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If you haven't purchased a mattress in a while, it's good to see what options are available before going to a store. Check prices online to see what you feel is reasonable based on what is being offered. Mattress brands are often coming out with new styles of mattresses including ones that offer adjustable firmness levels and temperatures. Decide how high-tech you want your mattress to be, as some of these may only be available at specialty stores or online. Look up what special features may be offered by each mattress brand including a trial period or money-back guarantee. If desired, you can print this information to bring to the store with you. Although this is difficult to determine without first testing mattresses, a few physical factors can help direct your decision. If you have back problems, consider a medium-firm to firm mattress choice. These are best for supporting your lower back and reducing back pain. Pillow-top mattresses are best for people who aren't too light, as they won't have enough weight to suppress the top and the springs to a point that it makes a difference in comfort. Larger people typically find pillow-top mattresses more comfortable for this reason. Ignore the spring count that is given as proof for a mattress’ supposed quality and firmness or softness. Studies have shown that the number of springs doesn't actually affect how comfortable the mattress is. Nothing is worse than finding and purchasing your perfect mattress, just to realize you can't fit it in your house. Check your space availability in your bedroom, and then decide on a size of mattress to fit. Twin mattresses are the smallest size, and measure on average 39”/75”. The next largest size after a twin mattress is a full or double mattress, which measures at 54”/75”. The queen sized mattress is the most commonly purchased by couples for its size and relative price. It measures at 60”/80”. King size bed is the largest standard sized mattress available. It is 76”/80”. Some mattress brands and stores offer an extra large bed called the California king, which measures at 72”/84”. Be sure the mattress size you intend to purchase not only fits inside your bedroom, but also through all doors used to enter the room. Typically, specialty mattress stores will have more informed salespeople and information on mattresses than a generic furniture store. Be sure that where you choose to buy has a good reputation and helpful employees. | Visit mattress websites to see what’s offered. Decide on a level of firmness. Measure the space you plan to put the bed. Find a store(s) to shop at. |
Create a Metrocard account and link it to your card or log in if you've already made a Metrocard account. From there, you can access your balance in your account settings or on the site homepage. Log in to or create a Metrocard account here: https://metrocard.metroinfo.co.nz/#/login You can also add funds to your Metrocard after you've logged in. If you're using your Metrocard on the bus, you can read your account balance on the farebox screen after you swipe it. Otherwise, locate a Metro information counter so a customer service agent can look up your balance. Find the nearest Metro information counter here: http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/metrocard/Pages/WhereToBuy.aspx Have your card ready to give to the customer service agent so they can easily find your account. If you cannot currently go to a Metrocard station, you can call their information line to check your balance. Have your card information ready for the line representative so they can easily find your account. The New Zealand Metrocard phone number is: (03) 366-88-55. | Look up your New Zealand Metrocard balance online. Check your balance at a Metro information counter or on the bus. Call the New Zealand Metrocard information line. |
Does fantasizing about someone other than your partner mean you are going to cheat? Does fantasizing about someone of the same sex mean you're a homosexual? It's unlikely. Imagining something is not the same as doing it--and it doesn't necessarily mean it's even something you'd like to do in real life. Don't worry that fantasizing about your friend's girlfriend means you betrayed your friend. In fact, fantasizing about her might "scratch" any itch to actually hook up with her. Part of the fun of fantasizing is it allows you to do something you would never do in real life. From flying like a bird to making out with your teacher--you get to imagine crazy and fantastic scenarios. Sometimes fantasies take a turn for the strange and may leave you wondering if you've done something wrong. You may feel that fantasizing about doing something bad, or having something bad done to you, means there is something wrong with you. You may wonder if it makes you a bad person. The answer is no, it doesn't. Focus instead on the impact of the fantasy. Do you feel empowered and more in control afterwards? Or did it the fantasy feel negative, intrusive, or compulsive? If it's the latter, your fantasy may be revealing some underlying issues you need to deal with. Fantasizing can help us figure out what we want to achieve and even which areas of our lives need work. Everyone fantasizes, whether it's about the delicious meal they plan to eat for dinner or about kissing their crush. It's a natural part of being a human with a curious mind, and nothing to be ashamed of. Think about how your fantasy might relate to your real life. If you fantasize about being dominated, it might mean you are lacking control somewhere in your life. Research has found that if you are experiencing a lack of desire for sexual activity and want to give it a boost, fantasizing regularly about your partner may return you to normal sexual functioning. | Remember that fantasizing about something and acting on it are very different things. Know that there are no right or wrong fantasies. Remember that fantasizing is healthy. |
This is the part of your guitar where the strings are. A fretboard, or fingerboard, should only be cleaned once or twice a year, so that the natural oils and moisture on your guitar that are picked up through the contact with your fingers remain on the guitar. Using your cloth, lightly dampen it with water or distilled vinegar, and gently wipe away the dirt or grime you find on your fretboard. When cleaning your guitar, make sure you wring out your damp cloth as much as possible -- you don't want to oversaturate your guitar with water or cleaning products. For those really dirty spots on your fretboard, you can use a piece of extra fine #000 or #0000 steel wool to scrub them out. Because steel wool can get caught to the magnets of your pickups, you might want to cover up your pickups if you choose to use steel wool. Moving down the length of your guitar, clean the body of your guitar -- the front, back, and sides -- with the same damp cloth. Make sure you rinse out the cloth so that you don't just spread the dirt to other areas of your guitar. Move the cloth in circular motions across the body of your guitar. As you clean your guitar you may notice some spots that don't come off just by wiping them with the cloth. Fingerprints, smudges, or dirtier spots may need a little bit of moisture, so "huff" warm breath on your guitar, just as you would if you were cleaning a window. Then, wipe with the damp cloth. If this still isn't enough you can use a small amount of mild detergent with water. After you have cleaned these spots, buff with a dry cloth to remove streaks. The bridge is located on the body of the guitar, below the sound hole, and it supports the strings of your guitar. To clean the bridge of your guitar, use the same method as the fretboard, dampening a cloth and wiping down the bridge to remove dust, dirt, and grime. For the difficult spots, you can use a toothbrush or pipe cleaner to gently scrub away the dirt. These are the keys at the top of your guitar neck, on the headstock of your guitar. To clean these keys you can spray a dry cloth with glass cleaner and polish each key to bring back the shine. These are usually located on an electric guitar, on the body of the guitar in place of the sound hole. If your pickups look a little dirty you can clean them up with a damp cloth, but if you spot rust on your pick ups, carefully remove them from your guitar. Once you have unscrewed your pickups (using an Allen wrench is an easy way to do this), clean them with a rust-dissolving agent. You can also remove rust spots using a white pencil eraser or a cotton ball with a small amount of lighter fluid. Once you have cleaned your pickups, screw them back onto your guitar and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Some guitar experts suggest not to polish your guitar frequently, as the polish can build up and while it looks nice cosmetically, it may dampen the sound of your guitar. If you are going to polish your guitar, use a polish that contains pure carnauba wax and no solvents or petroleum products. Spray your polish on a cloth and gently wipe down your guitar. If your guitar has a satin finish, do not polish or buff it. Buffing a satin finish will cause it to look blotchy. You should also avoid polishing vintage guitars. Follow the above directions for how to protect your vintage guitars. | Clean the fretboard and neck. Clean the body of your guitar. Clean your bridge as you would the fretboard. Wipe down the tuning keys. Polish your pickups. Polish your finish. |
Open a text editor, and then create a new file. Save the file as index.html. • You can use any text editor you want, even the system text editors provided by Windows, Notepad, and Mac OS X, TextEdit. • If you want to use a text editor intended for working with HTML, click here to download Atom, a text editor that works on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. • If you're using TextEdit, before starting to write the HTML file, click the Format menu, and then click Make Plain Text. This setting will make sure the HTML file loads properly in a web browser. • Word processors, such as Microsoft Word, are not great for writing HTML, because they add invisible characters and formatting that can break an HTML file so that it doesn't display correctly in a web browser. Select and copy the HTML code below, and then paste it into your open index.html file. <a href="DESTINATION URL"><img src="IMAGE URL" /></a> Find an image on the Internet, right-click the image, and then, depending on your browser, click Copy Image URL, Copy Image Address, or Copy Image Location. • Firefox and Internet Explorer use Copy Image Location. Chrome uses Copy Image URL. Safari uses Copy Image Address. In the index.html file, click and drag to select IMAGE URL with you mouse, and then press CTRL + V to paste the image URL. In the index.html file, delete DESTINATION URL, and then type https://www.google.com. • You can use any URL you want for the destination URL. Right-click the index.html file, and then open it in the web browser of your choice. • When the browser opens, if you don't see the image, make sure the image file name is spelled correctly in the index.html text editor window. • When the browser opens, if you see HTML code instead of the background image, your index.html file was saved as a rich text document. You may want to try editing the HTML file in a different text editor. | Create an HTML file. Copy and paste the standard HTML code. Find an image's URL. Add the image URL. Add the destination URL. Save the HTML file. Open the HTML file in a web browser. |
Put your eggs in a medium to large saucepan and fill the pan with enough water to cover the eggs completely. Note that the eggs should be at room temperature before you begin to boil them for best results, as this generally prevents eggs from cracking as they boil. You can use cold eggs, but cold eggs are more likely to crack. Also note that older eggs are better to boil than fresh eggs. The shell will be easier to remove from the fully cooked egg if you start with an egg that is at least a few days old. The closer the eggs are to their expiration date, the easier it will be to peel them once done. Heat the water over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil. Do not salt the water since doing so will increase the length of time needed to boil the water. As soon as the water begins to boil, turn the heat off, cover the saucepan, and let the eggs cook in the still-hot water for several minutes until they reach desired doneness. The precise time will vary based on how large your eggs are and whether you want them to be soft-boiled, medium-boiled, or hard-boiled. Soft-boiled eggs have a firm white but a runny yolk. Achieve this by cooking medium eggs 4 minutes, large eggs 4 to 5 minutes, and extra large eggs 5 minutes. Medium-boiled eggs have a firm white and a semi-firm yolk with some hint of liquid running throughout. Achieve this by cooking medium eggs 5 minutes, large eggs 6 minutes, and extra large eggs 7 to 8 minutes. Hard-boiled eggs have a firm white and firm yolk. Achieve this by cooking medium eggs 12 minutes, large eggs 17 minutes, and extra large eggs 19 minutes. As soon as the eggs have finished cooking, remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and dunk them into a bowl of cold ice water. Let the eggs sit for at least 10 minutes in the ice water. This is not a crucial step, but dunking the eggs in cold water will stop the cooking process and ultimately make it easier for you to peel the eggs. If eating medium-boiled or hard-boiled eggs, gently crack the shell against a hard surface and use your fingers to peel the shell from the egg white. If eating soft-boiled eggs, slice a portion of the side away and eat the egg out of the shell with a spoon. | Place eggs in a pot of water. Bring the water to a boil. Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Place the eggs in cold water. Peel and enjoy. |
When you're looking for an excuse to start a conversation with a guy, start with something that's going on around you. For example, you can comment on an event flier you see nearby ("Hey, do you live in this neighborhood? I see that there's a farmer's market but I've never been. Is it any good?"). You could also comment on another person, if you see someone doing something nice ("Did you see that? It's a shame you don't see that more often."). If you see that he's wearing something interesting, like a shirt with an event logo or university, you can ask him about it ("Have you actually gone to Burning Man? I've always want to go."). You can also ask him about an item you see him holding, like a book ("Is that book any good? I'm looking to add to my reading list for this summer."). Look at what he's wearing. If he's wearing something nice, he's probably pretty proud of it and paying him a compliment will be a great way to grab his attention. Especially if he's wearing nice shoes. Watches, ties, and cuff links are also often sources of pride. Everyone likes to feel like they have a purpose, so help him feel like your hero in order to break the ice. Ask him if he'll help you reach something nearby. Ask him to hold your place in line while you grab something really quick (run and grab the nearest item around the corner). Ask him for directions. These can be great ways to start a conversation. Catch his eye and let him see you looking at him with a confused expression. Then, go up to him and say something like, "I'm really sorry to bother you, but I'm sure we've met before. I can't remember where but...I didn't want to be rude and make you feel like I was ignoring you." Then do a quick game of trying to figure out where you've met before. (Where do you work? Do you volunteer? etc...) | Talk about something going on around you. Ask him a question. Pay him a compliment. Ask for his help with something small. Pretend to know or remember him. |
Applying a fertilizer twice a month can keep your plant healthy and strong. Purchase an organic fertilizer from the store or make your own compost to give your plant supplemental nutrients. Spread the fertilizer around and in the soil (by tiller or by hand) so your pepper plant can absorb the nutrients. How much fertilizer you use depends on its strength. Read the instructions as you use your fertilizer to determine how much your black pepper plant needs. Black pepper plants respond particularly well to liquid fertilizers. Pepper plants have a shallow root system and soak in organic nutrients well. Mulching your plant every 6 to 8 months can keep the soil damp and reduce temperature fluctuations during the day and night. Organic mulches made of grass clippings, leaves, or manures work well with pepper plants. Plant your mulch at least 2–4 inches (5.1–10.2 cm) below the ground, so your plant's roots can more fully absorb it. | Fertilize the pepper plant every 2 weeks. Mulch your plant twice per year. |
There are a few clothing items that don't require washing before you wear them. Swimsuits, outerwear (jackets, etc.), and event wear (formal dresses and tuxedos), for instance, don't need to be washed before you wear them. Jeans, likewise, should never be washed when brand-new. Anything else, however, should be washed even if it's brand new. Clothes that are brand new often sport two kinds of tags – label tags that describe the product and/or brand, and security tags. Label tags are easy to spot and remove, since they hang off the clothing item and are affixed with a small plastic clip. Security tags are often hidden behind pockets or other areas of fabric. Check your new clothes carefully for all tags before washing them for the first time. Use a pair of scissors to remove any price tags on the clothing. Don't forget to slip the plastic clip out of the clothes, too. Set the tags aside in a safe place. That way, if you wish to return a piece of clothing, you won't have to dig around in the trash can for the tag later. Before washing anything, carefully read the washing instructions on the item's care label. This label will provide guidance regarding exactly how to clean the clothing. For instance, some types of fabric might require you to hand wash and/or hang dry them. Other clothes can be cleaned in washing machines, but may need cold or warm water. Garment care instructions are written in order to prevent you from causing your new clothes to lose color when washed. Most of the time, determining if clothes are likely to leach dye is as easy as consulting the care label. However, if your new clothes do not have a care label, ask the salesperson who sold them to you what the garment is made of, and whether it is likely to leach dye. Cotton, wool, and silk are more likely to leach dye than synthetic materials like polyester, nylon, and acrylic. Wash clothes of these materials separately on the gentle cycle in cold water. If you cannot consult the salesperson who sold you the new clothes, or if the salesperson is ignorant as to the material your new clothes were made of, you can test the clothing yourself. Dip a white cloth in a bit of the laundry detergent you intend to use to wash your clothes that are brand new. Dab an inconspicuous portion of the garment (for instance, an inner seam) with the white cloth. Check the cloth intermittently as you dab the garment. If any color comes out, wash the new item separately in cold water on the gentle cycle. Set the dye. If you suspect or know that your new clothes will leach dye, you can purchase a dye fixative from your local tailor or clothier. Specific directions for use will vary according to the product you’ve selected. Generally, however, you can simply wash the clothing along with a small amount of the dye fixative on a cold water cycle. If you’re planning on washing clothes that are brand new along with clothes that are not, or planning on washing several items of brand new clothing, you will need to segregate your clothes into appropriate categories. These categories are determined by the information on the care tags. For instance, you typically should not wash light clothes with dark clothes. Other brand-new clothes need to be washed separately because they are delicate. Consult the care tag(s) on your brand new clothes to determine how to best separate your clothes. If you’re washing brand new clothes that are colored along with other clothes (whether they’re brand new or older), turn your brand new items inside out. This will prevent the dye from running, and will reduce the chances of staining other garments even if the dye does run. If you’re washing any brand new clothes that are buttoned, unfasten the buttons. This will prevent the clothes from rending during the washing process. If you have any brand new clothes with zippers, zip them up. Unzipped zippers might snag other clothes as they tumble about the washing machine. | Identify which clothes need to be washed. Remove the tags. Check the care label. Determine which clothes are likely to leach dye if the care label is not specific. Test for dye transfer if necessary. Separate your clothes. Turn your clothes inside out. Unbutton your clothes. Zip up your zippers. |
You can use Cialis on a daily basis at a lower dosage. Cialis Daily helps to prevent erectile dysfunction 24 hours a day. This may be a good option if you plan to have sex at least 2-3 times a week. Cialis Daily will come in doses of 2.5 to 5 mg. This type is best if you do not plan to have sex regularly, but want to have the medication on hand. Cialis Regular will have a higher dosage and is not designed for daily or regular use. Cialis As Needed will be prescribed in doses of 5 to 20 mg. Consume Cialis orally with water. Swallow the pill whole. Do not chew on it or break it apart. If you are using Cialis Daily, you will need to take 1 dose at the same time every day. Taking more than 1 dose every 24 hours can cause heart issues and other problems. To prevent stomach problems, have a small meal before or after you take Cialis. Avoid eating a large meal or a lot of food, as this can slow down the effects of the drug. The medication will be effective for up to 36 hours. If you are taking Cialis Daily, you do not need to take it before you plan to have sex. Just make sure you take it at the same time every day. Taking Cialis does not mean you are guaranteed to get an erection. You will still need to be sexually stimulated to be able to get an erection and maintain it. Communicate with your partner and interact with them after you take Cialis to help the medication work. Try being romantic in bed and being intimate with your partner to help the medication kick in. | Get a prescription for Cialis Daily for regular use. Obtain a prescription for Cialis As Needed for occasional use. Take no more than 1 dose of Cialis a day. Eat a small amount of food with Cialis. Have Cialis As Needed 30 minutes before you plan to have sex. Use sexual stimulation to help the medication kick in. |
Right-click Modloader, and then select Open with → WinRar (or another archiving utility). These are your .class files. Keep this file window open. In Windows XP: Click on the Start button, then click on Run. Type "%appdata%" and click on "Roaming." Minecraft should be the first folder. Open it. In Windows Vista/7: Click on the Start(Windows) button and type "%appdata%" in the search bar and again click on "Roaming." In Linux Ubuntu (should be the same on other Linux distributions): Open up your Home folder. Look for the Minecraft folder. Note: if you cannot see this folder, enable "Show Hidden Files". When you find it, open Minecraft. jar file with WinRar or a similar archiving utility. Right-click minecraft → Open with → WinRar. This step is very important. If you don't adequately delete the META-INF file, your screen will go black when you try to play Minecraft. class files, including folders, from the Modloader folder into the minecraft.jar window. jar window and run Minecraft.exe. After half a minute, exit out of Minecraft and check your minecraft.jar window again. If you see a new folder entitled "Mods," the installation of Modloader worked. Download mods and continue to enjoy Minecraft. | Unzip Modloader with your archiving utility. Open up the Minecraft folder using one of the following three steps, depending on your operating system. Open the Bin folder by double-clicking it. Open the minecraft. Delete the META-INF file. Drag and drop the . Close the . Log in and start playing for a short duration. |
Look for a kitten that doesn't seem shy or quiet and that has plenty of energy. Kittens with these personalities will adapt the best to homes with other friendly pets such as cats or dogs. They enjoy homes with plenty of entertainment and people to play with. Consider your existing cat when you are choosing a kitten. If your existing cat is very shy, poorly socialized, or doesn't respond well to other pets then it may be best not to get a new kitten. Shy and quiet kittens do best in homes with little noise and bustle. If you live alone or in a quiet household, then a shy or quiet kitten would be an ideal match. These kittens often form close bonds with their owners and can be playful at times as well as making good lap cats. Older kittens that are almost adults tend to be more mature and less rambunctious than when they are young. This makes them ideal for smaller children as they are likely to be more patient and less frightened of all of the attention. If you have young children, older and neutered male kittens are often the best choice. This is because they tend to be the most laid back. They also tend to tolerate being handled better than females, which is important as small children will naturally be very inquisitive and want to be involved. For elderly people, older kittens also tend to be a good choice. This is because young kittens are more energetic and more easily get underfoot. The characteristics of your existing cat are important when choosing the right kitten for your home. Younger, playful male cats get on well with energetic male kittens. Older female cats tend to respond the best to young and calm female kittens. Playful adult females enjoy the company of energetic female kittens. Laid back, older male cats that have been neutered tend to respond well to both male and female kittens. Male kittens tend to be more playful with other cats and with people than female kittens. Sometimes older female cats can become irritated by male kittens due to their playful nature. Many long-haired cats require regular brushing whereas short-haired cats usually require far less grooming and maintenance. Think about if you will have the time to commit to the grooming requirements of a long-haired kitten. Choose a short-haired kitten if you are unsure. | Pick a confident, playful kitten if you have other pets at home. Consider a shy kitten if you don’t have small children or other pets. Get an older kitten if you have small children living in your home. Get a kitten that's the same sex as your existing cat if you have one. Choose a short-haired kitten if you're worried about shedding or grooming. |
The amount of baking soda and soap you’ll need depends on the size of your dish. The best way to gauge how much baking soda you’ll need is to just sprinkle a light, even coating of baking soda across the bottom. The best way to gauge how much soap you’ll need is to squirt your liquid soap along the inner edge of the pan, then apply three or four evenly spaced stripes of soap from one end of the pan to the other. Use an antibacterial liquid soap. This method also works on enameled bakeware like ceramics. When cleaning enameled bakeware, use one quart of water and two tablespoons of baking soda for your mixture. You shouldn't need soap. Usually just a shallow layer of water over the bottom of the pan will be enough. If you have a lot of water in the pan, you might end up with a big mess later when you scrub it, since the water might splash back. Wait 15 minutes for the baking soda, soap (if cleaning glass or Pyrex), and water to mix and loosen the grime on the glass bakeware. After 15 minutes, your pan is ready for cleaning. Place the dish in the sink so that any water that splashes up over the sides of the dish will drain down the sink. Depending on the severity of the stain, you might use a regular dish sponge, a green scrubbing pad, steel wool, or even a toothbrush. Use vigorous circular motions to remove the stains. Some people like to use balled-up aluminum foil to scrub stains off their glass bakeware. Add more baking soda to spots that are especially stained. Don't be discouraged if your stain doesn't come out immediately. It often takes several passes for stained glass bakeware to look truly clean again. Some people advise giving the dish a preliminary scrubbing, letting it sit for 30 minutes in soapy water, then going at it again. Once you’ve removed the stain, wash and rinse your bakeware out with soap and warm water. | Coat the bottom of the pan with baking soda and soap. Cover the bottom of the pan with warm water. Scrub the pan. |
Take enough time to heal after a heartbreak, messy divorce, or losing a spouse before you enter a new relationship. Give your new partner a fighting chance by waiting until you are completely over your last partner—and any heartache you may have endured—before getting into something new. To avoid taking out your past experiences on this new partner, you'll need to give yourself time before you jump into another relationship. You may even need professional help before you can consider yourself completely over your ex. Ask friends, co-workers, and other people who are in your social circle for help finding a date. They know you and may have an idea as to what type of person would make you happiest. Additionally, avoid picking the same “type” person every time. By going out with someone you normally would not, you may find something you didn't know you liked. The best way to meet people is get out there and mingle. Think about the kinds of things you once did before you were in a committed relationship. Can you use any of your former hobbies as a platform to becoming more social? For example, do you belong to a gym? Take painting classes? Or participate in a book club? Reconnect with your old self. Go after goals you put aside, such as learning a new language. Start back up on hobbies you once enjoyed. You're more likely to meet someone with whom you share things in common when you're doing things you love. | Gain closure about previous relationships. Tap your social circle for potential dates. Put yourself out there. |
Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of water into a small saucepan. Add the tea bags, honey, and whole cloves to the water, then bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat. You can vary the type of tea and the types of spices used according to your own tastes, but stick with deep or bright colored teas to create more pronounced marbling. While the tea boils, gently roll the hard boiled quail eggs over a hard surface, cracking the shells without peeling them off. Alternatively, you could also crack the shells by tapping them with the back of a spoon. The cracks must be deep enough to reach through the membrane and to the white of the inner egg, but the shells themselves should remain intact. Turn off the heat but leave the the saucepan on the stove. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the hot tea. Cover the saucepan and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer the covered saucepan to the refrigerator and chill the eggs for at least 2 hours, if not overnight. Longer steep time will usually result in more pronounced marbling. Notable marbling should occur after 2 hours, but the effect will be more pronounced after 8 hours. Drain the tea, dry the quail eggs, and peel away the shells using your fingers. Serve the marbled eggs cool or at room temperature. The tea itself should add flavor to the eggs, but if desired, you could still serving the eggs with a sprinkling of Kosher salt, soy salt, or another type of dipping salt. | Simmer the water, tea, and spices. Crack the egg shells. Submerge the eggs in the tea. Refrigerate overnight. Peel and serve the eggs. |
College admissions offices sift through thousands of applications. A well-written resume will immediately set you apart from the admissions that don't have one. Take the time to make sure that your resume is as finely crafted as possible. A resume allows you to highlight everything that makes you the ideal admissions candidate. It is more straightforward than an admissions essay, and gives the admissions officer a quick rundown of who you are. Most admissions applications lack the space to enter all the details of your accomplishments and activities. A resume will help fill the gaps. A well-written resume can lead to scholarships and internships. It can make a study-abroad program more attainable. Writing college resumes also gives you experience writing resumes for the career world. | Set yourself apart. Advertise yourself. Open new opportunities. |
Type in sudo nano /etc/vsftpd.chroot_list and press ↵ Enter. You can skip to the last step in this part if you don't want to specify people who can access your FTP server. Type in the password that you use to log into Ubuntu and press ↵ Enter. This will open the "chroot" text file. Skip this step if not asked for your password. Type in your own username, press ↵ Enter, and repeat with any other usernames of people whom you want to have access their Home directories from within your server. Press Ctrl+X, type in y, and press ↵ Enter. Your list will be saved. Type in sudo systemctl restart vsftpd and press ↵ Enter. This will stop and restart VSFTPD, ensuring that your changes have been saved. You can now access your FTP server. | Open the "chroot" text file. Enter your password. Add usernames to the list. Save your list. Restart VSFTPD. |
The top ID in the list is usually the main one, and should have the most characters. Right-click on this ID and copy it to your clipboard. This will usually display what the device is, which can be very useful for determining what the malfunctioning hardware is. This will return results that contain the driver files for your piece of hardware. You can also use the information you found in the previous step to download the correct driver from the manufacturer's support page. You don't have to worry about deciphering the whole thing, but there are two aspects that can help you identify the product if a Google search fails. The VEN_XXXX is a code that indicates the manufacturer (vendor). The DEV_XXXX is the specific model of hardware (device). Below are some of the more common VEN_XXXX codes: Intel – 8086 ATI/AMD – 1002/1022 NVIDIA – 10DE Broadcom – 14E4 Atheros – 168C Realtek – 10EC Creative – 1102 Logitech – 046D You can use the Vendor and Device IDs you extracted above to search the database at devicehunt.com. Enter the four-digit Vendor ID (VEN_XXXX) into the Vendor ID search field, or the four-digit Device ID (DEV_XXXX) into the appropriate field and click the "Search" button. The database is extensive but does not contain every piece of hardware. There's a chance that your search won't return results. The database is deigned for PCI slot hardware, including graphics cards, sound cards, and network adapters. | Right-click the top-most ID and select "Copy". Paste the hardware ID into a Google search. Add "driver" to the end of the search. Understand how Hardware IDs are formatted. Use the Device Hunt site to track down hardware. |
Make the house as safe as possible to reduce the risk of sleepwalking injury. Because people who are sleepwalking can do complex activities, do not assume that they will wake up before doing something that requires coordination. Still, it doesn't hurt to take a few preventative measures. Try having the person sleep on the ground floor Put guard rails on the bed Put a sleepwalking child on the bottom bunk, not top bunk Lock doors and windows, especially upper-story windows Hide car keys Lock up and hide the keys to all knives and weapons Put a baby gate at the top of any stairs or fall hazards Remove tripping hazards If possible, set a security alarm that will go off and possibly wake the person if they try to leave Seeing someone sleepwalk may be scary or confusing for people who don't know what is going on. If they know what to do, they can handle it. Sleepwalkers can often be gently led back to bed. Sometimes talking to them helps. Avoid touching them too much and walk beside them at a short distance. It may be okay to gently turn them around towards their bed. Loved ones should avoid trying to wake the sleepwalker. Grabbing, yelling, or startling a sleepwalker is unlikely to work. In rare cases, it causes a violent reaction. Sleepwalking can be dangerous, since the person might try to do unsafe things without realizing it. Tell a doctor if the sleepwalking: Occurs in a teen or adult Involves dangerous activities (like attempting to drive or jump out a window) Happens more than twice a week Is disrupting the household | Prevent accidents during sleepwalking. Talk to everyone in the household, including children, about how to handle sleepwalking. See a doctor if the sleepwalking is severe, dangerous, or shows signs of being related to an underlying condition. |
This trick involves a bit of preparation. It's easiest to start the trick with your bottom card facing the opposite direction as the rest of the deck. If you flipped your deck over, it would look the same. If you are skilled enough at sleight of hand, you can quickly flip the bottom card over after you shuffle the deck. One way to attempt to flip the bottom card after a shuffle is to finish shuffling with an overhand shuffle. Take the last card from your overhand shuffle and flip it back onto the bottom of the deck facing the opposite direction. You have to do this quickly so no one sees. Angle your hands so your audience won't see the bottom of the deck. With your bottom card facing the other direction, fan out the deck without showing the bottom card. Make sure to fan the cards out more in the middle of the deck. Angle the cards down slightly so your audience mostly sees the tops of the cards. Have your volunteer pick a card from somewhere in the deck. If you want, you can run your thumb along the outer edges of the fanned out cards and ask your volunteer to say “stop” at a certain point. When your spectator says “stop”, you ask your spectator to take the card your thumb is on. This gives you a little bit more control so you ensure your spectator doesn't pick your upside down card. Ask your spectator to memorize the card and show it to the rest of audience. As soon as your spectator takes a card, you want to re-stack the deck. While your audience is distracted by the card, flip your deck over so the bottom is now the top. During this moment, discretely flip your deck. To help you do this unseen, you can lower the deck a bit. Also, cover the front of it with one hand while you turn it over so your audience doesn't see what you’re doing. Your deck will now be upside but look normal to your audience. Be careful to keep the deck stacked here so that your audience doesn't notice that your deck is flipped. Explain that you are tapping the deck to trigger its magical properties. This will help with the illusion as you prepare to flip the deck. Then explain that you will cause the spectator's card to magically flip over in the deck. Begin shaking the deck, and while you do, flip the deck back over. This part can be a little tricky as your audience will be focused on the deck. The purpose of shaking the deck as you explain what you are doing is to distract your audience while you quickly flip the deck back over. All of the cards will now be facing the right way except for the bottom card, and the spectator's. Be careful not to show your audience the bottom card. Remove your spectator's card from the deck and ask the audience to inspect it. You can even have your spectator hold it. While this is happening, if you want, quickly flip the bottom card back over. | Start with the bottom card of the deck upside down. Fan out the cards. Ask for a volunteer. Flip your deck over as your spectator looks at the card. Ask your spectator to place the card back in the deck. Tap your deck three times. Fan out the cards to reveal your spectator’s card facing up. |
Daffodil Yellow is an all natural food coloring and does not contain yellow #5. (Many people are allergic to this). Daffodil Yellow currently contains alcohol which all other colors do not have present. Leaf Green is a brighter green with more yellow than Kelly Green. Both of these greens require very little color, how much color added depends on the tone of the green you want. When icing is colored deep red, a bitter aftertaste may be detected. Red No-Taste should be used when a large portion of red coloring is used on the cake. Red No-Taste does not contain red 3 which causes the bitter taste. Rose paste color will obtain hot pink with good results. Rose Petal is a soft, muted rose color. Pink is a traditional pastel with a slight yellow tone. | Be aware of a few issues with some colors: |
If you see people conversing in a group, don't approach them. If someone tries to strike up a conversation, respond politely, but keep the conversation brief. Make a specific excuse to exit the conversation. Say something like, “I need to run to the bathroom” or “I have to get back to work.” Tell the other person it was nice talking to them to wrap things up. You could say, “Well, it was good to see you.” Being aloof is all about seeming disinterested, so don't get into the deep stuff during conversation. Stick to surface-level topics like work, weather, current events, and sports. Avoid sharing details about your personal life and don't encourage other people to do so. Don't ask questions. Asking questions keeps the conversation going and shows you’re interested in the other person, encouraging them to share more. An important part of being aloof is showing little emotion. Even in tense situations, you should do your best to remain cool, calm, and collected. If your aloofness is directed towards a specific person, try to think of your interactions like a science project--interesting, maybe, but with no emotional involvement. Take a few deep breaths if you’re getting worked up. Excuse yourself from the situation if things feel like they’re about to boil over. If you can't calm yourself down on the inside, make sure you look calm on the outside. Keep your facial expression neutral, relax your shoulders, and unclench your fists. Even if you aren't that busy, you should make an effort to look like you are. Don't linger after work or stop for a leisurely chat at the water cooler. Don't respond to calls and texts immediately or accept invitations right away. Decline at least some of the invitations that come your way. If you don't want to cut people off cold turkey, you can gradually spend less and less time with them. Being aloof doesn't mean being rude. It means appearing emotionally detached and uninterested. You can be polite and aloof at the same time--in fact, you should be! When someone talks to you, acknowledge them at the very least. Ignoring someone completely is generally a no-no. | Reduce your participation in conversations. Keep conversations superficial when they occur. Appear calm and unruffled. Make it seem like you’re busy. Don’t be rude. |
Before making a detailed storyboard of your PSA, create an outline of the film's flow. Identify key scenes and characters. Come up with a hook or catch phrase. Write it all out using a basic outline format that you can change and edit. Brainstorm with your colleagues using your outline. The outline includes things like setting and location, and film style. Do you want it to be a narrated story? An interview? A flashback? A dream? How do you want to send your message? How many scenes or shots will you include in your film? This is going to be important in your editing phase. Decide how long you want the film to be and what tone you want the PSA to have (funny, serious, fearful, sad). Using the notes from your outline, write the dialogue (narration) for your PSA film, for each scene. Use conversational language, with your facts inserted into it. The language should include your hook and emotional statements that get attention. You can create a multi-column script if you are filming two versions of your film. One column will have dialogue for the 30-second version, the other will have dialogue for the 60-second version. Read your script out loud and time it to make sure it fits into the allotted 30-second time limit. Using your outline and script, create a storyboard of your film. The storyboard includes sketches of each scene, with detailed descriptions underneath the sketch. It is a visual representation of your outline. You can also include pieces of script in the details under your sketches. For a 30-second PSA film, you should have about four to six sketches on your storyboard. It is helpful to know what kind of camera equipment you will need to shoot your film, especially if you are not hiring a production company to shoot it for you. You will need to know what camera you need and what angles to shoot each scene in. Using your storyboard, create a shot list. A shot list is a spreadsheet that describes every shot of your film. It includes locations, characters, camera angle, the description of the shot, and dialogue. This is the final step in mapping out what your scenes are going to look like. It is also useful for scheduling studio time. | Create an outline. Write a script. Create a storyboard. Know the technical requirements. Create a shot list. |
Make an effort to smile at times when you usually don't. For example, smile at the bus driver on your morning commute to school or work even if you’re tired. Smiles attract attention, but it's the right kind of attention and can help make the world a more positive place. Smiling at work or during other professional occasions is not going to make you seem unprofessional. It can actually humanize you and make you appear more approachable so you can communicate with co-workers more effectively. A smile makes you seem "real." It may make you feel more vulnerable, but that means you’re opening yourself up to others, which provides the opportunity for more meaningful connections. Whether it's for a photo or to keep your mother happy when relatives you can't stand visit, smiling on demand can be difficult. That's usually because you lack a genuine reason for smiling. In these situations, try to remember past reasons for smiling and focus on the techniques that you’ve practiced. For a photo, smile a little harder than you think you should. That will ensure that your smile is as photogenic as possible. If you prefer to smile with your mouth closed, try placing your tongue on the roof of your mouth. That helps tighten the muscles in your face and neck for a more natural smile. To encourage yourself to smile, it helps to understand the benefits that a smile can bring to your day. You’ll smile more often if you know how it affects the way you feel and interact with others. Smiling improves your appearance. A person who is smiling is usually thought of as more attractive than someone who is frowning, pouting, or sporting a blank expression. A smile can often say more than words can. If you've hurt someone, made a mistake, or are just in a bad mood, a smile can help others know that you’re apologetic and want to make amends. Smiling creates trust and rapport. It is a simple way to make other people feel more comfortable around you so it's easier to form a bond and communicate. A smile can make you feel good. Even if you're feeling down, focus on happy thoughts and allow yourself to smile. It can release endorphins that help improve your mood. Smiling can make other people feel good too. An open-mouthed smile is visible from fairly far away, so it can help put almost anyone whose path you cross at ease. | Smile when you normally wouldn't. Expect smiling to be difficult in some situations. Enjoy the many benefits of a smile. |
It's an eclectic neighborhood where fashion experimentation is encouraged. When people say "anything goes" here, they really mean it. If you have an amazing piece you've been dying to wear, wear it to Venice Beach. If you'd prefer to stay casual and comfortable, consider dressing up your casual outfit with funky accessories or shoes. LA is known as a driving town, but Griffith Park and other park areas require a lot of walking. You can wear comfortable clothes and shoes while also looking stylish. Instead of wearing big white tourist sneakers, choose a pair that's more streamlined and chic. Take along a stylish backpack so you can carry water and other essentials. You might run into a celebrity or two if you decide to go boutique shopping on Rodeo Drive. You can stay LA casual, but you might want to dress up your look with heels and a few high-class accessories so you look like a natural part of the Beverly Hills scene. In Beverly Hills you'll often see women wearing heels, even during the day. Men should wear nice shoes and a jacket to restaurants in the area. These neighborhoods are home to artists, musicians and others who like to get creative with their style. The LA casual look is prominent here, so you'll see plenty of people wearing natural fabrics, denim and understated accessories. | Go crazy in Venice Beach. Stay comfortable in Griffith Park and other outdoor places. Dress up on Beverly Hills. Express yourself in Beachwood Canyon and Los Feliz. |
If you notice webbing on branches or spots on your leaves, you should prune these parts of the plant with hand pruners or shears. Discard the infested parts of the plant in the trash. Throwing away mite infested portions of a plant near your garden may spread mites to other plants. Moisture will keep mites away from your plants. Moving the plants indoors and misting them with water 2-3 times a day will reduce the likelihood of mites infesting the plants. You can also keep the plants over a saucer of water to prevent your plants from attracting mites. Spider mites thrive in dry conditions, and a humidifier will help keep them away. Do not use a humidifier when applying horticultural oils. | Prune affected portions of your plants. Mist your plants with cold water. Place a humidifier near your plants. |
You can whip up this easy cream cheese frosting in fifteen minutes and you only need four simple ingredients to do it. The recipe yields enough icing for up to 24 cookies. You can use cream cheese frosting on sugar cookies, but it works well on other kinds of cookies, too. Oatmeal, pumpkin, ginger and carrot cake cookies are some of the most popular choices. Remove the two ingredients from the refrigerator and allow them to sit out at room temperature until they have softened. This usually takes about fifteen minutes. Place the softened butter and cream cheese into a large bowl. Use an electric mixer on its lowest setting to beat them together well. Keep your mixer on its lowest setting. Add 1 cup (130 g) of the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Add the remaining cup of powdered sugar and continue to beat. Speed up your mixer to the medium setting. Add the vanilla extract. Continue to beat the mixture until it looks creamy and smooth. Make sure there are no lumps of butter or cream cheese remaining in the mixture. Turn the mixer off. Use a spoon the scrape the sides of the bowl, in case any powdered sugar is lingering there. Stir it vigorously a few times. Pre-bake the cookies of your choice and allow them to cool completely. This frosting is very smooth and creamy, so you can spread it on with a spoon, spatula, butter knife or any other similar tool. If you want to make a large batch of frosting, it stores very well if kept in an airtight container. The cream cheese icing will keep in the refrigerator for up to one month and in the freezer up to three months. | Gather your ingredients. Mix the butter and cream cheese together. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Frost your cookies. |
While some computers come with a way to check your laptop's internal temperature, most of the time, you'll need to download an app to access that information. You can choose from a variety of free and low-cost apps to download. You can try apps like Real Temp, HWMonitor, Core Temp, and Speed Fan. Most of these apps will work just fine. The choice just depends on if you want to pay or not, as well as what platform you prefer. Once you've picked an app out, you need to download it to your computer. Find the appropriate website for each app by putting the name in a search engine. Pick the main site for the app, and use it to download it to your computer. To download an app, click the "Download" button on whatever app you've chosen. It should bring up a screen that will begin guiding you through the process. When the screen pops up, click "Run" on the installation process. If it doesn't pop up, you may need to find where the file downloaded on your computer and click on it to start the installation process. Follow the guidelines to install the program on the screen. If you don't know what settings to choose, stick with the default settings. Once you've got the app installed, all you need to do is click on the app and run it. Most of them will bring up a screen showing the internal temperature of your laptop. Some will also show the maximum temperature your laptop should reach, and you can even set some to warn you if your laptop gets too hot. Most of the time, the max temperature is at boiling, 212 degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Celsius. However, you should check your manual for the max temperature for your computer. Nonetheless, your laptop should run below 122 degrees Fahrenheit or 50 degrees Celsius most of the time. | Pick a software program or app. Download the software. Install the software. Run the app. |
You can open Google Chrome or Firefox on any mobile device. Go to http://www.minecraftskins.com/ in your mobile browser. Tap a skin that you want to download. It's in the upper-right side of the skin's page. Doing so will open the skin's image in a new browser tab. Tap and hold the skin's image, then tap Save Image when prompted. Its icon resembles a block of dirt with grass on top. The Minecraft PE home page will open. This option is in the lower-right side of the screen. It's in the far-right side of the "Default" section, which you'll find in the top-left corner of the screen. This button is at the top of the "Custom" window that's on the right side of the screen. Tap the image of the skin that you downloaded. It will resemble a spread-out paper doll. You may first have to select an album (e.g., Camera Roll). Tap one of the skin models in the pop-up window. When in doubt, tap the one on the right. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will set your selected skin as your character's default. | Open a mobile browser. Go to the Skindex site. Select a skin. Tap Download. Save the skin. Open Minecraft PE. Tap the coat hanger icon. Tap the blank skin icon. Tap Choose New Skin. Select your saved skin. Select a skin model. Tap Confirm. |
If you have other clothes in your laundry load, pay attention to their washing requirements. Some clothes can be damaged by using hot water. Depending on how high you value your denim, you might consider letting the pros take care of it. Drop them off to your local dry cleaner and explain what happened. It'll probably take them a day or two, depending on how busy they are. | Wash the jeans with hot water. Take the jeans to a dry cleaner. |
Start with five words that describe your idea or concept. For example, if you want an woodland-themed party, your words might be: green, brown, deer, toadstool, fairy light/string light. Create a board on an online website, such as Pinterest or Pinterest, or a special folder in your internet browser's bookmarks. You can also use other programs, such as Evernote or Dropbox. Some search engines or websites, such as Pinterest or Google, have related images. If you click on an image that you really like, there might be related images linked below or next to it. If you click on them, you will be taken to similar images that match the theme or style. This can make your search easier. Plan on saving about 10 to 20 images. This will give you enough to work with, but not so much that it becomes overwhelming. How you store them depends on your filing system. If you are using Pinterest, like or pin those images to your board. If you are using an interest browser, save the direct image links to your bookmark menu. You can also save the images directly to a program, such as Dropbox. Once you have enough images saves, go back through them, and notice if there is anything in common with them. Look for obvious things, such as a similar color, and less obvious things, such as specific angles or lighting. If you notice a repeating pattern, consider adding that keyword to your list. Go through your images once more. Be extra picky here. Remove any images that don't match your theme exactly, aren't good quality, or don't look nice with the other images. Keep the nice, high-quality images that do work together. How you delete them depends on how you saved them: image-saving website, bookmarks, file folder, etc. Don't delete the images completely. As you organize your board, you may find that they may work after all! If you saved all of your images onto a digital board, such as Pinterest or Polyvore, you are all set! Alternatively, you create a website for your board using Google Sites, Blogger, Tumblr, etc. and insert your images there. You can also open up a blank canvas in an image editing program, and copy-paste your findings onto the document. If you work in Photoshop (or similar), paste the images into different layers so that you can move them about. If you saved your images onto your computer, play around with cropping or editing them first. If an image doesn't look good with the other ones, delete it. Need more images? Go back to your "discard" pile. One of those images might work after all! | Write down some words. Set up a place to store your ideas. Search for images based on your keywords. Store the saved images. Organize and analyze your images. Prune your findings. Plug your images onto a digital canvas. |
Think back to when you first met your crush. Try to recall if you still feel the same or if your feelings have grown since then. What's commonly called “love at first sight” is often a sudden physical attraction, or infatuation. Love, on the other hand, increases over time from mere attraction to something deeper. Think about what you like and don't like about your crush. Seeing your reasons on paper might help you to better assess your feelings. Noting their drawbacks will toss a little cold water on your passions and let you think a little clearer about what it is that you do like. Make each side as long as you can. Don't worry about how major or trivial each pro or con is. Write down everything that comes to mind. You could include: Pros: good-looking, kind, someone I can talk to Cons: disorganized, immature at times, can be needy Analyze your pros and cons in terms of whether you're looking at reality or an idealized image of your crush. Circle or highlight which pros intensify your feelings and which cons don't affect how you feel. Evaluate whether those reasons are trivial or significant. If you can't accept the whole person—flaws and all—you're not in love. For example, you might be in love if you overlook their messiness because you're too busy appreciating their generosity or engaging conversations. On the other hand, you might not be in love if the sight of them makes feel warm and fuzzy, but you can't imagine a future with them. Pay attention to whether you share their happiness or sadness when they tell you good or bad news. For example, if you start to tear up when your crush tearfully tells you their grandmother died, you're feeling their pain. This is a good sign that you're in love. Ask yourself whether you mean it when you say, “I miss you.” Most lasting romantic love has an underlying bond that remains relatively steady over time. This doesn't mean you fret over missing them every second; in fact, that would be an unhealthy kind of attachment. But, missing your partner and wanting to bond with them is a key element of love. Imagine your life in five or ten years. Consider the impact of career changes, children, and relocations. Consider whether you're willing to face minor and life-threatening illnesses with this person. Think about taking care of them—or them taking care of you—as you grow old. If you can imagine a long-term future with this person, it's probably love. This doesn't mean you've done a complete 180 on your personality. Rather, reflect on whether you've expanded your horizons as a result of your crush. For example, maybe you never considered spending your weekend planting trees before your crush asked you to join them on a reforesting project. Now that you've done it, you feel this newfound connection with nature, and you owe it all to them. If you feel like this person has changed you for the better, it could be love. Take a mental note of how you feel the next time you and your crush do unexciting, everyday things together. For example, you normally hate grocery shopping but suddenly look forward to it because they're going to be with you. This is a sign that you could be in love. On the other hand, if you're still bored to tears and can't wait to do something fun, it's probably just infatuation. ” Notice how you feel when your crush talks to your potential rivals. Make a note of how you feel when those potential rivals flirt with your crush. You should also consider whether you suspect your crush might lose interest in you as a result of the flirtation. Periodic jealousy is actually a healthy reaction that can make you want to hang on to someone a bit tighter. In fact, you could be in love if you feel it. On the other hand, if you're suspicious and feel the urge to spy on your crush, it's not love. At least it's not healthy love. It's likely gone beyond infatuation into 'obsession'. | Retrace how your emotions developed. Make a list of pros and cons. Evaluate your list. Check for empathy. Evaluate how you feel when they're not around. Analyze your future plans. Consider whether this person has changed you. Notice how mundane things affect you. Think about the “green-eyed monster. |
Pour your leftover wine into a half-size wine bottle and seal. This will reduce the surface area of the wine that's exposed to oxygen, slowing the aging process. Make sure your half bottle of leftover wine is sealed tightly with an appropriate cork, stopper, or screw-top. Save empty half bottles, which you can often find when buying dessert wines, and reuse over and over again for this purpose. If you don't have any half bottles on hand, you can use another small glass container that seals tightly. Buy a vacuum cap system for wine, which removes the oxygen from inside the bottle. Potentially lengthen the freshness of leftover wine in this way. You may want to invest in this device if you frequently have opened bottles of wine to keep, or drink varieties particularly prone to oxygenating, like full-bodied white wines such as oaked Chardonnay or Viognier. Note that there is some disagreement about the effectiveness of wine vacuums. Some say that the oxygen removal is only partial, or it can actually damage the flavor of the wine due to extracting its aromas as well as the oxygen. Replace the oxygen in an opened bottle of wine with an inert gas, most commonly Argon. You can buy a device for this purpose from wine retailers. Try an aerosol spray for an inexpensive option, or a more sophisticated system like the Coravin. Invest in this system if you’re a wine connoisseur who frequently needs to keep open bottles, as in a restaurant or other serving setting. | Transfer to a half bottle. Purchase a vacuum pump. Invest in an inert gas system. |
The touch barrier is that invisible line that gets drawn between two people who are interested in each other. Be the first person to cross the line--touch your guy on the arm when you laugh, brush your leg against his if you’re sitting next to each other, etc. Touching him will let him know that you’re cool with physical contact (including kissing.) If your guy breaks the touch barrier first, respond in some way--perhaps touching him on the arm or brushing his hand with yours--to let him know that you are comfortable with what's happening. Before you even think about kissing, make sure your lips look as tantalizing as possible. Dry, cracked and chapped lips are not very fun to kiss! Ensure your lips are well moisturized, applying some Vaseline or lip balm before bed to prevent them from drying out. Make your lips unavoidable. One of the classic ways to do this is to playfully bite your lip when you flirt with him. Make sure to make eye contact while doing this. If you guys have gone out to dinner, get something that will draw his attention to your lips. If you are eating something that is drip-prone (like ice cream, strawberries, watermelon, etc.) let a little juice get on your lips and then lick it off slowly. Just be careful not to look like you’re a hot mess who has a hard time eating without getting food on herself. Apply some lip gloss while your guy is watching. His eyes will be drawn to your lips. Just be careful not to put too much lip gloss on--a lot of lip gloss can be very sticky. For a less sticky approach, use lip balm or chapstick. Eye contact plays a big part in getting your guy to understand that you want to be kissed. It shows that you’re confident, but also that you can play coy. One way to clue him in on the fact that you want a kiss is to look him deep in the eyes, slowly drop your gaze to his lips, and then move them back up to his eyes. If the guy catches on, this is his cue to kiss you. If not, then try again a little later. Don't do it over and over though, it could make him feel a little uncomfortable. Another way to flirt with your eyes is to act bashful. Hold eye contact for a moment, then drop your eyes, smiling slightly. Glance back up and give him your best ‘come-hither’ look. Who said guys have to make the first move? If you want to be kissed, why don't you kiss him first. Guys can get super nervous around girls they like so why not take the pressure off him and kiss him? Confidence is attractive. Go get ‘em girl. | Break the touch barrier. Make your lips kissable. Flirt with your eyes. Kiss him! |
You'll need to link a payment method to both send and receive money. This must be done through the Messenger mobile app on a phone or tablet. Once you've added a payment method, you can send and receive money anywhere you log in to Messenger. Payments is not available in all locales. To add a payment method: Open Messenger on your phone or tablet. Tap your profile photo at the top. Scroll down and tap Payments. Tap Add Debit Card or Add PayPal. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter and save your payment info. If you're using a phone or tablet, you'll find the blue-and-white chat bubble icon with a lightning bolt inside on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching. You can also send money using https://www.messenger.com on your computer. You'll able to send or request a specific amount in the conversation. If someone sends you money on Facebook that you didn't request, and you have a linked debit card, the money will be sent to your bank account without you having to do anything. It'll be near the typing area at the bottom of the message. If your screen is on the small side, you may have to tap the 4-dots or + to expand additional icons. If you're using a phone or tablet, select the amount now. If you're using a computer, select Pay or Request before entering the amount. If you're sending money to someone, it will be delivered to their account on file. If you're requesting money, the recipient will receive a notification with a prompt to send the payment. | Add a payment method to Messenger. Open Facebook Messenger. Open a conversation with the person with whom you want to exchange money. Tap the dollar sign icon. Enter the amount you wish to send or receive. Tap Pay or Request to send. |
This paper improves upon the line of research that formulates named entity recognition as a sequence-labeling problem.We use so-called black-box long short-term memory encoders to achieve state-of-the-art results while providing insightful understanding of what the auto-regressive model learns with a parallel self-attention mechanism.Specifically, we decouple the sequence-labeling problem of NER into entity chunking, e.g., Barack_B Obama_E was_O elected_O, and entity typing, e.g., Barack_PERSON Obama_PERSON was_NONE elected_NONE, and analyze how the model learns to, or has difficulties in, capturing text patterns for each of the subtasks.The insights we gain then lead us to explore a more sophisticated deep cross-Bi-LSTM encoder, which proves better at capturing global interactions given both empirical results and a theoretical justification. | We provide insightful understanding of sequence-labeling NER and propose to use two types of cross structures, both of which bring theoretical and empirical improvements. |
If you’ve decided that you no longer want a certain photo to appear in Photos of You, you have the option to hide it by removing the tag from the original photo. Tap on the photo to bring it into view. A new menu will appear. This will remove the tag from the original photo and remove it from Photos of You. iPhone: You can tap “Hide from my profile” instead of “Remove Me from Photo” to hide the photo without removing the tag. Use this option if you want to keep your Instagram name tagged in the photo. Android: Just like on an iPhone, you can also hide photos without removing the tag. Instead of selecting “Remove Tag,” flip the switch next to “Keep in Photos of You.” | Click the Photos of You icon on your profile. Select the photo you want to hide from Photos of You. Tap the … menu (iPhone) or ⋮ menu (Android). Tap “Photo Options”. Tap “Remove Me from Photo” (iPhone) or “Remove Tag” (Android) to hide the photo. |
A great way to deter possums from your home is to eliminate their food sources. Eliminate their food sources by securing garbage cans with tight-fitting lids. Also, clean up fallen nuts, fruit, berries, and birdseed around your house. You should also remove any uneaten pet food that is placed outside your home. By preventing access to sheltered areas, like the underside of your house, you can make your house inhospitable for possums. To do this, place or repair screens that close off openings to your garage, porch (underneath your porch, too), sheds, poultry houses, and other small places that possums can hide in. Make sure to repair any broken vents, screens, roofing, and siding to prevent possums from making a home out of your home. To keep possums from making a home out of your attic, trim tree branches that hang over your roof. It is recommended that you trim all tree branches within 10 feet of your roof to prevent possums from entering your attic. | Eliminate sources of food. Close off access to shelter. Trim the trees around your house. |
Storing shoes that have dirt, dust and other residues on them could cause the material the shoes are made from to degrade over time. This is especially true for shoes made of leather or suede, but all shoes benefit from being cleaned up before you store them. Even if you’re just storing your shoes for the night, and you’re planning on wearing them again tomorrow, it's a good idea to clean them before you put them away. Let them dry before storing. Clean leather and suede shoes by brushing off dirt and dust with a soft, non-scratchy brush. Use a special leather or suede cleaner to remove stains. Clean canvas shoes by brushing them off, then using soapy water to clean stains. Wash plastic shoes with soap and water. If you’ve previously been throwing all your boots, heels, and running shoes in one big pile, picking out pairs as you need them, it's time to sort your shoes. Sorting them by season and purpose will help your closet stay organized and keep your shoes in better condition than if you just toss them all together. Group your heels and other dress shoes together. Plan to store your winter boots and other winter shoes in the same place. Group flip flops, sandals and other summer shoes together. Group your exercise shoes and casual shoes together. Shoes remain in their best condition when they’re not exposed to lots of sunlight or hot or cold temperatures. The best place to store shoes is in a cool, dark closet that doesn't get excessively warm and stuffy. If you don't have enough room in your closet, you could store them under your bed or on your bedroom wall. Don't store shoes in the basement, garage or other places that might get cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The fibers the shoes are made out of could break down over time under these conditions. If you’re going to be storing shoes for a month or longer before you next wear them, stuffing shoes with paper helps them retain their shape. Just make sure it's acid-free paper, since paper that contains acid can damage shoe materials. Avoid using newsprint, since it could discolor your shoes. Cut up toilet paper rolls also work well. Use shoe trees for your best shoes. If you have a pair of nice leather shoes, store them with shoe trees so they stay in tip-top condition. Shoe trees made out of cedar keep shoes smelling fresh, and they also repel moths and other bugs. Shoe trees are available at shoe stores or online. If you have a nice pair of boots you want to store, use boot stands to keep them upright. If the tops flop over, they could end up with a permanent crease after a few months of storage. If you don't want to invest in boot stands, try this clever trick: use empty, dry wine bottles to keep your boots upright. | Clean the shoes. Sort them by season and purpose. Find a dark and temperature-controlled storage space. Stuff them with balled acid-free paper. Store boots upright. |
The interest rates for a timeshare are typically pretty high, often 12 to 18 percent. If you buy it with a loan, you'll end up paying a lot more than you would if you just paid cash. Plus, if you ever want to sell it, it can be difficult to get a buyer to pay enough to cover the loan. When it comes to buying a timeshare, the initial price isn't all you need to worry about. You'll be responsible for annual maintenance fees, which can run as much as $1,000 USD or more. Also, you may be hit with "assessment" fees some years, which can run in the thousands. Because buying a timeshare is often done on impulse, many states give you a week or so to take the offer back. In fact, Florida gives you a week and a half. If you're having second thoughts, see if you can rescind the contract where you are. If you want to rescind, send the request in writing by certified mail, so you can guarantee the company received it. | Pay cash if possible. Pay your maintenance fees. Back out if you have buyer's remorse. |
For a stylish look, factor in your flats with the rest of your outfit. Maybe you wear black flats with black tights to contrast a colorful dress. Or perhaps you wear gray flats to match a gray sweater and skinny jeans. Think about how you can color coordinate your flats with your outfits. You may match your flat color to the color of your tights for a more sleek look, such as black tights with black flats. Or you may mix it up and wear a contrasting tight color with your flats, such as navy tights with black flats or black tights with gray flats. Wearing brightly colored flats can be a fun way to dress up a simple outfit, especially in winter when you may wear a lot of dark colors. Don't be afraid to add a pop of color to an outfit with a pair of colored or patterned flats. If you are wearing flats to the office during the winter months, you may go for flats that have added details, such as rhinestones, sparkles, or embroidery. You can also opt for flats that have leather straps or velvet buckles for added style. Flats that have a pattern, such as a floral or woven pattern, can also be a fun option for the office. You can wear more casual flats to school or for running errands during the day. Wear plain leather ballet flats to school or patterned flats for a day of errands. You may go for flats that are easy to slide on and off with socks or tights. Wearing flats with socks and jeans can also be a fun casual day look. Go for colorful socks with plain flats and skinny jeans for a casual but put together look. | Match your flats to the rest of your outfit. Go for dressy flats at the office. Try casual flats at school or on a day out. |
Select a ripened banana and remove the peel. In a clean bowl, mash up the banana with a fork until it is as smooth as possible. You can also peel the banana and drop it into a blender or food processor. Blend for a few seconds until the banana is completely smooth. For added nutrients, add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of honey, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of milk, 1 egg, and/or 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil. You can mix all of these at once, or just add one or a few of these add-ins depending on your hair type and desired effect. Use a fork to stir, or add to your blender or food processor until your add-ins are completely mixed with the mashed banana. Olive oil and honey are both highly conditioning and can help prevent breakage and promote hair growth. Milk helps strengthen your hair and can make it extra shiny. Eggs contain vitamins A and E, as well as biotin, which help promote healthy growth. Bananas are high in potassium and contain a lot of moisture all on their own, so feel free to skip add-ins. You will still end up with a great conditioner that can help prevent split ends and soften your hair. Scoop a bit of the banana mask mixture into your hands, about 2 to 3 tablespoons (44 mL) at a time. Rub the mask into a section of your hair. If you have split ends, spend a few seconds concentrating on rubbing the banana mask into the ends of your hair. Repeat this until all your hair is covered. Discard any leftover banana mask. If your scalp tends to be dry, rub the mask into your hair but leave about a dollop or so left. Massage this last bit of banana mask into your scalp for about 1 minute. It might be a good idea to wear clothes that you don't mind staining, or you can wrap a towel around your shoulders to protect your clothing. This will give your hair ample time to absorb the nutrients. You can leave your hair uncovered, or you can protect your clothes and surroundings by putting on a shower cap, or by lightly wrapping your hair in a towel. If your hair tends to be oily and you have added olive oil into your mixture, wash the banana mask out after 15 minutes to avoid absorbing too much oil into your hair. Using your regular shampoo, wash out the banana mask thoroughly. If you used honey or olive oil in your mixture, you may need to shampoo more than once to remove all of the treatment from your hair. If you used olive oil (which is quite dense), you will likely want to skip using a bottled conditioner for at least one wash after the banana mask to avoid weighing down your hair. For best results, use your banana mask on your hair every week, up to 3 times per week depending on your hair type and add-ins. Feel free to experiment with different add-ins until you find what works best for your hair. If you plan to continuously add olive oil in and your hair is particularly damaged or dry, you can use your banana mask up to 3 times per week. If your hair is oily, however, you will likely want to stick to one treatment per week. | Mash up a ripe banana. Mix in honey, milk, a raw egg, and/or olive oil. Apply the banana mask to your hair. Let the banana mask sit on your hair for 30 minutes. Rinse out the banana mask. Repeat 1 to 3 times per week. |
Pluck or cut these flowers off to skip the first harvest and produce a stronger second harvest. If you have a day-neutral or everbearing variety, remove flowers until the end of June to get a harvest in the fall. If you have a June-bearing variety, remove all flowers in the first year. Since pots can't get nutrients from the ground, it is important to replenish the soil in the pot each year. March or April are good months to do this. If you’re using small containers, like window boxes or hanging baskets, replace the soil entirely. Remove the strawberry gently from the pot, being careful not to disturb the roots. Discard any remaining soil and replace it with fresh potting soil. If you’re using a large growing bed or pot, just mix fresh compost into the top layer of soil in the pot. You do not need to replace all of the soil. Your strawberry plant will put out long, leafless vines. Seedlings and roots will grow from these runners for new plants, but they will also divert energy away from berry production. Cut these runners off with a pair of gardening shears. If you want to grow new strawberry plants, keep the runners. Pin the small plantlet on the stalk into the soil using a hairpin or a piece of wire. Once it sprouts leaves, cut it free from the mother plant and move it to a separate container. Harvest all strawberries once they ripen, and don't leave any rotting berries on the bush. To pick the berries, simply twist the stem off the plant. Wash the strawberries before eating. | Remove the flowers that appear in the first year. Add new soil or compost to the pot in spring. Get rid of runners unless you want to grow new strawberry plants. Harvest the strawberries when they turn mostly red. |
If you've installed a third-party program like WinZip, WinRAR, or 7-Zip, you won't be able to unzip files according to the steps in this method. You can ensure that your computer uses the default software instead by doing the following: Open Start. Type in choose a default app, then click Choose a default app for each file type in the Start menu. Scroll down to the .zip heading, then click the program to the right of it. If you can't find the .zip option, your computer is set up to use the default software to open ZIP folders. Click Windows Explorer in the pop-up menu. Go to the folder in which the ZIP folder is stored. Skip this step if the ZIP folder is on the Desktop. Doing so opens the ZIP folder in File Explorer. It's a tab at the top of the window. Doing so opens the Extract toolbar near the top of the window. This is in the Extract toolbar. A new window will open. If you want to place the unzipped folder in a location other than the current folder in which the ZIP folder is stored, do the following: Click Browse... on the right side of the window. Click the name of the folder in which you want to store the unzipped folder. Click Select Folder. It's at the bottom of the window. Your ZIP folder's contents will begin extracting to an unzipped folder in your selected location. If the "Show extracted files when complete" box isn't checked, check it before you click Extract to ensure that the extracted folder will open upon completion. Once the extraction completes, the unzipped folder will open to reveal the ZIP folder's extracted contents. If the extraction completes and the unzipped folder doesn't open, go to the location in which the unzipped folder is stored and double-click the unzipped folder to open it. | Make sure your computer is set to use default software for ZIP folders. Find the ZIP folder. Double-click the ZIP folder. Click Extract. Click Extract all. Select a different extraction location if necessary. Click Extract. Wait for the unzipped folder to open. |
Some units like the Optimus G Pro have its slot located just along the sides of the phone while some smaller, lower-end units, like Optimus M, have its slot located at the back. If the SIM tray is at the back, you will need to pry off the back cover first as well as remove the battery before you can access it. Once you find the SIM card slot on your phone, turn off your phone, remove the SIM from your carrier, and replace it with another SIM from another network, either local or international. Press the device's Power button and wait for it to boot up. Instead of the normal home screen you get when you start your phone, you’ll now get a message screen telling you that the SIM card used is unknown and your phone needs to be unlocked first before it can use the said SIM card. Press “OK” once you’re done, and a confirmation message will appear on the screen notifying you that the code has been accepted and your LG Optimus phone is now unlocked and can be used on other network carrier/service providers. | Locate the SIM card slot on your phone. Power off your phone and insert a SIM card from another provider. Turn on your phone. Type in the unlock code using the onscreen keypad on your phone. |
Don't worry about being too precise with the slicing; this is just to make the blending easier later on. You will need to freeze the bananas for at least 1 hour, but 6 hours would be better. You can try using a blender, but a food processor will blend things more evenly and smoothly. For extra chocolate-y ice cream, use chocolate almond milk instead. If you don't like almond milk at all, you can use another type of milk instead, such as soy, of lactose-free cow's milk. For extra goodness, add 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of almond butter. From time to time, you will need to open up the food processor, and push the mixture down the sides using a spatula. This will help ensure that everything mixes evenly. Try to get vegan chocolate chips, if you can. If you can't find any, use baker's chocolate chips instead. They are made from cocoa and may taste a little bitter, but they don't contain any dairy. You can use an old ice cream container or even a plastic tub with a lid. This will harden the ice cream enough so that you can scoop it out. If you are making this ice cream ahead of time, it may be too hard to scoop the next day. If that happens, let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes until it softens enough to scoop. You can serve it as it is, or you can top it off with extra goodies, such as cocoa nibs, sprinkles, or crumbled nuts. | Peel, slice, and freeze 3 ripe bananas. Add the bananas, almond milk, and cocoa powder into a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Blend until everything is smooth and creamy. Stir in the chocolate chips. Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Place the container into the freezer for 1 to 2 hours. Scoop and serve the ice cream. |
In many settings, it is desirable to learn decision-making and control policies through learning or from expert demonstrations.The most common approaches under this framework are Behaviour Cloning, and Inverse Reinforcement Learning.Recent methods for IRL have demonstrated the capacity to learn effective policies with access to a very limited set of demonstrations, a scenario in which BC methods often fail.Unfortunately, directly comparing the algorithms for these methods does not provide adequate intuition for understanding this difference in performance.This is the motivating factor for our work.We begin by presenting-MAX, a generalization of AIRL, a state-of-the-art IRL method.-MAX provides grounds for more directly comparing the objectives for LfD.We demonstrate that-MAX, and by inheritance AIRL, is a subset of the cost-regularized IRL framework laid out by Ho & Ermon.We conclude by empirically evaluating the factors of difference between various LfD objectives in the continuous control domain. | Distribution matching through divergence minimization provides a common ground for comparing adversarial Maximum-Entropy Inverse Reinforcement Learning methods to Behaviour Cloning. |
You can make some luxurious and moisturizing shaving cream using shea butter and a few other ingredients. Here is what you will need: 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup shea butter ¼ cup olive oil Put the pot on the stove, and set the heat to "low." Drop in your oil and butter and wait for both to melt. Be sure to stir every so often so that they melt evenly. Because of their low melting points, this should not take long. Once the coconut oil and shea butter have melted, lift the pot off the stove and transfer everything into a heat-safe bowl. Add in the olive oil and stir to blend everything together. The liquid will look translucent. As the oils and butters harden, they will turn an opaque yellow color. Consider labeling this bowl so that someone does not mistake your shaving cream for butter and eat it. You can do this by using a hand mixer, or a food processor with a whisk attachment. This should take about three minutes. Because of the low-melting points of coconut oil and shea butter, you will need to store your shaving cream in a cool, dry place. | Gather your ingredients. Melt the coconut oil and shea butter in a small pot. Pour the melted butter and oil into a bowl and add the olive oil. Put the bowl into the fridge and let it cool. Whip the hardened oils and butters until they become light and fluffy. Transfer the shaving cream to a seal-able container and store it properly. |
It is an Italian-designed metal vessel that disassembles into three parts, and uses steam pressure to brew coffee. Check Step 1 here for a good diagram and the following description of a moka pot: They have three chambers, one for water, one for grounds and one for the finished product. The bottom chamber is for the water. It usually has a pressure valve as well. The middle chamber is for your finely ground coffee. Pack it in lightly. The top chamber is the collection point for the brewed espresso / coffee. When the water boils, remove it from the heat source. This step is not required but is recommended to prevent the metal moka pot from overheating and imparting a metallic taste. Again, this is not absolutely necessary, but is recommended to prevent the coffee from acquiring a metallic taste. | Understand how a moka pot works. Preheat enough water for the bottom moka pot chamber in a separate kettle or pot. Wrap the pot with a cold dish towel or run it under cold tap water. |
The longer the stick is, the better: you want to allow your cat to scratch and lunge at the toy without scratching your hand or arm. Do not poke your cat with the stick. This could cause serious injury to your pet. For this reason, you may want to attach something soft and blunt to the end of the stick, like cotton balls or a cut-open ping pong ball. These can either be attached directly to the end of the stick, or to the soft cotton or ping pong ball cap affixed to the stick. Cats tend to like feathered toys because they resemble birds, a natural prey animal for cats. Glue is the strongest adhesive, but if your cat chews off any excess glue it could cause serious illness. For this reason, you may want to tape the feather to the stick. You can pull the feather stick across the floor, dangle it in the air, or see what your cat will come up with on its own. | Find a long stick. Attach a small cluster of feathers to the stick. Wiggle the toy around. |
If you’d rather not go the handmade route and prefer the clean simplicity of a computer design, you can use a simple editing program to create your notebook cover page. Programs like Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop or the online editor Pixlr are perfect for this sort of project, although an even simpler program like Microsoft Paint will also do the trick. A photo editor will allow you to produce a more precise design by lining up text, giving you the freedom to choose fonts and adding professional borders. You can even import pictures to use as part of the design. Word processors make it easy to format text the way you want it and add pictures to go with it, while one advantage of photo editing programs is that they give you greater control over how to alter pictures and let you drag, layer and angle bits of text for better customization. You don't have to limit yourself to just one method—try designing a cover page with the necessary basic information on your computer, then printing it out and finish decorating it by hand. Put down all the information you need for your cover page: your name, the notebook's subject, teacher, grade and homeroom. With a editing program you’ll have the freedom to choose the way you want your text to look and where exactly you want it positioned on the page. Decide how you want to lay out the information on your cover page. You could list it all down the left hand side to save the middle of the page for pictures, or center it and arrange pictures around it. Use the “import” or “paste from” option in the editing program to use pictures from the internet as part of your cover page. Pictures can be shrunk or enlarged to better fit the page, or their individual properties can be adjusted. Find pictures or clip art related to the subject you’re studying, or get funky and decorate your notebook with pics of your favorite sport or celebrity. It's all up to you! Don't use photos that are graphic or offensive. Remember, your notebook is part of your scholastic materials. Instead of just using the text bar to type your name and class information, make use of the word processor's text capabilities, like choosing different fonts and colors, as part of your design. Spell out a couple of lines of song lyrics, or maybe highlight a favorite quotation to keep you motivated to study. Typed text doesn't have to be boring. Play around with text features and see if you can come up with fun new ways to add a few words to your cover. Fonts like Impact, Comic Sans and Wingdings come preloaded on most word processors programs and are more playful than ordinary professional fonts. If you enjoy writing creatively, challenge yourself by coming up with a personalized slogan to act as an introduction for what you'll find in your notebook. Once you’ve come up with a design you like, print it and use it for the new cover of your notebook. If you use a 3-ring binder, you can slide the printed page right into the plastic cover and you’re done! If you use a different type of notebook, you’ll have to attach the cover page to your notebook by using tape, glue or staples. Taping or stapling around the edge of the cover page will hold it in place and allow it to be changed out at a later time with little difficulty, while glue will hold better but is messier to work with and isn't easily removed. Be careful: watch your fingers while you’re stapling. | Use a photo editor or word processor to design a cover page. Type your name, subject and other information. Include pictures. Take advantage of the text editor. Print your cover page. |
Tap the Facebook app icon (mobile) or go to https://www.facebook.com/ in your browser (desktop). If you aren't signed into Facebook, you'll need to enter your Facebook email address (or phone number) and password before continuing. It's near the top of the Facebook page or screen. On Android, tap the status box before proceeding. Click Photo/Video below the status box (desktop), or tap Photo or Photo/Video below the status box (mobile). Click or tap the photo that you want to upload to Facebook. If you want to upload multiple photos at once on desktop, hold down Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ Command (Mac) while clicking each photo you want to upload. To upload multiple photos at once on mobile, tap each photo that you want to upload. Click Open (desktop) or tap Done (mobile). Click or tap Post in the status window to upload your photo(s) to Facebook. | Open Facebook. Find the status box. Select the "Photo" option. Select a photo. Confirm your selection. Post your photo(s). |
Every computer comes equipped with some type of application to store photos. Windows has Microsoft Media Center and Macs have iPhoto. Search through your applications until you find the right application. If you are using a Linux or Chromebook, you may have to download or use a chrome app. Before being able to organize your photos, you’ll need to import them into the software's photo library. Many softwares will popup a message if you attach a camera or other devices with photos. Allow the library to store your photos. If you are already have your photos saved to your hard drive, you’ll need to import them. The import function is usually found under "File" "Import." Select a group or album of photos and then click the slideshow tab near the bottom of the screen. Create a memorable name for your slideshow. Click and drag the photos to arrange them in the order of your liking. Add music to your slideshow by selecting music. You can edit individual slides by pressing adjust. Open Windows Media Center by selecting it from the programs list. Select the photo library on the start screen. You can either play a slideshow of the entire photos in Media Center or create a specific folder to use for the slideshow. Create a folder and drag all the desired photos into that folder. Then click “play slideshow” when you’re ready to see the results. Depending on what photo library you selected, you should have some effects to choose from. iPhoto allows you to adjust the transitions between photos and even offers the Ken Burns effect. The editing bar should be around the perimeter of the editing screen of the slideshow. Experiment with the options to keep the slideshow entertaining. | Locate your photo library software. Import your photos. Create a slideshow in iPhoto. Create a slideshow in Media Center. Use the software's effects. |
There are several acceptable implements you could use to trim your cat's nails. You might want to use regular nail clippers of the same variety people use. You might use guillotine-style clippers. Or you might use clippers that more closely resemble pliers. Whatever you choose to use, ensure the blades of the tool remain sharp. Since all cats are different, there is no universally best way to situate your cat in advance of trimming its nails. Get to know what sort of position your cat is most at ease in, and help it adopt this position before you begin trimming its nails. For instance, some cats are most relaxed when sitting on their human's lap. Other cats are most at ease when propped on a particular piece of furniture, or in a particular room. Take the paw whose nails you wish to clip in your hand. Using your thumb and index finger, squeeze the top and bottom of the paw at a point just behind the point from which the claw extends. This will cause the claw to extend. Clip the end of the claw carefully. Don't try to cut all the cat's nails in one sitting. Do one or two paws per session. Don't clip the quick. The quick is an interconnected network of blood vessels in the part of the nail closest to the cat's paw. You can identify the quick by looking for a pinkish or reddish mass within the nail. If you don't feel comfortable clipping your cat's nails, go to a veterinarian or professional groomer to have your cat's nails clipped. | Get clippers. Situate your cat. Clip the cat’s claw. |
Set your oven temperature to 225 °F (107 °C) and allow it to preheat for about 15 minutes. Do not put your grapes in the oven before it's preheated, as this will affect their quality. This temperature will allow you to bake grapes into raisins in around 4 hours. If you’d rather make raisins more slowly, you can opt instead to set your oven to 150 °F (66 °C) and bake your grapes for around 36 hours. Making raisins more slowly takes much longer, but also reduces your risk of overcooking or overdrying your grapes. Run your grapes under running water to wash them. Use scissors or your fingers to remove any large stems from the grapes. Throw out any grapes that are spoiled. All-natural produce wash can also be used to wash your grapes. Use a small amount of vegetable or canola oil to very lightly grease 2 rimmed baking sheets. Then, evenly spread your grapes out onto the sheets. Avoid having the grapes touch each other as much as possible. You can also use parchment paper if you’d rather not place the grapes on oil. While you should spread your grapes out on the trays in a way that gives them space between each other, your raisins won't be ruined if the grapes are touching each other. You want your raisins to be mostly dried but still slightly plump. Check in several times during the baking process to avoid any mishaps. Feel free to remove the grapes after less than 4 hours if they’re sufficiently dried before then. How long your grapes should cook for will vary based on their size and how dry you like your raisins. Larger grapes will take longer to dry out than smaller grapes. Once the raisins are sufficiently dried, carefully remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 30 minutes. If any raisins are stuck to the baking sheet, use a thin metal spatula to free them. Once the raisins are completely cooled, transfer them to a sealable airtight container for storage. Place the container in the refrigerator to keep the raisins fresh. Your raisins should keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. | Preheat your oven to 225 °F (107 °C). Wash your grapes and remove the stems. Grease 2 baking sheets with oil and spread the grapes on them. Bake your grapes in the oven for 4 hours or until they’re shriveled. Remove the raisins from the oven and allow them to cool. Store your raisins in a sealed container and refrigerate them. |
If you’ve already played a few games with the lacrosse head, it's likely covered in grass or dirt stains. You should clean these off before dyeing the head, or the dye job will turn out poorly. Fill your sink up with warm water and 1-2 squirts of dish soap. Scrub the head with a sponge until all of the grass marks and dirt stains have come off. If you’re using a clean, new lacrosse head, you won't need to wash it before dyeing. Pick up a couple colors that complement one another or that match your team's colors. For example, you could dye the head red and blue, black and yellow, or red and green. You’ll be able to find lacrosse head dye at most large athletic-supply stores. If they’re sold out, you may be able to find the dye at a lacrosse specialty store if there's one in your area. If this is your first time dyeing a lacrosse head, stick with 1 color until you’ve gotten some dyeing experience. Untie the small knots that hold the string netting to the lacrosse head and set the string net aside. This will keep the string itself from being dyed when you color the head. Set the string aside for now. Some people may want to dye the pocket of their lacrosse head, in which case you can leave the string in! But, this approach is pretty uncommon. Tear off a few strips of duct tape and wrap them around any spots on the plastic lacrosse head that you’d like to remain uncolored. Remember that the spots you’re about to tape are going to remain white when the stick is complete. You can get as creative with this as you like! For example, try cutting star or triangle shapes out of the duct tape and spacing them out along the lacrosse head to give it a creative pattern. If you want the numbers or your team name on the lacrosse head to remain undyed, cover them with tape. Or, if you want to dye the head in a striped pattern, alternate taped and non-taped sections along the length of the head. On the other hand, if you’d like to dye the entire lacrosse head 1 color—whether or not you’re using the marbling technique—you can skip using tape. | Scrub a used lacrosse head with a sponge and dish soap. Select 1-2 colors of dye to color the lacrosse head. Remove the string from the lacrosse head. Place duct tape over parts of the head you want to remain uncolored. |
You can send a small swatch of the leather (there will be extra underneath the seat) to the liquid leather distributor to find an exact match. Or, provide the color code or name to the distributor to make sure you get the right shade. Liquid leather is a combination filler and adhesive compound that can be purchased online and in many auto parts and upholstery stores. Test the product in an inconspicuous spot before applying it to the rest of the seat. Adjust the color with the provided toner or exchange it for a better match, if necessary. Sweep any any debris or crumbs, then put a small amount of leather cleaner on a soft cloth or rag. Scrub the seats with the cloth to remove dirt and grime. Then, put a mild solvent, like 50% isopropyl alcohol, on a clean rag and wipe down the seats to remove any residue. Allow the seats to dry completely before moving on. Dilute the liquid leather with water by 30% before rubbing it into cracks and creases. Wipe off the seat with a damp cloth so that the product is removed from the good leather and left in the cracks. Let the liquid leather dry then apply another coat to strengthen the color or build up cracks, if necessary. Once the worn areas have dried, apply an even coat of liquid leather to the entire seat. This will ensure that the whole seat is the same color and will make repaired areas less noticeable. Once the liquid leather has dried completely, you should condition the leather to prevent it from cracking further. Use a leather conditioner and apply it with a soft cloth to the entire seat. Allow it to dry fully before sitting on the seat. | Ensure the liquid leather matches perfectly. Clean your leather seats. Apply diluted liquid leather with a sponge to worn areas. Add a full-strength coat to the entire seat. Condition the leather after it dries. |
It may seem obvious to pose such a question, but doing so shows your genuine concern and commitment to helping your sibling get better. Professional help is required to help your sibling overcome whatever they're feeling. However, there may be something you can do immediately to make them more comfortable or temporarily distract them from upsetting thoughts or feelings. Approach your sibling and say, "You haven't seemed like yourself lately. What can I do to support you better?" Simply listening to your sibling vent their frustrations or fears may offer them some level of comfort. Rushing to reassure or dismiss without hearing the person's full story is a common mistake made by friends and loved ones of suicidal persons.Pull up a chair and find a quiet place for the two of you to go so that they can express what they're feeling. Actively listen by: Asking open-ended questions: "What happened to make you feel this way?" or "How long have you been feeling this way?" Summarizing what the person said: "So, you've been feeling pretty bad ever since you dropped out of college." Reflecting, or repeating a word back: Your sibling says, "Yes, I've felt just lost in my life since then." You can reflect by repeating, "Lost..." to encourage them to continue. Clarifying points that the person skirts over: "Tell me more about that." Reacting to the message: "You have really been having a tough time. I appreciate you sharing your feelings with me." Becoming angry because they want to take their life, blaming yourself or your parents for how they feel, or chastising them for breaking moral or religious principles will only lead to your sibling retreating further into themselves and pushing you out. Leave your own ego and agenda at the door. Being a source of support means putting aside any differences of opinion to show genuine concern for this person. If you have the urge to state a judgment, such as "Oh, that's what bothering you?", just don't say anything at all. Practice your active listening skills and be present for your sibling. You might say something like, "We all think or feel things we aren't proud of. I won't judge you for what you think or how you feel." Feeling depressed and suicidal can be the equivalent of having a stormy gray cloud overhead that doesn't seem to ever leave. Give your sibling a small ray of sunshine by demonstrating your belief in them and hope for the future. You might say something like: "I know it seems hard, but you can feel better with professional help." "It may not look like it today, but these feelings are only temporary." "You are not alone." "Your life is important to me. Whatever it takes, I will help you through this." If you and your sibling generally have a touchy-feely sort of relationship, a hug just might show them how much you care. Hugs release oxytocin, a hormone that is known to reduce stress and increase the sense of trust and security. If a hug isn't your guys' thing, a pat on the back or throwing an arm around their shoulder might do the trick. If physical touch isn't normally exchanged between the two of you, show your concern in verbal ways like listening or asking how you can help. | Ask how you can help. Listen to show you care. Refrain from judging, criticizing or blaming. Be hopeful. Offer physical touch. |
Keep the wedding party separate from the guests for 1 hour at the beginning of the reception. For a traditional Italian wedding, this is called cocktail hour and, as the name suggests, guests are served cocktails in preparation for the wedding party to arrive. After cocktail hour, the guests should gather in the reception area, clearing a path down the center for the bridal party. As the bride and groom enter the reception, they are announced as husband and wife. The band of choice should be able to play traditional Italian wedding songs. An abundance of flowers and ribbons is customary for Italian weddings. The first dance in a traditional Italian wedding belongs to the bride and groom, and is followed by formal dances involving different members of the bridal party. After the formal dances, the guests are invited to join in. Each member of the wedding party, and anyone else who volunteers, may choose to give a speech in honor of the newly married couple. Champagne, cocktails and sweet liquors are served to both the bridal party and the guests during this time, which may be a relatively lengthy part of the ceremony. Italian weddings place a great emphasis on the reception meal, which may be served in as many as 14 courses. Customary choices include: Antipasto. This first-course dish traditionally includes Italian delicacies such as prosciutto, olives, stuffed mushrooms, pickled peppers, salami and calamari. Italian wedding soup. Pastas, breads, meats, fruits, salads and cheeses. Symbolic wedding foods. Powdered sugar-coated dough twists, called Wanda, are served to bring good tidings to the bride and groom, and sugared almond Italian candy is served to symbolize the bitter and the sweet of a marriage. Beverages. Wine and coffee are customary, in addition to more conventional mealtime beverages like water, milk, tea and juice. Desserts. A variety of desserts are served, including pastries, cakes, candies, fruits and wedding cake. The words "evviva gli sposi," meaning "long live the newlyweds," is traditionally exclaimed throughout the reception as wine glasses are raised in celebration. | Hold a cocktail hour. Stage an entrance. Hire a band. Decorate according to Italian tradition. Dance. Orchestrate speeches. Serve Italian cuisine. Toast in Italian tradition. |
Once you have the proper licenses, certifications, and education to practice, you can start looking for jobs at different organizations. Some organizations that need child psychologists include, mental health clinics, legal organizations, hospitals, and research centers such as universities. Use online job boards to find jobs in your area. Take your time and do research on each company to determine the best fit for you. Because you've already undergone your residency and internship or practicum period, there's a good chance you've already networked with people in the psychology or health fields. Reach out to old colleagues or bosses and let them know that you've completed your education and are ready to practice. Often, if there's a position available, you will get precedence over someone who did not do their residency there. Once you've applied and gotten a callback, your potential employer will want you to come in for an interview. Make sure that you have a good demeanor, especially if you are going to be working in direct contact with children. The hospital or organization you are working for will also be looking for additional skills and knowledge over the newest techniques in cognitive therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy. Typically you'll need years of practice in the industry before opening your own practice. In addition to being on the top of your field, you'll also need to understand the basic principles of business and marketing to make your practice stand out from the rest. Retain old patients and try to get new business through referrals and word-of-mouth. Work with a business development consultant if you aren't business savvy or are not sure about the technical aspects of starting your own practice like billing and getting new customers. | Apply to organizations that need child psychologists. Use your networking connections to find a job. Go on the interview. Start your own practice. |
Think about how your weaknesses have affected your ability to complete tasks or reach goals. How did you deal with those situations? How would you handle a similar situation now, based on your experience and growth as a person and a professional? For example, maybe you failed to meet a project deadline at a previous job because you took on too many projects at once. Did you become better at prioritizing your tasks after that? If you were faced with a similar situation now, would you ask for help from a colleague or supervisor instead of trying to handle it all yourself? Once you’ve identified your weaknesses, come up with some specific steps you are actively taking to improve in those areas. This could include things like taking classes to close gaps in your skillset, adopting strategies to help you stay better organized, or getting coaching to improve your communication skills. For example, “I lack on-the-job experience in grant-writing, but I’ve taken several online grant-writing classes, and I’m working toward earning a certification.” Before going into the interview, figure out exactly what you want to say and write it down. You don't need to memorize every word, but practice it enough so that you can confidently touch on all the points you want to address. For example, you might write something like: “In my last job, I had a tendency to take on too many projects at once, and I had a hard time admitting when I needed help. After I missed an important project deadline, I started making an effort to select my projects more carefully and manage my time better. I worked with my supervisors and co-workers to split up our responsibilities in a more logical and efficient way. Because of that experience, I now have a much better idea of what kind of workload I can handle effectively.” In case you have not already taken any steps to address your weaknesses, you can write down possible steps to improve yourself in the future . “I have just done the minimum to get by in college. I have not pushed myself to do my best, either academically or in campus events/ clubs etc. When I look back, there are so many opportunities I have missed by being lazy. From now on, I intend to make the most of every opportunity I get in life!” | Find examples of how you have grown from past challenges. Describe how you are managing and improving your weaknesses. Write a script. |
Before you get married, the ring should be worn on your right hand, rather than your left. Wearing it on your ring finger shows that you're romantically inclined, but have not yet found the person you are going to marry. The heart should point toward the end of your finger, rather than into the center of your hand, and the crown should point inward. This shows the world that you're open to finding love, and that your heart is available to give to another person. When you've found someone special and made a commitment to date them, turn the ring around so that the heart points toward the center of your hand. This shows that your heart is currently unavailable. Leave the ring on your right ring finger, though, since you are still unmarried. | Wear the ring on the ring finger of your right hand. Wear the ring with the heart facing out to show that you're single. Wear the ring with the heart facing in to show that you're dating. |
Global trendsetters tend to be musicians, actors, and other celebrities. They often bring existing subcultural trends to the mainstream or kick start crazes based simply on their personal tastes. Regardless, they tend to be a good barometer when you're trying to spot a trend. Pay close attention to what they wear. If you see a celebrity sporting a unique look that you love, borrow it. Don't copy the outfit exactly, but take inspiration from it. Fashion trends can be fabric types, color palettes, and specific garments. When planning a similar outfit, use one or two of these aspects instead of all three. That way, you may start a trend in your peer group without being accused of simply being a copycat. Fashion magazines are also a great way to research what's on-trend. Social media has become an extremely important tool for trendsetters as a way to both track and disseminate information. Follow users who are popular and are in line with your own sensibilities. Check out the "trending" sections of popular websites. Create a personal feed for yourself using an aggregator to help keep track of what's trending in your personal area of interest. Some experts are now using high tech computer algorithms to create and even predict style trends. If you're technologically inclined, consider researching and possibly using these methods yourself. If you can afford to travel, try going to cities known for fashion like Paris, New York, and Shanghai. If you live in a rural or suburban area, visit the nearest urban center to get an idea of what's trending. If you already live in a fashion-forward city, go to restaurants, shops, clubs, and neighborhoods that you know to be trendy. Check out what other people are wearing to guess at what may be the next trend to hit the mainstream. If you notice multiple people sporting a style you haven't seen before, it's probably the sign of a new trend. Remember that looks come back in style over the years. Don't get rid of any quality clothing or accessories just because a trend has passed. Instead, save these items for when that look is back in vogue. That way, you'll have a partial wardrobe ready to go for next time. Spotting when a trend is waning is just as important to a trendsetter as tracking its start. In order to stay on-trend, you will need to recognize when a trend begins to end before anyone else does. From there, jump ship to the next potential big thing as soon as possible. An easy way to tell when a trend has gone stale is how ubiquitous it becomes. If you start to see a style that was once quirky and unique become mass-marketed, it's safe to say it's no longer trendy. | Keep current with pop culture. Track trends on social media. Travel to hip locations where trends tend to start. Understand the fashion cycle. Know when a trend is over. |
Wet the paste to loosen it, then use your fingers to work it out of your hair. Stand under the shower jet to wash the paste out of your hair. It's best to use cool water because it will seal your hair shaft, making your hair look shinier. Don't use shampoo on your hair right after you bleach it, if you can avoid it. You don't want to stress your hair too much after lightening it. Apply your normal conditioner or a toning conditioner if your color is brassy, then massage it into your scalp to help ease any irritation you may have from the hydrogen peroxide-baking soda paste. Then, let the conditioner sit on your hair for about 3 minutes before rinsing with cool water. The cool water will close your hair shaft and make your hair look shiny. Using heating products, like a hair dryer or straightener, can damage your hair, so it's best to skip them after bleaching your hair. Give your hair at least several days to recover before you resume using heat treatments, if you do at all. When you heat style your hair, use a heat protectant to minimize damage. Bleaching your hair can dry it out, so take extra good care of it afterwards. You’re likely eager to get the look you want, but it's best to take your time. While hydrogen peroxide and baking soda are safe to use, they can cause damage if you use them too often. If you want to lighten your hair more, wait at least a week before you bleach your hair again. However, waiting 2 weeks is even better. This will help you keep your hair as healthy as possible while you create your new look. | Rinse your hair with cool water to remove the paste. Condition your hair, then rinse it with cool water. Air dry your hair after you bleach it to avoid damaging it. Wait at least a week between treatments if you want lighter hair. |
Keep a journal where you write down how much time you spend on every activity in your daily life. If you keep track of your time for a full week, you can pinpoint activities that dominate your daily routine. Once you’ve determined what types of activities you typically spend time on, sort them into larger categories. For example, you can have categories for academic, recreational, work, or social activities. Once you’ve sorted your activities into groups you need to determine what categories need to take priority in your life. Managing time is all about balance, so dedicate more time in your life for activities that are most important for achieving your goals. If you need to work to pay your rent and want to maintain a high GPA, you should prioritize spending more time on these sorts of activities. | Monitor how you spend your time for a week. Sort your activities into groups. Prioritize your needs. |
Getting regular physical activity is an important part to a healthy lifestyle. In addition, regular physical activity is important to maintain heart health. Health professionals suggest being active at least three to four times a week. This amount of exercise has been shown to help lower your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol and help you maintain a healthy weight. Specifically, it's important to aim for about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio activity each week. You can walk, jog, dance, use the elliptical or go hiking. In addition to cardio, add in one to two days of strength or resistance training. Try yoga, weight lifting or pilates. . Smoking is a well known cause of many chronic and very serious health conditions. There is a direct link to smoking and heart disease. Studies have shown that smoking causes the hardening of arteries and build of plaque as well. This can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Quit smoking as soon as possible. Cold turkey is the quickest way to quit; however, it's also the most difficult. If you're having difficulty quitting, consider seeing your primary care doctor for help. He or she may be able to provide you with medication to help you quit or refer you to a smoking cessation program. Maintaining a healthy weight is important to your general health. It also plays a serious role in the prevention of heart disease. If you're overweight or obese, you're at a higher risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin resistance. These are the same risk factors for heart disease. Determine if your at a healthy weight by figuring out what your BMI is. You can use online calculators to figure out your BMI. If your BMI is between 25.0-29.9 you're considered overweight. If it's above 30.0 you're considered obese. If you've determined you're overweight or obese, consider losing some weight to help you reach a healthier weight. Talk to your doctor about appropriate weight loss programs or diets to help reduce your weight and your risk for heart disease. . A more unusual risk of heart disease is stress. Studies have shown that stress can influence your risk for a variety of health conditions including heart disease. Stress is something we must all deal with, but many people choose to overeat, smoke, drink or be physically inactive when they're feeling stressed. These are all behaviors that can increase your risk of heart disease. Talk to friends or family members, go for a walk, listen to calming music, do yoga, meditate or take a hot shower to help reduce your stress. Chronic stress has been linked to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Stressful work and demanding jobs have also been linked to high blood pressure. Stress resulting from job loss, too, can affect blood pressure. If you're having difficulty reducing stress, consider talking to a therapist or counselor for additional stress management techniques. | Exercise regularly. Quit smoking Maintain a healthy weight. Reduce stress |
Get together for coffee or lunch at a casual, non-romantic place. Treat your meeting as just that: a meeting. It's not a date, no matter how much it may feel like one. If the place you are meeting serves alcohol, don't drink at all or limit yourself to one drink. Too many drinks could impair your judgment with your ex. Drive separately to your meeting place. Don't meet at your house or your ex's house. Being alone together could lead to more, and you are only interested in friendship. You don't want to look like you are coming on to your ex. A handshake, a hug, or a peck on the cheek are all appropriate, but don't take it beyond that. You do not want to indicate to your ex that you are interested in anything more than a friendship. If your ex tries anything that you are not comfortable with, get physical distance between the two of you and let them know you are not interested. You could say, “John, I just wanted to get together so we could catch up, but I'm not interested in rekindling a relationship. I know it's easy to fall into old habits, but I just don't want to go down that road again.” Ask what your ex has been doing and if they have anything new to report. Share your own updates as well. Be a good listener and ask a lot of questions about your ex's life, family, job, and interests. Don't monopolize the conversation. If you run out of things to talk about in your own lives, you can always talk about current events, recent movies you've seen, or sports you both follow. Understand that the conversation might be awkward at first. Be patient. The two of you haven't talked to each other for a while, and it may feel uncomfortable, especially if you parted on a bad note. The first time you meet up again, it may not be appropriate to delve too deeply into the past, beyond apologizing for hurting each other. Think about this meeting as taking a step into a new future, and not a rehashing of pain from the past. Don't bring up old fights. Don't bring up sentimental memories. There may be a time and place for this later, but not at your first meeting. You may wish to offer a more formal apology for any pain you caused during your relationship. You could say something like, “I know I said this earlier when we first started texting, but I did want to apologize in person for how our relationship ended. I know I said some mean things, and I hurt you. I hope we can move on and build a friendship.” While it may feel easy and comfortable to slip back into old habits of your romantic relationship, avoid going down that road. Don't call your ex by their old pet names or bring up old inside jokes, or anything else personal from your relationship. Old emotions may unexpectedly surface when you see your ex in person. If you find yourself getting emotional or feeling overwhelmed, excuse yourself to the bathroom and take some deep breaths. Resist any temptations to be romantic with your ex, whether it is flirtatious or physical. Remember that your goal is only to reconnect with your ex as a friend. | Have a casual meeting. Limit your physical contact. Catch up on each other's lives. Keep it light. Keep it friendly. |
Turn off the computer then open the case and remove the hard drive. The enclosure is most likely secured with Philips head screws at each corner. Removing them is easily done with a Philips head screwdriver. The hard drive should slide onto the circuit board. Male connectors protrude outwards and should align with female connectors that they slide into. They should slide together with minimal effort. Be careful not to force the connection as the connectors can be fragile. If you are experiencing issues pushing the connectors together, check to make sure the connectors are aligned correctly. Once the hard drive and circuit board are connected, place the unit back into the enclosure. Replace and re-tighten the screws that hold the enclosure together. To use the external drive, simply plug it into the appropriately labeled/sized port on the computer. Depending on the size of the hard drive you may have dual cables, one to connect to the computer and another to connect to a power supply. | Remove the internal hard drive from the computer. Open the enclosure. Place the hard drive onto the circuit board. Line up the male-female (opposite) power and data connectors. Push the male-female connectors together. Place the unit back into the enclosure. Close the enclosure. Plug the external drive into your computer. |
Molasses can be made by starting with pomegranate fruit, or by starting with pomegranate juice. It is easier to start with pomegranate juice because you will need to take apart and juice the fruit anyway. Either way, you will end up with the same result. Any type of pomegranate juice will do. Just make sure it is actually made from pomegranates, instead of artificial flavoring. You will need 6-7 pomegranates. If you are starting with the actual fruit, you will need to take it apart in order to juice it. First, find the crown of the pomegranate. Then, take a paring knife and make a circular incision into the crown. Score the pomegranate. Next, tear the pomegranate into sections. Remove the arils (seed pods) by prying them loose. Once you have opened it, you should be removing the arils over a medium-sized bowl filled with water. Repeat this step for each of the 6-7 pomegranates. Put a newspaper or paper towels underneath the pomegranate while you are opening it. You do not need to worry about this step if you are starting with pomegranate juice. At this point, most of the seeds should be floating in water in your bowl. Remove membrane from the bowl and drain the water. Then, pour the arils into a high-speed blender and blend it until it looks like a smoothie. Next, strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer. Pour the juice in a container. You should have enough for 4 cups of juice. Add lemon and sugar to the juice to create a mixture. You will need ½ cup, or 100 grams (3.5 oz), of sugar and ¼ cup (50ml) of lemon juice, which is equal to about one medium-sized lemon. Stir the mixture thoroughly. Adding sugar and lemon keeps the molasses fresher for longer, as well as making the molasses have a sweet and tart flavor. Put the saucepan onto stove on medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low when the juice begins to boil. The mixture should be bubbling slightly at this point. Allow it to simmer for one hour. Stir the mixture occasionally during the hour it is simmering. Stirring it prevents the sugar from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. Most of the liquids should have burned off at this point. It's okay if the mixture is still slightly runny because it will thicken once it cools down. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow it to cool. Allow the mixture at least 30 minutes to cool. Check on it every so often to see if it has cooled down. Pour the molasses into a jar. Make sure it is a jar that can be sealed tightly. Store the jar in the refrigerator. The molasses should last for up to fix months. Pomegranate molasses is great as salad dresses, in sauces, as a meat marinade, and as a topping on desserts. | Choose pomegranates or pomegranate juice. Take apart the pomegranates. Make pomegranate juice. Create a mixture. Pour the mixture into a saucepan. Check on the mixture after an hour. Store the molasses. |
If you have curly hair, there is no strict number of days or weeks recommended between haircuts. You simply need to keep an eye on your hair. When it starts to flatten out at the crown, you should go in for a haircut. Do not style your hair before going to a salon. You want your stylist to cut your hair based on its natural curls. You want to know exactly how your hair will look after a cut. Curly hair looks a lot different when it's wet than when it's dry because wet hair shrinks, so ask your stylist for a dry cut. This will assure that you know your hairstyle before leaving the salon. The good thing about curly hair is that it tends to retain color more. You will not need root touch-ups as often as people with straight hair. For roots, you only need touch-ups every 6 to 10 weeks. For highlights, you will need a touch-up every 10 to 14 weeks. | Get your hair cut when it starts to flatten at the crown. Request a dry cut at salons. Space out time between root touch-ups if you color your hair. |
If both parties agree to a sale of jointly owned property, you should contact a real estate agent as soon as possible and begin the process of appraisals, valuation, and staging it for sale. In an equity transfer, one spouse keeps possession of the property, refinances the mortgage,and takes over full ownership. If you are planning on an equity buy-out, the other party can take a cash payment or a bigger share of another asset in exchange for their equity. If real estate was owned by one party before the marriage, it can be considered that person's exclusive property. However, if both parties shared in the use and benefit, for example, lived in it as the marital residence or collected rents, then the property may be considered ripe for equitable distribution or community property. The spouse who brought the property to the marriage can cede other assets to the other party or stand firm. If you and your partner can't agree, consider seeking legal assistance to determine your rights and options. If you cannot agree, the judge will be the one making the decision. | Decide if real estate will be sold or divided. Consider if a transfer of equity is the best option. Determine how to equitably handle separate real estate. |
Use a measuring spoon to measure out two tablespoons of baking soda and dump them into the boiling water. Use a wooden spatula or spoon to mix the powder with the water. Once you're done, empty out the kitchenware and dry it off with a rag. Pour a tablespoon of baking soda into a bowl and slowly add cold water and mix them together until it forms a paste that's a similar consistency to toothpaste. Spread an even layer of the paste that you created over the inside surfaces of your Le Creuset. You can do this with your hands or a paper towel. You can also use the paste to clean the outside of your Le Creuset pan or pot. The paste will start to absorb some of the stains created from burning your Le Creuset. The next day, fill a spray bottle with distilled white vinegar. This will help clean the pot or pan, and will break up the hardened baking soda paste. Grab an old toothbrush and dip it into the paste that you just created. Go in a circular motion across the burnt parts of your kitchenware until there is no more baking soda paste. Avoid using abrasive scrubbers like steel wool because they can scratch your Le Creuset. Rinse your Le Creuset under cold water and dry it off with a cotton rag. If the burned stains remain, you can repeat the steps until they start to lighten. | Boil baking soda and water in your kitchenware. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with water until it forms a paste. Spread the paste over the burned areas. Let the paste sit overnight. Spray the area with white vinegar. Scrape and wipe down the hardened baking soda paste. Rinse and dry your Le Creuset. |
Before you try to restore any deleted photos with Time Machine, first open the Trash and look for the files there. If you find your photos in the Trash, you can select the photos, right-click a selected file, and click Put Back to restore them to their original locations. Click the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of the screen. A search bar will appear. Doing so searches for the Time Machine app on your computer. Its app icon resembles a teal box with a white clock on it. Doing so opens Time Machine. On the left side of the window, click the folder that contained your photos. Click the upward-facing arrow to the right of the Time Machine window to scroll through backups until you see your deleted photos appear in the main window. If you scroll past the photos' creation date and they still aren't showing up, you can't use Time Machine to restore them. Click and drag your mouse across a group of files to select them all, or hold ⌘ Command and click individual files to select them independently. It's a grey button near the bottom of the Time Machine window. This will restore your selected photos to their original location(s). You may have to repeat this process for different folder locations in Time Machine. | Check the Trash. Open Spotlight . Type in time machine. Click Time Machine. Go to your photos' location. Go to a backup during which your photos were still on your Mac. Select the files that you want to restore. Click Restore. |
By far the most common way of eating apples is by biting right in and eating the skin and the flesh of the apple raw, rotating the apple around as you bite off what you want. If there is a stem in the apple, twist it off and discard it. It's common to eat right down to the hard, plastic-like core of the apple, with its small clutch of seeds, and then discard it. Contrary to popular belief, the "core" of apples are perfectly edible. According to some estimates, eating around and saving the core wastes around 30% of the edible flesh of each apple. Try eating the whole thing, starting at the bottom blossom end of the fruit. Apple seeds do contain a minuscule amount of cyanide, but at levels which are so small there's no threat of affecting your health. It's perfectly fine to eat them. It will make it very pleasant and refreshing snack. They can also be served with ice cream with caramel poured on top! | Eat the apple whole. Consider cooling down the apple in the fridge for a few hours. |
The texture of your French toast will be best if you have day-old or slightly stale bread. The bread will be more firm, so it will hold up better when you dip it into the liquid mixture. Swirl the pan as the butter melts to help it spread across the pan evenly. Exactly how much butter you need will depend on the size of the skillet you're using—you want the butter to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet when it melts. About 1/2-1 tbsp (7-14 g) of butter should be enough to cook 2 pieces of bread at a time. If you are making 8 pieces of bread, you'll need this amount of butter 4 times. French toast is best eaten right away, so once it's finished cooking, place it on a plate and add your favorite toppings. For instance, you might drizzle maple syrup over your toast, or you might add sliced fruit and powdered sugar. Other toppings might include jam, honey, caramel syrup, apple butter, or peanut butter. If you won't be serving the French toast right away, place it on a baking sheet and keep it in a 250 °F (121 °C) oven for up to 30 minutes. While your French toast will have the best texture right after it's cooked, if you have leftovers, you can place them in a sealed container or freezer bag in the refrigerator for 2 days. Reheat it in the microwave or your toaster. If you need to store the French toast longer, freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2 months. | Start with 8 slices of slightly stale or toasted bread. Melt a pat of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Serve the French toast hot with the toppings of your choice. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. |
Before you allow the horse to begin galloping you need to get it warmed up. This will enable the horse to stretch out its body in preparation for swift movement. Also, a warmup period will help you familiarize yourself with the horse's personality and signals. This will help communication with the horse throughout your ride. Make sure to take some time to get comfortable with the arena footing. Also, check for any obstacles in the arena or any distractions or things that could spook your horse outside the arena, such as tarps or other horses. Rather than forcing the horse to go up to a gallop immediately, transition gradually into a gallop. That way, you can continually adjust your position until you are in a perfect 2-point position. Get your horse to canter in 2-point. Once it is steady, urge your horse to go faster into a gallop. Use your leg pressure and the reins to encourage your horse to go faster as you transition from a canter to a gallop. As your horse picks up speed, move forward and shift your weight onto the balls of your feet. The goal is to move your weight forward enough so that you can eventually hold your rear end above the seat of the saddle. However, you don't want to move so far forward that you risk falling forward if the horse slows down. Your weight needs to be rooted in your pelvis rather than your shoulders. Keeping your weight low will allow you to maintain your balance more easily. Keep your heels down and your toes up. Staying in this position will help to keep your weight balanced and back on the saddle. This is also a safer position if your horse stops suddenly. This position allows you to keep your weight suspended over the horse's back, rather than bouncing on it repeatedly. To get into 2-point position, lean forward and hold the horse's mane, which helps you keep your balance without using the reins for balance. Keep your seat-bones pointing down towards the saddle. Your abdominal muscles should be contracted, so you don't push your lower back out. This will help keep your back straight rather than allowing it to round forward. When trying to picture how your body should be positioned, think of someone who is downhill skiing on moguls. If the gallop positioning doesn't turn out the way you would like the first time, don't be discouraged. A perfected gallop takes balance and practice. Not to mention patience. As your horse gallops you will need to focus your energy on maintaining good positioning. Keeping your rear end elevated off the saddle will allow the horse to gallop easier and it will minimize the risk of your horse getting a back injury due to your body weight bouncing in the saddle. Your upper body and head will remain stable while your arms and legs will be absorbing the movements of the horse. If you are doing this correctly and your horse stumbles, you will sit down automatically and get deeper in the saddle rather than pitching forward towards the horse's neck. | Ride the horse at a walk or trot for at least ten minutes. Pick up speed slowly. Begin to stand up in your stirrups as you ease into a gallop. Move into a proper 2-point position. Maintain proper positioning as your horse gallops. |
Use your hands to apply a generous amount of a thick moisturizer to your chest and neck. It's best to do this early in the day, such as after washing your face in the morning. This will help to create a luminous glow on your chest and neck. Smooth the lotion all over and rub it in until it is fully absorbed. If your chest looks darker in some spots than others, such as from an uneven suntan, you may want to even out the tone with a foundation or primer. Use a makeup brush or sponge to apply an even layer of the foundation to your chest and neck. Then, blend the makeup with the brush or sponge until it looks uniform all over your chest and neck. Make sure to choose a foundation or primer that matches your skin tone as closely as possible. Use a large, fluffy foundation brush to sweep bronzer under each of your collarbones. Don't sweep the bronzer all the way across your chest. Sweep it under each of your collarbones separately. Then, use the brush to sweep bronzer into the grooves behind each of your collarbones. This will make them look deeper and accentuate your collarbones. You might need to blend the bronzer in around the edges of where you applied it to get a more natural look. Wipe off your makeup brush and sweep it back and forth across the bronzer to blend it in with the surrounding areas. To finish your accented collarbone look, take a highlighter stick or powder and apply a dab on the top most parts of each of your collarbones. Use your fingers or a makeup brush to apply it. This will help the collarbones catch the light and look even more prominent. Choose a highlighter that is 2 to 3 shades lighter than your skin tone. | Moisturize your chest, neck, and shoulders before applying makeup. Apply a primer or foundation to even out the tone of your chest. Sweep bronzer under your collarbones and in the grooves behind them. Dab highlighter on the topmost parts of your collarbones. |
. Worldwide, estimates are that smoking accounts for more than 5 million deaths each year, worldwide. This is one of the ultimate bad habits, and one people have particular difficulty with. Nonetheless, there are options: Quit smoking cold turkey Quit smoking with e-cigarettes Choose a smoking cessation program Quit smoking with the help of caffeine earn how to curb your excessive drinking. Every now and again, one or two drinks isn't that bad. In fact, some studies show that, in moderation, alcohol can actually be healthy. But too many of us get out of control when we drink, and we know it. Again, there are options! Quit drinking with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous How to drink responsibly How to stay sober Tell if you drink too much alcohol . Cracking your knuckles isn't so much a health risk as an annoying habit that you'd rather not have. There are ways to keep you from unconsciously cracking your knuckles! . Procrastination can become an addiction for a whole set of people, especially those who've had success procrastinating in the past. The truth is that you get out of work fed up of what you did;dividing your work with the hardest part first will better motivate you and help you overcome this habit. . From fingernail polish all the way to a band-aid, there are tons of innovative ways people have kept their nails away from their mouths, and you can too. . So, no one ever told you that chewing with your mouth open was unappetizing, and the habit just formed from childhood on. Luckily, there are ways to keep from aping a cow and chewing like a well-mannered human. . They say that TV rots your brain, but that seems like an old wives' tale. Much more urgent is the idea that TV doesn't really give you lasting happiness. How many people, on their deathbeds, do you think regretted not watching more TV? On the flip side, how many do you think regretted not taking more vacations, saying "I love you" more, or spending more time with their kids? . It's become so easy for you that it's now a sport: You lie at odd times, for no particular reason, even after you told yourself you wouldn't lie. Compulsive lying can wreck relationships. Fix it now before it takes over. | Learn how to quit smoking . Stop cracking your knuckles Get yourself to stop procrastinating Stop biting your fingernails Stop chewing loudly Stop watching so much TV Get over compulsive lying |
Cleaning will decrease their value significantly. Avoid cleaning corrosion (such as rust), buildup (such as dirt), and other filth from old coins if you are hoping to sell them for prices anywhere near coin-collecting book values. If the coins you want to clean are part of a numismatic (serious study of coins) collection, do not clean them. Doing so can greatly diminish their coin-collecting values. Leave the cleaning of valuable coinage to experts, who are in the business of this work. Any potentially valuable coins should not even be handled with your bare hands. Don gloves, and put the coins in plastic coin envelopes. Get your coins appraised by a professional before you proceed. The same goes for all antiques: don't clean, paint or polish anything that may have value before getting them appraised. Copper can discolor other coin surfaces when they are left to soak together in a cleaning solution. In terms of American currency: clean pennies separately from nickles, dimes, quarters, etc. Do not leave copper pennies to soak with steel pennies. The copper could react with the cleaning chemicals and somewhat dissolve in the solution. The dissolved copper will bind to the steel pennies, ruining their finishes. | Don't clean your coins if you plan to sell them, or if they have any potential value. Handle coins with care. Clean mostly-copper coins (like pennies) and non-copper coins separately. |
Dogs, just like humans, build up plaque on the teeth and need to have it removed. Get a dog toothbrush from your vet or a pet supply store, along with dog toothpaste. Don't use human toothpaste, which usually contains fluoride and can be harmful to dogs. Place a small amount of dog toothpaste on your fingertip. Gently run your finger along the gums of the upper teeth to get the dog used to the toothpaste. If your dog accepts this, the next day do the same with a bit of the toothpaste on a dog toothbrush. Get the bristles of the brush along the gum line of the upper back teeth and angle slightly up, so the bristles get under the gum line. Work from back to front, making small circles along the gum lines for about 30 seconds. Ideally, you should brush your dog's teeth every day. At least, aim for several times a week. You can also try special dental food which is formulated to be able to grind off the plaque as the dog chews. Treats like rawhides or dental treats work in the same manner. Have a veterinarian or technician demonstrate on your dog how close to the quick (the growing portion) you can trim the nail before you try to do so yourself. The quick contains blood vessels and nerves which will painfully bleed if clipped. Have someone hold the dog still for you the first few times you clip the nails. Start with the back nails. These nails are usually shorter and dogs are more comfortable with having the back paws handled. Locate the quick or approximate area before trimming off the end of the nail. Carefully work your way back towards the quick. Trim at least two to three millimeters in front of it. Proceed with the rest of the paws, giving plenty of praise as your dog behaves for the process. Dogs need a good brushing regardless of their coat length. This is a good way to bond with your dog. It also gives you a chance to monitor the health of your dog's skin. For long-haired dogs, purchase a stripper type of comb to help remove hair that is being shed. Comb through your dog's hair at least every other day, if not daily. Otherwise, your dog's fur may form painful mats. These just aren't ugly to look at, as they can also cause the skin underneath it to get infected. For short-haired dogs, use a soft-bristled brush to remove loose hair and stimulate the skin. Brushing time is the time to check your dog's skin for parasites (fleas), lumps or bumps. You can also check for hair loss, inflammation and scratches or other injuries as well. If you see fleas, act immediately to treat your dog, its bedding, and your house before they get out of hand. Topical treatments and household insecticides are the best ways to curb an exploding flea population. Veterinarian office staff or pet store staff can give you great advice to kill fleas both on your dog and in your home. If your dog needs a bath, use an all-purpose dog shampoo. Follow the directions on the bottle. Don't go overboard with bathing your dog. Most dogs only need a bath once a month at most. A dog's skin can dry out from more frequent bathing. If you have a dog that gets dirty or smelly more frequently, you may need to bathe it more often. Use your discretion, and contact your vet with any questions. | Keep your dog's teeth clean. Trim your dog's nails. Frequently give your dog a good brushing. Check your dog's skin while brushing. Give your dog a bath once a month. |
To begin, squeeze a small amount of moisturizer into your hand or a small container. If possible, use moisturizer that is non-comedogenic: that will not cake onto your skin and create acne. Some moisturizer products will cake onto your skin and clog your pores, creating an ideal environment for acne. If you tend to get acne, then a non-comedogenic moisturizer might truly be a wiser choice. Use the homemade concealer in the same way that you would a store-bought product. Don the concealer into the spot that you want to cover up, and feel free to use more if the first dollop isn't enough. Use your finger or a brush. You may find that a small, clean concealer brush affords you a bit more precision and yields better results than just a finger. It's also more sanitary. | Use moisturizer as a base. Apply it to your skin. |
Try to do this at least six months to twelve months before the move, especially if you’re moving a large office with a large number of employees. You may choose one key person to be the “move champion” who spearheads the move team or you may suggest a few individuals in management positions run the move team. Assigning roles to the staff will help ensure the relocation goes well. The move champion should be someone that is senior enough to make decisions and someone who is able to multi task. You should also make sure this person can motivate and communicate well with the other employees, as they will need to talk to the staff, the broker, and stakeholders about the move. You should also share your budget for the move with the move team so they are aware of how much can be spent on the move. Make sure you check in periodically with the move team, if you are not on the team, to ensure the move stays on track. You may also use existing roles within the company to build the move team. You may assign the manager to be the move champion, for example, as they are the most senior individual among the employees. You should take inventory and know exactly how much stock you have in your company. You should also go through your inventory and your office supplies to identify any items that are no longer used. Mark these unused items with post-its so you know they are not going to be moved to the new location. This will help you get a sense of how much inventory will need to be moved and any inventory that will be disposed of. Keep accurate records of your inventory. Go through each department or area of the office and identify items that are going to be moved and items that are not going to be moved. This is especially important if you are moving client files and documents as you do not want to misplace any important files during the move. You may want to assign the move team with photocopying important documents and storing copies so they do not get lost in the move. Outline a detailed timeline for the move in consultation with the move team. If you are planning to use professional movers, you should contact them as soon as possible. Propose a time and date for the move and see if the movers are available around this time. You should try to book professional movers at least six months before the planned move date. This will give you enough time to prepare. You should also determine if the movers are going to be packing up everything in the office or if staff are going to need to pitch in to pack up boxes and stock. You may want to consider your budget and choose an option that will allow you to stay within your budget. Once you have a timeline for the move, you should sit down with the move team and leaders in the staff to create a floor plan based on the new location. You should note where each department will be situated and consider the most practical and efficient way to do this. For example, you may put the IT department next to the server room as they will likely need access to this room more than any other department. You may also change up the organization of the staff in the new space. For example, you may switch to an open floor plan instead of cubicles to foster more communication and discussion among your staff. | Assign moving roles among the staff. Determine your existing inventory. Create a timeline for the move. Make an office floor plan based on the new location. |
. The key to a meaningful song is usually the chorus, which appears after the first verse of the song. The chorus should be no longer than one to eight lines long. The same lines in the chorus are usually repeated at least one to two times. Listen to the chorus in your favorite songs to help you identify the structure. The chorus is usually the same words used in the title of the song. Use “I” in the chorus so you connect with the listener. Keep the chorus short, simple, and powerful. Focus on a particular emotion or feeling you have about the topic of the song. Maybe you feel defiant and strong, so you may use phrases like "I'm going to make it" or "I will persevere." For example, in the Mountain Goats’ song “This Year,” the chorus is only two lines: “I am going to make it through this year/If it kills me.” The chorus is only two lines, but it explores emotions like anger, recovery, and determination. You can also add inflection to the lines in the chorus to give it more emotion, like in Dolly Parton's song "Jolene," where the chorus is sang as "JoJolene, Jo-olene, Jolene, Jo-leeeeene." When you write the chorus and verses for the song, focus on your senses and how it feels to experience an emotion. Describe how you feel using touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell. For example, in Prince's song “When Doves Cry,” the first verse focuses on senses like touch and sight: “Dig if you will the picture/Of you and I engaged in a kiss/The sweat of your body covers me/Can you my darling/Can you picture this?” It can be easy to fall into cliche when you talk about your emotions. Cliches are phrases or words that have become so familiar, they have lost their meaning. Go for words and phrases that are unique and particular to your experience. Use specific details that are not sentimental. It will show the listener that you are trying to connect with them on a personal, intimate level. For example, in the Mountain Goats’ song “This Year,” the songwriter describes first love in a unique way: “And then Cathy showed up/And we hung out/Trading swigs from a bottle/All bitter and clean/Locking eyes/Holding hands/Two high maintenance machines.” The bridge section of a song is considered a peak emotional moment. It is usually one to four lines long and appears towards the middle to end of the song. It should have a different melody than the verse and chorus. It should contain a realization or an insight that you are sharing with the listener. For example, in Kelly Clarkson's song “Since U Been Gone,” the bridge appears in the last section of the song and is charged with pure emotion: “You had your chance, you blew it/Out of sight, out of mind/Shut your mouth, I just can't take it/Again and again and again and again.” Once you have all the pieces of the song, put them together in a standard song structure. The typical structure is verse, chorus, verse, bridge, chorus. You can add more verses or a repetition of the chorus as you see fit. It may add more emotional punch to finish the song on one or two repetitions of the chorus, especially if you feel the chorus has a lot of meaning to you. The title of the song usually contains words or phrases from the chorus. It should sum up the main idea or emotion explored in the song. A good title will reveal a bit about the song without being vague or unclear. For example, the title “When Doves Cry” works for Prince's song because it ties back to the chorus and it sums up the emotional themes and ideas in the song. | Write the chorus Include emotion in the chorus. Use sensory details and images. Express emotion without cliche. Add emotion to the song with a bridge. Put the chorus, verses, and bridge together. Title the song. |
Your report may contain inaccurate information or might be missing important credit information. Contact the credit reporting agency in writing immediately to fix any errors. Be sure to provide complete and necessary information so that the agency can complete an investigation and repair any inaccuracies. The credit reporting agency is required to investigate and respond to your dispute, usually within a 30-day period. If a correction is made, the creditor must notify all three credit reporting agencies so their files can be changed. Paying your bills on time is the most important factor in figuring up your credit score. Setting automatic deductions from your banking account for house and automobile payments, utilities, and credit cards will help you make timely payments. If auto payments aren't possible, set payment reminders on your calendar or budgeting software. Make sure to coordinate your future income deposit dates with your automatic withdraws before you set up auto payments. For example, if you are paid on the 1st and 15th of each month, set the automatic payments to be disbursed on the 4th, 5th, 6th, 17th, 18th, and 19th of each month. This is usually the most expensive of debt type, the easiest to use without thinking, and the source of aggressive collection efforts. Keeping zero or low balances on your credit cards will save money and increase your peace of mind. Use cash or your checking account debit card for irregular purchases, keeping your credit cards locked up securely at home. Don't cancel your credit cards. The debts are not canceled, and your credit report will suffer because there's less available credit as you pay off the debt. If you decide that some credit cards must be canceled, choose the ones with the shortest history. | Review your credit reports for accuracy. Set up automatic payment reminders. Stop using credit cards. |
If your burner elements soak while you work on the stove top, they will be easier to clean. Scrub the burner caps and grates with a scouring pad and rinse them off before putting them back on your clean stove. Some burners are not removable, or may have electrical components in them that shouldn't get wet. If this is the case, lay a warm, wet cloth over the burners instead of soaking them, and wipe them down with a paper towel after scrubbing. This will remove any loose grease or debris that is not attached to the stove top. Gather up any crumbs with the paper towel and throw them away. Use your hands or simply shake the box over the stove until the entire surface is covered in at least a light layer of baking soda. You can sprinkle a little extra on any particularly greasy or crusty areas. The steam will help loosen up any crusted-on food and help the baking soda cut through the grease. Take a couple of kitchen towels and run them under warm water with a little bit of dish soap. Squeeze them until they are not dripping heavily, and lay them over the entire surface of the stove. After 15 minutes, begin to sweep the towels around the surface of the stove in an S pattern. This should gather up the baking soda as well as any loosened crust or crumbs. Use the towels to pick up the debris and throw it in the trash. Clean off any remaining baking soda or mess with a wet, non-soapy rag or sponge. If the rag becomes too dirty, rinse it off and squeeze it out before wiping again. Black stove tops tend to show streaks after cleaning, so it's important to dry the surface as soon as possible. Microfiber cloths are ideal for creating a smooth finish without visible streaks. | Put your burner caps and grates in hot water to soak. Wipe the stove off with a dry paper towel. Sprinkle baking soda over the entire stove top. Cover the stove with warm soapy towels for 15 minutes. Use the soapy towels to wipe up the baking soda. Wipe the stove down with a wet rag or sponge. Buff the surface of the stove with a microfiber cloth. |
You need something to act as the drum body. If you want a temporary solution because you're making the drum for a small child, use something like a metal soup pot (two handles instead of a one handled saucepan). If you want a drum for an older child or something that your child can have for a longer period of time, you can use PVC pipe or a cardboard shipping tube (both will need to be cut to size). You'll need balloons in a few different sizes, because the opening of your drum body will be different and you don't know what will really make the best sound until you try it. Once you have the balloons, cut off the necks. Stretch the balloon over the opening of the pot or drum body. This will probably be challenging, but don't give up. Try different balloons to get different sounds during this part of the process. Using a strong tape, like duct tape, tape the edges of the balloon to the side of the drum, helping to hold it in place. Make sure there are no air leaks. Enjoy your new drum! | Get a soup pot or other drum body. Get and prepare your balloons. Cover the opening. Secure the drum surface with tape. Done! |
Work with your children to identify recurring issues and then develop strategies to avoid them. Sit down and figure out ways they can stop these situations before they occur. Solving these conflicts can help them get along better. For example, if two siblings often have issues sharing a toy, you might assign the toy to one child in the morning and the other child in the afternoon to eliminate the problem. Another example might be having one child politely approach the other sibling to ask to play instead of starting a fight to get their attention. If one child seems to have trouble standing up to their siblings, help them find their voice. That way, you won't need to step in as much and they can resolve conflicts on their own. For instance, you might say, “Robin, what's wrong?” Robin: “Jared took my toy.” You: “Jared, can you ask before taking her toy?” You: “Robin, next time, I need you to speak up and tell him yourself, okay?” When children solve their problems on their own, parents aren't forced to jump in and pick a side. If you spot one child or several children working to resolve a problem without you, encourage the behavior. You might say something like, “I like how you just communicated your boundary, Vanessa. Doing that helps your sister know when she's gone too far without turning it into a fight.” Applaud any attempts your children make at using positive methods to problem-solve. If one of your kids is bullying their sibling, take control of the situation as quickly as possible. Bullying might take the form of mocking, hurtful name-calling, harassment, or physical violence (such as hitting, kicking, hair-pulling, or biting). Tell the child who is doing the bullying that their behavior is unacceptable. For example, you might say, “What you’re doing is not ok. I will not allow you to hit your brother, ever.” Establish clear consequences for bullying behaviors, and enforce them consistently. Think about where they bullying behavior might be coming from. Is your child dealing with a difficult situation and taking their anger out on their sibling? Is someone at home or school modeling bullying behavior? If you’re unable to stop the behavior on your own, consider talking to your child's physician or a counselor. | Identify solutions to recurring conflicts. Coach passive children to speak up for themselves. Applaud their efforts at conflict resolution. Put a stop to bullying. |
Turn the oven on to 325 degrees F (162 C). Place 2 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium heat and sprinkle the chuck steak with salt and pepper. You could use a big skillet if your chuck steaks are thin. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the seasoned steak to the Dutch oven. The steak will sizzle as soon as you add it to the pot. Let the steak cook on medium heat until it browns. Use tongs to turn the steak so that it browns on all sides. Use the tongs to take the steaks out of the pot once they're seared. Pour off and discard any fat from the pan. Wear oven mitts when searing the steak since the hot oil may sputter. Pour in about 3/4 of a cup of liquid. This will keep the chuck steak moist as it cooks and will make it even more tender. Try using one of the following as braising liquids: Beef or vegetable broth Apple juice or cider Cranberry juice Tomato juice Dry wine mixed with broth Water 1 tablespoon of a liquid seasoning like barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, steak sauce, or Worcestershire sauce (You can add these to water to dilute them.) To add even more flavor to your braised chuck steak, stir in dried herbs of your choice. You'll need to stir in about 1 teaspoon of dried herbs or 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs. You can use herbs like: Basil Herbes de Provence Italian seasoning Oregano Thyme Cover the Dutch oven with a heavy lid and place the steak in the oven. For 2 1/2 to 3 pounds of chuck steak, bake the steak for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes. The chuck steak will be completely tender when it's finished braising and ready to serve. If you check the temperature, the steak should be between 145 degrees F (62 C) for medium-rare and 175 F (79 C) for well-done. To check tenderness, insert a fork or knife into the steak. If tender, the fork or knife should slide in easily. | Preheat the oven and season the steak. Sear the chuck steak. Add a liquid. Stir in dry seasonings. Braise the steak in the oven. |
If your eyes are itchy and irritated, try putting a cold compress over your eyes. This can also help if they are swollen and red. Grab a soft washcloth or towel. Soak it in cool water and wring it out. Close your eyes and lean your head back, placing the compress on your face. Remove after about 20 minutes. Repeat as many times as necessary to prevent further itching. You can also lie down if holding your head back for that long hurts your neck. If your eyes are itchy and irritated, you may need to flush them out. This can also be necessary if you get an allergen, such as dust, in your eye. To start this, lean over a sink and turn on lukewarm water. Lean down slowly under a lightly running but not too harsh stream of water from the faucet. Let it run over your eyes for a few minutes, or until you think you removed all the allergens. You can also do this in the shower if leaning over a sink is too hard. Just make sure the water isn't too hot. You don't want to injure your eyes with too much heat. There are two different kinds of over-the-counter eye drops you can use. You can use antihistamine eye drops, which have allergy fighting medications in them that should relieve itching and redness. You can also use lubricating eye drops, also known as artificial tears. These help relieve itchiness by adding more moisture into your eyes and allowing them wash away allergens. Popular brands of antihistamine eye drops include Alaway or Zaditor. Brands of artificial tears include Clear Eyes, Artificial Tears, and Visine Tears. You can also get prescription antihistamine eye drops from your doctor, such as Patanol. However, many experts believe that over-the-counter options work just as well for mild to moderate cases. Try placing artificial tears in the fridge — cool drops feel better and can soothe burning itchy eyes. When you are suffering from itchy eyes, rubbing them is one of the worst things you can do. This most likely will just make symptoms worse. It puts pressure and rubs against the already irritated surface of your eyes. It can also spread allergens to your eyes through your hands, which will just make the itching worse. Avoid touching your eyes at all. This means you should steer clear of wearing eye makeup when you are having an eye allergy attack. If you are bothered by outside allergens, wear sunglasses when you go outside. This will add an extra layer of protection on your eyes that will keep out these allergens more than leaving your eyes exposed. You can also do this when you are cleaning. If you know that dust or pet dander bother your allergies, wear protective eye wear in the house when you clean. Also avoid touching your eyes right after you pet an animal if pet dander irritates your allergies. When your eyes are irritated, keeping your contacts in will only make them worse. They rub against your eyes, which are already irritated. They can also collect allergens, which will make your symptoms worse. Instead, switch out your contacts for glasses. This will give your eyes a break and has the added bonus of protecting your eyes for possible allergens as well. If you don't have glasses, switch to single use disposable contacts. This will help prevent any possible allergen build up on your contacts. Remember to wash your hands well before putting your contacts in or taking them out. You don't want to spread allergens unnecessarily. Eye allergies are caused by mostly the same allergens as nose allergies. This includes dust, mold, pet dander, grass, and pollen. Because they are the same, over the counter antihistamines can help relieve your eye symptoms. For non-drowsy antihistamines you can take during the day, you can try loratadine (Claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), or cetirizine (Zyrtec). Benadryl is also effective, but it can make you drowsy. | Use a cold compress. Flush out your eyes. Use eye drops. Avoid rubbing your eyes. Protect your eyes. Take out your contacts. Try an over-the-counter antihistamine. |
You'll need large pieces of thick, sturdy cardboard, craft glue, paint, ribbon, and optionally a flat corner bracket which you can purchase from your local hardware store. Draw the shape of the axe you want, blade and handle, onto a piece of paper. The simpler the shape, the better it will work. Trace this shape onto at least four pieces of cardboard (six is better) and cut them out with a box cutter knife. If you're a kid, get help from an adult with this. It's very easy to stab yourself or cut your finger off! Take one piece of cardboard to act as the center. Glue the corner bracket at the L between the handle and the the blade. You can also place a thin stick or dowel rod in the handle piece if you want to. Glue all of the layers together, with the reinforced section in the middle. You can use the box cutter to bevel the edges of the blade section if you want. Once this is done you can cover the whole thing in duct tape, paint it to look real, or wrap the ribbon around the handle to give it a really authentic look. Enjoy your new battle ax! | Gather your materials. Make your template. Cut out your pieces. Reinforce the center. Glue the pieces together. Add finishing touches. Done! |
Most vehicles have several points along the body where the vehicle is designed to be lifted. If you lift somewhere else, the car's own weight may cause damage to the frame (or, worse — cause it to slip off the jack). Luckily, the owner's manual will almost always tell you where a car's jack points are. Typically, there is a jack point on each side behind the front wheels and in front of the back wheels. This will often be next to the rocker panels (the metal or plastic strips beneath the doors). Sometimes, there are two more central jack points located just behind the front and rear bumpers. If you're not sure where the jack points are, look for a flat metal area along the pinch weld (the weld running down the side of the car beneath the doors). There may also be a notch that matches the shape of the top of the jack, a cutout in the plastic skirt that exposes metal, or a sturdy plastic block attached to the frame. There may even be a spot labeled "jack" on the undercarriage. Work that requires you to put any part of your body under the car calls for jack stands. These offer a wider, more secure base for the car's weight than ordinary jacks. It is unsafe to work under the car without jack stands. See our jack stands article for detailed instructions. Typical use is as follows: Slip two jack stands underneath the car near where the jack is supporting it. Line the stands up with the pinch weld or jack point. Raise the jack stands until they are nearly touching the underside of the car. Lower the jack slowly and carefully until the jack stands "catch" the car. If you are not working under the car (for instance, if you are changing a tire), you can proceed without jack stands. Take care not to put any part of your body underneath the car as you work. | Find the jack point. If you will be working under the car, use jack stands. |
The United States Postal Service (USPS) cannot legally ship alcohol, so retailers usually rely on FedEx and UPS. It's a good idea to know if these companies operate locally where you live and where your nearest location is. If there's an issue with your delivery, you may need to visit their offices. Most retailers require that a person be home to accept a delivery of alcohol to sign for it. If you are not home, they will not leave the package. If you can't be home to accept the delivery, anyone over 21 can sign for it. In most cases, you will need to prove that you are of legal drinking age in order to accept the package. At the discretion of the delivery driver, you may be asked to show your identification. If you refuse to show it, you may be refused delivery of your products. It's a good idea to have your ID ready to show the delivery driver if you know your package is on the way. | Know the policies of FedEx and UPS, if you live in the U.S. Make sure you're home to accept the delivery. Be prepared to show your ID to the mail carrier. |
The general rule for lure color is "bright day, light colors; dark day, dark colors." On bright, sunny days and in clear water conditions, choose lures that are light in color and mimic natural patterns. On cloudy days and in dirty water conditions, choose darker lures and those with a non-natural coloration, preferably types that make noise or vibrate as they move through the water. A notable exception to this rule is the use of 2-toned plastic worms that feature a darker head color and a fluorescent pink or yellow tail color. Many anglers use plastic worms colored like this when fishing in cloudy water conditions. In general, choose smaller jigs and grubs when fishing for panfish (bluegill, sunfish, crappie, perch) and larger lures such as spinnerbaits and crankbaits when fishing for bigger fish (bass, walleye, and pike). Smaller lures are best suited for light and ultralight spinning and spincasting tackle (or fly rods in the case of dry and wet flies) with lines of 4 to 10-pound test (2 to 5 kg class), while larger lures are meant to be fished with medium to heavy action rods, spinning or baitcasting reels, and lines of 12 to 20-pound test (6 to 10 kg class) or better. (Lures used to fish for muskellunge, the largest member of the pike family, are decidedly larger than those used for bass, walleye, and northern pike, and often require the use of a wire leader because of the muskie's sharp teeth.) Lure size can also be dictated by weather conditions and how fish react to them. In early spring, or when cold front conditions clear the skies and cool the water to make fish lethargic, smaller lures are usually better choices than larger lures. (Lures used for ice fishing are exceptionally tiny, usually grub jigs or small spoons.) In high-wind conditions, you may need to use a larger lure simply to have enough resistance on the end of the line to keep the wind from bowing it so that you can't detect if fish are hitting the lure. Also try casting out a spinner and just keep casting and retrieving the lure. | Choose lure colors according to weather and water conditions. Choose lure size according to the tackle you're using and the species you're fishing for. |
If you're committed to building your vocabulary, set a goal for yourself. Try to learn three new words a week and work them into your speech and writing. With conscious effort, you can learn several thousands of new words that you'll remember and use. If you can't use a word effectively and accurately in a sentence, it's not a part of your vocabulary. If you're easily learning three words a week, start upping the ante. Try to learn ten words next week. Looking up 20 new words a day in the dictionary will make it difficult to use any of them accurately. Be realistic and build practical vocabulary that you'll be able to use. If you're going to make a habit of learning new words, try some simple memorization techniques as if you were studying for a test. Hang post-its with the definition of a particular word you hope to memorize above the coffee maker, so you can study it while fixing your morning cup. Affix a new word to each house plant so you can study while watering. Even if you're watching TV or doing other activities, keep some flashcards with you and study your new words. Always be building. Start journaling if you don't already, or start a blog. Actively flexing your writing muscles will keep your vocabulary strong. Write letters to old friends and use lots of specific details. If your correspondence is typically short and informal, switch it up and write a longer letter or email than you're used to writing. Take time in crafting letters as you would an essay for school. Make considered choices. Consider taking on more writing responsibilities at work. If you typically avoid composing memos or writing group emails or participating in group discussions, change your habits and write more. You might as well get paid to build your vocabulary. The best writers aim for concision and accuracy. Get out the thesaurus and use the most accurate word possible in your sentences. Don't use three words when one will do. A word is a useful addition to your vocabulary if it reduces the number of words in a sentence. For instance, the phrase "dolphins and whales" can be replaced with the word "cetaceans," making "cetaceans" a useful word. A word is also useful if it is more descriptive than the word or phrase it replaces. For example, many people's voices could be described as "pleasant". But someone with a very pleasant voice could be said to have a "mellifluous" voice. Inexperienced writers think using the Thesaurus function in Microsoft Word twice in every sentence makes writing better. It doesn't. Using flashy vocabulary and "spelling bee" words makes your writing pompous. What's worse, though, is that it also makes writing less accurate than more common words. Using the appropriate word is the mark of a real writer and a sure sign of advanced vocabulary. You could say that "Iron Mike" is Mike Tyson's "sobriquet," but "nickname" might be the more accurate and useful word in the sentence. Therefore, "sobriquet" may be less useful in your vocabulary. | Set a goal. Use flashcards or post-it notes around your house. Write more. Use accurate adjectives and precise nouns. Don't flaunt it. |
The family calendar should be centrally located, preferably the kitchen. It's important to know what everyone in the household is doing in a visual so that things don't get forgotten. Making this calendar a white board allows you to quickly jot down everyone's schedule and erase it when changes arise. In other words, a flexible calendar will help you be flexible. Include a weekly menu so that family members can simply read it instead of nagging the home manager. Allow them to make changes to the menu as long as they are willing to pay for the different ingredients. Tack up an ongoing grocery list so that family members can add to the list themselves when they see a supply running out or want a particular item. You can also create a space for phone numbers near this calendar to minimize stress. Make a plan for when groceries will be purchased each month and how much money will be spent on them. Knowing which day this shopping trip occurs each month will minimize stress for everyone. Mail can get piled up if it doesn't have a designated home. Minimize clutter fast by setting the mail where the home manager can go through it once a week. You can add a space for important papers so that when a child needs a permission slip signed or a bill needs to be filed, nothing gets lost. The family manager should check this bin each evening to sign things, and children should check it each morning before school. One of the best ways to manage a home is to have help. Set up a weekly chore chart so that every member of the family has a job and the weight of the entire household doesn't rest on one person. This is part of the business management structure concept, that the boss (family manager) delegates tasks. Chore charts are good for many reasons, including getting help to manage the house, building confidence in children, and teaching responsibility. You can make your own chore chart or find a printable template online. Even though the goal is to eliminate clutter by having an organized home, clutter is going to happen. Busy schedules interfere with good intentions all the time. Clutter can be combed through once a month to keep from getting out of control. Once or twice a year at the changing of seasons is a good time to clean out areas of the house that normally don't get attention. Regular maintenance of rarely-cleaned places keeps a home looking and feeling clean year round. You are probably putting away warm or cool clothes twice a year anyway, so digging a little deeper makes sense. | Choose a location for the family calendar. Set up a grocery shopping routine. Set up a place for mail to be stored. Make a chore chart. Designate areas for clutter. Schedule big cleaning days. |
Zinc pyrithione is an antibacterial and anti`fungal agent, so it can reduce any bacterial or fungal infection on your scalp that may be causing your dandruff due to seborrheic dermatitis. The Malassezia furfur fungi is thought to be partially responsible for dandruff in some people. As such, buy some from your local grocery store or pharmacy and use it instead of your regular shampoo. The most common cause of dandruff is seborrheic dermatitis (or seborrhea), which usually occurs on the scalp, ears, face and upper torso. mid-chest, and mid-back. Seborrhea produces itchy, reddish plaques on skin (scaling), which flakes off as dandruff. Common zinc pyrithione shampoos include Head & Shoulders, Selsun Salon,Jason Dandruff Relief 2 in 1, and Neutrogena Daily Control Dandruff Shampoo. Coal tar slows down the rate of decay the skin cells on your scalp undergo — it essentially prevents skin cells from dying and forming scaly plaques. Less plaque formation equates to less dandruff. The main downside to using shampoos with coal tar is they don't smell very good and cause painful irritation if you get some in your eyes. Coal tar is actually a by-product from the process of manufacturing coal. It's considered effective for preventing dandruff caused by seborrheic dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. Remember that eczema is characterized by an itchy red rash, whereas psoriasis involves raised patches topped by silvery scales. Commonly available shampoos that contain coal tar include Neutrogena T/Gel, Denorex Therapeutic Protection, and Scytera. Selenium sulfide is another compound that slows down the rate at which skin cells on your scalp die or "turn over", thereby reducing scaling and dandruff production. Although unlike coal tar, selenium sulfide is also an antifungal and thought to be able to combat malassezia fungi. As such, selenium sulfide shampoos are a little more versatile because they can treat a wider range of causes. The main downside to using these types of anti-dandruff shampoos is that they can discolor blond, gray, or chemically colored hair. In order to reduce the potential for hair discoloration, only use these shampoos strictly as instructed — don't leave them on your scalp for too long and thoroughly rinse your hair with water. Shampoos that contain selenium sulfide as an ingredient include Selsun Blue, Dandrex, and Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength. Salicylic acid (the main medicinal ingredient in aspirin) is also capable of reducing scale and eliminating dandruff because it can soften dead skin, exfoliate your scalp and reduce inflammation. The main downside to salicylic acid is that it can dry out your scalp if its overused, which can actually trigger more dandruff and become counterproductive. To minimize the drying out effect of salicylic acid, use a scalp conditioner after shampooing. Commonly available shampoos that contain salicylic acid acid include Ionil T and Neutrogena T/Sal. Some salicylic acid shampoos also contain sulfur, such as Sebex and Sebulex. Be aware that these brands have stronger odors and may leave your hair smelling unpleasant. Ketoconazole is a powerful broad-spectrum antifungal agent that works well against most types of fungi and yeast. These types of shampoo are usually recommended or experimented with when the ones mentioned above are not effective — kind of a last resort treatment. They're available over-the-counter as well as by prescription, and tend to cost more than the other anti-dandruff shampoos. Unlike most other anti-dandruff shampoos, products containing ketoconazole usually only need to be applied 2x per week at most. Commonly available shampoos that contain ketoconazole include Nizoral, Extina and Xolegel. While over-the-counter dandruff shampoos are usually effective, severe cases of dandruff may require a prescription-strength shampoo. Prescription shampoos don't contain any different ingredients than mentioned above, just a higher percentage, which makes them stronger. However, there's no scientific evidence that prescription anti-dandruff shampoos work better than common over-the-counter varieties. Ketoconazole is the compound most often used in prescription shampoos. Your doctor can examine your scalp to determine the actual cause of your dandruff. You may need a referral to a skin specialist (dermatologist) for a diagnosis. If your dandruff is caused by an inflammatory condition, such as psoriasis or eczema, your doctor may recommend and prescribe a lotion or cream containing a corticosteroid. Betamethasone is the most common steroid used for dandruff and is found in brands such as Bettamousse and Betnovate. These come in different strengths for different areas of your body (your scalp, for instance, can tolerate a higher strength steroid than the skin on your neck or face), so make sure you get the right one. | Use a zinc pyrithione shampoo. Try a shampoo that contains coal tar. Consider selenium sulfide shampoos. Check out shampoos that contain salicylic acid instead. Experiment with shampoos containing ketoconazole if others fail. Talk to your doctor about prescription-strength shampoos and creams. |
Be ruthless about choosing your top photos and put the remaining photos in another folder on your computer. Pick the photos that tell the most interesting stories, have the best lighting and composition, and convey something important about the building. Using photo editing software can correct minor imperfections in the photograph, such as eliminating a pedestrian who sneaked into the shot or a construction crane in the background that was unavoidable. Unwanted distortion can be fixed – to a certain degree – with photo editing software. This can help straighten some lines that are bent, pulling the picture straight to create truer vertical or horizontal lines. While PhotoShop is the standard and most well-known image editing software, it can be prohibitively expensive. There are cheaper – and even free – options to digitally alter images. Searching the internet for “free photo editing software” brings up a number of options and recommendations. Ask other photographers to critique your photos. Even asking the average person can give you insightful feedback about the elements that are the most noticeable or most moving about a photograph. | Choose your best photos. Retouch your photos. Get feedback. |
Dealing with someone in crisis is stressful and can take a toll on your own health and wellbeing. Take a step back every once in awhile and acknowledge your own emotions. Recognize when you feel stressed, anxious, worried, sad, angry, hopeful and hopeless. While it's important to be attentive to the person's feelings, don't forget about your own. Ignoring your emotions can lead to burnout or feeling overwhelmed with stress. Dealing with someone who is suicidal is a high-stress situation or event. Find ways to relieve this stress so it doesn't take over your life and emotions. For example, do activities aimed to relax and calm you, such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing. You may also want to try journaling, exercising, getting a massage, or taking a bath. Make stress relief an important part of your day. Even setting aside 10 minutes each day can help you unwind and cope better. You may need your own support system to help you cope. Especially if you are a primary person in helping a suicidal individual, you might feel drained in giving all of your support. Make time for friends and family, as keeping a healthy social life can help you cope with stress. Even if you don't talk about what you're going through, it can still help to have people that love and support you nearby. While text messaging and emails are great, aim to see friends face-to-face at least once a week. Eat a meal together, have a game night, or go on a walk. If you feel like much of your time and energy is given to the person in crisis, make sure you take some time off for yourself. As important as it is to be there for someone in need, you need to be there for yourself as well. Do things that you need to do (like housework) as well as things you enjoy doing on your own. For example, watch the sunset, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and get enough sleep to feel well rested. Being helpful is one thing, but remember that the suicidal person is responsible for their own thoughts and behaviors. While you can offer your support, care, and resources, they ultimately make their own choices. Don't hold yourself responsible for what they choose. If you feel burdened or overwhelmed by taking care of the person, remember that there are resources and trained professionals who can help. | Acknowledge your own emotions. Cope with stress effectively. Lean on friends and family for support. Take time for yourself. Avoid taking responsibility for the person. |
You certainly can try to grow one from a seed or pit, but that is much more time consuming and a bit more difficult. A peach seed will grow into a flowering peach tree in about 3 to 6 years; if you buy a peach tree at the nursery, aim for one about a year old – and the reward will be much more imminent. If you do end up purchasing a young tree, look for a dormant one with few to no leaves. These are best purchased between fall and early spring. If you try to plant an active tree with green leaves and full branches, it may put too much strain on the tree, and it is likelier that the tree will fail. As for using a peach seed, make sure it comes from a delicious, juicy peach, so your future peaches have the traits of “their mother” (although you should keep in mind that there is no guarantee that it will share these traits). When you find a tasty peach, set out the pit to dry for a few days. When it's brittle, crack it open to reveal the seeds – they’ll look like almonds. Talk to your local nursery about what type of peach would grow the easiest. In the USA, peaches grow well in zones 5-9, but are best in zones 6 and 7. “Frost” and “Avalon Pride” are two varieties that can withstand a bit of cold weather. And if you’re looking for a smaller variety that you can grow on your deck or patio in a pot, “Pix-Zee” and “Honey Babe” are good choices. They only reach about 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. The best time to plant a peach tree is in spring while the tree is still dormant. Do not try transplanting an active peach tree in summer as this may harm the tree. Peaches love sun – at least six hours of direct sunlight each day is good. They also like it hot, so the warmest place in your garden (like next to a south-facing wall where it can receive plenty of reflected heat) is great. Look for a spot that has well-drained, sandy, moderately fertile soil, is elevated to give your tree proper airflow (and to reduce the risk of frost) and, as mentioned above, will also provide direct sunlight the majority of the year. | Purchase a young peach tree at a nursery or tree farm. If you live in a colder climate, select your peach variety carefully. Aim to plant your tree in spring. Select an area for planting a peach tree. |
Accumulated dirt, grime, and grease will make removing bolts and disconnecting components a messy job. osition the vehicle near your hoist. You'll need to be able to work on an even and well-lit surface, with enough room to position your hoist and maneuver around. If you've got a big enough garage, all the better. It's a good idea to take close-up pictures of as many components in the engine as possible, from different angles. As you get to working, these can be invaluable. You might even print them out and label them for a reference. Having tubs to hold bolts, clamps, and fasteners to sort these, a workbench or table to lay out tools on, and a parts soaking and cleaning bucket will make handling these items easier. Mark the hinge bolts so you'll be able to find them later. Loosening them carefully, have a helper assist as you slide it off and store it while you complete the job. Note that some hoods have electrical connections for an underhood courtesy light or for headlamps, signal lights, and fog lights that are mounted on it. These should also be disconnected. It's important to disconnect the ground cable on the battery before you do anything else, then start draining the coolant and radiator hoses to do the job safely. Be very careful not to damage the metal clamps, which are more difficult to replace than the rubber hoses, which you might have to cut or break. Remove the radiator and fan shroud (if applicable). Be gentle with it, the aluminum cells are delicate, and can easily be damaged. Next, loosen the alternator, the tension assembly, cooling fan(s), and belts. Disconnect the intake air supply and the fuel lines. Some vehicles have a fuel system which is pressurized even when the engine is not running, so be prepared to drain the fuel and relieve the pressure before disconnecting them. When you unbolt the power steering pump and air conditioning compressor, do it without disconnecting the hoses to save yourself some time in reassembly. It's a good idea to make drawings and take close photos, as well as labeling the hoses and wires with tape and marker. Do not depend on memory. Some wires and hoses will only plug into place in one way, but some are not obvious. You'll likely still need a chart, diagram/drawing, and pictures to ease the reassembly process. You can leave the spark plug wires for later, but start disconnecting the exhaust manifold and unbolt all visible electric connections to the transmission in preparation of disconnecting the transmission. Jack up the car and put it on jack stands, then support the transmission from underneath with other jack stands. It's very important to use jack stands, or some other support under the transmission before you disconnect the bolts. Once you loosen them, there won't be anything supporting the transmission and it will fall unless it's being held up by something. For vehicles with an intermediate cross member, this won't be an issue. In most cases, the transmission itself doesn't need to be removed from the vehicle, as long as it can be safely supported when the engine is removed. Connect the hoist to the lifting points on the cylinder heads, or the biggest bolts near the top of the engine and adjust the leveler slowly to start lifting the front. Be extremely careful. Swing motor free of car to avoid hitting the car and lower the engine onto your work surface, or the ground to start disassembly and inspection. | Thoroughly clean the engine before beginning if possible. . Organize your work area before you begin. Remove the hood. Start disconnecting the external engine components. Remove all electric connections to the motor. Remove the bolts that attach the transmission's bell housing to the engine. Use the hoist to remove the engine. |
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