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If you are having difficulty identifying active woodworm in your home (as opposed to other damage to the wood, or damage from woodworm that is not longer active) look online for exterminators in your area. Read reviews online and ask friends or colleagues if they have recommendations for local extermination companies. Call different companies for quotes and assessments before booking an appointment. Identifying specific species' of woodworm is incredibly difficult, and can result in misguided treatment attempts that fall through. Ask an exterminator for a professional assessment of your problem. Inquire about pricing and potential treatments before agreeing to any services by the company. Treatments could range from water based treatments for less severe infestations to fogging – a treatment for floors that generally does not require furniture and carpets to be removed. Once an exterminator has identified woodworm in your home, consider having them treat the problem right away. Over time, woodworm can cause significant damage to wood as well as serious structural problems in a building. DIY measures can be ineffective and time-wasting if infested wood has been left untreated for too long, so be proactive about stopping the problem before it gets out of hand. | Find an exterminator. Have an assessment done. Get your infestation treated. |
Don't sabotage yourself so you have an excuse when you do badly. You don't want to have regrets. If you set yourself up for success, it's much more likely you will. It may be difficult, but just think to yourself: "It's just a test, and I prepared all that I could. I will succeed." If you have confidence in yourself, quite simply, you will do better. You’ll be allowed to drink it during breaks. | Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast. Try not to be nervous on the test day. Bring water to stay hydrated. |
Love is a strong predictor of well-being. Relationships, in general, are so crucial to our sense of well-being. We need mutually satisfying friendships and relationships with family in order to be happy; this is what makes us human. Happy people tend to be more social than unhappy people. So get out there and socialize. If you feel uncomfortable or anxious meeting new people, spend time with others you already know and feel safe around. You can build your confidence from there and work up to talking to unknown individuals. Tell yourself, "Strangers are just friends I haven't met yet." Remember that it is more important to have close relationships with others instead of having many acquaintances that you don't know very well. It's about quality over quantity. To cultivate and tend to the friendships you already have. Understand that relationships are about give and take, or reciprocity. Sometimes you have to make compromises. Be agreeable, flexible, and willing to shift if you need to. But, avoid compromising your values in any way or engaging in risky situations. Give affection and have positive intimacy with others. Share your thoughts and feelings with friends you trust. Don't isolate yourself when you are feeling sad or frustrated. If you need some time alone, that is fine, but remember to get social support afterwards. Negative people and their negative thoughts may block you mentally and bring negativity into your life. Toss their way of life aside as you would a bad piece of candy, and enmesh yourself with people who have the way to enjoy life and living and will share happiness with others. Set boundaries with people who cause you grief. Say, “No” when you need to. Take some time to consider leaving relationships or friends that are destructive to your send of well-being or happiness. Pleasure is an important component of happiness and life satisfaction. Surround yourself with the right activities and the right people that bring opportunities for happiness into your life. Being active is correlated with happiness levels. Try fun exercise ideas like hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, gardening, dancing, kickboxing, or doing yoga. Engage in pleasurable leisure activities. Some examples include: watching movies, writing, painting, playing music, sewing, knitting, and reading. Focusing on experiences rather than on material possessions may increase your happiness. Instead of buying a new car, perhaps travel to another country. Objects will fade and break, while memories can last a very long time and experiences can shape who you are. . Being concerned with the welfare of other people and acts of kindness can increase happiness. So, be positive in your thoughts and actions by sharing with and helping others. There are so many ways to help others, so find ways to benefit their lives: at the same time, you will feel the joy inside of you by doing this for the betterment of others. Spending money on others increases happiness. Buy a homeless person something to eat. Be empathic and put yourself in someone's shoes. Sometimes a listening ear to a troubled heart is all that is needed. Help others who need help by volunteering at a local service organization or hospital. For example, you could serve at a food kitchen, or help build a house for tragedy survivors. | Continue spending time with positive people. Avoid negative influences. Engage regularly in activities that make you happy. Help others |
Make sure that the salon is clean and follows all state safety regulations. Lack of hygiene or access to high-quality skin products may lead to more irritation of your skin, as well as the potential for infection. You can conduct your own waxing at home, if you feel confident about your ability to apply and remove the product. There are a wide variety of waxes available, usually at your local pharmacy, that offer a range of methods and tools for self-waxing regimens. Be sure to read all labels before using, so that you’re aware of any potential side effects or irritating ingredients. . If you don't have the time or the budget to visit the salon for a hair wax, then find a simple recipe using water, lemon juice, and sugar to make your own wax. A sugar wax is all-natural, containing no unnecessary chemical agents that might cause irritation. If you’re waxing at home, first open your pores to allow for easier hair removal. Either press a warm wet cloth to the area to be waxed, or take a warm shower. Bacteria and dirt on your skin can lead to redness if not removed before waxing, as the procedure can temporarily open pores wider and allow those irritants access. Witch hazel has antiseptic properties, and so it will keep your skin clean after waxing. Additionally, witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory agent, and so it may sooth irritation and redness before it becomes a bigger problem. | Choose a qualified aesthetician to perform your waxing. Purchase a hair removal wax. Make your own waxing product Use warm water to open your pores. Clean your skin with a gentle cleanser. Pat your skin with witch hazel after waxing. |
Don't add the oil yet; just heat your cooking implement. If you don't have a wok, use a heavy skillet with high sides. This type of skillet will keep the vegetables hot and let you stir them without spilling. Do not let the wok or skillet overheat, or you could start a fire when you add the oil. The wok or skillet is ready when a drop of water vaporizes within 2 seconds. Open any windows and turn on the oven fan if you have one. Stir frying can produce a lot of smoke and heat. Ideally, you should use an oil that can be heated to very high temperatures before it starts smoking. Peanut, canola, corn, safflower, and rice bran oil are all good choices. Don't use extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, or butter, since these will smoke too quickly in the high heat. Hold the handle of the skillet or wok and rotate it so the oil coats the whole surface. It should break apart into a chain of oil beads and easily run across the bottom of the pan. If the oil is slow to spread, the skillet or wok probably isn't hot enough. Heat it until the oil is drippy before you start adding ingredients. Otherwise, the stir fry could come out soggy. The oil will begin to shimmer shortly before it smokes. That shimmer tells you the ideal time to add the first ingredients. If you don't catch the shimmer, add the ingredients when the oil starts to smoke a little. Now is the time to add garlic, ginger, scallions, and chili peppers, which will flavor the oil in preparation for the vegetables and protein. Use a wooden spoon to quickly stir the ingredients, or toss them in the oil if you can do it without spilling anything. Cook the aromatics for about 30 seconds before moving on to the vegetables and protein. Don't wait too long, since garlic and other aromatics burn easily in a hot wok. Besides proteins like tofu or meat, now is the time to add hard, dense vegetables like potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, and string beans. Stir the ingredients quickly with a wooden spoon, or toss them with tongs. To avoid making the stir fry soggy and unevenly cooked, only use enough vegetables to cover the base of the wok or skillet. Since a stir fry only takes a few minutes, you could cook your vegetables in batches, letting the wok and oil warm up in between. If the ingredients seem to be overcooking, stir more vigorously instead of turning down the heat. This keeps vegetables hot and dry, which results in proper stir fry cooking. Continue cooking the meat and denser vegetables until the meat is mostly cooked and the vegetables have become bright and slightly soft. This should take anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes, depending on the exact ingredients you're using. Once the bulkier ingredients are mostly finished cooking, add the vegetables that don't need much time to cook. Keep stirring vigorously as you add the remaining vegetables. Vegetables to add at this point include bok choy, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Ingredients that take even less time include zucchini, shredded cabbage, snap peas, and leafy greens. These can be added at the same time for simplicity, or you can wait until the other vegetables are nearly ready. Toss it in so that it coats all the other ingredients, then cook for an additional one to two minutes. Your stir fry should be nearly done after an additional 1–2 minutes. Pour the sauce in a line on the side of the skillet or wok, not the base, to keep the bottom of the wok hot. Don't use too much sauce, since it can make the vegetables too wet. It's texture is best hot off the wok. As soon as the sauce is on the vegetables, turn off the heat and transfer the food onto plates. The stir fry will be most delicious and tender right away, so don't let it get cold before eating. Steamed rice of any variety goes well with stir fry and soaks up the sauce nicely, but stir fries can also be delicious plain. | Heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Add two or three tablespoons of oil. Stir in the aromatics when the oil begins to shimmer. Stir in the ingredients with long cooking times. Add the vegetables with shorter cooking times. When the vegetables are tender, add a few spoonfuls of sauce. Serve the stir fry immediately. |
You will need to purchase and download a Microsoft Office package that includes both Excel and Access. You can do this online through the Microsoft site. Once the programs are downloaded, click "Start" in Windows and select "All Programs." Click on "Microsoft Office," and then select "Access" (or "Excel") from the drop-down menu. You may already have an Excel spreadsheet created that someone else sent you or that you downloaded from elsewhere. Having Office on your computer allows you to open it. It will make it easier if you do a few simple steps before you import the Excel spreadsheet into Access. The key is that your data must be consistent between imported spreadsheets. It's a good idea to make sure that the first row in the Excel spreadsheet contains your column headers (or field names), and that these are very clear and easy to understand. For example, for a column containing people's last names, you may want to call the column header/field name "last name." Be clear and precise because it will make it easier when you try to match column headers in one Excel sheet with another. Access allows you to link common fields between two or among many spreadsheets. Let's say you have an Excel sheet that contains payroll information. It includes people's first and last names, addresses, and salaries. Let's say for the sake of argument that you want to match that sheet within Access to a second Excel sheet that contains information about campaign finance contributions. This second sheet contains people's names, addresses, and donations. What Access allows you to do is to match different column headers with one another. You could link name headers to see which people of the same name appear in both databases, for example. Scan the Excel sheets to make sure that each type of data is handled the same way, and clean it up before importing it into Access. It must be what Access calls "relational." For example, if the hypothetical spreadsheet for payroll contained first name, last name and middle initial in one column, but the second spreadsheet contained only first name and last name in separate columns, Access will register this as no match. There needs to be matching column headers/fields. To take care of this issue, you may want to split information in a column within Excel, so that it doesn't erroneously register as a "no match" in Access. As an example, you may want to split the first name into its own column, the middle initial into its own column, and the last name into its own column. If it's already done the same way in the second spreadsheet, when you link, say, last name with last name in Access, it should generate matches when the names are the same. To split a column in Excel, highlight the column that has information you want to split in it. Click on "data"in the toolbar within the Excel program. Click on "text to columns." Generally, you will choose the option "delimited." Click next. Now you are ready to complete the process of splitting merged information in one column into multiple columns. Choose how the data within the column is "delimited." This means that each piece of information in the column is separated by something. Most common choices include a space, a comma, or a semi-colon. Often the information is just separated by a space. As in the following example: let's say the name "John A. Doe" appears in a single column. The first name John is separated from the middle initial A by a space. The last name Doe is separated from the middle initial A by a space. So choose space in the delimited wizard. Click next. Click finish. The program should split John, A., and Doe into three columns. You can then give the new columns new header names to indicate the kind of information housed in them (last name, first name, etc.). It's a good idea to create several blank columns to the right of the data you're splitting before you do it because it will push the data into the new blank columns (instead of columns that already contain information). | Open both programs on your computer. Clean up your Excel spreadsheet before importing it into Access. Split information within a column in Excel. Continue using the wizard to split merged columns. |
Once you've picked out the thread for your sewing project, look at several needles and hold the thread up to a needle's eye. The eye shouldn't be narrower than the thread or you'll have a hard time threading the needle. Look at the point of the needle too. You may want a needle with a sharp point so it can pierce fabric easily, for instance, or pick a needle with a blunt tip if you're sewing knit fabric. Consider buying a pack of needles in many different sizes, so you can try a few until you find one that's the right size. | Choose a needle that can accommodate your thread’s thickness. |
After attaching the garden hose, head to the faucet and turn on the water. Check your manual to see if it specifies a water pressure setting. Many manufacturers recommend setting it to about half pressure. Do not start the engine before turning on the water. Make sure the gearshift or throttle is in the neutral position. The engine needs to be in neutral to start and should stay in neutral while you run it. If you need to put the engine in gear to test the propeller's function, use caution and make sure no people or objects go near the moving propeller. . Depending on your engine type, insert the key or pull the starter to engage the engine. For some electric engines, you’ll also need to push and release a button after turning the key. You should see a stream of water flowing out of the top of the motor. If there's no overflow stream, there's something wrong with your water pump. If there's no stream, turn off the engine immediately. Insert a thin wire into the outflow tube to check for debris. Start the engine again to see if that solved the problem. If there's still no outflow, you will likely need to have a mechanic replace your water pump. | Turn on the water. Put the engine in neutral. Start the engine Make sure the motor’s water pump is working. |
Cardio is the quickest way to burn calories immediately. Include moderate to vigorous intensity exercise a few times a week and focus on exercises that involve intervals to aid in fat burning. This will help burn calories from fat in addition to boosting your cardiovascular health. Aim to include at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity (where you can say a short sentence fairly easily) activity each week. However, adding in vigorous activity (where you can't say more than one to two words at a time) burns more calories per minute. You don't have to force yourself to pound the pavement in a dead sprint. Swimming, cycling, boxing, and tennis all offer effective alternatives to running and elliptical machines. If you're not quite ready for vigorous exercise, start walking briskly on a treadmill at an uphill climb, use a stationary bike, or get acquainted with an elliptical machine. You can do these at a level catered to your ability. To lose the most amount of fat, a combination of weight training and cardio is the most effective exercise plan. Although cardio burns more calories in the short-term, weight lifting or strength training helps build lean muscle mass that can increase how many calories you burn over the long-term. Include at least 20 minutes of strength training at least two times a week. However, the more time you spend doing strength training exercises, the more lean muscle mass you can build. Gaining lean muscle can work wonders for your metabolism. Studies have shown that increased muscle mass helps increase your metabolism and burn more calories even when your body is at rest. Exercise does increase your metabolism, but interval training does so even more. High-intensity interval training has been shown to be more effective at burning calories from fat than other forms of exercise. Interval training has also been shown to increase your metabolism and keep it raised for up to 24 hours after your work out. Interval training is a short workout that alternates between short bursts of very high intensity activity and moderate intensity activity. These workouts should last between 15-25 minutes and you should feel very, very out of breath at the end of the workout. Interval training can be difficult and may not be appropriate for all fitness levels. Always speak to your doctor and take your first interval training workout slowly until you feel comfortable with it. Lifestyle activity are activities and movement that you do in a typical day. Increasing how much you move throughout your daily routine can help burn more calories and fat. Lifestyle activity typically falls into low to moderate intensity exercise. That means you're active and your heart rate is raised slightly but you're not out of breath. Activities may include: walking to and from your car, walking while you shop for groceries, taking the stairs to your office or household chores (like mopping or gardening). These types of activities fall into a category known as the "fat burning zone." Although you burn less calories overall in this zone, the calories burned are primarily from fat stores. A combination of planned exercise (like a 30 minute jog) in addition to increased lifestyle activity (like parking your car farther from the door) can help you lose a significant amount of fat mass. . If you find it difficult to get out and exercise or do not have a gym membership, there are a variety exercises that you can do at home with little or no equipment. If you're a beginner, try walking in place, leg lifts from a chair, or wall push ups. These are low intensity, beginner exercises that can help burn calories, tone muscle and help you reduce fat mass. If you are a intermediate exerciser, you can try more advanced exercises at home. Include activities like: push-ups, sit-ups, running in place, squats, or mountain climbers. These are activities that will get you sweating and help reduce fat mass. | Include cardio exercises. Build muscle with strength training. Include interval training. Increase your lifestyle activity. Exercise at home |
To submit an application to the National University of Singapore, visit the college's official website and click on the link that says ‘Apply to NUS.’ Additionally, you can reach this page by going to http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus.html. Once you’ve reached the Office of Admissions’ webpage, scroll down and click on the application category that best suits your needs. The site includes A Level, Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma, International Student, and Transfer Student sections. NUS does not accept print applications. After selecting your application category, click the small button labeled ‘Apply Now.’ Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete your official application. Most NUS applications have about 15 sections and require a variety of info including your: Personal and contact information Academic qualifications Extracurricular accomplishments Preferred course selections Check over your application to make sure there are no grammar, spelling, or informational errors. Then, select a payment method and submit your application. Each NUS application costs between 10 and 20 Singapore dollars to submit. Though currency conversion rates vary constantly, the application fee currently costs between $7.62 and $15.25. After submitting your application, download the official Application Checklist for your submission category. Compile any documents requested by the form, then scan and upload the documents to the URL listed at the bottom of the checklist. Some documents you may need include your identification papers, exam results, and academic transcripts. Look for the application checklist on your degree program's Application Forms & Procedures webpage. Once you’ve submitted your application and any other necessary forms, you can keep track of your admission status by visiting https://myaces.nus.edu.sg/uasonline/. To view your status, you’ll need to know your 8-digit application number and your personal identification number. If you receive an offer of admission from the university, you can accept it from the admission status page. | Visit the NUS Office of Admissions’ official webpage. Select which application you wish to submit. Fill out an online application. Pay for and submit your application. Send in additional forms if necessary. Check your admission status online. |
Once you save your card, you won't be able to change it without going back to the card's project in Google Slides and then re-downloading it. It's in the upper-left side of the page. A drop-down menu will appear. On a Mac, make sure you're clicking File on the Google Docs page and not in your Mac's menu bar. This is in the drop-down menu. Selecting it prompts a pop-out menu to appear. It's in the pop-out menu. A PDF version of your card should begin downloading onto your computer. This may take a few seconds. Once your PDF finishes downloading, you can proceed with printing it. | Make any final changes to your card. Click File. Select Download as. Click PDF Document (.pdf). Wait for your card to download. |
While traveling, keep a duplicate copy of the medical records that were sent to the dialysis center with you at all times. This way, if they happened to lose your child's records, you will be able to provide them with a copy. If you have any doctor's notes for permissions while traveling (such as for food on planes), be sure to keep a copy of those with you, too. You never know when they may come in handy. Be sure that your child's medical records also list your child's current medication and doses. Make sure that you are stocked up on any medications your child will need while traveling. Remember that if you are traveling by air, you should keep the medications in your carry-on. Lost baggage can otherwise be a disaster. Bring along a supply of medications that will last for the entire time away, with some extra in case anything unexpected happens. You should also carry extra prescriptions for these medications in the event that the medications get lost or you need to extend your trip. If you are traveling in areas that impose restrictions on the amount of liquid you can carry on to a plane, get a note from your doctor verifying the necessity of the medication in advance of your trip. In most countries, these restrictions do not apply to medically necessary liquids, such as medications. When you arrive, you can help reduce your child's anxiety about their temporary treatment center by visiting the dialysis unit before the first scheduled treatment. Call ahead and see if you can meet with the practitioner who will be treating them so they can speak one-on-one with your kid. At this point, you can also familiarize yourself with where you can park, where you need to register and where your child will be receiving the dialysis. You should also ask about contact procedures at the dialysis center in the event of an emergency. Take note of any important contact names or numbers and keep them with you at all times when away. Once you have everything confirmed with the dialysis center, it's important to take your child to their appointments as they have been scheduled. If the center allows, sit with your child during dialysis. This can help comfort them when they're in an unfamiliar place. | Bring a copy of your child's medical records with you. Keep any necessary medications on you at all times. Visit the dialysis center before your child’s scheduled treatments. Take your child to their scheduled treatments. |
It's a good idea to drink slightly warm water before rehearsing or performing. The water helps to clear and lubricate the throat, while also keeping you hydrated. Warm water is better than cold water as it warms up your vocal chords. You could also drink tea or coffee, but remember not to add any milk or cream. Dairy products coat the throat and increase phlegm production, making singing harder. Using a throat spray moisturizes your throat and helps to prevent your vocal chords from becoming damaged. The most popular throat spray for singers is called "Entertainer's Secret" as it is a non-medicinal spray which relieves pain and irritation without numbing the throat. It is available for purchase online. It's a bad idea to use any numbing sprays or lozenges, even if they help to relive vocal pain. Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong, so if you're numb to that pain you can do serious damage to your vocal chords and potentially ruin your voice without even realizing it. When singing screamo, one of the most important things to remember is not to push yourself too hard. If you start to feel any pain, burning or irritation you should stop immediately and wait a couple of days for your voice to recover. Trying to sing through the pain (however rock star that sounds) will only hurt your voice more and potentially cause irreversible damage. | Drink plenty of warm drinks. Use a throat spray. Don't use any numbing products on your throat. Give your voice a chance to recover. |
If you haven't already done so, go to https://www.facebook.com and click your name at the top of the page. If you're not already signed in, follow the on-screen instructions to do so now. It's near the top of your profile below your cover image. This button is also near the top of the page, but below the cover image. Your computer's file browser will appear. Browse to the folder in which you store your photos (usually called Photos or Pictures). To select only one photo, click its name to highlight it. To select more than one photo, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or ⌘ Command (Mac) key as you click additional photos. The selected photos will now upload to Facebook. This may take some time depending on the size and amount of photos you selected. You can use the form on the left side of the window to enter information about your album. Type a descriptive name for the album into the "Album name" field. If you'd like, you can also type a description into the "Description" box below. To add a description or other text to an individual photo in the album, click the "Say something about this photo" box below its thumbnail image, and then type some text. If you'd like to tag a location for the whole album, click the Location box in the left panel, and then enter a landmark, city, business, neighborhood, or another place you'd like to tag. To tag the location for an individual photo, click the gear icon on the picture's thumbnail, select Edit Location, and then choose a location. If any of your Facebook friends appear in your photos, you can tag them to let people know who they are. Click the photo's thumbnail on the right side of the panel, and then select the desired friend. To allow certain Facebook friends to add photos to the album, check the box next to "Add Contributors" and select some friends. The album's date will be today's date unless you specify others. To customize the date, click Pick a Date, or choose Use date from photos to backdate the album to when the photos were taken. You can leave your photos as they are, or you can adjust them after they've been uploaded. To move a photo, just drag its thumbnail to a different place in the album. You can also click on the Order by Date Taken button at the top-right corner to arrange photos in date order. By default, the first photo in the album will be the cover of your album. If you'd like to change this, click the gear icon at the bottom-right corner of any photo's thumbnail, and then select Make Album Cover. The privacy menu is near the bottom-right corner of the "Create album" window. It'll be set to your default post privacy setting by default. If you'd like to change who can see your album, click the menu and select one of these options: Public (anyone on Facebook) Friends (your Facebook friends) Friends except… (all friends except any you add to a list) Specific friends (only friends you add to a list) Only me (private) It's the blue button at the bottom-right corner of the window. Your album is now available in the Photos section of your profile. You can go back to your album to add, delete, or edit your photos at any time. | Go to your Facebook profile. Click the Photos tab. Click the + Create Album button. Select the photo(s) you want to add. Click Open. Enter an album title and description. Tag a location. Tag your friends. Customize the album's date. Choose the order of your photos. Choose your album cover. Select your audience. Click Post to save your album. |
You will need to study to gain enough knowledge to pass your tests. There are study guides out there for people training to get their private pilot's license, which is a good way to start. But you should make sure to ask your instructor for good resources. Your instructor has experience getting people through their training and testing, and may know the best and latest resources out there to help. In addition to practicing flight procedures in your lessons, it's a good idea to study them on your own time. Different people have different ways of learning, and many people benefit from having information presented in several different ways. Reading about what you have been learning in your lessons will reinforce the knowledge so that you will have a better chance of remembering the skills and information. To get your private pilot's license, you have to pass not only a flying test-run, but also a knowledge test. The knowledge test includes a written and oral exam that will test your aeronautical knowledge. Some areas of study you will need to explore are aerodynamics, aircraft systems, aeronautical decision making, how to read weather forecasts and reports, and planning for the unexpected during flights. If you are having a hard time learning all of your “ground knowledge” at home, or are confused about what to study, consider enrolling in a class taught by a flight instructor. This class will be specially formulated for providing the information you need to know to safely fly and also to pass the written test. | Ask your flight instructor for resources. Study flight procedures. Study aeronautics. Take classes. |
Move your mouse cursor to the headline. You can see it under the story, right before the "share" icon. Click on the Favourites or Saved searches option from the menu and select Saved stories from there. Click on each headline to expand. If you don't see Favourites or Saved searches options in there, click on the ≡ icon. | Find an article to read later. Click on the Save for later icon. Read stories you’ve saved. |
The first step is to decide who you wish to target for your product or service. Certainly, it would be great if the entire world wanted what you have, but that is not realistic. For example, if you manufacture car parts, then your target market is going to be those people who own or work on cars. But if you are a musician specializing in children's music, then your target market will be parents of small children, or perhaps the children themselves. Identifying your target market will help you later decide how to advertise and maximize the value of your marketing resources. Many sources are available online from a variety of reliable, government sources. In the United States, some of the most applicable sources for conducting your market research may be: U.S. Census Bureau, www.census.gov www.business.gov, contains links to state and national data about businesses Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov U.S. Department of Commerce, www.commerce.gov By identifying your target market, you will be able to focus your marketing resources and increase your overall profits. The goal is not to exclude anyone, but rather to pinpoint your most likely customers. Demographic characteristics include age, gender, marital status, family size, income, education level, occupation, race, and religion. Demographic information can often be found online as a compilation of different reports from the federal government. Check the Census Bureau and Commerce Department websites. You can find a useful resource from the U.S. Census Bureau at https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/00. If you are marketing to other businesses, demographic information includes where the business is located, how many branches they have, their annual revenue, number of employees, industry, and how long the business has been running. You can usually gather this data from annual reports, which are public record. Contact the secretary of state's office in your state and ask for corporations data. Psychographic information tells you about your audience's attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and values. It generally answers the question of “why?” Why do people buy what they do? Why do or don't they return to a particular store? Psychographic research includes your target market's family stage, hobbies and interests, type of entertainment they engage in, and lifestyle. Psychographic information is often found through surveys or focus groups. Though you can set these up yourself, it would be beneficial to hire a marketing research firm to help you structure the surveys, word questions carefully, and engage with focus groups in an effective way. For businesses, psychographic information can include the company's values or motto, how they wish to be seen by their own customers, and how formal or informal their work environment is. You can gather some of this information from your own observations if you visit their stores, or by reviewing their websites. You can also review the company's annual reports from the secretary of state's office. Behavioristic information helps you understand why someone purchases one product or service over another. It includes how often your target market buys the product, how much or how many they buy, if there was a specific occasion for using it, and how long it took them to decide to buy that product. Using Internet sources, behavioristic marketing can be a powerful tool by individually targeting potential customers. Determine how important brand or company loyalty is to your target market. Find out if your audience most heavily values convenience, a good price, or quality. Discover how your target market usually pays for your product or service via market surveys. Ask if your customers prefer face-to-face interaction or an online store. For this sort of data, you may conduct your own research or hire a marketing research firm for assistance. | Identify your target market. Use a variety of available resources. Study your target market demographically. Describe your target market psychographically. Understand your target market behavioristically. |
This low temperature will keep your milk from heating too quickly, which in turn prevents it from burning. You want the milk heated through but you don't want it to actually boil or stick to the bottom of the pan. Watch your milk during the entire heating and scalding process. It should only take 4-5 minutes to scald. Putting freshly scalded milk in with your other ingredients could kill off yeast or actually cook eggs, which would drastically change the outcome of your baked good. It will take 5-10 minutes for the milk to cool down sufficiently. Use that time to continue prepping the rest of the ingredients in your recipe. Use your candy thermometer to check the temperature of the milk. Just put it in the milk, making sure it doesn't touch the bottom or the sides, and wait about 15 seconds, or until the gauge stops moving. | Turn the oven heat to medium-low. Let the temperature cool down to about 105 °F (41 °C). |
Purchase the oil recommended for your paper shredder by the manufacturer. Different shredders will use different oils and will usually sell the oil where you purchased your shredder. If you are using an old and/or out of warranty paper shredder, you can use canola oil as a substitute rather than purchasing oil. The oil produced by some brands is actually just repackaged canola oil so you can save a little money by using canola oil. Setting the shredder to manual mode allows you to control the direction that the blades are rotating and the length of time that they are moving. You will need this for oiling the paper. While the paper shredder is off, squirt a line of oil lengthwise across the paper entry. This puts oil along the entire length of the blades. Start the paper shredder in the reverse direction and keep it in motion for 10-20 seconds before stopping the blades. This way the oil is spread and redistributed around to the entire cutting assembly. Turn off manual mode and restart the machine in automatic mode for normal use. Pass at least two or three more pieces of paper into the shredder so that they absorb the extra oil left on the blades. | Obtain manufacturer-approved oil. Set the shredder to manual mode. Squirt a little oil along the paper entry line. Run the shredder in reverse for 10-20 seconds. Put the shredder back to automatic mode. Feed a few papers into the shredder to absorb the excess oil. |
Then wrap the end of the wire with a rag. Use duct tape to keep the rag in place. This will prevent the sharp end from damaging the porcelain in your toilet. The wire hanger method will generally work only if there is an obstruction in the first few inches of the drain. Once the wire is in the drain, twist it, push it, and maneuver it in a circular motion to clear the drain. If you can feel the obstruction, push against it. Keep going until the water begins to drain. Make sure you're wearing rubber gloves as you do this. You may get splashed as you move the wire around. If you can't feel an obstruction, and the toilet won't drain, the clog must be out of reach of the hanger. Try the plumbing snake method to clear it. The obstruction and dirty water should now be able to flow through the drain like normal. If the toilet is still slow to drain, the obstruction may have gotten pushed further back, out of reach of the hanger. In this case you'll need to use a plumbing snake to clear it. | Unravel and straighten a wire coat hanger. Stick the wrapped end of the wire into the drain. Flush the toilet once the water has drained. |
Some diseases and conditions can predispose you to kidney disease or may even make kidney disease worse. Try to get yourself as healthy as possible to help your kidneys repair themselves. For example, if you have high blood pressure, then talk to your doctor about what you can do to lower your blood pressure. If you have diabetes, then do what you can to get your diabetes under control. A family history of kidney disease may also predispose you to kidney disease, so make sure that you take extra precautions if you have a parent, sister, or grandparent who has kidney disease. . Getting regular exercise can help you to stay in good overall health, prevent weight gain, and reduce blood pressure. If you are healthy enough for exercise, then you should try to get 30 minutes of physical activity five days of every week. Check with your doctor to be sure that exercise is a good idea for you. Try to find something that you will enjoy so that you will stick with it. For example, you might find that you enjoy swimming, biking, hiking, dancing, or a combination of these activities. . Smoking damages your blood vessels and decreases blood flow to your kidneys. Since blood is necessary for healthy tissues, a lack of blood can cause damage and may also make it hard for your kidneys to repair themselves. Smoking also increases your risk of developing kidney cancer, as well as other conditions such as high blood pressure. Ask your doctor about smoking cessation programs and medications that may help you quit smoking. When taken too often, ibuprofen, naproxen, and other over-the-counter pain medicines can lead to kidney damage. If you take these medications on a daily basis, talk to your doctor about other options to manage pain. Keep in mind that it is okay to use over-the-counter medicines for occasional pain, but frequent use can lead to kidney damage. If you are concerned about your kidney function or if you are at risk of developing kidney problems due to a family history of kidney disease, then ask your doctor for regular kidney screening tests. These tests can show if there is a problem so that you and your doctor can start treating the problem before it becomes worse. | Get other diseases and conditions under control. Exercise Quit smoking Use over-the-counter pain killers in moderation. Request tests to check your kidney function. |
If you need to stop quickly, lift off your seat and drive your back foot down while lifting your front foot up. Lift up on your toe clips while leaning forward slightly so that the back wheel lifts off the ground. This is called a skip-stop and is effective at quickly reducing your speed. You might have to skip multiple times to come to a complete stop. Do not lean too far forward when trying this stop or you may fall off your bike. A skid stop is similar to a skip-stop except your back wheel stays on the ground and skids. To skid stop, lift off of your seat, adjust your weight toward the front of the bike, and press down on your back pedal while pushing up on your forward pedal. This will cause your back wheel to stop and skid along the ground. Skid stopping will weaken the rubber on your tires so don't use it all the time. Slow down until you almost come to a complete stop. Lift off of the seat, turn the wheel to the same side as your lead food, and apply downward pressure on the pedal with your back foot. Do your best to keep the pedals horizontal. Try to balance in this stance without unclipping your foot and putting it on the ground. A track stand is perfect to use when you have to come to a momentary stop and don't want to unclip your foot. If you feel like you're losing your balance, unclip your foot and place it flat on the ground instead. | Backpedal and lift up your back wheel to skip stop. Backpedal while moving quickly to skid stop. Perform a track stand. |
Consider the details around the event itself, like where it's located and who is hosting it. You can suss out proper attire by judging how upscale the event is, or by how well you know the host. The meaning of "cocktail party" can change from city to city, so do some research if you’re traveling. You may find that your prep is easier than you thought. If you know who the host is, you may already know their aesthetic and can gear yours to what you know they would appreciate. If you still aren't sure, reach out to the host for clarification. Pastel colors and floral prints, which fit in with the spring, don't have as much of a place in the fall. Likewise, consider the practicality of certain items from season to season. Open-toes shoes in the summer will have an entirely different feeling, both in comfort and style, in the winter. Keep in mind how adding layers might change what your original outfit says about you. If you add layers, add it for style and functionality. If you’re traveling for an event during the wet season, bring along extra shoes. For example, opt for booties over open-toe stilettos in the winter. Parties scheduled during the day allow for a more relaxed, casual look. If the event is at night, you may want a more upscale garment and include more ornate accessories. For men, a white dress shirt under a solid-colored blazer gives off a more daytime feel. Wearing too much formal black outside during the day can often give off a solemn vibe. | Read the invite. Contact the host for details or recommendations. Dress for the season. Dress for the time of day. |
Choose a space indoors that gets indirect natural light, where you can hang up your clothes or lay them out on a table. A white door or wall, or a white sheet as a background will help the item stand out better (unless it is solid white itself, in which case use any background but shades of white). If natural light won't be enough to illuminate the item, set up lamps with lampshades around the area to provide extra sources of diffused light. Avoid direct sunlight or using the camera's flash, which can distort the garment's colors. Avoid using plastic or wire hangers--a nice wooden or fabric-covered hanger will be much more attractive. Affix the hanger to a hook already in the wall or on a door, or to an adhesive hook. Lay pants flat on a low surface, making sure to smooth out any creases as much as possible. If someone is available to help you, try modeling the clothes yourself. This will attract more attention, and give potential buyers a better sense of the item's shape. A mannequin can also do this job quite nicely. Most modern digital cameras and cell phone cameras will produce images that are detailed enough to post on eBay. Take bright (but not overexposed), well-focused shots. The images should give an accurate representation of the colors, textures, and dimensions of the item In your camera's settings, select the highest level of photo quality. The minimum photo length allowed is 500 pixels for the longer side. Taking photos with a minimum length of 800 pixels will allow users to zoom in on the image of your item. If you're having trouble with blurry photos, either add extra light sources (without using the flash), or use a tripod to steady the camera. Most digital cameras have a timer function that allows to you set a countdown to when the photo will be taken automatically. This allows fully hands-free picture taking (if you use a tripod), which is another way to prevent the camera from shaking and taking blurry pictures. The item you're photographing should take up about 80% to 90% of the picture's frame to show adequate detail. If you're taking close-ups, the whole frame should be filled with the subject, but be sure everything is still in focus, is bright enough, and that it's clear what element is being shot. Some digital cameras have a macro setting that improves the clarity of close-ups. Use this setting if you're shooting closer than one foot (30 centimeters) from the subject. It's recommended that you shoot at least the front, back, and brand tags (external and internal) of the item, in addition to any flaws such as holes, tears, or discoloration. Even better is to photograph components such as pockets and fringes, and standout elements like embroidery or unusual stitching. Imagine how you might inspect the item in a store. What elements would you check the most? Take photos of anything that might be of interest. | Set up a photo shooting area. Display clothes on hangers or lying flat. Take clear, high-quality pictures. Use a tripod. Fill up the frame. Capture the defining details. |
What you end up doing about your feelings for your roommate should depend on whether or not you believe those feelings are mutual. Look for signs that your roommate has feelings for you. If you don't think the feelings are mutual, you may still end up wanting to tell them how you feel, but without hope that they might reciprocate. Be honest with yourself. When we have feelings for someone, we tend to see what we want to see. If it is unclear to you whether or not your roommate has feelings for you, chances are they don't. What is your roommate's body language telling you? When you talk, do they touch you a lot? For example, do they often laugh and touch your arm? When they talk to you do they give you their full attention, or do they talk to you without looking at you? A person who is interested will make a lot of eye contact, and will want to give you their full attention. Do they have a boyfriend or girlfriend, or do they have someone that they talk about a lot? If they are already in a relationship, it would be unfair of you to impose on that relationship. If they have a person they are constantly talking about or if they have told you that they are interested in someone else, then it is a pretty good sign that they’re not interested. This refers to your options in terms of moving out versus staying in the apartment. Can you afford to move out? Do you know where you will go? Could you find a new roommate if they choose to move out themselves? If you aren't able to afford moving out, it is probably best to keep your feelings to yourself, at least until you figure out where you will go. If you tell your roommate about your feelings, they may decide that they want to move out themselves. They might also ask you to move out. If you’re convinced that you absolutely cannot keep your feelings to yourself, then you need to be prepared for this reality. Would you be able to afford your share of the rent for the remainder of the lease, in addition to a new apartment? If not, would you be able to find a suitable replacement roommate to take over your share of the rent? Whether or not you decide to tell your roommate about your feelings, it is a good idea to have an exit plan in the event your feelings begin to cause you stress and anguish. If you do decide to confess your feelings, having an exit plan is important because you will need to be clear that you are prepared to move out, it that is their desire. What is the housing situation like where you live? In some bigger cities, the rental market is very competitive, making finding an apartment extremely challenging and expensive. Know the reality of the situation, and how long it might realistically take you to find a new apartment. Ask to stay with a friend or with family. This might be an option for you if you will need a bit of time to find a new place, and if staying in the apartment will cause too much stress and awkwardness. If you can find a friend or family member to stay with for a few weeks, you will have some time to look for a new place, as well as some space to deal with your feelings. Contact the university housing department. If you live in university housing, you should contact them to see what your options are. This department is set up to make sure you have a good experience in your dorm, and they will probably be willing to help however they can if you explain the situation to them. You will need to be honest with them. Explain that you have developed romantic feelings for your roommate, and that you haven't decided what to do about those feelings yet, but that you want to be prepared to move out if necessary. | Determine whether or not the feelings are mutual. Figure out what your options are. Create an exit plan. |
Never attempt to load a motorcycle into a pickup truck on uneven ground, or soft ground that may give way as you move the motorcycle. Black top or concrete are the preferred surfaces to use when loading your bike into a pickup truck. Never use pieces of wood on grass or dirt as a loading surface, as the wood may sink, break or slide. Do not attempt to load a motorcycle into a truck on an uneven surface to prevent falling over or dropping the motorcycle itself as you load it. You should always use a ramp intended for use in loading motorcycles onto trucks and trailers when doing so. Motorcycles can be extremely heavy, so the ramp must be designed to be able withstand the weight of the motorcycle. These ramps usually fold in half to easily transport them, so unfold it and place the rubber end on the tailgate of the truck. The metal end should rest flat on the ground. The rubber will protect the tailgate of the truck from being scratched as the truck's suspension lowers under the weight of the motorcycle. Be sure the ramp rests evenly on the ground to ensure it does not damage your motorcycle tire or cause it to move in an unpredictable way when you’re pushing it onto the ramp. Most ramps will have a hook intended for use in securing the ramp to the truck. Place one hook from a ratchet tie down (also known as a ratchet strap) through the hook on the ramp and secure the other end to a loop or hook in the bed of the truck. Use the ratchet to tighten the strap until the ramp is held firmly in place. Without a strap securing the ramp, it could slide backward and fall off the tailgate of the truck when you push the motorcycle onto it. Do not use a bungee strap to secure the ramp. Bungee straps may give, allowing the ramp to fall. If you leave your motorcycle in gear to prevent the wheels from rolling when you aren't riding it, you will need to take it back out of gear in order to push it. Motorcycle shift levers are located on the side of the motorcycle and are controlled by the rider's left foot. Press down on the shift lever until the motorcycle is in first gear, the pull back up on the lever lightly to put it in neutral. Neutral in a motorcycle is found between first and second gear. Most motorcycles have a neutral light on the gauge pod to let you know that the motorcycle is in neutral. Pushing your motorcycle onto the truck should be a two person job. Attempting to do so alone could result in the motorcycle falling, causing significant harm to the bike and to you. Place both of your hands on the handle bars of the motorcycle and ask your friend to push from the back. Roll it up the ramp together, but stop before the motorcycle is all the way into the truck. Use your right hand to squeeze the front brake lever on the handle bars to prevent the motorcycle from rolling backwards as your friend climbs into the bed of the truck to help pull it the rest of the way. Having your friend switch places halfway through will not be necessary if you can enlist the help of a third friend. Make sure the brakes are holding the weight of the motorcycle from rolling backward before your friend releases it to climb into the truck. | Park the truck and motorcycle on a firm, level surface. Unfold the motorcycle ramp and place the rubber end on the tailgate. Use a ratchet tie-down to secure the ramp to the truck. Put the motorcycle in neutral. Have a friend help push the motorcycle up the ramp. |
Take three ice cubes from your freezer and place them in a sealable plastic bag. You may want to double bag the ice cubes to ensure the plastic doesn't tear as you press the cubes into the gum. A sealable bag is your best choice because it will trap the water as the ice cubes melt. You may want to place a rag between your hand and the ice cubes to make it more comfortable. Touch one of the ice cubes through the plastic onto the gum. If it's warm out, you may need to switch to the other ice cubes as the first cube melts or breaks apart. Keep the ice in contact with the gum until it freezes all the way through and is hard to the touch. The gum needs to freeze all the way through to stop sticking on the other side. Get more ice cubes if you need to. Instead of using ice cubes, you can also use canned air. Insert the straw nozzle from the canned air into the gum and spray. Remove the nozzle and the edges of the gum as well until the piece of gum is frozen solid. Be careful not to insert the nozzle too deep so as to pop the gum and make a bigger mess. Be careful, the temperatures coming from the canned air can be cold enough to hurt you. Once the gum is completely frozen, use a butter knife to scrape it off of the upholstery. Most of the gum should come off in one piece, but there may be bit of gum or residue still stuck to the seat or carpet. Try to pick out any bits of gum that remained, or reapply ice to them to freeze them as well. Once the gum warms up, it will be hard to remove again. Once the gum itself is removed, use a carpet or upholstery cleaner to clean the area and ensure there is no stain left behind after the gum has been removed. Follow the directions on the upholstery or carpet cleaner of your choice. Ensure all the gum is gone before using the upholstery cleaner. | Place three ice cubes in a plastic bag. Rub the ice on the gum until it hardens. Use canned air to freeze the gum. Scrape the gum away with a butter knife. Scrub the area with upholstery cleaner. |
For appearances in court, and important meetings and consultations, you will generally be expected to wear a suit. This could be a trouser-suit, or you could wear a smart skirt with a blazer. If you opt for a skirt, be sure that you understand if there are any particular expectations in your office. In some instances, skirts should fall within two or three inches of the knee. Bare legs might be a problem, so pay attention to those around you and just wear some tights if necessary. A dark suit with a light shirt is a fool-proof option for a professional look. Instead of wearing a suit, you could choose a smart dress. It's important to maintain a conservative and professional look, but a sheath dress combined with a blazer is perfectly acceptable in most cases. If you are wearing a sleeveless dress, be sure to have a blazer or at least a cardigan handy to cover your arms and avoid exposed straps. As with skirts, there will often be an expectation that dresses are around knee-length and are not overly tight. Stick with dark colours to start with while you get a handle on the culture and expectations of your office. For women, just adding a blazer will immediately make you look more professional. You can wear a blazer over a skirt, dress, or with trousers. Having a dark blazer hung up in your office is a good way to be sure that you can smarten up quickly if you have an unexpected meeting or a client comes in for a consultation. Black, charcoal, dark grey, and navy are all good options for an all-purpose dark blazer. Smart and somewhat conservative clothes will help you look professional and reliable, but you can add a luxury item to help you look successful. Consider one expensive designer bag, scarf, or something else, from a recognisable luxury brand. Research suggests that when people see somebody wearing a luxury brand they tend to think of them as successful and well-suited to a job. Maintain balance and don't gratuitously cover yourself in designer logos. Try to tie one luxury item in with the rest of your outfit, so it looks natural and not deliberate. You might think wearing big heels will help you look confident and powerful, but if you can't move freely or you are putting yourself in pain, then the benefits are lost. Opt for shoes that are smart and professional, but also practical. Kitten heels, wedges, and flats are all perfectly good choices for a lawyer. If you want to wear high heels for a meeting or consultation, but not throughout the day, just keep a smart pair of flats under the desk that you can subtly change into. A lawyer spends a lot of time meeting clients and prospective clients, so it's important that you make a good first impression. For this reason it's advisable to lean more towards conservative dress if you are in any doubt. This is especially true if you are at the beginning of our career and are still trying develop your reputation. You want people to remember you for your talent and competence, not for your clothes. Doing something simple like slipping on a cardigan if you are wearing a sleeveless dress before meeting a client can make a difference. Once you gain more experience, confidence and greater understanding of the culture of your workplace you can begin to branch out a little. How you present yourself professionally extends beyond your clothes, so you should try to be consistent and use make-up sparingly. You will have to use your judgement and learn from your colleagues as you go, but as with clothes, try to avoid anything that will distract from your professionalism. For example, if you opt for red lipstick, make sure the rest of your make-up is subtle. Find the right balance and talk to colleagues that you trust if you are in any doubt. Your hairstyle is another factor that can influence how people respond to you. Just as you aim for clothes that give you a professional, smart and somewhat conservative appearance, your hair should do the same. Although you will have to judge what suits you, one basic rule is to keep your hair shoulder-length or a little shorter. Excessively long hair may prompt clients to think of you as inexperienced and potentially unreliable. A shoulder-length cut kept tidy with hair spray might be your best option. | Wear a suit. Opt for a smart dress. Always have a blazer at hand. Consider one luxury item. Wear smart but practical shoes. Lean towards being conservative. Don’t overdo the make-up. Consider shorter hair. |
Working set hours does not work for everyone, especially for those who have young children. You may have to get used to getting your work done 5 to 10 minutes at a time to accommodate your kids’ needs or you might have work in the evenings to complete what you didn't get done during the day. You may also need to keep some odd hours to balance your personal and professional life as a parent working from home. For example, if you have young kids at home with you when you are working, then you may need to work an hour or two after your kids go to sleep or after your partner returns home in the evening. Make sure you ask your employer or client if it's okay if you work on a more flexible schedule to accommodate your child's needs. Flexibility might not be an option if your employer expects you on the clock between certain hours every day. However, if you’re a contractor, you might be allowed to work when you can throughout the day or night. Asking someone to watch your kids for a few hours each day can also be a great way to get things done. If you have willing grandparents or other family members close by who are willing to watch your children for a few hours every day, then you may want to take advantage of that. Consider what works best for you and your babysitter. For example, maybe your parents can come over to the house, or you can drop your kids off for a playdate with grandma a few times a week. A trustworthy babysitter can also be a great option if you can afford to pay someone to watch your kids. If you do not have a good regular babysitter, then ask friends and family if they know anyone. If you don't have anyone to watch your kids while you work during the day, then you will often need to find other ways to keep them busy with something while you work. One way to do this is to create a busy box with lots of fun items in it to keep your child busy while you work. A busy box is filled with a variety of toys and activities that are meant to keep your child entertained while you work. For example, a busy box might include, crayons, clay, a coloring book, stickers, puzzles, and other toys for your child. Prepare busy boxes the night before and place them near your work space. You can use an empty shoe box or other small box and select from your child's toys and other items to create the box. You might even throw in a surprise now and then, such as a new coloring book or a new package of stickers. You can even create themes for busy boxes. For example, if you want to teach your child about colors, you can make boxes with collections of red items, blue items, etc. Or, you might create a theme for a busy box based on one of your child's favorite movies, books, shows, or characters. It is a good idea to work in the same room with your kids so that you can supervise them and provide them with more entertainment options as needed. For example, if you work out of your home office, you might create an area for your kids by placing a special rug or play mat along with some of your child's favorite toys. You might also need to learn how to talk to your kids and play with them while you work. Being able to work and engage with your kids at the same time is a skill, but you can develop this skill with practice. If you have a backyard with a play area for your kids or a nearby park with a playground, then you might even consider taking your work outside for an afternoon. | Consider keeping a more flexible schedule. Take advantage of childcare options. Use busy boxes to entertain your kids while you work. Work in the same room with your kids. |
Use your roles, priorities, and needs to help you solidify some things you want to achieve. Think of this list as your ‘bucket list’--what do you want to do before you die? Remember, these are the goals you really want to achieve, not the goals you think others want you to have. If you need some extra help narrowing down your ideas, consider putting your goals into categories. Some example categories include: Career/Vocation; Social (family and friends); Finances; Health; Travel; Knowledge/Intellect; and Spirituality. Example goals (according to the order of categories): Become a renowned architect; get married and have two kids; make enough money to comfortably send my children to college; maintain a weight of 120 pounds; visit every continent; earn my master's degree in Architecture; visit Borobudur Buddhist temple. Once you have outlined the vague goals that you want to have in your life, such as earn your Masters, set out some defined goals and the dates that you want to reach them by. Here are some defined goals that are less vague than the ones written in the previous step: Lose 10 pounds by June of 2014. Be accepted to master's degrees programs in architecture by April 2015. Travel to Indonesia to visit the Borobudur temple in 2016. This means assessing where you are right now. What steps are you going to need to do actually reach your goal from where you stand in the present moment. For instance, to continue with the goal of getting a Master's in Architecture: From now until April 2015, you will need to: A. Research graduate architecture programs. B. Write any necessary documents for the program's application. C. Fill out the rest of the application and submit it to the proper authorities. D. Wait to hear back from the schools. E. Pick the program that you want to attend the programs that accepted you. F. Enroll! Think about any potential people and resources that you can use to help you achieve your goals. If you know someone you know works in an industry you want to get into, for example, reach out to them and ask them to mentor you. | Consider what goals you want to accomplish during your lifetime. Write down some specific goals with specific dates to achieve each goal by. Figure out how you will accomplish your goals. |
You should check the price of gold the day you plan to buy. Don't pay more than a 5% to 8% markup on the price, based on what the price is that day. A small markup is normal because the extra cost typically covers the price of minting and shipping, the dealer, and the authorized purchaser. You can check the current price of gold on websites like www.goldprice.org Look into extraneous fees and the validity of the company you are buying from before making a purchase. You should look into fees like shipping costs, hidden commission, insurance fees, or extra charges due to payment type. Use your judgment and compare with other vendors to make sure you’re not being overcharged. It is important to buy from a legitimate vendor when purchasing gold. Research the business you plan to buy from on websites like Better Business Bureau and RipOffReport.com The vendor should have many positive peer reviews, and a generally good rating. Before buying, you should also check to see if the vendor will buy back the gold coins, and if they will give you a fair price in years to come. There are many ways you can buy gold coins. You can buy from the government, online, or from a local retailer. Your best bet is to compare prices on whichever coin you're thinking of buying. Their coins usually come with a reliable guarantee of gold content, weight, and purity. The variety of coins may be limited, but you can feel safe buying from the government. Buying from the government, however, may not be the best option if you are looking for old and/or rare coins. The US government sells gold coins online at usmint.gov There are numerous websites to buy coins from online, like ebay.com and goldsilver.com. Because there are so many sites out there, be sure to check every website out before considering a purchase. Most retail sites offer multiple methods of purchase, like PayPal, credit card, money orders, and checks. Don't jump on the lowest price. The vendor with the lowest price may not be the one that provides the best quality of purchase. You can buy locally from a jewelry shop or pawn shop. This is the riskiest route, however. Some dealers make shady guarantees in order to trick buyers into purchasing their coins. Try to obtain a price guarantee (a specific value guarantee that the dealer places on your coin). If buying within your state, check the United States Mint website for a list of reputable dealers by state. Go to www.usmint.gov to check by state. The US Mint checks the dealers, but does not vouch for them. If you want to buy coins below market value, like the dealers do, learn how to buy coins from the public. You can do this by looking through yard sales and buying online from websites like eBay. Make sure you do so legally though. Avoid soliciting others for their gold. Make sure the coins are real soon after you make your purchase. One of the most important things you can do to minimize your losses is make sure the coins are made from real gold without damaging them. You can do this by testing things like the weight, sound, and acidity. Gold is a dense metal. Even if the coin weighs what it should, check the diameter and thickness. Sometimes fake coins will make up for weight by a thicker diameter and thickness. Or, they will be underweight to make up for the size. Check the weight and thickness by using a jeweler's scale and calipers. Strike the gold coin with another coin. It should chime. Base metals will sound duller, and the sound will not last as long. Buy an acid test to see if the gold coin is genuine. Do not overdo this because the test can cause permanent damage to the coin. You check the quality by rubbing the gold on a black stone, which will leave a mark. You then apply nitric acid to the coin. Any mark that is not gold should dissolve. Have a third party certified coin dealer verify they are real. Any secure method of storage is going to cost you money. Consider a bank safe deposit box, a home safe, or a safekeeping program offered by some gold dealers. This mainly concerns investors, though. You will keep the coins on hand, in a lock box, or safe temporarily if you plan to resell them for a quick profit. | Avoid overpaying. Notice the fees. Look up the business. Shop around. Buy from the government. Buy from an online site. Buy from an individual dealer. Buy coins from people. Inspect the coins. Plan where you will store the coins. |
Finance companies tend to specialize in the types of loans they make as well as the customers they serve. The financial, marketing, and operational requirements vary from one specialty to another. Focusing on a single business model is critical to the successful creation and operation of a new company. Private finance companies range from the local mortgage broker who specializes in refinancing or making new loans to homeowners to the factoring companies (factors) that acquire or finance account receivables for small businesses. The decision to pursue a specific finance company specialty should be based upon your interest, your experiences, and the likelihood of success. Many finance companies are founded by former employees of existing companies. For example, former loan officers, underwriters, and broker associates create new mortgage brokerage firms specializing in a specific type of loan (commercial or residential) or working with a single lender. Consider the business specialty that attracted you initially. Why were you attracted to the business? Does the business require substantial start-up and operating capital? Is there an opportunity to create the same business in a new area? Will you be competing with other similar, existing businesses? A new finance company must be able to attract clients and produce a profit. As a consequence, it is important to research the expected market space where the business will compete. How big is the market? Who presently serves potential clients? Are prices stable? Is the market limited to a specific geographic area? How do existing companies attract and serve their customers? How do competitors differ in their approach to marketing and service features? Identify your target market, or the specific customers you intend to serve. Explain their needs and how you intend to meet them.}} Describe your area of specialization. For example, if your market research indicates a growing number of small start-up companies needing loans, describe how the financial products and services you offer are strong enough to gain a significant share of that market. Consider the companies already in the competitive space. Are they similar in size or dominated by a single company? Similar market shares may indicate a slow-growing market or the companies’ inability to distinguish themselves from their competitors. What are the likely fixed costs to operate the business - office space, equipment, utilities, salaries, and wages? What business processes are necessary for day-to-day operations - marketing, loan officers, underwriters, clerks and accountants? Will potential clients visit a physical office, communicate online, or both? Will you need a financial partner such as a mortgage lender or a bank? Mortgage brokers act as intermediaries between borrowers and lenders, sometimes with discretion up to a dollar limit. Factors typically leverage their own capital by borrowing from larger financial institutions. How much capital is required to open the business? What is the expected revenue per client or transaction? What is break-even sales volume? Before risking your own and other people's capital, you need to ensure that profitability is possible and reasonable, if not likely.{{greenbox: Tip: Develop financial projections (pro formas) for the first three years of operation to understand how the business is likely to fare in the real world. The projections should include month to month Income Statements for the first year, and quarterly statements thereafter, as well as 'projected Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements. | Select a finance company specialty. Confirm the business opportunity. Identify the business requirements. Crunch the numbers. |
Communicate digitally whenever possible, and only print out items when you absolutely must. Talk to your coworkers and employer to change the way your office handles meetings and team projects so that you don't need to print out as much stuff. When you do use paper, recycle it or save it to reuse the other side of it. When you need to buy items for your office, check that they’re made from recycled materials. This includes items like paper, folders, pencils, pens, desk supplies, and furniture. Buying recycled items can help save the Earth's resources. Try to use second-hand products or to share whenever possible. For example, don't buy a new stapler if there's a used one in the supply closet. Talk to your boss or human resources about getting recycling bins for the break room or copy room. Then, place your recyclable items in the bins so you create less trash. If your company doesn't want to pay for recycling, you might start a recycling team to help take items to the local recycling center. Working from home saves energy because you don't have to commute and you don't use your office space. Similarly, it can reduce the overhead of your company if you do it for the long-term. Talk to your boss about working from home to see if it's an option for you. Offer to use video calling to stay in touch with coworkers and to go into the office when you need to go to a meeting in person. | Limit your use of paper. Choose office products that are made from recycled materials. Start an office recycling program. Ask your boss if you can work from home to use fewer resources. |
Figure out the amount of money your partner is bringing home every month. This is the starting point for determining whether or not you can afford to stay at home with your child. Track your rent or mortgage, utilities, phone bill, insurance, car payments, student loan payments, food and other expenses that you have every month. These include entertainment expenses, birthday and holiday gifts, vacations, school fundraisers, magazine subscriptions, cable TV, and so on. Be sure to calculate whether you will be able to handle unforeseen expenses, such as a new transmission in your car, or a locksmith if you get locked out of your house, or a trip to the emergency room. Going to work can cost money, even though you're earning money. Make a list of expenses associated with work, such as gas money, parking, dry cleaning, getting a morning coffee, bus fare, and so on. Think about take-out food as well. When you're tired from a long day at work and you don't want to cook, you may be more likely to eat out or order take-out. If both parents work, then your children will need some form of childcare. Daycare can be very expensive, especially if the child is in full-time daycare. The average annual cost of daycare now exceeds in-state college tuition in 36 states. Calculate how much income you would bring in if you were working. Balance this with how much money you'd need to spend on childcare if you were not at home with your child. A grandparent or other relative may be able to care for the child, thus reducing childcare expenses. Figure out areas that you can cut so that you can afford to stay at home. If you regularly get coffee at the local coffee shop, think about making coffee at home and saving $3 every day. If you subscribe to magazines, think about cutting out these subscriptions. A good way to determine what you can cut is to track your spending for two months. Write down everything you spend money on, down to the penny. Keep a notebook with you at all times, or track it on your phone. Tally up your receipts. You may find that you are spending a lot of money on frivolous things that you don't need. If you are not going to work, you won't be adding to a retirement fund, paying into social security, or contributing to a 401(k). Depending on how long you plan to stay at home with your child, these lost earnings may not last long. But they are something to consider. Also consider that if you step out of the workforce, you may have to restart your career track at a lower earning rate than you would have if you'd never left the workforce. Women especially are subject to lower pay. Unfortunately, not working for even a few years can have a potentially detrimental effect on what you might earn. If your income is very low, you may be eligible for food stamps or other public assistance. Check with your state's Department of Human Services to find out more. For example, the federal government program, Women, Infant and Children (WIC), provides supplemental food, nutrition education and other benefits to low-income families. | Know exactly how much monthly income you have. Calculate your monthly fixed expenses. Take into account other expenses. Add in unanticipated expenses. Tally the expenses that you'll save if you don't work. Balance income with daycare expenses. Adjust your budget. Take into account the long-term lost earnings. Figure out if you qualify for public assistance. |
To get some ideas on what to write about in your friendship poem, you may want to go back to when your friendship first started. You may write down keywords associated with your first meeting with your friend or thoughts you had when you first met your friend. You may also remember the distinct moment when you realized this person was going to be a good friend of yours and an important person in your life. Try to describe this moment, focusing on specific details. What you were wearing when you met your friend for the first time? Where did the meeting take place? What were your first thoughts or impressions of her? You can also brainstorm ideas for your poem by listing your friend's personal traits. Is she known for being friendly, welcoming, and optimistic? Maybe she is known for having a great sense of style and an eye for fashion or a generous heart and an instinct for recognizing the good in people. Write down as many traits that pop into your head when you think of your friend. You can include some negative traits if you’d like but because you are planning to create the poem for your friend as a tribute, you may want to focus on the positive traits. The poem will then reflect the aspects of your friend that you admire and appreciate. Focus on your friend's voice, hair color, eye color, and general sense of style. You can also write down distinct details about her physique and demeanor, such as any physical ticks or habits she has, her syntax or way of speaking, any catchphrases she uses or any funny things she often says. Try to remember moments or scenes that illustrate a good time you had with your friend. This could be the time she comforted you after a bad breakup or the time you both did something mildly reckless and got away with it. Think about times when you had fun with your friend or had a positive experience. Write down the details of the memory, from where you both were to what you were wearing to what you were doing. You should consider why the memory stands out to you and what emotions you associate with the memory. You may also want to examine any struggles or hard times you experienced with your friend by your side. Even the best of friendships go through rough patches. You may want to consider any times where you and your friend had a difficult time and how you both got through it together. For example, maybe you and your friend got into a big argument where hurtful things were said. You may want to describe the scene of the fight as well as the aftermath of the fight when you and your friend made up. This could help to show how strong your friendship is and how you both were able to put aside your differences and come together for the sake of your friendship. | Write about how and why you became friends. Make a list of your friend’s personal traits. List physical and sensory descriptions of your friend. Think about good memories you have with your friend. Write about any hardships or challenges you have faced with your friend. |
Many people suffering from MS experience painful muscle stiffness and/or muscle spasms. This may target any part of the body but seems to be most prevalent in the legs. Taking muscle relaxants can help reduce spasms and ease the pain associated with muscle stiffness. Commonly-prescribed muscle relaxants for MS patients include baclofen (Lioresal) and tizanidine (Zanaflex). A common symptom of MS as the disease weakens the nerves and muscles is the loss of bladder and bowel control. How you manage these symptoms will vary, depending on the severity and advancement of your MS. To help manage bladder and bowel problems, your doctor may advise you to: Stay on schedule - a daily schedule can be extremely helpful for bowel problems. But it can also be helpful for managing urinary problems. By staying on a regular schedule and "training" your bladder to prolong the need to urinate until the next scheduled bathroom break, you may be able to increase your ability to control your excretory needs. Do Kegel exercises - Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles in your pelvis, which can help improve bladder control. To start out doing Kegel exercises, you'll need to squeeze/tense the muscles you use to control the flow of urine. Hold the squeeze for three seconds, then release. Repeat the process 10 to 15 times per session, and try to practice at least three times each day. As you strengthen your muscles, add one additional second each week until you're able to tense the muscles for 10 seconds at a time. Take medication for your bladder - there are a number of medications that can help control the muscles which may be contributing to your bladder problems. Common medications for bladder problems include Darifenacin (Enablex), Fesoterodine (Toviaz), Imipramine (Tofranil), and Oxybutynin (Ditropan). Eat more fiber - Adding fiber to your diet, in conjunction with drinking more fluids, may help manage some bowel problems. Try eating whole grain breads, cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables, or ask your doctor about taking a fiber supplement. Use stool softeners - if you experience frequent constipation, talk to your doctor about taking a stool softener to help facilitate bowel movements. Talk to your doctor about any over-the-counter medications you're considering, especially if you experience diarrhea. Though the symptoms of MS may limit your ability to engage in physical activity, some patients find that physical activity can help improve physical and mental wellbeing. Common activities include exercise, yoga, and meditation. You may find some relief of your muscle spasms and pain by trying cannabis, if you live in a place that permits its medical use. The American Academy of Neurology recognizes that medical cannabis, when smoked or taken orally (extracts as well as synthetic cannabinoids), can help patients suffering from a number of MS symptoms. However, marijuana is not for everyone. Talk to your doctor about the potential benefits and risks of using marijuana. In the United States, 23 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws that allow patients with qualifying conditions to legally purchase or grow, possess, and use medical marijuana. The use of medical marijuana is also permitted in Canada. Find out if your state, province, or country permits the use of medical marijuana by searching for medical cannabis laws in your region. If you live in a place that permits the medical use of marijuana and you believe that it may help with your MS symptoms, talk to your doctor about the benefits and side effects of medical marijuana. | Take muscle relaxants. Manage bladder/bowel problems. Get more physical activity. Try medical cannabis. |
It's different for every dye, so it's hard to be specific here but most carpet dyes require you to mix them with hot water and a chemical. Mix the dye according to manufacturer's suggestions. You won't want to wear your nice khakis or your favorite dress. The odds are pretty high that you will get some of the dye on your clothing. You'll also want to wear protective eyewear, and maybe gloves. The corner might be a good spot for this, or some part of the carpet that normally rests under the table. Test it and give it a few hours to dry, because the immediate color might not be the same color once it is no longer wet. The manufacturer should have a listed drying time. If you’re happy with the result, you can continue dying your carpet. Proceed with your decision to dye your carpet only if there are no adverse effects to the look or feel of the carpet and you are happy with the color. Start the dye application in the furthest corner of the room and continue working your way towards your exit door so you do not have to step on the wet dye. Many manufacturers want you to spray the dye onto the carpet. This is easy enough, all you'll have to do is take an empty sprayer that you have lying around and pour the dye into it. Be careful not to spill the dye - pouring it into a cup first and then into the sprayer might work better. An empty Windex sprayer or something of that nature will work. Scrub the dye into the fibers of the carpet after spraying it on. Use a stiff bristled brush and work in a circular motion. Take your time to ensure that all carpet fibers are evenly covered when you look at them from all angles. If you scrub carpet - the fibers will untwist. Raking with a carpet rake in a single direction is the only way to agitate dyes and not harm the fibers. Keep children and animals out of the room and give your carpet ample time to dry. The dye manufacturer should have an estimated drying time, and it's always safe to wait a little longer after that. Hopefully your carpet will look great! | Follow the instructions on the dye package to prepare the dye. Wear the correct clothing. Test the dye on your carpet in an inconspicuous area before beginning the job. Apply the dye to the carpet. Let it dry. |
You can delete any of the songs in your iTunes library directly in iTunes. Click the Music button in the upper-left corner and then click the "My Music" tab. Depending on your settings, you may see a list of all of your songs, your albums, or the artists in your library. You can click the menu in the upper-right corner to switch views. You can search for specific songs, artists, and albums by using the search bar in the upper-right corner of the iTunes window. You can select multiple songs, artists, or albums at once by holding ⌘ Command/Ctrl and clicking each one. If you're using a Mac with a one-button mouse, hold ⌘ Command and click your selection. This will remove the downloaded file, and you'll see the iCloud Download button appear next to it. The items you select Remove Download for will remain in your iCloud Music Library and can still be found in the libraries of your other connected devices. What actually happens will vary depending on the item you are deleting: Songs added to iTunes from folders on your computer will be deleted from your iTunes Library. You'll be prompted to keep the actual file if it is located in your iTunes Media folder. If the file was added from a different folder on your computer, it can still be found there. Songs in your iCloud Music Library will be completely deleted from all of your libraries, and will not appear on any of your connected devices. If the song was purchased from iTunes and downloaded, you'll just delete the local copy. You can choose to hide the song when deleting it, which will remove it from all of your connected devices. If the song was purchased from iTunes but not downloaded, you'll be prompted to hide the song when you choose to delete it. Purchases are only hidden, never completely removed from your account. See the Unhiding Your Purchases section below to find your hidden purchases. | Launch iTunes on your computer. Open your music library. Find the song that you want to delete. Right-click the selected music. Select "Remove Download" to delete the local copy (purchased music only). Select "Delete" to delete the selected items. |
To cause irritation to the vocal cords and promote voice loss, make a mixture of white vinegar and lemon juice. Add 1/4 cup vinegar (2 oz.) and 1/4 cup lemon juice (2 oz.) to a glass, then stir. Gargle with the mixture for about 30 seconds, then spit it out and repeat if desired. If the mixture is too potent for you, add 1/4 cup water (2 oz.) to dilute it. Caffeine and alcohol can have a dehydrating effect on the body, leaving your throat dry and raspy. Healthy vocal folds need moisture to vibrate and close properly, otherwise your voice will get breathy and hoarse. Spend a fun night out with friends at a cafe or bar and consume plenty of caffeinated or alcoholic drinks to lose your voice fast. Consuming food or drink that has a high acidic content can cause acid reflux, which in turn can irritate the vocal chords and trigger laryngitis. Fatty or spicy foods can have the same effect. To lose your voice fast, try consuming: Citrus fruits Tomatoes Fried foods Red meat Cheese Keep your throat dry and breathe through your mouth often. | Gargle vinegar and lemon juice. Drink caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Consume fatty, spicy, or acidic food. Don't drink much water. |
Make sure the timer unit that you purchase has the same number of stations as you need for your sprinklers. It's okay if the unit has more stations that you need, but will not work if you have less. Most units come with 6-12 stations built into the system. Hang the top of the timer on the mounting screw already attached to your wall. Tighten the screw inside the unit with a screwdriver so the timer is held securely to the wall. Find the mounting hole near the bottom of the timer and attach another screw there so the unit is sturdy on the wall. If you’re mounting on drywall or concrete, use anchor screws to hold your timer securely. If the unit plugs directly into the wall, make sure the cord can reach the outlet. Push the wires through the bottom opening of the new unit so they’re in the access panel. Put the wires into the stations that match their label. If the unit has screw connections, hold the wire underneath the head of the screw, and tighten the screw with a screwdriver until it holds the wire securely. If your timer has tab connections, press the tab down with a screwdriver and feed the wire into the port. Release the tab so it has a tight grip. If you have a white wire, attach it to the port labeled “Common.” Locate the black, white, and green power wires in the unit and match them with the power wires that run out to your sprinklers. Twist the ends of the wires of matching colors together so the current can run between them. Cover the exposed ends of the wires by twisting wire caps on top of them. If your wires are in an outdoor timer unit, make sure to use waterproof wire caps. Reconnect your sprinkler timer to power by plugging it in or turning on the circuit it's connected to. The display on your timer may flash for a few seconds before turning on completely. Turn your controller to the manual setting to test each sprinkler connection. Make sure the sprinklers are all operating correctly. If the sprinklers aren't working, turn off the power again and check for loose wire connections inside the unit. Go into the settings of your timer and set the current time and date so your sprinklers will run at the correct times. Turn the dial to “Set Watering Start Times” or select it on your display and change the time when you want your sprinklers to turn on. Then set how long the sprinklers will run during that watering session. You can choose to let your sprinklers run every day or pick specific days of the week. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your model to learn specific details on how to set the schedule. If your timer uses a wi-fi connection, you can set the program from your computer or mobile device. | Get a timer that has enough stations for the number of sprinklers you have. Mount the timer to the wall with screws. Feed the station wires into your timer and plug them into the proper zones. Reconnect the power wires to the new timer. Turn on the power and test the sprinklers to see if the timer works. Reprogram your sprinkler schedule on the new unit. |
Deep learning has achieved astonishing results on many tasks with large amounts of data and generalization within the proximity of training data.For many important real-world applications, these requirements are unfeasible and additional prior knowledge on the task domain is required to overcome the resulting problems.In particular, learning physics models for model-based control requires robust extrapolation from fewer samples – often collected online in real-time – and model errors may lead to drastic damages of the system.Directly incorporating physical insight has enabled us to obtain a novel deep model learning approach that extrapolates well while requiring fewer samples.As a first example, we propose Deep Lagrangian Networks as a deep network structure upon which Lagrangian Mechanics have been imposed.DeLaN can learn the equations of motion of a mechanical system with a deep network efficiently while ensuring physical plausibility.The resulting DeLaN network performs very well at robot tracking control.The proposed method did not only outperform previous model learning approaches at learning speed but exhibits substantially improved and more robust extrapolation to novel trajectories and learns online in real-time. | This paper introduces a physics prior for Deep Learning and applies the resulting network topology for model-based control. |
When you faint, you lose consciousness and will not be able to do anything to help break your fall. Because of this, it's important to know what the prodromal stage or "presyncope" feels like. This will give you a few seconds to act. While not everyone experiences fainting episodes the same way, most people have some combination of the following: Increased sweating despite a cold sensation. Nausea. Discomfort in the center of your lower chest or upper abdomen. Sudden extreme fatigue. A feeling of weakness. Dizziness or vertigo. Confusion. Blurred vision or seeing spots. Ringing in your ears. These are actions that increase your blood pressure, delaying and sometimes preventing syncope altogether. Cross your legs while tensing them along with your abdominal muscles. Clench an object with some give, such as a rubber ball, as hard as possible. Grip one hand with the other and tense your arms, moving them slowly away from your body. The most dangerous part of fainting is the possibility that you will injure yourself when you fall. Do your best to get away from high-risk areas and towards places where you are less likely to hurt yourself. You may be able to take just a few steps while experiencing presyncope, but that distance is often all you need to prevent injury. Some examples of high risk areas include streets, train terminals, staircases, and anywhere with a nearby steep drop. Staircases pose a unique problem. If you are already standing on a staircase, do not try to go up or down, even if it's just a few steps. Instead, hold on to the railing and gently slide down to sit on the step you are currently standing on. Try to get to a better place to fall. If you are standing in an area that has hard flooring or furniture with sharp edges, try to get to an uncluttered space with either carpeting or grass. When you're feeling faint, ideally you should lie down on a couch or bed with your legs elevated. When you lose consciousness, the people around you will be the ones who can make sure you stay safe. Even in an uncluttered area with soft flooring, your fall can still cause potential injury. If someone can catch you and lower you gently to the ground, your risk becomes greatly reduced. Try for someone you know. A stranger is less likely to catch you when you fall. Unfortunately, many people with fainting disorders are often misinterpreted as being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you can still talk, try saying "Help!" or "I'm fainting!" This will alert people around you, who may be able to react in time to catch you. If you are close to soft furniture, try to aim your fall so that your unconscious body will land on it lying down. Face towards the furniture and shift your weight forward. The couch or bed will give you a safe place for you to fall onto, preventing injury. Having your legs elevated will also help your blood get to your brain more easily, shortening the episode's length. If you are near a wall that doesn't have sharp-edged furniture nearby, try getting to it before you faint. Do not try to lean against a wall with outcroppings that you could hit your head on. It's best to lean with your back against the wall, but using your arms and chest will also work if you are unable to do so. From the leaning position, gradually bend your knees and slide to the ground. Once you get low to the ground, lean forward and stay in a squatting position or lie down. Either method will minimize injury while getting your blood pressure back to normal faster. Standing back up too quickly may cause you to faint again. Whether you actually lost consciousness or only experienced an episode of presyncope, do not try to stand up again until your symptoms have completely passed. This may take a few minutes. The exception to this rule is if your fainting was caused by immediate physical danger. If that's the case, try leaving the area as quickly as possible. | Detect the early warning signs. Buy yourself time with counter-pressure maneuvers. Get to safety. Move towards someone who can catch you. Fall onto a sofa or bed. Lean against a wall. Slide slowly to the floor. Wait until you feel completely better before trying to stand up again. |
Try to locate your study space in an area that suits you. If you need dead silence, find a tucked away corner, an attic, a basement, a spare bedroom, whatever you can find. If you prefer some sound, locate it near (but not within) an area of more activity. If the location can't always be your dedicated study space, let others know when it is being used as such. Go ahead and make a “Do Not Disturb,” “Quiet, please,” or “Hey, knock it off -- I’m studying here!” sign to post, depending on your personality. Adorning your study space with posters, signs, and photos that are important to you may help give you that boost to keep going. Just make sure they don't become distractions rather than motivators. Figure out what kind of motivation works for you. A picture of your family or a beloved pet? A poster of the car you hope to get after you pass these exams and graduate? Copies of your earlier exams in chemistry with poor scores that you are determined to improve upon? Determine whether you need more of a “push” or a “pull” (or a carrot or stick, if you prefer) to keep you motivated. Decorating the space also identifies it as yours, even if only temporarily, as in the case of a dining room table or shared space. Bring along a few motivating mementos for your study time that can be easily packed up when you’re finished. If you can add color to your study space, keep in mind that cool colors like blue, purple, and green tend to inspire feelings of peace and balance, while warmer colors like red, yellow, and orange tend to inspire activity and even restlessness. So, if you tend to get overly anxious for upcoming exams, consider going with a cool color palate for your décor; if you need a kick in the pants while trying to study, go warmer. Don't shortchange your other senses, though. Some scents, like lemon, lavender, jasmine, rosemary, cinnamon, and peppermint, seem to boost mood and productivity in some people. Try out different scented candles and essential oils. While white noise, rain sounds, or classical music are generally the best choices for background sound during a study session, if you can't bring yourself to choose such options, select music that is very familiar to you. Create a soundtrack with songs you’ve heard a million times before; these are more likely to fade into the background than a new hit that you just begs you to sing along. Remember that the purpose of a study space is to help you study more effectively. If you spend too long trying to set up your space just so and end up significantly reducing your actual study time, you will be doing yourself a disservice. A study space meant to limit distractions can become a distraction itself. Remember: You're better off studying in a less-than-ideal space than not studying in a perfect space. | Make it yours. Decorate to motivate. Appeal to your senses. Don't go overboard. |
This method cuts off your posts after 50 characters. This method might be good enough if you mostly post links or photos. If you want to share written posts, try a different method instead. This method is also much easier if you have access to a computer, although it can be done on a mobile device with some workarounds. You can do this from a mobile phone, a tablet, or a computer. If you can't find the options described below using a mobile Facebook app, try logging in on your mobile browser instead, at http://m.facebook.com Click the small, downward arrow in the top right of any Facebook page. Select Settings from the drop-down menu. Access your Mobile settings by clicking the link on the left-hand column of the settings page. In order to use this method, you'll need to associate a mobile phone number with your Facebook account, and that phone must have texting enabled. Don't worry: instructions are included below that will keep your number private and spam-free, if that's what you want. First, follow these steps to enable a phone: Click +Add a Phone. A window should open called "Activate Facebook Texts." Choose your region and mobile carrier from the drop down menu, then click Next. Text the letter F to the number 32665 from the phone you want to add. While waiting for a reply, you can decide whether to uncheck the options that share your phone number and allow Facebook friends to text you. When you receives a text reply, enter the confirmation code listed into the window, then click Next. The Mobile settings page should now have several options listed, with a "post-by-email address" displayed near the bottom of the page. This is a meaningless string of letters and numbers ending with "@m.facebook.com." Copy-paste it into another document, or write it down. It sometimes takes about 20 minutes for the address to show up. Try refreshing your page if it doesn't show up within a few minutes. By default, the phone you linked to your Facebook account can receive Facebook messages as texts. To change this, change the new Mobile settings to "Never text me" and/or "maximum 1 text per day." If you are on a mobile device, skip to the next step instead. If you do have access to a computer, log in to your Google+ account. After logging in, click Your circles near the top of the page, underneath the search bar. Once you're taken to a new page, click the large +. Name the circle "Facebook Posting" and add your Facebook post-by-email address as a new contact. Sharing with this circle should post to your Facebook account as well! You only need to follow this step if you could not follow the previous step. Most mobile devices will not allow you to type in new email addresses, so this gets a little roundabout: Log in to the Google+ app, then touch the icon in the top right and select Settings. Make a note of which email address is linked to your account, or press Add account if you don't have one. (Gmail accounts may make this more reliable.) Log in to that email account on your mobile browser. Make a new contact called "Facebook Posting," entering the special Facebook post-by-email address you found above. Return to the main page of the Google+ app. Select the "people" icon on the top right (two silhouetted faces). Select See more people and pages at the bottom of the page. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page, then press Create a new circle. Name this circle "Facebook Posting" and press OK. Scroll through your circles to find the "Facebook Posting" circle. Press one of the blue people icons, then Find people to add. Once again, select See more people and pages at the bottom of the page. Scroll down to your "Email contacts" section and press View all. Scroll through these and select the "Facebook Posting" contact. Add this to your "Facebook Posting" Circle. Now every time you share with that circle, your post will be shared with Facebook as well. (If you do not see this contact, you may need to wait for your Google+ app to sync with your email.) | Know the limitations of this method. Log in to your Facebook account. Go to Settings. Select Mobile on the left-hand side. Add a mobile phone number if you haven't already. Copy your post-by-email address when it shows up. Change your text settings (optional). Make a new Circle on Google+ (on a computer). Make a new Circle on Google+ (on a mobile device). |
You should have your lined baking sheets ready to put the batter on. Place four or five spoonfuls per tray—if you place more than four, the mixture will spread and the individual snaps will blend together. Leave about 4 inches (10 cm) between each of the brandy snaps. Leave to bake for 7 minutes, or until they turn golden. When fully baked, the snaps should appear thin and lacey. If you do not have room in your oven to fit all four sheets at once, you can cook each baking sheet individually. Allow the brandy snaps to cool slightly, but only until they are able to be moved without breaking. The snaps need to remain hot, in order to be malleable. It should only take about 2 minutes for the snaps to cool. As soon as the brandy snaps are comfortable to touch (don't burn yourself!), they have cooled enough. | Use a metal tablespoon to scoop the mixture out of the saucepan. Place the baking sheets in the oven. Remove from the oven and place the tray on wire cooling racks. |
There are some shampoos specifically designed to eliminate lice and nits. These shampoos are generally made so that they are safe for use on children. Depending on the severity of the child's infestation, it may be necessary to use a medicated shampoo multiple times to eliminate lice and nits entirely. Generally these treatments are days apart. Your doctor or pharmacist can prescribe topical medications for head lice infestations. Though most of these head lice medicines are safe for children, if you have any doubt, ask your pediatrician or doctor. Follow what is written on the package carefully. Never let the children handle the head lice medicine. Sometimes, just a one-time use is enough to get rid of all the lice in the hair. Most effective treatments are singular use, either over a period of 20 minutes or several hours. A follow up treatment may be indicated several days later Some people choose to employ the “wet combing” method, in which you apply olive oil, petroleum jelly, or mayonnaise to suffocate the lice, and then comb them out by hand. This is appropriate for children under 2 months, as they should not use medicated treatment. The "wet combing" method often does not work on older kids — if medicine doesn't work and you want wet combing, talk to your doctor first. As an alternative treatment, there are electronic combs designed to shock the bugs dead available for purchase from various retailers. When lice infestations are particularly severe, topical treatments may not be fully effective. If you find this to be the case with your child, your pediatrician should be able to prescribe a pill which effectively kills the remaining lice on your child's head. While it may not be the ideal solution, one surefire way to eliminate lice is to eliminate hair. Lice feed off of human blood drawn from the scalp, but they also need hair to plant their eggs. As the louse life-cycle is relatively short (about two days or so) shaving your child's hair can prevent future generations of lice from appearing, stopping the infestation in its tracks. | Apply medicated shampoo. Apply a medicated cream rinse or lotion on hair. ”Wet comb” your child’s hair. Acquire an oral medication. Shave your child’s head. |
Once you’ve made the preliminary decisions, you need to get to the business of actually forming the foundation, and determining the hierarchy and the rules of operation should be taken care of right away. If you are forming your foundation as a trust, use an attorney to formulate the rules of operation for the trust. While using an attorney to assist in the creation of an incorporated foundation is preferable but not mandatory, a trust is a different story. Since trusts are irrevocable, using an attorney is a necessity and not a luxury. If you are forming the foundation as a nonprofit corporation, you can afford to be a little more experimental in formulating your bylaws. That's because the board of directors can always change them later. There are numerous free resources offering sample bylaws for nonprofit corporations available on the web, and you can look at a great example at http://nonprofitally.com/start-a-nonprofit/nonprofit-bylaws. It isn't absolutely necessary to form bylaws before you select trustees and/or a board of directors, but it might be wise. That way, you’ll have a group of people who are basically committed to your vision, and not a group of people negotiating a vision. The board of directors or group of trustees ultimately have the final say on matters concerning the foundation. You should therefore give considerable thought to choosing its members, but don't get too bogged down, and don't create too many seats on your board. About a dozen members should be more than sufficient for even the largest foundations. Specific skill sets and connections are probably less important than energy and commitment to your vision. A good board of directors is generally a necessary but not sufficient condition for the foundation's success. When selecting this group, weigh the following factors: Commitment to the foundation's goals and vision. Boards of directors and trustees choose priorities and overarching goals for the nonprofit. They need to all be pulling in the same direction. Willingness and ability to fundraise. In addition to deciding which goals to pursue first and selecting corporate officers, members of the board are typically the group doing most of the fundraising on behalf of the nonprofit. An understanding of when to step up or step back. The board of directors or group of trustees are the governing body of your foundation. Except in the smallest foundations, they aren't the managers, and the managers need to be given the latitude to do their jobs. It's necessary to write bylaws and choose a board of directors in order to register your foundation with the state, so once those two crucial steps are completed, go ahead and register your foundation with the secretary of state's office in your state. The costs vary widely by state, from $8 in Kentucky to over $1000 in the District of Columbia, but $50-$400 is more typical. | Create the bylaws. Select trustees or board of directors. Register with the state. |
If you're logged into Facebook, doing so will open your News Feed. If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) into the top-right corner of the screen and click Log In. It looks like a message bubble with a lightning bolt inside, in the row of options located in the top-right side of the Facebook page. This link is at the bottom of the Messenger drop-down menu. Clicking it will open the Messenger utility. Your conversations are stored on the left side of this page. You should see a small gear icon appear in the bottom-right corner of the selected message. Doing so will open a drop-down menu with several options. It's near the middle of the drop-down menu. You should see this option on the pop-up "Delete Conversation" window. Clicking it will permanently remove your selected conversation from your messages history. | Open the Facebook website. Click the Messenger icon. Click View All in Messenger. Scroll to the conversation you wish to delete. Hover your mouse cursor over the message. Click the ⚙️ icon. Click Delete. Click Delete when prompted. |
Macs don't have Ethernet ports anymore, but you can purchase a USB Ethernet plug-in item that attaches to one of your Mac's USB ports. Do so by plugging the USB sides of the adapters into the respective Macs. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the adapter for your Mac desktop, then plug the other end of the cable into the adapter for your Mac laptop. It's at the top of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. If you don't see Go here, open Finder or click the desktop to make it appear. It's in the Go drop-down menu. This option is at the bottom of the Connect to Server window. Doing so brings up the connection window. If you don't know the laptop's name, go to that computer and open the Apple menu, click System Preferences..., click Network, and note the computer's name there. Make sure that you type in the password for the computer to which you're connecting. Click the blue face-like icon in your Mac's dock. Find the files that you want to move, select them, click Edit, and click Copy in the drop-down menu. It's in the lower-left side of the Finder window. Double-click one of the laptop's folders in the Finder window, then click Edit and click Paste Items in the drop-down menu. This will move the files from your desktop onto your laptop. You can also move files from the laptop onto your desktop in this way. | Buy two USB-C to Ethernet adapters. Attach the adapters to your Macs. Connect the computers with your Ethernet cable. Click Go on the desktop computer. Click Connect to Server. Click Browse. Double-click the laptop's name. Enter your password, then click Connect. Open Finder. Select files to move to the laptop. Click the laptop's name. Move your copied files. |
They must be dry grounds, so if you're using grounds from your own coffee making, allow them to fully dry first. Or use the cheap instant coffee granules. Knot it off to keep the coffee intact. Leave it there for up to a week. During this time, it should soak up much, if not all, of the cigarette smoke odor. If all is good, the bag is ready for reuse. If it still smells a little, return the sock for a few more days. | Fill a sock with coffee grounds. Place the coffee sock inside your old leather bag. Do a smell test. |
You can send Cuban a private message via Facebook without even becoming a fan of his page. Alternatively, you can also “like” his page and leave him a comment directly on his timeline. The URL for his Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/markcuban. Cuban regularly updates his Twitter account, so sending a Tweet to him can be a good way to contact him. You can either send a Tweet directly to him, or you can reply to one of his Tweets. His Twitter handle is @mcuban. You should use Twitter as an option for short comments and questions, not business pitches. In addition to tweeting Cuban, you can also follow him to receive updates on his activity. This is a great way to stay updated on his newest business ventures. Mark Cuban frequently updates his professional blog, which is full of his thoughts and bits of advice. Read through the posts and determine if you have any comments to say in response to any of them, or if they deal with any questions you already have. If so, you can leave a comment on any individual entry. Go to his blog directly at: http://blogmaverick.com/ | Send him a message on Facebook. Send a Tweet to his Twitter account. Leave a comment on his blog. |
If your bird is sick, there are times when you should not try to care for it at home and you should get it to a vet right away. Signs that your bird is seriously ill and needs immediate professional veterinary care include: No activity or movement like normal Puffed up feathers for more than a few minutes A change in the consistency of its droppings, such as more liquid than usual A lack of eating or drinking Inability to stay on its perch Falling over Seizures or convulsions Difficulty breathing Take note of when you notice that your bird is feeling unwell so that you can track how long this illness lasts. If your bird is unable to get rid of its illness in a week, even with you providing it ideal care, you should have it seen by a veterinarian. There is no reason to prolong its suffering when you could get it professional help. Your bird can get very sick quickly, so don't wait a long time for it to get better before taking it to a vet. Your vet will assess your bird's illness and then give you a diagnosis. Once the vet knows what is wrong, they can give you medicine and supplements for your bird if it needs medication, is not eating well, or is dehydrated. There are some illnesses that require veterinary intervention to get rid of, such as serious bacterial infections. Caring for these illnesses properly is especially important with infectious diseases if you have other birds that could get sick too. | Take your bird to the vet if they show signs of severe illness. Go to the vet for a checkup if your bird has been unwell for over a week. Follow your vet's instructions for care. |
Make meals and snacks using lean proteins, such as fish, beans, and chicken. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables every day and include some whole-wheat grains as well. A healthy diet supports your body's immune function.Diary products can create additional mucus, so you may want to avoid them. Honey comes highly recommended for colds and flus for a reason. It's a powerful and natural cough suppressant. Adding honey to your nighttime tea or taking a spoonful before bed is a good way to combat symptoms; however, not all coughing is bad. It's a necessary bodily process when it comes to clearing mucus from your airway, so you should not use honey all day to suppress a cough. Try to limit use of honey to times when the cough interferes with rest. Salt water can help soothe a sore throat temporarily. If your symptoms are particularly troublesome, you can try gargling with salt water and see if that provides some relief. Generally, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of salt dissolved into an 8-ounce glass of water is ideal. Gargle for about 30 seconds, as you would with mouthwash, and then spit into the sink. Repeat as needed. The water's temperature is a matter of personal preference, but many find lukewarm or hot water more soothing. Oil from the eucalyptus tree, sold at health stores and drug stores, is a powerful and natural treatment option. It relieves congestion and can soothe coughing and sore throat. Add 5-10 drops of eucalyptus oil to 2 cups of boiling water. Place a towel over your head, bend over the water, and inhale the steam. Do not take eucalyptus oil orally unless specifically instructed by a doctor. The oil is meant to be used and consumed indirectly and oral consumption can be dangerous. High doses or orally consumed eucalyptus can be toxic. Do not use eucalyptus oil on children unless you have asked your doctor. It can be toxic to children. | Eat a healthy diet to promote recovery. Use honey to soothe your throat and suppress your cough. Gargle with salt water to treat your sore throat. Use eucalyptus to relieve your symptoms. |
Use a hole puncher to add holes to connect the parts of your skeleton. If you don't have a hole puncher, use a scissor or a knife. Punch one hole at the bottom of the skull. Punch a hole at the top of the ribs to connect the skull and at the bottom of the ribs to connect the pelvis. Punch one hole in the top of the pelvis. Punch holes in the top and bottom of the upper arms and upper legs. Punch holes at the top of the lower arms and lower legs. The skeleton parts can be attached to each other with loops of string or brass fasteners. Brass fasteners can be found at office supply or craft stores. String gives the skeleton a looser, dangly look. Brass fasteners can be fastened tightly to hold bones in particular positions. Fasten the skeleton pieces together using the brass fasteners or string. The bottom of the skull connects to the top of the ribs. The upper legs fasten to either side of the hip/pelvis bones. The shoulder blades connect to the upper arms. The lower arms connect to the upper arms and the lower legs connect to the upper legs. | Punch holes. Choose fasteners. Attach the skeleton pieces. |
If you're like most people, you've been taught to learn by committing facts to memory. While knowing some key facts is important in economics, it's more important to understand how the models work. That means playing around with them on your own so you grasp the basics of the models, as well as drawing pictures and diagrams to understand them better. Go through your notes and textbooks and identify the main ideas you need to tackle, as well as the subtopics you need to look at. Divide the time you have to study between these topics, so you have equal time for each. You may want to focus a bit more on what you don't understand as well. You know that cramming isn't the best way to study. You stress yourself out, and you don't learn the material properly. Instead of cramming the night before an exam, spread it out over weeks, spending a little time each day working on economics. Reinforcing the information daily will help to solidify it in your brain. When you sit down to study, work on the things you don't like as much first. That way, when you've been working for a few hours and have a bit less energy, you'll get to the stuff you enjoy more. Sometimes, going over the same material again and again can be a bit dull and dry. Plus, if you're not understanding it, reading the same bit of textbook over and over isn't likely to help. Instead, use online resources, such as video tutorials and reputable websites, to learn more about the subject. It will bring a breath of fresh air, and a different perspective may help you understand the subject better. If your teacher or professor provides a study guide, make sure you are using it. Often, the teacher will structure things on the study guide like they will be on the test, so go over it thoroughly. When taking the test, look at the directions and make sure you understand them before writing answers. Your teacher may want you to draw diagrams in a specific way, and you don't want to lose points if you aren't reading carefully. | Study by working through problems instead of memorizing. Look at the main ideas and subtopics you've covered. Work on economics a little each day. Tackle the tasks you find harder first. Use resources outside of your class to enhance your learning. Work through the study guide provided by your teacher. Read instructions carefully on the exam. |
We leverage recent insights from second-order optimisation for neural networks to construct a Kronecker factored Laplace approximation to the posterior over the weights of a trained network.Our approximation requires no modification of the training procedure, enabling practitioners to estimate the uncertainty of their models currently used in production without having to retrain them.We extensively compare our method to using Dropout and a diagonal Laplace approximation for estimating the uncertainty of a network.We demonstrate that our Kronecker factored method leads to better uncertainty estimates on out-of-distribution data and is more robust to simple adversarial attacks.Our approach only requires calculating two square curvature factor matrices for each layer.Their size is equal to the respective square of the input and output size of the layer, making the method efficient both computationally and in terms of memory usage.We illustrate its scalability by applying it to a state-of-the-art convolutional network architecture. | We construct a Kronecker factored Laplace approximation for neural networks that leads to an efficient matrix normal distribution over the weights. |
Your white blood cell counts are usually elevated with appendicitis. However, this test is less helpful in pregnant women than in other patients; this is because your white blood cell counts are already increased in pregnancy, so it does not necessarily indicate appendicitis. Ultrasound is the "gold standard" (most highly recommended) diagnostic test for appendicitis in pregnant women. It uses ultrasound echoes to create a picture and to help doctors see if you have an inflamed appendix. Generally people who come into the ER with suspected appendicitis receive a CT scan. However, most doctors prefer ultrasound in pregnant women because it won't cause harm to your baby. Ultrasounds can successfully detect the majority of cases of appendicitis. After 35 weeks of pregnancy, all imaging tests become complicated because of the size of the pregnancy making it hard to see the appendix. At this point, your doctor may recommend a CT scan or an MRI to better visualize the appendix to see if it is inflamed. | Be ready to get some blood work done. Ask your doctor for an ultrasound. Be open to the possibility of other imaging tests. |
Put on some music that you enjoy and are familiar with. Go stand in front of a full-length mirror and try out a few basic dance moves. If you feel goofy doing this, that's fine, but just own it and try anyway. This is also a good time to try some more complicated steps. Dancing by yourself at home will also help your body to develop muscle memory. This will make it easier for you to handle complicated moves when you are at a party surrounded by other people. As you practice you’ll probably realize that certain moves just aren't for you. Knowing what steps to avoid is an important part of the learning process. Don't just listen to the same song, or type of song, over and over again. Mix it up by dancing around to all types of tunes, from country to hip-hop, while you are at home. This way you won't be caught off guard by a diverse playlist at any party. There are a number of apps that you can download to your phone that will show you exactly what steps to do for a particular dance or style of dance. Pull up the directions and go through them at home. Or, for extra confidence, give the steps a quick glance through right before you step out on the dance floor. Ask a friend, partner, or even family member to dance with you at home. Turn on some music and warm up by jumping around and trying out a few freestyle moves. Then, switch to a particular style of music, like hip-hop, and concentrate on moving with your partner to the rhythm. This doesn't mean that you have to actually touch your partner, whether in practice or at the party. It's more about being aware of how your partner is moving and responding to it. Go to a free video streaming service and type in “dance instruction” or “how to dance.” Some dance studios also offer online video packages for beginning dancers. Even watching music videos can be helpful. This is a great way to safely learn how to mimic more experienced dancers. Look for a studio or private instructor in your area and enroll in a few classes. Contemporary or hip-hop classes will help you to become the most familiar with the types of music you’ll encounter in party environments. They can also make you more comfortable with your body. | Practice in front of a mirror. Practice dancing to different types of music. Practice with an app. Practice with a partner beforehand. Watch online dance videos. Take a dance class. |
This is a difficult trick to pull off, since the audience needs to be looking from exactly the right angle. Find a friend who's willing to take a look while you practice, and help you figure out the best way to position yourself while you try the steps below. Pick a pair of pants that has pant legs that hang down partly over your foot or shoe. The best pants will hide your heels, but keep the toes and center of your feet visible. Tell the audience you need space to concentrate, and to avoid falling on them when the levitation magic ends. The audience should be about 8–10 feet (2.5–3 meters) away. Make a big deal of "finding the right spot" to convince your audience that this is difficult. This is where a friend will come in handy, since you might have to experiment with this at different angles to find out where the illusion looks most convincing. Usually, the magician stands about 45º away from the audience, so the audience can see the back of your heels and your entire left foot, but cannot see the tip of your right foot. You can also think of this as standing on a clock face. Your toes are pointed at 10:30 or 11:00, and the audience is standing at 6:00. Make a big show of how difficult levitation is, and raise your arms into the air slowly as though you were pulling yourself up. Push up on the toe of your right foot only, where the audience can't see your foot. Raise your right heel, and your entire left foot, trying to keep them even with each other. Keep your left foot parallel with the ground. "Hover" for just a few seconds in this position. After a few seconds, drop back down to the ground. Bend your knees and ankles as you hit the ground, to make it seem like you fell from a taller height than you actually did. | Practice this in advance. Wear long pants. Stand back from the audience. Stand at an angle away from your audience. Stand up on the toe of your right foot. Drop your feet back onto the ground. |
In general, large files are relatively coarse. They leave a rougher finish, but remove more stock. Conversely, smaller files are finer. They remove less stock, but leave a smoother finish. Use a flat file for general purpose work, a square file for enlarging rectangular holes, and a round file for enlarging round holes. Use a triangular file on acute angles, and a half-round file to smooth curved faces of grooves. A bastard-cut file has the highest degree of coarseness, while a second-cut file has a medium degree of coarseness. A smooth-cut file is the least coarse option. For fast removal of stock, choose a double-cut file. For finishing, use a single-cut file. Choose a rasp-cut for rough cuts of soft materials, and a curved-cut file for automotive body work. Use a double-cut file to file brass, bronze, copper, and tin. These tough metals should be filed with a double-cut file as they are strong enough to withstand the metal and/or alloy. Rasp-cut files can be used for wood as well as lead and aluminum. This file has a series of individual teeth and produces a rough cut. Be sure that the file you choose to use is whole, rather than broken or chipped. Ensure the handle is intact and not loose. Check the teeth to be sure they aren't broken, and look for rust, which should be removed before using the file. Soak your file in distilled white vinegar overnight to remove the rust. Then wipe off any residue and thoroughly dry the file before using it. There should not be any pins (bits of filed metal) stuck in the teeth. If there are, clean them out with a file card, stiff wire brush, or a piece of skinny wire or sheet metal. You can also use a scrap piece of hardwood to clean your file by pressing the wood against the file and scraping it along the grooves. You should clean your file often while you are working as well. Aim to stop and clean your file every 15 strokes or so to prevent pinning. Liberally rub chalk, or a small amount of lard or general-purpose oil, into the teeth of the file. This makes the file less likely to become clogged with pins in the future, as well as reduces the amount of metal dust when filing, and also protects the file. You may want to wear gloves when applying chalk, oil, or lard to your file to keep your hands clean. | Select a file size. Choose a file shape. Determine the degree of coarseness needed. Pick the right tooth geometry. Check the quality of the file. Clean the file. Apply chalk, oil, or lard to the file. |
To make these chocolate-covered coconut candies, you will need: 1 3/4 cups of confectioners' sugar 1 3/4 cups of shredded coconut 1 cup of chopped almonds 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips Combine these ingredients in a large bowl until they form a sticky mixture. Use your hands to divide the mixture into 1 inch (2.5 cm) balls, then place them on a greased cookie sheet and leave to chill in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes. While the coconut candies are chilling, place the chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high power for one minute. Stir the chocolate, then continue to microwave for 10 to 20 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted. Once the coconut candies of hardened, dip them into the melted chocolate, then allow the excess to drip off. Place the chocolate-covered candies on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. If you like, you can sprinkle some extra shredded coconut or flaked almonds on top, to decorate. Allow the chocolate to set before devouring! | Gather your ingredients. Combine the coconut, almonds, sugar and milk. Melt the chocolate chips. Dip the coconut candies in chocolate. |
If you want to create an animated GIF from still images, make sure you have the images on your computer or mobile device. If the images are online, download them first to your PC or to your Mac. There are lots to choose from, such as GifCreator and GIFMaker Video Maker. Both of these apps, and many others, are accessible on the web—no downloads required. These converters generally have similar features, including the ability to modify the size of each frame and control animation speed. They can also be used on all mobile devices with web browsers. There are also apps available for download that allow you to create GIFs, but many of the free ones are bogged down with ads. If you want to download an app, make sure you read reviews of each product before downloading. With the converter open in your browser, find the button that says something along the lines of “Upload Images” (depending on which converter you're using). A browse box should appear, allowing you to select your first image. Double-click the image or select it and click “Open.” You should see a thumbnail appear in the converter. Most converters will also display some adjustable settings below the image, such as size or repeat times. You can move the sliders around to adjust these aspects now. You can also come back to them later by clicking the thumbnail of the image. Upload additional photos by clicking the “Upload Images” button. Most converters allow you to drag the images around to arrange them in different orders, so don't worry if you upload them out of sequence. You can also adjust the size of each image. If your converter doesn't already show a preview of the animation, look for a button that says “Preview” or “Play” to check your work. Once you're done making adjustments to the order and size of your animation, click “Create GIF animation” or “Create GIF” to open the Save dialog. Select a memorable file name, as well as a folder on your device that you'll remember. Click “Save” or “Download” to save your creation. | Gather a set of images. Choose an image-to-GIF converter. Upload your first image to the converter. Adjust the size of the image. Upload and adjust more images. Create the GIF file. |
Here's what you'll need to make non-alcoholic ginger ale: 1 cup (200 g) peeled, finely chopped ginger 2 cups (450 ml) water 1 cup (225 g) sugar 1 cup (225 ml) water 1/2 cup (115 ml) club soda (per glass) A few drops of lime juice Lime wedges (for garnish) Add the ginger, which should be peeled and finely chopped. Reduce heat to medium low and let the ginger sit in the simmering water for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 20 minutes. Any longer than that and it might be too gingery. Discard the ginger pieces. The water should be completely infused with the ginger taste, so you don't need them. Dissolve 1 cup granulated sugar into 1 cup of boiling water. When it's not grainy anymore, it's ready. Set aside. This is the amount needed for each glass. Add a few drops of fresh lime juice and a lime wedge to each drink. Serve chilled and enjoy! | Gather your ingredients. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer. In a separate saucepan, make the simple syrup. Mix 1/2 cup of ginger water with 1/3 cup of the simple syrup and 1/2 cup of club soda. |
Before there were tablets and cell phones, road trippers passed the time by playing car games. Car games are a fun way to engage with your fellow passengers and your changing surroundings. Participants are required to react quickly, think creatively, and remain observant. Classic car ride games include: The License Plate Game—each time you spot a license plate from a different state, check off the state on a map. Whoever spots the most license plates from different states at the end of the trip wins. The Alphabet Signs Game—scan signs, license plates, and billboards for the letters of the alphabet. Whoever spots all the letters, A through Z, in order first wins. Custom Scavenger Hunt—prior to leaving for the trip, come up with a list of items, people, and places. Give everyone a list so they can keep track of their discoveries and points. Whoever finds the most items, people, and/or places by the end of the trip wins. Create your own car game. Determine who can repeat the most lines from a song or movie. Count the number of advertisements you see for a specific product. Have a contest to see who can purchase the wackiest souvenirs. There are plenty of wireless games and activities that you can play in the car. Trade in your tablet for a magnetic board game. Set aside your cell phone and pick up a card game. Put away your computer and pick up pens and an activity book or drawing pad. Car friendly games include: Tic-Tac-Toe, magnetic checkers/chess, hangman, trivia card games, games that only require a deck of cards, such as solitaire or free cell. Car friendly activities include: drawing, journaling, crossword puzzles, word searches, sudoku puzzles, and fill-in-the-blank stories. Reading allows you to escape into another universe, time period, and/or life. Reading a captivating story (or even assigned reading) will help the miles fly by. Pick out a book or two from your local library or bookshop before you leave on your trip. If you’re prone to car sickness, ask someone in the car to read out loud to everyone. Put your GPS in the glove box and pull out of good ol’ fashioned map. Every passenger can take turns reading the map and guiding the drive towards the next destination. You can even turn navigating into a game. Print out maps and an itinerary of your trip for every passenger. Whenever someone asks “Where are we?” or “Are we there yet?” have them pull out their map and itinerary. They can use road signs and these resources to determine where they are and/or when they might arrive at their next destination. Road trips are excellent times to catch up with your loved ones, get to know new people, and create new memories. Spend time talking to the people in your car. You can share personal anecdotes, tell funny jokes, debate hot topics. If you didn't all participate in planning the trip, discuss the itinerary in the car. | Play classic car ride games. Play car-friendly games and activities. Read a book. Take turns navigating. Talk to each other. |
Leftover foodstuffs can cover up stains, shielding them from your cleaning efforts. Rinse and dry the dishes before continuing. To remove deep stains from your dishes, you'll need to introduce a solvent to dissolve the stain so that it can be washed away. Baking soda is a popular and convenient option and is significantly less caustic than industrial solvents. Start with a tablespoon of baking soda, and add just enough water or white vinegar to make a sticky paste. Using a clean dish rag or scouring pad, scrub the stains vigorously with the solvent paste, then rinse. Lemon juice is another common household product which can function as a mild solvent, and is a good substitute for white vinegar. If a baking soda paste has proven ineffective, you may need to allow the solvents more time to deeply penetrate any stains. In enough hot water to completely submerge your dish, dissolve roughly 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda and 1 tbsp of white vinegar per cup of water, then allow the stained dishes to soak in the solution for 1-2 hours. If the stains have faded somewhat, but not completely, you may repeat the baking soda and vinegar soak. If the soak has not been effective at removing the stains, you'll need to consider more heavy-duty solvent options. If common household solvents have proven ineffective, you may need a more potent solvent to remove the stains on your dishes. Many brands and varieties are available. Whenever working with chemicals, be sure to follow any instructions on the product's package closely. Work in a well-ventilated area, and avoid exposure to any caustic chemicals by wearing rubber gloves. Rinse your dishes thoroughly after applying the solvent to ensure that none of it remains on the dish. Not all commercially available heavy-duty dish cleaners are appropriate for all types of dish. Read the packaging carefully, and familiarize yourself with your options before purchasing. Chlorine bleach, or any product containing it, should not be used on ceramics or glazed china, as it may interact with, and ruin, the glaze. Oxygen bleach (usually used for laundry) can be used instead. Mix oxygen bleach powder in hot water, allow it to cool to room temperature, and allow your dishes to soak. This will remove most stains, even the crack-like "crazing lines" which may begin appearing as ceramics age. A common alternative for removing stains on china is 20% hydrogen peroxide solution, which is available in most pharmacies. Simply apply the solution to the affected area of the dish, then wash and rinse thoroughly. | Wash dishes thoroughly. Spot-clean stained dishes using a baking soda paste. Use a soaking solution of baking soda and vinegar to remove deeper stains. Rinse the dishes, and evaluate any remaining stains. Try a more powerful solvent. Use care when bleaching ceramics. |
Believe it or not, flirting is scientifically effective. In fact, studies show that the most successful people are not necessarily the most physically attractive, but those who shows their availability through confidence and basic flirting techniques like smiling and eye contact. For men, the most successful flirting techniques are quick glances as well as “space maximization” postures – i.e. sitting with an arm extended across the back of a nearby chair. These moves show interest, but also social confidence. If you genuinely like the girl, let her know it through your behavior. Don't just flirt. Notice her. Notice what she wears. Notice what she says, what she likes and dislikes, and what interests her. In short, listen to her. You might be surprised how much these small things matter. If she likes you, remembering that your mystery girl loves to watch Gilmour Girls or has a side interest in astrophysics can go along way. Ask her questions. Without being intrusive, show interest in her by asking about her likes and dislikes, her interests, or just how she is doing. Give her a compliment on what she's wearing. Try something simple like, “Wow, is that a new skirt? You look very pretty in it.” This signals two things: you noticed her appearance and approve of it. At a certain point you will need to press the issue to clarify whether or not she is really into you. Ask her out! Yes, this will be stressful, but the worst she can do is turn you down. Then, you will know that she was indeed messing with you. The response that your invitation gets should give you an answer. A yes is obvious: she likes you! If your mystery girl starts acting weird or stops talking to you, most likely someone else is on her mind and she feels uncomfortable. If she continues your current relationship without any change, on the other hand, it could be that she is simply messing with you. Give her some space to sort things out if she appears hesitant. An evasive reply may mean that she is uncertain – she may be starting to have feelings for you but is not sure. All you can do is give her some time and space. Gracefully accept whatever response you get. It will do no good to continue to pursue her after a clear rejection. She was probably just flirting and didn't consider you dating material. In case of a rejection, avoid being obnoxious and move on. Resist the temptation to stick it out. She wasn't interested and time will probably not change that. Try to find a girl who is really interested in you. Keep all of the advice here in mind and continuing looking for that special mystery lady. | Flirt back. Show interest in her. Ask her out. Respect the outcome. |
In case the wax spills while pouring, protect your surface so that clean up is simple and easy. Dried wax is easier to clean up since the large pieces can be picked off and the residue spot-cleaned. Going slow and steady will prevent the wax from cracking when it settles and avoids creating air pockets within the jar. When the candle burns, the top layer of wax will melt and pool around the wick. You don't want the wax to overflow when you first start burning your candle. There can often be a sinkhole of wax that forms around the wick as it begins to set. Simply pour a little more wax into the sunken area and give the jar a light shake to settle the wax evenly. Leave about a quarter of an inch of wick above the top of the candle. If the wick is too long, it will flop over and burn incorrectly. If it is too short, you will have trouble getting it to light and it may drown in the melted top layer of wax. | Place a tray or newspaper under your jars. Pour the wax into your jars slowly. Leave space at the top of the candle as you pour. Top off the candle with a little more wax. Trim the wick before burning. |
A great way to take any outfit to the next level is by adding a pair of heels. Heels will make your legs look longer while also taking your outfit from casual to chic. If you're dressing up for date night or going to a restaurant, wear your mom jeans with a pair of heels and a blouse. Make sure you cuff the hems so that your heels will be noticed. Offset a casual top, such as a crop top or sweater, with heels to create a bolder look. For a classic and simple look, pair your mom jeans with flats. To make sure your flats are noticed, cuff the bottom of your jeans or choose cropped jeans. Pair your jeans and flats with a blouse for a great look. Flats are a great choice if you're tall and don't want to add more height while wearing shoes. Ballet flats also go with sweaters as well as blouses, or even a t-shirt. For a casual look, pair your mom jeans with your favorite pair of sneakers. You'll look stylish and comfortable at the same time, and you can wear a t-shirt to complete the look. Putting on some lace-up boots and a loose-fitting t-shirt with your mom jeans will give you an edgy look. You can also pair your lace-up boots with a tucked-in buttoned down men's shirt for a tomboy look. Black lace-up boots are fairly easy to find in shoe stores due to their popularity, and they go great with many different outfits. | Wear heels to show off your legs. Opt for flats when wearing cuffed or cropped jeans. Put on sneakers to wear with your mom jeans. Wear lace-up boots for a statement outfit. |
There are several different ways that you can quickly open this menu. Press ⊞ Win+X or right-click on the Start button and select "Power Options". Open the Charms bar, select Settings, then "Change PC Settings", and then click Control Panel. Select Power Options from the Control Panel menu. Press ⊞ Win+R, type powercfg.cpl, and press ↵ Enter. This is located in the left frame of the window. You may be prompted to enter the administrator password. This will enable the Hibernate option when you open the Shutdown menu. Click Save changes By default, the Power button on your computer will completely shut the computer down, and the Sleep button will put it into Sleep mode. You can change either of these buttons to "Hibernate" by using the drop-down menus. | Open the Power Options menu. Click the "Choose what the power buttons do" link. Click the "Change settings that are currently available" link. Check the "Hibernate" box at the bottom of the window. Decide if you want to change the Power or Sleep button functions. |
A broken bone, whatever bone it is, is a serious injury. At the first sign of a fracture, call your veterinarian or emergency clinic for prompt treatment and relief of pain. Your cat deserves medical care and treatment for a broken bone, even if that treatment simply means that the cat's pain is managed. Your veterinarian will assess the overall health of the cat, in addition to paying attention to the area of the suspected fracture. This will increase the veterinary bill, so prepare yourself to deal with the financial impact of the assessment and treatment. In most cases, to get a proper X-ray the cat will need to be sedated and posed in different positions. This includes on its back, on its side, from the top of the back, and, in the case of jaw fractures, at various angles with the mouth both opened and closed. The most common way for a veterinarian to diagnose a fracture is by use of radiographs or X-rays. Many closed fractures (those beneath the skin) are easily seen once a proper X-ray is taken. In the case of an open fracture, the broken bone will be obviously sticking out of the body, but X-rays need to be taken of these fractures, as there may be other fractured bones beneath the skin. In most cases a number of X-rays need to be taken to properly assess the fracture. In some cases, specialized techniques are used to catch those fractures that are not a “simple” break. Bones can fracture in any direction (diagonally, spirally) or they can shatter into pieces. The treatment will vary depending on the type and location of the fracture. For example, many hair-line fractures will heal on their own if they are immobilized. However, open fractures and spiral fractures will likely require in-depth surgery to correct. Many times amputation is the only solution to a broken tail. However, a fracture which only occurs at the tip can sometimes heal on its own. Severe health problems, such as a fracture, are a good reason to invest in pet insurance. If you have pet insurance and your cat gets a devastating injury, the cost will be offset and you will not have to weigh your financial situation against the health of your pet. | Take your cat to its veterinarian. Allow your veterinarian to take X-rays of the area. Follow your veterinarian's suggestions for treatment. |
The first step to solving a two step algebraic equation is just to write the problem so you can start to visualize the solution. Let's say we're working with the following problem: -4x + 7 = 15. The next step is to find a way to keep "-4x" on one side and to keep the constants (whole numbers) on the other side. To do this, you'll have to do the "Additive Inverse," finding the opposite of +7, which is -7. Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation so that the "+7" on the same side as the variable term is canceled out. Just write "-7" below the 7 on one side and below the 15 on the other so the equation remains balanced. This will complete the process of isolating the variable term. Subtracting 7 from +7 on the left side of the equation will leave no constant term (or 0) on the left side of the equation. Subtracting 7 from +15, on the right side of the equation, will leave you with 8. Therefore, the new equation is -4x = 8. -4x + 7 = 15 = -4x = 8 The coefficient is the number attached to the variable. In this example, the coefficient is -4. To remove the -4 in -4x, you'll have to divide both sides of the equation by -4. Right now, the x is being multiplied by the -4, so the opposite of this operation is division and you'll have to do it on both sides. To do this, divide the left side of the equation, -4x, by -4, to get x. Divide the right side of the equation, 8, by -4, to get -2. Therefore, x = -2. You've taken two steps -- subtraction and division -- to solve this equation. | Write the problem. Decide whether to use addition or subtraction to isolate the variable term. Add or subtract the constant on both sides of the equation. Eliminate the coefficient of the variable through division or multiplication. Solve for the variable. |
Be ready to call the police first, then the parents. Keep the kids and yourself in any of the following if a break in occurs: Upstairs, in a room, with door locked and a chair ( or any strong object) against the door. In a closet, locked and be very quiet. In the parent's room, or any room with a bed you can hide under. If you become very scared, stay on the line with the emergency line. Or kids become scared, have them talk to the parents on the phone, or have them play a game on any portable device, just keep them and yourself calm. Tell the kids to be very quiet. | Know what to do if there is a break in. |
You can download the installer here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GettingUbuntu. After downloading the installer, save it onto a bootable DVD or flash drive. Although Ubuntu can be used just by running it from the DVD or flash drive installation disk, installing it on your computer will wipe out all the data on your hard drive. Back up all the important files and documents before you proceed installing Ubuntu. If you're using a flash drive, plug it into any USB port on your computer. | Download an Ubuntu installation disk. Back up all the files of your computer. Insert the DVD installer into the CD drive. Restart your computer. |
Using the thumb of your free hand, press into the gap created by the inner bend of the second knuckles. This test can help you determine how tight your fist currently is. Make sure that you use the thumb and not the thumbnail. You should be unable to press into the gap with your thumb, but the effort should not cause any pain. If you can break into the fist gap with your thumb, the fist is too loose. If pressing the fist causes considerable pain, the fist is too tight. A second test you can use to gauge the tightness of your fist requires you to gradually squeeze your fist tighter and tighter. Use this test to give yourself an idea of how a properly formed fist should feel. Make a fist and place your thumb against the knuckles of your index and middle fingers. Squeeze your fist a little. The first two knuckles should tighten against each other, but the fist should still feel somewhat loose. This is the tightest your fist should feel as you strike with it. Continue squeezing your fist until the thumb reaches the knuckle of your ring finger. You should feel the first knuckle of your index finger weaken, and your little finger will squeeze inward in a manner that causes the knuckle to collapse inward. At this point, the structure of your fist is too distorted to be effective or safe to use while striking. | Press into the gap. Slowly squeeze the fist. |
Place 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of sour cream or yogurt into the pot of curry. Mix it in with a wooden spoon. Taste the curry to see if the spiciness has been reduced. If the curry is still too spicy, continue adding a spoonful of either ingredient and tasting it to see if it improves the flavor. Be careful not to add too much sour cream or yogurt, as this may make the consistency of the curry too thick. Many curries have a coconut base, which means that adding coconut milk can work perfectly to dial down the heat. Add 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of coconut milk to the curry sauce, and taste it to see if it has helped. Simply add another spoonful or two if the first wasn't enough, and keep tasting the curry to see if the flavor has improved. Milk can also help to tone down the spiciness of curry. Pour 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of milk into the pot that has the curry sauce in it, and mix it in to combine it with the other ingredients. Taste the curry after you add the milk. If it hasn't reduced the spiciness enough, add a bit more and try it again. Don't add too much milk at one time, as it could change the consistency of the curry and make it watery. Whole fat milk is the best to add to curries. Use either an oil that tastes neutral, such as vegetable oil, or one that will complement the flavors in the dish. Only add 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of oil at a time, and mix it in thoroughly. Always try the curry before adding more oil to see how it has changed the taste. | Add sour cream or yogurt if you don't mind thickening the curry. Use coconut milk if it matches the flavor. Add milk if you don't mind thinning the curry. Use extra oil if the recipe already includes oil. |
Search your library's online catalog for the book you want to borrow. To narrow your search, you can filter search results to include digital download books only. Although the standard borrowing window is 21 days, some Overdrive accounts give you the option of choosing a shorter time period, such as seven or fourteen days. Select the time period that best fits your needs. If you know you are a slow reader, only check out one digital book at a time so you don't keep other patrons waiting. Overdrive offers a few downloading options, depending on the reader you are using. Options should include a computer PDF format, a Kindle format, and a Nook format. The Nook format might also read “EPUB” or something similar. | Select the book you want to borrow. Choose the length of time you wish to borrow the book for. Choose the correct format for download. |
You can create an easy trap from common household supplies. The base of the trap is created out of two empty soda pop bottles. The pop bottles will be rigged to attract minnows in, but won't let them out. You'll need these supplies: 2 2-3 liter pop bottles 1 woodworking nail (size isn't important) Twine or small string Scissors Pliers Access to a flame 15-20 feet of rope, string, or twine Use your scissors to cut out a third of the bottom of one bottle. It is important to keep the cap, or top part, untouched. Cut out the “neck and shoulders” of the second bottle. This is the top portion of the bottle; a half inch below the part of the bottle where the sides begin to straighten out. The bottles must be the same size before you cut into the bottles. Remove the cap from the second, smaller bottle. Take the second bottle and insert it into the first bottle. Turn on your flame to a low setting and grip your nail's head using pliers. Once your grip is secure, place the point directly in the flame for about thirty seconds. Poke 10 to 12 holes around the bottom circumference of the conjoined bottles. Space out the holes about an inch apart. Use the string or twine to sew the two bottles together. You can either use a large piece of string to sew around the circumference, or use individual strings to secure the bottles. If you are sewing, thread the string over into a hole followed by an under thread. You could also cut out individual strings for each hole. Use a double knot on each hole. If you sewed the bottles, tie the tail securely in a double knot and cut off the excess string. Reheat the nail with the flame using the grip from the pliers. Let the nail's point heat for about 30 seconds. Create several holes all over the top bottle. Create at least two dozen or so holes. Reheat the nail if it becomes tough to puncture through the plastic. The trap works by sinking into a body of water for several hours. To reel the trap in, you'll need to attach a rope or string. Gather a long narrow rope, string or twine that is about 15-20 feet. Tie a double knot to the top of the trap around the neck. Tie the opposite end to a nearby tree or secure it with a heavy rock near the water. Use a secure object that is close to the water so the trap will sink deeper. Search for a spot along a moving body of water like a stream or creek. Creeks will have a larger population of minnows. Check a map to locate creeks that feed into a larger body of water. Now it's time to fill the trap with bait to lure in the minnows. The trap is designed to attract minnows inside, but won't let them out. Add some bread or crackers through the bottom of the trap and shake the trap to secure the bait. Once the rope is secured around the bottle and nearby object, toss the trap into the water. Check on the trap in two hours. The trap will be more effective if left overnight. Pour the captured minnows into your bait bucket. | Gather your supplies. Connect the bottles. Prepare the stitching. Sew the bottles together. Puncture the bottle. Attach a line. Find a minnow-rich area. Set the minnow trap. |
Pluck or wax any hairs you don't want in your brow line. Brush your eyebrows upward with a spoolie brush to see the shape of your brows. Trim the tops of your brows if you have longer hairs you don't want above your brow line. Use an eyebrow pencil to line it. Shape the bottom arch into the shape you want for your brows. Make your line heavier from the center of your iris outward. You want to end with a very dark, well defined tail for your brow. Use an angled brush and brow powder or eyeshadow to fill in any sparse areas. Make light strokes working from the inner corner of your eye outward. Also use your angled brush and powder to smooth out and blend the color from your pencil. Apply more powder at the ends of your brow. Consider using a slightly lighter shade of powder in the inner corner of your eye to emphasize the gradient effect. Take your spoolie brush and brush through the beginning of your eyebrow. Wiggle the brush around to soften the color on the inside of your eye. Next, lightly brush your brows outward with the spoolie brush. Make sure to blend any clumps of color as you brush. Outline the edges of your eyes and the rim of your bottom arch with concealer. Use a concealer brush and blend the concealer. You can also use a concealer pencil, but be sure to blend it very well. Apply some clear gel or clear mascara to set your brows. Further highlight your arches by feathering very light eyeshadow under your brow bone up to your eyebrow arch. | Start with clean, dry brows. Line the bottom arch of your brow. Fill in your brows with powder. Diffuse the color at the beginning of your brow. Clean and set your brows. |
If you smoke, then the number one thing you can do to prevent CAD or CHD is to quit. Smoking puts added stress on the heart, increases blood pressure, and leads to other cardiovascular complications. Those who smoke a pack a day are at twice the risk of a heart attack as non-smokers. About 20% of all heart disease-related deaths in the U.S. stem from smoking. In fact, you can check your blood pressure once a day from the comfort of your home. Talk to your doctor about the device that he or she thinks would be best for you. Most of the at-home blood pressure devices involve you putting the device on your wrist, holding your wrist out in front of you at heart level, and then checking your blood pressure reading. Ask your doctor what your normal, resting blood pressure is. This will give you a standard to compare your daily readings to. Because coronary heart disease is a cardiovascular (aka heart) issue, you should do cardiovascular exercises to strengthen your heart. Cardio exercises include running, walking briskly, swimming, biking, or any other exercise that elevates your heartbeat. You should try to exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. Speak with your doctor before beginning any exercise regiment to make sure it's appropriate for your health and fitness levels. She can usually even recommend options that are tailored to your specific needs. The healthy diet should consist of heart-healthy foods that also keep your weight and cholesterol at a healthy level. A balanced diet should consist of: High quantities of fruits and vegetables containing balanced daily intakes of vitamins and minerals Lean proteins such as fish and skinless chicken Whole grain products, including wheat bread, brown rice, and quinoa. Low-fat dairy products such as yogurt. Less than 3 grams of salt a day to reduce your chances of developing high blood pressure In particular, you should get fish that is rich in omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 reduces the risk of inflammation in the body, which in turn reduces your chances of getting inflamed blood vessels that can lead to heart disease. Fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids include: Salmon, tuna, mackerel, trout, and herring If you are concerned about your heart's health, you should stay away from foods with high amounts of saturated fats or trans fats. These raise your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol levels and can clog your arteries and lead to heart diseases. Sources of saturated fat include red meats, ice cream, butter, cheese, sour cream, and products made with lard. Deep-fried products are usually loaded with saturated fats. Trans fats are usually found in fried and processed foods. Shortening that is made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is another common source of trans fats. Consume fats from fish and olives. These fats are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help lower your risk of heart attack and heart disease. You should also avoid eating more than an egg a day, especially if you have difficulty controlling your cholesterol levels. Although eggs are usually healthy in moderation, eating too many of them may increase your risk of heart failure or heart disease. When you do eat eggs, don't load them down with fats such as cheese or butter. | Quit smoking. Get your blood pressure checked regularly. Exercise regularly. Maintain a healthy diet. Eat fish at least twice a week. Avoid excessively fatty foods. |
The support posts belong in the open areas on the boat's deck. Each post needs a bottom and top cap to hold it in place properly. Place the first post near the bow, making sure it's at least 10 in (25 cm) above the highest point in your boat. Place a second post near the boat's stern. If you wish to make your own posts, measure the boat's height from the deck to the highest point. Purchase 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm) wood posts 10 in (25 cm) taller than your measurement, then fit them with foam caps purchased online. You only need 2 posts for small powerboats. Place additional posts to support the shrink wrap on larger boats. Install an additional post for every 8 ft (2.4 m) of boat length you need to cover. Run a support strap from the back end of the boat to the front. Thread it through the grooves on the support post caps. Then, lay more straps side to side across the boat, including a single strap through each cap. Buckle all of the straps to grab rails or cleats along the boat's edges to keep them locked in place. Make sure the straps are tight and secure. They form a stable frame to fit the shrink wrap over. If the straps look loose, the shrink wrap will also be loose. If you can't find a place to anchor the strapping, run it all the way down to the trailer underneath the boat. Measure from the end of the strapping to about 8 in (20 cm) below the metal rub rail around the edge of the boat. Cut new straps to length, then tie the straps to the cleats and edge rails. Shape the free ends of the straps into well-tied loops about 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) in size. Tie the straps in place using a basic overhand knot. Using a different kind of knot is also fine as long as the straps are well-secure. Start at the rear or stern end of the boat. Run a new piece of strapping through each of the loops you tied, making sure it fits tightly against the boat's side. When you get back to the stern, tie the ends of the strap together with a buckle. Pull the strap as tight as you can before tying it. For assistance, use a strap tensioning tool, available online and in most shrink wrap kits. You can tie the perimeter band around the boat's propeller. Use it as an anchor point to keep the strap tight and secure. | Set up support posts along the center of your boat. Tie the support posts in place with polyester straps. Tie loops to the end of each piece of strapping. Wrap a perimeter band all the way around the boat. |
Washing your dog's food and water dishes in the dishwasher is preferable, since the water gets hot enough (140 degrees F/60 degrees C) to remove and kill bacteria. In addition, cleaning the dishes in the dishwasher is a great alternative if you do not have much time for handwashing. Even with a pair of cleaning gloves, your hands would probably not be able to tolerate water that is as hot as the water in your dishwasher. To prevent cross-contamination, it is preferable to wash your dog's dishes by themselves in the dishwasher. If you decide to wash them separately, consider purchasing several dishes so you can fill and run the dishwasher every few days. It may not be practical for you to wash just one or two of your dog's dishes in the dishwasher at a time. It may make you a little squeamish to put your dog's food and water dishes in with your own bowls and plates. However, it may be okay to do so if you have a 'sanitize' setting on your dishwasher. This setting would effectively kill and remove all bacteria, thus preventing cross-contamination. If you are not comfortable combining the dishes, run separate dishwasher loads. Whether you have a combined load or separate loads, select the hottest temperature setting on your dishwasher. | Place your dog's food and water dishes in the dishwasher. Clean your dog's dishes separately. Clean your dog's dishes with your own dishes. |
Most if not all car seat manufacturers recommend that harness straps not be placed in a washing machine or hand cleaned with harsh detergents. Surface cleaning with a soft cloth, lukewarm water, and a gentle soap if necessary are the typical recommendations. While such delicate care may seem odd for these strong, protective straps that are meant to stand up to car accidents, the concern lies in the fact that vigorous washing and/or harsh chemicals can weaken the tensile strength of the strap material. This can occur even when the strap still looks strong. But such weakening would make a failure much more possible in an accident. Focus on wiping away surface stains, and forget about attempting deep cleaning. Use only a mild soap, like hand soap, if necessary. If the straps are so disgustingly soiled that you can't stand to keep using them, or look worn or damaged in any way, immediately replace them. Contact the seat manufacturer to see if replacement straps are available. This should be able to save you from having to buy a whole new seat. Whether plastic or metal, the buckles should be able to hold up to more vigorous cleaning than the straps. However, they are still essential components that should face minimal wear and tear to ensure they work when it really counts. Simply dangle the buckle on the strap and dip it into a bucket of lukewarm water, then slosh it around a bit to loosen any gunk inside the mechanism. Clean the surface with a soft cloth and water (and mild soap if needed). Fresh air, sunshine, and time are the best ways to remove odors from harness straps. If that's not possible, at least let them air dry thoroughly before re-installation. Never place harness straps in the dryer, or use a hot blow dryer on them. Extreme heat could also possibly damage the tensile strength. Make sure the inside of the buckle is thoroughly dry as well, to prevent any rusting or corrosion. | Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wipe down harness straps gently with water. Dunk the buckle in warm water. Let straps and buckles air dry. |
Opt for a mild detergent to prevent damage to the faucet surface. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 mL) of dishwashing liquid in a small bowl. Add 2 cups (0.47 L) of warm water. Mix the ingredients with a dining utensil to create some suds. Soak a regular washrag in the soap mixture. Move in a gentle circular motion across the surface. Wash the base, handle, and neck of the faucet thoroughly. Cover the bristles of an old toothbrush with baking soda. Add a few drops of water to create a baking soda paste, if you choose. Move in a gentle back-and-forth motion until the surface is free of grime. Cut off a 12 inch (30.48 cm) piece of floss. Place the string between the cracks or spaces in the surface of the faucet. Move in an up-and-down motion, as you would when you floss your teeth. Dampen a clean cloth. Move it over the surface to clear away the soap mixture, grime, and gunk from the floss cleaning. Continue to rinse until the surface is free of dirt. Use gentle back-and-forth strokes along the entire surface. Continue until the surface is completely dry. This step will also leave a nice shine. | Use a dish soap mixture. Scrub the faucet. Scrub grimy areas with a toothbrush. Clean small cracks with dental floss. Rinse the surface with cold water. Dry the surface with a microfiber cloth. |
Stick to short-sleeved items like t-shirts, shorts, tank tops, and moisture-wicking activewear until you’ve built up an immunity to the heat. Pieces with loosely-woven materials and more relaxed fits are also preferable, as they’ll allow your skin to breathe. Whatever you wear, it's important that it be properly ventilated to release heat rather than trapping it close to your body. Choose light-colored garments over darker ones. Lighter colors reflect the sun's rays, which cuts down on how much heat they hold, whereas dark colors absorb it. Load up on foods that contain beneficial electrolytes and key vitamins and minerals before and after venturing outdoors. Fruits and vegetables like bananas, spinach, avocados and beans are all good choices. Just as it's so important to stay hydrated, proper nutrition is also a critical part of taking care of your body. Don't shy away from salty foods. These cause you to retain water, which is useful for combating dehydration. Protein-rich offerings like lean meats, fish, eggs and nuts will satisfy your hunger for longer without filling you up too much. Some of the most common warning signs of heat-related illness include dizziness, nausea, overwhelming fatigue and an accelerated heart rate. If you become aware of any of these warning signs, stop what you’re doing immediately and find someplace to escape the heat. A cool shower (not ice cold—a drastic change of temperature can be a shock to the body) will help return your body to a normal temperature. Heat exhaustion can be fatal when ignored. Practice good judgment and avoid taking unnecessary chances with your wellbeing. | Wear lightweight clothing. Replace lost nutrients with food. Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion. |
Go around the area you want to dry and pick up or relocate any rocks, brush, or other ground cover you find sitting on top of the dirt. Clearing away these materials will improve the site's exposure to air and sunlight, both of which have a natural drying effect on wet soil. It's especially important to do away with absorbent plant matter. Things like dead leaves, old mulch, and decaying plant stalks have a tendency to hold water, which will just keep your soil soggy. If you don't clear your work site first, there's also a risk that you could inadvertently work the debris down into the soil as you turn it, making the problem worse. You can enhance air circulation and access to sunlight even further by cutting back sources of deep shade, such as overgrown shrubs and high branches with thick foliage. Aeration will only help dry out your dirt if it isn't totally saturated. If there's visible puddling or pooling on the surface, you’ll either need to give the excess moisture time to disappear on its own or resort to a different, more immediate method, such as adding organic drying amendments or lime. You’ll know your soil is ready to aerate once it's firm to the touch. It can still be wet, but it shouldn't be so soft that it loses its shape easily. As mentioned, proper exposure to sunlight and air is key to drying out soggy soil quickly. For this reason, it's best to plan your project for a clear, dry stretch where no further precipitation is expected. A basic step aerator will work best for small yards and isolated patches of dirt. Long-pronged gardening forks, spike rakes, and strap-on aeration shoes are another useful option. Each of these tools is inexpensive, intuitive, and easy to clean and maintain. If you need to cover more ground, it may be worth it to invest in a manual or motorized rotary aeration machine. Start at one end of the site and work your way across to the opposite end. Then, turn and go back in the opposite direction, using the prongs of your tool to churn up a fresh patch of untouched soil. Continue in this way until you’ve turned the entire area you want to dry. As you work, the prongs of your aerator will open up lots of little holes in the dirt, allowing more air and sunlight to get in. To use a step aerator, place the prongs against the ground at a 90-degree angle and place your full weight on the head of the tool with one foot to plunge it into the dirt. When using a rake or fork, thrust the prongs into the ground like a spear, then rock the long handle back and forth to loosen the soil. If you’ve opted for a pair of aeration shoes, simply strap them to your feet and walk back and forth across your work site. With this method, you’ll get a little exercise as an added bonus! Operating an aerator machine is usually as easy as pushing it across your work surface like a lawn mower, but be sure to consult the manufacturer's instructions to ensure that you’re using the tool safely and effectively. As soon as you’re finished, collect any lingering debris that your aerator uncovered. Afterwards, make an effort to keep rocks, fallen branches, deteriorating plant matter and other materials picked up while the elements do their thing. As long as the weather stays dry, your soil should be workable within about a week's time. Removing large clumps of loosened dirt can give the soil more room to expand, which in turn will improve its ability to drain more completely. | Remove large pieces of debris from the surface of the soil. Allow standing water to dry naturally. Choose an aeration tool that’s appropriate for the size of your work site. Break up the surface of the soil with your aeration tool. Keep the aerated soil clear for the next few days. |
Presses are simple devices made with wood, cardboard, paper, and either metal screws, heavy weights, or straps that buckle. The idea is to dry the leaf under pressure. They are available for purchase at craft and hobby stores, on-line, or you can make your own. To make your own press, follow this process: Buy two pieces of plywood that are 9" x 12," and about ½ " (2.5 cm) thick; or any size that works for you. Stores that sell lumber usually will cut this for you. Drill holes for bolts in each corner of both pieces of wood. It's best to measure the placement of your holes to ensure they will line up no matter which way you put it together. Place bolts through the four holes in one piece of wood, with washers between the bolt and the wood. Cut clean cardboard and paper to the size of the press. These should be clean, so replace them when needed. Recycle cardboard boxes to cut your own to size. If the press is not square, cut your cardboard so the channels run in the direction of the shorter side for better air circulation. For each layer in the press, you will need two pieces of cardboard and several sheets of absorbent paper cut to size. Put the bottom wood on your work surface. Place a piece of cardboard on it, followed by paper, then the leaves, another sheet of paper, and finally a piece of cardboard. Repeat as many times as you’d like. It's fine to let the leaves overlap unless there's really prominent veining. Don't let stems lie on top of leaves as this will make ugly lines in the dry leaf. Check the leaves after a couple of weeks. Place your hand on the top paper in a layer… if it feels cool, the leaves are not yet dry. Put them back in the press to finish drying. There's no need to change the paper when pressing leaves. | Make or buy a press. Fill the press. Remove the leaves from the press when they're dry. |
Rods are also known as sharpening steel. While rods will, in a sense, sharpen your knives, what they are really doing with a rod is honing the blade--with the same result as sharpening your knife on a stone. There are several kinds of rods. The most common is the steel honing rod, which is also known as sharpening steel. It is a very effective and reliable way to sharpen your knife. Rods can also be made out of ceramic and diamond. Both of these materials are reliable because they are two of the hardest materials in existence. Diamond rods are known to create smoother blades, but both will sharpen knives very quickly. To be safe, place the tip on an old tea towel on top of your chopping block or cutting board. (So that you don't leave gashes in your counter tops, and dull your knife at the same time!) The rod should be held straight up and down so that it is perfectly vertical. | Know that rods are better for 'honing' the edges of knives. Hold the rod by the handle, so that the rod's tip is on the counter. |
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, you should stretch your muscles at least twice a week. You do not have to stretch before you work out. Experts do recommend that you stretch after you work out, however. Doing exercises that increase your overall flexibility, such as yoga, will help you prevent muscle injuries. Try a towel stretch to gently stretch your calves. Sit upright with your leg extended in front of you. Place a towel around your foot and hold the ends. Gently pull your toes toward your body until you feel a stretch in your calf muscle. Hold for 5 seconds. Relax. Repeat 10 times. Repeat for the other leg. Use a resistance band to strengthen your calves. Sit upright with one leg extended in front of you. Point your toes up towards your head. Wrap a resistance band around your foot and hold the ends. While maintaining tension on the band, push towards the floor with the top of your foot. You should feel your calf muscle tighten. Return to the starting position. Repeat 10-20 times for each leg. Use dynamic stretches to warm up before a workout. Unlike static stretches, which are usually held in the same position for a minute or more, dynamic stretches are similar to the motions of your workout. They are usually less intense. Try a brisk walk, either outside or on a treadmill. Walking lunges, leg swings, and other movements that get your blood flowing are a good warm up. You can also do some exercises on an exercise ball, such as light stretches. Overuse or repetitive strain can create the right conditions for a calf muscle injury. Consider taking a break from your usual sports or activities and trying a new exercise. | Stretch. Warm up before exercise. Take a break. |
If you have a video file on your computer that you didn't get through iTunes or Apple TV (such as a DVD you ripped), you can use a cloud storage app to get the file onto your iPad. There are a variety of options, but iCloud Drive is an option that's already included with your iPad. Start by making sure iCloud Drive is enabled: Open the Settings app. Tap your name at the top. Tap iCloud. Scroll down iCloud Drive, the white icon with a blue cloud. If the switch beside this option is green, iCloud Drive is already on. If it's gray or white, toggle the switch to the On position now. You can use your iCloud Drive storage to transfer large files, including movie files, between your computer and iPad. Start by visiting the iCloud website in any web browser. If you don't have a video player on your iPad that plays a variety of video files, you may need to install one. One reliable option is VLC Media Player, which is available for free from the App Store. See How to Download and Install VLC Media Player to learn how. Make sure to use the same Apple ID you use to sign in to your iPad. It's a white icon with a blue cloud inside. For example, if you downloaded VLC media player, open it, then navigate to the video file. If you see an error that says you can't open the file, open your media player first, select the option to open a file, | Enable iCloud Drive on your iPad. Go to https://www.icloud.com on your computer. Sign in with your Apple ID. Click iCloud Drive. Open the downloaded file in your media player. |
This can be Pay-By-Phone, Mail, Credit Card, and more. Different methods cost more, depending on fees charged to Jagex. You can also If you don't have access to a credit card or any other Internet payment methods, you can also purchase game cards from a retail store. These can be activated on the RuneScape website. | Send $5-8 to Jagex Limited by the payment method of your choice (This will vary from country to country). |
Coat a medium to large baking dish in butter or nonstick cooking spray. Cut your loaf of bread into slices. The slices should be 1 1⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) thick. Stack them in the pan in even, overlapping layers. You can use a rectangular dish or a deep dish pie pan. Break the eggs into a large bowl. Pour the eggnog, vanilla, and cinnamon into the bowl. Whisk together the ingredients until they are completely blended. Pour your mixture over the bread slices. Make sure you pour evenly so each slice is completely coated. Cover your dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place in the fridge overnight. If you don't want to let them set overnight, make sure you leave it in the fridge for at least 3 hours. Take your pan out of the fridge. Preheat your over at 350 degrees. Uncover your pan and set it aside. Put the butter, syrup, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Stir them together and cook over medium heat. Keep stirring the mixture until it begins to foam and bubble. Slowly pour your topping over the bread slices. Make sure you coat them and pour some in between the slices. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes. The top of the bread should be golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar and serve. This recipe makes 8 servings. | Prepare the pan. Whisk your wet ingredients. Soak your bread. Preheat your oven. Make your topping. Bake your bread. |
Word alignments are useful for tasks like statistical and neural machine translation and annotation projection.Statistical word aligners perform well, as do methods that extract alignments jointly with translations in NMT.However, most approaches require parallel training data and quality decreases as less training data is available.We propose word alignment methods that require little or no parallel data.The key idea is to leverage multilingual word embeddings – both static and contextualized – for word alignment.Our multilingual embeddings are created from monolingual data only without relying on any parallel data or dictionaries.We find that traditional statistical aligners are outperformed by contextualized embeddings – even in scenarios with abundant parallel data.For example, for a set of 100k parallel sentences, contextualized embeddings achieve a word alignment F1 that is more than 5% higher than eflomal. | We use representations trained without any parallel data for creating word alignments. |
This is most effective if you have access to a large group of people, such as a class of students or an office. Keep the questions basic so that you can get a good number of similar responses. For example, you could ask about favorite colors, or what they had for breakfast. Asking something more subjective, like favorite movies, will cause too much variation. If you don't have a group to survey, or you don't get enough similar answers, look online for common survey questions and responses. The host will need to be able to see the top 5 responses for each question in the game. | Write your own survey. Find online surveys. Create a master answer sheet. |
On your computer, create and name a folder that you can easily find later. You can name the folder anything you like, but when working with HTML, it's best to get in the habit of naming files and folders with short, single word names that are recognizable. Put the image you'd like to use as background into the HTML folder. If you aren't too concerned with ensuring your website will run well on older devices with slower internet connections, you should be safe in using a higher resolution image as your background. Simple images with light, repetitive patterns are also a good choice when deciding on a background image so that you can read any text on top of it. You can create an HTML file using a basic text editor app such as NotePad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac You can also use a what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) HTML editor such as Adobe Dreamweaver. If you are using a WYSIWYG editor, click the option to open a new HTML file on the start of the page. It's in the menu bar at the top of the page. It's in the file menu below. If you are using a PC, click Save As in the "File" drop-down menu. If you are using a Mac, click Save in the drop-down menu. Generally, the first page of a website is called "index", but you can the page anything you want. Type the name of the file in the text field next to "File Name". It's in the lower-right corner of the window. This saves the text document as an HTML document. | Create a folder to hold your HTML file and background image. Put the background image into the HTML folder. Open a text editor or HTML Editor. Click File. Click Save As (Notepad) or Save (TextEdit). Type a name for the HTML document. Click Save. |
. Seen the movie? Well, just like Haley Joel Osment, you can help others by "paying it forward." Simply do something nice for 3 people (or, preferably, more and with no limit) without being asked, and in return, tell them to do the same to 3 more people. And so on and so on. Imagine if everyone followed through with this and what kind of world it would be! Imagine a society where every single person did not look to harm another individual. You wouldn't have to lock your doors at night and self-defense would be a thing of the past. You may think one person cannot make a difference. The whole world is just seven billion individuals. Just think, you may inspire someone to be like you and start a chain reaction! ! Many believe that laughter is the best medicine you can have. Not only that, but people who are happy are often more healthy and are lots more fun to be around! Sharing a smile and a laugh with someone is easy, completely free, and may just make someone's day! When your happiness is contributing to the happiness and well-being of other people and the planet, that's called sustainable happiness! | Pay it forward Don’t intentionally hurt others. Laugh and smile |
Slashes ( " / " ) in phrases like and/or suggest that the options described are not mutually exclusive. Here is an example of good "and/or" usage:To register, you will need your driver's license and/or your birth certificate. Slashes are especially useful when it is impractical to recreate the original formatting of a poem or song. When using slashes in this way, be sure to include spaces before and after the slashes. Here is an example of slashes used to mark line breaks in a song:Row, row, row your boat / Gently down the stream. / Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, / Life is but a dream. By replacing and with a slash, you suggest that there is equal importance in both options listed. Use these replacements in moderation to place greater emphasis where and may not do so, as well as to avoid confusing the reader. You can also do the same for or, as in his/her. However, you should not use the slash to separate independent clauses. Here are examples of how to use and how not to use a slash in this way:CORRECT:"The student and part-time employee has very little free time." →"The student/part-time employee has very little free time." INCORRECT: "Do you want to go to the grocery store, or would you prefer to go to the mall?" →"Do you want to go to the grocery store / would you prefer to go to the mall?" | Use the slash to separate and from or, when appropriate. Use the slash when quoting lyrics and poetry to denote a line break. Also use the slash to replace the word and when joining two nouns. |
The living room is often the largest area of a house, but many people use it exclusively as a family or TV room. To open up more space, try dividing your living room into multiple zones with their own unique designs. These quadrants can stand in for rooms that you don't have enough space for, such as a dining room, playroom, or den. To partition the area with dividers, purchase large curtains, tides, or free-standing walls and arrange them inside your living room. To create quadrants without using dividers, arrange objects in the room based on their specific function. For most people, a bedroom is a private area that doesn't easily convert into a family or guest room. However, bedrooms are often the perfect location for a home office, personal den, or other private space. Converting your bedroom into a multi-purpose personal area will open up more rooms throughout your house without removing any privacy. If necessary, divide the room into quadrants so you have distinct areas for sleeping, relaxing, doing work, and the like. For particularly small rooms, see if your furniture items can serve 2 or more purposes, such as using your bed as a sofa or office chair. Dining rooms make a lot of sense for people that entertain guests regularly. However, they’re a bit out of place in tiny homes that don't get a lot of visitors. To open up an extra room for more important things, clear out your dining room and eat in the kitchen instead. | Divide your living room into multiple quadrants. Use your bedroom as an office or den. Eat in your kitchen instead of the dining room. |
Canceling your Weight Watchers membership online is the quickest and easiest method. You can cancel online services by filling out the cancellation form found under the "help" section on the Weight Watchers website. While you can also email your cancellation form, or call 800-651-6000 to request your eTools access be cancelled, this online method will save you the most time. However, you should note that your cancellation request can take up to 2 weeks to process. To save you time and make cancelling as painless as possible, login first as you’ll have to login into your account before you can begin the process. From the homepage of the Weight Watchers website you can find the login button in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Follow the prompts to login by entering your username and password. Click the link that takes you to your profile page. Here you will see several options, find the box that says “Cancel my account”. You may be brought to a page that gives you alternative options to cancelling. Just scroll down the page until you see the “Complete cancellation” button and click it. You may be asked to fill in your member number, name, email, and other information so that the customer service department can find your profile. Fill out all the necessary information to complete the cancellation form. Once you have completed the form look for a notification detailing your Weight Watchers cancellation. You should also receive an email shortly confirming you have cancelled. It also might be a good idea to take screenshots of your computer screen during cancellation for your own records, and just in case you have any issues you may need to dispute. Weight Watchers will refund you for any full, unused weeks that were prepaid on your monthly pass. | Go directly to the Weight Watchers website to cancel. Login to your account. Go to your profile page. Read and follow the cancellation instructions. Cancel your prepaid monthly membership card, if you use one, by filling out the cancellation form found under the "help" section on the Weight Watchers website. |
If you have access to multiple monitors, you may want to take a little time and determine which will provide the best experience for your console. Different consoles have different display needs. If you want to experience the game as it was intended to be played, try to get the best monitor for the job. You'll get the best image for newer consoles like a PS4 or Xbox One if you use a full High Definition (HD) 1080p monitor. Connecting HD consoles to a CRT (tube) will result in a blurry mess. Older consoles that don't output in HD will actually look better on older CRT monitors. Using a CRT for a system like an NES or Sega Genesis will give you a much more accurate image. Besides the image quality, it will improve your control in the game. This is due to the high refresh rate of the CRT monitor. The refresh rate is how fast the monitor updates the image on the screen. Connecting an older console to an HD monitor can result in poor control due to the low refresh rate. The image will also be stretched. This is the most important thing you'll need to know before you start connecting your console. Most modern monitors support HDMI and DVI connections. Some have VGA support. Older monitors may only have VGA and DVI, or VGA only. Very few monitors will have composite (RCA) support, which is what many older consoles use. Most modern consoles can be connected via HDMI. Most monitors have connection ports on the back. Many budget monitors only have one connection port. Older monitors may not have a removable cable. HDMI - This looks like an elongated USB plug with notches at both ends. It is the most common connector for modern monitors and consoles. DVI - This 24-pin connector is another common connector for monitors. It is not used for any video game systems. Luckily you can get converters. VGA - This is the old standard for monitors. Its 15 pin connector is typically blue. Most new monitors will not have this connector. No consoles support this, but you can get converters. Different consoles have different methods of connecting to a display. HDMI is the newest method, while the oldest are RCA and RF. PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U - All of these consoles support HDMI. The only exception is the launch version of the Xbox 360. These consoles also support component cables, though very few monitors do. Wii, PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, Nintendo 64, PS1, Super Nintendo, Genesis - These all support composite cables. The Wii, PS2, and Xbox also support component and S-Video, though it will be tough to find a monitor that does. The older consoles also support RF (coaxial) connections, which are essentially non-existent on monitors. If your monitor has speakers, you may be able to get the audio from your console to play through them. Most monitors don't have speakers, however, so you'll need to have something that can play the audio from the console. You'll need a converter to connect your console's audio cable to your speakers or headphones. If you're connecting via HDMI, you'll need a separate audio cable since the HDMI can't connect to speakers. Newer consoles like the PS4 may only support digital/optical audio output if you're not using HDMI for audio, which means you'll need a converter to connect to speakers. If you're using a PS4 and headphones, you'll be able to connect a pair of headphones directly to your controller, which means you won't need any converters or extra cables. You'll need something to convert to HDMI or DVI to connect an old console to a new monitor. There are many converters available. You can get boxes that support multiple old consoles with a single HDMI or DVI output to your monitor. Some video converter boxes may support audio connections as well. Most consoles only come with one video cable. Your PS3 may have come with a composite cable, but it supports HDMI. Get the cable that you need to make the easiest and best-quality connection to your monitor. HDMI cables work the same for all devices that support HDMI. Older connection types will require a cable that connects to your specific console. For example, you can use the same HDMI cable with your Xbox 360 and PS3, but if you are connecting using component cables you'll need console-specific cables. If your console is HDMI only, and your monitor only supports DVI, you can get an HDMI-to-DVI converter or special cable. | Get the right monitor for the job. Check your monitor's connection ports. Check your video game console's output ports. Get speakers or a pair of headphones, as well as an audio converter. Obtain a video converter box for non-HDMI consoles. Obtain the correct cable (if necessary). |
Laws regarding the sale of used mattresses and bedding vary by state or municipality. In many areas, used mattresses must be sterilized using approved methods and appropriately labeled before they can be resold. While these laws mostly apply to third-party sellers, such as furniture stores and consignment shops, it is important to familiarize yourself with the law in your area before you attempt to sell a mattress. Do an online search, using terms like “legal to sell used mattress in [my state].” Do an online search for used furniture stores in your area. Call around and find out if any of the stores in your area will buy used mattresses. You may need to provide proof of the age and brand of the mattress. Most resale stores will not purchase a mattress that is too old, in poor condition, or not considered a high-quality brand. While selling your mattress to a used furniture store is a convenient option, you will probably not get the best price for your mattress this way. Resale stores buy items at a low price and sell them at a markup in order to make a profit. to get a better price for your mattress. Some furniture stores will sell items on consignment, meaning that they will sell your item for you and take a percentage of the profit. It is in the consignment shop's best interest to get you the best possible price for your item, so you are likely to get a much better deal this way than you would selling your mattress to a resale shop outright. Consignment is probably only an option if your mattress is of very high quality and in extremely good or “like new” condition. Call ahead to find out if the store you are interested in will take mattresses, and ask what their requirements are for age and condition. Selling your mattress directly will likely net you the biggest profit, but may require a little more work on your part than other options. Use a website that specializes in selling used items, such as OfferUp, Craigslist, eBay, or the Facebook Marketplace. If you use one of these options, you will need to write a strong description of your mattress and provide good photographs. Some online sale venues may charge a listing fee or take a small percentage of the profit from your sale. Check the terms of use for each site and decide which option works best for you. | Look up local laws regarding the sale of used mattresses. Sell your mattress to a used furniture store. Go through a consignment shop Get the best price by selling your mattress directly. |
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