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It takes about an hour to make, mostly unattended. Reserve about 1/4 cup port. This will be used near the end. These will go in near the end. Do not boil. Stir every 10 minutes or so. When the sauce has reduced down far enough so it's starting to get thick (about 1 hour), strain the solids from the sauce with a sieve and return the liquid to the saucepan. Add the remaining port, and continue reducing until the sauce is thick and syrupy. If you still have a while until dinner, you can either remove the sauce from the heat, or add more port if you like. About 10 minutes before serving, add in the reserved blueberries. Options. You can add other flavors to the reduction sauce, too. Some flavors that go well with this sauce include black peppercorns, rosemary, or chocolate. Experiment! | Do this as the salmon marinates. Fill medium saucepan with port. Add all but 2 tablespoons of blueberries. Bring to a simmer. Serve over the grilled salmon. |
Genetic counselors are not medical doctors; rather, they hold Master of Science degrees in genetic counseling. Their services are meant to supplement – not take the place of – the advice of your obstetrician or primary care physician. They offer information and support, not direct medical care. If you do see a genetic counselor and he or she identifies specific potential problems, you will likely be referred to a medical geneticist, a medical doctor with advanced training in genetics. This person will be qualified to offer medical care. In general, genetic counselors will help you assess your risk of genetic disorders, weigh the pros and cons of genetic testing, and understand the results of those tests, if you take them. They will also help gather information about your family history of disease. Using whatever information they can gather, they will explain and help you evaluate all of your reproductive options. They will also offer support as you navigate these options. Genetic counselors will frequently be unable to tell you for certain whether your child will have a genetic disorder or birth defect. They are often able only to give you a better sense of the probability. Genetic counselors will not tell you which reproductive options you should choose. They will not say, for example, that you should not start a family (or that you should), and they will not tell you to have an abortion (or advise against one). They will simply make sure you have as much information as possible so that you can make those decisions yourself. | Research the role of the genetic counselor. Know what kinds of services to expect. |
Having a meal plan can keep your healthy habits on track. It can also help you avoid unhealthy behaviors. As you deal with the emotional and physical impact of your breakup, compose a meal plan each week to ensure that you continue your healthy eating habits. Prepare as many of your own meals as possible to avoid triggers such as rich pastas or booze. Review your meal plan to ensure each meal has a variety of vitamins and nutrients. Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Pack your lunch or pick out a dish from an online menu before you go to a restaurant. Include restaurant meals, exercise, rest and other activities such as seeing friends on your plan. These can help you feel better in addition to maintaining your healthy eating habits. Be aware of places you may be more likely to indulge and stress-related food cravings. Avoid putting these in your meal plan to keep you on track. Visiting with friends can often soothe the blow of a breakup. Many people get together with friends for meals at restaurants. You also may simply not feel like cooking. If you are going to a restaurant, it can derail your otherwise healthy habits. Consciously staying away from certain foods at restaurants can help maintain your good eating habits. Steer clear of unhealthy offerings such as breadbaskets, buffets, dishes in heavy sauces, and fried foods. Choose healthy options such as salads, steamed vegetables, lean steaks, and fish. Select fruit for dessert or share a piece of fruit pie or cake with a friend. Some days you may just feel like giving in to your food cravings. No person is perfect and sometimes it's ok to indulge yourself. Allowing yourself an occasional cheat day won't set you off track and may help you maintain your healthy diet in the longer term. Incorporate a cheat day or two into your weekly meal plan. You may want your cheat day to be when you're spending time with friends or don't have any plans and can stay at home and eat to your heart's content. Eat whatever you want on your cheat day without guilt or worry. This may help you feel better about your breakup or drown out bad feelings you're having. Alcohol can alter feelings and perception. You may reach to booze to drown out the feelings you have after a breakup. However, alcohol is a depressant and may actually make you feel worse. In addition, it can derail your healthy eating habits because it lowers your inhibitions and ability to metabolize food properly. Have no more than one drink per day if you are a woman and two if you are a man. Stick to low calorie drinks such as wine spritzer or light beer. Steer clear of calorie bombs such as mixed cocktails. | Write a weekly meal plan. Enjoy healthy foods at restaurants. Let yourself cheat occasionally. Drink alcohol in moderation—or not at all. |
After someone has expressed themselves, see if you can help them elaborate a bit about what they're feeling and why. For example, you could say something like, "I imagine you're feeling pretty hurt?" This will show the person their feelings matter to you and you're trying to understand them. If your guess is accurate, they'll likely say "yes, and..." and elaborate on their feelings. If your guess is wrong, they'll likely say "no, actually..." and explain how they truly feel. Either way, you're allowing them to elaborate and process things. If possible, show the person you understand by relating a similar experience. Then circle back to how you felt, and how their feelings are understandable. This can help them feel validated. For example, if a friend didn't get invited to his sisters' vacation, you could say, "Yes, loneliness is really hard. My brother and cousin do a camping trip every year, and I'm never invited. It makes me disappointed and sad that I'm left out of the loop. I totally get why you feel down about not being invited to your sisters' thing. It's not fun to be left out." If you haven't had a similar experience, you can still help validate the person's feelings. You can say something like, "I think most people in that situation would feel that way." This shows you think their reactions are reasonable and they have the right to be experiencing the emotions they're experiencing. Try some of the following: "It's okay to be squeamish about your flu shot. Nobody likes those." "Of course you're worried about asking your boss for a promotion. This sort of thing is scary for literally everyone." "Well, no wonder you don't feel like going out today." You can also help by acknowledging how the person's history affects their emotions. This can be especially helpful if someone is worried they're being irrational or unreasonable. While the person may be reacting in an over-the-top way, you should help them understand they're still allowed to feel their feelings. Try things like the following: "Given how Amy treated you, I totally understand why you'd want to take a break from dating. That's a lot to recover from." "After that last roller coaster ride, I can see why you'd be hesitant about this one. Want to ride the merry-go-round instead?" "Given you got bit by a dog last year, I can see why you're neighbor's new dog might make you nervous." | Help them elaborate on their feelings. Recall a similar experience you've had. Normalize their reaction. Acknowledge their personal history. |
Curiosity is a sign of intelligence. It also indicates that you are eager to learn and improve. Work on developing this trait in yourself by simply making an effort to learn as much as possible. Don't limit yourself to just focusing on your own role. Say to your boss, “I know I’m not on that team, but would it be okay if I sit in on the marketing meeting today? I’m really interested to know more about our upcoming strategy.” Keep up on new trends and innovations in your field by reading trade publications and following industry leaders. Let your boss know that you are actively looking for ways to improve your performance. Make it a point to regularly ask for feedback. Indicate that you’re not just looking for a pat on the back. Try saying, “I know you were happy with the report I turned in last week. But were there any suggestions you have? I’d love to do an even better job next time.” Your boss will appreciate it if you show that you are able to think outside of the box. When they ask for ideas in a meeting, don't be afraid to speak up and suggest trying something new. You might say, “Let's look into increasing our online presence. I know we’re a traditional firm, but more and more people are using social media for business purposes.” Don't take offense if your boss doesn't take all of your suggestions. Notice what sorts of ideas they respond to, and try to offer better ideas in the future. If you have a good relationship with your boss, it's likely that they’ve done a few favors for you. Make sure to offer a sincere thank you when it feels right. For example, if they let you duck out of a meeting early to take your mom to the doctor, let them know that you appreciate the kindness. You don't have to go overboard with your thanks. A simple "I really appreciate your flexibility" will likely be appropriate. You can send an email or stop by their office to say this in person. Nothing is less impressive than lying. Make sure to demonstrate that you are a truthful, trustworthy person. Be upfront with your boss (and others) and don't ever try to manipulate the truth. For example, don't take credit for work you didn't do. If your boss mistakenly compliments you for another team member's work, make sure to say, “I actually didn't have a hand in that, but I’ll let Beth know how pleased you are.” Work on being someone who can cooperate and compromise. Show this by being willing to work on a team. You can also help out co-workers with their tasks, and delegate responsibilities when it is appropriate. Don't whine about others to your boss. If you have a legitimate complaint which affects work, of course you should voice it in a professional manner. You might say, "I'm having a little trouble managing Bob. He is routinely late to team meetings, and calls in sick at least once week. Do you have some thoughts on how I can get him to increase productivity?" If you're simply annoyed that your co-worker frequently tells you stories about their dog, you probably don't need to bother your boss with that. Showing up and slogging through the work day is not good enough. Demonstrate your enthusiasm for your job by showing some energy. Be ready to engage with others. You should also be willing to stay late or show up early as necessary. To give yourself an energy boost throughout the day, try taking a brisk walk over lunch. Set yourself up for success by getting plenty of rest, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly. Acting professional means treating others with respect. Use preferred forms of address, and follow office etiquette. This means no texting during meetings or leaving dirty dishes in the communal kitchen. Don't engage in office gossip. If others are gossiping, either change the subject or excuse yourself. Similarly, maintain a professional appearance. If your workplace has a dress code, make sure to follow it. Even if they don't, make sure that you look put together whenever you show up for work. Dress appropriately for your industry. Wear clothes that are clean, unwrinkled, and fit well, take care to keep your hair and fingernails neat and clean, and avoid wearing strong cologne or perfume. | Express curiosity. Ask for constructive criticism. Look for creative solutions. Demonstrate gratitude when appropriate. Be honest at all times. Show that you can work well with others. Be energetic. Conduct yourself professionally at all times. |
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat some olive oil and brown your stew meat on all sides, over medium-high heat. You don't need to cook the venison all the way through, and in fact you should avoid cooking it through as much as possible. Rather, you want to create a good char on the outside of the meat to create a layer of flavor, and to build up good color on the bottom of your pan. If brownish stuff builds up, that's a good thing. A good stew can be made with about a pound of good stew meat taken from the ham, neck, or rib section of the venison. It should be cut into bite-sized chunks. To help brown the meat and also thicken the stew you make, it can be good to dust the stew meat with a little bit of white flour, as when starting a roux. You won't need to use much more than a teaspoon or two per pound of meat. After browning the meat, remove it from the pan and add in the vegetables you'd like to include in the stew, starting with the heartiest and moving to the lightest. You want to add the vegetables that will need the longest time cooking first, to make sure everything cooks at roughly the same time. So, you'd add root vegetables like potato, carrot, or turnips first, and add mushrooms, peas, and fresh basil last. For a basic stew, start by adding two potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces, two medium-sized chopped carrots, and a whole small white onion. Turn the heat down to medium and stir until he onion starts to become translucent. Add three or four cloves of minced garlic and continue cooking for a minute or two. When the vegetables start to brown up, it's time to legalize the pan. The bottom of the pan should now be covered with good color and flavor, but you can only get it up by adding some liquid and stirring vigorously. To deglaze you can use two or three cups of dry red wine, dark beer, or chicken stock, which all pair nicely with venison. If you want, you can use a combination of liquids, or use half water and half of another liquid, to soften the flavor some. After pouring in the liquid, it should bubble up vigorously and then calm down some. Stir the bottom of the up to get up the flavor from the bottom, then season the stew to taste. Dried thyme, salt and pepper would all combine nicely. Return the meat to the pot and turn the temperature back up until the liquid just reaches a boil. Stir periodically to keep the broth moving. When the broth gets to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot, removing it to stir periodically. Keep the pot covered and cook it for at least an hour, and as many as three or four. Longer cooking time and lower temperature will ensure in very tender and tasty stew meat, making it important that you save enough time to cook it. The meat will technically be "done" after an hour, but it'll be even better after a few, when the proteins get a chance to break down more and the meat becomes fork-tender. If you want to add more vegetables, like mushrooms, or any kind of fresh green vegetables, wait until 10 or 15 minutes before you're ready to eat, or they'll cook down into mush. A sprinkling of fresh-chopped parsley finished a bowl of venison stew nicely. Serve with crusty French bread, or cornbread for a perfect meal. | Brown your stew meat. Add vegetables and aromatics. Deglaze the pan. Cover and cook at a low temperature for several hours. |
Use a bevel tool to cut the square off of the edge of your leather. This will keep the edges from rolling up over time. It is only necessary to bevel one side of the leather: the back side can remain flat. Pay special attention to any sharp corners on your leather piece. These will need to be beveled separately, creating a diagonal or cut corner. With your edges beveled, you can move on to adding whatever finish is appropriate for your leather. You can use a resist to keep it a particular area clear of the finish or to reduce the coloring. Just be sure to always use gloves when using dyes or finishes....unless you like your hands a different color! Tandy sells excellent finishes in a variety of colors. To apply these, use a paper towel, wool dauber, or a natural or very old sponge (regular sponges contain a chemical that does not react well with the leather). You can also use dyes. There are dyes intended for leather, but some leathers can also be dyed with shoe polish! These should be applied in the same way as the finishes. Acrylic paint thinned with water works on leather, if you'd prefer a painted look. Just use a normal paint brush to apply it. This works better for smaller, detailed sections than larger ones. You'll want to smooth the beveled edges of your piece after dying it. You can use a special tool for this purpose but the cheaper option is to simply rub it with a paper towel or canvas cloth! This will make the edges look shiny and professional. If you plan on doing any stitching, you'll want to add a stitching groove to keep your stitches from being worn down over time. There is a tool for this purpose called a stitch groover. Once you've cut a channel into your leather where the stitching will go, use a pricking iron or overstitch wheel to lightly mark where your individual stitches will go. This will help create an even, professional look. Finally, punch the individual holes you marked using a piercing awl. When buying an overstitch wheel or pricking iron, get a shorter one to start off with, as it will be more versatile and make it easier to turn corners. When starting a new stitching line or having to otherwise pick up the overstitch wheel to start again, place the first spoke down in the hole of the last section of the line. This will keep the stitches even. Before sewing, you'll want to add any other finishing touches that you know you'll need, like adding snaps. Be aware, however, that adding things like snaps is difficult and requires its own separate set of tools. Once that's done, add your stitching and you're basically done. Rub the whole surface with a cloth to get a nice, smooth final look. As a final measure, you can add a clear final finish on after doing your stitching, if you want to. This is not necessary, however. Enjoy your new creation and don't forget to keep practicing! | Bevel the edges of your leather. Add finishes, dyes, or paint. Smooth the edges. Punch holes for stitching. Add other details. Add a clear finish if desired. |
Clean your enamel before and after every use to avoid build up, and the need for scraping and abrasive cleaning. After bathing, it is best to rinse the tub and dry it with a clean towel. Coat your cookware with oil, cooking spray or butter before cooking to avoid sticking. Scrape residue from your cookware immediately after using it to keep the residue from caking on the enamel. Don't use abrasive sponges like steel wool, or metal objects such as spoon and forks with your enamel. If you are stacking enamel cookware, separate the items with rubber bumpers or another soft layer to avoid friction. When heating enamel, warm and cool it gradually. Don't start with high heat. Begin with your heat at a low temperature and gradually increase it to the desired heat. Allow cookware to cool slowly. Let it sit on the stove top or a cooling rivet before running cold water over it. Gradual temperature change helps avoid warping. These include gas, electric, induction and ceramic cook tops. Do not use enamel cookware in microwaves or over open flames like grills and campfires. | Keep the enamel clean. Protect your enamel from chips and scratches. Adjust the heat gradually. Use enamel cookware only on conventional cook tops. |
All other uniforms and uniform parts remain the property of the armed forces. You are allowed to wear one uniform home. You may continue wearing your uniform for up to three months after your honorable discharge. Many recently discharged servicemen and women like to wear their uniform for coming home parties or other special occasions. If you want to wear your uniform for an important event (like your own wedding), be sure to schedule the event within three months of your discharge. If you leave the military for bad conduct or any other reason that results in a dishonorable discharge, you are not permitted to keep any uniforms or parts of uniforms. The military will require you to purchase clothing to wear home. Because you were dishonorably discharged, you may never wear a uniform again (for example, for Veteran's Day ceremonies, funerals, or other purposes). If you choose to, you may wear your uniform at any time if you have retired from the armed forces-- you have earned it! You must wear the uniform of the grade at which you retired. For example, if you retire as a Sergeant, you must wear the uniform and badge of a Sergeant. If you were nominated for promotion upon your retirement, you may wear the new higher grade. Many retired servicemen and women choose to wear their uniforms to weddings, funerals, Veteran's Day celebrations, and other special occasions. You are not obligated to wear it, but it is a great way to show others that you served. Check with your branch of the armed forces if in doubt. For example, the presence of retired military personnel may be requested at a government sponsored parade or function. You may only wear the uniform under these circumstances if you served honorably in time of war. If so, wear the uniform of the highest grade achieved during wartime. This may or may not be an armed forces uniform. Perform instructional duties for military courses wearing a uniform only if it bears some distinctive insignia to indicate that it is not a duty armed forces uniform. Wear the uniform as prescribed by your branch of the armed forces while you are living in or an officer of a Department of Veteran's Affairs veteran's home. Check with the appropriate branch of the armed forces if in doubt. Even if you are not currently serving, there are certain laws and regulations that apply to your behavior while in a uniform that represents the United States government. In general, you should behave in a respectful and becoming way. More specifically: Any time you are in uniform, you represent the United States government. You are expected to maintain the grooming standards of the military even if you are retired, if you plan to appear in uniform. This includes being clean-shaven, keeping your hair neatly under your headgear, and not having facial piercings or tattoos. While saying the Pledge of Allegiance, or while passing, lowering, or raising the United States flag, anyone in military uniform (active, inactive, or discharged) should stand at attention, face the flag, and perform a military salute, rather than placing his or her hand over the heart. | Keep only one uniform when you are honorably discharged. Keep no uniforms if you are discharged dishonorably. Wear your uniform after retirement. Wear the uniform if you are not on duty and not an officer only when permitted by Presidential regulations. Attend a course of military instruction in clothing deemed appropriate by the institution. Follow uniform regulations for Department of Veteran's Affairs buildings. Know how to behave while in uniform. |
Let's get real here for a second: If you don't see results with a new diet fairly quickly, you're not going to stick with it. While drinking tea is a great idea, you'll get faster results if you have a healthy diet, too. The two combined will make you a force to be reckoned with! You know what tea goes great with? Whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products. Since you're brewing your own tea, why not cook your own food while you're at it? Cutting out processed goods and making everything yourself means you know every little thing you're putting in your body. Your taste buds may get tired of drinking just one type of tea. Would you want to eat only one food for every meal? In order to stick to your routine, mix it up and try different teas, flavors and enhancements. It can be a lot of fun making a tea selection in your home or office cupboard, allowing you to choose a tea flavor according to the mood you're in. Add honey or rock candy sticks to your tea. Keep in mind though that doing this will go against your initiative to lose weight –– but a little honey or sweetness may make the tea taste better. Perhaps as an occasional treat, this one won't hurt. Try a splash of fat free flavored cream or a squirt of lemon for a zestier tea. A slice of lemon can help improve the flavor. Plus, one study found that those who drink black tea with lemon peel have 70 percent reduced likelihood of developing skin cancer. The sky is the limit when it comes to trying different flavored teas.There are many brands and many sources of tea, and it's unlikely you'll ever taste them all. Learning about new tea varieties, flavors and styles is a lot of fun for the tea enthusiast. Here are some more interesting teas to consider, all of which claim to promote weight loss: Star anise tea: promotes digestion and can actually soothe an upset tummy Peppermint tea: controls appetite and speeds up digestion Rose tea: prevents constipation and contains loads of vitamins Pu-erh (poo-air) tea: shrinks fat cells (so drink it in the morning) Chickweed tea: reduces bloating and is a mild diuretic (stick to one cup) In order to stay true to your diet. only select tea you have to brew yourself instead of a pre-made tea. Some of the pre-made coffees and teas have a tremendous amount of sugar –– not diet friendly. Dieting is often about overcoming your mind's tendency to crave and to feel deprived. Mindfulness can help to restore conscious eating habits and can help you to remain calm and in control about your food choices. Even if you're not craving tea, try keeping it around to fight off those temptations. See these tea ritual articles for more ideas. People have been drinking it for thousands of years for a reason! See How to meditate while drinking tea for more information. Tea and meditation? Have you ever uttered the words, "I almost feel too relaxed?" Well, you're about to. According to a study by Abdul Dulloo, from the Institute of Physiology at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, the plant compound EGCG found in green tea, plus caffeine, increases thermogenesis by 84 percent. Thermogenesis is the generation of body heat that occurs as a result of normal digestion, absorption, and metabolization of food. Green tea also increases your levels of norepinephrine, which prepares your body to burn fat for the "fight or flight" response. Knowledge is power, people! It's also motivation! While not every researcher believes that green (or other) tea drinking is a “magic bullet” for weight loss, every weight loss expert would agree that flooding your system with water or drinking tea versus eating a candy bar or drinking soda can help move the digestion process along quickly and perhaps distract you from munching snacks that aren't healthy. Regardless of whether it's magical or not, it's a good idea. | Balance your tea habits with a healthy diet. Avoid getting bored. Explore new tea flavors. Drink tea mindfully. Know your stuff. |
4G and 3G are designed to deliver high bandwidth to cellphones; however, the distance between the transmission tower and the cellphone must be within a certain range of each other to be effective. The farther away you are away from one, the weaker the signal is going to be. If it is absolutely important for you that you can be reached for calls and texts, consider switching your phone to a 2G network instead. 2G offers a lower bandwidth than their newer counterparts but in turn you will have decent coverage in most places, especially where 3G/4G signals can't penetrate very well. Imagine in between dense housing or enclosed spaces. Because of the lower data rate, 2G signals are able to get to hard to reach places. The only downside is that your internet connection won't be as fast. At any rate it is perfectly usable for calling and texting. To top it all off, your battery will not drain as fast since 2G doesn't require that much power. Consult your manuals of your phone on how to enable 2G networks. A new category of Smart Signal Booster is emerging. This new category of boosters utilizes super-powerful baseband processors to clean the signal before it is rebroadcast (hence the "Smart" in the name Smart Signal Booster). Most of the Smart Signal Boosters have gains of 100db (compared to analog booster's gain of 63 to 70db). That's a 1,000 times to 2,500 times difference. Some of these new boosters, while more expensive than the traditional analog booster, are completely plug and play: you plug them, and they usually work right away without the need for complex installation of outdoor antennas (usually the donor antenna is inside the booster box). Truly plug and play, they can be used with almost any carrier, require no installation and actually work. Most of the time, Smart Signal Boosters are carrier-specific (i.e. you need to get the one that works for your carrier). If you are having cell problems in one location, such as your home or office, then try installing a cellular repeater. Cell phone repeaters pick up low cell signal with an antenna, boost the signal and broadcast it over the coverage area. They typically need at least 2 bars of signal where the antenna is placed (usually outside or on the roof) but can substantially improve cell reception, as well as battery life and data download speeds. Some repeaters might need technical knowledge such as the frequency of your carrier, and only work for one service provider. For a less technical approach that improves reception on all carriers, use a dual-band cell phone repeater. A few cell phone manufacturers make a "Hi-gain" antenna for their handsets, which may be changed in-store or by the user at home. Although these won't improve signal as much (or at all) as a repeater these antennas are relatively inexpensive and you are not confined to one location. Most networks operate independently of one another, using their own frequencies and constructing their own cell phone towers. Chances are if the signal is bad with one network you can improve by switching. Most cellular networks these days allow you to transfer your phone number when you change provider. Some will offer you a great deal if you're a new customer – big companies are running out of newbie customers, so they have to look to customers from their competitors. Search around for who has the best service in your area and who is offering the best deals. This may take time, but where cell phone reception is inadequate, property owners can host small cell sites on their properties for major wireless carriers. 3rd parties with Wireless Revenue Programs allow you to register your property to be eligible. Then when there is carrier interest in the area you'll be on the short list of places they choose from and will have optimal coverage. They may even pay your phone bill. What's not to like? | Try switching to a 2G network. Utilize a Smart Signal Booster. Install a cellular repeater. Upgrade your antenna. Change networks. Host a cell site. |
Once the data is complete in your payoff table, it should be easy to spot the most profitable course of action for each possible event. This is just a matter of selecting the highest number in each horizontal row. For example, in a low demand market, your two choices are represented by the values 1 or -5. Because 1 is the greater number, this represents the more valuable choice, which is the gradual marketing campaign. In a high demand market, the extreme marketing campaign shows a higher value of 10, compared to 4 for the gradual campaign. This will be a new table that represents the value that you could lose from making any given choice. Set up a table with the same right hand column, representing the possible events. Make additional columns labeled “Optimum Action,” “Profit of Optimum Action,” and then one additional column for each of your alternative courses of action. Working with the marketing example, your headings will be “Optimum Action,” “Profit of Optimum Action,” “Gradual Campaign,” and “Extreme Campaign.” The first column on the right will list the two possible events, Low Demand and High Demand. Using the information from your payoff table, fill in the first few spaces of this opportunity loss table. In the Optimum Action column, the better choice for a low demand market is the Gradual campaign, so write in the word “Gradual.” On the second row, for a high demand market, the better choice is the extreme campaign, so fill in the word “Extreme.” These choices represent incomes of 1 and 10 million dollars, respectively, so enter those numbers in the Profit column. In the final columns, you will calculate the amount that you would expect to lose if you had chosen a less optimal course of action. In each space of the table, you will enter the value that corresponds to that action-event combination, subtracted from the optimal event in the previous column. For example, the first space represents the gradual campaign in the low demand market. This has a value of +1. It is also, you should recall, the optimal choice that you selected for this row. Therefore, the “loss” calculation is 1-1, which is 0. This makes sense because it is not really an alternative. It represents the choice that you made. Enter 0 in the first space. The second space represents what you might have lost had you chosen an extreme marketing campaign in a low demand market. Calculate this by subtracting 1-(-5), for a value of +6. Complete the rest of the table in similar fashion. The values in the last two columns should be: 0 6 6 0 Notice that the values along the main diagonal are all 0. This makes sense because they are comparisons of each choice against itself, so there is no theoretical loss. However, compare the other values and you will see the amount of money that, based on your prediction data, you would lose under each scenario. For example, you made the initial decision that in a low demand market, a gradual campaign would be optimal. Had you chosen the extreme campaign, the table shows that you would expect to lose $6 million. In a high demand market, your optimal choice is the extreme campaign. However, had you chosen the gradual campaign, you would expect to lose $6 million. | Select the best action for each event. Create a new “Opportunity Loss” Table. Fill in the data. Determine the expected losses for each alternative course of action. Interpret the completed table. |
Predictive coding theories suggest that the brain learns by predicting observations at various levels of abstraction.One of the most basic prediction tasks is view prediction: how would a given scene look from an alternative viewpoint?Humans excel at this task.Our ability to imagine and fill in missing visual information is tightly coupled with perception: we feel as if we see the world in 3 dimensions, while in fact, information from only the front surface of the world hits our retinas.This paper explores the connection between view-predictive representation learning and its role in the development of 3D visual recognition.We propose inverse graphics networks, which take as input 2.5D video streams captured by a moving camera, and map to stable 3D feature maps of the scene, by disentangling the scene content from the motion of the camera.The model can also project its 3D feature maps to novel viewpoints, to predict and match against target views.We propose contrastive prediction losses that can handle stochasticity of the visual input and can scale view-predictive learning to more photorealistic scenes than those considered in previous works.We show that the proposed model learns 3D visual representations useful for semi-supervised learning of 3D object detectors, and unsupervised learning of 3D moving object detectors, by estimating motion of the inferred 3D feature maps in videos of dynamic scenes.To the best of our knowledge, this is the first work that empirically shows view prediction to be a useful and scalable self-supervised task beneficial to 3D object detection. | We show that with the right loss and architecture, view-predictive learning improves 3D object detection |
Borax is a cleaning chemical that is poisonous to ants, but non-toxic to humans. To try and kill the ants at their source, make a Borax bait that the ants will flock to, and bring back to their nest. Mix one part corn syrup (or any sweet, sticky substance) with one part Borax, and spread the mixture on an index card. Place the index card in an area where you have witnessed a lot of ant activity. The ants will bring this sweet, poisonous mixture back to their colony, and it will slowly eliminate the ants. Consider setting this bait at night, because ants tend to hunt for food during the night hours. You could also make a poison mixture with Borax and powdered sugar. Mix together 1 part Borax with 3 parts of powdered sugar. Fill small containers with this mixture (bottle caps, spoons, etc.), and place these containers around areas where ants may be entering your house. If you have pets or children who could get into this powdered Borax mix, consider mixing 1 cup of warm with ½ cup of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of Borax. Soak cotton balls in this mixture, and set the cotton balls out in shallow dishes near known ant entry points. Commercial bait traps eliminate ants much the same way as Borax traps, but they tend to work a bit faster (although they are still slow-acting), and can be more targeted to specific food preferences of your invading ant. For example, there are ant baits that are sugar based, grease based, and protein based depending on what kind of ant you are dealing with. When in doubt for what kind of ant bait to use, consider getting one of each. If you find that the ants are not taking the bait, you may have to change the type of bait you are using, or relocate the bait to a more active area. When using bait, all other food competition must be removed from the area. This food competition could inhibit the effectiveness of the bait. When the ants start feeding on the bait, leave them alone to feast and bring it back to their colony. After some time, you should see a reduced number of ants. If you are able to follow an ant trail back to a nest or anthill, consider pouring salty boiling water down the hill opening. You may have to use many containers of water, but this will be a surefire way to eliminate a large amount of intruding ants. | Poison the ants with Borax. Set up a commercial bait trap. Pour boiling water over the anthill. |
One of the most basic issues is trying to hammer the ball to hit it long distances. This ends up reducing your power because you aren't swinging properly. Check your swing mechanics to ensure your feet and hands are balanced. Then, swing steadily without attempting to make power adjustments. For example, make sure your feet are flat on the ground with your weight balanced between them. If your swing is too light, the ball won't travel very far. Your hands and shoulders may be too loose. Remember, the goal is to swing the club smoothly and make contact, not smash the ball. You may lose a little distance at first, but consistency makes up for it over time. A lot of beginning golfers face a swing speed problem. They start a normal upswing, but rush the downswing. This interrupts the natural flow of your swing, so you hit weaker balls that tend to curve all over the golf course. Practice your swing until you can do it in a single, fluid motion. Although the basic mechanics are the same, not all golfers have the same swing. You may need to experiment a little to find out what feels natural to you. A common problem is hesitating as you begin the downswing. Other golfers may tell you you’re swinging too fast when in reality the hesitation makes your swing look faster than it is. For a good swing, your grip strength needs to be equal across both hands. Keep a firm grip on the driver, but avoid squeezing it too hard. If your front hand grip is too strong, the ball will hook. If your back hand grip is too strong, the ball will slice. A hook is when the ball curves inwards towards your body. This is right to left for right-handed golfers and left to right for left-handed golfers. A slice is when the ball curves away from your body, or left to right for right-handers and right to left for left-handers. If your grip strength is fine, your swing mechanics may be an issue. First of all, make sure your legs, hips, and shoulders are straight while swinging. Swing through the ball with a consistent speed, since slowing down or speeding up can cause hooks and slices, respectively. Your club's head should face upward as it snaps into the ball. Experiment with which part of the club's head strikes the ball, since this affects the curve. Although you can adjust your aim to compensate for a curving ball, fixing your swing mechanics is a better long-term solution. If you are certain your swing is good, moving the tee forward or adjusting your distance to it can help. | Stay balanced to swing with an average amount of power. Swing the driver at a steady speed. Adjust your hand grip to hit the ball straighter. Straighten your swing to avoid hooks and slices. |
Oils have been used for their ability to aid with antiseptic, analgesic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiviral, antifungal and astringent purposes. Essential oils appear to be useful in helping to relieve backache, tense muscles nausea, swollen ankles, indigestion, fatigue and skin problems during pregnancy. Several oils have been useful in reducing anxiety and stress allowing the body to achieve a relaxed state, thus promoting tranquility for the mind. This is where the enlistment of a professional aromatherapist is most beneficial. Negative side effects as a result of the use of some essential oils have been proven to occur. Though rare, some women may experience uterine contractions and spontaneous abortion as a result of improperly used essential oils. It is recommended that pregnant woman avoid the use of essential oils known to thin blood, cause cramping or bring about uterine contractions. Cinnamon, cedar, basil, rosemary, myrrh, peppermint, clary sage, clove, cypress, fennel, hyssop, juniper berry, lemongrass, parsley, pennyroyal, sweet marjoram, thyme, jasmine and nutmeg are all considered a potential risk when used during pregnancy. These oils should be avoided during pregnancy. | Research what medicinal properties can be achieved with the use of different essential oils. Determine which oils are useful in helping to alleviate common conditions that are usually experienced by pregnant women. Explore other possible beneficial uses for essential oils. Understand how the blending of different oils can change the properties for usage. Learn what oils to avoid. |
If your shoes squeak when you walk on smooth surfaces like tile or hardwood floors, it could be because the bottoms are too slick. Go over the bottoms a few times with a dryer sheet to make them less slick so they don't squeak as much. You may need to rub the bottoms of your shoes with a dryer sheet every few times you wear them so they don't start squeaking again. Gently go over the bottoms with a piece of fine sandpaper until they feel slightly rough to the touch. Sandpaper can make the bottoms of your shoes less smooth and polished so they don't squeak as much when you walk around in them. You can find fine sandpaper online or at your local hardware store. Make sure you use a fine sandpaper that's 120-220 grit so you don't scratch up your shoes too much. If there is a gap between the bottom and the upper part of one of your shoes, fill in the gap with super glue and then clamp it down until the glue dries. Loose shoe bottoms can also cause squeaking noises when you walk, so reattaching them may solve the problem. If you don't have clamps, try setting something heavy on your shoe or wrapping rubber bands around it to hold the bottom and upper part of the shoe in place. Let the super glue dry for 24 hours before wearing your shoes. | Rub the bottoms of your shoes with a dryer sheet. Try roughing up the bottoms of your shoes with sandpaper. Use super glue to reattach the bottoms of your shoes if they’re loose. |
Different forms of anxiety, depression and mental illness will affect different people in different ways, but there are some telltale signs to be aware of. Note: While changes in mood and emotion may indicate that you require psychiatric help, self-diagnosis can only take you so far. Symptoms typical of a specific type of mental illness can also accompany a range of psychological and physical illnesses, and thus you should always discuss your concerns with a physician. Disproportionate, irrational, or overwhelming fear of everyday activities and interactions may point toward one of several anxiety conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder. Persistent feelings of unhappiness, worthlessness and guilt, irregular sleeping patterns or insomnia, loss of interest in regular activities, suicidal thoughts and other changes in thinking and behavior may be signs of depression. Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses may be accompanied by one or more initial symptoms, including difficulty with concentration, loss of energy and feelings of apathy, withdrawal from social circles, suspicious or paranoid thoughts, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, major mood swings, and more. Overt and subtle stigmas around mental illness continue to exist, and these may deter you from searching for help. Personal feelings of inadequacy or weakness resulting from psychological difficulties may also prevent you from visiting a psychiatrist. It is important to avoid isolating yourself by speaking with a family member, close friend, spiritual adviser, or another person you trust. Visit your primary care physician (or alternative doctor, if need be) to discuss your situation, be professionally assessed, and receive a diagnosis. You can also see a psychologist, psychiatrist, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT for a diagnosis of psychological disorders. | Be aware of significant changes in mood, outlook, thoughts and emotions that may be signs that you should contact a psychiatrist. Don't be ashamed or afraid to seek help. Get an assessment from your physician. |
You will help your kidneys function effectively, and cleanse the toxins from your body naturally, by drinking plenty of fluids. In general you should aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, but in hot weather you may need to drink more to make up for the fluid you lose through sweat. Monitor the colour of your urine to judge if you should be drinking more water. Your urine should be the colour of straw. If it is darker, you may be dehydrated and need to drink more. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will lessen your risk of developing kidney stones. A healthy balanced diet will help you maintain good kidney-health, which in turn will help your body cleanse itself of toxins naturally. A healthy diet should include plenty of fruit, vegetables and whole grains in order to ensure you get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Use the myplate tool to evaluate and plan your diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate. Some of the best foods for the health of your kidneys include apples, blueberries and strawberries. Try to include some kale, and spinach in your diet. Sweet potato is another kidney-friendly vegetable. Fish that is high in omega 3 – fatty acids are good for your kidneys. Try to include some salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines in your diet. Lowering the amount of salty and fatty food you consume can help your kidneys to function more effectively. Buying fresh food more often than pre-prepared food can help you dramatically lower the amount of salt in your diet. Packaged foods often come with high levels of salt already included, but if you cook your own food you can control and lower the salt levels. Look on food labels for phrases like “sodium free,” “salt free,” “no salt added,” or “lightly salted.” Use herbs for flavour, rather than salt. Be sure to thoroughly rinse all canned beans, meats, vegetables and fish before you eat them. Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol can both be very damaging for your kidneys. Try to stop smoking completely, and limit your alcohol consumption to not more than two small drinks a day for a man, or one for a woman. Smoking and drinking can both raise your blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the most common causes of kidney disease. You should visit your doctor to have your blood pressure checked at lease every five years. You should always couple a healthy diet with an active lifestyle. Being overweight will increase your blood pressure and can contribute to problems with your kidneys. In general, you should aim for at least around 150 minutes of exercise a week. This can include everything from running, cycling and swimming, to team sports and visiting the gym. Work out your BMI and use this to find out if you are at a healthy weight. You can use an online tool to do this: http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Healthyweightcalculator.aspx | Drink lots of water. Have a healthy diet. Cut down on salty and fatty foods. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Have an active lifestyle. |
To help with an enlarged prostate, make sure you’re staying active and engaged through mild, low-intensity activities like walking. Look for exercises that put your waist and legs to work through gentle motions, bringing circulation to the area around your pelvis. Avoid generally stressful exercises, like heavy weight training, and exercises that add extreme, repetitive stress to the pelvic area, like cycling and rowing. These can irritate the area around the prostate and make your symptoms worse. Kegel exercises, like tightening the muscles around your scrotum and anus, can help strengthen your pelvic region and reduce symptoms of BPH. Coffee, soda, energy drinks, hot cocoa, tea, alcohol, and similar diuretics can weaken your bladder and add to any urination problems you’re already experiencing. Cut down the amount of caffeine and alcohol you drink, taking particular care to not consume any 3 to 4 hours before bed. If you have trouble cutting down, try slowly reducing your intake over a series of multiple weeks. Switch to non-caffeinated beverages if you have trouble cutting out sugar. The most common effects of BPH involve slow or frequent urination. To combat this, work on retraining your muscles whenever you have to use the restroom. Some simple ways to do this include: Hold in your urine for a small period of time whenever you have to pee. Start by holding for 1 to 2 minutes, then add more minutes once you can hold it successfully. Waiting a few minutes after peeing to try and make more urine come out, known as double-voiding. Many common over-the-counter medications contain decongestants, antihistamines, and other elements that can worsen BPH symptoms over time. Be aware of these risks when taking cold or allergy medications, sleep aids, hypertension medication, antidepressants, and antispasmodics. Talk with your doctor about any adverse effects caused by over-the-counter or prescribed drugs and whether or not it is safe for you to stop using them. | Get active and exercise frequently. Lower the amount of caffeine and alcohol you consume. Retrain your bladder by holding your urine longer and double-voiding. Monitor your use of medications. |
The gaming receiver uses a USB 2.0 connection. If it doesn't fit into the front USB slot in your desktop computer, try the back slot. If you have the installation disk that came with your Xbox controller, you can insert that disk into your computer and begin installation that way. If you do not have the installation disk that came with the controller, you can download the driver here For either the installation disk or the digital download, follow the same steps as provided in Steps 1 and 2 of Method One. To do this, you may: Hold down the Guide button on your Xbox controller, as well as Turn on the receiver by pressing the connect button, as well as Press down on the connect button on the back of the wireless controller. When the light stops flashing and turns a steady green, the controller is connected. | If you don't already have one, purchase a Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver for your computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard fails to pop up automatically, install the Xbox receiver software manually. Turn on the Xbox accessory that you want to use with your receiver. Follow these steps until the light on the controller starts flashing green. |
At the end of the letter, you should provide your contact information. This can often just be included after your signature. Your first and last name, phone number, and e-mail address should be included. If a potential employer wants to talk to your more, they should know how to contact you. It can also be helpful to write something like, "Feel free to contact me at the following number if you have any further questions." In the last paragraph of the letter, restate what you have said. This paragraph should not be particularly long as letters of recommendation are generally brief and to the point. Two or three sentences should be adequate. Try something like, "Once again, I would very much recommend Lacey's services to anyone looking for a quality nanny. She is a patient, hardworking, and caring individual whose presence had a tremendously positive impact on my family." When you finish the letter, make sure to sign and date. This gives the reader a sense of when it was written. It also authenticates the fact you wrote it. | Provide your contact information. Reiterate what you have said. Make sure to sign and date. |
Building a portable projector screen can be a fun way to allow you to watch movies in any location that has electricity. The screen and frame will require you to purchase some easy to find materials from nearly any hardware store. Take a look at the following materials and tools that you will need to get started: Something to cut PVC pipe with. A glue for PVC pipes. Twenty feet of rope or cord. A drill to make holes in the PVC pipes. 6 10' long sections of 1” diameter PVC pipes. 8 1” diameter, 90 degree PVC elbows. 2 1” diameter, 45 degree PVC elbows. 1 straight connector 6 1” diameter T connectors Tape 1 6'x8' white tarp. The PVC pipes that you bought will need to be cut down to the right sizes before you can begin assembling them together. It's important that you measure them carefully and make your cuts accurate. Double check that your cuts are the right ones by taking a look at this list: Cut two pipes to be 8' 6”. Save the parts you cut away. Cut two pipes to be 6' 6”. Save the pieces you cut off. Cut two pipes to be 6' 3”. Don't throw the scrap away. After you have all of your pieces assembled and your pipes cut to the length you can begin assembling the screen. Since PVC pipes are standardized, building the screen will require you to simply connect the pieces to one another. Take a look at the following order of connections to build your frame: Connect the two 8'6” pipes to the 6'6” pipes using your 90 degree connectors. This builds the bottom rectangular base. Add three T-connecters to the 8'6” pipes. They should be spaced two feet apart from each other and the corners. On the back of the base, place the 3'6” pieces of pipes into the T-connectors closest to the corners. Put ninety degree elbows on these 3'6” pipes and then add the 1'6” piece out of them. Add a 45 degree elbow on the end of that pipe. From those 45 degree elbows, connect the 6'3” pieces and connect them down to the front T-connectors. Use a straight connector to join the two 3'9” pipes. Add a ninety degree elbow to each end. Take a small 3” piece of pipe and join this long pipe to the center T-connectors. After your screen is setup you can add your tarp to finish off your portable projector screen. Adding the tarp will require you to drill some holes in the pipe, running your cord through them and attaching the screen to the frame. Drill holes in the four corners of your frame. Put your cord through the holes. Thread the cord down the length of the frame, putting it through the eye-holes of the tarp as you go. Tie the cords off to secure the screen in place. | Gather your materials and tools. Cut the pipes. Build the frame. Attach the tarp. |
If you plan on using earbuds while exercising, basic circular earbuds might not cut it, no matter how well they fit. Invest in specialized sport headphones with features like ear hooks and bands that wrap around the head to ensure a safe and slip-free listening experience during your workout. Although earbuds with a hook that wrap around the back of the ear are a popular choice for athletes, some of these may cause skin chafing when worn for long periods of time. Consider well-fitting earbuds with smaller "ear fins" or wireless earbuds as an alternative if you have this problem. If you wear earbuds during vigorous exercise or in hot weather, sweat may cause your earbuds to slip out. Look for earbuds labeled as "sweat-proof" if you expect to sweat while wearing them. If your earbuds may be exposed to water, such as during long distance running or winter sports, choose waterproof earbuds to make sure that excess moisture doesn't cause your earbuds to fall out. Check for an IP (International Protection) rating on the package to ensure your earbuds are certified as sweat-proof or waterproof. Some brands may falsely advertise as such. For example, a rating of IPX4 is the standard for sweat-proof (but not waterproof) workout headphones. You can even purchase earbuds that are safe to use while swimming! These will have a rating of IPX8. If your earbud slippage is caused by the cord being pulled or caught on clothing or other objects, try wireless earbuds. These are on the more expensive side, but if you use earbuds frequently they are a worthwhile investment. These days, a wide range of wireless bluetooth earbuds are available. If you've tried everything and still can't keep your earbuds from falling out, you may simply have a particularly small ear canal. In this case, you may want to purchase earbuds designed for smaller ears. Women are more likely to have smaller than average ears, which can prevent earbuds from fully entering the ear canal. There are plenty of earbuds for sale that come with extra small attachments, and even many that are marked as being for women. Certain people lack cartilage on the part of the ear that normally surrounds an earbud. This is sometimes called Ear Cartilage Deficiency Syndrome. If you have always found it very difficult to wear earbuds, you may want to examine your ears for this feature and purchase earbuds with extra support, such as those with ear hooks. | Choose sport earbuds with ear hooks for working out. Buy sweat-proof earbuds for exercise. Purchase waterproof earbuds for use in all weather. Buy wireless earbuds if cord tugging is an issue. Purchase earbuds designed for smaller ears if necessary. |
One of the first pieces of information in your accident report will be your name, address, phone number, driver's license, and insurance information. You'll also need the same information for any other drivers who were involved in the accident. If there were passengers or pedestrians also involved in the accident, provide their names, ages, and genders. Get numbers of first-responder vehicles and the names and badge numbers of first responders, if possible. Weather, lighting, and road conditions can all play a part in determining who was at fault for a motor vehicle accident. Record these details from memory if possible, or use your photos as references. Your city or state may have a specific form for you to fill out that includes spaces for specific details, such as the weather, light, and road conditions. If you don't remember the conditions and weren't able to take any photos, leave these details blank – don't just guess or look up an old weather report. You need to be able to vouch for every detail included in your report. Provide any photos or videos you have showing the conditions at the time of the accident to support your case. Your report must identify the precise location where the accident occurred. The information you include will depend on where it took place and the type of roadway. For example, if the accident occurred on the interstate, you would need to note the name and direction of the interstate as well as the mile markers or any exits before and after the accident. Include the estimated distance from the nearest marker. On city streets, you also might want to include any landmarks. Describe the street, including whether there is a sidewalk or bike lane. If any other property was involved, describe it as well as where it is relative to the street. The main section of your motor vehicle accident report will explain what you and the other driver were doing immediately before the accident. Be as detailed as possible, but keep your tone objective and stick to the facts. For example, suppose the other driver rolled through an intersection and hit the side of your car while you had the right of way. You can say that you had the right of way – that's a fact. However, a statement such as "the other driver wasn't paying attention" would be an opinion. If there are gaps in your memory or specific details you don't remember, state in your report that you don't remember. That way you can fill in the detail later if your memory returns. If there were pedestrians involved, describe what they were doing. For example, the pedestrian may have been crossing the street in the sidewalk, or may have run out in traffic to retrieve something. If anyone saw the accident and provided you with a statement or contact information at the scene, you should include information about them on your accident report. Include as much information about the person as possible, including their name, age, and gender. You also might want to describe where they were located relative to the scene of the accident and what they saw. For example, the person may have been standing on the corner waiting to cross the street when the accident happened, or they may have come over afterward. If you managed to get a video or recording of the witness, include it in your report. If the witness doesn't come forward, this recording can act as evidence instead. After the moment of impact, describe everything that happened next in as much detail as you can recall. Include information about whether the vehicles were operational or moved to the side of the road. If you or anyone else called 911, give an approximate time that call took place and describe who showed up at the scene. If paramedics arrived, discuss whether anyone was treated at the scene or transported to a hospital for further treatment. If you or anyone else was injured in the accident, you must describe those injuries in detail, including any plans for treatment. Provide similar detail about damage to the vehicles and damage to any other property as a result of the accident. Provide a rough estimate of property damage or damage to vehicles involved in the crash. You should state specifically if you believe a vehicle to be totaled. If there were any fatalities as a result of the accident, list them separately. Include the name, age, and gender of anyone injured, and classify the severity of their injuries as best you can. Describe where on the body the injury was located and the person's role in the accident. If they were immediately transported to a hospital, provide the name of the hospital where they were taken. | List the names and identifying information of all people involved. State the conditions when the accident occurred. Detail the location of the accident. Provide a chronological account of what happened. Identify any witnesses. Discuss what happened after the accident. Detail any injuries and property damage. |
If you have ever walked down the breakfast cereal aisle, you probably know that the options are endless. Different types of cereals will give you very different breakfasts. Some are sweet and packed with sugar, while others are healthier and packed with whole grains and fiber. Not all cereals are created equally, so it's good to explore your options. Colorful, sweet cereal can almost taste like dessert for breakfast. These types of cereal include Fruit Loops, Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisps, Trix, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. While these kid-friendly cereals may certainly taste yummy, they're chock full of sugar and should be eaten in moderation. For a healthier option, look for cereals that are high in fiber and list a whole grain ingredient first. Higher protein content is a plus, because it will keep you full longer. Total, Cheerios, Life, Kix, and Raisin Bran are all great choices. Don't forget to look at hot cereals. These include oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat, rice, quinoa, and more! Most come in various breakfast flavors, but you can also select plain versions and add your own mix-ins and toppings. Granola and muesli are also healthy, filling options. You can learn how to make muesli here, and learn how to make granola here! Just like cereal, you have a lot of options. Between the different types of cow's milk, lactose-free milk, and nondairy milk, you will likely find something that works perfectly with your cereal of choice. Cow's milk is the standard milk that most people think of when they hear the word. The types you'll see in the normal grocery store are whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, and skim milk. Whole milk tastes richer and has 3.25% fat. Both 2% milk and 1% milk have had their fat reduced (to 2% and 1%, respectively). Skim milk is 0% fat, and tastes the least rich, but has the fewest calories as well. You can choose amongst cow's milk depending on your personal taste preference and diet. Lactose-free milk is perfect for anyone who gets stomach discomfort after drinking milk. Many people are lactose intolerant, and cannot break down the lactose in milk. Lactose-free milk is regular milk that has been combined with lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose. This prevents the gastrointestinal problems that arise from a lactose intolerance. Dairy-free milk is another excellent option for anyone who doesn't like the taste of cow's milk, follows a vegan diet, or simply wants something different. It even comes in different flavors like vanilla and chocolate. Coconut, soy, flax, cashew, almond, and several other milks are on the market as non-dairy milk alternatives. One way to add some flavor, texture, or health benefits to your breakfast cereal is to throw in a little something extra. Fruit, like blueberries and bananas, will add various beneficial vitamins and nutrients. Adding nuts can add a nice crunch to your cereal, as well as protein. Adding a dollop of nut butter, like peanut butter or almond butter, can add some healthy fat and protein. Cinnamon can add a big punch of flavor to your morning meal, and it has the added benefit of being virtually calorie-free. | Choose your cereal. Select your milk. Grab some optional add-ons. |
Regular exercise is a key to bone health. Bone is living tissue and, like muscle, it weakens if not exercised. High-impact or low-impact weight-bearing exercises are effective ways to exercise. Bones become stronger when called upon to bear weight. High-impact weight-bearing exercises are: dancing, high-impact aerobics, hiking, jogging/running, jumping rope and stair climbing. Low-impact weight-bearing exercises include: the elliptical machine, low-impact aerobics, stair-climbing machines, and walking on a treadmill or outside. Resistance exercises are also effective in improving muscle mass and strengthening bone. An example of a resistance exercise is weight training (free weights or weight machines). Staying physically active has the added benefit of helping with your coordination and keeping your reflexes sharp which will lower your risk of falling. If you're fit, you're less likely to lose your balance. Choose the right shoes to reduce your chances of breaking a bone. Falls are the most common cause of broken bones among the elderly. Wear comfortable shoes with rubber soles. Avoid sneakers with deep treads. Women: refrain from wearing high heels when you can. Select winter boots with rubber soles for added traction. Broken bones are often caused by in-home falls. A shoe or toy might be out of place, a stairway unlit, a room too dark. Your home should be as safe as possible to decrease your chances of having an accident leading to a broken bone. Use nightlights so that you'll be able to move safely through the house. Keep the house free of items which present a hazard. Shoes can be placed against a wall or in a closet rather than in the middle of the floor. Electric wire and telephone cord can be tucked behind furniture or stapled to baseboards. Use a handrail when climbing the stairs. Install a handrail if you don't have one. When entering a room, be aware of steps and thresholds. Carpets and area rugs should be tacked or fixed to the floor to avoid slipping. Place florescent tape at the top and bottom of your stairs. Be sure your stairs are well lit. Make your bathroom safe. Use a rubber mat in the shower or tub. Install a grab rail for the tub or shower. Taller "comfort height" toilets also make it easier for the elderly to get up and down, reducing falls. Use wall switches for lamps if you don't have an overhead light, so that you don't have to cross a room in the dark to get to your lamp. Keep a flashlight beside your bed. | Exercise to strengthen your bones. Prevent falls by wearing proper footwear. Create a fall-free environment. |
Mushroom starter kits are available online from websites that specialize in fungi. They most often come in the form of premade, ready-to-use grow blocks made of compacted substrate material like sawdust or straw. To begin growing the mushrooms, you simply wet and store the block. You can expect to pay around $20-25 for a basic starter kit. The price may be higher depending on the seasonal availability of certain varieties of mushrooms. A typical start kit contains enough materials to grow mushrooms continuously for 2-4 weeks. Your grow block should arrive inside an insulated plastic container or sleeve. Remove the lid of the container and pour the water directly over the top and sides of the block. Try to wet as much of the substrate material as you can. The more evenly you wet the grow block, the more area the mushrooms will have to begin growing. Your grow kit may specify a different amount of water, depending on the size of the block and the mushrooms' specific moisture requirements. Use filtered or distilled water, as tap water is treated with chemicals. If your container didn't come with a removable lid, drape a grocery bag or gallon-sized zipper bag lightly over the opening. This will help trap moisture inside, making it an optimal environment for speedy growth. Don't seal off or pin down the edges of the bag. Your mushrooms will need some air in order to grow. You can also use a couple wet strips of newspaper (or any other kind of lightweight paper) if you don't have a plastic bag on hand. Just make sure the saturated newspaper isn't heavy enough to weigh down the mushrooms as they emerge. Situate the covered container somewhere where it can remain at a constant temperature of 40–50 °F (4–10 °C). A shelf on your refrigerator or a dim basement or pantry will work well. You could also leave your grow block in a shady spot outside, as long as temperatures don't drop below freezing. If you don't have a suitable cool place to keep your grow block, simply set it on the kitchen counter. Enoki mushrooms are a cold weather species of mushroom, but they'll also grow just fine at room temperature. First, a fuzzy white substance called mycelium will appear on the outside of the block. Soon after, the mushrooms themselves will begin to pop up. Once the small caps are fully formed, they'll be ready to harvest for cooking or propagation. Between the wood contained in the grow block and the moisture-trapping plastic, your mushrooms will have everything they need to flourish, so there should be no need to uncover them until they start fruiting. | Purchase an Enoki mushroom starter kit. Drizzle 1 cup (240 mL) of filtered water evenly over the grow block. Cover the grow block container with a lid or plastic bag. Keep the grow block in a cool, dark place. Wait 2-4 weeks for the first batch of mushrooms to appear. |
Keep them in a single layer, and do not let the leaves overlap. By keeping the mint in a single layer, you can dry the leaves out faster and more evenly than you would be able to do if you piled the leaves inside a microwave-safe bowl. Place the leaves in the microwave and cook them 10 seconds at a time, checking frequently to see if they have begun curling and becoming crispy. The mint should be adequately dry in 15 to 45 seconds. Ideally, the leaves will stay green. You can use the leaves after they brown, but green leaves will have more flavor and a better aroma. If you place a pile of mint leaves in a dish instead of keeping them to a single layer on a microwave-safe plate, you will need to stir the leaves every 30 seconds and microwave them for a total of 1 to 3 minutes. This tactic is not ideal, however, and may result in unevenly dried mint. | Spread the mint leaves out on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave in 10-second intervals. |
There is a certain time frame during which Lyme disease symptoms will appear. When your child is bitten by an infected deer tick, signs of Lyme disease can appear anytime within a time range of three days to a month. The first signs of Lyme disease will usually manifest between 3-30 days after the bite at the site of the wound. After your child gets bitten, watch his skin around the initial tick bite closely for 3-30 days for any warning signs. The first symptom to appear will likely be the characteristic skin rash known as Erythema migrans (EM). EM appears like a reddish spot with a circular or oval shape at the site of the bite. This rash tends to expand over time, causing the spot to resemble a bull's eye because it forms a reddish pink circle that surrounds a patch of clear skin area with another reddish center. This characteristic rash shows up at the bite site in the early stages of the disease, usually after about a week. However, with the gradual spread of the infection within the blood stream, it can show up at various locations over the body. In addition to the rash, the skin around the tick bite may start to have feelings of pain or itchiness. The EM rash shows up in about 70-80% of all Lyme disease cases. The rash may feel warm, but pain, burning or itchy sensations are also symptoms, although they are rarer. In more serious cases, the rash doesn't appear at all. This is dangerous because the infection continues to spread within the bloodstream without any visible signs. This serious type affects other vital organs without the victim being aware that anything is wrong. Lyme disease can also affect the joints, the heart, or the nervous system. If you notice the EM rash, take your child to the doctor immediately. In addition to the EM at the early stages of Lyme disease, patients can develop some flu-like symptoms, such as headache, fever, general fatigue, enlargement of the lymph nodes, and chills. If you notice the EM accompanied by flu-like symptoms, take your child to the doctor immediately for treatment. If your child has been bitten by a tick, you need to watch his behavior carefully. He may not be able to describe what he is actually feeling, so watch him for the warning signs. Common behavioral signs include: lack of concentration difficulties sleeping at night, inability to focus on studies dizzy or confused feelings joint pain recurrent fevers increased sensitivity to light or noise There are some symptoms of Lyme disease that do not appear until the late stage of the disease. When Lyme disease is in its later stages, the bacteria is spread to other body locations, which can result in serious problems with many vital organs. These later stages can cause severe problems with the heart, joints, and nervous system. Affected joints can develop arthritis, which manifests itself by inflammation accompanied by a degree of stiffness, pain, swelling, and narrowing of range of motion. If the heart is affected, your child can develop myocarditis, which is the inflammation of the heart muscles. If the nervous system is affected, the child can develop neuropathic pain, which manifests as fatigue, muscle weakness, tingling and burning sensations in the peripheral nerves. When left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to life threatening conditions such as heart failure or meningitis. | Know the time frame. Look for a rash near the bite wound. Monitor the area. Recognize flu-like symptoms. Watch for a change in your child’s behavior. Watch out for late stage symptoms. |
Choose a reference photo online or from your textbook to follow along with. Outline the thoracic cavity, neck, and head. You will want this to be large enough for you to draw more detailed structures inside. For a small diagram, outline the thoracic cavity to be no smaller than 3 in (8 cm) wide to ensure clarity. Do this with a low contrast color, so you can use more vibrant colors to highlight structures. Draw two rounded, somewhat triangular shapes in the thoracic cavity with the base on the nipple-line and the apex at the clavicle. These are the lungs! These triangles should be angled upward at the base in the medial direction. This distinction is important because the diaphragm is located below the lungs and occupies this space. Additionally, a notch should be placed in the left lung which accommodates for the heart (part of the cardiovascular system, not included in this illustration). Using your lungs as a reference, draw an upside-down Y shape centered at the top quarter of the lungs and leading upward to the neck. The center point should be at the suprasternal notch, and the long part of the Y should extend to the Adam's apple. This Y shape is the two bronchus trunks and the trachea. These structures are cylindrical with notches similar to what you would see on a tin of soup; adding this detailing is beneficial to your viewer because it allows them to better understand the physiology of the structure. Continue the sketch of the trachea to the rest of the neck up to the mouth. Now curve this structure through the mouth and to the lips. The section you’ve just drawn is the larynx leading into the oropharynx. The nasal passageway, or nasopharynx, begins at the nostrils and connects to the oropharynx at the mandibular angle. | Select a reference photo. Draw the frame for the diagram. Illustrate the lungs. Outline the trachea and bronchi trunk. Sketch the air passageways. |
One reason your hamster's eye may be watery or closed is that something is stuck in the eye. If this is the case, there won't be any crust present holding the eye closed, so you can gently open your hamster's eye and look. If there is dust or sand in the eye, you can use a Q-tip or similar, dipped in lukewarm water to gently remove the debris. If an object has actually punctured the eye, don't try to remove it or you could cause further damage. Take your hamster to the vet as soon as possible. Animals, as well as humans, can contract conjunctivitis, commonly known as Pink Eye. The condition is usually not harmful to hamsters, but you should still see the vet to make sure your pet heals properly. Schedule a visit to the vet if your hamster exhibits the following symptoms. A watery eye discharge. This may become more pus-like as time goes on. Sticky eyelids. Swollen eyes. Redness around the edge of the eyelids. It is possible for the eyeball to actually protrude from a hamster's head. It can occur from an infection or trauma. This is a serious condition that requires veterinary attention as soon as possible. Don't waste time if you see this condition in your hamster. The faster you get to the vet, the better the chances you can save the eyeball. | Check your hamster's eye for foreign objects. Examine your hamster for pink eye. See if your hamster's eyeball is protruding from the socket. |
One way to treat CAD is to reduce exposure to environmental allergens. For some dogs, this will mean avoiding cut grass, or staying indoors during peak pollen season. When your Golden Retriever does need to go outside, wipe it down with a wet cloth afterwards to remove the pollen from its fur and skin. Keeping your Golden Retriever inside all the time may make it get antsy and hyper, though, so this method may not be practical for every dog. Pay special attention to wiping off your Golden Retriever's paws. Your dog could lick its paws or touch another part of its body with the paws and trigger an allergic reaction. Reducing exposure can be effective if your vet identified the specific ‘culprit’ allergen. Without knowing the specific allergen, reducing exposure would be very difficult. If your Golden Retriever is allergic to dust or dust mites, several avoidance strategies are available. For example, dust and vacuum your home frequently (at least once a week). In addition, wash your Golden Retriever's bedding in hot water regularly. Changing your air filters regularly, according to product instructions, will also help keep dust out of the air in your home. Other strategies to reduce exposure to dust and dust mites are: Placing a plastic cover over your dog's bed Using the air conditioner when it's hot outside Keeping your Golden Retriever in non-carpeted rooms, such as the kitchen Keeping your Golden Retriever out of recently vacuumed areas Not giving your Golden Retriever stuffed toys to play with, since they could accumulate dust Mold is another common allergen associated with CAD. If your Golden Retriever is allergic to mold, consider using dehumidifiers, which reduce humidity in the air. Dehumidifiers are available at home supply stores. Also, avoid having houseplants, since the soil of potted plants can get moldy. Keeping your Golden Retriever out of the basement and avoiding dusty pet foods can also reduce mold exposure. If you do have house plants, put activated charcoal on the soil to prevent mold development. Look for activated charcoal at your local gardening store. Clean your dehumidifiers according to the product's instructions. Cleaning them will help them work more effectively. | Limit your Golden Retriever’s time outside. Minimize exposure to dust and dust mites. Reduce mold levels in your home. |
Cloacal examination, also known as venting, is another method of determining the sex of a duck. It is used in ducks that are sexually monomorphic (same external features between males and females), but is also used in ducklings as young as 12 days old. Venting is a difficult procedure to perform; if you are not comfortable with doing it yourself, ask someone who is more experienced to do it for you. When you place the duck on the table, position it so that its breast is facing up and its legs is facing away from you. The tail should drape over the edge of the table so that it can be bent down to examine the cloaca. If you do not have a solid surface on which you can lay the duck, you can also kneel down and lay the duck on your leg so that its tail can be bent over your knee. Venting is even more difficult in ducklings than adult ducks, so ask a professional to do this. The cloaca is a small external opening near the duck's rear. A duck's genital and reproductive tracts end at the cloaca. Use your fingers to search amongst the feathers to locate this external opening. To do this, use your index fingers to fold down the tail and apply opposite, upward pressure on the other side of the tail with your middle and ring fingers. Next, place your thumbs on both sides of the cloaca and slowly move your thumbs away from each other. Use gentle pressure while attempting to expose the cloacal walls and genitals. Too much pressure can cause serious injury to the duck. An alternative approach to exposing the cloacal walls and genitals is to insert your finger about one centimeter into the cloaca and move your finger in a circular motion to relax the sphincter that keeps the cloaca closed. Once the sphincter is relaxed, you can use your thumbs to ease the cloacal walls apart. By exposing the cloacal walls and genitals, you should be able to determine whether the duck is male or female. The duck is a male if a penis protrudes from the cloaca. A female duck will have an oviduct opening in the cloaca. In male ducks, the penis will be small and unsheathed (uncovered) in immature ducks and large and sheathed in adults. | Place the duck on his back on a table. Identify the cloaca. Expose the cloacal walls and genitals. Identify the reproductive organs within the cloaca. |
Avoid shaving every day or every other day, and try to work in a skip day in which you don't shave on a day you would normally. Your skin needs a couple days to recover from the shaving process. Whether it's removing facial or body hair that causes your skin irritation, give your skin a break when possible and use moisturizing and exfoliating products in between shaves. Do your best not to shave skin that's already irritated: more shaving will make razor burn worse. If you are required to be clean shaven or your hair grows too fast for you to comfortably go without shaving for more than a day, consider using an electric razor, which is easier on your skin. Make sure any electric razor has new, well-oiled blades for the least irritation. Shaving during or after a shower is preferable, but if you're not showering, wash your skin with warm water and a mild cleanser before shaving. Use a clean, sharp razor and a shaving cream or gel to lubricate your skin. Try not to shave using only a razor, soap, and water. Don't overuse dull razors, and wash your razor with soap and hot water after using it. Change blades or throw away disposable razors after 5 to 7 shaves to help minimize irritation. Shave in the direction that the hair grows, whether you're removing facial or body hair. Rinse your razor out with warm water every few strokes. This will help keep hair from becoming caught between the blades, keeping it sharper and cleaner. After shaving, use a moisturizing lotion or balm, and if you've removed body hair, wear loose fitting clothing made of a natural fiber, like cotton. Consider using a cleansing product that will exfoliate your skin, or provide gentle abrasion to remove surface dirt and buildup. You can easily exfoliate using baking soda by adding it to your face wash or shaving cream, or rubbing your skin with it before shaving. Exfoliating before shaving will raise individual hairs from your skin, making shaving easier and preventing future irritation or ingrown hairs. An after-shave moisturizing lotion or balm will help soothe your skin, and using an oil-free daily moisturizer will help it recover from the shaving process. If you routinely suffer from shaving rash and it doesn't respond to home treatments, consider seeing your doctor or dermatologist. They can assess your symptoms, and if necessary, offer antibiotic, retinoid, or cortisone medications available only by prescription. | Give your skin a day off. Practice hygienic, skin-friendly shaving techniques. Adopt an exfoliating and moisturizing skin care routine. Consult a doctor if your rash is severe or accompanies other skin problems. |
Don't put off all explanation of these issues until kids hit puberty and instead, approach topics gradually over time. In addition to making the subject feel taboo, you miss opportunities to correct misinformation. It can be helpful to start developmental dialog about boys’ and girls’ bodies when children are young instead of waiting until puberty. Let boys know that they can come to you with questions about anything to both establish trust in you and guide their understanding of development in a positive way. Young children are extremely inquisitive and observant. Boys may notice a sanitary napkin in the trash or notice you buying tampons in the grocery store. While you don't have to go into detail with very young children (3-6 yrs old), address general curiosity as okay and not embarrassing to ask or answer. If a boy asks, “What is that?” in reference to a menstrual product, respond with the name of the object (tampon, sanitary pad, menstrual cup, etc). You may follow up your response with, “This is something women use to keep their bodies clean.” As boys mature, they may ask progressively more in-depth questions about the process of menstruation or how babies are made. Use your judgment when giving details so you don't overwhelm them with information they didn't want or need. Children have a knack for asking personal or slightly uncomfortable questions in very public places or at a time that may seem inappropriate to adults. If you are asked a question about menstruation, do not say you will talk about it later or at home, since this will give the impression that it's an embarrassing subject. Even if other people are nearby, casually answer the question. Do your best to answer the question in that moment. If the question caught you off guard or if your answer was not helpful, consider doing a follow-up response later that night. Adjust your responses to your child's developmental level and emotional maturity. Think about what concepts your child can grasp and how to break down explanations into smaller parts. Recognize that talking about menstruation is part of the greater theme of development and sex education. Breaking these discussions into manageable parts over boys’ formative years allows you to build on concepts as maturity and awareness increase. Don't overcomplicate your answers. Speak simply and avoid using complicated metaphors, especially with young children (such as “Aunt Flo” or “time of the month”). Give as much information as it should satisfy his curiosity. Don't over-explain by giving too much information before he asks. | Initiate conversations early on. Answer curious questions from young children. Don’t avoid answering questions. Tailor your answers to maturity level. |
For example: "After doing 30 minutes of math's study, I am allowed to have a small square of chocolate." It is also good to include physical movement breaks as a reward; for example, after 1-hour study, allow yourself a five-minute walk or stretch before coming back to the books. While this may be hard a lot of the time, try to inject enjoyment into some of the studying. If something really interests you, learn more about it in your own way and become more knowledgeable in it so that you can wow the teacher. Hermione doesn't do this, but it can help you to study if you're so inclined. You could listen to all sorts of genres, like Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop Rock, etc... Whatever floats your boat. However usually music with no lyrics works the best so that you are not getting distracted by what is being sung in the song. Hermione often studied in the Gryffindor common room with the other Gryffindors. The library is another place where you are communally linked in silence; it's quite a nice thing to not be alone when studying; you can share the agony around. To make studying more interesting, maybe try doing it with a friend but a friend with whom you won't get distracted. Study groups may help also. | Give yourself goals or rewards for studying if you don't like it. If you really don't like the subjects, write Potions instead of Science or maybe Maths to Arithmancy. Have fun while you're studying. Listen to some music. Study with others. |
A plumber's snake, or cable auger, is a long cable attached to a hand crank. You can find them in lengths from 25 to 100 feet (7.6 to 30.5 m). Go for a longer length for a shower drain. Use a hand snake after you've already tried a wire snake and plunging. Remove the drain cover with a screwdriver or by lifting it out with your hands. Also remove the overflow plate. You will either need to unscrew the plate from the tub with a screwdriver or with your hands, if there is a knob. Removing the overflow plate will bring up the stopper linkage. Pull this out as well. Push the wire forward by turning the hand crank counterclockwise. Once you feel resistance, you have reached the clog. Try pushing harder until you are sure the cable can't go forward anymore. The end of the cable will latch onto the hair in order to bring it up. This will reel in the cable and bring up any clogs with it. You can remove the clog from the end of the wire with your hands. Call a plumber if you think the clog might be caused by a larger object caught further down in the pipe that you can't reach with a hand snake. | Purchase a hand snake at your local hardware or home improvement store. Remove the overflow plate and drain cover. Feed the snake into the overflow drain until you feel resistance. Turn the crank on the hand snake in a clockwise direction to pull the snake out. |
Any type of sexual contact between an adult and a minor is considered abuse. An adult might make threats or use their position of power (as someone most people normally trust, like a coach or teacher) to bully or frighten a younger person into having sex or other sexual activity. If your parents watch you undress (without helping you get dressed), take pictures of you without any clothes on, touch the areas of your body that are private in a way that makes you scared or uncomfortable, or pressure/force you to look at or touch their private parts, that is sexual abuse. Sometimes being touched sexually can feel good, which can be confusing. The person doesn't have to be hurting you for it to be sexual abuse. Not all sexual abuse leaves a physical injury, but many acts of sexual abuse do leave bruising, bleeding, and other injuries. Sexual abuse can also cause sexually transmitted infections and even pregnancy in some cases. Common symptoms of sexual abuse include, but are not limited to: Difficulty walking or sitting because of physical pain Bruises, pain, or bleeding from your penis, vagina, or anus Painful discharge during urination or other sign of an STD, frequent yeast infections or urinary tract infections Parents should not be exposing you to pornography, or creating pornography about you. Some of this involves grooming, or exposing you to sexually explicit content, to make you more open to doing it. Or they may use videos/images of you for sexual use, by themselves or others. Exposing you to pornography on purpose (videos, photos, books, et cetera) Videotaping or taking photos of you naked, for sexual purposes Writing about your private parts Sometimes a child is sexually abused by another child. When this happens, it is usually because the first child is reenacting abuse that was forced on them. Most children do not have an understanding of sex, so generally if another child forces you or a sibling to engage in some type of sexual behavior, it's usually a sign that the child was abused by someone. Talk to a trusted adult if you think someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse, just as you would talk to a trusted adult about your own parents abusing you. | Identify inappropriate behavior from your parents. Recognize physical injuries from sexual abuse. Recognize sexual exploitation regarding media. Understand child-on-child sexual abuse. |
Google Chrome has an icon that resembles a red, green, and yellow wheel with a blue dot in the middle. Click the icon to open Google Chrome. On Google Chrome, ad blockers function as a browser extension. It's the icon with three vertical dots at the top-right corner of the browser. This opens the menu. If you have an older version of Chrome, this button may display as three horizontal lines. It's near the bottom of the menu that appears when you click the icon with three dots. This displays a submenu to the side of the menu. This displays a list of plugins and extensions you have on Google Chrome. Each extension has it's own options box on the Extensions page. All extensions are listed in alphabetical order. If you know its name, you can search for it by pressing Command+F (Mac) or Ctrl+F (Windows) and typing its name into the "Find" bar in the upper-right corner. The enable/disable toggle switch is in the lower-right corner of the box for each extension. If the toggle switch is grey and to the left, the extension is disabled. To enable the ad blocker again, navigate back to this menu and click the toggle switch to enable the extension again. | Open Google Chrome. Click ⋮. Click More Tools. Click Extensions It's in the sidebar on the left of the window. Find your ad blocker in the list of extensions. Click the toggle switch in the extension box. |
Arguably the most obvious way of showing love is through words of affirmation. This can range from anything from a simple "I love you" to a more elaborate passage about all the things you admire about the person you love. This applies to love in friendships as much as romantic arrangements. Often, saying "I love you" says more than most anything else, if only for the fact that people have placed so much emphasis on those three words. Touch can be used to a wide variety of positive effects. While the benefits would seem most apparent in a romantic connection, love may be demonstrated in all types of love. Depending on the type of connection you have with someone you love, physical affection may come naturally, and it may be reciprocated in turn. Physical touch feels good, and helps promote good feelings between the both of you. Kissing and cuddling are best suited to show romantic love. A handshake or a hug can demonstrate platonic love. Sometimes, doing chores or helping out around the house will show someone that you care and love them. Even if it's out of your way, take some time to do the thing that your loved one hates doing all the time. They’ll be sure to appreciate it.For example, if your loved one is very busy and don't have time to wash the dishes, consider doing them to ease their workload. When people first begin to love, they rarely consider the long-term ramifications. It can feel amazing to love someone at first, but the greatest rewards come from a lot of persistence and effort from both sides. Once you have a strong relationship, don't get lazy; feed it every day. Whether that's through repeating the steps or exploring new ways, making love last is very important. If love was thought to be short-lived, it would never feel as powerful as it does. Put your loved one's needs ahead of your own from time to time to keep your love consistent. | Express your love in words. Use physical touch to your advantage. Perform acts of service for your loved one. Make it last. |
A letter of interest is one of the many tools available for a job seeker. You can think of a letter of interest as a slightly more personal version of a cover letter when used in the job-seeking process. A letter of interest will accompany your resume and other requested documentation, but it also gives you the opportunity to spell out what makes you a great fit for a particular position or within a particular company. A letter of interest provides a portrait of you, which is backed up by the facts in your resume. A company can either request a letter of interest from you, or you may send a letter of interest (sometimes also called a letter of inquiry) to a company you’re interested in but which hasn't yet publicly advertised a particular position. Whereas you typically give a very brief explanation in a cover letter, a letter of interest gives you a bit more space to sell yourself to the prospective employer. There are situations that call for a letter of interest and others that do not. If, for example, a job posting requests a resume and cover letter, then sending a longer letter of interest might immediately disqualify you in the eyes of the person choosing candidates to interview. Letters of interest are less common than cover letters, so don't assume a company wants one when you’re applying to a job posting unless otherwise specified. A letter of interest is often more appropriate when making yourself known to a company that hasn't posted a specific opening to which you’d like to apply. This allows you to express interest in the company or organization even if you’re uncertain about their current openings. Part of the purpose of a letter of interest is to explain what makes you such a good fit for the company. This requires a knowledge of the company's background, products, services, and culture. This not only helps you form a more authentic connection between your experience and the job you’re seeking, but it also immediately makes your application stand out from those who had submitted generic or formulaic letters of interest. Basic greetings such as “To Whom It May Concern” can come across as lazy—or worse, rude. Do a little research about the company to determine whose desk your letter will land on, and address it directly to the person. This will immediately make your letter of interest less generic, and it displays an attention to detail that all employers want. Categorize your education and work experience, and start thinking about how you can apply it to the company or organization to which you wish to apply. Make a list of the skills you possess as related to the potential job opening as well. | Learn the purpose of a letter of interest. Determine if a letter of interest is necessary. Research the company. Find out the name of the individual who does the hiring. Organize your thoughts before you begin to write. |
Prepare to do the Cup Song by setting a cup down on a table. The cup should be rim down. Give yourself some space on either side of the cup. A plastic cup is best. Avoid using a glass or heavy cup until you have perfected the Cup Song. Clap your hands together directly above the cup two times. Your hands should be about six inches above the cup. If your hands are too far from the cup, it will be more difficult to increase your speed. Alternate your hands during this step. Start with your right hand, then left hand, the right hand. You will use primarily your fingertips to tap the cup. Alternatively, you could tap the table on either side of the cup three times. You would still alternate right hand, left hand, right hand. | Set the cup on the table. Clap twice. Tap the top of the cup three times. |
Double-click the Illustrator project to open it. You'll need to have the project open in Illustrator in order to change the artboard size. It's a menu item that's either at the top of the Illustrator window (Windows) or at the top of the screen (Mac). Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu. A pop-out menu will appear. It's in the pop-out menu. Doing so will resize your artboard to fit its art. If you have multiple artboards, each artboard will be resized. | Open your document in Illustrator. Click Object. Select Artboards. Click Fit to Artwork Bounds. |
Blogger is a free service that comes packaged with every Google account. Blogs published with Blogger will have a Blogspot URL. Blogger allows you to create blogs as well as follow them. The blogs that you follow will appear on your Blogger Reading List. See this guide for creating a Google account. You can follow any Blogspot blog, even if it doesn't have a Follow button. All you need is the URL. The Blogspot URL is the same as the feed URL, allowing you to follow it using the Blogger Reading List (or any other blog reader). You can find your Blogger Reading List by logging into Blogger with your Google account. Your reading list is located below any Blogger blogs that you currently have. Note: You can follow blogs with a variety of different readers. The method is usually very similar to using Blogger. Click the Add button and a new window will open. Paste in the URL for Blogspot blog you want to follow. Use the drop-down menu to choose whether to follow publicly using your Google+ profile, or anonymously. You can add multiple URLs at once by clicking the "+ Add" link and entering the next URL on the next line. After you've added a Blogger blog, all of the latest posts will be displayed in your Reading List. You can filter the Reading List by selecting the blog that you want to see from the left menu, or see all the latest updates by clicking the "All blogs" option. | Create a Blogger account. Copy the URL. Open your Blogger Reading List. Add the blog's URL to your Reading List. Read Blogspot entries. |
Adults are always in need of toiletries such as razors, shaving cream, and toothpaste, and they’ll likely appreciate these items in their stocking. Choose small toiletries in your local drug store or big box store for a simple fix to stocking stuffers. Look for small things of lotion, cologne, perfume, nail polish, or lip balm. Brushes, combs, and other hair accessories make great stocking stuffers. The travel section is a great place to look for these toiletries, such as small bottles of shampoo and deodorant. Think about what the person enjoys doing in their day-to-day life, as well as in their free time. Things like magazines about a certain topic, small books, and bumper stickers make great personalized stocking stuffers. For example, a guitar player might love a guitar pick, a fisherman would enjoy fishing lures, and a baker might appreciate kitchen supplies. A teacher might like fun stickers to put on their students’ papers, while an artist would like new colored pencils or erasers. Foods like popcorn, chocolate, fruits, and nuts make great stocking stuffers that are often inexpensive. You can also add fun drinks, such as coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or small bottles of alcohol. Sunflower seeds, chips, cookies, and candies are also good stocking stuffers. Look for items that the person would like, such as bath salts, scented candles, and fuzzy socks. These are great choices for a busy or stressed adult who needs a little relaxation. Stress balls, face masks, and air fresheners are other good options. These can be tech items like a memory stick, cell phone accessories, or earbuds, as well as simple practical tools like pens, small notepads, or duct tape. To make these items more fun, look for patterned or holiday-themed options. Other options include mini flashlights, pocket knives, multi-tools, sticky notes, or a travel-sized sewing kit. | Pick out small toiletries for useful items. Opt for items related to a hobby or profession for a personal touch. Choose sweet and salty foods for flavorful stuffers. Include calming stocking stuffers for relaxing gifts. Select useful items for a practical stocking. |
Allow them to air dry until the peels are hard to the touch. This can take anywhere from a few days to up to a week, so remain patient. Avoid the use of a dehydrator or other drying mechanisms when drying the peels. This can compromise the oil stored in the peels. Once the peels are completely dry, cut the peels into small pieces. You can use a knife, vegetable dicer, or food processor to accomplish this. Take care not to over dice or process the peels however, as this can compromise the oils contained in the peels. Over diced peels will take on a liquid, minced appearance. Avoid expressing liquid from the peels prior to the distillation process. Pour enough alcohol into the jar to completely cover the peels. The alcohol should rest roughly an inch above the top of where the peels rest. Allow the jar to sit for several days. Vodka can be used for the distilling process, but may slightly affect the scent of the oil, depending on the type of vodka used. Place the jar in a location that gets plenty of sunlight to help the separation process. Shake the jar several times a day. Give the jar a shake each day to help separate the oil from the peels. After several days have passed, use a coffee filter to strain the liquid into a second jar. Place a coffee filter or cloth over the second jar, and allow all of the alcohol in the jar to evaporate. This can take up to a week or more. Oil evaporates much more slowly than water or similar types of liquids. Though oil can technically evaporate, the water will evaporate before the oil, leaving just the oil behind. After the alcohol has evaporated, all that will remain is the oil. Bottle the oil for later use. Dab a little on your skin for a fresh smell, or use some in cooking recipes that require essential oil. Remember that the oil is very concentrate – a little will go a long way. Always test a small amount on your skin first in case you have a reaction to the peel oil. Skin sprayed with citrus oil should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Citrus oil is phototoxic, meaning direct sunlight can contribute to sunburn, blisters and other harmful skin conditions. | Peel your fruit and lay the rinds out to dry. Cut the peels into small pieces. Place the peels in a jar and cover with grain alcohol. Strain the liquid from the peels. Apply when needed. |
Before you take the SAT, read the standards by which your scorers will be grading your essay. You can find detailed descriptions of each scoring category and numerical score here: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/understanding-scores/essay. Your essay will be graded by 2 scorers. They’ll assign individual scores from 1 to 4 for 3 categories: reading, analysis, and writing. The 2 scores from each grader are added up for each category, so your best possible score for each category is an 8. College Board is the company that manages the SAT, and it offers plenty of helpful resources. You can read sample passages, take practice essay tests, and read scored sample essays for every quality level, along with descriptions of why the grader assigned a given score. Find all the help you’ll need at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sample-questions/essay. You'll likely take SAT practice tests at school, and your school's writing lab might have helpful resources. In the months prior to the test, take advantage of any opportunities to hone skills such as reading comprehension, and grammar. If your school has a writing lab, have a reviewer offer feedback on an essay you wrote and see if you can get a writing tutor. You could also get extra help from your English or literature teachers. Review grammar topics including subject-verb agreement, proper sentence structures, and punctuation. Additionally, reading more books and articles can improve both your grammar and comprehension skills. Try using a word of the day app or calendar to improve your vocabulary. Command of language is important if you want a high writing score, so try writing a page-long essay every day. One key thing the scorer will look for is varied sentence structures, so avoid monotonous, repetitive wording. For example, avoid writing terse, repetitive sentences like, “The author wrote this. They then explained that. This is a strong argument.” Additionally, keep your writing formal and objective. Avoid personal pronouns, slang, contractions, and other informal expressions. In the weeks leading up to the SAT, read newspaper articles, academic essays, and other varied publications. Practice identifying the thesis and the persuasive devices that each author uses to make their case. Try to read at least 1 text a day for at least a month before the test date. | Familiarize yourself with the scoring rubric. Find sample passages, essays, and other resources on College Board. Practice general reading and writing skills before the test. Work on varying your sentence structures. Hone your skills by reading and analyzing a variety of texts. |
Write the due date for the scholarship essay in your calendar. Think about whether your best works comes from lots of preparation, or if you do better under pressure. Create a schedule that is personalized to fit your needs, and give yourself at least 1 week for the delivery of the essay so you are sure to meet the deadline. For instance, you could give yourself 3 weeks to write the essay. The first week could be focused on researching and brainstorming your essay. In the second week, you could outline and write your essay. The final week could be devoted to editing and proofreading the essay. Give your essay a structure so that it is easy to read. It should include an introduction, body, and a conclusion. Make only 1 point per paragraph. In the introduction, you should include a thesis statement and tell the reader what you will show in the body of the essay. The body should include vivid examples and stories that highlight why you are the right fit for the scholarship. The conclusion should emphasize all of the connections between your experience and the organization's vision. In the body of your essay, use personal experiences and examples to illustrate your main points. Show the committee that you have experiences that are pertinent to the award. In each paragraph, include only 1 example or illustration. If the award is for a student from a rural background who shows promise as a community leader, show the committee that you match this description. Describe aspects of your rural upbringing and leadership work that help support your argument. Focus on your strengths. Remember to follow the formatting guidelines outlined in the scholarship application guide. If no formatting guidelines are outlined, use the following rules: 12 point Times New Roman font Double-spaced Margins of 1 inch (2.5 cm) on the top, bottom, and sides of the page Because the committee will be reviewing potentially hundreds of essays, it is best to avoid well-worn phrases and quotations. Instead, stand out from the crowd by using your own words to express yourself and your fit for the award. Read your essay out loud. As you read, take a mental note of any passages that sound confusing or overly complex. Then, rewrite those passages and read the essay again. Notice any parts that could be more concise by cutting unnecessary words or phrases. Take time between drafts. For instance, give yourself at least an hour or even a day between drafts of the essay. No matter how confident you are in the quality of the essay, ask a friend or mentor to review it. They will almost certainly catch a few typos, unclear sections, and other issues that you’ll have missed. Perhaps, for instance, a former teacher can give you helpful feedback. Print off your scholarship essay. With a colored pen or pencil, read each sentence and look for any typos or grammatical errors. Use spellcheck on your word processor. However, don't rely on spellcheck alone, since it may miss some mistakes. Mail or email your essay to the address included in the scholarship application guidelines. Cross your fingers and wait for their response! If you submit it early, it gives you more time to address any of their possible questions or concerns ahead of the deadline. Avoid submitting the essay too close to the deadline, since you could end up missing it. | Schedule your writing to meet the deadline. Outline your scholarship essay. Use personal examples to illustrate your main points. Follow the formatting guidelines. Avoid common sayings and clichés. Edit your scholarship essay for clarity and concision. Ask someone to read over your scholarship essay. Proofread your scholarship essay. Submit your essay to the committee. |
Probiotics are live yeasts and bacteria that are found naturally in your body. Foods containing probiotics help keep your gut healthy and move digested food through your stomach and intestines. A small serving of Greek yogurt is ideal. Make sure it is low in sodium and contains active cultures. You can opt for kefir in place of yogurt. Kefir is a probiotic beverage available in most grocery stores. It may seem counterintuitive, but carbs actually raise the amount of water that your body stores. You can help your body reduce water weight by getting all your carbs from fruits and vegetables that day Eat salads instead of sandwiches. Don't eat breads, pastas, or other refined grain products. Studies suggest that maintaining a low-carb diet just three days a week can help you shed a few pounds and maintain your weight better. You are more likely to burn off calories that are consumed earlier in the day than those consumed later on, so eat the bulk of your daily calorie intake during the morning and early afternoon. Try to cut your meal sizes in half, or at least reduce your portion size for meals eaten later in the day. | Eat foods that contain probiotics. Cut out carbohydrates on the day you want to lose weight. Eat less as the day goes on. |
Girls with darker skin can wear very bright colors on their eyes and look great. The best bright colors for dark skin are bright jewel tones like blue,emerald, or purple. Bright colors really pop against dark skin and give you a dramatic look. Using two complementing colors on your eye will create a fun, dramatic look. Try pairing gold and purple by applying the purple on your eyelid and layering the gold on top, closer to your eyebrow. Wearing neutral eye shadows in shades of brown or nude can highlight your eyes and still look very natural. Blending several different neutral colors can create a unique look to wear everyday. Stay away from whites or very light neutral colors. These colors can create a dry or ashy look on darker skin. Metallic, or shimmering, eye shadows look amazing on dark skin because they are such a contrast to your rich, dark skin color. Eye shadows with shimmer really gleam on darker skin making it a perfect choice for a date night. Try using metallic jewel toned eye shadows to give you a dramatic look. | Be bold with bright colors. Blend complementing colors. Try using neutral colors for a subtle look. Use metallics to add some fun. |
. When mounting, you will often mount on the left side, because of the fact that most horses are used to being approached on this side. Pick up the reins with your left hand, put your left foot in the stirrup closest to you and then push yourself over the saddle (while still holding the reins). After mounting, your feet should already be in the stirrups. In Western riding, riders usually use split reins, with one for each hand or they hold them with one hand. But in English riding, the reins are typically connected, forming a loop. The instructions below apply to both types except where noted. Loop reins are the most common reins, except in Western riding, and are also used in dressage, jumping, polo, and horse racing. Start by holding one rein in each hand, or opposite sides of a loop rein. When you are a more experienced rider, you may learn to hold both split reins in one hand. For now, using both hands will give you more control over the horse. Loop reins are always held with both hands, regardless of experience. Hold your palm flat. Loop the rein around your pointer, middle, and ring fingers. It should not wrap around your thumb or pinky. Repeat this for your other hand as well. Hold the reins loosely, as though you were holding an ice cream cone. Turn your hands so your thumbs point up and slightly toward each other. Your hands should be approximately 10–15 centimeter (3.9–5.9 in) apart, and never further apart than the width of your horse's neck. Your hands have to be above your horses withers. Keep your hands relaxed and a little above the saddle, in front of the saddle pad. Your elbows have to be in an angle around 90°. You want just enough tension to maintain control, without restricting the horse's movements unnecessarily. It's better to hold them too loose than too tight, in order to avoid causing pain. Beginners should always use reins attached to a gentle bit, such as a snaffle bit with D rings. Horses with a harsher bit or sensitive muzzles may react with surprise and pain if the reins are tugged too hard. | Mount your horse Check the type of reins. Hold opposite sides of the reins. Wrap the rein around your first three fingers. Close your hands in a loose fist. Position your hands. Hold the reins at the right tension. |
Some believe ghosts can affect the types of dreams you have. If you begin having intense nightmares, this can be a sign of a haunting. You may have nightmares about the supernatural and feel like something is chasing or attacking you in your sleep. Nightmares may be very vivid, to the point you can physically feel things in your dreams. If you're experiencing things like shortness of breath during sleep, however, see a doctor. This can be a sign of a medical condition, such as sleep apnea, which should be ruled out before you attribute the issues to ghosts. Nightmares can also have psychological causes. If you've been stressed or upset lately, this may be causing your nightmares as well. Your own intuition can help guide you when evaluating whether your house is haunted. People who live in allegedly haunted homes sometimes feel like they're being watched. If you ever get a sense you're not alone, even if no one else is in the room, this can be a sign of a haunting. If you have other people living with you, ask them if they experience the sense of being watched as well. Keep in mind, feelings of nervousness and paranoia can also be attributed to underlying mental health issues. This kind of anxiety should be evaluated by a mental health professional. Ghosts can allegedly affect personality and mood. If you or another household member becomes angry, irritable, or inexplicably sad, this may be a sign of a haunting. If negative moods tend to only surface in your home, this indicates there may be a ghost present. Low moods and irritability can be a sign of mental health issues, however. If you have a persistent low mood for a long time, see a therapist before attributing it to a haunting. Some people believe hauntings cause mild physical symptoms. For example, you may sometimes come down with small colds. Hauntings can also cause an overall feeling of weakness. As these symptoms can be caused by a number of other ailments, however, see a doctor before attributing them to a haunting. If everyone in the house is experiencing physical symptoms, have your home investigated by professionals to check for hazards like mold and bacteria. | Pay attention to your dreams. Notice if you feel you're being watched. Evaluate changes in your own or other people's moods. Watch for strange illnesses and feelings of weakness. |
If you are younger than 27, the best states for marrying are Wyoming, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Idaho and Utah. If you are older than 30, try Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York, where they are older brides and grooms. In most states the average age is under 30. First marriage statistics tend to go down for men over 35, so take this into account when considering a change of location. A study conducted by the European Journal of Operational Research found the highest marriage success rate when the wife was five years younger than her husband. Though not a guarantee a younger woman is right for you, taking this into account while searching for your wife may improve your odds of a favorable union. A study of Facebook's data showed that 28 percent of married Facebook users found their spouses while attending college. The best colleges for men to find wives were Martin Luther College, Harding University and Faith Baptist Bible College. Other good choices included Stanford, Harvard, University of Georgia, Bowdoin College, University of Texas-Austin, Columbia, University of Chicago, Wellesley College, Vanderbilt and the Culinary Institute of America. In 2006, the New York Times reported that marriage rates were dropping for single men over 40 without college degrees. Women's high education rates may have led to fewer women marrying and expecting to be more economically dependent. A college degree may increase your likelihood of marriage. Many reports suggest that women are upwardly mobile and career-oriented will look for men who are similarly ambitious. Sites like itsjustlunch.com offer dating services for people who are busy and career-minded. Dating outside your social class can create many difficulties in a relationship, like causing you to feel insecure that you cannot afford her desired lavish lifestyle. A lack of shared life experience between you and your potential spouse can also cause friction. | Consider moving to a new state with favorable marriage trends. Try looking for someone who is slightly younger. Go to college, or go back to college. Look for someone in the same social class. |
One of the most common surgical treatments for this condition is reconstruction surgery. During the surgery, the prematurely fused bones will be separated and your child's head will be reshaped so that the brain can develop normally. This is done by installing body-friendly plates into your child's skull that will be spontaneously absorbed into the bones over time. This surgery is typically done between the ages of 6 to 12 months. So far, there hasn't been any conclusive studies showing that it makes a difference if the surgery is done before 6 months of age. Sometimes, the eye sockets of a child with Apert syndrome can be so malformed that the child's eyes bulge out and become susceptible to infections that could ultimately lead to blindness. If this is the case with your child, you may want to consider surgery to repair the shallowness of your child's eye sockets. The roof of the mouth serves as a barrier between the nose and mouth. Cleft palate cases pose problems because there is an incomplete barrier. Infections from the nose may reach the mouth and vice versa. Choking becomes more frequent as well. Therefore, the barrier must be restored through surgery. Before even considering this, it is important to know that this surgery is almost exclusively done for aesthetic purposes only--the ability to use the fingers and toes is usually not able to be restored. Surgeons can, however, separate your child's fingers and toes for aesthetic improvement. This surgical procedure reconstructs your child's face so that the nose, eyes, and mouth function better. It can also correct the deformities that are caused by the syndrome, making your child's face look more like children who do not have this syndrome. This surgery is normally performed when your child is 6 to 8 years old. The surgery can also be done that only focuses on your child's nose--it makes the bridge of the nose more prominent. | Consider facial reconstruction surgery. Know that surgery can be done to repair your child's shallow eye sockets. Talk to a surgeon about cleft palate reconstruction. Have your child's fingers and toes separated surgically. Consider LeFort III surgery. |
Start lifting weights, doing yoga or getting in some form of weight-based training regularly. Resistance training firms and tones muscles, which can result in a smoother appearance around the hips and thighs as those muscles press against the skin. Muscle also burns more calories in a resting state than other types of tissue, helping decrease the overall amount of fat stored in the body. Make time for 3-4 hour long resistance training sessions every week. Emphasize movements like squats, leg lifts and lunges that target the muscles in the thighs. In addition to weight training, spend a few hours a week on the treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical. When kept up at a moderate intensity, steady-state cardio training burns a massive amount of calories, shrinking pockets of concentrated fat that cause that pocked, dimply cellulite look. Exercise is one of the best steps you can take to begin reduce cellulite right away. Start small and pace yourself as you increase the intensity of your workouts. Simply going for a long walk is enough to make a difference when you’re just getting started. Try fasted cardio once or twice a week (performing cardiovascular exercise on an empty stomach or after only having a small snack). Without stored glycogen in your muscles, your body will go straight to burning fat for energy. Even if you lack the means or the motivation to make it to the gym, you can find healthy ways to be physical and rid troublesome areas of unwanted fat. As often as you can, get out and go for a jog, swim or bike ride. Take some yoga classes, go kayaking or toss a frisbee at the park. Taking part in a sport or pastime you actually have fun doing makes you more likely to get active, and stick with it. Finding a friend to join you in an activity can make it more enjoyable. Since you’re trying to target cellulite in the thigh area, make sure your physical pursuits require you to use your legs extensively. Reverse the effects of sitting all day by spending more time on your feet, even if that just means standing up to work. Make use of frequent breaks to walk around, get your blood pumping and do a few repetitions of squats or lunges. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. At home, stretch out or do some challenging static poses rather than just posting up on the couch. Simply put, find ways to move your body more. Every little bit helps. Limit the amount of time you spend doing things like watching TV throughout the week. Give yourself reasons to move when you otherwise wouldn't. For instance, walk to the mailbox to collect the day's mail instead of grabbing it as you drive by, or stand up more often when you’re at work or talking on the phone. | Perform some form of resistance training. Get in a few hours of cardio every week. Enjoy an active hobby. Overcome sedentary behavior. |
It is important to take immediate action to prevent a migraine from becoming worse. Once a migraine has started there a few things you can do to reduce the severity and help deal with the headache. Find a calm environment and retreat from your daily challenges as much as possible. Dim the lights in the room Lie down or use a reclining chair if possible. Relax in a dark quiet room and try to sleep if you can. Over-the-counter acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help to relieve the pain of a migraine for some people. However, it is important to be aware that these medications can also damage your liver and kidneys when used often over a long period of time. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen doses are listed on the bottle. Do not use more than the dose on the bottle. Talk to your physician to make sure that there are no interactions with other medications you are already taking or with an underlying medical condition. Overdoses of either of these over-the-counter pain medications can be life threatening, causing significant liver or kidney damage. If you have taken too much, seek emergency medical care immediately. Some migraine headaches respond to heat or cold. Test your migraines with either a cold compress or hot compress over the area of your head that hurts and see which feels better. To make a hot or cold compress, run very hot or very cold water over a washcloth, then ring out the excess water and place the cloth over your head. Leave the compress on for up to 15 minutes. | Prevent a migraine from getting worse. Take an over the counter painkiller. Apply a hot or cold compress. |
Direct sunlight enables more rapid algae growth. Help minimize algae proliferation by keeping your fountain in a shady or covered area. If a completely shaded area is not available, a partially shaded area may still help slow algae growth. Also consider placing a cover such as an umbrella or awning in the area near your fountain to help provide shade if no natural shade is available. Once you’ve put your fountain where you want it, fill it with clean tap water, from a garden hose, for example. Then, connect your fountain to a power source by plugging it into an electrical outlet. You can also opt for chlorinated water instead, as it will act as a disinfectant and prevent unwanted biological growth. The best time to start using algae prevention products is right after you have set up or deep cleaned your fountain. Commercial products are available online as well as at home improvement and maintenance stores. If you are concerned about the health and safety of wildlife using your fountain, look for animal-safe products. Most products found in pet stores and hardware stores will be animal-safe, but it is important to check the labels. Common products include Algae Shield and SeaKlear. If wildlife is not a concern, such as with indoor fountains, a cap of bleach may also work as a preventative measure. Before applying an anti-algae agent to your fountain, check the manufacturer's instructions to make sure that the product you purchased will not damage your current fountain setup. Product instructions will vary by product, but often all you need to do is add the product to the water on a regular basis to the running fountain. | Place your fountain in the shade. Fill your fountain with water and plug it in. Add in a preventative product. |
Whether you plan to walk leisurely through your neighborhood or hike on a remote trail, it is important to properly strap the poles to your wrists. Most Nordic walking poles will have wrist straps that look like the bottom of a glove, fitting around your thumb and should clasp to your wrist without you having to hold the poles in your hands. These straps will very in application, so consult the pole instructions for specific guidance. While you get used to your new poles, walk normally while lightly holding the poles in your hands. This will help you begin Nordic walking with your normal gait and stop you from changing your natural way of walking. Nordic walking utilizes your natural walking technique and it is important not to change the way you typically move your arms. Walk until the poles feel natural in your hands. Focus on beginning your step on the heel of your foot while planting the opposite arm's pole to the ground. Stepping on your heel will allow the opposite pole to propel your body forward. Choose which foot will be your lead foot and move both arms at the same time as this lead foot. Imagine your poles touching the ground as the heel of your lead foot touches the ground, creating unison between your arms and lead foot. Similarly, your arms should be in motion as your other foot touches the ground. While walking in the way described above, with your arms moving with your lead foot, begin lightly touching your poles to the ground while keeping them at a 45 degree angle. As this becomes more natural, use your arms to push off the poles, propelling your body forward. This will allow you to engage your upper body and take pressure off of the joints in your legs and back. As practice, stand still and place your hands around your lower rib cage, just below the chest. Keep your head and hips straight while softly turning the rib cage from right to left while observing this natural motion. Begin walking while keeping this rotation to the walk. Allow your torso to move naturally as you push off with the Nordic poles. If done correctly, this rotation to the left naturally moves the right arm forward, and vice versa. Nordic walking uses many more muscles than regular walking and burns up to 46% more calories. Take this into consideration before you begin your walk. Start out by walking for 30 minutes while you get used to the new exercise and then implement a more appropriate distance later on. Stay close to home and walk around your neighborhood while you practice your technique. As you become more familiar with Nordic walking, you can walk farther and farther. Extend your walk from 30 minutes to 50 minutes over a week period, incorporating some uphill walks and different terrains. Use caution and discretion while deciding how far to walk, listening to what your muscles are telling you. If you begin to feel sore or tired, do not be afraid to turn back. | Attach the poles to your wrist via pole straps. Walk normally at first, ignoring the poles. Step with the heel and roll to the ball of your foot. Move your arms along with your lead foot. Touch the poles to the ground as you walk. Engage your entire body, focusing on your torso. Start out walking short distances. Walk longer distances as you begin to feel comfortable. |
Walking and jogging are great ways to stay active, especially if you’re just beginning to exercise. You could go for a 15-minute brisk walk during your lunch break, then walk or jog around your neighborhood for 15 minutes after dinner. If you’re elderly or have a history of joint issues, jogging may be tough on your knees, hips, and ankles. Respect your body's limits and, if necessary, stick to walking. for 5 to 15 minutes. More than just a fun game for kids, jumping rope is an excellent cardio workout. Grab a rope, and try jumping for 5 minutes straight. If you’re not used to exercising, it's okay if you can only jump for a minute or so. If you need to stop, take a break and catch your breath. Try jumping rope for gradually longer periods of time. You could aim to add 30 seconds or a minute to your time each week until you can jump for at least 5 minutes straight. for 5 to 15 minutes. Start by standing with your legs together and arms at your side. Then jump straight up as you move your legs outward and raise your arms together above your head. Return to the starting position, then repeat. As with jumping rope, take a break if you feel too winded, and try to gradually increase the length of time you can do jumping jacks. When you’re just starting off, go for easy bike rides around your neighborhood, on a local bike trail, or at a park. At first, try cycling for around 3 miles (4.8 km) in 30 minutes, then gradually increase your speed and distance. As you get used to being active, try to work your way up to 5 miles (8.0 km) in 30 minutes. Eventually, aim to cover 4 miles (6.4 km) in 15 minutes. laps at your local pool or fitness center. Swimming is a great full body workout, and it can help add variety to your routine. Try swimming laps for 20 minutes, or for as long as you can without getting too winded. It's okay if you need to take a break, especially when you’re just getting used to exercising. In addition to swimming laps, you could do water aerobics or just walk around in a pool. These are good options for people with joint problems or those who are significantly overweight. Go for runs around your neighborhood, or look for a local indoor or outdoor track. Try to run for 15 to 30 minutes straight, but don't push yourself too hard if you’re just starting to get more active. Each week, try to add another minute to your running time. Eventually, see if you can run 1 mile (1.6 km) straight, track your time, and try to cut down your time each time you run. Running might be tough on your legs if you’re elderly or have a history of bone or joint issues. Remember to respect your body's limits. Interval training involves alternating high-intensity and low-intensity exercises, and it's a great way to burn calories. Since it involves high-intensity activities, such as running or sprinting, it's best to include interval training in your routine if you're already used to regular exercise. For a good, basic interval session, try doing a sprint-walk routine. Warm up by walking briskly for 5 to 10 minutes, then jog for 5 to 10 minutes. After jogging, sprint for 30 to 60 seconds, then jog for 5 minutes. Alternate running for 30 to 60 seconds with 5 minutes of jogging at least 2 to 3 times, then cool down by walking for 5 to 10 minutes. | Go for a brisk walk or jog every day. Jump rope Do jumping jacks Go for bike rides. Swim Try running once you’re used to being active. Challenge yourself with interval training. |
Remember to brush your teeth and tongue before you leave your house. Have mints or a pack of gum handy if you are heading to a party where you think a kissable guy might be. There is nothing worse than kissing someone with bad breath so do yourself a favor and harness that halitosis. Ask him to hang out somewhere that will set the stage for a kiss--go for a walk, go see a movie, etc. If you are at a party, you can go in another room and ask him to come. Ask him to go outside with you or find some other way to get him alone (partners hide and seek anyone?) Having friends around will probably kill the mood and will also put a lot of pressure on him. If you really want to be kissed, find a way to be alone with your guy. Be confident and friendly. If you are nervous, try not to show it. Have an open, welcoming body posture--keep your arms and legs uncrossed, look into his eyes while you are talking and face your body towards his. Laugh at his jokes and compliment him. Compliment him on what you really like about him, for example: 'You look great in that shirt--it really brings out your blue eyes.' Make him feel comfortable. If you aren't already close to him, step closer, minimizing the space between you two. If necessary, create a ruse to get closer to him. Chances are, he's probably trying to come up with a way to get closer to you too and your ruse may give him the opportunity to kiss you that he has been looking for. If you’re outside, shiver and say you’re a little chilly and shuffle closer to him. If you’re indoors, say he has an eyelash or something on his face. Lean in and wipe it off, then look up into his eyes and don't move away. | Make sure your breath smells good. Find the right location and get him alone. Be outgoing once you get him alone. Get closer to him. |
One of the simplest ways to make a man feel loved is to directly tell him, “I love you.” A direct expression of love and affection may seem hollow when there are no actions to back it, but it is still an important sentiment to convey in words. It is the statement that focuses all your loving actions into one clear, obvious meaning. Mix things up. Saying "I love you" is important, but there are other sentiments you can use to express your love just as meaningfully. Try something like, "I'm grateful you're in my life," "I am so in love with you," or "You're incredibly important to me." For better or worse, women receive compliments about their looks and the way their bodies move from men on a somewhat frequent basis. Men hear these sorts of things less often, but as visual creatures, they usually like to know that you have your eyes appreciatively on them as much as they have their eyes on you. For instance, if he plays a lot of sports and you usually go to cheer him on, tell him something like, “I love watching you as you play basketball” or “I love the way your body looks when you're playing.” If he is more of the artistic sort and is not physically active, you could compliment his body by telling him something like, “I love watching your hands as you play the piano.” Even simple compliments like “I love staring into your eyes” or “I could stare at your smile all day” can work wonders. Tell him that he turns you on. In strong romantic relationships, emotional love and physical love walk hand-in-hand. You need to express your love on an emotional level, but you also need to express it on a physical level. Telling him how much you love his body and love having it pressed against you is important. Of course, you can usually convey this sentiment with body language and behavior. As with emotional love, though, saying how you feel in straightforward words can be just as important. When the two of you are around other people, sing his praises. Talk about how great he is at his job, how passionate he is about his hobbies, or how great he is at making you feel loved. These are all great things to say to his face, but telling them to another person in front of him lets him know how proud you are to be at his side. Express your gratitude often and earnestly. “Thank you” should be part of your daily exchanges. Tell him how much you appreciate a kind gesture when he does something thoughtful. If there is something he has done for you habitually that you do not usually thank him for, go out of your way to tell him that you appreciate that gesture, even if you do not always say as much. Every couple fights. When you have an argument, be the first to apologize, even if you were not at fault. You do not need to be the first to apologize every time, but you should be the first to do so sometimes. An apology lets him know that he is more important to you than your own ego, and it also tells him that your relationship is something you want to fight together for. This does not mean that you should allow him to walk all over you. If you sense that he will never apologize to you without you apologizing first, or worse, see that he does not apologize to you even when you do offer the first “I'm sorry,” there might be an underlying problem in your relationship that you need to analyze and remedy. When life gets stressful, simply tell him, “I'm here for you.” He may still hesitate to show you his weak side, but telling him that you love him even when he feels weak can be incredibly reassuring. What you don't say can be just as important as what you do say. Serious problems in your relationship need to be addressed, but avoid nagging him, embarrassing, or making him feel ashamed for trivial reasons. A statement meant to shame is critical without being constructive. For instance, “You're so cold; do you even have any feelings at all?” would be a statement meant to shame. On the other hand, “I feel hurt when you walk away without telling me what's wrong,” is a statement that addresses the actual hurtful behavior and opens the problem up for discussion. | Tell him how important he is. Compliment the way he looks and moves. Let him know how much you want him. Brag about him to others. Thank him. Apologize. Remind him that you're on his side. Skip the shame. |
If you're prone to vomiting, you might want to alternate each alcoholic beverage with a glass of water during the night. In the event you get very drunk and perhaps a little nauseous, switch entirely to water. Drink water steadily, but never chug or drink water to excess, as this can upset your stomach. Inexperienced drinkers sometimes drink too much water out of fear of becoming dehydrated. Drink water throughout the night, but not to uncomfortable excess. Alcohol filters quickly into blood from the stomach. If you don't have food in your stomach, the alcohol will absorb into your blood intoxicating you rapidly, which could leave your world spinning and your stomach heaving. A little food in your tummy can be the difference between a night on the town and vomit city. Food high in fat content, like most bar food, takes a considerable time to digest in your stomach, making it the perfect choice for the start of your night out. Healthy pre-drinking foods include: nuts, avocados, and seeds. It is important to use a remedy that agrees with your system, so if chalky antacids don't usually calm your upset stomach, popping one of these might not be the best solution. If you have a default over the counter medicine you use for upset stomachs or nausea, take it preemptively when you begin feeling queasy. One of the biggest causes of both hangover and drinking related nausea is dehydration. Dehydration occurs when your body either doesn't have enough water in its system or else can't hold onto water because it doesn't have the right balance of electrolytes. As an important electrolyte, you might help your body retain water by eating a food high in potassium, like a banana. But be careful when considering a sports drink, as most sports drinks have modified formulas loaded with sugar, which are more palatable to the general population. These sugary drinks, however, could lead to more dehydration. Plenty of studies agree that ginger has powerful anti-nausea properties that you can enjoy when drinking ginger tea or ginger soda. You can add powdered ginger to food or drink, chew on a piece of raw ginger, or eat a ginger candy to enjoy ginger's stomach soothing influence. These have been found to aid digestion and lessen the effects of nausea. One tablespoon of crushed fennel seeds stepped in water for 10 minutes will create a sour stomach easing brew. Chewing a teaspoon of fennel seeds, while maybe not the most appealing option, might also save you from throwing up. | Drink water throughout your alcohol excursion. Eat something beforehand. Use over the counter medicine. Restore your potassium. Drink electrolyte restoring drinks. Consume ginger. Try fennel seeds. |
Similar to humans and animals, deep artificial neural networks exhibit critical periods during which a temporary stimulus deficit can impair the development of a skill.The extent of the impairment depends on the onset and length of the deficit window, as in animal models, and on the size of the neural network.Deficits that do not affect low-level statistics, such as vertical flipping of the images, have no lasting effect on performance and can be overcome with further training. To better understand this phenomenon, we use the Fisher Information of the weights to measure the effective connectivity between layers of a network during training. Counterintuitively, information rises rapidly in the early phases of training, and then decreases, preventing redistribution of information resources in a phenomenon we refer to as a loss of "Information Plasticity". Our analysis suggests that the first few epochs are critical for the creation of strong connections that are optimal relative to the input data distribution.Once such strong connections are created, they do not appear to change during additional training.These findings suggest that the initial learning transient, under-scrutinized compared to asymptotic behavior, plays a key role in determining the outcome of the training process.Our findings, combined with recent theoretical results in the literature, also suggest that forgetting is critical to achieving invariance and disentanglement in representation learning.Finally, critical periods are not restricted to biological systems, but can emerge naturally in learning systems, whether biological or artificial, due to fundamental constrains arising from learning dynamics and information processing. | Sensory deficits in early training phases can lead to irreversible performance loss in both artificial and neuronal networks, suggesting information phenomena as the common cause, and point to the importance of the initial transient and forgetting. |
Compressive sensing has been a very active research area for the past ten years.Its main idea is to decrease a number of step during acquisition and compression of signals by combining these two processes into a single step .The main advantage of compressive sensing is that it enables us to acquire signals/images at sampling rates below rates mandated by the Nyquist sampling theorem, but signals under consideration have to be sparse in time or other signal domains .Compressively sampling non-stationary signals is not always trivial, as those signals are typically not sparse in time or frequency domains .Furthermore, such compressively sampled nonstationary signals need to be processed using advanced signal processing techniques such as time–frequency representations .In our companion review paper , we reviewed several algorithms dealing with compressive sensing and time–frequency processing of nonstationary signals.In this paper, we briefly describe MATLAB functions developed to produce all seven figures from the companion paper.These figures represent various test cases where compressive sensing and time–frequency analysis can be combined to provide a framework for the analysis of nonstationary sparse signals.These developed functions expand our previous efforts to disseminate software solutions that provide implementations of advanced signal processing algorithms in various applications .Hence, current functions along with previous software releases aim to increase the implementation of these algorithms in practical applications.This is a significant contributions, as it is a well known fact that many signal processing solutions have never been translated to practice due to difficulties encountered during the algorithmic software implementation.As mentioned before, these functions were developed as standalone MATLAB functions and can be run independently of other functions.A typical user will download the function into their working MATLAB directory and run functions as any other MATLAB functions.However, these functions do not require any inputs, and their outputs are figures shown in the companion paper.Lastly, it should be mentioned that these functions implement previously proposed algorithms and no new algorithms were proposed in the companion paper.Each developed function is a stand-alone function that can be run independently in a MATLAB environment.No additional functions are needed.It should be mentioned that for function figure1 additional data is needed, which is also shared via the ZIP file.No particular software architecture is used here, as each function is a stand-alone function.The main functionality of the software is to reproduce figures from the companion paper.However, other researchers will be able to use the software and adopt it for their own examples.The proposed software package represents an excellent tool for researchers and engineers to recreate examples shown in the companion review paper.Moreover, the researchers working in the compressive sensing field will be able to reuse the existing functions in other applications with different problem set-ups.In other words, signal processing practitioners will be able to apply these techniques in diverse applications from medical signal processing to communications applications.Particularly, the idea of using the ambiguity domain to produce sparse time–frequency representations can be further explored to cope with the cross-terms in time–frequency representations.Thereby, researchers working in this field can modify the software functions in order to include certain foreknowledge about the desired components locations in the ambiguity domain.Functions developed for the separation of stationary and non-stationary signals can be also reused in various scenarios occurring in communication channels.In our examples, we illustrated the case with overlapping radar data.However, similar challenging situations also occur in wireless communications, where signals of interest are stationary, while disturbance components can be highly nonstationary signals.In those cases, researchers can adopt the provided functions to eliminate the disturbance and obtain an incomplete representation that needs to be recovered using the described approach.Furthermore, the proposed package also enables signal processing practitioners, especially at early stages such as upper-year undergraduate students or early-stage graduate students, to understand the nuisances of algorithmic implementations using modern software packages such as MATLAB.Furthermore, we anticipate that the considered functions can be used in diverse signal processing applications from compressive sensing of nonstationary signals to estimation of instantaneous frequencies of highly complex nonstationary signals corrupted by measurement noise.The developed functions could be also of interest for the practitioners outside the signal processing community.In other words, these functions can be used as a framework for the implementation of missing data reconstruction in certain economic and financial time series analysis, where it is commonly assumed that the discrete Fourier transform is a suitable tool for data representation.In this paper, we presented a set of MATLAB functions that is useful for implementing algorithms considered in the companion review paper.These algorithms were based on the ideas of compressive sensing and time–frequency processing of nonstationary signals.In particular, these proposed functions represent an initial draft of the future comprehensive MATLAB toolbox for compressive sensing of nonstationary signals that will be able to also provide a set of functions for time–frequency processing of such signals. | Compressive sensing is a computational framework for acquisition and processing of sparse signals at sampling rates below the rates mandated by the Nyquist sampling theorem. In this paper, we present seven MATLAB functions for compressive sensing based time–frequency processing of sparse nonstationary signals. These functions are developed to reproduce figures in our companion review paper. |
Take 1 cup (250mL) of warm tap water. Add 1 tsp (5 g) of salt and mix with a spoon. Swish this mixture in your mouth for 15 to 20 seconds and then spit it out. You can repeat this process up to three times a day until healed. It is especially effective immediately after meals. The salt helps to kill off bad bacteria in the mouth. This makes the area cleaner and lowers the possibility of infection. It also has healing properties that may help the wound to heal faster. Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide (3%) and water in a glass. Swish this mixture in your mouth for 15 to 20 seconds and the spit it out. Be careful not to swallow. You can repeat this process up to four times daily. Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful antiseptic which will help to control bacterial activity in your wound. It will also act as a cleansing agent by removing debris from the cut and delivering a constant quantity of oxygen to the cells, which also helps to stop the bleeding. It also comes in a gel form that you can apply directly to your cut using a clean cotton swab. Take one part diphenhydramine, like Benadryl allergy liquid, and one part of an antacid, like milk of magnesia, and mix it together. Swish this mixture in your mouth for a minute and then spit it out. You can do this once or twice a day. Antacids control the acid levels in the mouth which promotes healing. An antihistamine will lessen the inflammation. Combining these medicines creates what some people refer to as a “miracle mouthwash.” If you don't feel comfortable swishing the mixture, you can also make the solution a bit thicker and apply it as a paste. Benzydamine hydrochloride, 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate, or just your standard mouthwash are all good options. Take the suggested amount into your mouth and swish it around for 15 to 30 seconds. Spit the liquid out. Repeat this process after eating. This will help to keep your wound clear of food particles, which also promotes healing by preventing infection. | Do a saltwater rinse. Swish hydrogen peroxide and water in your mouth. Rinse with an antacid/antihistamine. Use a traditional mouthwash. |
You may wish to create a link to the hidden slide so that you can still access it while in presentation mode. It can sometimes be embarrassing to switch back to editing mode during a presentation. Click the Insert tab from the top of the window. This tab controls everything you can insert into a slide, including pictures, videos, etc. Highlight the text you wish to create a link from. This will be what you click to access the hidden slide during a presentation, so choose a place that makes sense. You may wish to add some text at the end of the presentation saying something like, "More information," and creating the link from that text. Click the Hyperlink button from the options within the Insert tab. Choose Place in this document from the options on the left side of the pop-up window. Select the hidden slide and click the OK button from the bottom right of the window. | Make a link to the hidden slide. Click Insert. Select text. Choose Hyperlink. |
You and other household members should wash your hands before eating, for instance, as well as after touching pets in the house. You should also make sure everyone washes their hands after using the bathroom. Using soap and water, scrub for 20 seconds before rinsing, making sure to get in between your fingers and under your nails. Try singing the happy birthday song while washing, which is about 20 seconds. Keep hand sanitizer in a purse or care for when soap and water are not available. Basically, you should avoid sharing items that have touched other people's mouths. They can pass bacteria to you, which will enter your body through your mouth. Wash these items in hot, soapy water between uses. Using a dishwasher with a disinfecting cycle is even better. The more you're around people, the more likely a virus or bacterial infection will be passed to you. If you want to go out to eat, for instance, go earlier in the day so there won't be as many people there. Avoid activities like concerts, school assemblies, flying, and movies when you can. When you are out in a crowded area, avoid touching surfaces as much as possible, and don't touch your face until you can wash your hands. Use the wipes provided by grocery stores to wipe off cart handles before you use them. If possible, ask someone else to help you out with grocery shopping. Of course, you can't avoid cuts all the time. However, you can avoid activities that put you at risk, such as cutting vegetables and using a standard razor. Opt for an electric razor, instead, for instance. When brushing your teeth, brush very gently so you don't make your gums bleed. Your doctor may even ask you not to floss or want you to use a water pick instead. Similarly, blow your nose gently to avoid an open wound. Cook meat until it's not pink in the center, and check it with a meat thermometer. Stick the thermometer into the center of the meat to check the temperature. Also, heat eggs until they are solid and not runny. Aim for an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C) for most meat and 180 °F (82 °C) for poultry. For instance, avoid deli-cut foods, dented cans, and bulk-bin items, which are more likely to have bacteria. Pick the freshest fruits and vegetables you can find, and choose packaged items that have the farthest expiration date. Also, don't eat soft-serve ice cream from a machine or free samples around the store. | Ask everyone in the house to wash their hands often. Avoid sharing cups, utensils, and plates with other people. Skip crowds as much as possible. Avoid nicks, cuts, and other injuries when possible. Cook meat and eggs thoroughly to avoid contamination. Avoid foods from the grocery store that are likely to have extra bacteria. |
Finding exactly what an employer is looking for will help cater your resume objective to the specific job that you're seeking. Look for traits that the company is looking for and try to relate it to skills that you possess. Instead of copying the exact wording of the job description, think of different ways that you can explain your positive traits using different words. For example, if the job listing is looking for an IT professional "with knowledge of multiple programming languages" you can write that you have "a full grasp on CSS, PHP, and Java." The introduction for your resume objective should explain who you are and why you are applying for the job. Start your objective by talking about your major in school or the experience that you have. For example, a good opening would be "Third-year law student with one year of experience working as a paralegal for Smith & Co." The next part of your resume objective should be a positive characteristic that you can bring to the position you're applying to. Relate the trait to the job listing and then cite the job title itself. Think of things that set you apart from the rest and that also relates to the duties that you'd have to do if you got the job. You can say something like, "Looking to leverage my research and organizational skills as an associate researcher for your organization." Or you could say, "Seeking to leverage my customer service and PR skills to become a account executive with your organization." Locate keywords within the job listing and end your statement by emphasizing how your skills and traits match with the position. Keywords include adjectives like team player, organized, reliable, disciplined, hardworking, and dedicated. You can say something like "I'm disciplined and hardworking and will go above and beyond on whatever I'm doing." The full resume objective would read, "Third-year law student with one year of experience working as a paralegal for Smith & Co. Looking to leverage my research and organizational skills as an associate researcher for your organization. I'm disciplined and hardworking and will go above and beyond the scope of the position." If you have little to no experience, you can write about how your experiences in school or clubs can translate to your new job. Think of your wok ethic or skills you gained at school, and write down a list of traits that might relate to the job. For example, if you are academically excellent you can say you are "driven, organized, or a quick learner." If you were great in sports you can say that you're a "team player, disciplined, or strategic". If you were part of a community drama club, you can say that you're "creative or expressive". | Read the job description again. Start the resume objective with your experience or education. Include a positive trait and the job title. End the statement with what kind of value you bring the employer. Think of the skills that you gained in school. |
Go to https://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader in your computer's web browser, then click Get 4K Video Downloader on the left side of the page. Once the setup file finishes downloading, do the following depending on your computer's operating system: Windows: Double-click the setup file and then follow the on-screen setup instructions. Mac: Double-click the setup file, verify the installation if necessary, drag the 4K Video Downloader app icon onto the "Applications" folder, and then follow any on-screen instructions. Open YouTube by going to https://www.youtube.com/ in your computer's web browser, then search for or navigate to the video from which you want to download music. Highlight the video's URL in the address bar at the top of your browser, then press Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac) to copy it. Click either Start (Windows) or Spotlight (Mac), then type in 4k video downloader and click (or double-click on a Mac) the 4K Video Downloader search result. You should see the small 4K Video Downloader window pop up. Skip this step if 4K Video Downloader automatically opens. It's in the top-left corner of the window. Once you see the quality options appear in the 4K Video Downloader window, you can proceed. It's the menu near the top-left corner of the window. While the default MP3 format is the most universal audio file, you can click the Format drop-down box at the top-right side of the window to view and select a different audio format. The highest quality will be selected by default, but you can change the quality and bitrate of the audio file by checking the box to the left of one of the options in the window. Choose a lower bitrate if you want the file size to be smaller. Select a folder on your computer to which you’ll save the new audio file, and then click Save or Choose. It's at the bottom of the window. This begins the process of extracting the music from the video. When the conversion is complete, the file will be saved to the folder you selected. Double-clicking the downloaded audio file will play it in your default audio player. | Download and install the 4K Video Downloader setup file. Go to the video. Copy the video's address. Open 4K Video Downloader. Click Paste Link. Wait for the video to finish parsing. Click the "Download Video" drop-down and select Extract Audio. Change the audio file type (optional). Select a quality (optional). Click Browse to choose a save location. Click Extract. |
After installing, tap the "Open" button if you’re still on Moon+ Google Play page. If you’ve left Google Play, you can go to your app drawer and find the Moon+ Reader app icon there. Tap it to open. In the app, tap on "My Shelf" then the "Options" menu, which is on the upper-right corner of the screen. Choose "Import Books." Select the directory that contains all your books. Choose the formats you want Moon+ Reader to import. Get back your shelf, and choose your favorite book by tapping and holding it. You will be shown some options. Choose "Add to Home Screen." Now you’re able to read the book directly, with Moon+ Reader as the default app to read it on. | Launch Moon+ Reader. Import your books. Add your favorite book shortcut into the home screen. |
If your item is small enough, pick it up with a pair of tongs and dip it straight into the bucket or vat of glaze until it is completely covered, remove it, and then clear excess glaze with a damp sponge, a brush, or a paint scraper. You can buy specialized glazing tongs at a pottery supply store. If your tongs leave marks on the pot, touch them up by brushing them with glaze once you remove your item. If your item is too large to dip into the glaze but small enough to hold over the bucket or vat, you can pour it over the outside of your pot. This will probably result in a thin layer outer layer of glaze. If your item is too large to move during the glazing process, apply the glaze with the tools at hand. Use large brushes to cover the main parts of your pottery, and small brushes or a sponge to fill in the smaller areas. Don't dip your tools straight into the buckets or vats of glaze. Put some of your glaze into a a cup or bowl, and dip your brush or sponge into the smaller vessel. Once you have a layer of glaze on your pottery, set it aside to let it dry. You might want to apply a second layer of glaze to use multiple colors or create designs, but if you do so immediately after the first layer the colors might run together. You can add as many layers of glaze as you want, and mix up your colors as well as your brushing and sponging techniques to create unique designs. | Dip your pot into the glaze. Pour on glaze. Apply glaze with a brush or sponge. Allow the glaze to dry. Add more layers of glaze. |
Traditional mobiles consist of rods chained together to form multiple branches. Each rod has either an additional rod or an object hung from both its right and left ends. They rely on equilibrium to keep each rod roughly horizontal and the entire sculpture balanced. When the two ends have equal weight, what is called a balance point is at the exact center of the rod. The balance point is where the tether attaches to that rod from above. If two objects have different weights, the balance point will shift towards the heavier object. Every subsequent branch hung from a parent rod factors into the total weight of that rod's ends. So, if you find that your mobile is lopsided towards one end, try shifting the balance point towards that end. However, if the difference is too great, you will need to add additional weights to the lighter side or remove some from the heavier end. You will need drinking straws, paper clips roughly the same width as your straws, and whatever objects of your choice you would like to hang from your mobile. Paper shapes or letters will be easier to balance than heavier items. Don't pick objects that are too heavy to be supported by a straw. Arrange your straws and objects on a flat surface. Remember that, to keep the rods horizontal, the ends of each side must either be equal or able to achieve balance by shifting the point of attachment. If your objects are heavy or of unequal weight, you will need to be careful when it comes to placement. Start from what will be the bottom of your mobile and pair the objects accordingly. Then, go up to the next branch and either plan to hang an object or new branch equal in weight to your first from the other end. Keep going until you reach where you want your mobile to begin. If you don't plan on making too many branches, this step is less important. Slide the straw through the free loop of the paperclips where there isn't a second smaller loop right under it. Arrange the paperclips so that one hangs from each the right and left ends and one is somewhere in the middle. Do not attach these to the paperclips on the straws just yet. Using varied lengths to stagger your rods and objects will prevent your mobile from looking too crowded. Remember that longer chains will add weight to whichever end you hang them from. Hook the paperclip chains to the straw paperclips and to your objects. If your objects are paper, you can attach each by simply sliding them into the clip. For objects that have a loop of their own, such as a charm, hook them into the paperclip's wire. For other object types, you may need to unwind a paperclip and wrap the wire around the object for the end of the chain to hook on to. Attach a free chain to the middle paperclip of your top straw. This will be how you hang your mobile. | Understand the basics of balance. Gather your materials. Plan your mobile from the bottom up. Add three paperclips to each of your straws. Make paperclip chains at the lengths you prefer. Attach the paperclip chains. |
Take your carrot, potato, peas, and french beans and place them in a medium pot. Fill the pot with water. Place it on high heat and bring to a boil. Let them boil for as long as it takes for each of the ingredients to become cooked and tender, about 20-30 minutes. Set them aside to cool. You can also cook them in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl. Once the vegetables have cooled, chop them into small pieces. Also, take the celery and chop it into small slices as well. Add them to a medium sized bowl. Once the vegetables are chopped, mix them together in the bowl. Add the mayonnaise and mix again, coating each of the ingredients evenly. Garnish the salad with slices of cucumber, tomato, or lettuce leaves. | Boil the vegetables. Chop the ingredients. Add the mayonnaise. |
When you're by your lonesome, you have no reason to be nervous. You can let your brain flow freely -- so record yourself now! Your English is going to be at its best. Find a book on tape or a clip online that you can mimic. Does your English sound the same? Or record yourself reading from a book. You'll be able to actually hear yourself (which we surprisingly have trouble with in real time) and be able to pinpoint the quirks in your English and where you slow down and have trouble. Then rerecord it and see how you've improved! If your hands are full or you don't have a recording device, simply read aloud -- ideally, every day for at least 15 or 20 minutes. You'll get used to speaking for longer periods of time and forming long sentences won't phase you. And you'll run into words you can add to your vocabulary. It's best to choose books with lots of dialogue. The language is generally more real and a bit simpler; after all, dialogue is conversation. Being able to read poetry is great but conversations are a much more practical skill, you know? We live in such a digital age; even if you think you don't have native speakers at your disposal, you actually do. Scientific American, CBC, BBC and Australia's ABC Radio are great mp3s to get started with, but there's also a million podcasts out there and handfuls of news stations, too. And the best part is that these people generally speak clearly and have pretty generic accents. Another bonus? You'll have interesting things to talk about in English! You'll be up on all the news - even if you're just repeating what you've heard (not like anyone will know!). You're improving your English by expanding your knowledge. Two birds with one stone, really. Alright, so it's not as good as listening to spoken news/podcasts/etc., but it is good. If you can concentrate on one song a day or so, even better. Just make sure you actively try to understand it. Google the lyrics and sing along! It's best to stick to ballads -- songs that go a bit more slowly. Pick one a day until you have it mostly memorized and understand what the words actually mean. It's a great way to learn idioms and slang, too. An integral part of speaking is hearing or listening. Because of this, the easiest way to involve yourself in a conversation without actually having one is to watch English TV and movies. If you absolutely have to, turn the subtitles on -- but try to resist! Movies are great because you watch them over and over; the more you watch them, the more things you'll pick up. TV is good though, too, because you develop relationships with the characters and you grow accustomed to how they talk and the quirks of their speech. As you go about your day-to-day, talk to yourself. What are you doing? What are you feeling? What do you see, taste, smell, hear? What are you touching? What are you thinking? Right now you're reading wikiHow. You're sitting in a chair (probably). Maybe you're listening to music or have the TV on in the background. The possibilities are limitless. Think the future and the past, too. What are you going to do next? What did you just do? You gotta get to thinking in English consistently to truly get better. The more you think in English, the faster it'll come out. | Record yourself. Read aloud. Listen to mp3s, podcasts, and the news. Listen to music, too. Watch TV and movies. Narrate your world. |
If you’ve started to notice that he isn't communicating with you as much as he once was, you should take a step back from reaching out to him. When you’re the only one who texts, calls, or tries to make plans without any reciprocity, it's clear that he isn't interested in seeing you. Try this for a week to see whether he begins to change. Do not contact him first and see whether he initiates conversations with you. He will either notice that the conversations have stopped and reach out, or he will not reach out and that will tell you that he isn't interested. You may have mutual friends with the guy that you like. If you are able to, ask his friends if they know if he is interested in anyone or whether he is still interested in you. Vice versa, notice if he asks you for advice about his romantic relationships with other people. This is a clear sign that he is interested in someone else and that he sees you only as a friend. If he starts to ask things like, "How can I get this girl to notice me?" or "What kind of date should I plan for her?" it's clear that he has no interest in you romantically. This is the single best way to know whether he is interested in you still. Speculation about his communication, his behavior, or his attitude can help you gain a good idea about how he is feeling, but you never know until you have a conversation with him. This can be scary and nerve wracking. No one wants to feel rejected and this is a vulnerable position to put yourself in. However, you may be reading his signals incorrectly or you may be missing signals that he thinks are clear. You can broach the subject indirectly or directly. You can ask him, “Are you still interested in hanging out together, or would you rather just be friends?” This gets to the heart of the issue and gives him the opportunity to share what he is feeling. This is very important since losing a guy that you’re interested in can be an emotional time. Whether this guy who has lost interest is your boyfriend, a crush, or an ex you need to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. Do things that make you happy. You can hang out with friends, cook your favorite meal, go for a walk outside, paint a picture, or watch a new movie. Accept that he may not be interested you anymore with dignity and grace. Keep your distance from him and try not to vent your frustrations or anger to mutual friends. It's natural to grieve the loss of this relationship and your idea of what your future might be together. After you’re done grieving, move on from the situation by focusing on the other positive parts of your life. Keep the big picture in mind. It is hard for you, for sure, but there are many wonderful guys out there looking for relationships. | Let him contact you first. Ask for advice. Ask him. Take care of yourself. Keep your dignity. |
This will make you look like a dedicated employee and a very hard worker. If your boss shows up early as well, this may also give you the chance to have more one-on-one conversation with them. Make sure you’re actually doing work when you’re in the workplace. It won't do you much good to show up early and sit around doing nothing! Submit your work ahead of deadline and do extra work when you can. If there are opportunities to help another department get a task done, volunteer to help out. This will make you look like an exceptional worker with lots of potential, which your boss will appreciate. Moving beyond your workplace boundaries is also a good way to learn as much about your company and industry as you can. You’ll need this knowledge to expand in your career. Don't be afraid to share your ideas, especially if they can help increase productivity or make someone's job easier. This will reinforce your boss's image of you as a team player and as someone who's willing to take initiative. Take the opportunity to ask good questions during meetings that show you care about the company. For example, ask something like “What is the best way to carry out this project so that we’re being as efficient as possible?” Don't be overly vocal or aggressive when you disagree with something. Remember to be polite and courteous in these meetings. If there's a project or task that you know will need to be done, go ahead and do it rather than wait for your boss to assign it to you. This will help you demonstrate your strong work ethic and foresight, which your boss will highly appreciate. Be sure you don't step on anyone's toes when you do this. If there's a looming project that normally would go to someone else, make sure you clear it with them before tackling it yourself. | Show up early and leave later than your boss whenever you can. Look for opportunities to go above and beyond. Speak up during meetings, especially if other employees won’t. Take initiative and do things without having to be told. |
at least twice a day. In order to remove plaque from your teeth, and in turn prevent tartar from developing, it's important to brush your teeth. Brushing twice a day is recommended to keep plaque and tartar at bay. Typically, you should brush your teeth in the morning when you get up and in the evening before you go to bed. However, pick a brushing schedule that works for you and stick to it. Tartar can build up between your teeth if you do not remove food that builds up there. By flossing once every day you will remove the substances that cause plaque and tartar. When flossing, slide the floss gently between each of your teeth. Move the floss around between the teeth to remove any debris between them. Then pull the floss out with a sawing motion. Sugars and starches that build up between your teeth are especially capable of developing into plaque and tartar. If you have been eating sugar or starch, consider flossing right after eating. There are some mouthwashes that are formulated to help remove plaque from the teeth. They typically help loosen plaque so that your brushing and flossing is more effective. Using one of these mouthwashes once a day in combination with brushing and flossing can improve your dental health and prevent tartar. Use your mouthwash after you brush and floss in order to rinse away any left over debris. Look at the label on your mouthwash and make sure that it has antibacterial properties designed to fight plaque. Good mouthwashes typically have a seal of approval from a professional dental organization, such as the American Dental Association. In order to prevent the buildup of plaque you should avoid eating foods that promote its growth. These include sugary and starchy foods, such as candy, soda, and bread. If you do eat these foods, brush your teeth after eating them. However, if you don't have access to a toothbrush and toothpaste right away, be sure to drink a lot of water to rinse these foods off your teeth. | Brush your teeth Floss every day. Use plaque-removing mouthwash. Avoid foods that are bad for your teeth. |
Have everyone pick a card at random from a deck of cards. The person with the highest card becomes the dealer. The person with the next highest card can choose any seat, and so on. The person to the left of the dealer goes first. In some variations, the first player is chosen once the cards are dealt, and it's based on the lowest card that is face-up. 1 deck of cards for 2 players or 2 decks for more players. Shuffle the cards together 5-7 times to make sure they are thoroughly mixed. Make sure not to look at the cards as you're shuffling them! Go around the table, putting 3 cards in front of each player in a row. Keep going around until each player has 3 cards in front of them. No one should look at these cards yet, even the player you dealt them to! Typically, you start dealing with the person on your left. Next, count out 6 cards for the person on your left, separate from the 3 you just dealt each person. Keep going around the table until everyone has 6 cards, including yourself. Players can look at these cards, but everyone should keep these to themselves for the moment. Each player picks up their set of 6 cards. Decide which 3 you want to go on top of your 3 face-down cards. Typically, higher cards are better to place face-up. One variant has the dealer place 3 of the cards face-up on top of the original 3 face-down cards. This makes the game a bit harder, as you can't place easy-to-play cards face-up. If you're the dealer, put the remaining deck where all the players can reach it, as that will be the draw pile. These cards should be face-down. | Draw cards to see who will deal and go first. Shuffle Deal 3 cards to each player face-down. Deal each person 6 cards face-down. Look at your 6 cards and place 3 face-up on your face-down cards. Place the remainder of the cards in the middle for the draw pile. |
A sagging couch could be the result of worn out cushions, old springs, or a bad frame. If the problem is the cushions, you're in for an easy fix. If the cushions seem fine upon inspection, you may have to replace the springs or the frame. Depending on the level of damage you may need to replace the entire couch. Before you start taking your couch apart, take some pictures so you have something to refer to. If you can, take the pictures to a local furniture repair shop and see if they can help you determine the problem. Remove all the sofa cushions and turn the couch over so that you can see the bottom. Look for torn fabric and broken or rotted wood. If you see any cracked wood, or wood that is "bowed" out, you'll need to replace it. This will involve taking off most of the upholstery fabric and can be time consuming. You may have to remove some of the fabric on the bottom, known as a dust cover, to inspect the springs. Be gentle and take care not to rip the fabric. Some couches have zig-zag springs which are also known as "sagless" springs. Other couches use coiled springs. Determine whether your springs are bent or broken. If the springs are bent you may be able to fix them yourself. If they're broken you may need to bring your couch to an upholsterer. Older couches tend to have coiled springs, while newer couches have zig-zag springs. Your couch may not have springs at all, depending on the quality of the frame. Check the space beneath the cushions. You may find that the slats or straps of the couch have snapped. | Determine why your couch is sagging. Take pictures. Inspect the frame of the sofa. Take note of what kind of springs your couch has. |
Being mindful of your reality and your sensations has been found to be efficacious in helping individuals to foster self-acceptance. Some forms of mindfulness training involving self-compassion require learning from a professional, but others can be practiced in the comfort of your own home. Some of the benefits of mindful self-compassion include: Learning to be less self-critical. Learning to cope with problematic emotions. Learning to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticizing yourself. Give yourself 10-20 quiet minutes each evening or morning to meditate. Once you set an alarm, you can let your mind go, knowing that you won't be late for work or anything else because your alarm will keep you to your schedule. Make sure your alarm is set on a quiet and pleasant sound to ease you out of your mindfulness session. Find your most comfortable chair and then sit down in it. Keep a straight posture and close your eyes to minimize outside distractions. Also place your chair in the quietest part of your house to reduce distractions. Pay attention to the way you breathe but keep it natural, do not adjust it unless you feel that you need to for comfort. Feel every aspect of your breath going in through your nose/mouth, down into your lungs, and energizing your whole body. Feel the old breath coming up and out and sending some of your physical and mental tension away with it. Do your best to avoid slumping, but you might let your body relax a little. Keep track of the number of breaths you have taken up to four, and then start over. Only think about your breath and your body. If you find yourself thinking about something else, accept that your attention wandered but do not judge yourself. Just gently bring your mind back to focus on your breathing. Practice mindfulness meditation each day and gradually you will notice that you become more alert and accepting of yourself and your surroundings as you get better at just being without evaluating. It can take a lot of practice to get this down, so do not give up! Know that it may take a while. | Learn the benefits of mindfulness. Set aside time and set an alarm. Sit upright in a chair. Observe your breathing. Count your breaths. Be consistent. |
It's important to chill the pastry so it doesn't shrink as much when you bake it. Ensure that the shell chills for about 30 minutes. If you're using a frozen, store-bought pie shell, you can probably just leave it in the freezer until the oven is fully preheated. Carefully take the pastry shell out of the oven and lift away the parchment with the pie weights, rice, or beans. Return the pastry shell to the oven and cook it until it's just starting to become brown. Then remove the pie shell and let it cool a little while you make the filling. Keep the oven turned on to 350 °F (177 °C) so you can bake your quiche once you've assembled it. | Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and freeze the pie shell. Remove the weights and bake the shell for 10 to 15 minutes. |
Natural sources of calcium are a good foundation to ensure you’re getting enough of this crucial mineral. Various foods contain different forms of calcium, and combine it with other minerals and vitamins. Eating a variety of foods helps ensure that your body is absorbing enough of it. Good sources include: Dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese) Leafy green vegetables (kale, broccoli, Chinese cabbage) Fish with soft, edible bones (sardines and salmon, for example) Fortified breads and cereals Certain fortified juices, soy and rice milks, and tofu These other nutrients, especially vitamin D, help your body absorb calcium adequately. So while you’re shopping for foods that are high in calcium, make sure to check the labels for these other nutrients as well. Milk is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, and is usually fortified with vitamin D, which is why it is so recommended as a calcium source. If you are lactose intolerant, you can choose lactose-reduced or lactose-free milk. Yogurt and cheese are also low in lactose, so those foods can be sources of easily absorbable calcium. Your body can actually produce its own vitamin D from sunlight, so getting enough natural light also ultimately helps your body absorb calcium. Getting enough vitamin D from sunlight alone is difficult, however, so make sure you’re getting enough from food or supplements. Vegans or others who avoid dairy products can still eat good sources of calcium, like leafy greens. However, it is harder for your body to absorb calcium from these foods than from dairy products. Fortified juices usually contain calcium citrate malate, which is an easily absorbed form, so make sure to drink some of those as part of your regular diet. or sauté vegetables instead of boiling them. Calcium can leach out of foods into cooking water, reducing the amount you consume and ultimately absorb. Cook calcium-rich vegetables briefly in a small amount of water to retain as much calcium as possible. This makes steaming or sauteing a preferred cooking method for vegetables, rather than boiling. Some foods contain compounds that can reduce or alter the way your body absorbs calcium, when consumed in large amounts. For example, something called oxalic acid is found in some vegetables (like spinach) and beans. Another compound called phytic acid is found in whole grains. Too much of these compounds reduces your body's absorption of calcium. If you eat a wide variety of foods, you probably don't need to worry about eating too much of these compounds. If you aren't sure if your diet is balanced enough, talk to a doctor or nutritionist. Even though calcium absorption from spinach is decreased, calcium absorption from milk is not affected when milk and spinach are eaten together. If your doctor hasn't specifically advised you about absorbing calcium, talk to them before making any major changes to your diet. A physician can help you determine if you’re not getting enough calcium, and the best way to help your body absorb more. Your doctor can also help you determine if it's safe for you to increase your calcium intake. Too much calcium, for some individuals, is linked to other health issues. | Get most of your calcium from a variety of foods, if possible. Stock up on vitamin D, phosphorus, and magnesium. Grab some fortified juices if you are vegan or avoid dairy products. Steam Be mindful of the foods you eat together with calcium sources. Consult a doctor if you think you’re having trouble absorbing calcium. |
As a general rule, if you suspect your pet has ringworm, take it to the vet to get checked out. Your veterinarian can confirm the presence of ringworm by a variety of methods and then treat. The Wood's Lamp is a special lamp fitted with ultraviolet bulbs and a magnifying lens. The lamp is switched on and the bulbs allowed to warm for 10 minutes. In a dark room, the animal is examined by shining the Woods Lamp onto the suspect areas and examining the response via the magnifying lens. Certain species of ringworm glow a fluorescent apple green in the presence of ultraviolet light. If this happens then ringworm is present. Your veterinarian may then wish to double check his or her findings by sending a sample away to a lab for species identification. Be aware that only about 50% of ringworm species fluoresce in this way. So, in other words, a negative on the Wood's Lamp does NOT mean the animal is clear. This is a useful way to get a quick positive, but not a conclusive negative. Another way to get a quick result is for the veterinarian to pluck hairs from the edge of the affected area and examine them under the microscope. Under high magnification it can be possible to see the fungal spores entwined around the hair shaft, which gives positive confirmation of ringworm. A fungal culture will give you a definitive answer. To do this the veterinarian uses a sterile brush (such as a sterilized tooth brush) and rubs it over the affected area. The head of the brush is then pressed against a fungal culture medium, the medium container is then sealed, and set aside to see if fungus grows. Many vets use an "in house" test where the fungal culture medium changes color if fungus grows. This gives a clear indication that ringworm is present. It takes an average of 4 - 5 days for the fungus to grow and cause a color change, although the test is not considered negative until a full 2 weeks have passed with a color change. If your dog is found to have ringworm your vet will likely prescribe an anti fungal medication. While being treated, keep your dog isolated, as the infection could still spread to other animals and even to humans. To make sure that your dog cannot ingest any topical medication, put a wide cone collar (also known as an Elizabethan Collar) on it during treatment. | Take your dog to a veterinarian. Understand what your vet is doing when he or she uses a Wood's Lamp. Understand what your vet is looking for when he or she examines hair follicles under a microscope. Understand that your vet will do a fungal culture if all else fails. Get ringworm treated. |
A leading hypothesis for the surprising generalization of neural networks is that the dynamics of gradient descent bias the model towards simple solutions, by searching through the solution space in an incremental order of complexity.We formally define the notion of incremental learning dynamics and derive the conditions on depth and initialization for which this phenomenon arises in deep linear models.Our main theoretical contribution is a dynamical depth separation result, proving that while shallow models can exhibit incremental learning dynamics, they require the initialization to be exponentially small for these dynamics to present themselves.However, once the model becomes deeper, the dependence becomes polynomial and incremental learning can arise in more natural settings.We complement our theoretical findings by experimenting with deep matrix sensing, quadratic neural networks and with binary classification using diagonal and convolutional linear networks, showing all of these models exhibit incremental learning. | We study the sparsity-inducing bias of deep models, caused by their learning dynamics. |
Many car washes have combined other services and businesses with their car wash to increase revenue. Additional services will make your car wash more attractive to customers and help your car wash stand out from the crowd. A convenience store restaurant, barber shop, or even an enhanced waiting area (e.g. television, free coffee, comfortable place to sit, etc.) are possible additions. Ask yourself some questions before you invest in an add on service Do I have enough space or will I need additional space? How much will it cost? What will be the return on my investment? Will people buy this service? Express detailing services are services (e.g. wax, sealant, carpet shampoo) that can be done in 30 minutes or less and are done to maintain the appearance of your customer's vehicle. Because you already have the space and equipment, you can offer these services at a lower price than a free-standing detail shop. It is also more convenient for your customers to have their car washed and detailed at one location. It is important that you complete the detailing portion of your services is completed quickly. The speed and low cost of the service make it attractive to your customers. Make sure that you advertise your detailing services to your customers. Check the prices of similar services at a free-standing detail shop to help you determine your prices. Also, check the prices of other car washes in your area that offer these services so that you can be competitive. Text marketing is a low cost, effective way to market your business to your customers. Your customers will redeem mobile coupons at a much higher rate than printed coupons. Even if a customer does not use a coupon, you are still building your brand and making your business known. Choose a keyword (e.g. water, wash, clean) and advertise by saying, "Text water to 12345 to get special discounts, specials, or coupons." You could also say "Text 12345 to get $3 off your next car wash." It only costs one or two pennies to send a text message. Text your customers once a month with a special. Monthly and unlimited passes offer steady revenue even when customers are not actually coming in for a car wash. This is also a method you can use to build a steady customer base. Carefully price these passes. The price should be low enough so customers feel they are getting a good deal, and high enough for you to make a profit. Consider pricing your passes to cost 2 or 3 times the price of a single wash. If you find that customers are not interested, you may need to adjust your price. You can offer different price points based on the type of car washes you offer. For example, a monthly pass for basic car washes would be less expensive than a monthly pass for premium car washes. | Add services. Offer express detailing services. Use text messages to contact customers. Offer monthly or unlimited passes. |
During the day of your appointment, soak your skin in a warm bath to hydrate your skin. Dry skin is painful to wax because the hairs are harder to remove. If you don't have time for a full bath, soak the skin you plan to wax in water for five to ten minutes. Drink plenty of water before your appointment to reduce rash development after waxing. Use a water-based, oil-free moisturizer after you've soaked your skin. Moisturizer will prevent your skin from burning during the wax. Be sure to use the moisturizer several days before your appointment and the day of for best results. Do not use an oil lubricant (like coconut oil) before you wax, as this will prevent the wax from grabbing any hairs. You can use oil-based moisturizers after your appointment to prevent infection, as they can be an excellent disinfectant. Moles, skin tags, or lesions could rip off during a waxing appointment (which can increase the likelihood of cancer). Cover them up with a band-aid so you remember to tell your esthetician before the appointment. If you're sensitive to pain, take an ibuprofen-based pill before your appointment to reduce pain and inflammation. Take the pain relief pill an hour before your appointment so it kicks in when you need it and lasts throughout the appointment. Don't wear skinny jeans or tight fabrics to your appointment. After your skin has been waxed, you'll want soft and comfortable clothing. Wear soft, loose clothing to avoid irritating your skin after the appointment. Don't wear new clothes to your appointment. You'll want clothes you are familiar with and know you love. | Take a warm bath to hydrate the skin. Put on a moisturizer. Cover any moles or lesions. Try taking a pain relief pill. Wear loose, comfortable clothing to the appointment. |
Remember that your alters may take over at any time. Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, one or more of these alters may be children or may be otherwise unaware of where they should go. Be prepared. Keep a paper with your name, address, and telephone number, along with the contact information for your therapist and at least one good friend, at your home, at your workplace, and in your car. Keep important records in a single place at home, and tell loved ones where that place is. In addition, it may help you to place cue cards in your card and room with important information, including your daily schedule. If a support group for people with dissociative conditions exists in your area, consider joining. Such groups can provide valuable perspective and offer you a number of coping mechanisms and survival skills. Aside from your therapist and your support group, it may help to have some close friends and family members who understand your situation and are willing to help when necessary. They can help keep track of your medications and treatments and provide much-needed emotional support. Unconditional love and support will boost your self-esteem and strengthen your resolve to stay committed to treatment. It can be inspiring to read books about people who have successfully managed DID and worked to lead normal, fully functional lives. Your therapist may have recommendations for you. When painful memories arise or you find yourself feeling very upset, it can help to have a safe, calming space. This can be a very small space, but it should feel safe and inviting. Some ideas include: making an album or collection of good memories, which you can see and review often. decorating with calming and peaceful images. including positive messages, like “I feel safe here,” and “I can do this.” Stress seems to be the single biggest factor in personality switches. You try to seek refuge by unconsciously suppressing and switching to avoid stressful situations. Minimize this problem by avoiding arguments, leaving places where conflicts are likely to arise, keeping the company of people who understand and support you, and busying yourself with calming activities like reading, gardening, or watching television. Over time and with treatment, you may learn to recognize situations and symptoms that are likely to trigger one of your alters taking over. Pay attention and try to resolve these situations before that happens. In addition, write them down whenever possible, so that you can be proactive about resolving them in the future. Some common triggers for people with DID include: engaging in a conflict having flashbacks of bad memories insomnia and somatic complaints urges to harm yourself mood swings feelings of numbness, detachment, or “losing your mind” auditory hallucinations, perhaps with the voices commenting or arguing Take pleasure in doing small yet satisfying tasks for yourself, and try to help others when you are able. Practice your faith, if you have one, and try meditation and yoga. These steps will help you release stress and gain a sense of inner strength. Consumption of any drugs aside from those prescribed for your condition may make your symptoms worse. | Plan for dissociation. Join a support group. Build a personal support network. Read success stories. Create a sanctuary. Avoid stress. Identify alarming situations or symptoms. Take steps to feel happy and calm. Stay away from drugs and alcohol. |
Wood is harvested from trees, and planks can be made from the wood using the crafting table. Wood is a great basic material because it is cheap and easy to find in many biomes. Stone is a common block, largely found underground and making up mountains. If mined using pickaxe, you can get cobblestone instead, which looks slightly different. You can even make a basic stone generator (using glass, lava, and water), if you don't feel like mining for stone or cobblestone. Quartz comes from building a Nether Reactor in Minecraft PE. This makes the blocks expensive in Survival Mode, but if you want to bring some white color into your buildings, it's the best way. Sand is a common natural block, usually found near water or in desert biomes. This is an easy way to add beige into your color scheme and it's cheap if you're not wanting to invest too much time. Coal is a material that you'll have to mine, but it's pretty common. This is the easiest way to bring black into your color scheme. Remember that you'll have to smelt the coal from ore, and the original blocks look very much like spotted cobblestone. Don't miss them! | Gather wood and wood planks. Get some stone or cobblestone. Get some quartz. Gather some sand. Get some coal. |
Washi is a term that simply means “Japanese paper” and is usually used to describe the basic type of folding paper used to make origami shapes in Japan and overseas. Washi is made to fold easily and maintain its shape, and since it's a no-frills type of paper, it will probably work best for standard usages and beginners learning the ropes of origami. Washi comes in a square, standardized size and can be purchased in most craft stores around the world. Washi is the most common type of origami paper and will be the go-to choice for most projects. Named because of its coloration, duo paper is a basic paper type that features a different color on each side of the sheet. Choose duo paper when you’re folding shapes that benefit stylistically from a certain color scheme (such as red and green for a rose), or if your purpose is to make the design more intricate by incorporating different layers of color. Care must be taken to fold duo paper correctly, as misalignments will be made more visible by the contrast in color. Chiyogami is another conventional Japanese origami paper. In most cases, it is basic washi, only bearing classical Japanese artwork, prints, and patterns. Chiyogami paper is more elaborate in appearance than other varieties, and is an available option should you wish to learn traditional Japanese shapes and folding styles. There are many traditional origami papers bearing classic Japanese aesthetics. In addition to basic chiyogami, there is yuzen, a particular variation of chiyogami that features prints inspired by popular fabrics from ancient Japan; momigami, fashioned from mulberry bark and known for its leathery texture; and shinwazome, a thick, brilliantly adorned paper with embossed patterns that is often used for more extravagant projects. Lend a little shine to your art by picking up some foil paper, which has a standard folding paper on one side and a thin layer of metallic foil on the other. Foil origami paper is sure to catch the eye as your designs sparkle with a gold, silver, or ruby glint. The foil will also help preserve your folds, as the pliable metallic layer holds a crease that won't spring back out of place. Another additional benefit of working with foil paper is that it allows the handler to fashion smooth curves in their designs that easily maintain their shape. It will be hard to hide mistakes made with foil paper, as the paper will remain crinkled even after it is smoothed out. | Buy a standard pack of washi. Use duo paper to add color layers. Try chiyogami paper for traditional designs. Add luster with foil paper. |
Hydrate during your soak and take care not to overheat. Drink water during the first 20 minutes of your soak. You will notice yourself start sweating after just a few minutes in your detox bath. This is your body expelling toxins. If you start to feel too hot during your soak, add cool water to the tub until you are comfortable. Meditation is a great way to calm your body during a detox bath. Breathing through the nose, loosen your neck, face, hands, and stomach area. Relax and soften each part of your body. Consciously releasing body tension will help you relax in your detox bath. Once you close the bathroom door, leave all unwanted thoughts outside. Let go of worries and stress. Visualize the toxins exiting your body and the vitamins and nutrients entering in their place. Your body has been working hard and you may get lightheaded or feel weak and drained. Oils and salts can also make your tub slippery, so stand with care. Wrap your body in a soft blanket or towel immediately after getting out of the tub, you can continue to detoxify through perspiration for another couple of hours. Any time your body detoxes you need to replace fluids. It is recommended that you drink an additional liter of water following your detox. You can use your hands, a loofah, or a vegetable bristle brush. This can further aid with the release of toxins. Use long, gentle sweeping strokes aimed toward the heart. Relax for the rest of the day and allow your body to continue to detoxify. | Soak for 20 to 40 minutes. Relax. Get out of the tub slowly. Rehydrate. After the bath, brush your skin down again. |
If you don't have a sifter handy, you can use a strainer to sift your flour. Find a strainer large enough to hold the amount of flour you need to sift. Find a bowl slightly larger than the strainer, as you'll be holding the strainer over the bowl. Take the strainer with one hand as you pour. Make sure to position the strainer just over the bowl you're using to collect the flour. Flour is a powdery substance, so it can be a bit messy. Make sure to pour slowly. If you pour too fast, the flour may get on your shirt and your work surface. It's a good idea to wear an old shirt or an apron when sifting flour. Be gentle as you tap. You should tap with one hand, and hold the strainer with the other. Your tapping should cause flour to lightly sprinkle out of the strainer and into the bowl. The flour should be thinner and lump free as it falls into the bowl. If the flour still has lumps in it when it falls in the bowl, you're tapping too hard. Put the flour back in the strainer and start over. It may take awhile to get all the flour through the strainer, so have patience. Do not tap the strainer hard to speed up the process. If the flour goes through the strainer too fast, it may not be sifted thoroughly enough. | Gather your materials. Pour the flour into the strainer. Tap the side of the strainer until all the flour falls into the bowl. |
The field of deep learning has been craving for an optimization method that shows outstanding property for both optimization and generalization. We propose a method for mathematical optimization based on flows along geodesics, that is, the shortest paths between two points, with respect to the Riemannian metric induced by a non-linear function.In our method, the flows refer to Exponentially Decaying Flows, as they can be designed to converge on the local solutions exponentially.In this paper, we conduct experiments to show its high performance on optimization benchmarks, as well as its potential for producing good machine learning benchmarks. | Introduction of a new optimization method and its application to deep learning. |
Tilt your head back, and separate the top quarter of your hair, starting from your crown. Gently brush out this outer layer so that it is smooth. Be careful not to brush out too much of your backcombing. This will cause the hairstyle to lose volume. Brush upwards rather than down to keep from squashing the big hair that you've teased. Gather your smoothed hair and your teased hair together, except for a few side strands by the ears. Sweep your smoothed hair over your teased hair and secure it in the back with bobby pins. You don't need to pin your hair to your head. Instead, you're trying to pin your hair together, so that it keeps its shape. If you have a lot of hair, start with one pin, then keep gathering and pinning until you have reached your desired shape. If you sweep your hair straight back, you may flatten it. Keep it in the back, but once you've gathered it, push it towards the front of your head. Pushing it will force it upwards so that it has height and volume. Push the bobby pins in upwards, and roughly at a 45 degree angle (as diagonal as you can) for maximum hold. Smooth your side sections of hair and pull them taut. Pin them in the back of your head, below your pouf. Unlike your pouf, you should pin your side strands close to your head. Don't pin them to your pouf, or they will get loose. Keep your hair as tight as possible to keep it looking clean. Use a brush to comb out your side strands if they've gotten very messy. Gather up the remaining strands at the back of your head and pull them together like you’re creating a low ponytail. Twist the ponytail upward and close to your head. When it is tight, tuck the tips into it and secure it to your head with bobby pins. You can use a clip to hide the bobby pins or you can just shellac the back with some more hairspray. Make sure you give your entire ‘do one final spray and use a comb to smooth down flyaways and loose strands to achieve the evenly (and overly) sprayed stylized look of the times. | Smooth out your hair. Sculpt the beehive. Clean up the sides. Secure the back. |
Remove the final grinding disc from your concrete grinder and put on a burnishing pad, once again following the product instructions. Turn on the grinder and go over the entire concrete surface with this pad, using the same corner-to-corner, half-circle technique as before. The burnishing pad will buff the concrete and make it notably smooth. You should be able to rent a burnishing pad when you rent the grinder and discs. However, if you don't have a burnishing pad for your concrete grinder, or if the machine doesn't have an appropriate setting for a burnishing pad, rent and use a low-speed brush-style buffer instead. Choose a water-based or solvent-based concrete sealer and follow the manufacturer's instructions when applying it. If it needs to be rolled on, fill a paint pan and use a paint roller to apply a thin coat over the surface. If it must be sprayed on, fill the recommended type of sprayer as directed and apply a light, even coating over the concrete. Sealers protect the concrete against grease, dirt, and other stains. Moreover, using a glossy sealer should give the polished concrete more of a sheen. Apply concrete sealer only during dry conditions, and make sure that the air temperature remains above 50 °F (10 °C) during the application and for 24 hours afterward. Give the sealer at least 2 hours to dry—if it's still tacky to the touch, wait another 2 hours (or more if necessary). Roll or spray on the second coat of sealer using the same technique as before. However, work in a perpendicular direction—that is, start at an adjacent (not opposite) corner to where you started the first coat. Make sure the second coat is thin and even just like the first. Give the second coat 2-4 hours to dry before proceeding. Once the sealer is dry to the touch, pass over the sealed surface with the burnishing pad or buffer. Go in a perpendicular direction from your previous burnishing pass. Work slowly and thoroughly, covering the entire surface at an even pace. When you finish this final pass, the concrete should look as smooth and glossy as finished stone. Allow the final coat of sealer to completely dry before walking on the surface or otherwise using it. The exact amount of time varies by manufacturer, but will usually be between 24 and 72 hours. After you wait the appropriate amount of time, the polished concrete is finished and ready for active use. | Attach a burnishing pad to the grinder and pass it over the concrete. Apply a thin coat of concrete sealer with a roller or sprayer. Apply a second sealer coat 2-4 hours after applying the first. Burnish the surface again to enhance the glossy finish. Wait at 24-72 hours before using the finished surface. |
Their intense flavor makes kumquat a good pairing for bitter or peppery greens, such as endive or arugula. Slice into thin rounds with a sharp knife. Remove the seeds, then layer the slices on top of the salad to show off the color. . Kumquat marmalade is much sweeter and less bitter than regular marmalade. The recipe is similar to most marmalades or jams. Since the kumquat seeds contain pectin, you can boil them along with the fruit to thicken your preserves. Keep the seeds in a cheesecloth bag while boiling, so they don't end up in your jar. . Pickling takes at least three days, but the result is quite unique. This particular recipe keeps some of the kumquat's sweet flavor. The acidic kumquat adds a nice flavor to lamb and poultry dishes. Add it 30 minutes before the meat is done braising or simmering. Seafood pairs especially well with kumquat, but it doesn't need to marinate in it. Add the fruit at the last minute instead, either as a garnish or blended in a vinaigrette. . Wash plenty of kumquats and cut them in half — at least 10 fruits per cup (240mL) of vodka. Cover with vodka and let sit in a cool, dark place, shaking once a day. It should pick up a faint taste after a couple of days, a strong taste after a week or two, and steadily continue to infuse for many weeks or months. If you enjoy sweet liquor, add some sugar as well, up to ¼ cup (25g) sugar per cup (240mL) of vodka. In the United States, the first appearance of kumquats coincides with Thanksgiving preparations. Take advantage of this to add pizazz to your holiday cranberry sauce, or use the same basic approach to make chutneys and desserts: Slice 1½ cups (360mL) kumquats. Discard the seeds and stem. Simmer in a covered saucepan with ¼ cup (60mL) water, until the kumquats soften. Add one of the following: A can of cranberry sauce Or dried cherries, grated ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon Or ¾ to 1 cup (150–200g) sugar to make candied kumquats Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until chutneys become a little translucent. Add more water whenever the pan starts to look dry. Cut large kumquats in half horizontally. Scoop out the sour, juicy flesh with a narrow teaspoon or grapefruit spoon, and add it to smoothies, fruit salad or ice cream. Freeze the hollow rinds in airtight containers, then use the rinds to hold sorbet or other desserts. Alternatively, leave the flesh in the cut kumquats. Dip the ends in a beaten mix of egg white and honey, then in a mixture of raw sugar and cinnamon. Freeze and eat as a fancy dessert. | Slice and add to salads. Make kumquat marmalade Pickle the kumquats Add the kumquat to meat dishes. Infuse vodka with kumquat flavor Stew kumquats. Freeze the rinds into cups. Finished. |
" Click "Text" from the menu, or click on "Operation" from the header menu and select "Text Message." Just like on your mobile phone, you can send text messages from this application. Click on "New," or press Ctrl + N on your keyboard, and a new message window will appear. Type in the number of the person you want to send the message to in the text box next to "Send To." If you have an address book maintained with your SIM card, you can click on "Send To" to open the address book. You can put in more than one number. In the big box below, type in your message. Once you’re done writing the message, click on "Send." “Sending text message” will appear. A confirmation message will be shown once the message has been sent. | Go to "Text. Start a new message. Type in the mobile number. Type your message. Send your message. |
. Having good posture is an important part of being classy. Make sure to keep your back straight, whether you're sitting down or standing up, and to avoid slouching at all costs. Slouching is a sign of laziness and bad manners, so make sure you keep your spine straight and your head up as much as you can. When sitting, don't cross one leg on the other. Instead, cross them at the feet and not behind the chair. Try doing this when you're by yourself, too, so you get used to doing it in front of others. . This means showering every day, and always wearing clean clothes, without stains. If you're doing something where you'll get dirty, change right after. If you're in a situation where you'll get sweaty (e.g. a dance), bring an extra shirt just in case. Brush your hair several times a day, if need be, and be prepared to put your hair up again if bits are falling out. Don't brush your hair in public, though, because it could be seen as undignified; wait until you're alone in the bathroom to do it. If makeup is your thing, then you should apply it appropriately. For day-wear, natural-looking makeup is the best. Little or no makeup is better than smudged makeup. Remember that too strong or poorly applied makeup has a tendency to look cheap. . The key word here is to dress with dignity. This does not have to cost very much. Keep your clothes in good repair. Anything ripped, or revealing could potentially be seen as inappropriate although this depends on the event or the look you are going for. It is more important that the clothes fit you well, are wrinkle-free, appropriate for the occasion, and cover all the essential bits. This means not wearing anything too short (short skirts or shorts), too translucent, or anything that exposes your belly. If you really wish to wear something a little revealing (deep neck, bare shoulders, or a high cut on the skirt), reveal one thing only. For example, an evening top with a low neck should be accompanied with a long skirt/trousers and have proper sleeves that cover the shoulders. Remember that, when in doubt, it's better to be a little bit overdressed than a little bit underdressed. If you're in doubt about what to wear to an occasion, it's better to look a little nicer than the other guests than to look like you didn't put as much time into your looks as the others. | Improve your posture Maintain good hygiene Be well-groomed. Wear classy makeup (optional). Dress elegantly and modestly |
If you prefer a different, less hands-on approach to cleaning the stain, you may want to try creating a cleaning solution that you can spray directly onto the stain. This mix includes 10 ounces (280 g) of 3% hydrogen peroxide with 3 tbsp (41.4 g) of baking soda and a drop or two of dish detergent. Mix them together in a small bowl. The mixture will likely foam a little, so wait until the foam recedes before pouring the mixture into a spray bottle. This way the liquid you spray from the bottle won't be too thick and foamy. This will help prevent the smell from becoming too strong and will help the stain dry faster. Spray the mixture onto the entire area affected, being sure to cover the entire stain with the solution. Let it sit for an hour, or more if you choose. After the stain has been removed, there may still be detergent or hydrogen peroxide residue, which could attract dirt or affect the coloring of the upholstery. Use a damp cloth to “rinse” the area of any cleaning residue and then blot the area with a dry towel until all remnants of the cleaning solution are gone and the area is dry. | Combine hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and dish detergent to create a cleaning solution. Open the car doors or windows. Spray the stained area. Dab the area with a damp cloth. |
During the active growing season, which is generally spring through summer, try to support your plants by feeding them every fortnight (which is every 14 days). Start doing this as soon as the first buds appear on the plant. A general water-soluble plant feed or one that your rake into the soil is fine. This encourages the plant to produce flowers. You can purchase plant feed at your local gardening supply store. You should make a point to water your tubers just after planting, as mentioned above. Continue to water your new plants once every 10 to 14 days. When the first foliage, or leaves, appear on your plants, you should try to water them once a week. Continue watering your plants once a week until fall comes around. In the fall, the ranunculus will die back, or go dormant, and will not need to be watered. Dormancy is covered more thoroughly in Step 5 of this section. Sadly, ranunculus can fall prey to pests like slugs and aphids. Luckily, there are measures you can take to make sure that these pests stay away. Combat slugs with slug pellets, which are sprinkled around your ranunculus. You can purchase these pellets at a garden supply store. A standard aphid spray or insecticidal soap should be applied if aphid attack occurs. As with many flowering plants, it's advisable to remove spent flowerheads once they wither (when they dry up and die). This not only makes the plant look tidier, it also encourages other flowers to form and reduces the amount of energy the plant spends on seed formation, which helps preserve its strength. Use a sharp pair of scissors to snip off the dead heads as soon as they begin to look scruffy. Try to cut the flower at the base of the stem, which is located in amongst the foliage, or leaves. Once the flowering season ends in fall, allow the foliage to die back. Dying back means that the plant becomes dormant until the next flowering season. To encourage the plant to regrow the next season: Refrain from cutting the dead growth away before the first frost. You don't need to water the plant while it is dormant; in fact, these plants do better if they are not watered while they are dormant in the winter. Ranunculus will tolerate a light frost if left in the ground through a fairly mild winter. If your local climate regularly experiences heavy frost then dig up the tubers and store them in a cool dark place such as a garden shed for the winter. Try to avoid bringing them into a heated space like your home as they tend to rot under these conditions. Because of the difficulty establishing ranunculus as perennials (plants which flower year after year), many gardeners just treat them as annuals (plants which flower only one year). However, if you are determined to see yours bloom again, dig up your tubers for the winter, as described in the previous step. Ranunculus make a beautiful cut flower that generally remains healthy for awhile after being cut if measures are taken to preserve the cut. To preserve the life of cut ranunculus flowers, cut them early in the morning just as the buds are starting to open. A good clean cut using a sharp blade will help make the cut clean. Snip the stem at the base of the plant just about the crown and within the foliage. This avoids leaving exposed cut stems. | Feed your plants with ‘plant feed’ every 14 or so days. Water your ranunculus. Defend your ranunculus against pests. Remove withered flowerheads with sharp garden scissors. Allow your plant to ‘die back’ in the winter. Store the ranunculus inside during the winter if you live in a climate that gets heavy frost. Understand that many gardeners view ranunculus as annuals. Preserve blooms that you cut. |
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