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If you want your honey to retain the benefits of “raw” honey, use the microwave with caution. While quick and efficient, microwaving can easily destroy the beneficial enzymes by overheating them. Besides presenting a possible health hazard, plastic containers don't transfer heat as well as glass does. Bottom line: you'll get the job done quicker and more safely if you move your honey to a glass jar instead of using a plastic container. Cooking time for your batch will vary based on the amount of honey you’re liquefying, the starting temperature of the honey, and its sugar content as well as content the wattage of your microwave. It is best to start off at low power and use short microwave times. This may take more cycles and an extra minute or two, but you won't ruin the taste of the honey or inhibit the effectiveness of the good enzymes during the liquefaction process. Experiment to find what works for you in your environment, but experiment cautiously. Above 100°F (38ºC), the flavor of honey is altered; above 120°F (49ºC), the beneficial enzymes in the honey start to break down and stop being effective. If pockets of honey have started to liquefy, stir the honey to help transfer the heat. If the honey hasn't started to liquefy, continue microwaving in 30 second increments until some crystals start to liquefy. Continue until the honey has nearly liquefied, then stir until the process is complete. If most of the honey has liquefied but some stubborn crystals remain, you may want to finish the job off manually by stirring the honey vigorously instead of continuing to heat it. | Use a microwave cautiously when liquefying honey. Transfer your honey from any plastic containers into a glass jar by spoon. Start microwaving honey in 30 second increments on the defrost setting. Check for liquefaction of the honey after 30 seconds, particularly near the surface of the jar. Microwave for additional increments of 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after each microwaving session. |
As a rule of thumb, a healthy diet for most bird breeds consists of 75% pellets and 25% human table foods. Since precise dietary requirements are dependent on the species, talk with an avian veterinarian to see what type of food your breed of bird needs. Over time, you'll begin to see patterns emerging in the types of food that your bird prefers. Ensure that you have correct feed for the species of bird. You must find the correct food for your bird, as some birds are picky, while others have very strict dietary requirements. Usually the bag/can of food will have a label telling you which breed of bird it is for. If you don't know what the best food choices are, ask the breeder, the retailer or leave a question on a specialized forum of people who care for this species of bird. Bird pellets, crumbles, or nuggets can be a good way of ensuring adequate nutrition for your bird. These tend to combine healthy seeds, vegetables, fruits, and grains, so the bird can eat a nutritionally balanced diet. These are preferable to a seed mix, which allows birds to pick out tasty seeds and leave the healthy ones behind. Feed new seed daily; always empty out the eaten shells the same day too, as this keeps the seed fresh and clean. This adds greens and variety to their diet. A mixture or variety of foods is both healthy and fun for birds. Cut up and serve your bird a variety of fruits and veggies, including oranges, berries, spinach, and celery. You can also give your bird nuts and cooked beans for flavor and variety with their meals. There should be a water dish provided; fill this daily with average temperature water. Give your bird water in a large, shallow dish, since birds can struggle to drink out of deep dishes. Change water daily to ensure that it is always fresh. Place the water dish at the opposite end of the bird's cage from the food dish. This will force them to move around and be active to eat and drink. Dehydration can occur very quickly in birds, within 1 to 2 days without access to water. Water and food cups should be located up high out of the way of any branches above the birds, since birds often drop feces into their food, which isn't sanitary. If the birds ingest their own fecal matter, they could become very ill. Along with your daily cleaning of the cage, be sure to clean out the bird's food and water dishes as well. This could be when you eat, or at an arbitrary time like 4 pm. However, choose a time and try to stick to it, so that the bird knows when to expect its food. If you want to stick to the natural feeding time of birds, feed approximately half an hour after sunrise and just before sunset. During the day, small fruit and vegetable snacks can be left in the cage. Smaller birds with a higher metabolism may need to be fed more often. You can make the eating experience more enjoyable for your bird by making eating time an interactive time too. For example, encourage your bird to eat a piece of food at a time, straight from your hand. Or, encourage your talking bird to sing and talk for its food. You can also try interactive puzzle feeders, which allow the bird to mimic foraging behaviors it would use in the wild. This provides critical mental stimulation for your bird. | Give your bird varied types of food on a daily basis. Give your bird fresh fruits and vegetables every day or 2. Provide constant fresh water. Keep the feeding arrangements sanitary. Feeding the bird regularly at about the same time each day. Make feeding interesting for the bird. |
You'll need a place to write what the task is, and a spreadsheet is ideal. Next to it, you'll need a place for the time. Often, tasks are done in batches. If that's the case, have a place to record the time for each component of each task. You'll just need a set of numbered boxes for this part. Also add a column for notes. For instance, if the task is checking email and one of the components is reading email, make a record of the time it takes to read each email in the numbered boxes next to the component. Part of performing a time and motion study is figuring out exactly how much time is spent on each task. Generally, the only way to improve efficiency is to look at the small actions within each task. As the work is being done, establish each component of the task and write a short description down. The key is finding the right level of detail. You don't want to be overly detailed, as timing how long it takes to hit a single button isn't useful. However, you also don't want to be too broad, as that won't give you enough data to work on efficiency. Say you're checking email. You might break it down into logging on to the computer and into your email, deleting spam mail without opening, reading emails, composing replies, and organizing email into folders. Start with a stopwatch. Time each component of the task, jotting down the time it took to complete each component. It's often easier to just stop and start the timer, using the elapsed time. You can go in later and figure out how many seconds were spent on each task. For more accuracy, take data over multiple days. When you're using a video, you'll need to stop and start the video for each component you're timing. That way, you'll have time to write down your notes and the times for each component. | Set up a spreadsheet to record data on. Divide work into small categories. Time each task. Time tasks using video. |
If you have a newborn baby, you should invest in a rear-facing infant car seat. These seats are designed to be safer for babies that weigh between 22 and 35 pounds. When sitting in the seat, the baby's head should be at least 1 centimeter (0.4 in) away from the side of the seat. If not, the car seat is too small. Once the baby weighs more than 35 pounds (or their head is less than 1cm away from the edge of the seat) you will need to upgrade to a bigger car seat. Convertible car seats are a good option if you plan on using the car seat over a couple of years. They can be converted from a rear-facing seat for small infants (weighing up to 40 pounds) to a front facing seat for older infants and toddlers (weighing up to 70 pounds). Keep in mind that it's best to keep the seat in the rear-facing position for as long as possible, as it is the safest option for your child. Your child will need to be moved to a bigger seat when the top of their ears is level with the top edge of the seat. These car seats are best for children who are over the age of four and weigh at least 40 pounds. They are front-facing and use the car's regular seatbelts to secure the child. The child has outgrown their booster seat when the headrest is set to its highest level and the child's shoulders are two inches above the opening of the straps. Once the child has outgrown this booster seat, they should be able to sit in the car independently, without the use of a seat. Sometimes it's possible to get a baby seat that can easily be removed from the car and attached to a baby stroller. This is very convenient, as you won't need to remove the child from one seat and strap him or her into another. These types of baby seats and strollers are usually sold in a set. | Choose an infant car seat if you have a newborn baby. Get a convertible car seat that will last from infant to toddler. Go for a belt-positioning booster seat if your child is over four. Consider getting a car seat that will fit into a baby stroller. |
According to the "Intense World" theory of autism, the world can quickly become frightening or overwhelming to autistic people, and they may need extra support in learning to handle it. These exercises may include: Practicing deep breathing Counting to feel calm Holding a favorite toy or item until she feels better Certain stims Yoga, meditation, or stretching Taking a break with music or singing Phrases such as "I need a break, please" or "May I go to my corner?" can be particularly useful. Avoiding meltdowns becomes easier once your loved one can identify their own triggers and ask for help in taking action. Reinforce this behavior by immediately honoring the request. If they are just learning how to do this, thank them for speaking up. "Thank you for letting me know that the loud noise hurt your ears! Now I can help you find earplugs, and you can wait outside with your brother while I check out." Fictional examples can help autistic people understand how others feel, and why they feel that way. It allows autistic people to analyze emotion from a safer distance. If the child does not understand basic expressions, try teaching them with flash cards. Ask "How do you think this character is feeling right now?" during books or movies. Offer suggestions if the person isn't sure. Also try social skills: "Do you think it was a good idea for her to do that? No? What would be a good idea?" Look for shows that are a mix of fun and education, such as My Little Pony. Recognize that your loved one is never going to be the life of the party, and that is all right. Focus on what they want to do: perhaps they want to make two close friends, or have someone to play with at recess. Tailor social skills to their desires, not just your own. Autistic children may be incredibly passionate about their interests, and thus may not always notice when they are monopolizing the conversation, or realize that their partner wants to change the subject. Teach your child how to: Ask questions to engage others ("How was work today, Mommy?") Tell whether someone is busy Gauge whether someone is interested Let the conversation shift organically Listen Know when monologuing is a good idea (e.g. when someone wants to learn about their subject of interest) Remember, the autistic person is constantly learning and growing, and you are one of their role models. Behave in the way that you want them to behave, and they will take after you. Genuinely listen to the autistic person, and ask questions. When frustrated or exhausted, act the way you would like the autistic person to act. Take a break if need be. (It's okay!) Demonstrate compassion. Never do something to an autistic person that you wouldn't do to a non-autistic person. Treat their feelings as meaningful and valid. Autistic people are at higher risk for anxiety and depression, which may mean lower self-esteem. Bolster their self-esteem by recognizing their good qualities, and praising their efforts to grow. Make it clear that you are proud of them. Praise can come in the form of kind words, hugs, time spent together, or extra free time. While praise is good, do not treat praise as an ultimate goal. If a person becomes dependent on praise, they may become a people-pleaser, and be unable to set boundaries. Autistic people need to learn how to stand up for themselves, assert their needs, and say "no" when they don't want something. This is especially important, since they are at a higher risk for being abused. Allow them to refuse things. ("I don't want that sweater. It hurts!") Praise them for expressing their needs. ("Thank you for letting me know the music is too loud. I'll turn it down right away.") Give them choices and encourage thinking. Avoid compliance therapies, which can hinder their ability to say no. When your loved one says "no," listen. What's wrong? If something is unavoidable, can you remove the part that makes it distasteful, or strike a bargain that they are happy with? Only ignore a "no" in important cases of health or safety. Teens and adults may gain skills through self-advocacy groups such as ASAN or the Autism Women's Network. (However, be careful about introducing them to such groups if they are sensitive, since the issues of hatred, abusive therapy, and torture may disrupt their sleep.) | Teach calming techniques. Teach your loved one to prevent meltdowns by asking for help. Teach children about emotions using flash cards, books, and movies. Set realistic social goals. Teach a child about talking about their special interests. Model good social skills. Offer praise readily. Teach self-advocacy skills. |
Browse various websites for an affordable handheld RFID unit and go with a model that comes recommended by users. As their name suggests, these handy little devices are capable of both reading and writing unencrypted 125khz key fobs and cards. A basic handheld RFID unit will run you somewhere between $20 and $50. “RFID” stands for “Radio-Frequency Identification”, which is a fancy term for the process by which electronic key fobs are able to lock and unlock doors. In order to duplicate an existing key fob, you’ll need a “clean” fob to copy its information onto. You can usually buy blanks from the same website you get your RFID writer from. They don't cost more than a couple dollars apiece. 125khz key fobs are the kind most commonly used to gain access to office buildings and apartment complexes. Hold the backside of the key flat against the “barrel” of the gun-shaped device and keep it there for a few seconds after you pull the trigger button. After a brief moment, the device will emit a loud beep or chirp to indicate that it has scanned the key fob successfully. Using most RFID copying devices is literally as easy as point-and-click. If you’re trying to copy a key card, hold the strip or chip containing the card's encoded information against the RFID reader to scan it. Now, press the chip on the backside of the new key to the RFID unit, the same way you did the original key. When you push the “Write” button, the information copied from the source fob will be imprinted on the blank fob, which will then act as an exact copy of the original. Test the cloned key fob immediately after copying it to confirm that it works. If not, give it another shot, starting with reading the original key again. You can make as many duplicate copies of your key fob as you like by using the “Write” function on multiple blank key fobs. | Shop around for an RFID writer online. Purchase a blank 125khz key fob if you don’t have one already. Press the chip on the key fob to the RFID writer and push the “Read” button. Hold the blank key fob up to the device and hit the “Write” button. |
This instrument measures how much moisture is in the air or the relative humidity in an environment. It uses the cooling effect of evaporation to determine the relative humidity. Relative humidity is the ratio of water vapor in the air relative to the amount that could possibly be there, at a certain temperature. When you walk through fog, for example, you are experiencing 100% humidity. If you walk through a desert, you are experiencing around 10% humidity. To make your own sling psychrometer at home, you will need: Cotton gauze, in pads rather than balls A pair of scissors A small rubber band A ½ liter empty plastic soda bottle Clear plastic tape 2 red alcohol Celsius thermometers Water An 18 in (46 cm) piece of string Use the water to moisten the gauze. This will help you capture moisture in your sling psychrometer. Cover 1 bulb of the thermometers with the wet gauze using a rubber band. Take the thermometer covered in gauze and place it on 1 side of the plastic bottle. Then, secure it there with tape. Take the other thermometer and attach it to the other side of the bottle using tape. Make sure you can still see the numbers and the red alcohol in the thermometers. Make sure the string is tied well on the the top of the bottle, as you will be holding it and spinning it to get a reading on your sling psychrometer. Hold tightly to the end of the string and spin the bottle in a circle in an open-air space. Do this for 1 minute. Then, record the temperatures on both thermometers. Record the 2 temperatures and then subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature to determine the temperature difference. You will likely find that the thermometer with the wet gauze will always have a lower temperature than the thermometer with the dry bulb. The wet bulb temperature will always be lower than the dry bulb because water evaporates from the wet bulb when you spin the 2 thermometers. The evaporation then cools the wet bulb. The drier the air is, the more water will evaporate from the wet bulb, leading to a higher temperature difference between the wet and dry bulb. For example, you spin the sling psychrometer outside and the dry thermometer has a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. You get a wet bulb temperature reading of 12 degrees Celsius. If the weather is very humid one day, you may get a dry bulb temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and a wet bulb temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. Because there is very little water evaporation on the wet bulb, this indicates that there is high humidity outside. | Be aware of the purpose of a sling psychrometer. Gather your supplies. Wet a double layer of cotton gauze. Attach the thermometers to the plastic bottle. Tie the string to the top of the bottle. Determine the difference between the 2 temperatures. |
This will create a crunchy, tasty crust on the top of the casserole that complements the soft interior perfectly. Many casserole recipes call for eggs because the fat and protein binds the ingredients together, leading to a richer tasting casserole. To add eggs, beat them together with a whisk and add them directly into the casserole with the other ingredients. Never add the eggs to the hot butter, as this can partially cook them before they mix in with everything. Simply add the cheese to the rest of the ingredients as you blend them in. You can soften cream cheese to make it easier to mix by leaving it on the counter 20-30 minutes before you begin to cook. This variation on corn casserole makes a great side dish at parties and sporting events. To make it, add 1/2 cup diced jalapenos, bell peppers and green onions to the mix along with a tablespoon of garlic powder, chili powder, and/or crushed chipotle. Top the casserole with 1 cup of shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese for the last 5 minutes of cooking for a gooey, cheesy upper crust. This rich but tasty version of corn casserole requires 4-5 chopped slices of bacon and 1/2 cup chopped scallions tossed in with the other ingredients. However, the casserole will not get hot enough to cook the bacon, so you need to cook the bacon beforehand. Garnish with cheddar cheese and/or a handful of fresh scallions. The natural sweetness of the corn makes it easy to adapt into a classic southern dessert -- corn pudding. To adjust the recipe for dessert: Add 1/2 cup sugar, 4 beaten eggs, and 1/2 cup milk. Cook at 400ºF for 1 hour. | Coat the top of the casserole with breadcrumbs before cooking. Add eggs to the batter to cook a richer casserole. Add cream cheese or shredded cheddar for a cheesy, decadent corn casserole. Try out a spicy Mexican corn casserole. Add cooked bacon and chopped scallions for a decadent side dish. Sweeten the recipe to make a corn pudding dessert. |
Teaching your dog to jump will be easier if it already knows how to follow other commands. If it can stay in a seated position, it’ll be more likely to stay focused when you teach it a jump command. Hold a treat in front of your dog's nose and say “Sit!” Trace the treat towards the back of your dog's head to guide your dog into sitting down. If necessary, physically move your dog into the right position. Give your dog the treat as soon as it's in the right position, and repeat for about 20 minutes to reinforce the command. Use high value treats that your dog really likes when teaching it new tricks. Break treats into small, pea-sized pieces so you can give your dog plenty of rewards during a training session. Try popular high value treats like chunks of string cheese, hot dog pieces, or licks of peanut butter off a spoon. Only use small pieces of high value treats so that your dog won't gain weight. ” Have your dog sit and show it a treat. Hold the treat about one to two feet (about half a meter) above its head. Introduce the command by saying “Jump!” If your dog seems confused or hesitant at first, you can try jumping yourself to demonstrate what you want it to do. Try putting the treat closer to your dog's face. As it reaches up for it, move the treat up and away while simultaneously saying “Jump!” Allow your dog to get the treat when it jumps up off of its front legs. Give it plenty of verbal praise to let it know how happy you are that it reached for the treat. Offer the treat and praise as soon as it gets up so it associates the action with the reward. Repeat the process until your dog consistently follows the jump command and gets onto its hind legs for a treat. Gradually increase the height at which you hold the treat until your dog has to jump off of all four legs to get the treat. Keep training your dog for 20 minute sessions at least once a day until it consistently jumps when you command. If your dog loses interest before the 20 minutes are up, give it a break and try again later. | Teach your dog to sit. Break up high value treats into pea-sized pieces. Hold a treat above your dog’s head and say “Jump! Reward your dog when it goes for the treat. Increase the height at which you hold the treat gradually. |
A human foot has an arch underneath, which helps propel the body forward each step, as it acts like a spring. Animals like apes have flat feet, as they grasp the ground with their toes. The arch is kept in place by ligaments. Also, the big toe on an ape faces outward, perpendicular from the other toes. In a human, all of the toes go in the same direction. In addition, humans bear weight on the whole foot, which is why it is long and narrow. Other animals mainly bear weight on their toes. Other animals walk on all fours, which is why they tend to have larger bones in their arms than humans. Humans don't bear weight on their arms, so the bones don't have to be as large. For instance, an ape or even a horse bears weight on all 4 legs, so the upper limbs are more developed. Because humans walk upright, the thigh bone, otherwise known as the femur, is the longest, strongest bone in the body. On the other hand, the femur will be the same length as other bones in animals. Look for the long bone starting just above the knee and extending up towards the pelvis. The 2 calf bones, the tibia and fibula, are separate in humans. In other animals, these 2 bones are often fused together. Check these bones, and see if they are a single bone or 2 bones to identify animal or human remains. | Look for the arched foot in humans. Notice smaller upper limbs in humans. Check to see if the femur is the longest bone in the body for humans. Look for separate bones in the calf. |
When it comes to life coaching, there is no judging books by their covers. When a client comes to you, have the first session be an in-depth, cover-all-your-bases interview. What do they want from you? What part of their lives are they looking to change? What are their goals? Most people will come in with an idea -- a very specific idea (hence the reason most life coaches have specialties) of what they want to accomplish. Whether it's weight loss, wrapping their minds around their blooming business, or tackling their relationship issues, they know. Let them guide you initially and listen. Once you set up a base of clients, it's gonna be easy to refer to one in your head as that-one-guy-who-drinks-coffee-addiction-who-still-has-narcolepsy. Don't do that. He won't like it. Keep portfolios of all your clients, get the details down, and keep them straight. If you don't stay organized, you'll end up missing a call with client number #14 who abandons you the next day. It's also important to make them feel like they are your most important client. Every little detail they've told you needs to be something you remember and take into account when you're working with them. Not only will they be impressed and trust you more, but you'll be able to make more accurate decisions on what would help them if you keep your facts straight. You'll soon find what works best for you, but most coaches say they work with each client around 3 times a month. Some clients will require more work and some less, but three times a month is average. The length of time for each session is up to you and the client. You don't necessarily have to do the sessions in person, though those are obviously the most personal. You could also do them over the phone or even via programs like Skype. If you're corporate or executive, you may find that your clients are traveling a lot and session over the phone are the only option. If you want to really be successful, you'll want to open up your business to clients all over the World. Skype is a poor option in many countries and areas as it drops frequently. Learn to use other systems such as Google Hangouts where you can meet face-to-face without the frustration of poor technology as with Skype. Life coaches aren't just expensive advice givers. That'd be terrible. It's about helping others explore their choices and figuring out what's best for them. It's only the bad life coaches that dispense advice and hang up. You're really working at changing the behavior -- which is about a million more times valuable than simply telling a client what to do. No one else needs another person (much less a virtual stranger) telling them what to do with our lives -- we all get that from our in-laws, our siblings, and the occasional high school friend who thinks they know everything. You're answering the "how," not the what. You can give them the process. To a certain extent, you're a teacher or guide. When you hang up the phone with a client, your job doesn't just end there. You have to make sure they're putting into action what you two have discussed. You need to give them homework. Whether it's exploring different business plans or talking to their ex-husband, you have to give them actions that lead to change. What would be best for them? And how do you make sure they do it? You will have clients that don't cooperate. You'll have clients that don't agree with you. You'll have clients that think you're wasting their precious time. These will happen. You have to take the good with the bad and know when to cut your losses. If a client doesn't like your style, then it could be resistance and fear coming up. Don't take on a client you don't get along with, and you won't have these problems. As you work with more clients, you'll be able to discover in your discovery session whether or not you will be a good fit. If you don't know how to do a discovery session (it is NOT a coaching session), then you need to learn how to do one right away. See your business coach or group for help. In the end, that's ultimately what it is about. We all struggle with this thing called life and a life coach is there to shine the light for us down that dark, scary tunnel we're all wandering. If you've done your best to hit all their goals and have shown them the options, you've done your part. They'll be better for having worked with you. | Start with an in-depth interview. Stay organized. Set up a doable schedule. Don't just give instructions. Give homework. Help them reach their goals. |
If you know your spouse has retained an attorney, you can contact him and ask if a divorce has been filed. However, the attorney has a duty of confidentiality to his client and is under no obligation to give you any information. If the answer is "no" or evasive, keep searching in order to verify whether a divorce has been filed. If the answer is "yes," you have several options. The first is to contact an attorney of your own and let her deal with your spouse on your behalf. Next is to deal directly with his attorney. If you don't have children and very little property, the divorce maybe be as simple as arranging a meeting to sign agreements. Remember that while your spouse's attorney may be very nice and helpful, he represents your spouse and his interests, not you. If are feel uncomfortable or pressured, back off and contact your own attorney. You have a right to copies of all documents and time to review them outside the attorney's office. This will depend on your individual situation. If your relationship with him is safe, meaning no history of domestic violence, sometimes the direct approach is the best. If your relationship with his family is cordial, a phone call to a parent or sibling may tip you to the truth. Check the social media pages for your spouse, his closest friends, and family. Also run an online of search of your spouse's name and "divorce." You may pick up an online docket or catch someone gossiping. Be very careful and verify you have found your spouse. In informal forums, people may use nicknames, odd spellings, and not use full names. However, it still gives you a place to start. Court clerks will speak to you over the phone, but in large counties they are very busy and may be brusque or not check the records thoroughly. It is better to go to the courthouse in person. Most courthouses have a public records computer terminal. You can search by your name or the name of your spouse. Check them carefully and get the right file. The documents can usually be printed for a small fee. Ask the court clerk's office for help. The counter clerk can look records up for you and confirm whether a divorce has been filed. If so, you can get copies of the documents for a small fee. If your spouse has moved to another county, you can contact that courthouse. The process is the same, you can contact them in person or by phone. You can also send a records request by mail. You will need to send a letter with both parties' full legal names and birth dates. It is also good to include the last four digits of the Social Security numbers to cut down on the possibility of duplicate records. There may be a fee for this service. Contact the court clerk's office to find out the cost and how to send payment with your written request. If you do not have an address for your spouse, you can call, visit, or send written requests to multiple counties where you believe your spouse may be living. This is more time-consuming, but may be the only way if you do not have an address. One duty of the county sheriff is to act as process server for legal documents. If your spouse is local, in another county, or even another state, they may have sent the divorce documents to the sheriff to serve on you. This is very common because it is economical and easy to arrange. If you work odd hours or travel, the sheriff may have been trying to contact you. If you find out the sheriff has divorce papers for you, arrange to pick them up as soon as possible. Avoiding service doesn't stop the divorce. If you and your spouse have been separated for a long time, or you have moved, the court may have allowed your spouse to effect service via publication in the local legal notice newspaper. Every county in the United States has at least one newspaper designated for publication of legal notices. Start with the most likely counties first. Where you live and where your spouse lives. Expand your search from there. Some states has searchable databases of legal notices. Others will require that you contact the newspaper by phone or in writing. Whether you want to hire an attorney to continue your search for a divorce filing or a private investigator to track down your ex so you can ask him or her if a divorce was ever filed, hiring a professional may be a good idea. | Contact your spouse's attorney. Confront your spouse and family. Conduct an online search. Contact your local courthouse. Contact the courthouse where your spouse lives. Make requests in multiple counties. Contact your local sheriff's office. Search legal publications. Hire a professional. |
The potatoes should be roasted before you add them to the dish. To do so, you will need to cook them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Toss them with a drizzle of oil and a dash of salt and pepper before transferring them to a small baking dish. If using large potatoes instead of bite-size potatoes, quarter the potatoes into bite-size pieces before cooking them. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stove. If you do not have a Dutch oven, you could also use a large stainless steel stockpot or pan. Wait a couple of minutes so that the oil has sufficient time to heat up. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on all sides. Add them to the oil in your Dutch oven and brown on all sides. You will need to turn the chicken periodically to brown all sides evenly. When browned, transfer the chicken to a plate. Set aside. While drumsticks and thighs are usually used for chicken Afritada, if you prefer it, you could a whole chicken cut into separate pieces, instead. Keep the bones in and the skin on. Also keep in mind that white meat tends to cook faster than dark meat. Browning the chicken beforehand improves the color and enhances the taste. Add the chopped garlic and onions to the remaining oil in the Dutch oven. Sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until they become tender and fragrant. At this point, you should add the chicken back to the Dutch oven. Add the chicken stock, tomato sauce, fish sauce, and bay leaves to the Dutch oven and bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high to high heat. Leave the pan uncovered and stir the contents periodically. As soon as the liquid reaches a boil, turn off your stove and transfer the pan and its contents to the oven. Braise the chicken in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until all the chicken pieces have cooked through. To prevent the chicken from drying out, use a baster or spoon to baste the chicken with the sauce every 10 minutes or so. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add these ingredients to the contents of the pot and stir them in. Finish cooking as before. If desired, you can also add salt and black pepper to taste. The chicken Afritada should be pulled out of the oven and enjoyed while still hot and steaming. | Roast the potatoes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Season and brown the chicken. Sauté the garlic and onions. Add and boil the sauce ingredients. Transfer the pan to the oven and finish braising. Add the potatoes and red bell pepper. Serve hot. |
Many times it is easy to tell how your fish is feeling by just looking at it. There are many signs that your fish is ill. Take a moment to closely inspect your fish every once and while, just to make sure they look healthy. This way you can avoid watching your fish suffer from some disease. A few things to look for: Loss of appetite Scraping on rocks or plants Lying on the bottom of the tank Swimming upside down or sideways White feces Faded coloration White spots Water samples can be analyzed with an at-home kit bought online, or at a pet store. You can also take a water sample into your local pet shop to be examined by a professional. Analyzing your water is one of the best ways to determine the nature of your fish's health problem. It can tell you if you have an imbalance in the water that is causing your fish health problems. If your water is too cold, your fish can get sick. 80 degrees is an optimal temperature for your fish, and less than optimal for many illnesses. This can help to slow the life-cycle of some diseases, like ich, as well as help the immune system of your fish. It might not come as much of a surprise, but if your fish is sick, then it is likely your tank is also sick. Take extra care to clean the water, the gravel, and the sides of the tank when your fish is sick. Do not use detergents, as these can kill your fish. Not only can bettas injure and get injured by other fish, just like other animals, they will catch sicknesses from each other. It is important to separate them in this situation. In this case, it may be necessary to have a small, isolation tank ready. | Look for signs of illness. Take a water sample. Keep your water at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean your water and your tank. Separate your betta from other fish that are sick or that might injure them. |
Simple but unexpected is often the best route to take. For example, these stark, colorful silhouette ads that barely even show the iPods they’re peddling couldn't get much more straightforward, but because they don't look like any other ads, they are instantly recognizable. A burger is a burger is a burger, but if you let yourself think like that, you’ll never make your sale. Use your ad to highlight your product's advantages over that of your competitors. To avoid lawsuits, keep to statements about your product, not theirs. For example, this Burger King ad mocks the size of the Big Mac while speaking the literal truth: that is a Big Mac box, after all, leaving McDonald's no legal ground from which to retaliate. A picture says a thousand words, and if a logo is effective enough, it can render text unnecessary (the backwards Nike checkmark, the Apple bitten apple, the McDonald's arches, the Chevron shell). If you're running a print or television advertisement, try to develop a simple, appealing image that will stick in the minds of viewers. Consider these points: Do you already have a logo? If you can, think of fresh and creative ways of re-imagining it. Do you have a commonly-used color scheme to work with? If your brand is instantly recognizable by the colors in the ad or the logo, use this to your advantage. McDonald's, Google, and Coca-Cola are good examples. How you create your ad will depend on which medium you're using to advertise. Note that if starting from zero, it takes a long time to acquire skill with a design app, or with design itself. In these cases it may be more helpful (and less frustrating) to browse freelance sites like craigslist and 99designs for design help. If you're looking to try it on your own, here are tech suggestions to get you started: If you're making a small-scale print ad (such as a flyer or magazine advertisement), try using a program such as Adobe InDesign or Photoshop. Or, if you're looking for a free option, you can use GIMP or Pixlr. If you're making a video ad, try working with iMovie, Picasa, or Windows Media Player. For an audio ad, you can work with Audacity or iTunes. For a large-scale print ad (such as a banner or billboard), you'll probably have to contact a print shop to get the work done. Ask which software they recommend using. | Choose a memorable image. Distinguish yourself from your top competitor(s). Design a business logo (optional). Find software or a technique to create your advertisement. |
Even cautious tanning may lead to health problems down the line. Dermatologists assert that any UV-induced changes to your natural skin tone indicate damage. Be sure to weigh the cosmetic benefits against long-term health risks. Certain medications, such as retinoids and some antibiotics, can dramatically increase your skin's susceptibility to sun damage. Before you tan, carefully read all warning labels and literature for your medications, vitamins, and health supplements. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. If you are taking any unprescribed dietary supplements or herbal medicines, it is very important to do your own independent research. The FDA regulates this class of products much more loosely than conventional drugs. Warning labels are not required, and supplements may actually contain ingredients with different concentrations and even identities than those advertised. Indoor tanning uses high-intensity UV rays that are often too much, especially for fair skin. Although tanning beds are marketed as a safe alternative to natural sunlight, they actually represent a number of added health risks: Premature aging of the skin. Blinding eye diseases. Infectious diseases, such as herpes and warts, from improperly-cleaned equipment. There are no currently FDA-approved pills for enhancing your skin's color. Tanning pills typically contain the pigment canthaxanthin and are illegal to import and sell within the United States. When ingested in large amounts, this substance commonly causes damage to the eyes, skin, and digestive system. | Remember that there is no completely safe way to sun tan. Keep in mind any medications you are taking. Steer clear of tanning beds. Refrain from tanning pills. |
Consider what sets you off and causes you to hunger for what other people have or the way that someone else is. Research has found that often envy results from comparisons to others who are of similar background, ability, and achievements in relative or important areas of one's life. For example, you may compare yourself to a coworker who is of the same status and gender as yourself. The pain of envy is a result of seeing yourself surpassed by another's ability, especially in an area of life that is a deep part of your self-concept by which being surpassed is seen as a threat to your concept of who you are. Some other examples are: You feel insecure when someone else appears more intelligent, funnier, more entertaining, happier or more glamorous than you consider yourself. You cannot help but continuously compare yourself to the other person, either personality-wise or by yearning for the same opportunities they appear to have. You feel deprived and wish for the same property and possessions as someone else. You consider that your life is pale by comparison and somewhat impoverished. You feel miserable because you think that other people have what you don't. Ask yourself what your values are, what your needs are, and what your worldview consists of. Get to the essence of what is really important to you. These things make up your core self-concept. Begin to pull apart the things that are not who you are at your core, and that are causing you to be envious. It is important to understand that people often extend their boundaries of their self-concept to include things that are not necessarily apart of who they are at their core. When these extension areas are threatened, the person often experiences defensiveness, hostility, or envy. Examine if you have extended your boundaries of your self-concept to include other areas such as work, friendships, abilities, or status. Begin to make a distinction between who you are at your core (your values, your needs, your worldview, and your purpose) and what you possess in belongings, personal traits, work success, and identities in your social groups. For example, say you give a presentation at work, and you interpret criticisms of the presentation as a personal attack. This means that you have extended your self-concept to include your work. In fact, however, you are not your work, and it is not a part of who you are at your core. Your work is simply something you do. Yes, it is part of your life experience, but it is not who you are as a person, and it is not your personality trait. In another example, you may be envious of a friend in your social group who is similar to yourself. Perhaps you are usually the entertainer in the group or the one making others laugh. When this friend's talent for making others laugh surpasses your own, you may see this as a threat to your self-concept. In actuality, you are not your ability to entertain others. Who you are at your core is much more than this one trait. These types of scenarios are more common for those who suffer from low self-esteem. This is because their evaluations of themselves are lower than how they evaluate those around them, thus producing feelings of envy. Envy is a complicated emotion that has many facets and can take many forms. Research has found that envy can be social in nature when one perceives that he or she is being left out of the group or left behind because they are being outperformed by another in the group. Studies have found that some types of envy, termed “envy proper”, contain feelings of hostility, whereas others forms of envy, termed “benign envy”, do not include feelings of hostility. In addition, researchers make a distinction between envy and jealousy, noting the envy is a feeling of inferiority when compared to another, whereas jealousy involves three persons and stems from being afraid of losing a relationship with one person to another. | Identify what sparks your envy. Write down your values, needs and worldview. Recognize if you’re extending the boundaries of your core self-concept. Recognize some of the characteristics of envy. |
One fun option is staying right in the park at one of the 13 campgrounds. For the Yosemite Valley, your best campground options are the Upper Pines, the Lower Pines, the North Pines, and Camp 4. Make a reservation on the Yosemite website or call 877-444-6777. You can get a campsite for under $30 a night. Reservations open up on the 15th of each month, and you can reserve a spot up to 5 months in advance. Spots can fill up quickly, so make your reservation early. Yosemite also has some no-reservation campgrounds, which you can just show up to on the day you arrive, but you're taking a chance of not getting a site. Yosemite also has a wide range of lodging available. The main lodges are Big Trees Lodge, Yosemite Valley Lodge, and The Majestic Yosemite Hotel. The Majestic Hotel is the nicest facility, but Yosemite Valley Lodge is located right by Yosemite Falls. One other lodge is the White Wolf Lodge, but it's 30 miles from the valley. You can also book regular cabins and canvas-tent cabins. If you can't find lodging in Yosemite, you have plenty of options nearby. For instance, you can find hotels and cabins in places like Foresta and Wawona, which are actually in the park but on private land, and Yosemite West, which is just outside the park. Nearby towns include Fish Camp, Oakhurst, Mariposa, Merced, Midpines, and El Portal. Luckily, food is not difficult to come by in the park. All the lodges have dining rooms, as do some of the camps. You can also find small grocery stores in the park, though it might be more affordable to bring groceries in from a nearby town. The nearby towns also have places to eat. | Camp at Yosemite. Lodge at Yosemite. Stay near Yosemite. Plan for places to eat. |
First, use a gentle facial cleanser to clean your face. Choose cleansers that are advertised as “gentle,” “pH-balanced,” or “fragrance-free.” These cleansers won't damage or dry out your skin. Next, use an oil-free lotion to moisturize your skin. If necessary, use a pair of tweezers to shape your eyebrows before putting on makeup. If you have problems with acne, use an oil-free acne cleanser to wash your face. Use natural tones and a light hand when applying makeup. First, apply a layer of tinted moisturizer to even out your skin tone. Next, enhance your features by applying a natural tone of blush to the apples of your cheeks, lining your lashes with brown mascara, and using a clear lipgloss. Some people prefer to use BB Cream instead of tinted moisturizer. BB Cream has a slightly heavier coverage that smooths out any blemishes or wrinkles. If you have a lot of blemishes and need a heavy coverage, use foundation instead of tinted moisturizer. You can either touch up your daytime makeup or apply makeup to a fresh face. After applying your foundation or tinted moisturizer, buff the apples of your cheeks with a natural tone of blush. Next, add some dramatic eye makeup and bold lipstick to finish the look. For example: Add interest to your existing eyeshadow by darkening your creases with a black or dark brown. Blend the color onto your lids. Choose a bright red lipstick to enhance your lips. Use liquid eyeliner, dark eyeshadow, and mascara to create a cat eye look. | Prepare your face for makeup. Create a fresh daytime look. Darken your makeup in the evening. |
When you’re ready to take off your nail polish, stuff the empty pill bottle with cotton balls. Sprinkle some nail polish remover over the cotton balls. Dip your finger in the in the bottle and twist. Repeat for each digit you wish to remove nail polish from. Take a bunch of crayons of a single color and strip them of their paper covers. Drop them in an empty tin can. Place the can in the oven on low heat. Check the oven intermittently. After about 10 minutes, the crayons should be melted into a colorful goo. Pour the melted crayons into an empty pill container. After two to three hours, the crayon should be cool. You could try to ease it out of the pill container, but you’ll probably have to crack it open with a hammer. For extra fun, melt crayons of many colors, then add different colors to your empty pill bottle in successive layers. Then you will have a multicolor crayon that changes color as you use it. Glue a small tealight candle to the top of the empty pill bottle. You could also turn the empty pill bottle upside down and use the wider top as a more stable base, then glue the tealight candle to the bottom of the empty pill bottle instead. You could glue two or three empty pill bottles together to make a taller candle holder. To give your candle holder a pleasing appearance, dip it in a glossy paint. You could remove the cap before doing so and paint it a different color. Turn your empty pill bottle to its original purpose – with a twist. On your anniversary or Valentine's day, fill the pill bottle with red chocolate-covered candies or candy hearts. Use your home printer to create a professional-looking medication label with your name, followed by “M.D.” Write a clever prescription on the label, like “Take twice daily. For best results give your partner a kiss just before and just after use.” Give it to your partner. | Make a nail polish remover tub. Make some jumbo crayons. Make a candle holder. Write a love medication for your partner. |
Witch hazel is a natural astringent that also soothes and cleans your skin, making it a top-notch ingredient to look for in aftershaves. Other natural ingredients to look for are tea tree oil, aloe vera, chamomile, and lavender. Natural ingredients are especially good to include in your aftershave if you have sensitive skin. Alcohol has been a prominent ingredient in aftershaves for a long time, but it tends to dry out your skin. To avoid dry, flaky, irritated skin, skip the aftershaves containing alcohol and aim for more natural ingredients. Aftershave balms tend to be thick in consistency and help to lock in moisture. If you live in a cold or dry climate, or you just tend to have dry skin, balms will help moisturize your face. Because balms are so much heavier and more oily than other types of aftershave, stay away from balms if you have oily skin. Don't use a balm if you’re going to be sweating a lot. The thickness of the balm when applied to your face prevents sweat from getting through. Splashes are more watery, which is good if you have oily skin — you don't want a thick aftershave that will clog up your pores. Splashes usually have a toner or astringent which helps get rid of dirt. If you live in a warmer climate and have oily skin, splashes are your best bet. Aftershave lotions should also work well on oily skin, as they’re lighter and contain more water than other options. If your skin tends to get irritated by razor burn, try a gel. These soak into your skin very quickly, making them a good choice if you’re going to be sweating or live somewhere humid. Gels are light and a great moisturizing option. Gels are most appropriate for normal to oily skin. If you find your face getting nicked by your razor, find a good tonic aftershave. These have antiseptics in them that help keep your cuts clean and uninfected. However, those antiseptics can dry out your skin if they contain alcohol, so look for natural ones if you have dry or sensitive skin. Apply a moisturizer that's safe for your face after applying a tonic aftershave to prevent dryness. If you were graced with perfectly normal skin, then you’re able to try out whichever aftershave you want. While splashes tend to be the most recommended for normal skin, choosing a gel, lotion, or balm is also alright. It's smart to still avoid aftershaves containing alcohol, and natural ingredients such as witch hazel or tea tree oil will always be best. | Look for natural ingredients such as witch hazel. Avoid aftershaves containing alcohol. Select a balm if you have dry skin or live in a colder climate. Pick a splash if you have oily skin. Opt for a gel if you typically have post-shave burns. Decide on a tonic if you tend to get cuts when you shave. Try different aftershaves to find your favorite if you have normal skin. |
A positive mindset increases productivity, while a negative attitude worsens procrastination. Try to be optimistic about your workload and abilities. Positive self-talk is your friend. Tell yourself you can do it! Say to yourself, “I’ve got this. I’ve caught up on work in the past, and I can do it again.” It may help to do something fun before you buckle down, like going for ice cream with friends or taking your dog on a walk. You may have pockets of free time here and there throughout your day. If you spend this time catching up on work, it can add up. For example, you might be able to do homework on the bus or while you’re waiting to be picked up from soccer practice. Yes, it’d be nice if you could sit down for twelve hours straight and crank out all your missed work. However, taking breaks actually increases productivity. Try to take a 20-minute break every hour or so. You should do something completely unrelated to your work during your breaks. Look at funny memes, take a walk, grab a snack, or chat with a friend. Progress is the best motivating force, so start working as soon as possible and monitor your activity. Acknowledge when you make a little progress and congratulate yourself. Reward yourself for finishing tasks on your to-do list. Rewards can keep you motivated and put you in a more positive mindset. Make sure your rewards are appropriate. Don't give yourself a huge reward for finishing a relatively small task, and don't select an insignificant reward for a major task. Make your rewards meaningful, specific, and immediate. For example, you might reward yourself with a quick trip to your favorite restaurant for lunch. Doing work with a friend who's focused and determined can help boost your productivity. Invite an academically successful friend over for a study session, and hold each other accountable. It's fun to laugh and joke with friends, but do your best not to get distracted. Take turns reminding each other to stay focused. While you might be tempted to abandon your usual sleeping and eating patterns to get all your work done quickly, don't. You need to get enough food and sleep for proper cognitive function. Ignoring your body's needs will only slow you down. Teens need around eight to ten hours of sleep each night. For better sleep, try to go to bed around the same time everyday. Staying up late on the weekends can hurt sleep quality. Eat a balanced diet containing lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins, like chicken. Always eat breakfast, and drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated. You should only miss school for important or unavoidable reasons, like illness or special family events. Occasional absences happen, but missing class should not become a habit. Don't cut class because you don't feel like going or because you'd rather hang out with friends. Do your best to balance your social life, extracurriculars, and schoolwork. | Approach the situation with a positive attitude. Take advantage of your time. Take breaks. Make progress. Reward yourself. Find a productive study buddy. Get enough sleep and eat well. Avoid missing class if possible. |
One important component of your breakfast should be protein. Studies have shown that those people who had a decent amount of protein at their breakfast stayed satisfied longer and were able to maintain a healthy weight. To ensure you're eating enough protein at breakfast, aim for about 1 serving of a protein-rich food. This is about 3 – 4 oz or about 1/2 cup. Try these protein-rich foods at breakfast: lean breakfast meat (like turkey bacon, turkey sausage or ham), low-fat dairy products, smoked salmon or eggs. Grains are a common food group found in breakfast meals. They offer a great source of energy and can be made quickly to help you get out the door faster in the morning. Grains, especially whole grains, are great for breakfast. They can offer a little bit of protein and fiber. The body uses carbohydrates, fat, and lastly protein for fuel. These nutrients follow different metabolic pathways to provide energy (or fuel). Carbohydrates are a great fuel source and readily broken down for use, so make sure you include them in your breakfast. Try to choose whole grains at breakfast. These are less processed and have a high nutrient content (especially fiber) compared to more refined grains. Great grain-based foods for quick breakfasts include: whole grain waffles, whole grain bread, oatmeal, whole wheat English muffins, mini whole wheat bagels or a whole grain cereal. Another important component at breakfast is a high fiber fruit. Fruits are an easy way to get in a source of fiber and vitamins early in the morning. Fruit is a common and tasty breakfast side dish. Including them helps balance your breakfast meal and provides an adequate source of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants to your meal. If you choose to include fruit at breakfast, make sure to measure the appropriate portion. It's one small piece of fruit or about 1/2 cup of diced fruit. You can have any fruit as a side to your meal, but you can also add fruit to your meals to make them balanced. For example, top yogurt, oatmeal or cottage cheese with 1/2 cup of fruit. Vegetables aren't always a common food group found at breakfast; however, if you include a serving of veggies early in the morning, it can help you balance your meal and meet your daily goal of five servings per day. Like fruit, vegetables are a great source of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Added to a lean protein, they can be a great addition to a nutrient dense meal. You can sauté vegetables and add them to eggs or add shredded vegetables to morning baked goods like zucchini muffins. 1 serving of vegetables is about 1 cup. This is a large serving, but even if you get in a 1/2 cup of vegetables, that's a great start to your day. | Always include a source of protein. Choose high-fiber grains. Try to include a serving of fruit. Add in a serving of vegetables if you can. |
Pour the glass of water, yeast, and sugar into the wort. Once you've added the yeast, the wort is now called wash. Place a large plastic funnel into the container where you'll ferment the wash. Pour the wash into the container. The funnel should be clean and sterilized, so you don't introduce bacteria into the wash. For example, you could use a 6.5 gallon (24.6 liter) glass carboy. Fill the airlock halfway with water and push it into the bung that it came with (this will be made of rubber or cork). Push the bung into your carboy or fermenting container. The container should now be well sealed. You can make your own airlock using zip ties, a rubber stopper, and rubber hose. Or you can purchase one. You can ferment the wash for up to three weeks. The wash will bubble while it's fermenting, so just leave it alone until it stops bubbling. Avoid moving or handling the wash while it's fermenting. | Add the yeast mixture to the wort. Seal the airlock. Let the wash ferment for at least one week. |
Tap on the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot option from where you enabled it. Tap on the Network SSID field and simply type in your preferred network name. Choose Open from the security drop-down list if you prefer not to have a password for your hotspot. Choose WPA2-PSK if you want to encrypt your hotspot with a password. If you chose to encrypt your mobile hotspot, a password field will appear. Tap on the field and type in your preferred password. Tap Save. | Go to the hotspot menu. Select Configure. Enter your preferred network name. Select Network Security. Enter a password. |
The first step to waking up happy in the morning is getting to bed the night before. Experts say adults should aim for between six to eight hours nightly, so organize your evening activities around getting a full night sleep. Additionally, experts also recommend finishing the use of electronic devices at least an hour before bedtime to give your brain time to shut down and prepare for sleep. This may be difficult if you work odd shifts or have a new baby to care for, but do your best. Other than making it difficult to attain sleep, research indicates that when we sleep or dream in mild to moderate light, we rest less and wake up feeling less happy than we ordinarily would. This includes sleeping in light generated by TVs, computers, nightlights, and streetlights, which have all have been shown to negatively impact mood of sleepers. Try a sleeping mask or blackout curtains to block out light while you sleep. Exposure to light interferes with our body's production of melatonin, which is a hormone that helps control your sleep and wake cycle. Dimming your lighting as you're preparing for bed and making your room as dark as possible can help keep your melatonin production on track. Meditation, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation are ways to help calm anxiety, tension, or troublesome thoughts that might keep you awake. Try incorporating one or more of these practices into your nighttime routine. Want to enjoy peaceful dreams and wake up happy? Researchers have discovered that sleeping on your right side increases the chance that you will have positive dreams and also decreases the likelihood of mood dysfunction throughout the day. Having trouble keeping your sleep position to the right side? Consider purchasing a body pillow. Having it on your left side will shape your sleep posture and prevent you from rolling to the left. Do you live near a busy intersection with lots of noise? Does your bedroom window face the sunrise or street lights? Purchasing light-blocking curtains and getting a white-noise device are only a few of the ways you can create a better environment for deep sleep and happy waking. Install a ceiling fan. These can create white noise and also circulate air in a stuffy room. Decorate with soothing colors. Repaint if necessary. Use ambient lighting, as opposed to overhead lighting, when possible. Lamps are a good source for this, but recessed lighting inside wall molding is also an option. Dimmer switches can also create the right light level. Choose the right alarm clock. To ensure waking without shock or grogginess, consider an alarm specially designed to wake you gradually. Install an air purifier. For allergy sufferers, this is essential and will result in vastly improved sleep quality. Consider a foam mattress. Especially if you sleep with another person, foam mattresses are great at isolating movement so it doesn't wake the other person. Research has shown that using your bed for activities like reading or watching movies can prevent sleep and create an association with stimulation rather than rest. If you find yourself having difficulty sleeping due to worries about your day, consider keeping a journal. Earlier in the day, ask yourself "What keeps me awake at night?" and write down the things that are on your mind. Keep a notepad by your bed to record intrusive thoughts that wake you up during the night. Take stock of accomplishments. One way of helping gain closure and foster reassurance is to write down what you've accomplished during the day. Create a to-do list for the next day. Instead of lying awake, trying to remember what needs to happen tomorrow, create a list before going to bed. This helps you get closure on the current day while dialing back on the pressure to remember everything at once. Try preparing for the next day before you go to bed. Lay out your clothes, pack a lunch, and assemble everything you'll need for work or school the next morning. This can help ease stress in the morning, and you'll feel better getting into bed know it's already been done. | Go to bed at a reasonable time. Don't sleep with the lights on. Clear your mind with relaxation techniques. Sleep on your right side. Design your room to be conducive to sleep. Remember that beds are for sleeping. Let go of your worries. |
Before you start tallying up the square footage of each room, keep in mind that you’ll want more carpeting than the room's exact square footage. Plan on purchasing extra material. This is needed for: Mending mistakes Creating seams Matching patterns If you’re purchasing the same type of carpeting for every room, keep things simple. Plan on adding an extra 10% to the total square footage for all rooms once you figure that out. However, if ordering more than one type, then: Round each measurement (length and width) up to the next half-foot before you start calculating each individual room's square footage. For example, if one room measures 15’6” L x 20’3” W (4.72 x 6.17 m), round up to 16 x 20.5 feet (4.88 x 6.25 m). Then plan on adding an additional 5% of the total square footage once you determine that. First, create a list of all the rooms to be carpeted. Include the dimensions for each one. Then find the square footage of each room by multiplying its length and width. For example: 1) Master Bedroom: 16’ L x 20.5’ W = 328 square feet; 2) 1st Bedroom: 12’ L x 10’ W = 120 square feet; 3) 2nd Bedroom: 12’ L x 10’ W = 120 feet, and so on. Treat each interior space as its own separate line item. For instance: Master Bedroom Closet: 10’ L x 3’ W = 30 square feet. For odd-shaped rooms with multiple measurements, list each area separately. With an L-shaped living room, for example, enter line items like “LR Area #1” and “LR Area #2.” If you’re using just one type of carpeting for your whole home, simply add up each individual square footage from your list to find the total. If using more than one type, only add each line item that will use Type 1. Then do the same for each additional type of carpeting that you’ll be using. You want a separate total for each specific type of carpeting to be used in order to budget accordingly, in case one type is more expensive than another. However, for quotes regarding labor and installation, you really only need the general total. So if you’re using more than one type, add up the total square footage for all types, too. If you didn't round up your measurements before calculating each room's square footage, then multiply your total square footage(s) by 0.1. Add that figure to your total. If you did round up, err on the side of caution. Multiply your total square footages by 0.05 and add that number to the total. For example, if your total square footage is 1600: An extra 10% would bring it up to 1760 square feet (1600 x 0.1 = 160, and 1600 + 160 = 1760). An extra 5%, on the other hand, would bring you up to 1680 (1600 x 0.05 = 80, and 1600 + 80 = 1680). Always do some comparative shopping before settling on a carpet installer. Arrange for at least a couple different companies to visit your home and give you an estimate (minus any stairs). Ask each estimator how much material is needed to do the job. Compare this with your own estimate. Then: If their estimate seems pretty close to your own, ask them for a second estimate that includes any stairs you want carpeted, too. If, however, their initial estimate is way higher than what you came up with on your own, move on to the next company. | Anticipate needing more carpeting than your exact measurements. Choose between two methods to estimate extra material. Find each room’s square footage. Add up the total square footage(s). Remember extra material. Compare estimates. |
In some cases, there are no obvious signs that a dog has a kidney stone. Kidney stones might be found during an x-ray or ultrasound for another condition in the affected dog. In other cases, there are certain clues or signs that might make a veterinarian suspicious that a dog has a kidney stone. These include: Blood in the urine Frequent urination and increased drinking Recurring urinary tract infections Loss of appetite Vomiting Weight loss Difficulty urinating Lack of energy Painful belly Kidney stones are the result of minerals found in the urine. The kidney is the urine formation organ in the body. In some cases, as the urine forms the minerals which should dissolve in the urine do not dissolve. Instead, they start forming into stones. These stones can be microscopic or large enough to fill cavities in the kidney. Regardless of size these are not normal and can potentially damage the kidneys. Kidney stones can block your dog's urine flow and cause his kidneys to swell if the stone is too large. A blockage may result in serious illness and even death, so it is crucial to contact your veterinarian right away if you suspect that your dog has a kidney stone. Kidney stones may also lodge in the bladder or start to form in the bladder itself. This process is more common and some dogs’ bladders may fill completely with stones. No matter where a stone forms, it will cause infection and on-going damage to the kidney or bladder. Certain dog breeds are more susceptible to kidney stones than others. It is good to know if your dog is one of these breeds so that you can check for symptoms more often. Lhasa Apsos, Yorkshire Terriers, and Miniature Poodles are more susceptible to kidney stones made of calcium and oxalic acid Dalmatians, Yorkshire Terriers, and English Bulldogs. are more susceptible to kidney stones made of uric acid. If you think that your dog has a kidney stone, you will need to take him to the veterinarian as soon as possible. Do not wait or the stones may become much worse. Treatments for kidney stones vary depending on the severity of the stones. Treatments may include medication, dietary changes, and even surgery. Keep in mind that if your dog requires surgery, then he may need to be hospitalized until he recovers from the surgery. | Recognize the signs and symptoms of kidney stones. Understand how kidney stones form. Learn about the effects of kidney stones. Keep in mind that some breeds are more likely to get kidney stones. Understand the common treatments for kidney stones. |
Possible medical issues that can arise in a dog that can't urinate include urinary tract infections and urine scalding, in which the shin is burned by long term contact with urine. An overflowing or leaking bladder is an invitation to urinary infections, which, if not treated, can lead to lethal complications. It is also important not to allow bladders to overflow because this can lead to loss of bladder tone. Then, when a dog might recover its bladder control, the bladder will not function correctly. Deciding to help your dog urinate is a major commitment. You will have to do it about 4-6 times a day. Luckily it only takes about 10 - 20 seconds each time. Still, many vets do not encourage people to try expressing their dog's bladder because it takes such an intense commitment. Unfortunately, the main option other than manually emptying a dog's bladder is to euthanize the dog. With the bladder, you have to empty it often or the dog will become poisoned by its urine. Urine will not come out by itself; it will only overflow what the bladder CANNOT contain as more urine flows into the bladder from the kidneys. The rest stays put. That's one reason why disabled dogs are so prone to urinary tract infections. What about the poop? The poop is really different from the pee. The poop will come out on its own, without your helping, eventually. There's no risk of it staying inside and causing infection. Have your vet give you a demo first, so that you know the correct pressure to apply. If necessary, the next day go back and express under supervision of the vet or his vet tech to make sure you have gotten all the urine out of your dog's bladder. | Know the complications that can happen when a dog can't urinate properly. Consider the commitment involved. Understand your dog's urinary system. Get instruction from your veterinarian. |
Have the tutu-wearer-to-be stand still, with their back straight. With a measuring tape, measure from their waist to the part of their leg where the tutu skirt should end. Most tutus fall between 11 in. (28 cm) and 23 in. (58 cm) from the waist. This will ensure it is tight enough around the waist. Adjust it, if necessary. | Take waist measurements. Have the person try on the elastic. |
Most people are somehow afraid of eating reddish meat. Don't be scared off by red juices. There is some real chemistry going on in the mouth when you taste the juices. Take advantage of it. Seriously, make it smoke! What you want is black lines that sear the meat and concentrate flavour. Note: If your marinade is oily enough, your steaks will not stick to the pan. Then remove it from the heat. If you don't, your meat will resemble shoe's soles. The resting period is essential, so please do not ignore it. If your searing process was done correctly, when cutting your steak you should have a maximum of 1 mm thick browned meat on each side of the steak. The in-between should be furiously red. Salad for summer and steamed potatoes for winter are both excellent sides for your steaks. | Prepare to go rare! Get your frying pan or iron grill as hot as possible. Slam the steak(s) on the hot pan/grill and also press them down strongly with a fork. Cook the steak for just less than one minute and then turn it to sear the other (still raw) side. Let the meat rest for at least 8 minutes. Enjoy! |
There are four main types of wood carving: whittling, relief carving, carving in the round, and chip carving. Choose the style you prefer and learn about it in greater detail. Whittling is an old carving style primarily done with the use of a stiff-handled whittling knife. The knife leaves behind sharp, angular strokes, and the finished pieces are usually small and three-dimensional. Relief carving is the art of carving figures into a flat wooden panel. The image appears three-dimensional from the front, but the back remains flat. You'll need a variety of hand tools to complete a relief carving. Carving in the round is probably the most life-like technique. You'll use a variety of tools to create this type of carved sculpture, and the finished piece will be three-dimensional, with softer, more natural lines. Chip carving primarily relies on the use of knives, chisels, and hammers. You'll chip away at the wood little by little to create three-dimensional patterns on a wood board, but the back of the piece will remain flat. As a general rule, the wood you use should be somewhat soft. Purchase labeled, higher quality wood from a craft store or wood supplier instead of getting it from a generic lumber pile. Basswood, butternut, and white pine are among the best woods to use, especially for beginners. These are soft woods, which makes them easy to carve, but basswood has a fine grain, butternut has a coarse grain, and white pine has a medium grain. Basswood is best for whittling, but you can use butternut and white pine for nearly any carving technique. Mahogany and black walnut both have medium grains and are somewhat difficult to carve since these woods are a little harder. Cherry, sugar maple, and white oak are all very hard to carve due to their level of hardness. Cherry and sugar maple have fine grains, but white oak has a medium to coarse grain. When carved properly, however, all three woods can create excellent finished pieces. The knife you choose must be sharp, easy to grip, and rigid. Retractable blades are often unsafe since they can collapse under pressure, so a standard pocket knife may not work well. Chip carving knifes are your best option. The blade is roughly 1.5 inches (3.5 cm) long, and the handle is long enough to sit comfortably in your hand. Choose one made of high carbon steel so that it remains sharp and intact for a long time. If you're just starting out and don't want to make an investment yet, consider using a utility knife or craft knife. Just make sure that the blade is sharp and fixed. You must also be able to hold the handle for prolonged periods without experiencing discomfort. Gouges are curved tools used to "scoop" the wood instead of cutting it. You'll use gouges to carve, shape, and smooth surfaces. U-gouges have curved shafts and curved cutting edges. When purchasing u-gouges, note that the cutting edges vary in width between 1/16 inch (2 mm) and 2-3/8 inches (60 mm), and the shape of the shaft can be straight, bent, back-bent, or spoon. V-gouges have angled tips that meet in a "V" shaped point. The cutting edge can range in width between 1/16 inch (2 mm) and 1-2/5 inch (30 mm). The sides can also meet at a 60-degree or 90-degree angle. Bent and spoon gouges are specialty tools that make it easier to reach certain areas of the wood carving. They aren't always necessary, but they'll be good to have if you get serious about the hobby. Chisels are sharp, flat tools used in conjunction with rubber mallets. Good chisels are especially important for wood chipping practices. Basic carpenter's chisels have flat edges that dig into the wood at a sharp angle. Skewed chisels also have flat edges, but they tilt back at a 45-degree angle, which allows you to make cuts that are slightly less blunt. Traditional mallets are technically made of heavy wood, but rubber mallets are less noisy and generally cause less damage to the handle of the chisel upon repeated impact. | Identify the four types of wood carving. Choose the right wood. Buy the right carving knife. Obtain several gouges. Use chisels. |
The market is full of topical creams containing estrogen and collagens, and purporting to both increase the size and tone the shape of breasts. The creams are said to pump up the cells in your breasts and make them appear to be bigger, and some run several hundred dollars a bottle. No enhancement cream has been proven to actually enlarge breasts, and some sources say the creams may actually be unsafe to use. If you want to give this option a try, look for a cream with only natural ingredients like shea butter and aloe. Worst case, your breasts will be soft and moisturized. This is a breast-enhancement vacuum device that will run you at least $900, but there is research to show that it causes the breast cells to enlarge and replicate, leading to an increase of one or more cup sizes. The device is fitted over your breasts like a bra, then vacuums inside the cups work on your tissue and increase your size over time. It takes at least 10 weeks to see a difference. Fillers are injections of hyaluronic acid into the breast. They increase breasts by a cup size or two over a serious of multiple injections. Each injection takes about 30 to 90 minutes, and the procedure totals a few thousand dollars. Fillers may have extremely dangerous side effects, so do careful research before deciding to use one. In some cases you may need a "tune-up" to keep the fillers looking natural. In this procedure, fat is taken from the abdomen or buttocks and injected into the breasts to make them fuller. Since some of the fat is absorbed into the body each time, multiple injections are required before results are seen. Pursue this method with extreme caution, since there's a chance the fat will calcify and lead to major health complications. In this procedure, needles are inserted into the breasts, transferring an electrical current that plumps up the cells. It's a popular treatment among celebrities. In some cases it doesn't last forever, so you may need more than one treatment. There isn't much scientific information on long-term effects of this, so proceed with caution. | Look into using a breast enhancement cream. Consider the Brava. Research breast fillers. Consider fat injections. Look into electric acupuncture. |
Call your bank and provide the required information to verify your identity. Then, request that the representative activate your card. Provide them with the card number, expiration date, CVV code, and any other information they ask for, which may include the PIN you wish to use. If you use a mobile app for banking, open the app and log in to your account. Simply search for the option marked “debit card activation” and follow the instructions to quickly activate your card. Many banks will allow you to activate your card online. Go to the bank's website, sign in, and click on the “Customer Service” tab. Then, find the option for debit card activation and follow the prompts. You can visit the closest branch of your bank to get your card activated. Bring the new card and your personal identification, like a driver's license. Simply provide the card and ID to a teller and ask them to activate the card for you. | Call your bank to have a representative activate your card. Use your bank’s mobile app to quickly activate the card yourself. Go to your bank’s website to activate your card online. Visit your bank to get your card activated in person. |
Any light pollution can make it difficult to find the Andromeda Galaxy. It is best to go away from any urban areas, street lights, or lit parks. Take a hike onto a mountain, go out into an isolated field, or find another area without any light pollution. The Andromeda Galaxy is not as bright as other stars around it. When you go out to stargaze, give yourself fifteen minutes to adjust to the darkness. You may realize that you can see more stars than you could at first. The position of galaxies, stars, and constellations can change with the seasons. Look for a star chart designed for the current month. You can often find star charts for free online. They are also sometimes sold at planetariums or by astronomical societies. The star chart may also tell you what the best of time night to see the Andromeda Galaxy is based on the season. For example, in September and October, the Andromeda Galaxy will rise in the eastern sky of the northern hemisphere. By midnight, it should be directly above your head. If you live in the southern hemisphere, you might look towards the northern horizon in December to see it. It may not rise high in the sky. There are many apps that can help you find the Andromeda Galaxy and other stars. These will adjust the star charts based on your position, hemisphere, season, and time of night. These include the Star Chart app, NightSky app, and GoSkyWatch. If you can find the Big Dipper, look for the bright star next to it. This is called Polaris or the North Star. Across Polaris from the Big Dipper will be Cassiopeia. Cassiopeia contains five stars in a “W” shape. The right side of this "W" will point down directly at the Andromeda Galaxy. Pegasus looks like a giant rectangle. You should see two lines of stars extending from the upper left-hand corner of this star. This is the Andromeda constellation. Keep in mind that the Andromeda constellation is separate from the Andromeda Galaxy. The Andromeda Galaxy lies between the Pegasus constellation and the point of Cassiopeia. It should look like a blur or a hazy oval in the sky. Start at the star on the upper left-hand corner of Pegasus. The constellation Andromeda begins here. Follow Andromeda down two stars. You should see two stars stacked on top of one another called Mirach and Mu Andromedae. If you draw a line through the two stars and extend it past Mu Andromedae, you should run into the Andromeda Galaxy. Mu Andromedae is dimmer than Mirach. It is also the star closest to the Andromeda Galaxy. If you are using a telescope, you may find two faint fuzzy spots beside the galaxy. One of them, M32, is smaller in size and closer to the actual galaxy core. The other, NGC 205, is larger in size, and farther from the actual galaxy. Both are companion galaxies to Andromeda. | Go away from the lights of the city. Adapt your eyes to the dark. Use a star chart to determine where the galaxy will appear in the sky. Download a stargazing app. Locate the Cassiopeia constellation. Find the Pegasus and Andromeda constellations. Look between Pegasus and Cassiopeia for a smudge. Draw a line through the Mirach and Mu Andromedae stars. Look for the companion galaxies. |
Try not to crowd too close to others when you are in public spaces like a city street, a subway platform, or a restaurant. Maintain your distance, giving others 1 to 3 feet (0.30 to 0.91 m) of space, so you do not appear too aggressive or overbearing. If you're riding public transportation, avoid talking loudly on the phone to be respectful of others. It is part of tradition, and good hygiene, to take off your shoes before you step into someone's home or office. You may get in the habit of wearing socks with your shoes or bringing socks with you so you can keep your feet covered. If you forget to remove your shoes, do not fret. Simply apologize and return to the door to remove them. Some Japanese homes even have washable slippers by the door for guests. Keep your voice low and avoid shouting or yelling when you are at a shrine or holy site. Keep photography to a minimum, especially if there are holy processions going on. Try to maintain a quiet, respectful demeanor, even if you are not religious. It may be worthwhile to hire a guide when you visit a holy shrine or site so you can better understand the holy traditions and practices. Look for guides offering tours in the front of the shrine or site. Check to make sure that photography is allowed before taking pictures, especially if you're using flash. It is traditional and respectful in Japan to bow when you say hello or goodbye to someone, when you thank them, and when you congratulate them. Bow from the waist at a 45 degree angle, keeping your back straight and your legs together. Look down when you bow and avoid exaggerating the movement. If you are interacting with individuals you know well, such as family or friends, you can nod your head and bow slightly forward with a straight back rather than do a full bow. Putting your chopsticks upright in rice is common practice during funeral rites in Japan, so do not do this when you are eating in public or around Japanese people. Keep your chopsticks flat on the bowl or resting against your plate. You should also not pass food to others with your chopsticks, as this is considered rude and is done at funerals. If you are not comfortable using chopsticks, you can always request a fork or spoon instead. Many public bathing houses and hot springs do not allow people with tattoos to enter. You may need to cover up your tattoos with bandages out of respect for the rules. You can also book a private room at a public bath or spa so you do not have to worry about covering up your tattoos, if necessary. | Be courteous in public spaces. Remove your shoes before you step inside someone’s home. Treat holy shrines and areas with respect. Bow when you greet others. Avoid sticking your chopsticks in a bowl of rice when you eat. Check the posted rules about tattoos at public baths before you get in. |
Butter and shortening are the 2 most common fats used to grease baking pans. Butter will impart a slight richness to the batter and will help the exterior bake to a golden brown. Shortening is flavorless and the batter is less likely to brown. Oil-based sprays and vegetable oil should not be used to grease the pan. Oil turns into a hard glaze when it is heated that can be tough to remove from the pan. Gently dip your brush or paper towel into your shortening and pick up a glob about the size of a dollar coin. If your shortening is too hard, let it sit out at room temperature until it softens up enough to be pliable. Leave your shortening within reach in case you need more for another pan. You can buy pastry brushes at most home goods stores. Grab a new stick of unsalted butter from the package. Open up 1 side of the paper until about half of the butter stick is out. Leave the paper on the bottom half of the butter so you can hold it without getting your hands greasy. | Choose between butter or shortening to grease your pan with. Scoop up shortening with a pastry brush for a flavorless option. Open up a stick of unsalted butter for a smoother and richer pan lining. |
You can reset your iPod using the Find My iPhone website, as long as your iPod was registered with your Apple ID and Find My iPod was enabled in the iCloud menu. This will only work if the iPod is currently connected to a wireless network. Because you'll be doing this remotely, you won't be able to create a new backup. This means all of your data will be lost, but you'll be able to load any previous backups you may have created. icloud.com/find on another computer or device. You can use a web browser on any device or computer, or the Find My iPhone app on another iOS device. Make sure you log in with the same Apple ID associated with your iPod. This will display all of your Apple devices that are connected with your Apple ID. The map will center on it, and details will appear in a card. This will send a signal to your iPod to begin the reset process. The reset process will take a little while to complete. If your iPod cannot be contacted by Find My iPhone, you'll need to try another method in this article. Once the reset is finished, you'll be prompted to setup your iPod as if it were new. You'll be given the option to load a backup if you've made one in the past, otherwise the device will be fresh and need to be reloaded with music. | Use this method if you don't have access to your computer. Visit . Log in with your Apple ID. Click the "All Devices" button at the top of the window. Select your iPod from the list. Click the "Erase" button and confirm. Setup your iPod like new. |
We investigate the training and performance of generative adversarial networks using the Maximum Mean Discrepancy as critic, termed MMD GANs.As our main theoretical contribution, we clarify the situation with bias in GAN loss functions raised by recent work: we show that gradient estimators used in the optimization process for both MMD GANs and Wasserstein GANs are unbiased, but learning a discriminator based on samples leads to biased gradients for the generator parameters.We also discuss the issue of kernel choice for the MMD critic, and characterize the kernel corresponding to the energy distance used for the Cramér GAN critic.Being an integral probability metric, the MMD benefits from training strategies recently developed for Wasserstein GANs.In experiments, the MMD GAN is able to employ a smaller critic network than the Wasserstein GAN, resulting in a simpler and faster-training algorithm with matching performance.We also propose an improved measure of GAN convergence, the Kernel Inception Distance, and show how to use it to dynamically adapt learning rates during GAN training. | Explain bias situation with MMD GANs; MMD GANs work with smaller critic networks than WGAN-GPs; new GAN evaluation metric. |
Attach the charger end of the USB charger cable to the phone, then attach the other end to your computer's USB port. If your Mac doesn't have a USB port, you will need to purchase a USB-C to USB-3.0 adapter. Click the Photos app icon, which resembles a multicolored pinwheel on a white background. You'll find this in your Mac's Dock. This is in the upper-right side of the window. Click each photo that you want to import to select it. You can also just click Import All New Photos in the top-right corner of the Photos window. This button is near the top-right side of the Photos window. Doing so will prompt the photos to begin copying onto your Mac. Skip this step if you clicked Import All New Photos. Depending on how many photos you have to import, this process' time will vary. When prompted, click either Delete Items or Keep Items. This will either delete the photos from your iPhone or keep them on your iPhone, respectively. | Connect your iPhone to your computer. Open Photos. Click the Import tab. Select photos to import. Click Import Selected. Wait for your photos to finish importing. Decide whether or not to keep the photos on your iPhone. |
TV's are sold more and more like cars, with gifted salespeople or advertisements attempting to up-sell you with fancy features and a load of techno-jumbled words. The best way to prevent spending more than you want is to come up with your maximum price before you enter the store or head online. When possible, be upfront about it -- tell the salesperson you will absolutely pay no more than this number, preventing them from showing you certain items. Basic pricing estimates, as of 2016, are: 32-inch: $150 to $500 39- to 43-inch: $250 to $1,100 46-to-52-inch: $380 to $1,600 55- to 59-inch: $450 to $2,500 65-inch: $700 to $5,000 TVs are expensive investments, and should last you many years when bought correctly. Waiting a month or two for enormous Christmas and Black Friday sales can be worth it, helping you get potentially better TV for your budget than you expected. November is overwhelmingly the best time to get a cheap TV. Prices are always lowest on and before Black Friday, and you can usually buy them online. March, after the companies have debuted their new sets at the beginning of the year, is the next best chance at a cheap TV before the new models hit store. The slimmer TVs get, the worse they sound. Speakers need physical room to work, so ultra-thin sets often sound tinny. A basic sound bar is often your best bet if you don't already have a stereo system, and they are generally under $100. Still, remember to consider the sound when buying a TV -- it is worth accounting for when pricing. There are some features that will matter -- if you want a Smart TV, built in DVR, etc. -- but at the end of the day the picture size is the most important consideration. If you want a TV that will last and satisfyingly display everything from sports to video games, then bigger is better. Do not, however, just buy a big TV without accounting for the room size. Remember -- you want to sit roughly 1.5 to 2 times the size of the TV away for comfort, so a 60" TV should have at least 90" to 120" of space in front of it. TVs in stores have artificially cranked up brightness and contrast meant to deceive you. They look great in a big row, with specially designed footage made to seem exciting, but they will under-perform when placed in your house and showing normal shows and movies. The bright, harsh florescent lighting in a store is leagues different from that in your home. This causes the picture to look far different than it will later. Specially designed "theater rooms," with more natural lighting and a darker background, are much safer ways to test TVs in person. Ultimately, TV quality is much more than the sum of a few spec sheets. If you want a top-notch TV, you'll need to do some digging. Make a list of potential TV's in your price range, then plug them into an internet search with the word "reviews." How people feel watching the actual TV is far more informative than any sales pitch. If you just want the biggest TV for your dollar and don't care about the features, head to Amazon or Best Buy and simply purchase the cheapest on at your size -- the quality may not be perfect, but size is still the most important consideration when buying a TV. | Set your budget before you go shopping. Shop during November or March for the best prices on new TVs. Remember to save money for the sound system, which most TVs ignore. Spend your money on size, not fancy buzzwords and features. Never buy a TV purely based on its performance in a showroom. Read reviews before making any purchases. |
If you won the pot, you are the first player to play a card. You can lead with any card you’d like, placing it in the center face up so everyone can see it. While you can play any card you'd like, it's best to play cards of a higher value so you have a better chance of winning the trick. After the winner plays the first card, the person to their left goes next, setting down a card of that same suit. Continue going clockwise until all 4 players have played a card. If it's your turn and you have a card of the lead suit (the suit that was set down by the first player), you have to play that card. Even if you have a trump card that would possibly win you the trick, you have to play the same suit if possible. For example, if the lead suit is Hearts, you would have to play any Hearts cards in your hand before other suits. If you have multiple cards of the lead suit, play a card with a higher value of the cards already played, if possible. If it's your turn and you don't have a card of the lead suit, you can play any other card you wish, including cards of the trump suit. If you don't have a trump card or a card that follows suit, the card you play will be treated as a discard option because a lead or trump card will always win out over a card of another suit. If the lead suit was Spades and you didn't have any Spades in your hand, you could play another card of your choice. If you don't have a trump card or card of the lead suit, play a card with a low value to get rid of it. After each player has placed their card down, look to see who won. If 1 person played a trump card, they won, and if multiple people played trump cards, the highest trump card wins. If no trump cards were played, the highest card of the lead suit wins. Remember that the Joker, Jack of the trump suit, and Jack of the same color as the trump suit are all worth more than an Ace of the trump suit. Suits that are not the trump suit have a normal range where Ace is the highest and a 4 or 5 is the lowest, depending on the color of the suit. The winner takes the cards and places them face down in front of them to keep track of how many tricks they’ve won. The person who won the previous trick is the person who sets down the lead card of the next trick. Continue going clockwise with each player setting down a card of the same suit if possible. After everyone has laid down 1 card again, see who won this next trick. This is how each round will go, with the winner leading the trick and everyone trying to play a high card that will win the trick. Play your cards until the team who won the bid wins the number of tricks they bid, or it's not possible for the bid winner to reach their bid. | Place down a card with the bid winner going first. Go clockwise with each player playing 1 card. Play the suit that was led if you have cards of that suit. Set down a card of your choice if you don’t have cards of that suit. Decide who won the trick by seeing who played the highest card. Continue playing your cards with the winner leading the next trick. |
If the host has clarified that you can help yourself to certain things, ask for the location and for any special rules, tricks or quirks that you need to be aware of. For example, if your host is happy for you to make your own meals, get your own breakfast and eat snacks, ask where the food and utensils are, what's expected by way of replenishing used foods and if there is anything you need to be aware of when cleaning up, such as special washing methods for fragile items, keeping cupboard doors child-locked, etc. Don't be afraid to ask again whenever needed. It's better to know than to go ahead and break or ruin something in the house. Put food containers back where you found them. Make use of cleaning items to clean up after yourself. For example, use the toilet brush to keep the toilet clean, squeegee the shower after washing and lift bathmats off the floor to dry. Keep doors and windows as you found them, or ask whether it's okay to position them differently. Ask about water and power restrictions. Don't be greedy about usage; find out in advance. Ask before making calls using their landline or downloading/streaming content using their broadband. If there are additional costs involved, offer to reimburse them. Think about the fact that if you did this at home, you'd have to restore or renew the items/services, and as such, it's a cost to your host. Your host may not wish this but it is polite to offer sincerely. Avoid wandering around the house naked, but if your host is happy with PJs till noon, that's fine for you too. If your host eats dinner in front of TV, then you can too but if they prefer the table, then do so along with them. And so on. If your hosts take their shoes off at the door, do so too. Ask if their companion animals have specific quirks, needs or fears and how you can be careful and considerate around them. Offer to help feed the pets if that's something you'd like to do. Don't be in their way, don't interfere with their daily plans and make it clear that you don't expect them to be hosting you 24/7. Their comfort level is a priority too. After your stay, leave a decent gift with your host, to say thank you for their kindness. | Ask for a tour. Be thoughtful at all times. Offer to replace or pay for anything that you use up, break or create additional costs for. Adapt to the expectations shown by your host, within reason. Be kind to the pets in the house. Let your hosts feel comfortable with you in the house. Leave a gift. |
When you've gained experience at something, or have had time to generate a strong opinion about something, it can be hard to consider other perspectives or opinions. This behaviour can make you come across as thinking you’re always right or are too stubborn to listen. Allow yourself to consider other perspectives and options, and don't assume you’re always right. This is especially important if you’ve wronged someone. Your initial thinking when you wronged them may have been that your perspective was the ‘right’ perspective, or that you were doing it for the right reasons. Re-evaluate that now and take a moment to understand the perspectives you did not consider before. Take a moment to realize that you have value. Realize that you deserve to be cared for and loved. Try to avoid endlessly judging and criticizing yourself for the wrong you have done. Show yourself the same level of compassion that you would show someone else. Show yourself self-compassion by writing yourself a letter. Pretend you’re someone else and write the letter to yourself providing advice and showing compassion. Write down the negative thoughts or criticisms you’re saying or thinking to yourself. Read them over and consider whether you’d actually say those things to a friend. As children we often avoid doing things because we’re afraid of the outcome. Unfortunately we carry this behavior into our adult years and it prevents us from doing things that could otherwise benefit us. When you’re considering doing something new, don't allow the fear of what might happen prevent you from giving it a try. Alternatively, you may have had a bad experience previously that is making you fearful of trying it again. For example, maybe you had a car accident when you were learning to drive, so you never bothered to get your driver's license. Don't allow this one mistake in your past to cause you to suffer in the future. If you’ve wronged someone you may be hesitant to put yourself in a similar situation in the future for fear that you’ll repeat your mistake. Realize that you now know what you did wrong and you can focus on not repeating that mistake — you do not need to avoid the situation. The shame we feel can originate from a number of places, including our childhoods and what we were taught in school and at home. Most of the things that cause us to feel shame were learned subconsciously and as adults we continue to feel shame about these things because we haven't been able to acknowledge who we really are. Your real self is who you want to be for your own personal reasons. It is not the self your parents or teachers wanted you to be for their reasons. Showing your real self to others can not only be liberating, it can build deep relationships with those people. You may find yourself being able to relax around these people because you know they trust you and they won't judge you. You may have wronged someone based on a preconceived notion you subconsciously learned as a child. You are now feeling ashamed of yourself because the notions you used in the situation are not ones you actually believe in. Reality can be annoying, difficult and painful. And because of those annoyances, difficulties and pain, it can be tempting to pretend these realities don't exist. But it can also be dangerous to pretend these realities don't exist. Take the chance to face your realities and you will likely find yourself feeling liberated, renewed and energetic. The reality is that you wronged someone. This reality will be hard to face and admit, but in order to heal and get past the hurt, you have to acknowledge the reality of what you did. If you have an analytical mind chances are you think about everything in your life in a lot of detail. This type of thinking can be useful at times, but can be damaging at other times. It is hard to change the way you think, but at the very least, try to recognize when you’re dwelling on something so you can identify its origin. If you find yourself dwelling on something, do something to distract yourself. Watch your favourite movie, read an interesting book, colour, go for a walk outside, etc. Knowing you’ve wronged someone does mean you’re going to have to think about what you did, and think about potential solutions to the problem(s) you caused. But it doesn't mean you have to dwell on the situation endlessly. Dwelling can lead to stress and anxiety. | Open yourself to new ideas. Show yourself compassion. Do not give power to your fears. Be your real self. Face the realities of your life. Think … don’t overthink. |
A humorous situation will take your mind off of your fear and help you relax. When you are feeling afraid, it's important to distract your mind from the fearful emotion or scenario. If you’re distracted, you won't dwell on your own fear. Read a light-hearted book or watch a funny movie. These will take your mind off of what's scaring you and may even help you drift off to sleep. If you’re around other people (especially friends), ask one of them to tell you a joke or funny story. Often fear causes you to tense your body, and to breathe sharply and shallowly. Although breathing differently will not change the thoughts in your head, it will relax your body and help you feel less afraid. Focus on filling your lungs with air, and allow your body to relax as you slowly exhale. When you already feel afraid of something, it's easy to allow your thoughts to run wild. For many people, a small fear can grow in their mind until they are much more afraid than makes rational sense. Instead of dwelling on your fear, think about something that makes you feel calm and relaxed. Imagine having dinner with a close friend or family member. Imagine relaxing on the beach during a warm afternoon. By externalizing your fear, you can hear an outside perspective. The person you talk with may even have suggestions about how you can combat your fear. After talking with someone about your fear, you may realize that once seemed terrifying now seems silly or unimportant. When talking with someone, say something like, “Lately, I’ve been experiencing a lot of fear because of [thing that scares you]. Do you think that's a rational fear, or should I not be afraid in this situation?” | Use humor to help counteract fear. Breathe deeply. Imagine something happy or pleasant. Talk to someone you trust about what’s scaring you. |
Once you get to understand how to effectively use Luvdisc's type, go out and do Pokémon battles to gain XP. Battle Pokémon types that Luvdisc is most effective against for easy wins, and avoid types that can inflict severe damage. There is no specific kind of battle you need to do, but fighting trainers, which can be found anywhere in the game, gives off more XP compared to defeating wild Pokémon. If you don't like to grind just to level up Luvdisc, you can always use in-game items like Rare Candies. Rare Candies allow your Pokémon to gain one level instantly without doing any Pokémon battles. This is the quick-and-easy way, but each game only has a limited number of Rare Candies that you can get, usually from side quests. As Luvdisc levels up, it will naturally learn new moves and attacks. Powerful attacks like Water Gun and Water Pulse can be learned when Luvdisc reaches specific levels (level 7 for Water Gun and level 22 for Water Pulse). These moves are very effective and strong enough that it can knock down an opponent with one attack, provided it's a fire, ground, or rock Pokémon (types that are weak against water Pokémon). | Gain experience points (XP). Use in-game items to level Luvdisc up. Continue leveling Luvdisc up to learn new moves. |
Fill a pot with with water. Stir in a heaping tablespoon of salt. Place the pot on a burner over high heat. Wait for the saltwater to come to a boil. Before broccoli is frozen it is blanched (cooked in boiling water and then placed in an ice bath to stop the cooking process). Since the frozen broccoli is precooked, you only need to reheat the broccoli. Add the broccoli to the pot of boiling water. Within 2 to 4 minutes, the broccoli will become bright green and tender. At this point, turn off the burner and remove the pan from the heat. Retrieve a colander and place it over a sink. Pour the contents of the pan into the colander. Transfer the strained broccoli into a serving dish. Season the reheated broccoli to taste and serve hot. Popular seasoning options include: salt, pepper, butter, and garlic salt. | Bring a pot of saltwater to a boil. Heat the frozen broccoli in the boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes. Strain, season, and serve the broccoli. |
If you decide to confront the person you gave the gift to about their lack of thanks, do so face to face and in a private spot. You may choose a neutral spot, like a coffee shop or a park bench. Or you may invite the person over for coffee or dinner at your home and have the talk then. Try to choose a setting where you can talk honestly and freely with the person. If you can, have the conversation with the person face to face. Confronting the person over text message or email can make it difficult for you to strike the right tone and manner. Even a phone call would be a better option than a text or an email. Before you confront the person, ask them directly if they received your gift. You may do this if you did not give them the gift in person, such as a gift sent by mail, or if the gift was left in a pile of presents and opened later. Confirming the person has received your gift will ensure you are not confronting them for something they did not get or open yet. For example, you may say to the person, “I was just wondering if you got my gift?” or “Did you get a chance to open my gift?” Doing this may also prompt the person to remember to thank you for the gift. Give them some time to respond and see if they offer their thanks when prompted this way. If the person confirms they received the gift, you may tell them simply and honestly that you were surprised and disappointed you didn't get a “thank you” for the gift. Explain how it made you feel to not get a thank you and be honest about your feelings. For example, you may say to the person, “I was disappointed to not receive a thank you from you for the gift” or “I was hurt when I didn't get a thank you. Did you not like the gift?” Often, saying this will prompt a person to respond with “Sorry” and “Thank you” or explain why they did not say thank you to you right away. Be patient when listening to the person's response. If the person brushes off your question or does not respond with a “thank you,” try not to let it bother you. Work on ending the conversation on a positive note, even if you did not get the thanks you wanted. For example, you may say to the person, “It bothers me that you do not show thanks for the gift. But I can accept it and move on.” | Find a quiet, private place to talk. Ask the person if they received your gift. Express your displeasure at not being thanked for the gift. End the conversation on a positive note. |
If you receive an offer, make sure to respond as soon as possible. If you wait longer than 24 hours, you may lose a buyer. When you finally decide on an initial price for your domain, use charm pricing to help entice buyers. This is the act of knocking $1 off of the price to make it look more attractive (e.g. $499 vs. $500). If you have a domain that you know is worth a certain price, make sure you don't settle for less. Come armed with detailed information about the worth of your domain, and explain to the buyer why the price is what it is. When you are dealing directly with the buyer, make sure that any money that is transferred goes through an escrow service. This will ensure that all checks clear and that you aren't left with a bounced check and no domain. Escrow services may add a few days to a sale and cost you a percentage, but they can save you a lot of heartache. If your domains are selling for smaller amounts, escrow services may not be cost-effective. | Respond quickly. Use charm pricing. Negotiate your price. Use escrow services for direct sales. |
If you lost it, ask a friend or go to the school website. If you were not given one, check the school website. If they say you don't need anything special on the first day, then bring 2 pencils, an eraser, some paper to take notes on, and a folder to keep loose handouts in. If you want an extra confidence boost, maybe bring a small, inexpensive good luck charm, or wear your favorite nice-shirt/skirt or such. Try to categorize the folder and place worksheets of similar subjects together. This will keep you mess-free and also make things neater for you. It's always a good idea to have some pads/tampons in your locker or backpack, just in case (whether you've had your period before or not) you might have it at school. Try placing them in a case along with other things that you might need (e.g. emergency makeup, spare raincoat, plasters etc.) This is optional, but a cute bag will most likely spark others' attention and interest as well as boost your confidence. Use fabric markers or fabric paint and get your creative side on to make it look more unique or just simply hang a keychain and stick on some pins. However, make sure your parents are okay with this, and that you'll still be able to use it next year. | Buy the school supplies on your list. Bring a thin folder for papers, just in case, and a reading book for any free time you have. Take personal needs. Decorate your bag. |
Reduce the amount of ambient light that it might create. Open the box and hold it up to a light source. Use duct tape, electrical tape, or any other kind that is opaque to block out any light creeping in through any cracks or splits. Spray-paint the box black, both inside and out. Measure the inside dimensions of one of the box's smaller ends. Use a ruler and a pen or pencil to trace an outline of these dimensions on a piece of cardboard. Add an extra inch to two sides to create wings. Cut out this outline with a utility blade. Fold the wings back so that you can stand your film holder up inside the box. Spray-paint this cardboard cutout black as well to keep the inside of the box as dark as possible. In the center of one of the box's smaller sides, cut a small square hole, roughly a half-inch by a half-inch (1.27 cm x 1.27 cm). Now cut a slightly larger square from a roll of tin or aluminum foil. Tape this foil square over the hole. Be sure to secure all edges so no light creeps into the box from around the foil. Use a pin, needle, or thumbtack to poke a hole in the foil. Finally, stick a small strip of electrical tape over your aperture to use as a shutter. Tape your foil to the inside of the box so the electrical tape doesn't rip it off the box when you open your shutter. Do this is a dark room. Remove a sheet of photographic paper from its box and tape its edges along the film holder, with the paper's glossy side facing the aperture. Insert the film holder back into the box with the paper facing the aperture. If needed, paper-clip the wings to each side of the box to keep the film holder in place. Replace the shoebox's lid and seal the edges with electrical tape to keep light out. Double-check that the shutter is still in place before leaving the dark room. When putting the film holder back into the shoebox, use the photographic paper's longest side to determine how far away from the aperture it should be placed. For example, a 4x6 sheet of paper should be placed 6” away from the aperture. Set your shoebox on a flat surface well away from anything that might disturb it. Aim the aperture at the object whose image you wish to capture. Lift the shutter and expose the film. Close the shutter over the aperture again after 30 seconds. When you use your camera for the first time, use it in a setting with controlled lighting so you can replicate the shot later. In a dark room, fill one plastic container with developer, fill another with water, and fill a third with fixer. Remove your photographic paper from your camera and place in the first container. Agitate it in the developer for a couple minutes. Once an image begins to emerge, transfer it to water. Once you have rinsed it, place it in the fixer. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then hold under running water for 15 minutes to rinse off the fixer. Learning how long to expose your photographic paper will require some trial and error. Plan on taking a series of test pictures of one object in a controlled setting. Once you have developed your first picture, note how light or dark it is. If the image appears too light (or doesn't appear at all), increase your exposure the next time around. If it appears too dark (or is totally blacked out), decrease your exposure. Note that your developed image will be in negative, meaning that something that is black in real life will appear white, and vice versa. | Make your box as light-proof as possible. Create a film holder. Make an aperture. Load your camera. Take a picture. Develop your film. Assess your image. |
You might feel dishonest about not telling a new date about your illness right away. However, it's best to wait it out and see if you truly have connection with the other person before sharing news about your condition. Only discuss your mental illness once you believe you are interested in building a long-term relationship with the person. It can be emotionally draining and frustrating to disclose your diagnosis to everyone you meet, especially if the relationship isn't going anywhere. Remember that you are not your illness. It's just one aspect of your life that you are dealing with. There's no point dragging out the discussion once you’ve decided to share with someone. Sometimes, beating around the bush can make things seem worse than they really are. Speak candidly with your date and only share what you feel comfortable sharing. Every detail of your mental health history need not be brought up during this first discussion. You might overwhelm them by doing so. You might say, “I care about you and I see our relationship growing stronger so I wanted to talk to you about something. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I take medications and see a therapist on a weekly basis to help me manage it.” It might be helpful to let your date know that you welcome any questions that they may have for you. Some people are ignorant about what it's like to live with a mental illness. They here terms like depression or PTSD and associate them with stigma that they hear about in the media. Educate your date and help them better understand what you condition is like and how you are managing it. Ask, “I want you to feel comfortable talking to me about this. Do you have any questions? I’m happy to make things more clear for you.” Because disclosing your diagnosis can be met with a negative reaction, some people are tempted to minimize their condition so as not to “scare” potential partners away. Avoid doing this. Keep in mind that even if you partner is initially accepting, they can always change their mind later. Refrain from giving them false hope that you condition isn't that serious or that there is a cure. Try to give the other person a realistic idea of how your illness impacts your daily life. | Decide when to disclose. Share directly and briefly. Encourage questions. Don’t give false hope. |
You might know a few random facts that don't really have to do with your daily life, like how many days it took to build the Empire State Building. Impress your friends by pulling out your fun facts during a trivia game or when they come up in conversation. An example of a fun fact might be: “the Empire State Building was built in 410 days.” If you don't know any fun facts, download an app like Curiosity or StumbleUpon to be sent a new fact every day. Make sure the facts you tell your friends are truthful. Knowing the answer to a riddle, solving a Rubik's cube, or completing a maze are all pretty impressive feats. Pick a puzzle that you’d like to become good at and practice it until you are an expert. Study riddles and learn how they are worded to solve them easily. Most puzzles just take practice, but anyone can become an expert in them. | Tell your friends fun, random facts. Practice puzzles and riddles to solve them quickly. |
Assault rifles are among the most used weapons, not only in CoD Ghosts but throughout the CoD franchise. They are well-rounded, flexible, and best used in mid-range firefights. Most certainly, these weapons are easy to use and beginner-friendly, too. As per the in-game descriptions, the assault rifles are: SC-2010. Fully automatic. Redesigned barrel provides longer range with reduced recoil for higher accuracy. SA-805. Fully automatic. Next generation modular weapon that is strong and versatile overall. Good range and accuracy. AK-12. Fully automatic. Increased damage with an improved design for less recoil. Good damage and range. FAD. Fully automatic. Highest rate of fire in its class, with moderate recoil, and average damage and range. Remington R5. Fully automatic. High damage output and range combined with a reduced fire rate for stability. MSBS. Three-Round burst allows for high damage output. Fast rate of fire in full auto. Honey Badger. Fully automatic. Integrated Silencer keeps your shots off the radar. ARX-160. Fully automatic. High rate of fire, reduced recoil for the first 3 rounds, and a Laser Sight for increased hip-fire accuracy. There are various ways to effectively use assault rifles. It just all depends on how you use your weapon. Moving around with an assault rifle is the best way to go. Keep your ammo full, keep track of your enemies, and start the hunt! It is best equipped with Speed, Handling, and Stealth perks. When properly mixed, you can have yourself a stealthy killing machine. Use attachments to enhance your weapon's effectivity. You can add Foregrip for additional stability while firing. You can also add a Muzzle Break for an increase to the maximum effective range. Use your radar to keep track of enemies especially when a Sat Com is in effect. Flank enemies at the edge of the map. Sneak your way up to the enemy and avoid attracting attention. Raid in groups. Enemies will panic if they are ambushed so take this opportunity to eliminate some of them while they are in disarray. Remember, assault rifles are deadly in spraying multiple enemies. Of all the assault rifles available, Honey Badger seems to be the best option, mostly because of its built-in silencer and decent damage rate. It is always best to go under the radar when eliminating enemies. | Master your knowledge of the Assault Rifles. Use Assault Rifles effectively. |
Stainable wood fillers are designed to be stained so you can match them to the rest of the wood. Some water-based wood fillers are also stainable, but they are specifically meant to be used indoors. You can also make your own wood filler by adding sawdust to carpenter's glue to form a paste. Another option is epoxy designed for wood, which is hard-wearing and can be carved. If you see paint chips falling off, you need to take them off before repairing the wood. Flake them off with a scraper, getting off as much as you can. Similarly, scrape off any large splinters you see. Rough edges can be detrimental when you're applying filler. Sanding those edges down will make the process go smoother for you. Check for rough edges directly around the damaged area. If you leave any loose debris or sawdust behind, the filler won't stick as well. Wipe it down with a damp tack cloth and then let it dry thoroughly. You can also use a shop vac if you have one. | Buy or make an appropriate filler. Remove paint chips and wood splinters. Sand down the area. Remove any debris. |
Express how you are feeling on the page. Do not feel pressure to edit or revise what you write. Simply try to get down your emotions and feelings. This can help you start to feel better about your broken heart and work through some of your thoughts. You may use prompts like, “What were the clear issues in the relationship?” “How did I know we were going to break up?” “How am I feeling right now?” Maybe you love to paint, draw, or read. Perhaps you have a passion for woodworking, knitting, or playing a sport. Rather than let your emotions overwhelm you, focus on an activity you find pleasure in doing. This can help you relax and focus on the present, rather than get sucked into memories about your past relationship. Take a class in a hobby you enjoy, such as a drawing class or a knitting group. Or join a recreation team, such as a volleyball or basketball team, so you can focus on something you enjoy. a little every day. Working out and breaking a sweat can be a great way to feel less down and depressed after a break up. Try going for regular runs or jogs. Add a 30 minute work out to your day. Join a fitness class and attend several times a week. If you are struggling to work out, ask a friend to take a fitness class with you so you are both motivated to go. You can also ask a friend to go running or jogging with you. If you start to feel anxious or stressed due to your recent break up, try doing deep breathing exercises to calm down and relax. Find a quiet, secluded place to do the breathing exercises. Then, try inhaling and exhaling slowly for several minutes at a time. You can also take a class on deep breathing to help you remain calm and relaxed. Many yoga classes will encourage deep breathing. Take a yoga class that focuses on slow, relaxing movements to help you relax. Positive affirmations can help you maintain a positive outlook on life, even when you may be feeling upset or overwhelmed. Try reciting positive affirmations in the morning when you get up or in bed before you go to sleep. Focus on positive affirmations that make you feel empowered and strong. For example, you may say, “I am going to be okay” or “I am strong and powerful.” You can also use affirmations like, “I will get through this” or “I will rise above.” Dealing with a broken heart can be difficult, and you may be tempted to cope by engaging in risky behaviors. However, try not to do things that may harm you physically or mentally, such as drink too much or do drugs. Also avoid contacting your ex-partner repeatedly or isolating yourself from others. These behaviors will only cause more damage to you, and to those around you. If you start to feel like you want to do something self-destructive, try reaching out to a friend or family member instead. Embracing a hobby or writing down your feelings can also help. Get immediate help or call emergency services if you are considering physically harming yourself. | Write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal or diary. Focus on a hobby you love doing. Exercise Try deep breathing exercises. Use positive affirmations. Avoid self-destructive behaviors. |
After shampooing, rinse your hair and squeeze it out to remove most of the water. Then, apply conditioner along the length of your hair, but make sure to focus on the ends. Let it soak at least 3 minutes before you rinse it out. If your conditioner regimen isn't working, try a "deep condition" once or twice a month. Skip the fancy deep conditioning products, though. The best product to use for deep conditioning is coconut oil, which has the right chemical structure to sink deep into your hair. To deep condition: Get your hair just wet enough so it is damp. Place a dollop of coconut oil on your palm. If it's in a solid state, gently rub it between your palms until it becomes liquid. Rub it through your hair. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes for very damaged hair. Rinse out with cold water. Your brush or comb should aid you in untangling your hair, not pulling it out. The best option for people with thick hair is a wide-toothed, wooden comb or pick. People with thin hair may use a narrow-toothed, wooden comb or a brush with boar bristles or another flexible, natural bristle. | Use conditioner. Deep condition regularly. Find a gentle comb or brush. |
If you have open programs when you force-quit your Mac, the programs will be forced to close as well, which can cause you to lose unsaved work. In some cases, force-quitting may even corrupt open programs or installers. To be as safe as possible, try to close any open programs before you force your Mac to shut down. Most Macs have a physical button with the "Power" icon that you can press to turn off your Mac: MacBook without Touch Bar — The "Power" key is in the top-right side of the keyboard. MacBook with Touch Bar — The "Power" button is the Touch ID section on the far-right side of the Touch Bar. iMac — You'll find the "Power" button behind the lower-left side of the iMac's screen. Once you've found the "Power" button, press down on it and don't release it for five seconds. At this point, your Mac should be off. If you see a prompt asking you to confirm that you want to turn off your Mac, you didn't hold down the key for long enough. This will allow your Mac to fully power down before you attempt to turn it back on. | Understand that force-quitting your Mac can cause problems. Find your Mac's "Power" button. Press and hold the "Power" button. Release the "Power" button after five seconds. Wait a minute before turning back on your Mac. |
At some point, you may be caught in a lie and it is obvious you can't get out of it. Someone may have found video that proves you lied, or documents of some kind. Rather than extend the lie and make things worse, admit what you did and face the consequences. You will usually gain some credibility back with the person by admitting it rather than lying again. Learn from your mistakes and try to avoid them the next time you need to lie about something. This may seem counterintuitive, but you will soon find that a huge amount of weight will be lifted from you, and you won't have to keep in your lie. Once you admit the lie, you are likely to be questioned further. Do not try to justify why you lied, but explain what your thought process was. Tell the person why you felt you needed to lie and why the truth would not have worked for you. The person may not accept your explanation or may say it does not make sense or is not good enough. Do not argue, but affirm to them that you stand by your reasoning, even if it ended up being wrong. Lying is likely to cause damage in one way or another, so once you are caught, you will have to fix things. Give the person some concrete steps you plan to take to remedy the situation. Be honest about what you are going to do and then follow through on doing it. The things you need to fix may not be problems as much as strained relationships. You may need to do some emotional work to show your remorse and make up for the lie. | Admit that you lied and apologize. Explain why you lied without making it an excuse. Tell the person how you will make up for it. |
If a recent change to your system caused errors in your registry, you can revert your computer's settings using a Restore Point. There are a couple of different ways to open the System Restore window: Click the start menu and type "restore". Select "System Restore" from the list of results. Press ⊞ Win+Pause and click the "Advanced system settings" link. Click the System Protection tab. Click the System Restore button. If your computer has System Restore enabled, Windows will select the most recent restore point. Restore points are created when major changes to the system are made. If you don't have any restore points, click here to try another method. Click the "Show more restore points" box to see previous restore points if the error has been around for a while. Each restore point will have a timestamp as well as a brief description of why the restore point was created. Scan for affected programs. This will show you all of the programs and drivers that will be deleted from the computer, as well as programs that will likely not work correctly after restoring. A system restore will not affect any of your personal files. Next and then Finish to start the restore process. This may take a few minutes. Your computer will reboot once the restore is complete. | Open the System Restore window. Select a restore point. Click the . Click . |
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, impurities and excess oil while preparing your skin for cleansing and toning. Before exfoliating, use a cleanser on your skin. Gently massage your skin in circular motions for a few minutes to promote blood circulation, to remove makeup and to eliminate excess oil, or sebum. Many cleansers contain exfoliating beads or other ingredients that allow you to accomplish both tasks at once. Just avoid cleansers that have drying ingredients like deodorants, colors or fragrances. Also, skip cleansers that have "antibacterial" on the label. Pour some toner onto a cotton ball. Rub the toner over your face until no excess dirt remains. Massage the cream into your skin for hydration and a dewy look. Use a moisturizer with at least SPF 15 to prevent premature aging from sun exposure. Look for moisturizer containing humectants like glycerin, propylene glycol or urea. Humectants attract water when you apply them to your skin and improve its hydration. Choose moisturizers with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs improve dead skin cell turnover, which results in decreased dryness, acne, wrinkles and age spots. Since these products make your skin more sensitive to the sun, you should always follow with sunscreen. Switch moisturizers according to the season. In the summer, use a lighter product. In the winter, choose something thicker and heavier. If you use 1 brand of cleanser, choose your toning and moisturizing products from the same brand. Taking a unified approach is often better for your skin, because mixed brands don't always interact well with one another. | Exfoliate your face gently. Apply a toner to your face. Apply a good moisturizer with natural oils such as rosemary or almond. Use the same family of products. |
Unlike on desktop, you can only download a Google Doc file as a PDF on an Android. If you'd rather keep the Google Doc in an editable state, you can make it available offline instead: Open Google Drive and sign in if necessary. Tap ⋮ in the bottom-right corner of the Google Doc file. Tap the grey "Available offline" switch. Tap the Google Drive app icon, which resembles a green, yellow, and blue triangle on a white background. This will open your Google Drive page if you're logged into your Google Account. If you aren't logged into Google Drive, select your account (or enter your email address) and enter your password before proceeding. Scroll through your Google Drive home page until you find the file. It's in the bottom-right corner of the file. A drop-down menu will appear. You can also long-press the file's thumbnail and then skip to the next step. It's in the drop-down menu. If you long-pressed the document's thumbnail, this option will appear at the bottom of the screen. If this is your first time downloading files from Google Drive onto your Android, you'll be prompted to allow it to access your Android's files. Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap the downloaded Google Docs file's name in the resulting menu. This will open the file in your Android's default PDF viewer. On some Androids, you may first have to download Adobe Acrobat to view the PDF. You can also find your file in your Android's "Download" folder, which can be accessed by opening your Android's file manager app, selecting the location in which downloads are saved (e.g., the SD card), and tapping the Download folder. | Understand the limitations. Open Google Drive. Find the Google Doc file you want to download. Tap ⋮. Tap Download. Tap ALLOW if prompted. Open your file on your Android. |
This displays info about the movie, including its ratings, a summary, running time. Depending on the movie, you may see several options for watching. If the movie is available for purchase through Apple, tap the Buy button that displays the price. If it's available for a 30-day rental term, you can tap the Rent button with a price. To download the movie to your iPad, tap the cloud icon with a downward-pointing arrow. To play the movie, tap the Play button (the sideways triangle). Depending on your settings, you may be asked to confirm your Apple ID and password or Touch ID to confirm the purchase. Once the movie is purchased, it will appear in the Library tab. To start streaming the video now, tap the Play button on the movie. You can also continue with this method to learn how to download the movie to your tablet. | Tap a movie. Tap a viewing option. Confirm your identity. |
NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil, NeoProfen) and naproxen sodium (Aleve, Naprosyn) are used to treat arthritis pain. They also help decrease inflammation, making them a good over-the-counter choice for hip arthritis. Your doctor may recommend a higher dose than the standard over-the-counter recommendation. They may even write a prescription for it. NSAIDs, particularly prescription-strength doses, may interact with medications like SSRIs (a type of anti-depressant), corticosteroids, and anticoagulants, among others. That's why it's important to talk to your doctor before starting this medication, who will check for interactions with other medications you're on. In addition, your doctor can advise whether it's a good idea to take this medication if you have certain health problems like heart disease or stomach ulcers. Side effects can include stomach issues, heart issues, bleeding problems, and kidney or liver disease. While acetaminophen, more commonly known as Tylenol, is not an anti-inflammatory, it can provide pain relief. Some acetaminophen is particularly marketed for arthritis pain, and it is usually a 650-milligram extended release pill to provide longer-lasting relief. Discuss this option with your doctor, as taking too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Never take more than 4,000 milligrams of acetaminophen in a 24-hour period. These medications help with inflammation, which means less pain for you. Take these medications by injection or mouth or use a topical cream. Prednisone is a common steroid given for arthritis. If your doctor gives you an injection, they will first numb the area. Then, they will inject the joint with a corticosteroid. Repeat these shots 3-4 times a year as needed. Another option is a lubrication shot, which involves a similar procedure except the doctor injects a lubricant like hyaluronic acid. This acid may provide cushioning for your joint. While this medication is primarily an antidepressant, it can also help with chronic pain. Ask your doctor if this option is good for you. This medication can put you at risk for suicide, particularly if you are a young adult. Watch for signs like worsening depression, panic attacks, insomnia, and increased anxiety when you first begin this medication. Also, watch for these symptoms when your doctor increases the dose. Call your doctor if you experience these symptoms. Side effects can include fatigue, dry mouth, constipation, and sweating. These medications, which include ones like methotrexate and sulfasalazine, work with the immune system. They slow down how fast the disease progresses. You shouldn't take this medication if your pregnant or are trying to conceive. Some of these medications can cause liver damage over time, so you should discuss this issue with your doctor, particularly if you already have liver problems or are on a medication that affects your liver. Also, some vaccinations are not safe when you're on DMARDs, so talk to your doctor before getting one. Watch for side effects like nausea, vomiting, hair loss, painful urination, or a fever, chills, and sore throat together. Talk to your doctor about these side effects. These medications are only available by prescription, so ask your doctor if they are a good option for you. These medications work by stopping the inflammation response at different points in the process. In turn, you experience fewer arthritic symptoms. Talk to your doctor about whether this medication will benefit you. They don't shut down the immune system completely. Rather, they just work on one part of the immune system to slow the response. The primary risk with biologic response modifiers is contracting a serious infection, such as pneumonia, which happens in about 2 to 3 people out of 100. Other side effects depend on the medication you're taking, but they can include increased liver enzymes (indicating liver inflammation) and wheezing, as well as an increased chance for rashes and shingles. The research on these supplements is inconclusive. However, some people find they help with joint pain like hip arthritis. Look for a joint supplement that contains one or both of these ingredients to see if it can benefit you. As with any supplement, consult your doctor first. Both of these supplements may interact with the blood-thinning drug warfarin. Glucosamine may damage your kidneys over time, and it may also affect your blood sugar levels, particularly if you're diabetic. You shouldn't take glucosamine if you're allergic to shellfish. Typically, you'd take 500 mg of glucosamine 3 times a day and/or 200-400 mg of chondroitin sulfate 3 times a day. | Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory such as an NSAID. Try over-the-counter acetaminophen for pain relief. Ask your doctor about corticosteroids. Discuss duloxetine (Cymbalta) with your doctor. Request disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Have a discussion about biologic response modifiers for inflammation. Consider a supplement like glucosamine or chondroitin. |
Federal antidiscrimination law applies to those employers who employ 15 or more employees (20 or more employees for age discrimination claims). If your employer is covered, then you can report a hostile work environment to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If your employer is not covered by federal law, then you may report to your state's equivalent agency. If your employer is covered by both state and federal laws, then you can choose which agency to file your charge with. If your state's laws are more protective of employees than federal law, consider filing with your state agency. For example, California has more stringent workplace protections than federal law requires. If you live in California, you should consider filing a report with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. You should use the EEOC's assessment tool at https://egov.eeoc.gov/eas/ to figure out which agency to file with. If you choose to report to the EEOC, then you can file a charge with any of its field offices. On the EEOC website there is a map of the 53 field offices around the country. You should contact the office nearest you. Some offices require appointments while others accept walk-ins. Call ahead of time and ask. Don't wait to file. Generally, you have 180 days to file a charge with the EEOC. The deadline is extended if your state law provides a longer deadline. However, you shouldn't wait too long. If the nearest field office is too far away for you to visit, then you can file a charge by writing a letter. Make sure that the letter includes the following information: your name, address, and telephone number your employer's name, address, and telephone number the number of employees employed there a short description of the events you believe were discriminatory when the events took place that a protected characteristic was the motivation for the discriminatory events your signature The exact process will vary from state to state. For example, in California, you must first file a “pre-complaint inquiry.” There are four different ways to do so: Call 800-884-1684 (or 800-884-1684 if deaf or hard of hearing). Fill out and mail the Inquiry form to any Department of Fair Employment and Housing Office. Email a completed Inquiry form to contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov. | Determine which agency you will report to. File a charge with the EEOC. Write a letter to the EEOC. File a charge with your state administrative agency. |
Instead of joining your stitches in the round right away, knit back and forth across the stitches you have cast onto your circular or double pointed needles. This will create some length and make it easier to tell if your stitches are straight. Knit the stitches as if you are only working across 2 straight needles. Make sure to follow your knitting pattern's specifications if you are using one. For example, if you needle to work a stockinette stitch, then you cannot just knit all of the stitches as you would when working this stitch in the round. To work this stitch back and forth, you would need to knit a row, then purl a row, and repeat. When you are ready to join your stitches, you can either use the basic method or the invisible joining method. Either option will work to connect the two sides. Because you have joined the sides after working a few rows back and forth, you will have a slight gap in your work. To close this gap, thread a yarn needle with the same color and type of yarn you are using to knit. Then, weave the yarn in and out of the stitches on both sides of the seam to close the gap. Tie off the yarn and cut the excess when you are finished. | Knit back and forth a few times. Join the sides using the basic or invisible joining method. Seam the open edge when your project is finished. |
It can be overwhelming for a dog to meet a large number of people while it is adjusting to a whole new life. Instead, only have direct family members at home when the dog arrives and make sure that they give the dog some physical space while it adjusts. Tell potential visitors that they will need to wait at least a few days before meeting your new dog. Give it physical space and don't get it excited by being loud or active. It's best just to promote calmness and make activities as routine as possible. Don't take the dog to a dog park or crowded street for a few weeks after getting it. You need to know how the dog is likely to react to these kind of environments before taking it to them. Don't overdo it with physical affection or playing right off the bat. If you tackle your dog in a way that it sees as beyond just playful rough housing, it might get defensive or aggressive. | Minimize the number of people your dog meets. Remain quiet and calm with the new dog. |
These tend to be more comfortable for work, study, or play, and project a daytime look. Since this may well be your "go to" shoe, you may want to consider a neutral colored shoe, such as brown or black so it will match nearly everything. Lace-up ankle boots often have an edgier look that makes your outfit even more casual and is perfect for the classroom. Choose a small heel if you head to an office everyday for a more professional feel. Boot cut and flared jeans go outside of the ankle boots. You can also pair your ankle boots with short jeans that end just above the top of the boot as long as they are tight. Generally, do not pair ankle boots with capri pants, The distance between the top of the boots and the bottom of the pants tends to look awkward. Full-length skinny pants make your legs look longer, while capris can shorten you. T-shirts are an easy way to create a casual outfit: a plain or patterned T-shirt, long or short sleeved, the choices are endless. You can also add a saggy beanie or a scarf if it is cold outside. Be adventurous in your accessory choices for an everyday look. These are the pieces that will set you apart! | For casual, everyday use, choose flat ankle boots or with a small heel. Skinny jeans are barely cuffed (not enough to change the length) and then worn with the ankle boots. Pair with a tee of your choice. Accessorize with fun jewelry of your choice. |
” Head to “File” in the upper-left corner of the Excel window. It should open a drop-down menu where you can choose many options regarding the handling of your Excel file. Once at the File menu, scroll down and click “Print.” Print options will come up, such as Paper Size, Printer, etc. Scroll to the bottom of these options, and you should see a “Page Setup” link. Click it to open the Page Setup window. Click on the Sheet tab above the Page Setup window, and in the tab, you should see an empty check box that says “Grid Lines” beside it. Click the check box to enable grid lines. Do this by clicking “OK” when you’re done enabling the grid lines. | Click “File. Select “Print” from the File menu options. Open the Page Setup window. Enable the grid lines. Save your changes. |
This includes the defined word, the year of publication, the original dictionary the word came from, the location of the publisher, and the name of the publishing house. Follow the format below continuing with the “citation” example: Citation. (2012). Random House Dictionary. New York: Random House, Inc. Only the name of the website must be included here, and it should be italicized. Citation. (2012). Random House Dictionary. New York: Random House, Inc. Dictionary.com. Include the day, month, and year. Introduce it by stating, “Retrieved,” and place a comma after the year. Citation. (2012). Random House Dictionary. New York: Random House, Inc. Dictionary.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012, Introduce the URL with the word “from.” Do not include a period at the end. Citation. (2012). Random House Dictionary. New York: Random House, Inc. Dictionary.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/citation?s=t | Specify as much of the original publication information as possible. Indicate the online dictionary source you pulled the definition from. State the date the definition was retrieved. Conclude with the URL of the definition. |
Place it on the stove and turn the stove to medium heat. Keep an eye on the butter as it melts so it doesn't burn or brown. Use a flat whisk to whisk the ingredients together until they are well blended. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and the vanilla seeds, if using them. Whisk to combine. If you feel it still needs more salt, sprinkle in more sea salt until you reach a flavor that makes your mouth water with delight. If you're making the sauce for an adult crowd, add a shot of bourbon to the sauce to give it a little kick. The sauce will thicken a little as it cools, but it will remain soft enough that you can spoon it straight out of the fridge. Butterscotch sauce is great over roasted pears, vanilla ice cream, and pound cake. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. | Take out a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Melt ½ cup butter in the saucepan. Add 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, and ½ tsp salt. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Remove the sauce from the heat. Taste the sauce. Serve the sauce warm or cool. |
” If you're going for the basic English pronunciation of "Louis Vuitton", the first word is a piece of cake. All you need to do is say the male English name "Louie" (as in Louis C.K., Louis Armstrong, Louis XIV, and so on). That's it! No extra work required. Trivia: The Louis Vuitton brand is named after its founder, Louis Vuitton, a French craftsman and businessman who started the company in the 1850s. That's why the first word in the company's name can be pronounced like the name "Louie" — it is that name. ” The second word, "Vuitton" looks a little more intimidating, but it's not actually very hard to pronounce in English. The first syllable should be pronounced "vit" (rhymes with "fit"). Ignore the U — in English, it's more or less silent. You can also use a softer "voot" sound (rhymes with "foot"; not "boot") if you prefer. ” Next, to finish "Vuitton", make a "tahn" (rhymes with "brawn") sound for the second syllable. Put the the stress in the word on this syllable — it's "vit-TAHN", not "VIT-tahn". In English, stressing the second syllable of a two-syllable word is usually used for verbs, not nouns. However, in this case, most native speakers don't find this confusing — perhaps because the word has a foreign origin. You've got everything you need to say "Louis Vuitton" now! Give it a few tries: "Loo-ee Vit-ahn." Practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to start saying it out loud, even if others are around. Some English speakers who like to sound fancy or high-class when they're talking about the bag they just bought throw in just a little French pronunciation at the very end of the typical English version of "Louis Vuitton." To do this, instead of ending with the normal "tahn" sound, try "toh" (almost rhymes with "thaw"). This isn't quite how the French say it, but for the average English speaker, it's a good compromise compared to trying to work out tricky French vowels. For extra points, try to push just a little air out of your nose when you end the word. If you do it right, you'll sound just a little stuck-up — the perfect compliment to that "just bought a new bag" feeling. | Say “Louie. Say “Vit. Say “Tahn. Put it all together! Optionally, end with the French “Toh”. |
Your guidance counselor might be the most important person you will meet during your high school career. Guidance counselors offer you valuable information that can ease your navigation through school and get you on the right track from day one. Guidance counselors know all the classes you have to take to graduate. This is especially important as you plan each year's class load. Every school has certain classes each student must take, and if you are confused about how to fulfill your requirements, the guidance counselor can help you. If you want to go to a certain kind of college for a specific major, your guidance counselor can help you figure out what classes and extra-curricular activity will look best on your college applications. They can also help you figure out which classes will challenge you as you prepare for a college education. Guidance counselors are an essential resource for students with learning disabilities. They can work with you and your teachers to find the right accommodations for you. They can also help you with your college goals, including finding scholarships for students with disabilities. Guidance counselors can also help you if you are struggling with your classes. But academic help is not the only thing they can help you with. If you're struggling with something in your personal life, if you're feeling depressed, or if you're being bullied, counselors can be a person you can talk to. Meet with your counselor during your freshman year. Let them know your interests and your goals. If you're unsure about what you want to do, let them know that so they can help you. It's never too late to meet with your counselor, even if you're a senior. Getting to know your teachers can be beneficial in many ways. Talking to your teacher can help you be more comfortable in your class, which can in turn make you more successful in the class. Go to your teacher if you are struggling academically. They don't want you to fail; they want you to succeed. They can offer extra tutoring or additional information about your subject that can clarify any confusion. Teachers are also great resources if you are being bullied. Don't be afraid to tell someone if you are being bullied or having a hard time. If you are planning to go to college, you will need teacher recommendations for some college and scholarship applications. If you have cultivated relationships with teachers through your high school career, you will have people who know you and believe in you to write positive, enthusiastic letters for you. Sometimes no matter how hard you study, things just don't make sense. If this happens to you, find a tutor. Many high schools offer peer tutoring in a variety of subjects, or a faculty-led afterschool tutoring program. Most communities have learning labs and tutoring centers. These centers are designed to offer help in most subjects for a fee. Tutoring centers also offer SAT, ACT, and other standardized testing prep classes. | Form a relationship with your guidance counselor. Talk to your teachers. Check out tutoring options. |
Once you open Microsoft Word, click on "Page Layout" and choose a border. There are many fun borders to choose from. You can choose a lined design, or pick from the stock images that include many types of pictures. For example, you can choose a slice of cake to border the sides of your page. If you do not want to use the stock images form Microsoft Word, there are many birthday designs available for free online. With a quick search on the internet, you can be sure to find a birthday theme that fits your party. For example, if you are throwing a princess-themed birthday, make the borders fancy and girly. If the party is at the beach, add a beach ball or picture of the sun. This will make your invitation more attractive and support the theme of your party. You can add clip art from your computer or upload a personal picture from your computer's library. The title should be centered at the very top and be bold, colorful, and easy to read. For example, if you are having a beach party, the title may say, "Come for Fun in the Sun at Jessica's Party!" The more interesting the title is, the better. You want people to get excited about your party. Let your guests know what, where, and when the party is along with anything they may need to have fun. Also, include the contact information you want your guests to use when they RSVP. Avoid handing them out in front of others who are not invited. If it is a surprise party, be sure to avoid handing them out near the person you are surprising. | Create a design on Microsoft Word. Download an invitation template. Choose a design that fits the party's theme. Include a title. Include important information under the title. Mail out the invitations or give them to people discretely. |
Try to keep in mind that we all get embarrassed sometimes. It's not fun to be the one who is embarrassed, so don't act in ways that make her embarrassment worse than it already is. To be empathetic, take her perspective. Think about how you would feel if you were in that situation. Imagine what she might be going through in the moment. You can also remind her about a time the same thing or a similar thing happened to you or someone you know, to normalize the situation. For example, if she has screwed up the final play in an important basketball game and is embarrassed by it, you might tell her about a time the same thing happened to you. If that exact scenario hasn't happened to you before, tell her about something similar that you did. Maybe you went to the wrong gym and missed your sports game entirely. Tell her how it made you feel. This will draw attention away from her while reminding her that embarrassing moments happen to all of us. If it is clear that she saw that you witnessed her embarrassing moment, acknowledge it but then quickly change subjects. Make it seem pressing and like something you have been wanting to ask her but forgot. This will make it seem like the conversation is happening naturally rather than being a ploy to make her feel less embarrassed. You want to get her mind off the embarrassing moment completely, you don't want her wondering whether your changing the subject was to avoid an awkward situation, which may make her even more embarrassed. When you change subjects, put some excitement into your voice. Remember that you want her to think that you finally remembered to ask her something. For example, you might ask whether she heard about something major that happened on the news - if it relates to something personal about her then even better. She already feels embarrassed, don't add to it by magnifying the situation with jokes about it. Although humor can be a good way to defuse embarrassment, it is best used when you are the one who did something embarrassing. If you make fun of someone else who is embarrassed, you will probably look like a jerk. Using this tactic will depend on how believable it is. If you both locked eyes during her embarrassing moment, using this tactic is largely out of the question. However, if her attention was not directly at you when she did something embarrassing, you can pretend yours was, too. If she looks embarrassed you could apologize and say you had to check your phone but you're ready to get back to the conversation now. If she looks really embarrassed, your tale will be more believable if you acknowledge she looks flustered. Let her know you notice something about her. Ask her if everything is ok or if anything happened. This is what you would probably do if you really didn't see what happened but noticed she looked flustered afterwards, after all. | Be empathetic. Change subjects. Don't make fun of the person. Pretend you don't know what happened. |
Aim to buy a purebred puppy from a responsible local Cocker Spaniel breeder. It is a good idea to visit a few local breeders before choosing one from which to buy a puppy. Check local classified listings, talk to area vets, attend dog shows, visit dog parks, and ask other local Cocker Spaniel owners for referrals to reputable breeders. It's best to shop locally so you can meet the puppy first and establish a relationship with a knowledgeable breeder. Browse the database of Cocker Spaniel breeders at the American Spaniel Club (ASC) website to look for ASC-registered breeders in your state: http://www.asc-cockerspaniel.org/index.php/breeders.html Ask how many years of experience the breeder has; ideally, they should have at least a few years of experience. Also, ask if they only breed Cocker Spaniel puppies or other breeds as well. If they specialize in Cocker Spaniels, they are more likely to be knowledgeable about them. Be polite and direct with questions like: "Have you been a breeder for many years?" "Have you only bred Cocker Spaniels?" Making sure that your new puppy is healthy is of the utmost concern, and it should be a breeder's primary concern as well. Be sure to ask your breeder if the puppies’ mother is current on her vaccines, as puppies receive their early immunity to disease directly from their mother, and if either parent had any genetic defects. You should also inquire if the puppy will be seen by a vet before it is sold. Conditions like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts, glaucoma, cardiomyopathy, and hip dysplasia are common in Cocker Spaniels, so ask if either parent of the litter has been afflicted with any of them. Both the mother and the father should be certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) as well. Almost all pet stores puppies come from puppy mills, which are essentially puppy factories with horrible, unhealthy conditions. Given the popularity of the Cocker Spaniel breed, many Cocker Spaniel puppies will be sold in pet stores. Buying your new puppy from a pet store, however, supports and perpetuates the puppy mill business that exploits and harms animals. Dogs raised in pet mills are also likely to carry parasites and suffer from health problems. If you contact a breeder to buy a puppy, make sure to visit the premises before going through with your purchase. Breeders who avoid your visit and offer to deliver the puppy to you are likely trying to hide the true conditions of their breeding operation. If you are not able to see the condition of your puppy's first home, as well as the state of its mother, you should not trust the breeder you are dealing with. Given the popularity of Cocker Spaniels and their unfortunate appeal to exploitative breeders, you should be vigilant about who you are doing business with. Puppy mill breeders are concerned with profit above all else, so they will likely fall all over you to make the sale while evading questions about their business. Steer clear of any breeders who are not forthcoming or secretive. Responsible breeders invest time and care into their puppies and are more likely to be choosy about who they do business with, and express interest in the conditions of the new home the dog will be going to. | Locate local breeders. Ask about the breeder’s experience. Ask about health considerations. Do not buy from a pet store. Insist on visiting the premises. Read the breeder’s behaviour. |
In a dry pan over low heat, roast 3 tbsp (45 mL) chickpea flour, also referred to as gram flour or besam. Stir constantly until the flour starts turning brown and releasing an aroma, typically after 4 or 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Including peanuts will give the stuffed bhindi a thicker texture, and provide an additional flavor. If you have whole peanuts, you may increase the flavor and aroma by roasting approximately 2 tbsp (30 mL) peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat. Stir continuously for 3–4 minutes, then remove the nuts from heat. Wait a couple minutes for them to cool before chopping with a knife or crushing roughly with a mortar. If you have pre-crushed peanuts, or pre-roasted peanuts, skip this step. Crushed nuts area easily burned by roasting, which ruins the flavor. These ingredients benefit from additional frying before the okra is cooked. Cover the bottom of a pan with a light layer of oil, then fry the following over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the onions start turning brown: 1 jalapeño, or other spicy chili, deseeded and chopped 1/2 small white or red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped Mix the chickpea flour, chopped peanuts, chile, onion, and garlic together, along with the remaining stuffing ingredients. The masala spice mix used varies from chef to chef, so feel free to experiment with your favorite spices. A typical mix adds all of the following spices to the ingredients listed above: 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) cumin seeds 1/4 tsp (1 mL) turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated. You may substitute 1–3 tsp (5–15 mL) ground ginger according to taste. 1 tsp (5 mL) dried mango powder (amchoor), available in South Asian grocery stores If you prefer a sweeter dish, you may add 3 tbsp (45 mL) grated coconut, and 2 tsps (30 mL) sugar of any kind. Other optional ingredients are listed with suggested amounts in the ingredients section, but read the following descriptions before you decide to add them: Cilantro, also known as coriander, tastes like soap to people with a certain gene, making it a controversial ingredient. Fenugreek, or methi, is often used in Indian cooking, but often has a strong, bitter aroma and taste. Taste it before using in your dish if you are not familiar with it. Garam masala is a spice mix that varies greatly, depending who makes it. Taste it first or read the ingredients. Typically, it contains at least cinnamon, clove, pepper, and cardamom. | Dry roast chickpea flour. Dry roast, then chop whole peanuts (optional). Sauté chile, onion, and garlic. Mix all stuffing ingredients together with other stuffing spices. Consider optional ingredients. |
An OBD code scanner is a device that plugs into a port on the car's dashboard. It retrieves an error code from the onboard computer, which shows you the reason for the check engine light. Each error code corresponds to a different part of the vehicle. To figure out which sensor is to blame, type the code into an online database like http://www.obdii.com/codes.asp. You can buy a scanner online or at most auto parts stores. If you don't have one, you could take your vehicle to an auto parts store or mechanic to have them detect the error code. The sensors are located along the exhaust system, which gets very hot when the vehicle is in use. Touching the engine, for instance, is dangerous. Turn the vehicle off and give it about 30 minutes to cool. If you need to touch a component before you are sure it is cool, wear protective gear. Have a heat-resistant glove, such as a welder's mitt. Also, put on long-sleeved clothing and safety glasses for additional protection. the vehicle if you need to reach a sensor under it. Park the car on a hard, flat surface. Prevent the wheels from moving by wedging chocks behind them. Then, slide a jack underneath one of the vehicle's jack points. After lifting it up, place a jack stand there to keep the car elevated. Starting around 1994 and 1995, manufacturers started making vehicles with 2 oxygen sensors. The second sensor is only accessible by crawling underneath the vehicle. Lifting a car is dangerous, so make sure it is stable before looking for the sensor. If you aren't comfortable working under a car, ask a mechanic for help. | Use an OBD code scanner to detect the broken sensor. Let the engine cool before attempting to remove a sensor. Jack up |
As with surface spots, you must make sure your car is thoroughly cleaned and dried before you will be able to reach the deep staining. Leaving any residue behind could actually do more damage to the paint. Deep staining is caused by mineral deposits eating away the paint, so the surrounding areas may have some small scratches or abrasions. Clean up the area around the pitting with a scratch cleaner to make sure the car will shine. Scratch cleaners are available in the auto section of supermarkets, as well as through auto specialty stores and online. Removing scratches will make sure the resulting finish is even and smooth. To get down deep to the source of the stain, you will need to buff your vehicle with a machine buffer and a vehicle polish designed for water spots. Doing so will provide a gentle abrasive movement on your vehicle, stripping away small layers of paint until the divot is no longer detectable. If you do not have a buffer, check with your local auto store. Some stores have rental options available. Inexpensive buffers (think under $50) may also be purchased to have on hand in the future. After you’ve polished your car, wipe down the polished areas to remove any lingering paint, varnish, or minerals. This should be done with a gentle cloth such as microfiber, rather than terrycloth, as terrycloth could further damage the paint. Although you can do this with water, using a microfiber cloth should ensure that you pick up all of the dirt and residue. If you do use water to go over the area, make sure you dry it before moving on to the next step. Finish up by applying a coat of wax to protect your vehicle from damage down the road. Because buffing actually removes small layers of paint to create an even surface, failing to wax may leave delicate areas of your vehicle exposed. | Wash and dry your vehicle thoroughly. Clean the damaged areas with a scratch cleaner. Buff the car using a machine buffer and vehicle polish. Wipe the car down to remove any buildup. Apply a coat of wax. |
It's ok to step away from a situation and give yourself time to cool off. Deferring punishment gives you time to contemplate reasonable disciplinary action, and time for your child to think about what they have done. Be clear that you need time to calm down, and that you will discuss the matter when you’re ready. Resist the urge to be sarcastic, threaten, or criticize. This will just upset your child more, and could have lasting effects on their self-esteem. Watch for the warning signs of fight or flight mode, such as a racing heart, sweaty palms, and shakiness. This can happen when you are extremely angry, annoyed, or hurt. Practice different relaxation techniques and find what works for you. Deep breathing, long walks, meditation, and baths are good ways to calm down. Some people even find cleaning, exercising, or reading to be excellent ways to settle down. ” Act as soon as you spot your child misbehaving and draw their attention to the behavior. It's important that you explain why their behavior isn't acceptable, and that your child understands why they are being reprimanded. This will teach him that their actions have consequences. Be firm, but don't yell. If you yell to communicate your emotions, your child will learn to do the same. Remain calm and act quickly, but not out of anger. Speak clearly and make eye contact. For a younger child or toddler, get down to their level when you speak to them. Provide an explanation if your child is old enough to understand. Keep it feeling based and focus on how their behavior affects and hurts other people. For a tween or teen, discuss the repercussions of their actions or decisions on a larger scale. If your child is acting out, getting angry or frustrated, or being disruptive, walk away from the situation with them. Provide them with a safe space to discuss their emotions and actions, and talk about how he can improve their conduct in the future. Remember that children don't always know how to properly express themselves, and punishment isn't always the best way to teach them. Be encouraging and reassure your child that you are there to support him. Tell your child you love him. Soothe him by saying you understand. A young child will respond best to cuddles and physical closeness at this time, which will make him or her feel safe and loved. An older child who is starting to push away might not want cuddles now, but reassure him that you are there to support him, and teach him ways he can sooth or calm himself. This includes deep breathing, counting, distracting himself, listening to calming music, and visualization techniques. Children will often be disobedient and refuse to listen if they think they can get away with it. Create a mantra that reminds the child that you are in charge. Repeat the slogan when he misbehaves. Stick to decisions that you make, otherwise your child will think he is in control. Remember that you are the parent and not a friend, and your job isn't to be liked, but to keep your child safe and healthy, and to teach him decency and responsibility. To establish control, try phrases like “I’m the parent,” or “I’m in charge here.” Don't back down, no matter what kind of tantrum he throws. Don't give in even if they try to manipulate you (like by holding their breath). An older child may try to challenge you on this. Encourage him to participate in discussions about decisions that affect their life, and explore how different options will impact him. Remember that ultimately, the final decision is yours, but be prepared to explain how you reached it so he can see the responsible decision making process. | Remain calm. Tell your child “no. Remove your child from the situation. Establish yourself as the boss. |
You want to make sure you write a few drafts of your proposal. After writing the initial draft, set it aside for a few days. Then, look it over after you've had time to think. Rewrite the letter, adding in any new information or insights you thought of. If you have time, try to write at least a few drafts of your justification. You should not turn in a job justification with typos. Proofread the letter a few times, making sure it's free of spelling and grammatical errors. It can be difficult to catch your own typos, but there are some tips and tricks that can help. Give yourself some time. You're more likely to catch typos if you set your work aside for a few days. If you don't have a few days, try setting it aside for an hour and then rereading. Print out your letter. Changing the format from which you're reading can help you better check typos. If you don't have a printer, consider changing the font type or color. You can also try reading your letter from the last paragraph to the first. Force yourself to reach each word by placing the tip of a pencil against the screen or page. Reading your letter out loud can also help you focus on each word. A second set of eyes can catch typos you may miss. People often go "typo blind" when reading their work, meaning they miss their own errors as they read what was written in their head. Having a friend read your letter over can help you catch typos. Once your letter is professional and polished, send it out. Make sure you send it out the proper way. If your company uses wooden cubicles for physical mail, print it out and put it in the cubicle. If your company prefers e-mail attachments, e-mail the letter to your boss. | Write a few drafts. Proofread for typos. Have a friend look over your letter. Send your letter out. |
Generally, when a home (or lot) that is part of an HOA is purchased, the buyer automatically becomes a member of the HOA. As a member, the homeowner must comply with the rules of HOA membership, including payment of HOA dues and following all conditions and restrictions in the community. While the HOA's primary function is to protect and maintain the value of both the private and communal property in the community, the actions of the HOA's board and its interpretation and application of the HOA's rules sometimes cause problems for individual homeowners. Are you allowed to put up a storage shed? Can you paint your house a different color? Does your tree need to be pruned? Can you park your R.V. in the driveway? The HOA probably has rules applicable to each of these circumstances. Different states have different requirements for what documents the HOA must maintain as part of the HOA's rules. Most frequently those documents include: (1) the Articles of Incorporation, (2) the Bylaws, and (3) the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. These documents collectively describe the powers, limits, and obligations of the HOA. These documents also usually include a description of how the rules can be amended, how the HOA board is elected (or removed), what powers the board holds, how meetings are called, and the consequences of any violations of the HOA rules by the members. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R) document outlines the rules for community members, such as how they maintain the outsides of their homes and what they can, and cannot, do in public inside the community. The HOA's rules operate much like a contract between the HOA and each individual member-homeowner. Any breach of the contract could be grounds for legal action. One of the remedies available to the HOA for the homeowner's breach of the HOA rules is foreclosure against the homeowner's property. In general, the Board of Directors is responsible for managing all matters concerning the homeowners peaceful enjoyment of their homes and the common areas of the residential community. The Board may delegate daily management functions to an outside property management service, however, ultimate control and responsibility remains with the Board. The Board's powers and duties to all homeowners within the HOA include enforcing the rules governing the ownership and management of the residential community, paying all taxes and assessments and avoiding liens upon the common area, securing general liability insurance on behalf of the HOA, securing contracts for materials and services in order to maintain the common area, electing and/or organizing committees, officers, or employees of the HOA, and overseeing the preparation of budgets and financial statements on behalf of the HOA, . They are also responsible for writing all rules of operation for the common areas and facilities within the HOA and notifying all homeowners of these rules on a regular basis, notifying homeowners of any violation of the rules and conducting investigative meetings and/or disciplinary proceedings against members of the association for violations of the rules, and placing a lien on any homeowner's property when timely payment of dues and assessments are not made. Owning a home that is managed within a HOA obligates you to accept and follow the HOA's rules. The CC&R sets the rules and responsibilities of living within your residential community and enjoying the common areas within the development maintained by the HOA. Homeowners must follow all written rules set forth within the CC&R, for example, parking restrictions, home maintenance, home improvement, and prohibited conduct. Homeowners must pay all fees and assessments on a monthly basis to contribute to the cost of repairing and maintaining the common areas within the residential community. Homeowners cannot refuse to pay any fees and assessments, however, a member has the right to take action against the HOA in order to contest any unwarranted charges. | Understand your relationship to the HOA. Review your HOA's rules. Understand the duties and responsibilities of the HOA board. Understand your duties. |
White is the most common color worn to accentuate a tan. It is the best color to make your skin appear darker than it really is. Bright white is best for cool skin tones. Off-white is best for naturally golden skin tones. Blue is a great choice to complement your tan. Any shade of blue accentuates your tan, but some shades of blue make tans stand out more than others. Colors of the sea are the best shades. Choose warm blue-greens to make your tan glow. To make your tan appear darker, wear lighter shades of blue. Colors like orange, yellow, and lime green look great on people with golden skin tones. Citrus colors will enhance the glow your skin has picked up from a tan, whether you got the tan naturally or unnaturally. Fruity colors like watermelon, melon, and berry will also do a good job of contrasting your tan. Coral and warm pinks do a good job of adding a rosy glow. Consider these colors if you do not like wearing too bright of colors, but want to accentuate your tan. | Wear white. Choose different shades of blue. Pick out citrus and fruity colors. Look for coral and warm shades of pink. |
Keeping your inbox orderly can easily becoming a time-consuming process if your inbox fills up quickly. Creating filters for incoming messages will automate organizing efforts, helping you to maintain an organized inbox and freeing up your time for more important tasks. The process for setting up filters or rules will differ depending on which email provider you use. To create a filter in Gmail, click the down arrow in the search box. A smaller window will appear, allowing you to enter the specific search criteria for the email you want to filter. Let's say you want to filter notifications from Netflix, type “Netflix” or copy and paste Netflix's email address in the corresponding box. Then select the action(s) you want the filter to take. Do you want Gmail to automatically archive and label your messages from Netflix? If so, select “Skip the Inbox (Archive it)” and “Apply the label. Then click the “Create filter” button. You can also filter particular emails by accessing the email directly. Continuing with Netflix emails as an example, select an old Netflix email, click “More,” and then click “Filter messages like these.” The filter criteria window will open again, allowing you to fill in the appropriate information. In Outlook, filters are identified as rules. You can create rules to automatically send incoming emails to a particular folder or to perform an action, like deleting certain messages. To create a new rule, open the Microsoft Outlook program, click the “File” tab, and then click “Manage Rules & Alerts.” A Rules Wizard window will appear to guide you in creating your new rule. Select the conditions you want the email to meet in order for the rule to apply, or the actions you want Outlook to take towards the email, then click “Create Rule” when you're finished. To create a filter in Yahoo Mail, select “Options” from the toolbar above, and then click “Mail options.” Under the “Filters” category, click the “Add” button to create a new filter. You can label the filter by typing what you'd prefer in the box for "Filter Name," then enter the desired sender's e-mail address under "Sender: Contains.” Do not check the "Sender match case" box, which would make Yahoo Mail generally apply the filter. You can select (or create, if needed) the folder you want the message to be automatically sent to by selecting “Then deliver the e-mail to the following folder.” When you're finished, click “Save.” iCloud mail also uses rules instead of filters to manage emails. To create a new rule, select “Mail,” then “Preferences,” and then “Rules.” Click “Add Rule, and then create a name for the rule. Select whether one or all of the conditions must be met for the rule to be applied to the message. Choose the conditions you want the rule to have, then specify the actions you want iCloud to take on messages that meet those conditions. Add additional actions by clicking “Add” or the plus sign (+). To apply rules to messages, select the message, click “Message,” and then click “Apply Rules.” You may have already set up systems to route emails to archive, file, or delete certain emails, but you still have to take action on archived or filed messages or messages that may not fit the filters or rules you've created. Determine to maintain your primary goal. If your goal was to have an empty inbox or at least see the bottom of your inbox, try to each achieve it weekly. Pick a day each week to go through your inbox and clean it out. Take action immediately. If an email is time-sensitive or urgent, it goes without saying that it deserves your response and attention quickly. Make it a habit to treat non-time-sensitive emails the same. Either immediately respond or take action, or plan to within the next day or two. Quickly rid yourself of emails that don't require action. Set a time each day to do an overview of your new messages. Delete those that are unimportant or that don't require a response. Choose one day a week to file away emails that need to be kept. This depends on how many emails you receive daily. If things can get out of hand within a few days, then you may want to make it a habit at the end of each day to file emails. There are several email apps and online tools available to help you maintain an organized inbox. If you feel you need more automated help, perform a search online for an app or tool that's compatible with your email provider and/or smartphone. | Use filters or rules to manage future incoming messages. Create filters in Gmail. Create rules in Outlook. Create filters in Yahoo Mail. Create rules in iCloud. Create rules that you can follow to keep your emails in order. Download apps that may help. |
Printing out a standard form letter is akin to sending your customer an advertisement flyer. Instead of making your customer feel special and appreciated, it might have the opposite effect and cause annoyance. Plan to write out thank-you notes individually in your own handwriting. If you have too many thank-you notes to write to be able to write each one out by hand yourself, ask another employee to help you out. It really will be worth the time it takes to write out letters individually. If it's impossible to write the notes by hand, you'll need to find a different way to personalize them. At the very least, the customer's name and your true signature should be included in each thank you letter. In some cases it might be appropriate to write a thank-you email, rather than sending a handwritten note. This can be appropriate when you have an established personal relationship with the customer. The key is to make sure it's personalized and sincere. If there's any chance your email could be mistaken for an advertisement, send a handwritten note instead. Both thank-you cards and company stationery are appropriate for a business thank-you letter. If you have just a few notes to write, an elegant thank-you card, such as the kind you buy in a stationery shop, will make your customers feel that they are a top priority. Otherwise, use heavy-weight paper printed with your company's letterhead. Avoid using regular printer paper for a thank-you letter. Choose thank-you cards that would be appropriate to send in any business setting. If your business is quirky and fun, it's fine to use colorful cards that represent your company the way you want it to be represented. Avoid using cards with inappropriate or overly personal images or messages. If you want to go even further to express your appreciation, you can send a small gift along with your note. This is not at all necessary, but for special customers it might be just the right thing. The gift should be small and useful. It can be representative of the services offered by your business, or something unrelated to your business but professional in nature. Small gift ideas include bookmarks, magnets, candy, a t-shirt, or a gift certificate. The gift should not exceed a $25 - $50 value. Some companies have ethics policies that actually disallow them from accepting expensive gifts. | Write the letter by hand. Choose stationery for your thank-you letter. Consider sending a gift. |
A hollow triangle on the care tag means that any bleach can be used on that item. A triangle filled with diagonal lines means that only non-chlorine bleaches can be used on that item. A solid black triangle with lines crossed over it means that that item cannot be bleached. on hot. The heat will ensure that the bleach is activated during the wash cycle. Leave all the other settings on the machine as they normally are for the clothes you’re washing. For example, if you’re washing a small load of delicate whites, set the machine to “small load” and “delicate” settings. The bleach bottle will have specific instructions for how much bleach to add to the wash water, depending on the size of the load and the type of fabrics being washed. Use the measuring cap that came with the bottle to measure out the correct amount of bleach and add it to your machine's bleach dispenser. After you’ve washed your clothes, dry them as your normally would. The bleach will not affect what you have to do to them afterwards. | Check the labels on your clothes to make sure they can be bleached. Run your clothes in the washing machine Add the bleach to the cycle per the manufacturer’s instructions. |
Don't house the hedgehog under your stereo player or television. As a prey animal in the wild that depends largely on its sense of hearing, your hedgehog will find too much noise and activity very distressing. Ensure that noise, lighting and activity levels are low in its vicinity and move the cage if the noise levels increase for any reason. Hedgehogs can get used to noise if introduced gradually. Hedgehogs are prone to putting on weight, so exercise is a must for them. This means plenty of toys, along with its hedgehog wheel. Toys should be something they can chew, push, nuzzle and even tip over, as long as they cannot chew pieces off or swallow. Be sure their nails or feet can't get caught in any loose strings or small holes. Possible toys include: rubber balls, old kids' toys, rubber figures, baby teething rings, empty toilet paper tubes cut in half lengthwise, cat balls or bird toys with bells inside, etc. Let your hedgehog play in a larger playpen occasionally. You can purchase a large plastic tub or let it explore your bath (without water, of course). Hedgehogs are notoriously good at hiding ailments, so it is extremely necessary to be aware of your hedgehog. Keep track of any changes and call your vet to see if there's something that needs to be checked out. If your hedgehog doesn't eat for one or two days, something is wrong and it needs veterinary attention. Hedgehogs that go for a few days without food are at risk of developing fatty liver disease, a life-threatening condition. Watch out for scaly, dry skin around the quills: this could be a sign of mites, which can be debilitating if left unchecked. Wheezing or crackly respiration as well as discharge on the face or wrists are signs of respiratory infection, a common and serious condition in hedgehogs. Soft stools for more than a day, or diarrhea combined with listlessness or lack of appetite can be signs of a parasite infection or other illness. Hibernation, though occurring in the wild, is not safe for hedgehogs living in captivity. As mentioned above, if your hedgie feels cool on the belly, try to warm him by putting him under your shirt next to your skin. If he does not warm within an hour, bring him immediately to the veterinarian's. A hedgehog's familiarity with being held comes with being handled frequently. Always be confident when handling a hedgehog: they are not as fragile as they seem. The general rule is at least 30 minutes a day of handling. Approach your hedgie quietly and slowly. Pick it up by lifting it from underneath, then hold it cupped in both hands. Make time for play. As well as handling your hedgehog, don't be afraid to join in with play. Your hedgehog will accept your involvement in play if you join in regularly. Clean the dishes and water bottle/bowl daily with hot water. Clean the wheel and spot-clean daily, changing bedding weekly or as needed. Some hedgies are cleaner than others, so you may need to bathe it more or less frequently. Fill a sink with warm (not hot) water to the level of the hog's belly. Water should not get in their ears or nose. Add a mild oatmeal bath (such as Aveeno) or puppy bath to the water, and use a toothbrush to brush out their quills and feet. Rinse with warm water and snuggle in a clean, dry towel until your friend is dry. If she'll tolerate it, use a hair dryer on low - otherwise, stick with the towel. Never put a wet hedgie back in its cage. If they get too long and curl around, they can get ripped off while running on their wheel. Clip your hog's nails with small manicure scissors, trimming off only the very tips. If bleeding occurs, dab a little cornstarch on the spot with a Q-tip. Don't use commercially available powders, which are apt to sting. Quilling is the hedgehog equivalent of our losing baby teeth or a snake shedding its skin. This begins to happen at six to eight weeks of age and can happen throughout their first year of life as the baby quills make way for adult quills. This is a normal process and not something to worry about unless there are signs of illness or discomfort present, or the quills are failing to grow back. Your hedgehog may be irritable during this process and less amenable to being held; you can try an oatmeal bath to ease their discomfort. It is only a phase. | Keep the hedgehog in a quiet, peaceful space. Give the hedgie plenty of opportunity for exercise. Watch your hog's behavior and food/water intake. Handle your hedgehog frequently. Clean the hedgehog's home regularly. Bathe your hedgehog on an as-needed basis. Be sure to check your hedgehog's nails regularly. Be prepared for quilling. |
For natural language understanding technology to be maximally useful, it must be able to process language in a way that is not exclusive to a single task, genre, or dataset.In pursuit of this objective, we introduce the General Language Understanding Evaluation benchmark, a collection of tools for evaluating the performance of models across a diverse set of existing NLU tasks.By including tasks with limited training data, GLUE is designed to favor and encourage models that share general linguistic knowledge across tasks.GLUE also includes a hand-crafted diagnostic test suite that enables detailed linguistic analysis of models.We evaluate baselines based on current methods for transfer and representation learning and find that multi-task training on all tasks performs better than training a separate model per task.However, the low absolute performance of our best model indicates the need for improved general NLU systems. | We present a multi-task benchmark and analysis platform for evaluating generalization in natural language understanding systems. |
If you want to increase the visual space of your living room, consider adding a mirror. This works especially well for smaller living rooms. If you have a shortage of windows in your living room, use mirrors to open it up. Try situating the mirror across from a window to give the illusion of two windows. Be strategic when placing mirrors—hang them at eye level so they reflect your furniture, artwork, and so on. Rugs can make a room a lot more comfortable, as long as they're used in the right way. Make sure you get a rug that is nearly as big as the seating area. If a rug is too small, it can make the room feel smaller and disconnected. Keep the edges of the rug away from entryways or walkways to prevent your guests from tripping. For large pieces like sofas, put just the front legs on the rug. Buy some original artwork to add some life to your living room. Go to art shows and find a piece that makes you feel something. There are a lot of stores that sell mass-produced prints of simple pieces. Use these if you find a piece that has some meaning to you, but try to avoid filling your home with a bunch of store-bought art. Original artwork doesn't have to be expensive. Check in your area for high-school art shows. You may find some pieces you like at a reasonable price. For a more personal touch, create a gallery wall of family photographs. Use similar frames and arrange them so they’re aesthetically pleasing. You could even opt to frame only black-and-white photographs. Indoor plants help purify the air in your home, and they make a room more inviting. Use potted plants, hanging plants, or shelves to add some greenery to your living room. Stick with plants that are easy to take care of, such as ferns, succulents, and other houseplants. | Hang a mirror to open up a room. Get a large rug. Make use of wall space by hanging art. Add plants to the living room. |
See if there's a multicultural association, LGBTQ support network, volunteer group, or related organization at your school. If there isn't an organization at your school or university start your own! Talk to a teacher, your school's administration, or the office of student activities to learn your school's specific procedures for starting a club. Your club could host speaking events and other educational programming, collect donations, and campaign for specific issues related to diversity, equality, and inclusion. For instance, you could invite a local elected official to offer her take on the importance of women in politics. Help organize free events for your school community that are both fun and informative. Coordinate with various clubs or organizations to build bridges between interests, activities, and academic subjects. For instance, team up with the language department, LGBTQ center, and writing lab to host a gender neutral writing workshop. Other great event ideas include: Cultural fair: celebrate holidays from different religions, hold a food festival with cuisine around the world, or showcase various forms of dance. Open mic nights: invite students from a wide range of backgrounds to tell stories, sing songs, or recite poetry about their unique experiences. Public lectures: ask scholars, civil rights leaders, and community leaders to talk about how others can help promote this cause. Networking events for marginalized groups: ask business leaders and teachers to meet with students. Students can workshop their resumes or find internships through this network. Your school might have an administrative office dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within your community. If your school doesn't have a diversity and inclusion office, look for opportunities to volunteer with its women's center, LGBTQ center, student accessibility services, student health, or counseling and psychological services. Ask if you can volunteer at an event or help out in the office. At colleges and universities, some offices may even have work study gigs for students. Search online for a nearby charitable organization or local chapter of a national non-profit related to your values. They can put you in touch with an expert who could offer training programs at your school. Programming ideas include: HAVEN Training for helping people who have experienced sexual assault. Safe Zone Training for supporting LGBT students. Green Zone Training to help military veterans transition into academic life. Disability awareness training to provide helpful assistance and access for students with disabilities. A safe space allows students to discuss their experiences without judgment or criticism. You could create a general safe space for students or make specific spaces for students struggling with their sexuality, sexual harassment, racism, or mental health issues. Get help coordinating safe spaces from your school's diversity and inclusion office, women's center, counseling office, or from teachers who share your ideals. Work with faculty and staff to find and book a suitable location, develop warm-up exercises or ice breakers, and advertise meetings. You could book a room through your school's administration and invite students facing specific challenges to talk about their experiences. It's helpful to have a teacher or counselor to moderate the discussion. Remind allies that the safe space is a place for others to express their challenges. They may not be looking for advice or sympathy. Ask allies to listen, not to talk. | Join or start a social justice club. Host events that offer opportunities to engage other cultures. Volunteer at your school or university’s office of diversity and inclusion. Encourage friends to take sensitivity training. Create safe spaces on your campus. |
A portfolio is an investment into your future and should reflect the highest quality that you are able to produce. Protective sleeves should not only conserve the quality of your work but should also allow you to change the content easily. Keep the content neutral as trends change quickly. Your portfolio should evolve with your changing fashion sense. Create a budget for your portfolio and do not present it unless you are absolutely satisfied with your work. Depending on what type of fashion you want to get into, your portfolio may either have a focus or be neutral. For example, if you want to focus on men's athletic gear, you won't include pink bows and lace. Be mindful that your actual portfolio will be looked at as well as its contents. Fashion is an industry that focuses on style so present your contents in a stylish portfolio or any potential employers may make a snap judgement and not even open it. Focus on your strengths. For example, if you have difficulty spelling, make sure you have someone proofread your work. If you excel at illustrations but do not have an eye for presentation, ask a graphic designer to help you with the layout. Find someone who you would like to emulate in the industry. Whether it's through a school or just sending emails to a company that you would like to work at, finding a mentor can be difficult so you must put in the time to show your passion. Often a mentor will be very busy and have others asking for her time and advice so make yourself stand out. Do not limit yourself to only one mentor. You may have several people giving you advice on different parts of the fashion industry. Moreover, you may have mentors outside of the industry as you can still gain valuable knowledge and skills that you’re able to translate to the fashion world. For example, you may find a mentor in marketing to help you market yourself to potential employers. Fashion is a very competitive industry to break into so you must pair hard work with your creative talent. There may be a lot of applicants for a single job posting so check in daily so that you’re the first to apply. Let your creativity guide your perseverance so that you stand out from the rest of the competition. Showcase your creativity with writing samples, mini-magazines, blogs, or your own fashion site. Be entrepreneurial so that potential employers see both your passion and get a sense of your sensibility. Attend events and read fashion blogs to immerse yourself in the industry and meet people. The more people you know the better chance you have at finding a job that's suited for you. Give out your contact information with a business card or ask for a business card. Someone more established in the industry is less inclined to reach out to you after only a short chat whereas you will be motivated to seek a more in depth conversation. It is very important that you look your best and exude your fashion sensibilities when you are attending events. Dress for the occasion and prove that you belong in this world. Let your personality shine to show your potential as you may not have the industry experience to get you noticed. For example, if you’ve studied in Milan or are understand how to incorporate ‘'smart’’ technology into garments, showcase what makes you unique. | Build a portfolio. Find a mentor. Be competitive and creative. Get fashion-savvy. Show your personality. |
When you approach someone with a proposal or a question, you want to put your best foot forward. You greatly increase your chances of getting someone to say yes if you perfect your delivery. Speak confidently and deliberately, without saying “um” or “uh” or tripping over your words. Remember that practice makes perfect. Before you deliver your question, rehearse what you’re planning to say. You don't have to rehearse down to memorization because you don't want to sound robotic. Simply practice asking what you plan to ask for until you feel like you sound confident and prepared. If you’re a more visual learner, it might be beneficial for you to jot down exactly what you want to say and rehearse that way. Practicing in front of a mirror is especially helpful because it helps you also take note of nonverbal issues you might have, like playing with your hair or avoiding eye contact. Studies have shown that nodding your head while you pitch an idea helps you feel more positive and confident, which translates to you appearing more confident and knowledgeable to your audience, whether it's a boss, client, or loved one. While this nonverbal cue is an important one to use, it's equally important to not overdo it. Only nod as it feels natural to you. Don't force it or it can end up serving as a distraction from your words rather than a helpful supplement to them. People are more likely to say yes to you if you can prove how whatever you’re proposing might help or benefit them in some way. Show them what's in it for them if you agree to your question. For example, if you want to take some time off from work, then you might speak with your boss about what times of the year are generally slowest at your work and go from there. This way, your boss sees the benefit to granting you your vacation: you’re being thoughtful and taking it during a slow time of year, so it won't hurt the company's bottom line. Or, if you want to take your spouse out on a date and need to convince your teenager to babysit their younger siblings, you might ask them to babysit in exchange for a later curfew, money, or use of your car on the weekend, for instance. This demonstrates to your teen that saying yes to you will be mutually beneficial. You cannot sell someone on your idea or proposal if you haven't done your homework, either beforehand or during your present conversation. If someone isn't interested in what you’re suggesting or offering, then no amount of persuasion will get them to say yes. If a family of five walks into a car dealership and you start trying to sell them on a two-seater sports car, then you’re wasting your time. Ask questions like “What will you be using the vehicle for primarily?” and “What features are you looking for in a vehicle?” Hone in on what they need, and they will be more likely to say yes and allow you to complete a sale. This is also known as the “foot-in-the-door” method, and it refers to asking for something small as a lead-in to a larger request, with the reasoning being that people are more likely to say yes to a larger proposal if they’ve already said yes to something smaller. For example, if you talk your child into taking at least one bite of their dinner, then once the one bite is agreed to, then it is more likely that they’ll continue eating if you ask. (Especially if there's a reward for continuing!) Nothing ruins negotiations like a sour mood. If at all possible, don't attempt to negotiate with someone who is angry or standoffish. Wait until the person is in a better mood to mention your request. Over a meal, whether at home or during an evening out, is usually a good time to bring up a request. Of course, this doesn't apply to work situations where you are required to negotiate, such as selling an unhappy customer on something. Situating your request in a positive environment can't always happen. However, if it is within your control to choose, then do wait till the person you’re seeking a yes from is in a good mood. This increases your chances of hearing a yes. Tell tale nonverbal signs that you should wait if possible include crossed arms, external distractions (like a phone call or misbehaving kids), or eye rolls or scowls. Even if you’re being engaged by the person out of politeness, you’re not truly going to be heard, so you are better off waiting and approaching them at a better time when they’re less distracted or upset. | Speak with confidence and polish. Nod your head while you talk. Show how your proposal/idea benefits them. Ask questions to learn what’s most important to them. Make your first request a small one. Try to make your request in a positive environment. |
Technical analysis is an attempt to understand market psychology or, in other words, what investors as a whole feel about a company as reflected in the stock price. Technical analysts are normally short-term holders, concerned about the timing of their buys and sells.If you can detect a pattern, you might be able to predict when stock prices will fall and drop. This can inform you about when to purchase or sell certain stocks. Technical analysis makes use of moving averages to track security prices. Moving averages measure the average price of the security over a set of period of time. This helps traders more easily identify trends. Patterns identified in a technical analysis include identifiable price boundaries in the market price of a stock. The high boundary, which the stock rarely surpasses, is known as the "resistance." The low boundary, which the stock rarely dips below, is called "support." Identifying these levels can let a trader know when to buy (at resistance) and when to sell (at support). Some specific patterns are also detectable in stock charts. The most common one is known as "head and shoulders." This is a peak price then drop, followed by a taller peak then drop, and finally followed by a peak similar in height to the first. This pattern signals that an upwards price trend will end. There are also inverse head and shoulders patterns, which signify the end to a downward price trend. An investor seeks to find a company with a competitive advantage in the market place that will provide sales and earning growth over a long period. A trader seeks to find companies with an identifiable price trend that can be exploited in the short-term. Traders typically use technical analysis to identify these price trends. In contrast, investors typically use another type of analysis, fundamental analysis, because of its focus on the long term. Orders are what traders use to specify the trades that they would like their brokers to make for them. There are numerous different types of orders that a trader can make. For example, the simplest type of order is a market order, which purchases or sells a set number of shares of a security at the prevailing market price. In contrast, a limit order buys or sells a security when its price reaches a certain point. For example, placing a buy limit order on a security would instruct the broker to only purchase the security if the price fell to a certain level. This allows a trader to specify the maximum amount he or she would be willing to pay for the security. In this way, a limit order guarantees the price the trader will pay or be paid, but not that the trade will occur. Similarly, a stop order instructs the broker to buy or sell a security if the price rises above or falls below a certain point. However, the price that the stop order will be filled at is not guaranteed (it is the current market price). There is also a combination of stop and limit orders called a stop-limit order. When the price of the security passes a certain threshold, this order specifies that the order become a limit order rather than a market order (as it does in a regular stop order). Short selling is when a trader sells shares of security that they do not yet own or have borrowed. Short selling is typically done with the hope that the market price of the security will fall, which would result in the trader having the ability to purchase the security shares for a lower price than they sold them for in the short sale. Short selling can be used to make a profit or hedge against risk, however it is very risky. Short selling should only be done by experienced traders who understand the market thoroughly. For example, imagine that you believe that a stock currently trading at $100 per share is going to decrease in value in the coming weeks. You borrow 10 shares and sell them at the current market price. You are now "short," as you have sold shares that you didn't own and will eventually have to return them to the lender. In a few weeks, the price of the stock has indeed fallen to $90 per share. You purchase your 10 shares back at $90 and return them to the lender. This means that you sold shares, that you didn't have, for $1,000 total and have now replaced them for $900, netting yourself a $100 profit. However, if the price rises, you are still responsible for returning the shares to the lender. This potentially unlimited risk exposure is what makes short selling so risky. | Perform a technical analysis. Identify patterns. Understand the difference between a trader and an investor. Learn about different orders traders make. Understand short selling. |
Most approaches in generalized zero-shot learning rely on cross-modal mapping between an image feature space and a class embedding space or on generating artificial image features.However, learning a shared cross-modal embedding by aligning the latent spaces of modality-specific autoencoders is shown to be promising in zero-shot learning.While following the same direction, we also take artificial feature generation one step further and propose a model where a shared latent space of image features and class embeddings is learned by aligned variational autoencoders, for the purpose of generating latent features to train a softmax classifier.We evaluate our learned latent features on conventional benchmark datasets and establish a new state of the art on generalized zero-shot as well as on few-shot learning.Moreover, our results on ImageNet with various zero-shot splits show that our latent features generalize well in large-scale settings. | We use VAEs to learn a shared latent space embedding between image features and attributes and thereby achieve state-of-the-art results in generalized zero-shot learning. |
Several factors could cause your refrigerator to temporarily run continuously. If you live in a humid environment, just loaded the refrigerator, or recently adjusted its temperature, it might take a while for the refrigerator to cool completely. It could take 24 hours or possibly more for it to cool. If there is a build of debris on your condenser coils, they won't be able to efficiently dissipate heat, and the refrigerator will have to constantly cool. If the defroster is faulty, then the evaporator coils will frost over, and the refrigerator will work harder to keep cool. The door of your refrigerator has a seal that prevents cool air from leaking out. If the seal is faulty, your refrigerator will have to constantly cool itself. Use a piece of paper to check for breaks in the seal. Close the door on the piece of paper and pull it out. There should be resistance when pulling the paper out, and if there isn't, a faulty door seal may be your problem. Repeat the test along the whole seal. This part helps dissipate heat, and if it's too dirty, the refrigerator will have to work harder to stay cool. This cleaning should be done with the appliance turned off. You should clean rear-mounted coils once a year, and floor coils twice a year. This will require using a multimeter on several of the refrigerator's components. These components include: the condenser fan, the overload protector, and the compressor relay and motor. A fault in any one of these components can cause the refrigerator to cycle improperly. Use a multimeter to test the outlet voltage of the outlet that the refrigerator is plugged into. Do this only with the proper tools and safety measures. The voltage should test between 108 and 121 volts. | Wait a day to see if the problem solves itself. Defrost the freezer in case there's too much ice built up and clean your condenser coils. Test the door seal. Clean the condenser coils with a vacuum or brush. Test the continuity of the refrigerator's various components. Test the outlet voltage. |
Reading poems together is an excellent way to build your child's literacy skills and develop their love of language. As you read poems, ask your child what interests him or her about what you've read, and explain any elements they have questions about. Talking about rhyme and rhythm works well with young readers. Ask your child to think of another word that rhymes with one in the poem, or have them clap along with the beats of the words as you read. Nursery rhymes are excellent for this because they have very familiar melodies. Write down the lyrics, then help your child come up with a poem that they could sing to the same tune. You can use the original song lyrics as a template if you get stuck. If your child can write their name, have them spell it out on a piece of paper, leaving space between the letters. (If they can't write yet, write the letters for them.) Then, encourage your child to think of a poem where each line starts with one of the letters. This personalized poem will develop your child's language skills and make him or her feel special. You can also help your child write acrostic poems for other words. An acrostic poem for "dog" could look like this: "Devoted furry buddy / On my bed is sleeping / Greatest of pets." This game begins with the same line each time: "I spy with my little eye / something beginning with..." The rhyming sounds are a natural way to get your child thinking about rhyme. "I Spy" encourages your child to pay attention to details and learn how to describe them. " This exercise works best with older children. Have your child go through a magazine, newspaper, or book and highlight several dozen words they find interesting or appealing. They don't have to have a particular reason for why they like those words. Once they've found between 20-50 words, help your child arrange the words into a poem. You can add in new words where needed. As you explore, ask your child to note things that interest them, such as the weather or scenery. If they can write, have them write down their ideas in a notebook; if not, you can take notes for them. When you get back home, help your child decide on what notes to use in the poem. The poem can tell a story or just describe a scene or a feeling. Encourage your child to use specific, concrete words to describe what they see. For example, rather than saying "the weather is nice outside," you could encourage your child to use specific sensory details such as "the sun shining makes my skin feel warm" or "the blue of the sky looks just like my sweater." | Read with your child. Sing a funny song together. Write an acrostic poem together. Try an "I Spy" game. Create a "found poem. Take a nature walk. |
Start by stripping the bed of any sheets, blankets, or duvets. Put the bedding in the washing machine and clean them with detergent on the hottest water setting to kill germs. You should then dry them on the high heat setting to ensure there are no germs or bacteria on them. Use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum or a powerful handheld vacuum. Make sure the nozzle is clean, as you do not want to transfer any debris onto the mattress. Vacuum the crevices, seams, and folds in the mattress to remove any surface dirt or dust. Make sure you also vacuum the sides of the mattress, as dirt and dust can collect in this area as well. Use upholstery cleaner or make your own by mixing 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) mild dish detergent and 1 cup (240 ml) of water in a spray bottle. Apply the spot cleaner to any stains and dab the area with a wet cloth. Most stains that are protein-based, like sweat, urine, and blood, should come off with a regular spot cleaner. Stains like red wine or coffee may be more difficult to remove and require stronger spot cleaner. | Remove the bedsheets and wash them in the washing machine. Vacuum up any dirt, dust, or debris on the surface of the mattress. Apply spot cleaner on any stains on the mattress. |
Along with the hangover that too much drinking can bring, alcohol dehydrates your body. Although we don't commonly think of it as such, alcohol is a toxin, and its ingredients result in your skin looking pale and pasty instead of fresh and plump. If you do drink alcohol, be sure to rehydrate yourself properly. Although sunlight can give you a healthy looking tan, it is also very damaging for your skin. This can lead to skin discoloration over time. If you have to be in the sun for very long, wear protective sun screen and large sunglasses to help protect the skin under your eyes. Salt makes your body retain water. This can lead to swelling. Because the skin around your eyes is thin and fragile, it's particularly vulnerable to swelling. The skin underneath your eyes is especially fragile and thin, and the blood vessels underneath there are very close to the surface. Harsh rubbing can irritate these areas, increasing the dark look underneath your eyes, as well as making the skin swell, which will make your eyes appear recessed by comparison. Your body is roughly 60% water. Your cells need water in order to be full and healthy, properly regenerate, and to get rid of waste products amongst other things. Drinking more water will give your skin a natural, healthy glow and better texture. Do this with retinol creams or lotions available at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or beauty supply shop. Moisturizing should happen at least once, if not twice, a day after properly cleansing your skin. Restoring moisture to your skin helps it to retain its youthful appearance. Avoid using hemorrhoid creams around your eyes. These creams contain ingredients which may irritate the delicate skin around your eyes. Sleep is when your body, especially your skin, regenerates. Without proper sleep, your blood vessels are more likely to dilate, or expand. As mentioned before, the blood vessels under your eyes are very close to the surface, making them very visible: the larger they get, the darker your skin will appear. Think of your skin as a canvas: you want it to be as smooth and even as possible before you ever even advance to make-up application. This means minimizing and getting rid of any extra bumps that do not belong. Apply adhesive eye pads or a cold compress to the under-eye area to get rid of any puffiness or swelling. If you are strapped for cash, chilled spoons, cucumber slices, or even tea bags can be used instead. | Avoid alcohol. Avoid too much much sun. Avoid too much salt. Do not rub your eyes. Drink plenty of water. Properly moisturize the skin underneath your eyes. Get plenty of sleep at night. Use a cold compress as part of your daily skin care routine. |
Even the thin membrane holding the yolk together will build up pressure as the moisture inside heats up, which can lead to an exploding egg. Prevent this by piercing each yolk with the tip of a knife, skewer, or fork 3 to 4 times each. | Pierce the egg yolks with a knife or a fork. |
If your copper sink is polished or finished and you want to maintain its shine, you should use a copper cleaner at least every six weeks. Apply the cleaner to a cloth, wipe all surfaces, then rinse and dry the sink. Check your copper cleaner's instructions for more specific information about how to use it. Copper is a living surface that develops a patina over time, but a copper cleaner can help slow the development of patina and preserve a polished look. Don't use a copper cleaner on a vintage sink or if you want your sink to develop a patina. Using a copper protectant or wax after cleaning and drying your sink will also help preserve its bright, polished look. Depending on your product's application method, spray it onto the sink or apply it with a cloth. Then use a microfiber towel to buff all of the sink's surfaces. Apply a copper wax or protectant every six weeks or whenever water no longer beads on its surface. Aside from products specially labelled for copper, you can also buff your sink with carnauba wax to preserve its brilliance. If your copper sink is hammered or has a patina, there's no need to worry about dings or dents from washing dishes, pots, and pans. However, to preserve a polished sink's shine, you'll want to avoid direct contact between your sink and dishware. Place a sink grid or mat down when you wash dishware, and dry wares in a countertop drying rack. | Clean your sink with a copper cleaner every four to six weeks. Apply a copper protectant or wax to keep your copper shiny. Use a sink grid or mat when washing dishes. |
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