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The sugar and spices will draw moisture out of the apples as they sit. Turn the bag every once in a while to coat the apples in the syrup that will develop. If you want to prepare the apples in advance, refrigerate the apples as they macerate for up to 8 hours. | Let the apples rest in the bag at room temperature for 3 hours. |
You can start harvesting the fennel leaves once the plant becomes well-established. Don't take too many leaves at once though, or you might harm the plant. The fennel leaves can be used to add an aromatic, anise or licorice flavor to soups, salads and other Mediterranean-style diets. If you use fennel regularly, try planting multiple plants. Harvest one plant a week, but remember to keep watering and fertilizing the plant after harvest. Florence fennel bulbs can be harvested once they reach the size of a small tennis ball, usually in late summer/early autumn. To harvest, cut the fennel below the bulb at the soil line. Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for several days. Fennel bulbs will survive a frost or two, so there is no rush to harvest them as soon as the weather turns cold. However, you shouldn't allow the fennel bulb to grow too large, or it will turn bitter. Fennel seeds can be harvested as soon as they're ripe and the plant's flowers have turned brown. The seeds are very loose, so the best way to collect them is to place a large bowl or sheet underneath the plant and shake the seed head. Alternatively, you can wrap the seed heads with cheesecloth while you're cutting the stalks and remove the seeds later. Allow the seeds to dry completely, then store them in a cool, dark place in an airtight container. They will keep for up to six months. Fennel grows as a hardy perennial between USDA hardiness zones 5 and 10. It self-sows very easily, so if it has bloomed once, the seeds will have likely fallen to the ground, allowing it to re-emerge the following spring. Every spring, you should fertilize your fennel patch with a standard fertilizer, or nourish the soil with some fresh (preferably homemade) compost. However, in northern zones (or areas where winter temperatures regularly drop below 15 degrees F/ -10 degrees C) fennel should be treated as an annual and will need to be replanted each spring. | Harvest the fennel leaves. Harvest the bulb. Harvest the fennel seeds. Leave the fennel to grow as a perennial. |
In this paper, we study the implicit regularization of the gradient descent algorithm in homogeneous neural networks, including fully-connected and convolutional neural networks with ReLU or LeakyReLU activations.In particular, we study the gradient descent or gradient flow optimizing the logistic loss or cross-entropy loss of any homogeneous model, and show that if the training loss decreases below a certain threshold, then we can define a smoothed version of the normalized margin which increases over time.We also formulate a natural constrained optimization problem related to margin maximization, and prove that both the normalized margin and its smoothed version converge to the objective value at a KKT point of the optimization problem.Our results generalize the previous results for logistic regression with one-layer or multi-layer linear networks, and provide more quantitative convergence results with weaker assumptions than previous results for homogeneous smooth neural networks.We conduct several experiments to justify our theoretical finding on MNIST and CIFAR-10 datasets.Finally, as margin is closely related to robustness, we discuss potential benefits of training longer for improving the robustness of the model. | We study the implicit bias of gradient descent and prove under a minimal set of assumptions that the parameter direction of homogeneous models converges to KKT points of a natural margin maximization problem. |
Immediately following the C section, you should avoid fully submerging the scar in water. This means you should not take a bath or go swimming. Ask your doctor how long you should wait before taking a shower. You can still take a shower and clean the scar by allowing mild soapy water to wash over the incision area. Do not scrub the area. This could cause irritation and may lead to tearing. Once the incision starts to heal, usually after a few weeks, you can resume your regular cleaning routine. Once you have finished taking a shower, you should gently pat dry the area around the scar. You do not want to rub it to aggressively because this may cause irritation. | Avoid taking a bath. Wash with a mild soap. Dry the area after showering. |
Use the cable that came with your device, connecting the USB end to the computer and the other end to your iPad's charging port. It's a round app icon with a colorful musical note. It's in the upper-left part of the iTunes window. It's in the left pane of the iTunes window under "Settings." The apps are listed in the center pane of the window, under "Apps." You may need to scroll down to find the app you're looking for. It appears to the right of each app that's installed on your iPad. The button label will change to Will Remove. Repeat this step for all apps you want to delete from your iPad. It's in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window. Once the sync is complete, the app(s) will be deleted from your iPad. | Connect your iPad to a computer. Open iTunes on the computer. Click on your iPad's icon. Click on Apps. Find an app that you want to delete. Click on Remove. Click on Apply. |
Confident people don't feel the need to criticize others to make themselves look better. When trying to correct someone or help them out, be sure to provide constructive criticism. Praise others for what they did right, and when necessary, offer feedback about the topic you're addressing rather than about them as a person. Arrogance is often indicated by a tendency to hog the attention. Cocky and conceited people may dominate conversations discussing their own achievements. A person with the right degree of pride understands that you become more likeable when you share the spotlight in conversation. People like to talk about themselves, so be generous and give them the opportunity. When you find yourself talking about your own achievements, subtly redirect the topic back to the other person. You might say, “Enough about me. Please do share with me how you managed to get that project in a week before deadline. That was unprecedented!” Boastful people want to dwell on their own talents while minimizing others’. Counteract that tendency by uplifting others when they do well. Friends, family, and coworkers will all view you more favorably when you praise them for their successes. It shows that you can see the best in others without feeling threatened. Prevent coming off as smug or jealous by being there to pat others on the back. You don't have to exaggerate it, but do make a point to extend your well-wishes to someone who excels. Take them out to lunch. Buy them a drink. Or, brag on them a little to others. Cocky people generally have the big-head syndrome, which makes them unable to see pass their own awesomeness. People with pride are willing to share positive attention, especially when it's deserved. Don't take all the applause when you are celebrated for a team effort. Mention the efforts of those who helped, too. You might say, “I am truly pleased that you all liked the film, but many people were involved in this project with me. I’d like to give a round of applause to each of them also.” Then, call out their names to give them a moment in the spotlight, too. Favors from conceited people often are bestowed at a price. These people may not choose to do anything nice for others without expecting something in return. A humble person extends a helping hand to those in need without questioning what they’ll get for it. If a friend is in trouble, come to their rescue without hoping for credit or compensation. Say, “If you need me, let me know. I’m here for you.” Another great way to humbly help others is through volunteerism. Find a cause you like and reach out to help those in need. Examples might include building homes for the needy or reading to kids at your local library. | Avoid criticizing others. Focus on others in conversation. Applaud other’s successes. Be willing to share the credit. Help others without asking for anything in return. |
Women are more vulnerable to urinary tract infections due to their anatomy. The urethra is a lot shorter and closer to the anal region, making it easy for bacteria to travel from the stool into the urinary tract. Postmenopausal and pregnant women are at even higher risk. Here's why: After menopause, a loss of estrogen takes place which can decrease the amount of lubrication in the vagina. Dryness in the genital area can increase the risk of UTIs. Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that affect the urinary tract, which can cause infection. Also, the uterus grows during pregnancy, which compresses the bladder and makes it harder to empty the bladder completely. Retained urine in the bladder can be a source of infection. Women who have an active sex life are prone to developing this condition. Frequent intercourse will increase the chances of contracting a urinary tract infection. You can reduce your risk of developing UTIs by urinating and showering right after having sex. During sex, bacteria from the area around your anus and genitals can get into your urethra and spread into your bladder. Urinating and washing the area right away can help flush out these bacteria. If you have recurring UTIs and sex seems to be the issue, you can get on an antibiotic to take immediately before and/or after having sex. See your doctor to discuss this issue. Certain birth control methods, such as using the diaphragm, can increase the risk of infection. Germs and bacteria can attach to the surface of the diaphragm, facilitating the access to the urinary tract. Spermicides and condoms can create skin irritation that increases the risk of having bacteria enter the bladder. Diaphragms can also create pressure in the bladder, making it harder to urinate. Children born with an abnormally shaped urinary tract will be prone to infection. Urine will not leave the body as usual, creating a great culture environment for bacteria. Anything that obstructs emptying the bladder can be a risk factor for developing a UTI. The presence of kidney stones, an enlarged prostate, and certain forms of cancer can make it difficult to urinate. Kidney stones are actually crystals that form in the kidney. Eventually, these crystals can move down the ureters (the tubes connecting your kidneys to your bladder), blocking the urine passageway. This condition can cause severe pain and difficulty urinating. If you think you may have a kidney stone, see your doctor to be sure. An enlarged prostate can affect the urethra. The prostate and the urethra are close to each other, so when the prostate becomes enlarged, it puts pressure on the urethra. This makes the exit hole for the urine smaller, making it hard to urinate. Your doctor can examine you and determine if you have an enlarged prostate. A suppressed immune system will not be able to fight against pathogens. Diabetes or other diseases in which the immune system becomes weak will increase the chances of infection. Not consuming the right amount of fluids (2 litres (8.5 c) per day) will cause low urination frequency. The amount of bacteria inside the urinary tract will increase, making it easier to get infected. The urine that you do have stays in your system because so little accumulates. Drinking plenty of water is not only advisable when you have a UTI, but it's smart when you don't, too! | Recognize that your gender plays a role. Know that your sex life is a factor. Acknowledge that contraception can be a cause. Be aware that congenital issues are sometimes the culprit. Pay attention to any urinary tract blockages. Know that a weak immune system can also be a cause. Know that dehydration is a factor, too. |
If you really want to play a player, then you have to be a player. Make him think that you like him while juggling him with two or three other guys. Flatter him and make him feel special while knowing that everything you say is meaningless. You should only do this if you really want to play the player or to get back at him for some reason. Changing your lifestyle this extremely can get a bit exhausting. | Beat him at his own game (optional). |
Logging out of Windows will close your programs, so make sure any important work you are doing is saved. You can open this by swiping from right to left, starting at the far right of the screen. If you are already on the Start menu, skip down to Step 4. If you aren't using a touch screen, you can open the Charms Bar by placing your mouse cursor in the upper- or lower-right corner of the screen. This will open the Start screen. You can open this screen from anywhere in Windows. You can open the Start screen by pressing the ⊞ Win key if you have a keyboard connected to your touch screen device. Click your profile picture at the top of the Start screen. Select "Sign out" to close all of your active programs and sign out of Windows. Click another account name on the list to switch accounts, leaving your original account signed in. | Save your work. Open the Charms Bar. Tap the Start button. Sign out or switch accounts. |
Run your finger over the fold to give it a sharper crease. If you want, you can also fold it in the opposite direction along the same crease in order to further weaken the paper fibers. This method works best when you want to cut a straight line that is less than 12 in (30 cm) in length—that is to say, shorter than a standard ruler. Place the ruler so that it's laying on top of the smaller section of paper. For example, if you want to cut 4 in (10 cm) from the length of a sheet of standard copier paper, lay the ruler on top of the smaller 4 in × 8.5 in (10 cm × 22 cm) section that you plan to remove. | Fold the paper crisply along your intended cut line. Lay the edge of a ruler right against the crease. |
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are common, easily-available drugs sold without a prescription. These drugs, including the well-known painkillers ibuprofen and naproxen sodium, ease mild pain as well as reducing inflammation and swelling. For an inflammatory condition like trigger finger, NSAIDs are a perfect "first line of defense", providing quick relief from pain and reducing troublesome symptoms. However, NSAIDs are relatively mild drugs and won't help especially bad cases of trigger finger. Simply increasing the dosage of NSAIDs is ill-advised, as NSAID overdose can damage the liver and kidneys. If your trigger finger is persistent, don't rely on this treatment as a permanent fix. Long-term use of NSAIDs can also put you at risk for ulcers. Talk to your doctor before using them if you have a history of stomach ulcers. Cortisone is a natural hormone released by the body belonging to a class of molecules called steroids (note: these are not the same as the steroids that are sometimes used as illegal athletic aids). Cortisone has potent anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for treating trigger finger and other inflammatory disorders. Talk to your doctor about a cortisone injection if your trigger finger won't subside with rest and over-the-counter medication. Cortisone is given in the form of an injection directly into the affected area - in this case, the tendon sheath. Though this can be done in the doctor's office in a matter of minutes, you may need to return for a second injection if the first provides only partial relief. Finally, cortisone injections aren't as effective for people who have certain medical conditions (like diabetes). If your trigger finger still persists after lengthy rest, NSAID treatment, and multiple cortisone injections, surgery may be necessary. The surgical procedure that fixes trigger finger involves cutting the tendon sheath. When the sheath heals, it's looser and better-able to accommodate the nodule on the tendon. This surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis - in other words, you won't need to spend the night at the hospital. Usually, local, rather than general anesthesia is used for this surgery. This means that your hand will be numbed so that you don't feel any pain, but you'll stay awake. | Use over-the-counter NSAIDs. Receive a cortisone injection. Consider surgery for especially bad cases. |
If your rabbit has a wire cage, look at the wires on the surface to ensure that they aren't twisted or damaged which could injure your rabbit. The wires should be no more than an inch (2.5 cm) apart so your rabbit's feet won't get snagged or caught as it hops. Snagged feet and falling can cause fractures. Look at the wire cage flooring and bars to check how much space there is between the wires. If there are gaps between the bars where your rabbit's foot could get caught, you'll need to get a different cage. If you think your rabbit is having trouble getting traction on the flooring, you could lay down a cloth towel, piece of fleece, or a rug. Instead of simply picking up your rabbit from behind the neck and letting its legs dangle, support its hind end with your other hand. You can support its legs so it won't kick or squirm out of your arms and injure itself. If the rabbit is anxious or stressed, let it nuzzle its head under your arm while you cradle it and support its head with your other hand. Remember to stand on a nonskid surface when you handle your rabbit. The nonskid surface could prevent your rabbit from greater injury if it falls. You should also avoid holding your rabbit from a very high height to keep it from falling. Since many fractures happen when your rabbit is startled and falls, keep your rabbit secure. Avoid placing your rabbit up on high surfaces (such as beds or staircases) where they might try to jump from. If your rabbit needs to be on an elevated surface, have someone stand next to the rabbit to ensure that it can't fall and injure itself. | Check your rabbit's cage for twisted wires. Improve the cage. Support your rabbit while you're holding it. Prevent your rabbit from falling. |
Drugstores and beauty stores carry skin-lightening creams with a variety of different ingredient bases that are designed to remove freckles and other dark spots. Skin lightening creams may be effective for both natural and sun-related freckles. For best results, apply it every day. Look for a cream with licorice extract, which has been shown to have skin-lightening properties. Aloe is another popular ingredient in lightening creams. It can help lighten and moisturize the skin without causing damage. Many creams contain chemicals like hydroquinone and oxybenzone. These ingredients may help lighten skin, but they can also be damaging. Read up on the side effects and test the product in a less sensitive area before you decide to use a cream containing these ingredients. This technique uses a stream of tiny particles to remove the outer layer of skin, lightening natural freckles or those caused by moderate sun damage. Microdermabrasion is usually performed over the course of several sessions. Peeling away the top layer of skin is an effective way to reduce the appearance of freckles, and may even lead to the elimination of lighter freckles. Chemical peels are usually used on the face, but they can also be used on the arms and hands. Chemical peels come in three different strengths: superficial peels, which use alpha or beta hydroxy acids to remove the top layer of skin; medium peels, which use trichloroacetic acid (TCA) to penetrate deeper into the skin and remove more layers; and deep peels, which use high concentrations of trichloroacetic acid or phenol to remove even more layers of skin. After getting a chemical peel, your skin will take 2 - 3 days to heal from the procedure. It is not recommended to get chemical peels too often, since they are hard on the body. One study showed that TCA (70%) and phenol (80%) are effective at removing most or all freckles. However, you need to see a dermatologist for this treatment. Lasers can be used to burn the blood vessels just underneath the freckles, reducing their appearance or removing them entirely. The procedure is not known to have any long-term damaging effects, but it may cause temporary bruising, redness and swelling. Laser treatments are typically administered in 3 or so 10 to 15 minute sessions. The skin is pre-treated with a cool spray to make sure the heat of the laser doesn't cause the patient pain. | Use a lightening cream. Try microdermabrasion. See a dermatologist for a chemical peel. Get laser treatment. |
If the body of your car is hot from sitting in the sun or from driving, wait for your car to cool down before cleaning it. This may take 20 to 30 minutes. Since heat can speed the drying time of soap and water, you want to wait for your car to cool down to avoid soap and water stains. Place two buckets, a car cleanser, a soft natural sponge or a lambswool wash mitt, a cloth/rag, tire cleaner, soft terry towels, and car wax next to your car. These materials are needed to clean your car's exterior. Gather your supplies to clean the interior as well. These supplies may include a vacuum, trash bag, glass cleaner, upholstery foam cleanser, carpet cleaner, Q-tips, paper towels, and rags. One bucket will be used for soaking your cloth while the other will be used for rinsing your cloth. Fill one of the buckets with the specially formulated car cleanser per the instructions. Do not use dishwashing detergent or hand soap to clean your car. These harsh household cleaners may strip off your car's wax. | Park your car in a shaded area. Gather your supplies. Fill two buckets with water. |
Don't place oak furniture next to a source of heat or in direct sunlight. This can cause excessive dryness, difficult to fix cracks of body components, and color fading. If you must place the furniture right next to an air vent, close its louvers to reduce air flow (but don't close more than a small fraction of them all, as that could hurt the HVAC system.) Keep your oak furniture inside. Unless specifically designed for outside use (such as regularly cleaned and oiled deck chairs), wooden furniture should always be used inside. Always clean spills and water off of oak furniture. Since oak is porous, it will easily soak up water. This can damage the finish and lead to staining. Wipe up spills with a clean dry cloth or paper towel. The longer a spill sits, the deeper the spill can penetrate. This is why it's important to dry a spill as soon as you notice it. No matter how strong and sturdy oak furniture looks, always move it with care. To do so, lift it or gently push it with sliders and rollers. Carefully set it down to preserve the integrity of the joints. If a joint does come undone, it can usually be fixed with glue and a clamp. Never drag furniture by it's legs or pull it across a room. Don't expose oak to strong cleaning agents, coffee, wine, water or other liquids. Modern finishes can generally be cleaned with a damp (not soggy), lightly soaped towel. Antique finishes can be more delicate, so test an inconspicuous area and wait a few minutes to see what happens before proceeding. Avoid putting hot items such as dishes or pans directly on the wood. Instead, use trivets or heavy mats. You may be able to repair slight damages to oak furniture. You can use furniture markers and putties (available in a variety of colors) to fix small chips. To repair a mark or dent in unfinished furniture, try swelling the ding back out. Put a damp cotton cloth over the spot and place the tip of a warm iron onto the cloth so the wood rises up. Once the blemish is dry, sand it down with a fine-grain sandpaper, then oil it. Furniture oil tends to darken light dings in overall hard finishes. Use the "natural" yellowish kind for a medium brown color. If you need nearly-black, try dark furniture oil. Don't soak too much oil into a waxy-type finish since it can really stain. Some putties harden while others stay soft and removable. For penetrating fixes start with lighter tones. | Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Clean up spills. Move all furniture carefully. Protect the finish. Repair any dents or marks. |
The most helpful source of information at libraries isn't books. Often, librarians sit idly by while students struggle on computers not twenty feet away, digging through a difficult swamp of bad information and poor sources. Talk to them! They're here to help. Bring your research question and any research you've done to this point, as well as any particular assignments or project descriptions that you've got with you. If you're doing research for a paper, bring the assignment sheet. Ask at the front desk for research librarians who are on-call for student consultations, or make an appointment yourself with a topic librarian in a specific field. These meetings tend to be very beneficial. You won't waste time trying to negotiate the difficult library databases, and you'll be sure the kind of information you find will be helpful for your project. At the library, you've got more information that you'll know what to do with. Try to find only the most directly-related information. If you're struggling to find good sources, try refining your search terms and looking again. Books obviously make for good overviews of topics. If you're researching obesity, you'll be able to find long-range research studies, expert analysis, and opinions on books in the subject. Magazines and research journals will provide more specialized and technical topics, usually at a somewhat shorter length. They're be lighter on opinion and heavier on dry statistics. Most university libraries use JSTOR or some variant of an academic database that houses research articles by topic. It can be a somewhat difficult database to negotiate, so talk to a librarian for help if you're unsure. It can be frustrating when you first get started at the library in trying to find information directly related to your searches. Learning to search effectively and be diligent with your efforts will pay off in the end. Vary your searches, using quotations around specific searches you want the engine to look for. If you were looking for information about obesity, specifically related to the school lunch program, you might search for: "obesity" "obesity" "school lunch" "school lunch" "junk food in schools" "Indiana obesity" "Indiana school lunches" "weight epidemic" "obesity epidemic" Learning to read quickly and skim effectively for important and on-topic information is often the difference between a smooth research project and a frustrating one. If you're getting deep into a really complicated technical topic, a lot of the research can be dry and downright boring. Learning to negotiate the sources quickly will make your job much easier. Read the abstract, if the source has one, or read the introduction to the source to make sure the topic is applicable. If it seems peripheral, put it back and forget about it. You're not doing research to pad your bibliography, you're doing it to support your argument and explore the topic. If you find a good source, skip forward to the end and read the summary. Much of the "meat" of technical research-based sources will be spent presenting their own research, whereas you're mostly concerned with the findings and the argument itself. Often, you can get away with only reading a few paragraphs of a 15 or 20 page research report or book if you read smart. If the source provides excellent support, read the article more closely to get a sense of the argument and the evidence. Use the author's own research to look for more sources. There's nothing worse than getting to the writing phase of a research project at not being able to find a particular quote or statistic in the pile of research you've collected. Stay organized while you're researching and take careful notes to refer to later. Take note cards to the library and write down specific quotes on one side of the card and the bibliographical information (Title, author, publication info, and URL if applicable) on the other side of the card. A good day at the library doesn't necessarily involve stacking up a mountain of 500-page books you'll never read. Research smart, taking notes on the most important parts of the information, and use a manageable number of sources to make your argument and serve your argument. Some students think more sources makes a research paper better. It doesn't. Ideally, you want a balance of "their" voice--meaning the research--and your voice, your argument. A good research project uses the research to form and support an argument, not to act like a ventriloquist dummy, repeating information you read at length. | Talk to a librarian. Research books, magazines, and databases of information. Try a mixture of search terms. Don't read every word. Take good notes so you'll be able to find information later. Don't overwhelm yourself with sources. |
Get out a 9 x 12-inch (22 x 30-cm) baking dish and rub 1 tablespoon of butter over the bottom and insides to prevent the potatoes from sticking. Set the dish aside while you prepare the potatoes. Once you've sliced all of the potatoes and put them in the bowl, slowly pour the warm cream mixture over the slices. Use your hands or a spoon to toss the potatoes in the mixture so they're completely coated. Use the spoon to push the potato slices down. This way the cream should cover most of the potato slices. Scatter 3 ounces (85 g) of shredded Gruyère cheese evenly over the top of the potatoes. Place the baking dish in the center rack of the preheated oven. Set a baking sheet on the rack that's underneath it to catch any drips. Bake the potatoes until they're soft when you insert and remove a fork. The cream mixture should bubble and the cheese will brown once it's finished cooking. If the potatoes are still firm, cook them for 15 minutes and check them again. Turn off the oven and let the au gratin potatoes sit for 5 to 10 minutes before you serve them. This will make it easier to handle them and the liquid will thicken a little as it cools. Serve the au gratin potatoes with sliced ham, greens, or roasted vegetables. Store the leftover au gratin potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. | Preheat the oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and grease a baking dish. Mix the potato slices with the cream mixture. Transfer the potato mixture to the dish and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake the au gratin potatoes for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve the au gratin potatoes. |
Think about what you like to eat and how often you want to eat it. Plants like tomatoes, peppers, and squash will keep producing all year long, while vegetables like carrots and corn will only produce once. Buy seedlings from a garden store or farmer's market. Be sure to buy seedlings that haven't bloomed yet, and make sure to ask if they've been treated with chemicals. To be a true organic garden, your plants should be completely free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Plant seedlings into your organic, compost-rich soil and set them in areas where they'll receive full sun: at least 6 hours a day. Plant thickly to prevent weed growth. Companion plantings can fill in spaces in vegetable gardens, too, and will help you make the most of a small space. Spaces that are planted thickly enough will discourage weeds from growing between plants that you want. Organic mulches, including bark, wood chips, and grass clippings, gradually break down and enrich the soil. In the meantime, they control weeds, help to moderate soil temperatures, and slow evaporation, meaning that you can water less. Water in the morning, when the temperature is cool and there's less risk of evaporation, which will deprive your plants of water. Watering in the evening isn't ideal, as it keeps your plants wet overnight and encourages mildew. It's still preferable to watering in the middle of the day, though. Regularly taking off the green portions of weeds will deprive them of the nourishment they need to continue growing. Weeds are any plant you don't want growing in an area, and may include invasive ornamental or productive plants, such as ivy and mint. Use a hoe and keep it sharp. Try a Dutch hoe or scuffle hoe instead of a conventional gooseneck style hoe. Hoe each area frequently enough to keep green weeds down. Hand weed to remove the roots of perennial weeds that grow back. Also hand weed carefully around established plants, to avoid uprooting the plants you want. Try heat to control weeds in cracks, in the form of steam, a heat gun, boiling water, or even a small blowtorch, carefully applied. Many creatures can help your garden. Arrange the conditions of your garden to encourage them by: Putting out seed for birds Adding compost to your soil to attract worms Planting alyssum, sunflowers, lemon balm, and parsley to invite beneficial insects | Choose plants for your organic garden. Plant your seedlings in full sun after the last frost. Mulch areas around plants 2 in (5.1 cm) deep. Water your garden in the morning. Weed your garden every few weeks. Attract helpful creatures by adding seeds, compost, or flowers. |
Wear the hat of someone who doesn't know anything about your game. Be honest with yourself and take note of how well you would understand these instructions. Do you not explain the objective well enough? Are you using second person and active voice consistently? Do you understand how the setup, turns, and winning work? If there are trouble spots make note of these areas and revise. Your instructions should be easy to understand so people can play your game as soon as possible. If your game has a turn-based structure or some form of turn-taking, show an example of how turn should go. This example should cover most if not all of the scenarios and interactions between the game elements, if possible. You may need to include multiple turns to fit all the interactions. Use notations to explain this part of the game. Add a separate section that goes into fuller detail, if needed. Sometimes the descriptions of the rules or how the board is setup can seem hard to understand. In order to avoid players becoming disinterested, help your players by including some tips on strategy. List any and all special scenarios that might otherwise confuse the player. Include strategic methods for winning in the scenario. This step can either be really quick and easy; or it can be the bulk of your explanation, depending on how your game works. This step is really a judgment call. But if you suspect that a certain aspect of the game might be unclear, take the time to fully explain the outcome of that scenario. All the instructions and elements that you didn't cover before should be presented after the main instructions. If your game can be played alternate ways, list the alternate ways here. The main instructions explain the operation of the game. If your game includes other elements that aren't used specifically for the main game, take the time to explain those here. No matter where you are writing your instructions, and how you will present the final ones, make sure that your pages or documents are easy to read. Formatting includes the layout and order of the instructions. But it also includes the kind of font and spacing you include. If you are typing, don't pick a crazy font that's hard to read. If you are hand-writing, write legibly. Don't clump all your instructions into block paragraphs. Use bullet points when you can. Break up the text with a visual aid if possible. Have someone read over your game instructions. Get a second pair of eyes to read your instructions and check for any errors. This person can also tell you if your instructions make sense and where to better explain things. | Read over your game instructions. Show some examples. Consider including strategy tips. Include any extras or possible game variants at the end. Format your pages so that people can easily read the instructions. |
A great thing about weight loss is that even small changes can improve your overall health. A normal initial goal for treating obesity is a “modest weight loss” – usually 3-5% of your total weight. For instance, if you weigh 250 lbs (114kg), you can set an initial goal of losing 7.5-12.5 lbs (3.5-5.7 kg) to start improving your health. Losing even 5% of your body weight can reduce your risk for developing diabetes, and it may even help improve liver function. The more weight you lose, the bigger the health benefits – but set small, attainable goals in order to stay positive and dedicated. You don't have to be perfect – it's okay to treat yourself occasionally. If you meet a weight-loss or exercise goal, reward yourself. Ideally, do something fun such as seeing that movie that's in theatres or taking a weekend trip; but if it's a food treat you're craving, go for it. One fattening meal won't impede your success, and it's important to appreciate your hard work. Body mass index, or BMI, is defined by comparing your body weight in kgs to your height in meters. It's usually a good measure of your amount of body fat. A BMI of 18-25 is considered normal, and obesity is classified into ranges of severity. Keep track of your BMI with your doctor to monitor your progress, and set health-conscious goals. BMI is categorized as follows: 40 and higher: Extreme/morbid obesity (class III obesity) 35-39.9: Class II obesity 30-34.9: Class I obesity 25-29.9: Overweight 18.5-24.9: Normal/healthy When you don't sleep enough or sleep too much, your body releases a hormone that can affect your appetite and make you crave carbohydrates. Maintain a healthy and consistent sleep schedule and get as close to 7-9 hours of sleep as you can. Try the following: Set regular times to go to bed and wake up. Avoid napping during the day. Leave your bedroom for sleeping – don't watch TV or do other activities in bed. Sleep in a cool, dark space. Avoid caffeine after 4pm, or earlier if you're sensitive to caffeine. Create a relaxing ritual before bed, like taking a hot bath or having a cup of (decaffeinated) tea. Surround yourself with friends and family who encourage your goal of overcoming obesity and maintaining a healthy weight. Invite others to cook healthy meals with you. Find a “workout buddy,” and encourage each other to exercise regularly. The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) is an ongoing database and investigation of people who have successfully lost weight and who are continuing to do so. This program will ask you to record your eating, health, and exercise habits by occasionally sending you questionnaires. This is a great way to help researchers understand weight loss while helping you keep track of your own habits. To join, you must be 18 years old. You need to have lost at least 30 pounds and to have kept 30 pounds off for at least a year. Questionnaires are sent out every two months. | Set realistic goals. Reward yourself when you meet your goals. Keep track of your BMI. Get 8 hours of sleep every night. Seek out supportive people. Join The National Weight Control Registry. |
That's right. Go to the end of the chapter, and read the summary and the questions that are there. This is the perfect way to for you to get an idea of what you're about to read in the chapter. It will prep your brain and help it to sift through and make sense of all the more detailed information that's in the actual chapter. Next, read the introduction to the chapter. This also helps your brain get ready for the onslaught of information and helps it with processing. After each chunk, go back and look at your highlights, your margin notes, and your notebook notes. This will help you with longer term memory of what was read. Complete the next steps in this section using the 10 page chunk recommendation. When you've finished 10 pages and briefly reviewed them, begin the next 10 pages. Or, take a quick break and then resume working on the next 10 pages. If you purchased the book (and you're not borrowing it from a person, library, or school), you should highlight. There is a specific way to do this correctly, so keep the following in mind: Don't stop to highlight or take notes during the first reading. This disrupts your flow of comprehension, and you may end up highlighting things that you shouldn't. Wait until you have read an entire paragraph or a whole short section (depending on how the sections are broken up) to go back and highlight. This way, you will know what is important enough to highlight. Don't highlight single words (too little) or entire sentences (too much). Keep it down to one or two highlighted phrases per paragraph. The idea of highlighting is that you should be able to glance at the highlighted phrases a month later and get the gist of what you read without having to re-read the whole thing. In your margins, (or on a post-it note if it is not your book that you bought), jot down one or two questions per paragraph or section that you should be able to answer from reading that paragraph or section. This could be “What years were considered the Renaissance?” or “What is the meaning of metamorphosis?” After you have read the whole assignment, you should go back and try to answer these questions without re-reading. In a notebook for the class, jot down the main ideas of what you read for each section, IN YOUR OWN WORDS. It is extremely important to write your notes in your own words. Writing your notes in your own words helps you avoid plagiarism if you have to write a paper, and you will be confident that you really comprehended something if your notes are not directly copied from the textbook. This will help you feel prepared for class discussions or lectures associated with the text. Be sure to pay attention and participate during class, and write additional notes! Your instructor may tell you if tests are based mostly on the book or on lectures, but sometimes they don't tell you and it's best to be prepared for anything. | Read the end of the chapter first. Divide your assignment into 10 page chunks. Highlight your own textbook. Write questions in the margins. Take notes. Bring your notes and questions to class. |
Make sure the shells you take from the beach do not house aquatic life. Tap the shell gently after picking it up to make sure it is empty. If you hear any scuttling, or see an animal in the shell, put it back where you found it. To dry your shells faster, you can place them out in the sun. However, do not leave them in the sun for more than a few hours. If shells are left in the sun for too long, they will start to lose color. Be extra cautious when removing barnacles. Only use the chiseling method if it's absolutely necessary. You do not want to crack or damage your shell while removing barnacles. | Examine your shells before taking them from the beach. Do not leave shells out in the sun too long. Be careful not to crack the shell when removing barnacles. |
The field of Deep Reinforcement Learning has recently seen a surge in the popularity of maximum entropy reinforcement learning algorithms. Their popularity stems from the intuitive interpretation of the maximum entropy objective and their superior sample efficiency on standard benchmarks.In this paper, we seek to understand the primary contribution of the entropy term to the performance of maximum entropy algorithms.For the Mujoco benchmark, we demonstrate that the entropy term in Soft Actor Critic principally addresses the bounded nature of the action spaces.With this insight, we propose a simple normalization scheme which allows a streamlined algorithm without entropy maximization match the performance of SAC.Our experimental results demonstrate a need to revisit the benefits of entropy regularization in DRL.We also propose a simple non-uniform sampling method for selecting transitions from the replay buffer during training. We further show that the streamlined algorithm with the simple non-uniform sampling scheme outperforms SAC and achieves state-of-the-art performance on challenging continuous control tasks. | We propose a new DRL off-policy algorithm achieving state-of-the-art performance. |
Start compiling your best work in a folder or online file that you can share with potential employers. Your portfolio doesn't have to just contain themed greetings—it could also include selections of short prose or poetry that showcase your handle of clear, concise writing. As you gain experience, you portfolio will grow, and so will your range of works and opportunities to make a successful submission. Having all your strongest submissions in one place will allow the people in charge of hiring new writers to see what you can do without forcing them to wait for multiple submissions over time. Make sure your writing samples follow the specific formatting guidelines outlined by the company you’re submitting to. Greeting card businesses value practical ability over theoretical knowledge, so having a degree in writing or advertising isn't a must. It may not hurt, though, especially if you think you might begin your career in some other area of the business, like sales or promotion. If you’re serious about breaking into the field, choose a concentration like creative or technical writing or marketing that will directly translate to the type of tasks you’ll be faced with on the job. Creative writing classes will allow you to become more proficient writing in different styles. Technical writing prioritizes clear, effective speech and brevity, making it a perfect form of training for composing greeting card messages. If your goal is to work for a greeting card giant like Hallmark or American Greetings, you may be well served to start off as an intern. In this role, you’ll be afforded a chance to learn the ins and outs of the business, and, more importantly, the particulars of the company you’re likely to eventually work for. Interns make attractive contributors because they already have an extensive base of experience. Scan the “careers” page of a company's website or contact a representative directly to find out more about internship opportunities. A lot of professional greeting card writers got their start as interns with their companies. Greeting cards aren't the same as they were a few decades ago. Writers will need to keep a finger on the pulse of culture and societal norms as they evolve. For instance, being more attuned to modern parenting practices or the peculiar ways best friends communicate will give you a leg up over competing writers who are using flatter, more generic forms of expression. It may also help to able to incorporate well known pop cultural references, or rework viral internet memes into gags or visuals that are instantly recognizable. Pay attention to the language that surrounds you, and learn to change with the times. Analyze the types of relationships you see on a day to day basis and draw upon these insights when coming up with ideas for greetings. As a purveyor of modern culture, you'll be responsible for filling cards with prominent themes, tropes and symbols from people's everyday lives. | Put together a portfolio. Further your education. Seek out internship opportunities. Keep up with social trends. |
The damage can occur over time or within just a few hours, depending on the cause. Some possible reasons for feather damaging include: Boredom. If the bird doesn't feel mentally stimulated, it will grow bored. Picking at its feathers is a form of distracting itself, much as when a human bites at their fingernails out of boredom or frustration. Diet. If the bird isn't getting a nutrient-balanced diet, it may resort to feather plucking. Stress. A person, pet or habitat could be provoking the bird to feel stressed. Lack of exercise, overly large or small perches, noisy or busy cage location, lack of chewing toys, lack of exercise, etc., can lead to the bird being stressed. You should move the bird to a calm, quiet and low-traffic room. Illness. A medical condition or disease can cause feather plucking or loss such as French Moult. If the feathers are patchy or thin, it may be one sign of mites. Look for other symptoms of mites or other parasites as well. These can include: Crusted or scaly skin around the beak, legs, and eyes. Red lesions on the skin. Restless behavior, especially at night. Clicking noises. Tiny, moving red or black specks in the cage or feathers. It is important to rule out an illness before assuming the feather-plucking behavior is caused by boredom, diet or stress. Moreover, unless you are an expert, it can be difficult to diagnose a bird's illness. | Be aware that a parakeet can damage its feathers for a number of reasons. Look for signs of mites. Seek advice from your veterinarian. |
Lay a damp cloth on the dough to prevent it from drying out. Leave the dough at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes so the gluten in the dough relaxes. You could also use an overturned bowl to cover the dough. Set an ungreased or nonstick skillet on the stove and turn the burner to medium. If you have a tawa, an Indian skillet, use this instead. Let the skillet or tawa heat while you begin rolling out the roti. Pull off the dough to make 12 equal portions. Then, roll a piece in between the palms of your hands to make a smooth ball. Set the balls on your work surface and lay the damp cloth over them. If you prefer, cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Slowly lower 1 of the rolled pieces of dough into the hot, ungreased skillet. Let the roti cook for 1 minute so it begins to puff up in the center. Transfer the cooked roti to a serving plate and spread some melted butter or ghee across the top. Stack the cooked roti on each other and lay a clean dry towel over them to keep them warm. Store the leftover roti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. | Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. Heat a skillet or tawa over medium heat. Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place 1 circle in the skillet and cook it for 1 minute. Brush the roti with melted butter or ghee. |
Few gestures are quite as romantic as the home-cooked meal, especially if she is usually the one who does the cooking. If you are confident about your cooking abilities, try making your girlfriend a gourmet meal. If not, make something simple like grilled cheese or ramen noodles. You can make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The meal does not need to be anything fancy, but make sure that it is something she will enjoy. If you are nervous about cooking a meal on your own, surprise her by bringing up the idea of cooking a meal together. The two of you can spend some fun time together, and the gesture will still be romantic. Clean the table, use matching dinnerware, and light candles. This will show that you aren't just getting the nightly meal out of the way, but that it is a special occasion. If you have roommates or live with your parents, find an evening when they’ll be gone for at least an hour or two to make this date all about you and her. Show up at her workplace or meet her at her locker with a meal from her favorite café or fast food restaurant. Homemade sandwiches, wraps, or salads also work great. If showing up at her job is not an option, you could pack a picnic lunch on a random weekend and take her out to eat at a park. Make sure to pay attention to her schedule. If she normally has lunches free, but has something going on during lunch every day this week, then you might need to wait. The restaurant can be a new place with good reviews, or it can be an old favorite that the two of you visit less than you used to. Moreover, if you choose a new restaurant, pick one that your girlfriend has expressed an interest in or that at least serves a type of food your girlfriend enjoys. If you don't feel the need for a grand romantic gesture, sharing a simple box of chocolates is nice. Go to a chocolatier and pick out a box together. Keep them on your kitchen table and enjoy them over the next week. Discussing your favorite flavors and sharing samples are fun bonding activities. | Be the chef. Surprise her with lunch. Take her on a nice dinner date. Share a box of chocolates. |
You can submit an application to a house cleaning company if you don't feel comfortable advertising and meeting up with strangers. If your application is selected, the company will send jobs to you. Often, you can create your own hours and build a client base. You can also sign up for websites that cater to specific regions. For example, Queen of Maids provides service for many southwestern states in the US. My Clean provides services in New York City and Chicago. Search for websites that cater to your region. There are websites, like Care.com, that are made specifically for jobs dealing with house cleaning and other types of care. In many cases, you will have to create an online profile. You should write about your experience, post a photo (if you feel comfortable), and provide references. Once you do that, you will be able to apply to jobs and promote yourself. Unless the service and/or company requests it, you don't have to stick to finding a house cleaning job through only one website. It will actually increase your chances of finding a job if you advertise or respond to jobs on as many websites as you can. To make this less time consuming, create an advertisement/profile for yourself and copy and paste it onto several websites. You can customize the advertisement if necessary. For example, you can also search for jobs on websites like snagajob.com. | Submit an application. Sign up for a service. Choose multiple websites. |
If your mom sees that you're knowledgeable about how to care for pierced ears, she may be more comfortable with the idea. Read up on aftercare for pierced ears. Show your mom you will care for your pierced ears and will not end up with an infection from the procedure. Tell your mom you will get gold earrings, as these are less likely to cause infection than metal varieties. Let your mom know you will clean your earlobes each day for 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure. Tell your mom you will wash your hands first, apply rubbing alcohol or an antibacterial ointment onto a cotton swab, and gently wash your ears. Also, let your mom know you'll rotate each earring after cleaning to prevent the holes from closing up around the earring, holding it in place. If your mom is more laid back, something like, "I just think they'll look nice" may be reason enough for her. However, many parents will have reservations about pierced ears. Try to think of a reason you want pierced ears that will appeal to your mom. Talk about your own self confidence. You could say something like, "I would feel like I could express myself with earrings. I could wear earrings to show my personality, which could help me feel more confident." You could also try something like, "I know all the female guests at cousin April's wedding will be wearing a specific type of earring. I thought it would be a nice treat for her if I could participate in that too." Avoid reasons like, "Everyone else is doing it," as your mom is unlikely to be swayed by this. Whatever your reason, make sure it's sincere. Don't say you feel earrings will build your self confidence if they won't, for example. You want to be honest with your mom, as this shows maturity. If you appear mature, your mom is more likely to say, "Yes." Do you have a friend with pierced ears? If so, you could ask him or her how to convince your mom. Your friend likely had this same conversation, and may be able to offer special insight on how to get the answer you want. Choose a friend with parents with somewhat similar values to yours. If you ask a friend with considerably more laid back parents, for example, the discussion may not have been as difficult for your friend. Before going into the conversation, think about what you'll say. Spend a lot of time considering what you want out of the conversation. This will help things stay on track when you talk to your mom. On the surface, you want to get permission to get your ears pierced. However, think of other, deeper wants in this conversation. You want to be able to grow up a little, and make your own decisions. You want your mom to trust that you're responsible. You should also go into the conversation wanting to listen to your mom's side. Remember, a conversation is a two way street. You should be prepared to listen to your mom's perspective, even if it's not something you want to hear. | Read up on how to take care of pierced ears. Think of good reasons you want earrings. Consider talking to a friend with earrings. Think about how to have the conversation. |
With your free hand, squeeze the napkin just beyond the tips of your fingers. Once you have firmly pinched the napkin you can remove your other hand from the flower head. It makes a great centerpiece for a table. You can also give it to a special someone. It's a simple and sweet gesture. Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to make a paper napkin rose in just a few minutes. They cost less money than real flowers and they won't ever wilt or lose their petals. | Pinch the napkin to form the flower head. Display your rose. |
The amount does not have to be precise, but try to use around 1½ cups (360 g) of shaving cream. Make sure that you are using the basic, foaming kind of shaving cream and not the gel kind. Men's shaving cream is the best to use because it is white and won't affect the color of your slime. You can use women's shaving cream, but be aware that it usually comes in a light pink or purple. This may change the color of your slime. You can do this with a spoon or rubber spatula. As you stir, make sure that you scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl so that everything gets mixed in. As the ingredients come together, they will produce a fluffy slime. The slime may look sticky at this point. Don't worry, you still have 1 more ingredient to add! Measure out 2½ tbsp (37.5 mL) of contact saline solution. Slowly pour it into the slime while stirring it. Keep stirring until the slime starts to leave the sides of the bowl. You may not end up using all of the saline solution. The contact saline solution must contain the ingredient: boric acid. If it does not contain this, the slime will not work. Read the ingredient label. Pick the slime up with your hands; it will be a little sticky. Knead the slime by stretching it out, then squishing it back together. Keep doing this for a few minutes until the slime is no longer sticky. If the slime is still sticky, then add 1/4 teaspoon of contact saline solution and knead it again. | Add 1½ cups (360 g) of shaving cream. Stir the mixture together until everything is combined. Stir in a contact saline solution that contains boric acid. Knead the slime for a few minutes until it is no longer sticky. |
Fill up a glass about halfway with warm water and then add the same amount of a gentle dish detergent. Then drop in about a capful of ordinary household bleach and stir. You can substitute a number of leather-safe solvents for this solution. Some choices include hairspray, rubbing alcohol, and white vinegar. This method works best for removing autographs, scuff marks, and grass stains. Dip the tip of the cotton swab into your bleach solution and squeeze the excess off with a paper towel or old rag. You just want enough to lightly moisten the surface of the ball. You can also use an old tooth brush or any other type of scrubbing tool able to hold water. Rub the end of the cotton swab with bleach on it back and forth over the surface of the ball. Do this a few times until you see the stain lift away. Be careful to avoid contact with the seams or any of the stamps. If the bleach touches the red stitches on the seams, it will discolor them. The solution will also remove any stamps you scrub over. Moisten a towel or a cotton ball with clean tap water. Either wipe down your entire ball or just go over the spot you bleached. Do this a few times. It's important to remove all residual cleaning solution. If you've significantly wetted your baseball, do not allow it to air dry. Air drying can cause leather to warp and crack. Instead, rub the baseball with a clean, dry towel. | Make a solution of dilute bleach and dish detergent. Dampen a cotton swab with bleach. Wipe the damp cotton swab over the stain. Wipe the bleach off of your ball. Towel your baseball dry. |
Thoroughly vacuum both sides of the rug (front and back) to remove loose debris and dirt. Combine warm water, mild dish soap and 3 to 4 cups (.7 l to .9 l) of white vinegar in a bucket. Dip a soft cloth, soft brush or non-shedding sponge into the vinegar solution. Scrub the pile of the rug gently, using linear motions in the direction of the nap. Clean the fringes of the rug as applicable. If the rug has fringes along the edges, gently scrub them using a laundry brush and the vinegar solution. Rinse it with running water or gently wipe the surface with a clean cloth dipped in water. Squeeze out the excess water from the rug. Use a window squeegee to remove excess water if the rug is too large or heavy to lift. Press the squeegee against the rug and pull in the direction of the nap until most of the water is removed. Allow the rug to dry outside in the sunshine. When the nap feels dry, turn the rug over to allow the other side to dry. Allow the rug to dry under a fan If the weather doesn't permit outdoor drying. | Vacuum the rug. Create a vinegar-based cleaning solution. Scrub the rug. Rinse the rug. Remove the excess water. Dry the rug. |
Classical compositions that follow a consistent 10-second rhythm actually slow your heart rate, lowering your blood pressure and helping you feel calm. Some examples include: "Va Pensiero" by Giuseppe Verdi "Nessun Dorma" by Giacomo Puccini "Symphony 9, 3rd movement" by Ludwig van Beethoven Reading helps you relax and enjoy your day. Read something on paper instead of on a screen. You'll be able to focus better, and you'll take in more information. Consider reading a novel, a book of poetry, a graphic novel, or a YA novel. Let yourself be lost in the text. Try to avoid other activities while you read. Instead of listening to music or snacking at the same time, just focus on the words. If you're not much of a reader, that's okay! The reason reading is relaxing is actually because it takes so much of our concentration: it helps us focus on something other than our own concerns. Before bedtime, set yourself up for the next day. Set out your outfit, set your alarm if you are using one, and pack a lunch when needed. This way, your next morning will be leisurely. After you've done this, put aside any thoughts of work. Focus on winding down for the night. Turn off your phone if you can. If you watch TV in the evening, watch something calming, like a gentle comedy, or a children's cartoon such as "Steven Universe" or "My Neighbor Totoro." Never go to bed immediately after experiencing a strong negative feeling, having a big fight, or experiencing something frightening or upsetting. Sleeping encodes memories, so bad feelings will make a longer-lasting impression on you if you sleep on them. Nothing improves your mood like being properly rested. Adults need 7-8 hours of sleep a night, while teens need 9-11 hours. To sleep through the night, sleep in a dark, quiet room. Use the bathroom before you fall asleep to increase your chances of sleeping through the night. If you have the morning off, wake up without an alarm. Your body will rest better that way. With a good night's sleep, you're all set to have a good day tomorrow, too. | Calm down with relaxing classical music. Read. Wind down so you can go to bed on a peaceful note. Set yourself up to sleep through the night. |
Pork sausage and bacon are both fairly common to country-style gravy, but they are not necessarily a standard ingredient. Crumble roughly 1/8 lb (60 g) of sausage into the pan for every 2 cups (500 mL) country gravy you plan to prepare. Crumble 4 to 6 slices of bacon into the gravy for every 2 cups (500 mL) of country gravy. Cook the sausage or bacon first and set aside. Use the fat from the meat to help form the roux for your gravy. Cook about 1/4 lb (115 g) ground beef for every 2 cups (500 mL) of gravy you plan to prepare. Cook the hamburger first. Make sure that the beef is fully browned and fully cooked before removing it from the pan. Add about 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of the rendered fat back into the pan to serve as the fat base for your roux. Add the flour, seasonings, and milk according to standard recipe instructions. Stir the cooked, crumbled ground beef back into the country gravy just before serving. Different seasonings can give your country gravy a slightly different taste. For a kick of heat, try adding 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) ground cayenne pepper, 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder, or 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) ground white pepper per 2 cups (500 mL) of gravy. For a warmer taste, add 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, ground cloves, or ground allspice to 2 cups (500 mL) of country gravy. For a more savory taste, add 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh herbs like cilantro, oregano, or parsley. Stirring in grated or shredded cheese can turn country gravy into something that can satisfy any cheese-lover at your table. Add about 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated or shredded cheese per 1 cup (250 mL) sauce. Stir the cheese in at the end, just before serving. Stir until the cheese melts completely. Try cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite type of cheese. | Add sausage or bacon. Make hamburger-style gravy. Vary the seasonings. Sprinkle in a little cheese. Enjoy! |
You may interact with your customers on different social media platforms. Show your appreciation by thanking a customer on Twitter or Facebook. If your customer interacts with you regularly on social media, you can be sure that they will see what you have said. Social media gives you an opportunity to publicly show appreciation for your customers. If you use Twitter, some companies allow you to tweet gift cards to other Twitter users. A small gift can have a positive impact on your customers. The item can be a product associated with your brand, unique to where the company is located, a free gift with a purchase, or even access to special content on your website. Cookies are also a great way to thank your customers. For example, if your city is known for its barbecue, you could send a small jar of barbecue sauce from a local restaurant. You could also send a gift for your customer's birthday or anniversary with your business. A customer appreciation event shows your customers that you are willing to go the extra mile to acknowledge them. Your event could include giveaways, discounted merchandise, free shipping on online orders, or a free event at your store. Promote your event using social media or an e-newsletter that you send to you customers. While this option can be more expensive, it can helpful for your business in the long run. Customers will support businesses with excellent customer service. You may reserve the free event for frequent, longtime customers. | Acknowledge the customer on social media. Send a small gift. Have a customer appreciation event. |
Recently, Generative Adversarial Networks have emerged as a popular alternative for modeling complex high dimensional distributions.Most of the existing works implicitly assume that the clean samples from the target distribution are easily available.However, in many applications, this assumption is violated.In this paper, we consider the observation setting in which the samples from a target distribution are given by the superposition of two structured components, and leverage GANs for learning of the structure of the components.We propose a novel framework, demixing-GAN, which learns the distribution of two components at the same time.Through extensive numerical experiments, we demonstrate that the proposed framework can generate clean samples from unknown distributions, which further can be used in demixing of the unseen test images. | An unsupervised learning approach for separating two structured signals from their superposition |
Fire spreads quickly, and there may be no time during a fire to figure out an escape route. If bedrooms are on the second floor, be sure an escape ladder is near the window in each room. Designate 2 escape routes out of each room. When you prepare children, they are generally less frightened and can better remember what you taught them. Walk your children through each escape route. Have them practice opening doors and pulling up windows to be certain they can easily handle these tasks. If you have older children with bedrooms on the second floor, have them practice exiting safely through the window using the escape ladder. This will help to slow the fire, giving family members a little extra time to get out safely. This can be a neighbor's front yard, your mailbox or another safe location. | Plan your escape route ahead of time. Practice your escape plan and safety rules with children often. Test your escape plan to be sure it works well. Make sure the last person leaving each room closes the door after exiting. Choose a safe place outside the home where family members can meet. |
Positive body language not only makes you look confident; it can also help you to feel more at ease. Stand up straight, keep your chin up and push your shoulders back. Even as you step into the spotlight, if you hold yourself with confidence you will feel the part too. If you are sitting during the interview, sit up straight in your chair or even lean slightly forward. If you lean back, you will look too casual. Even if you’re nervous, remember to smile during your interview. When you first walk into the room, smile and make eye contact with each of the judges. Like your body language, a smile can actually make you feel happier and more confident. When answering questions, make eye contact with the person who asked you the question and talk to him or her. This will make it feel more like you are having a conversation than giving a speech, and should make you feel more comfortable. The judge may even respond by nodding or smiling as you are talking, which are encouraging gestures that will help you feel less nervous. It will also make you look more personable and natural if you speak to the judges. Don't put pressure on yourself by trying to act like someone you’re not. Being authentic and real will make you more memorable than saying the things that you think the judges want to hear. Still, try to show yourself in the best light, but do so in a way that stays true to yourself. For instance, if you are asked what your favorite book is but you're not a big reader, give an answer that allows you to segue into a topic that interests you more. For instance, you could say, "I love reading classic plays like A Streetcar Named Desire because theater is a passion of mine. I see plays around my city whenever I can, and I especially like musical theater." You can gain a lot of confidence by shifting the way that you think of the interview. Instead of think of it as an interrogation or a way to judge you, think of the interview as a way for the judges and audience to learn more about you. One of the most common fear about interviews is being asked something that you don't know the answer to. Remember that if you are asked your opinion about a subject you don't know very much about, it isn't the end of the world. You can still form a reply that leaves the judges impressed, as long as your answer shows a level of intelligence and thought. For instance, if the judges ask you for your opinion on a conflict or war you don't know that much about, talk about it in a general sense by saying something like, “That's a good question. This is a topic I’m still researching and learning about, and it's upsetting to hear about the devastation that this conflict is inflicting on this part of the world. All I can hope for is that each side of the conflict can put aside their differences and compromise with each other to stop the cycle of violence." Even you feel like you botched a question, don't let it get to you. Move on mentally and give your whole attention to the question at hand. If you keep thinking about how you messed up or could have done better, the rest of your performance will suffer. If you mentally move on and give great answers to the rest of your questions, it's likely that no one will even remember the question you messed up. The longest answer isn't necessarily the best answer. The fact that a few succinct sentences are enough will help you to keep focus and stay calm throughout your interview. | Have confident body language. Smile. Give your answer while looking at the judges. Be yourself. Think of the interview as a chance to share yourself. Don’t feel like you have to know all the answers. Don’t dwell on the last question. Keep your answers short and sweet. |
Inquire at local pediatrician offices to discover whether they have worked with Down syndrome babies in the past. Pediatricians familiar with the condition can help teach you about healthy growth and development of your baby and refer you to relevant services for further assistance raising and educating your child. Local government and education offices should be able to provide you with information about available services targeted toward giving your baby the best chance at fulfilling his or her potential. Many localities offer early home visits or specialty day care to provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy for young children with Down syndrome. Always be careful when getting services for your child, especially behavior therapy. While many therapists are kind and respectful, some use abusive restraint and seclusion tactics, or other practices full of ethical violations that may hurt your child. Check up with your child and care providers to make sure he or she feels safe and is having fun. Most school districts have services geared toward children with Down syndrome and other developmental delays. If you wish, you can often arrange advance meetings with the developmental therapists and special education staff to learn about what to expect once your child reaches school age. | Select a pediatrician familiar with Down syndrome. Inquire about early intervention for your baby. Acquaint yourself with your school district’s Down syndrome resources. |
Most of a hamster's diet should be made up of commercial hamster food. These are usually composed either of pellets or seed mixes. They are designed to accommodate your hamster's diverse nutritional needs. Because hamsters are adverse to changes in their diet, when you purchase food, consider buying what your hamster was fed at the pet store. After a few weeks, slowly transition it to a different food source, should you choose to. If you are feeding your hamster a seed mix, make sure that it does not only eat the sun flower seeds. Hamsters prefer these, but they will not satisfy all of your hamster's nutritional needs. Try to give your hamster a small portion of fruit, vegetable, or protein either every day or every other day. A portion size equivalent to a couple of raisins is appropriate. Leftovers can rot, contaminating the cage. Good vegetables to feed your hamster include: turnips, carrots, chicory, spinach, parsley, pumpkin, endive, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, and asparagus. Good fruits to feed your hamster include: raisins, seedless apples, berries, pears, plums, and peaches. Seeds and pits can be poisonous, so be sure to keep these away from your hamster. Once a week you can add some additional protein to your hamster's diet with pieces of a hardboiled egg. Be mindful that food hasn't spoiled and remove it from the cage when it begins to go bad. Fresh food should generally be removed from the cage within a few hours of the initial feeding. It is important to give your hamster a hard treat approximately once a week. These help keep your hamster's teeth in good shape and can be a source of additional nutrition or even recreation. At a pet store you can purchase treats that hang from the top of your hamster's cage. These forces them to work to get their food and can facilitate play. Mineral or salt licks are a good way to provide your hamster nutrition as maintains its teeth. You should avoid feeding your hamster kidney beans, citrus fruits, onion, potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves. Junk food, chocolate, alcohol, and candy are also bad for your hamster. Hamsters are liable to knock over a water dish, creating sanitary problems. At the pet store purchase a bottle that can hang on your hamster's cage. Refill regularly with bottled water. Be sure to clean the water bottle at least once a week. | Purchase commercial hamster mix from a pet store. Supplement your hamster’s diet with fresh food. Give your hamster hard treats. Know what foods to avoid. Purchase a water bottle. |
In the case of thoroughbred names, spaces and punctuation marks count as letters so you will old be able to have a total of 18 characters. For example, ThereAndBackAgain! is an acceptable name because it has 18 characters, but There And Back Again! is not because it has 21 characters (including spaces). While this might seem obvious, what might not be vulgar or offensive to you might be offensive to someone else. Double check that the name you pick out does not have any bad connotations that are offensive to religious, political, or ethnic groups, or that are vulgar in anyway. For example, The Great Farter might be a funny name to you, but could be found vulgar by others, or might be taken as an offensive dig at God. Thoroughbred racehorses are not allowed to have names that are all initials; they cannot have names that are clearly promoting a commercial or artistic cause; and they cannot be named after a living person unless there is a written confirmation from that person saying it is okay. Any horse that has won a major race will have his or her name permanently retired. However, other names of horses that have not won major races can be recycled. For example, you cannot name your racehorse Seabiscuit, though you could potentially try naming your horse Seabisquick or some other play off of a famous horse's name. If you want your racehorse to be a star, you’ll need a name that fans (and gamblers) can get behind. For this reason, it may be better to pick out a shorter name, though catchy names aren't bad either. There's something very charming about chanting the name Ruffian (which is probably why Ruffian is racing's greatest filly). The Jockey Club, which is the organization charged with recording and approving the names of racehorses, may require you to explain the name if its not very clear. For example, the 1977 Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew, was named after the owners’ hometowns--Seattle, and the word for a swamp which in Florida is called a ‘slew’. | Do not pick a name that exceeds 18 letters. Avoid names that may be considered vulgar and offensive. Know what other categories of names should be avoided. Do not consider naming your horse after historic victors. Come up with a name that sounds good when yelled by hundreds of adoring fans. Be prepared to offer an explanation of your horse’s name if its not super apparent. |
Boiling water with a microwave is remarkably easy. To start, pour the water into a container made of the microwave-safe materials listed above. Make sure the container is not sealed shut. A buildup of hot steam can cause a harmful explosion. Next, put a non-metallic object such as a wooden spoon, a chopstick, or a popsicle stick in the water. This prevents a dangerous problem called "super-heating" by giving the water something to form bubbles on. Super-heating occurs when water in the microwave heats water past its boiling point and the water is unable to form bubbles because there are no nucleation sites (essentially rough spots for the bubbles to form on). As soon as the water is disturbed or a nucleation site is introduced, the built-up superheated water forms steam very quickly, causing a small explosion of boiling water. If you don't have any non-metallic objects to put in your water, use a container that has a scratch or chip on the interior surface. This will act as a nucleation site to help the water bubble. | Pour the water into a microwave-safe cup or bowl. Place a clean, microwave-safe object in the water. |
Families may also experience various reactions to their loved one who is suffering from PTSD. It can be difficult to cope with a loved one who is constantly pushing people away, or experiencing traumatic flashbacks. These symptoms can create common reactions that family members and other loved ones experience. Keep in mind that these reactions are normal, and that living with someone with PTSD can be very difficult. These reactions are described in the following steps. People often feel very sorry that someone they care about has had to suffer through a terrifying experience and that their loved one still suffers from PTSD. However, too much sympathy can be a bad thing leading a family to “baby” a trauma survivor. This can send the message that the family does not think the trauma survivor is capable of overcoming the ordeal. For example, if you do not expect your loved one to pursue treatment and go to therapy appointments, they may feel like you don't have confidence in their ability to recover. Because irritability is one of the basic symptoms of PTSD, conflict is often inevitable. A short fuse and readiness to defend or fight rather than back down could result in more angry outbursts towards family members and others. After a traumatic experience, many people with PTSD will become disconnected from their loved ones as they cope with what has happened. This can be very hard for you and other family members but try to give the person space. Remember that they are not distancing themselves because they want to hurt you, but rather because they are dealing with what has happened to them. Family members can often feel guilt or shame after a traumatic event for many reasons. They may feel guilty because they feel responsible for caring for their loved one. Family members may also feel shame with dealing with their loved one, as they may feel like they are failing. Remember that dealing with a loved one with PTSD is not easy, but that you are doing all that you can to help them. These negative feelings can include anger and resentment towards the traumatized person or towards those who traumatized the individual. | Understand that PTSD does not just affect the person who is suffering from the condition. Keep your feelings of sympathy. Be prepared for some conflict. Try not to be offended by your loved one’s detachment. Try to banish feelings of shame or guilt. Understand that negative feelings towards your loved one with PTSD is normal. |
Use a non-oily soap to wash your face and neck. Pay special attention to the hairline. Apply a scalp protector to the skin just below your hairline. The scalp protector protects your skin from the adhesive used to apply the wig, and keeps skin oils from weakening the bond of the adhesive. Let the scalp protector dry completely before attaching the wig. Before applying your wig, pull your hair back into a bun or a ponytail. You may need to wear a wig cap depending on the length of your hair. You can use a liquid adhesive or a special double-sided wig tape. If you are using the liquid adhesive, spread a thin layer around the perimeter of your head, just below the hairline. The glue needs to be tacky before you can apply the wig. Depending on the brand of adhesive, this could take several minutes. Use a blow dryer set to cool to speed the process. Once the glue is tacky, place the wig on your head, and press the hairline of the front piece onto the glue line. Hold the wig onto the glued area. Apply constant pressure until the wig is secure and can stay on by itself. Let the glue dry completely before you style the wig. To use wig tape, cut a piece of tape to fit the perimeter of your head, just below your hairline. Apply the tape to your forehead. Line the wig up so that the hairline is just on the edge of the tape. Peel the back of the tape off, revealing the other sticky side. Press the lace onto the adhesive, starting with the front hairline. Hold each section for about 30 seconds to make sure the wig is securely attached. | Wash your face. Pull your hair back. Apply the adhesive. |
The first paragraph of a friendly letter is usually warm and lighthearted. It's a way to set the tone of the letter, letting the recipient know that what's to follow will be more friendly than businesslike or serious. Use the first few lines to say an extended hello, tell a joke, or reference the season. "How are you doing?" or "How have you been?" are common ways to start a letter. Asking a question helps make the letter feel like part of a longer conversation. If you'd like a reply to your letter, feel free to pepper it with questions throughout. You can use the first paragraph to inquire more deeply about the recipient's life. For example, "I hope little Julie has been enjoying kindergarten. I can't believe she's gotten so big!" Referencing the time of year is another common letter opening. Think of it as the equivalent to making small talk before you launch into a deeper conversation. For example, "I hope you've been having a wonderful fall. The trees in my neighborhood are more brilliant than they've ever been before. I think we're in for a cold winter, though." Now it's time to get to the meat of the letter, your purpose for writing it. Why are you opening this correspondence? Do you want to get back in touch with a long lost friend, express to someone that you are missing them, or thank them for helping you out in some way? Be forthright, open, and articulate to communicate your message effectively. Write about what's happening in your life. No matter what it says, your letter will probably be appreciated, but the recipient will feel much closer to you (and therefore the letter will be more effective) if it's revealing. Tell what events have occurred, what emotions you've felt, and what plans you have for the future. Don't create an airbrushed picture of your life; that defeats the purpose of a friendly letter. Avoid a holiday newsletter-style update; your friend will start skimming to the bottom if you just list everything you've accomplished since your last letter. You don't have to go too deep into your troubles, but try to portray your life realistically. What was your friend up to last time you talked? Was she on the verge of breaking up with her boyfriend? Was he in the middle of a difficult season on the soccer team? Follow up by making references and asking questions to show you're interested in your friend's life. You can also discuss topics of mutual interest. Write your thoughts on art, politics, current events, or any other subject that you'd discuss with your friend in person. Consider suggesting movies you've seen that you think your friend would like, or books you've read that you want to recommend. Sharing good information is always welcome in letters. | Begin with some pleasantries. Share news and personal details. Reference topics that are relevant to your friend. |
Your cholesterol level will be provided as a concentration of cholesterol in your blood. The number refers to milligrams of cholesterol in a deciliter of blood (mg/dL). The lab may omit the unit of measurement on your results, but this is to what the numbers refer. Your doctor will consider an LDL level lower than 100 mg/dL ideal. The complete guidelines for LDL levels, for a person with no other medical conditions, are as follows: Ideal - Less than 100 mg/dL Near optimal/slightly elevated - 100 to 129 mg/dL Borderline high - 130 to 159 mg/dL High - 160 to 189 mg/dL Severely high - Higher than 190 mg/dL You will see a separate number that indicates your HDL measurement. Your doctor will consider an HDL of 60 mg/dL (or greater) ideal. A breakdown of HDL measurements, for a man with no other medical conditions, is as follows: Ideal - At least 60 mg/dL Borderline risk factor for heart disease - 41 to 59 mg/dL High risk factor for heart disease - Less than 40 mg/dL Women's HDL ranges are not given here. Women should see their lab test or speak to their doctor to assess their proper ranges. Like high levels of LDL, high triglyceride levels can also increase your chances of atherosclerosis (artery narrowing and hardening), raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Your doctor will consider less than 150 mg/dL ideal, assuming you have no other medical conditions. The full breakdown of your triglyceride measurement is: Ideal - Less than 150 mg/dL Elevated - 150 to 199 mg/dL High - 200 to 499 mg/dL Extremely high - Higher than 500 mg/dL Once you have these three numbers, you can use them in a simple equation to calculate your total cholesterol. The equation is: LDL + HDL + (triglycerides/5) = total cholesterol. For instance, if you had an LDL of 100, HDL of 60, and triglyceride level of 150, then the equation would read: 100 + 60 + (150/5). With all of your numbers plugged into the equation, you can simply perform the division and addition components to reach your total cholesterol level. For instance, calculating the previous example would be 100 + 60 + (150/5) = 100 + 60 + 30 = 190. You can also find online calculators that will tally your total cholesterol from the individual numbers. Similar to the individual components, your total cholesterol will fall into a range of readings from ideal to high. Your doctor will consider a total cholesterol reading of less than 200 mg/dL ideal, assuming you have no other medical conditions. However, the full range of readings is: Ideal - Less than 200 mg/dL Elevated - 200 to 239 mg/dL High - 240 mg/dL or greater While total cholesterol is a useful tool to have, you should still go over the component parts with your doctor because the number can be misleading. For instance, 99 LDL + 60 HDL + (200/5 triglyceride) = 199 total cholesterol. A total cholesterol level of 199 is not cause for alarm, but 200 is high for a triglyceride reading, and your doctor would still want to discuss options to help control your triglycerides. If any of your individual readings or your total cholesterol is out of the optimal range, then your doctor will likely recommend making lifestyle changes to help reduce your cholesterol. These steps include: Reducing saturated fats, trans fats, salt, and sugar in your diet Choosing healthy food options, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and lean meat protein Getting at least thirty minutes of cardio exercise each day Quitting smoking (if applicable) Maintaining a healthy weight You can find complete information with steps for lowering your cholesterol at How to Unclog Arteries Naturally. | Read the measurements. Assess your LDL level. Examine your HDL level. Assess your triglyceride level. Plug your numbers into the equation for total cholesterol. Calculate your total cholesterol. Assess your total cholesterol level. Have your doctor go over the results with you. Take steps to lower your cholesterol. |
If you have hundreds or thousands of photos to scan, having an auto-feed scanner is going to save you a lot of time. Once your scanner is turned on and connected to your computer, you can follow instructions and feed one photo after another into the scanner without pausing in between images. If choosing this option, it helps to put your photos in order ahead of time. Images will be stored in the order they are scanned, so taking some time to arrange them ahead of time will save you more time once the scanning is done. This way you can individually adjust settings for each photo, if you want. These scanners usually have automatic edge detection capabilities Lay up to 4 photos on the scanner glass at a time to scan. Most scanners will have a button you can press to indicate the photos are ready to be scanned. Press this button and watch your images get uploaded to your computer! 300 is a minimum and 600 DPI will provide enough pixels to enlarge the photo but also maintain quality. This is a great trick so you can make larger prints of photos in the future! Use the cleaner along with a lint-free or microfiber cloth for the best results. Make sure the glass is completely dry before scanning photos. | Choose an auto-feed scanner for a large quantity of photos. Choose a flat-bed scanner if you are concerned with optimal quality. Use a DPI (dots per inch) between 300 and 600. Use glass cleaner to prevent smudges on your scanned photos. |
Being a travel agent is a sales job in part. However, most people want to feel like they know and trust their travel agent. They don't want to feel like you're always trying to sell them something they don't want. In other words, when you're networking and trying to gain new customers, spend time asking them about their job and home life before going into what you do. When you're chatting with a new client, take time to ask them what they're ideal vacation is. Ask about the kinds of hotels and activities they prefer and the experiences they enjoy. Getting to know your customer means you can better meet their needs. Try asking them about an ideal vacation they've been on in the past, including what they liked and disliked about it. These days, anyone can go online and book a hotel or airplane ticket. What your customers need you for is the more complicated trips. Your clients are likely able to book a weekend getaway to a nearby city. However, a river cruise in a foreign country is a bit more complicated, and you're just the person to help clients navigate it. Most people prefer to know exactly what they're getting into. Once a person books with you, make sure you give them all the information they need, including how much things are going to cost, what they're going to need to take with them, and where and when they need to be places. | Build relationships instead of being a pushy salesperson. Be responsive to what your customers want. Put together advanced packages. Provide enough detail to your clients for them to feel comfortable. |
Make sure you rinse your hair well and wash it with an acid-balanced shampoo as soon as you are done working out. You do not want your hair to sit with sweat and dirt in it once you have finished exercising, as this can lead to frizz. You should also apply conditioner to your hair when you wash it so it is thoroughly clean. To avoid over washing your hair, you may plan your hair appointments and washings around your workout. For example, if you know you are going to workout on Friday morning, you may wash your hair less frequently during the week and then do a major wash of your hair after your workout on Friday. Always let your hair dry completely before you style it. Let your hair air dry or dry it with a towel. You may also apply leave-in conditioner in your hair to keep the frizz under control. Try to avoid using a blow dryer to dry your hair, as the heat can damage it. If you do use a blow dryer, make sure you use heat protectant spray or gel on your hair before you dry it. After a workout, you may not have the energy to style your hair in an elaborate way. For a simple solution, embrace your natural curls and let your hair dry to its natural shape. Or put your hair up in a simple pony tail or bun for a sleek but stylish look. You can also apply a hair attachment to your hair once it is dry for a quick style that will not appear frizzy. Spray sculpting mist on your hair and hairline, and then tie a satin scarf around your head. Apply the hair attachment, such as a bun, and secure it with pins. Then, remove the scarf and enjoy your quick but sleek post gym hair look. | Wash your hair after working out. Let it dry completely. Style your hair to reduce frizz. |
Create a short paragraph that introduces the major themes and ideas you plan to respond to. Also state or briefly indicate your reaction to these themes. Your introduction can span one to two paragraphs for a four to five page paper, but for a short one to two page paper, keep the introduction down to a single short paragraph. You can either introduce the work by describing how it fits into the topic it addresses as a whole or by explaining how it impacts your own beliefs on the topic. By the end of the introduction, you should have mentioned your "thesis" or organizing argument. In the mixed response format, you should bring up one issue at a time and respond to each issue as it comes up. Your summary of the theme and how the text represents it should not take up more than one-third of the paragraph, and your response to it should fill up the rest. Note that this mixed response format is a better option when you have many loosely connected themes or ideas you want to react to instead of a single overarching one. This method allows you to weave your summary and analysis together more naturally and more cohesively. As you bring up a point or example from the text, address your own interpretation of that point directly following your mention of it. When using this format, you should aim to have at least three points to summarize and respond to in single-paragraph form. Continue on as you did with your first point. As you summarize a point or argument from the original text, immediately follow it with your own intellectual response to the argument. Restate your stance or reactions to the text in a short paragraph. If desired or appropriate, explain why the matter is important overall. For a four to five page paper, your conclusion should be a standard size paragraph. For a shorter paper, keep this paragraph down to about three sentences. When appropriate, explain how the work has a widespread effect on the genre or community it fits into. | Write an introduction. Summarize and agree or disagree with one point. Summarize and agree or disagree with a second point, and so on. Wrap things up with a conclusion. |
We present an end-to-end trained memory system that quickly adapts to new data and generates samples like them."Inspired by Kanerva's sparse distributed memory, it has a robust distributed reading and writing mechanism.", 'The memory is analytically tractable, which enables optimal on-line compression via a Bayesian update-rule.We formulate it as a hierarchical conditional generative model, where memory provides a rich data-dependent prior distribution.Consequently, the top-down memory and bottom-up perception are combined to produce the code representing an observation.Empirically, we demonstrate that the adaptive memory significantly improves generative models trained on both the Omniglot and CIFAR datasets.Compared with the Differentiable Neural Computer and its variants, our memory model has greater capacity and is significantly easier to train. | A generative memory model that combines slow-learning neural networks and a fast-adapting linear Gaussian model as memory. |
You application for promotion is intended to secure a promotion for yourself. Fundamentally, your application for promotion should sell yourself as a competent, successful, trustworthy, and extremely capable person. After reading your letter for promotion, your boss should have no question in his or her mind about your merits and your ability to succeed after being promoted. Your cover letter is a chance for you to show your personality and add "color" to the facts presented on your resume. They allow you to tell your story your way and explain away any concerns your superiors might have about your qualifications or history. Most companies use standard application forms for in-house promotions, so the cover letter is crucial to making your application stand out. Perhaps the first line in your letter should be your statement of intention. The statement of intention will clearly explain the intent of your letter. Often times, statements of intention should state your interest in a promotion followed by a statement of where you heard about the position. Consider: ”Please accept this as my letter of application for the position of General Manager of Sports X advertised on the Sports X website.” ”I am writing to apply for a promotion from Assistant Manager to General Manager of Sports X.” Your exact wording can and may vary, depending on the specifics of the position. The next step in writing your letter of application for promotion is to identify yourself. This is your opportunity to introduce who you are to the potential boss (if you are not already familiar to him or her). In this part of the letter, you want to be clear, concise, professional, and confident. Consider: State your full name and current position. “My name is Thomas Higginson and I am currently an Assistant Manager for Sports X located in Mobile, Alabama. You can include any other information that identifies you and your relationship with the company, such as the amount of time you’ve worked there or the branch you're currently working at. Try to be short and concise with this section. Don't use it as an opportunity to list your qualifications and experience, but rather just simply identify yourself as a current employee. One of the most important things to answer is the question of why you want the promotion. Answering this question successfully will signal to the hiring supervisor that you are a serious candidate for promotion. Make sure to express: How previous experience at the company has prepared you for a promotion. How the promotion will help you realize your career goals. Why, based on your experience at the company, you as an individual are uniquely qualified. If you have been recommended by a supervisor for promotion, mention this here. Now that you’ve identified and explained yourself, you can launch into an explanation of your experience and qualifications. Make sure to construct sentences that clearly and concisely explain your experience and qualifications. Shoot for no more than one to two paragraphs about your qualifications. At the same time, your explanation should be one that demonstrates how your experience and qualifications make you the best candidate for the job. Explain how your education has provided you with the intellectual background for the desired promotion. Explain how your experience with the company has prepared you for this promotion. Explain how your unique mix of education, experience, and qualifications make you the best candidate for the job. Perhaps the most important thing in applying for a promotion is to show that you have been successful in your current position and that you are ready for new responsibilities and challenges. Ultimately, you need to show that you are highly qualified and are the right person for the job. If your promotion is a natural, linear promotion, be prepared to provide evidence that you've mastered your current position and are familiar with the new position's responsibilities. Point out any awards or recognitions you've received. If your promotion is non-linear, be prepared to demonstrate you are qualified. For example, if you have experience with people from the division you're applying to, point it out. If you are a natural leader or manager, provide evidence. For example, highlight a time when you took lead on a project and led a group to success. Now that you’ve explained your qualifications, you can get a little more creative and assertive and let your potential boss know how you will complement the division or business, and help them meet their goals. This is really the sales part of your letter of application for promotion, so try to be smooth and persuasive without appearing as arrogant. Enumerate specific skills that will enhance the operation. Explain your goal for the job and explain how your previous experience at the company will help you meet that goal. Discuss your work philosophy. | Understand the purpose of your cover letter. Use a cover letter. Present your intention. Identify yourself and note you are a current employee. Explain why you want the promotion. List your education, experience and qualifications, briefly. Provide evidence of your success. Identify how your promotion will benefit the company. |
You can straighten your hair and wear it slicked back. This style works well for an everyday look as well as for a night out on the town. Use a shine serum to add glossiness and tame flyaways. Dress up a straight, slicked back style with a headband. This is a great no-heat way to style your tresses. Dampen your hair and work in a setting lotion or mousse with your fingers. Then, divide it into 6 to 8 sections. Tightly braid each section, then allow your hair to air dry overnight. Undo the braids the following day, then gently loosen the curls with your fingers. If the ends are too straight, curl them with a thin curling rod so they blend in. Even though your hair is relaxed, you can still curl it to add volume and texture. You can use sponge or rod rollers. First, dampen your hair and apply a setting lotion or mousse. Then, roll 1 inch (2.5 cm) sections of your hair up in the rollers. Allow your hair to air dry or speed things up with a drying hood. Take the curlers out, then shape the curls using your fingers and a little bit of hair oil. Do not brush or fluff the curls out or they may get frizzy. Instead, leave them tight and springy. You could also curl your hair using a curling iron with a 2 inches (5.1 cm) barrel. Finger-comb your hair to get soft, voluminous waves. If your hair is chin-length or shorter, pull all of it up on top of your head and secure it with a long banana clip. This style looks great on relaxed hair that has been curled, as well. Use your fingers to shape and position the curls as desired. If you don't have a banana clip, use overlapping bobby pins instead to keep the faux hawk in place. If you usually wear your hair parted down the center, use the handle of a rat-tail comb to give it a deep side part instead. Begin the part above one of your eyebrows, then angle it towards the back-center of your crown. You can combine this look with long, loose hair, ponytails, or even braids. This looks especially chic when paired with short, jaw-length bobs. | Keep your hair straight for a sleek, chic look. Braid damp hair and let it dry overnight for tight curls. Use foam rollers to create heat-free large curls. Try a faux hawk or side hawk for an edgy look. Switch things up with a side part. |
well in advance. Create a timetable for each step of the process, allowing plenty of time to absorb unexpected delays. Stick to your deadlines for planning the trip details, finding a moving company, packing, and the trip itself. Research how much the move will cost, know the terms of your old rental contract if applicable, and find friends or workers to help with furniture and other bulky objects. Begin the process for selling your house as soon as you can. This may be a long process you'll need to complete after your move. Learn how to move your pet, if applicable. Moving with an animal involves extra effort and care. Read the linked article as soon as possible so you have time to prepare. ack your belongings. You may find you own more things than you expect, so don't leave all your packing to the last minute. Donate or sell anything you don't want to take with you so you aren't stuck filling your moving truck with junk. Give away unwanted clothing, toys, books, and films to secondhand stores and charity organizations. Hold a garage or yard sale to get rid of miscellaneous items and small furniture. Post on Craigslist or similar sites about selling or giving away furniture you're leaving behind. that you’re moving. If you are currently employed, you should let your employer know you're leaving well in advance. Your employment contract may specify a minimum advance notice period; otherwise 2 weeks is the traditional minimum. If you are a renter, let the landlord know you'll be terminating your contract early (or not renewing it). Don't burn any bridges by surprising your boss with the news. The more in advance you give notice, the easier it will be for your employer to make up the lost work. Too little notice could make them angry and hurt your chance at a good reference for later jobs. Let your landlord know enough in advance to schedule an inspection of the property. Clean it thoroughly after packing in order to receive your security or cleaning deposit back. Read your rental contract so you know about any early termination fees. If you and your next employer haven't agreed on a relocation package yet, you may be able to convince the company to pay this expense. | Plan your move . Let your current employer and landlord know |
Once you have identified your trigger and embraced it, it is time to release it. Express your feelings in a way that does not hurt others. Scream into a pillow if you are upset, for example, or go for a jog to cool off, letting your emotions out. It is important to release emotions both verbally and physically to move energy out of the physical and emotional body. Letting emotions about verbally involves talking about what made you upset. Letting your emotions out physically involves expressing your feelings through your body, for example, by clenching your fists really hard for a few seconds when angry. Watch the situation as if you are not a part of it. Imagine yourself hovering above the triggering event. Try to honestly consider the scenario by freeing yourself from bias. By being an outside observer you are more likely to be successful at this. If your trigger is another person, for example, if your partner made you angry, talk openly with him about it. Share honestly in your feelings with that person and ask that he do the same with you. Look for yourself in the other person as you are communicating your emotions to him. This will allow you to empathize with the other person and will also help you to be honest with yourself. Imagine that the other person is literally an emotional mirror that reflects back what you are feeling, but through the light of his true self. Take responsibility for yourself and free the other person who triggered your anger from blame. You can take responsibility for your actions by thinking carefully about your role in your negative feelings coming about. Maybe you said something that led him to retaliate with harsh words of his own; rather than just thinking about what he said, think about how you contributed to the argument.</ref> When you take responsibility for your actions, also free the other person.Think about him as a teacher who has shared with you a lesson about emotion and how sometimes people trigger negative emotions in us. If you caused the other person pain in your interactions with him, take responsibility for it and apologize to him. Make your apology sincere by reflecting on how your actions could have caused him emotional pain and how you would not like to have that happen to you. In this way you can feel his pain. Here is an example for how to offer a sincere apology: "I'm truly sorry for the pain I caused you; I realize after reflecting on it that I am partly to blame for our argument getting out of hand. I hope that you can forgive me and that we can put this behind us." | Release your emotion. Step back and observe. Engage your trigger. Find the mirror. Clear the mirror. Apologize for pain you caused. |
Do not let stains sit on the carpet for a long period of time. Clean up stains right away so the stain doesn't absorb into the carpet fibers. Stains that sit on the carpet can also end up leaking into the bottom of the carpet, causing mildew and odor. If you know people are going to eat or drink around the carpet, have cleaning materials on hand in the event of spills and stains. If a liquid like blood gets on the carpet, use water to get the stain out. Wet a damp clean cloth and blot the stain out. Do not scrub or rub hard on the stain, as this can make it worse and damage the carpet. Once you have blotted away the blood, use clean paper towels to dry the area. Lay a hard object over the paper towels to soak up any remaining water. Another good spot cleaner is club soda. If someone spills a glass of wine or juice on your carpet, bust out the club soda. Pour a small amount on the stain and use a dry cloth to blot the area until the stain comes out. Do not scrub the stain, as this can ruin the fibers in the carpet. Only use a small amount of club soda at a time. Flooding the area with club soda or using too much of it can cause mildew to build up in the pad of the carpet. If pen ink gets on the carpet, try applying a small amount of milk and cornstarch to the stain. Mix a small amount of milk and cornstarch in a bowl to form a paste. Then, apply the paste to the stain. Use a dry toothbrush to gently brush the paste off the stain. The paste should pick up the ink stain and remove it. Make sure you vacuum up the scraped off paste. You should see a stain free carpet underneath. | Address stains immediately. Apply water to stains. Blot stains with club soda. Apply a milk and cornstarch paste. |
To calculate the gas mileage of a motor vehicle, you will need to know how much distance the vehicle is capable of travelling on a certain amount of gasoline. Use that data to calculate how many miles (or another unit of distance) can be travelled per gallon (or another unit of volume) of gasoline. This means that you'll be calculating the distance per volume of gasoline. The units may vary based on circumstance, but one must express distance (usually miles or kilometres) and the other must express volume (usually gallons or litres). Example: The Smith family's car needed 4.2 gallons of gasoline to drive a distance of 150 miles. Based on this information, determine the average gas mileage their vehicle is capable of as an expression of miles per gallon. Rewrite the data as a fraction, placing the distance in the numerator (top portion) and the volume of gasoline in the denominator (bottom portion). Divide the numerator by the denominator, reducing the denominator into one unit of volume. Example: The number of miles, 150, should be the numerator and the number of gallons, 4.2, should be the denominator. This means that: 150 miles / 4.2 gallons Treat the fraction as a division problem and solve: 150 miles / 4.2 gallons = 35.7 miles / gallon The previous step should indicate the gas mileage of the vehicle in question. Write this mileage as an expression of distance per unit of volume. Both unit labels must be included in the final answer. Example: The Smith family's car gets average gas mileage of 35.7 miles/gallon (miles per gallon). | Examine the data. Divide the total number of miles by the total number of gallons. Write your final answer. |
Fold the fabric over towards the wrong (back) side, so that the raw edge of the fabric will be hidden on the back of the item when you are finished. The wrong (back) sides of the fabric should be together after this fold. You can make the first fold larger if you plan to do a wide hem, such as a 2 in (5.1 cm) hem. Make sure that the first fold is equal to or smaller than the desired hem width. If you plan to do a narrow hem, such as a 0.25 in (0.64 cm) wide hem, then your first fold should also be 0.25 in (0.64 cm). You can make your hem as narrow or as wide as you like. This fold will hide the raw edge of the fabric. For example, you could make your hem 0.5 in (1.3 cm) wide for sleeves, or 3 in (7.6 cm) wide for pantlegs. Try folding the fabric over and checking to see what hem width looks best. Insert pins perpendicular to the folded edge of the fabric. Space out the pins so that there is 1 every 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) apart. Make sure that each pin goes all the way through the layers of fabric to secure the fold. Use ballpoint pins for delicate fabrics and knits. These pins will go in between the fibers rather than through them. You can pin the folds into place using straight pins or pins that have rounded ends to prevent them from going all the way through the fabric. If you want the edges of your hem to be crisp and flat, iron over the folded edges. Use the lowest setting on your iron to press the folded edges. You may also want to place a T-shirt or towel over the fabric to prevent it from getting damaged by the heat. Be careful not to iron over pins in the fabric. You may want to remove the pins in sections to avoid accidentally ironing over them. | Make a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) fold along the raw edge of the fabric. Fold the desired amount of fabric for the hem. Pin the hem in place. Iron along the fold to crease the fabric if desired. |
Mix one cup of warm water with ½ to ¾ teaspoon of salt. Use warm water to better dissolve the salt and to soothe your throat. Test the water on the underside of your wrist to make sure it is not too hot to use for gargling. Gargle the solution in the back of your mouth, too. The saltwater helps to break up mucus in your throat and draws excess liquid from your throat tissue that may be causing inflammation. It's okay if you accidentally swallow some of the saltwater, as it will give you no bad side effects. However, it's better to spit it out, along with the mucus that it loosens, to rid your body of any of the bacteria or virus cells that it has accumulated. If you have a lot of mucus built up in your throat, gargle with the saltwater solution repeatedly until you’ve expelled as much of the mucus as possible. Otherwise, repeat at least 3 times a day until your cold symptoms subside. | Prepare a saline solution. Swish the saline mouthwash around your mouth for 30 to 60 seconds, or up to 3 minutes. Spit the saline solution out, along with any mucus that is loosened from gargling. Repeat as often as necessary. |
to reduce your chronic pain. If you are suffering from chronic pain related to osteoarthritis, back pain, or other muscular or skeletal issues, being overweight simply adds to the stress and strain on your body. Being overweight is known to worsen symptoms of both arthritis and back pain; therefore, if you are above your ideal body weight, now may be the time to look into strategies for weight loss, which will not only improve your overall health but may also make a notable difference in decreasing your pain. One way to lose weight is by increasing your fat-burning exercise. Aerobic exercise such as jogging, brisk walking, riding a bike, or swimming is excellent as a strategy to burn fat and to lose weight. Also modifying your diet to include healthier choices and smaller portions can make a big difference in losing weight. Interestingly enough, studies have recently shown that being overweight not only adds stress and strain to your body (potentially increasing chronic pain that way), but it can also worsen chronic pain via chemical methods. What this means is that the fat particles that are stored in your body actually increase inflammation and worsen pain by chemical and molecular pathways, apart and aside from the pain of carrying the extra weight around! If you have an injury that makes it challenging to do specific activities (as in, the injury itself is the source of your pain), you will of course want to avoid exercising in a way that worsens your pain; however, there are plenty of forms of exercise that you can try which put very little load on your body, such as riding a stationary bike, swimming, or pool running. Depending on the cause of your pain, you may also find that activities such as brisk walking, jogging, or playing sports is something that your body can tolerate. The benefits of exercise are numerous, including the fact that it can have a very positive impact on reducing chronic pain. Exercise releases natural painkillers called endorphins in the brain, which work to diminish pain. Also, exercise can strengthen your body overall, leading to reduced stress and strain on arthritic joints, sore backs, etc. Exercise also enhances your long-term mobility and has been shown to improve your day-to-day function. Chronic pain is often linked to inflammation, and your diet can play a huge role in either worsening or improving the levels of inflammation in your body. Using dietary strategies to reduce inflammation can in turn greatly diminish your chronic pain, and reduce your need for OTC drugs to control the pain. Dietary strategies to try include: Add turmeric as a spice to the food you cook. Turmeric is a known anti-inflammatory, and adding a small amount of it to your meals at least once a day can make a noticeable difference in reducing your inflammation levels. Avoid consuming too much sugar or processed foods. Sugar and processed foods increase inflammation, and hence may be correlated to a worsening of your pain. Eat more vegetables and fruits, both of which decrease inflammation. Note that dietary changes will not be an immediate fix for your pain; rather, they will make a difference that gradually becomes more noticeable the longer you keep it up. Practice dedication to a healthier and more anti-inflammatory diet for a couple of months and you may surprise yourself with the effectiveness of the results. | Lose weight Increase your exercise to reduce pain. Improve your diet to decrease inflammation. |
Although blood kits aren't as common for at-home STD tests, you can still find ones available that will let you send in your own blood sample. Look for ones with “FDA-approved” on the label to make sure they are testing with accurate scientific practices. The myLAB box comes with the option of a blood, urine, or saliva test, so you can choose whichever one you feel comfortable with. Use hand soap to make sure your hands are entirely clean before you start your test. Clean off the finger that you plan to prick with the provided alcohol swab that came in your lab kit. If your finger isn't sterile, it could skew the results of your STD test. Squeeze your finger gently to get more blood to come out. Fill up the container with as much blood as the lab kit specifies so that they have enough to test. Only use 1 finger to give the sample so you don't skew the results. Make sure the container is secure and that the box you ship it in is packed tightly. Wait for your results to come back by email or in the mail. Depending on what company you ordered your kit from, you may get your results with a clearly spelled out positive or negative diagnosis of each STD. If you have any questions, call the number on the test kit to speak with a professional or talk to your doctor. | Buy an FDA-approved blood sample kit. Wash your hands and clean your finger with an alcohol swab. Prick your finger with the lancet, then drip blood into the provided container. Seal the sample and mail it back to the lab. Read your results with the help of the professionals from the lab. |
For example, if the total is $6, a customer might hand you $11 so that she can get back a single five dollar bill. On the other hand, if she handed you $10, she would have gotten back 4 one dollar bills. Especially for transaction not involving coins, it is usually simple to just count up. For example, if the customer bought a $42 hat and gave you $47, you would count: 1 five dollar bill (“You gave me 42, plus 5 makes 47.”) It may not be immediately obvious how to get from $12.78 to $23.03. Here is where a little initial subtraction can simplify things: Start with the amount paid. Subtract from it to get a simpler number. In this case, 23.03 – .03 = $23.00. Now subtract the same amount from the price: 12.78 – .03 = $12.75. It's clear now that you'll need to first give back a quarter. 1 quarter takes you from $12.78 to $13.03. (“that's $13.03”) 1 ten dollar bill (“plus 10 equals 23.03”) As another example of a more complex situation, imagine that you're a waiter and a customer is purchasing a meal worth $112.31. They give you 6 twenties, a nickel, and a penny. Add the amount paid by counting up as you put the money down: 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 and six cents. Tell the customer the amount paid: "$120.06". The customer gave you a bizarre amount of change, so this might be a good time to do a bit of subtraction. 120.06 - .06 = $120.00, and 112.31 - .06 = $112.25. Better. You need 3 quarters. Now start adding up from $112.31 to $120.06. 3 quarters ("takes us to 113.06") - We know this works from our earlier subtraction exercise. 2 one dollar bills ("114, 115") 1 five dollar bill ("and 5 is 120.06") Check your work: You gave .25 + .25 + .25 + 1 + 1 + 5 = $7.75. $7.75 + $112.31 = $120.06 – the amount the customer paid. | Be prepared for customers to give you odd amounts in order to get back less change or certain denominations. Count up as you did before for simpler transactions. Consider doing a bit of subtraction first to make things simpler when dealing with more complex transactions. Give correct change confidently for any combination. |
If you plan on working with more than one color, choose one. You will want to have only one bottle open at one time. If you leave a bottle of nail polish sitting open for too long, the polish will begin to dry out and thicken. This is in case the nail polish spills and makes a mess. This will warm up the bottle and remove any clumping of the paint. It will also help mix the pigments together. Place the bottle on the flat surface and hold it. You will be less likely to drop the bottle or spill the nail polish inside. Avoid opening the bottle over your lap or in mid-air. | Select the nail polish you wish to use. Find a clean, flat surface for opening over. Turn the bottle upside down and roll it between your hands for about 25 seconds. |
. Use your favorite cupcake recipe and bake as many as you'd like to decorate as Cookie Monster. You could make vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or a combination of these. Ensure that you let your cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or decorating them. You can bake the cupcakes a day or two before you need to frost and decorate them. Just store them in an airtight container at room temperature until you're ready to decorate. Dip your offset spatula into a small bowl or can of blue frosting. Scoop out enough frosting to easily spread over the top of each cupcake. Ensure that you spread frosting evenly over the tops so that the entire top is covered. You don't have to be too detailed with perfect frosting technique since the cupcake will be covered with sprinkles and decorated. Shake about 1/2 cup of blue sprinkles into a small bowl. Hold each cupcake near the bottom and turn them upside down. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the sprinkles and twist them around so that the frosting is completely coated in blue sprinkles. Try to choose blue sprinkles that match the color of Cookie Monster. Dab a little frosting onto the backs of white chocolate buttons. Set two white chocolate buttons on each cupcake for the eyes. Use your tube of black icing to squeeze little circles on the buttons to make the pupils. You should also use the tube to squeeze a mouth onto each cupcake. If you really want the mouth to show up underneath the cookie, you'll need to make it very large or wide. Break one chocolate chip cookie and stick one half directly onto each mouth. The chocolate chip cookie should be sticking out a little so that it looks like the Cookie Monster is eating it. You could also use a chocolate sandwich cookie instead of chocolate chip. | Make the cupcakes Frost the cupcakes. Roll the frosted cupcakes in blue sprinkles. Decorate the eyes and mouth. Place a cookie on the Cookie Monster cupcakes. |
Like secular forms of meditation, mediating on the Word of God requires you to set yourself apart from the noise and distractions of the world long enough to focus on the task at hand. Multitasking may seem like a valuable skill in today's world, but you won't be able to give any task 100% while trying to balance it with something else. Minimizing your distractions while meditating on God's Word should improve your ability to focus on it. Try to set aside at least 15 to 30 minutes for your meditation. Let any family or roommates know that you need time to yourself to focus, and set yourself apart in a quiet, empty room. Make yourself comfortable, but not so comfortable that you find it hard to stay awake. External silence isn't the only quiet required for this form of meditation. You also need to pursue internal quiet by setting aside your doubts, fears, and other distracting thoughts. Don't feel too guilty if your mind initially wanders back to the day's problems, but don't let your thoughts dwell there, either. As soon as you notice yourself getting sidelined by anxieties or other concerns, take a moment to pause and consciously redirect your attention back to God. Praying for rededicated focus at that moment may also help. Open the Bible and read the verse or verses you plan to meditate over. Spend as much time as you need to gain a basic understanding of the words, then bookmark the verse for later; you’ll need to refer to it continually throughout your meditation. After you read through the passage, try reading through it again. This time, speak the words out loud and intentionally emphasize different portions by your tone, and open yourself to new revelations as you do so. Repeat this exercise as often as needed or desired during your meditation. If necessary, you may also wish to improve your understanding using other tools. Research the cultural context. Read through verses that are similar in tone or topic. Look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary or thesaurus. Spend a few minutes praying to God for guidance on your meditative efforts. Ask God to open your heart to the truth and wisdom lying within His Word. While the Bible may seem like little more than words on a page, try to keep in mind that the text you read comes direct from God. Asking the Holy Spirit to enrich your understanding while you meditate is, essentially, like asking an author to help improve your understanding of his story. | Find a quiet place. Quiet your heart. Read the Bible. Pray over the readings. |
Set your compass to the radius, r, and draw a circle. ℓ=2*r*sin(180/n) 180/n is in degrees, so make sure your calculator is set for degrees, not radians. Be ultra-accurate and triple-check the measurement to ensure that it is as accurate as possible. Don't change the radius of your compass. Continue the process until the arc or line touches the first point. Make sure your compass doesn't move! Check to see that the sides are identical in length. If they are, then you're finished. Erase the construction guide lines. | Draw a circle of the desired radius, r. Calculate the length, ℓ, of each side of the regular polygon of n sides. Set your compass to this length, ℓ. Start from any point on the circle and mark an arc or line. Mark another arc or line on the circle. Join the lines/arcs accurately using a ruler. |
Move one of the interior racks into the center position of the oven. Meanwhile, prepare four sheets of aluminum foil, sizing each so that it is 1-1/2 times as large as any one ear of corn. If there's another rack sitting above the center rack, you can leave it in place as long as it will not block or touch the ears of corn once they're in the oven. If this problem does occur, you'll need to remove the top rack or place it beneath the center rack. Peel the husks down from each ear of corn, removing them completely. Snap off the stem at the base of the ear. Rinse the exposed cobs of corn under cool, running water while using your hands to gently scrub the corn and remove as many silks as possible. Dry with clean paper towels when finished. Center each ear of corn over one sheet of aluminum foil. Brush the corn with butter or oil, then add salt, pepper, and chopped parsley as desired. Melting the butter beforehand may make it easier to spread evenly over the ear of corn, but doing so is not strictly necessary since the butter will melt over the corn as it roasts. Sprinkle any seasonings over all sides of each ear to distribute them evenly. Loosely fold the foil around the corn, then fold and pinch the sides together to create a seal. Arrange the wrapped corn on an uncovered, ungreased baking sheet. Keep the corn in a single layer; if possible, do not stack the ears. Place the corn in the preheated oven and bake the ears until they feel thoroughly hot and tender-crisp. After the first 10 minutes, rotate the baking sheet to promote even cooking on all sides of the corn. Check the corn after 20 minutes by carefully squeezing the sides of the foil. Wear an oven mitt as you do this to protect your hands. When ready, the corn should give a little through the foil without breaking or feeling mushy. Remove the finished corn from the oven. Allow it to cool for several seconds, then carefully unwrap the foil from around the ears. The foil will likely release very hot steam as you unwrap it. To protect yourself against burns, do not hover your face or arms over the corn while removing the foil. After unwrapping the corn, poke one of the kernels with your fingernail or a fork. When ready, the juice should shoot out from the kernel when pierced. If this doesn't happen, you may need to loosely wrap the corn and return it to the oven for another few minutes. The roasted corn on the cob should be ready to serve. Eat it while it's still hot to enjoy the best flavor and texture. | Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Remove the husks. Season the corn. Wrap up the foil. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Unwrap carefully. Enjoy. |
It's the button with an image of a pen drawing a curve line. You can draw anywhere on the image. You can adjust the curve after you draw by clicking and dragging the blue dots (handles) at the end of the line, or the green dot in the center of the curve. Click the button with three lines of different thicknesses and styles. You can also select different line styles, such as dotted lines, arrows, and textured lines. | Click . Draw a line or a shape. Adjust the curve. Change the line thickness. |
Once Viber has been downloaded, tapping on the app will begin the setup process. Input your device's telephone number and grant access to your contact list, then you’ll be sent a text message with an access code. You’re all set up! Now you’ll see a number of options at the bottom of the app including Messages, Recents, Contacts and Keypad. Tapping on a contact will give two distinct options. Free Call, and Free Text. Selecting either of these options will automatically begin a call or a text conversation with that person. | Install Viber on your mobile device. Input the access code you receive via text message. Tap the Contacts button to see all of the people in your phone’s contacts who currently use Viber. |
Before you can become a full-fledged mortgage underwriter, you will have to accrue entry-level experience and training. Most entry-level positions for recent graduates will be trainee or assistant positions. Most mortgage underwriters work for banks, credit unions, or mortgage broker firms. Search for entry-level mortgage underwriter jobs online. You can use websites like Monster.com or Indeed.com, or apply directly to firms by searching for financial institutions in your area. Assistant or trainee positions often lead to jobs, either at the office you trained with or through connections made at that position. Training periods typically last one year or less, with many training periods lasting only a few months. This training is necessary to get recent graduates experienced in the day-to-day world of mortgage and finance. Training may entail informal training, formal training sponsored by the firm or company you work for, or some combination of the two. If your firm or company uses underwriting software, you will be required to take classes and accrue experience working with that company's particular software programs. Try to make strong connections with colleagues at your entry-level position. Networking is a good way to find jobs in the future, either after your training ends or once you're ready to advance into a new position. Though certification is not a prerequisite for employment, a professional certification can increase an employee's salary by five to 10 percent. In the United States, the National Association of Mortgage Underwriters (NAMU) is the primary institution for mortgage underwriters seeking certification. NAMU offers two primary certification options: Certified Mortgage Underwriter (NAMU-CMU) - this certification option requires 12 hours of training. The candidate must then score an 85 percent or higher on a 30 question exam and successfully pass a criminal background check. Certified Master Mortgage Underwriter (CMMU) - this certification option is considered an advanced degree and requires 24 hours of training. The candidate must stills core an 85 percent or higher on a 30 question exam and successfully pass a criminal background check. | Apply for assistant/trainee positions. Acquire on-the-job training. Consider getting certified. |
Place your underwear face up and flat on your bed. Fold the bottom up toward the waistband. Fold both sides inward toward the middle. At this point your underwear should look like a square. Then fold the square in half. Stack the underwear on top of each other, or line them side by side in the drawer. Place the underwear flat on your bed face up. Starting from the waistband, tightly roll your underwear down toward the bottom. Leave 2 inches (5.1 cm) of fabric at the bottom. Flip it over. Fold both sides in toward the middle, and fold the bottom up. Once you fold the bottom up, there should be a pocket. Finish the roll method by: Folding one side of the pocket up and around the entire piece of underwear until it looks like a little roll or a burrito. Some underwear garments may be too small to fold like thongs. Place the underwear flat on your bed or floor. Stack the underwear one on top of the other into a pile. Place the pile in your drawer. You do not have to fold your underwear if you do not want to. You can choose to just haphazardly place your underwear in the different sections of your drawer. You can also stack them flat, one pair on top of the other. Place one bra cup into the other to fold your bras. If a bra has a matching panty, place the panty in between the cups. You can either stack your bras on top of each other, or place one in front of the other in a row in your drawer. | Use the traditional "square" method to fold your underwear. Use the roll method to maximize space. Stack up small underwear garments that can't be folded or rolled. Choose not to fold your underwear. Fold your bras. |
Depending on the method you chose in the previous section, you may be able to wave in front of your screen to start a voice command. For the most success with this, wave your hand close to the front facing camera. The Waze app will need to be open on your screen to start a voice command. Many users report difficulty getting the wave to work reliably. This seems to be more the case with older devices. If you can't get the wave to work, you can always tap three fingers on the screen to start a voice command. Voice commands support some basic navigation: "Drive to Work/Home" - This command will start navigation to whatever location you have designated as your Work or Home address. "Stop navigation" - This will stop the current turn-by-turn directions. You can use your voice commands to quickly report traffic conditions or visible police officers: "Report traffic Moderate/Heavy/Standstill" - This will report the traffic condition of the three that you choose. These are the only three conditions recognized by Waze. "Report police" - This reports a police officer to Waze. "Report accident Major/Minor" - This will report an accident of minor or major severity. You can report a variety of hazards, including objects, construction, potholes, cameras and more: Say "Report hazard" to start the reporting process. Say "On Road" and then say one of the following: "Object in road" "Construction" "Pothole" "Roadkill" Say "Shoulder" and then say one of the following: "Car stopped" "Animals" "Missing sign" Say "Report camera" and then say one of the following: "Speed" "Red light" "Fake" Say "Cancel" to stop the report. You can move through Waze menus with the voice commands: "Back" - Takes you back one menu level. "Turn off/Switch off/Shut down" - This quits the Waze app. | Start a voice command by waving or pressing your fingers. Use voice commands to perform basic navigation. Use voice commands to report traffic, accidents and police. Report hazards on the road. Navigate through the Waze interface with voice commands. |
Most slow-cookers have different base temperatures. Because heat is the bane of clotted cream, you want to make sure you're not blasting your cream with extra heat. If you think that your slow-cooker runs hotter than the average slow-cooker, try this: Find a wide dish that fits inside your slow cooker. Place the dish inside the slow-cooker, transfer your cream to the dish. Pour enough water into the slow-cooker (not into the dish with the cream) so that the dish is surrounded by at least an inch of water on the sides. If you need to use the water-bath method with your slow-cooker, adjust the recipe accordingly. You want there to be a lot of surface area for your cream, which means not filling the dish up to the brim with cream. After 3 hours, turn off the slow cooker and allow the cream to come to room temperature. Reserve the whey for use in cooking or baking. Bring clotted cream back to room temperature before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. | Determine whether your slow-cooker runs hot. Turn the slow-cooker onto its lowest setting and add the cream. Wait 3 hours, being careful not to disturb the yellowish skin that starts to develop on top of the cream. Place the pan in the refrigerator and refrigerate for 8 hours. Separate the clotted cream from the cream with a slotted spoon. Enjoy! |
The typical banana plant flowers in 6-7 months under ideal conditions, but may take up to a year depending on the climate. Never remove the leaves around the flower, as they protect it from the sun. Do not confuse this with the Banana Bunchy Top Virus. See Tips below. This may take an additional 2 months or longer. Each connected cluster of bananas is called a "hand" and each individual banana, a "finger". The entire stem containing several hands is called a bunch. The remaining flower bud and/or tiny extra banana hand are the sterile male portions of the plant. The hand should wither off on its own, but removing the flower bud will cause the plant to put more energy into growing fruit. The male portion of the flower is called the "banana heart". Some varieties of banana plants produce edible banana flowers that are popular in Southeast Asian cuisine, but not all are suitable for consumption. Most flowers will fall off and die before harvest. Use a stick to prop up the plant if the bunches are dragging it down. This will protect the fruit from insects and other dangers, but they must be open at both ends to allow adequate air and water flow. Tie the nylon or plastic sack with soft twine several inches from the first hand. The small flower at the tip of each banana will become dry and easily rub off, or the banana plant will lose most of its leaves. This is a good time to harvest the fruit. Cut a notch halfway into the tree, opposite the side of the bunch. Carefully let the tree bend and cut off the bunch. The fruit will ripen quickly once harvested, so you may want to pick some well in advance of harvesting so you don't end up with excess fruit that will go to waste. Remove the top half of the banana stem once you harvest the fruit. Desucker the base using the same process as you have while caring for your plant. Remember to leave one sucker to replace the now-dying mother plant. | Wait for the purple flower to emerge. Wait for the petals to withdraw and reveal bananas. Once all bunches are revealed, remove the extra portions. Cover the bunch with plastic covers. Harvest bananas when the flowers or plant are dying. Cut the stem of the tree and prepare the next sucker. |
This is one of the most commonly used home remedies for getting rid of the pesky onion smell from your hands. After you've finished handling the onion, grab a stainless steel spoon. Run your hands under warm water while rubbing your hands and fingers with the curved area of the spoon. The sulfur in the steel helps draw out the odor in your skin and can eliminate the smell. You can use any object that is stainless steel. Knives and other utensils are often made of this material. You can also rub your hands along your sink or faucet because they are often made of stainless steel as well. They also make stainless steel shaped like soap that you can buy to keep in your kitchen. Fill your hands with a generous amount of used coffee grounds. Slightly wet your hands. Wash your hands with the grounds like you would with soap. Rinse and dry your hands. Not only can this help reduce the smell of onions, your hands will smell delicious like coffee. Make sure you do this method with used coffee grounds. Fresh grounds won't have the desired effect. Sprinkle dry mustard into the palm of your hand. Wet the area, mixing water with the mustard to make a paste. Rub it on your hands. Rinse and dry your hands. The components in the mustard can help draw out the scent in your hands. Make sure you use the right kind of mustard. Don't use a dried clump of bottled mustard. The kind of mustard you want is dry mustard. It is a yellow powder that is used in many recipes. It can be found with the spices in most grocery stores. | Rub your hands with stainless steel. Wash your hands with coffee grounds. Apply dry mustard to your hands. |
Sorbitol, a sweetener used in most sugar-free gum, is an ingredient in lots of laxatives. If you're suffering from a bout of constipation and want to get things moving, chew a couple pieces of sugar-free gum. Don't use this as a long-term solution. High levels of sorbitol can cause stomach irritation and other digestive problems. Coconut water is increasingly popular as an after-workout drink, and it has natural laxative effects, as well as diuretic properties and other positive health benefits. Drink one bottle of coconut water to help relieve symptoms, or drink the milk of one raw coconut. Don't overdo it. Too much coconut water can have the opposite effect, giving you very loose stools. If you're suffering from constipation, take a tablespoon of all-natural extra virgin olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice in the morning on an empty stomach. Olive oil is a common home remedy used to promote digestion and lubricate stool. Similarly, flax oil and orange juice is a common, but unverified, home remedy for constipation. In general, doctors do not recommend using mineral oil or castor oil for constipation remedies. Mineral oil can cause problems such as vitamin deficiencies, and castor oil can lead to long-term constipation. The benefits of drinking warm lemon water in the morning are somewhat hard to pin down, but this is an increasingly popular home tonic thought to have any number of weight-loss, skin care, and cold-prevention properties. It's true though that lemon juice stimulates liver function, helping you digest food more thoroughly, making your stools easier to pass. Drink one cup of warm water with a tablespoon of lemon juice added first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. For added nutritional benefit and taste, add a small amount of raw honey and some turmeric powder. All-natural yoghurt, fermented kombucha drinks, and naturally-fermented sauerkraut are all excellent sources of probiotic bacteria, which are commonly used to treat digestive issues, including constipation and diarrhea. If you've been constipation as a result of viral infection or other illnesses, foods containing probiotics can be a solution. While the research regarding probiotic cultures and constipation is somewhat mixed, and probiotics are typically used to treat diarrhea, it's true that intestinal flora is an essential part of overall digestive health. Some favor the prebiotic approach over the probiotic approach because if you feed your existing probiotics, you encourage growth of the good bacteria—as opposed to ingesting good bacteria from another source (typically cows). With prebiotics you are establishing your own stable healthy gut, and don't have to rely on feeding it new bacteria. You create a situation of competitive exclusion whereby the bad bacteria is less able to find food to eat because the good bacteria is growing faster, outnumbering the bad bacteria and out-eating the bad bacteria. For a lot of people, a morning cup of coffee is a quick way to get things moving. The stimulant properties of caffeine do stimulate your intestinal muscles, making it somewhat easier to have a bowel movement. Drink a cup of coffee or some caffeinated tea in the morning to temporarily and quickly relieve constipation. Don't use this as a long-term solution to your morning toilet routine. Coffee is a diuretic, which means it draws water out of your stools and makes them more difficult to pass. Limit your caffeine in-take as much as possible. Available in most groceries stores, a few ounces of natural aloe vera juice every couple of hours can help to relieve constipation. Dried aloe vera is also commonly available in capsule form at natural food stores for use as a constipation treatment. Dandelions do have a purpose. Tea made from dandelion root is a common and effective constipation remedy, rich in phytonutrients. Dandelion root is used in a variety of natural herbal blends available commercially, for things as diverse as constipation relief, liver function, kidney function, and other digestive issues. It also tastes great and is widely available. | Chew sugar-free gum. Drink some coconut water. Swallow a tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice. Drink warm lemon water. Try some live cultures. Drink a small amount of caffeine, temporarily. Drink a cup of aloe vera juice. Drink dandelion tea. |
Recognize that addition and subtraction are really the same process. Subtraction is nothing more than adding a negative number. Therefore, addition and subtraction are treated as versions of the same process. To add two or more complex numbers, first just add the real portions of the numbers together. For example, to simplify the sum of (a+bi) and (c+di), first identify that a and c are the real number portions, and add them together. Symbolically, this will be (a+c). Using actual numbers instead of variables, consider the example of (3+3i) + (5-2i). The real portion of the first number is 3, and the real portion of the second complex number is 5. Add these together to get 3+5=8. The real portion of the simplified complex number will be 8. In a separate operation, identify the imaginary portions of each complex number and add them together. For the algebraic example of (a+bi) plus (c+di), the imaginary portions are b and d. Adding these together algebraically gives the result (b+d)i. Using the numerical example of (3+3i) + (5-2i), the imaginary portions of the two complex numbers are 3i and -2i. Adding these gives the result of 1i, which can also be written just as i. To find the final simplified version of the sum, put the real part and the imaginary part back together. The result is the simplified sum of the complex numbers. The sum of (a+bi) and (c+di) is written as (a+c) + (b+d)i. Applying the numerical example, the sum of (3+3i) + (5-2i) is 8+i. | Add the real portions together. Add the imaginary portions together. Combine the two parts to form the simplified answer. |
You can use a regular kitchen chair, or use an exercise bench. Just make sure that the item is sturdy and that the seat or bench is about 2 to 3 ft (0.61 to 0.91 m) off of the ground. This height will allow you to get into the right position while standing. You can also do this stretch while standing at the bottom of a staircase. You may also kneel for the stretch and this way you won't need to use a chair at all. Lift up your right foot as if you were going to step onto the chair and place it right in the center of the chair's seat. Keep your other leg straight and stand tall. If you’re using stairs to do the stretch, place your foot onto the third or fourth stair. If you’re kneeling, place your right foot on the floor about 1 to 2 ft (0.30 to 0.61 m) in front of your left knee. Position your right foot so that your right knee is at a 90 degree angle. Keep your arms in close to your ears and turn your palms in so they are facing each other. Straighten your hands so that your fingertips are pointed up towards the ceiling. Hold this position for a few seconds and breathe normally. If it's hard for you to balance with your arms raised above your head, try standing or kneeling near a wall for the exercise so that you can stabilize yourself as you go through the movements. With your arms still raised above your head, bend your right knee and lean forward until your knee is over your toes. Hold the position for 3 seconds or until you feel the stretch in your hip flexor. Then, rock back into your starting position. Repeat this 3 times. Whether you are standing or kneeling, you should feel the stretch in your hips. If you don't feel it right away, try leaning forward a little further or move your right foot or knee forward by about 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm). If the stretch feels too intense, move your right foot back by about 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm). | Stand in front of a sturdy chair with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your right foot on the chair with your knee bent at a right angle. Raise both arms up straight above your head. Lean forward to stretch the front of your hip flexors. |
Begin the chant by reciting the words aloud in a clear, strong voice. By both speaking and hearing the words, you awaken your conscious mind to the meaning of those words. To further guide your conscious mind, you can also play a recording of the chant for a few minutes and chant along with it. Doing so is only optional, though. Chant at a normal volume or a slightly louder than normal volume when you start. The louder your own voice resonates within you, the easier it will be to drown out all unrelated thoughts and feelings. Gradually decrease the volume of your voice. Soften it to a whisper before closing your mouth altogether and reciting the words only in your mind. Once your conscious thoughts are focused on the chant, reduce your volume to a whisper. This action brings your chant to a subconscious level. As you whisper, you should eventually feel the words and rhythm of the chant vibrate throughout your mind. At that point, remain outwardly silent and continue chanting inside your mind. Imagine fixating your chant at a place in between your eyebrows. At this point, you have drawn the chant into your super conscious, elevating it to a spiritual discipline. As your volume decreases, the speed at which you recite the lines should gradually increase. After reciting the chant at a rapid speed for a short period of time, gradually decrease the speed back to normal again. Varying the speed of your chants can refresh and refocus your mind when it begins to stray. By changing the pace of your words, you must pay closer attention to the words themselves. When you are reciting a repetitive prayer or mantra, keeping count of the number of recitations can also keep you focused. One of the easiest, most common ways to keep count is to use some form of prayer or chant beads. Mala, or Japa-Mala, are strings of beads used to count Sanskrit mantras. These beads allow you to count your prayers in sets of 108 repetitions. A Rosary is a similar set of prayer beads used by Roman Catholics. Each element of the Rosary has a certain fixed prayer assigned to it, however, so you'll need to know which prayers go with each piece. The goal is to coordinate your chants with your natural breathing pattern. Each time you begin your chant, you should try to do so on an inhale. There is a theory that thoughts and stimuli from the external environment enter the internal mind as a person inhales. By focusing on your chant each time you breathe in, you can reduce the effect of these external distractions. If you are chanting for spiritual or worship purposes, a good way to remind yourself of the purpose for your chants is to speak an occasional prayer for guidance and focus throughout the chanting period. The prayer you interject with should be from the heart, rather than one that you have memorized. You can pray for focus and guidance by saying something like, "God, please help me to concentrate on the words and meaning behind these words as I chant." You could also try a prayer of gratitude, like, "God, thank you for speaking to me through the practice of chanting." | Chant aloud. Decrease the volume. Vary the speed. Keep count. Chant in rhythm with your breathing. Interject the occasional prayer. |
Elbows, knees, feet, and heels have a tendency to dry out. Argan oil can help moisturize these areas more effectively than conventional moisturizers. The cuticles on your fingertips and toes can moisturized with argan oil. Massage a few drops into your cuticles and they will become softer. Used in this way, argan oil can also encourage nail growth. Warm a few drops at a time between your hands and apply to still wet skin. Wrap yourself in a towel or robe until the oil is absorbed. You can also add few drops of argan oil to your favorite body lotion to increase its effectiveness. | Apply to dry areas of your body. Moisturize the cuticles on your hands and feet. Use argan oil on your skin after bathing. |
Hold the chisel or a punch underneath the hinge. Tap it into the hinge with a hammer. It'll raise the pin in the hinge, which you can remove and set aside. Swing the door inwards, then lift it off the frame. It'll be heavy, so it helps to have someone else hold onto 1 end. Lay a towel on the floor in the doorway to protect the floor from damage. Cut through the caulking to remove the door trim on both sides. Angle the utility knife towards the trim, then cut the caulk all the way around the door. To avoid messing up the paint on the wall, be sure to make clean cuts that penetrate all the way through the caulking. Hold a wide putty knife or block of wood against the wall. Rest the back end of the pry bar on it to avoid damaging the walls. Slip the pry bar underneath the trim to leverage it off. Do this on both sides of the door. If you're going to reuse the old trim, be careful not to damage it. The fastest way to begin removing the frame or jamb is to cut through 1 side of it with a hand saw. This should make the rest of the frame pieces easy to pull out by hand. Move slowly to avoid cutting into the wall itself. You can also slide a reciprocating saw between the frame and wall, using it to cut off the nails holding the frame in place. | Hammer the hinge pins loose with a chisel. Swing and lift the door to remove it. Slice through the trim caulking with a utility knife. Pry off the old trim with a pry bar. Use a hand saw to remove the door frame. |
Blepharoplasty is a permanent option for giving your eyes a rounder shape, or adding an additional eyelid fold for those with monolids. Consult with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery to get an idea of the nature of the procedure and whether such action can produce the looks you desire. Such surgery can also help remove sagging skin and bags under the eyes. Trimmed medium to thin eyebrows with a high arch are a common shape for drawing attention to the eyes, creating the illusion that they are much larger. Note that eyebrows frame your entire face, and altering the shape of your eyebrows may give your entire face a different appearance. Speak with a beautician before making any drastic changes to your eyebrows to understand how to rock the new look. Specially designed "circle" contacts are available that make the iris appear much larger, promoting a round, doe-eyed look. Black is a very popular color when it comes to choosing colored contacts as well, as it makes the pupil look much bigger, thus widening the eye. Speak to your optometrist before wearing contacts. Poorly made contacts or taking care of contacts incorrectly can damage the eye. Your hairstyle can change the way your whole face looks. Tell your hairdresser what you want specifically and ask for any recommendations and suggestions. You could also try changing to a hair color that contrasts with the color of your eyes, drawing greater attention to them. | Sign up for plastic surgery. Shape your eyebrows. Try colored contacts. Change up your hairstyle. |
If you're just trying to test things out, open up a blank new image and put some basic text on the page. You can also just press the T key to get to the text option. You should see a new bar appear on the top of you screen with font options, size, spacing, etc. With your text selected and your text took still on, find the set of three little sets of lines, meant to mimic lines of text on the page. Hover over the second one and it will say "center text." Click it to center the text. | Open the desired image in Photoshop. Click the "T" in the leftmost tool bar. Press the "center text" button to center-justify the text. |
Lemon juice also works to improve scars for some as it bleaches skin. It can be combined with olive oil to form an exfoliating cream. Use one teaspoon of olive juice and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Use a q-tip or cotton swap to gently apply the mixture to your face. Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this twice a day for the best results. If you have leftover mixture, store it in the fridge. Rosehip oil is an oil derived from the seed of a rosehip plant and some people find it works well on their skin. It can be combined with olive oil as well. You can purchase rosehip oil online or at many health food stores. Make sure you read any warnings on the bottle you purchase, however, to see how much you should dilute the oil before use. Use one teaspoon of rosehip oil mixed with two teaspoons of olive oil. Add ingredients to a sealable container and shake the container well. Use a cotton ball to apply the mixture to any troublesome areas on the skin. Let it sit for 4 to 4 minutes and then wipe it off with a clean towel. Sea salt is a powerful exfoliant because the large nature of the grains of salt. It can be combined with olive oil and, for some, it effectively lessens the appearance of scars. Mix two teaspoons of sea salt with one teaspoon of olive oil. Mix them into a thick paste. Massage the paste into problem areas for about 4 or 5 minutes, using your fingertips. Then, wipe off with a clean towel. | Combine with lemon juice. Use rosehip oil. Try olive oil and sea salt. |
Even if your design is small, it would still be a good idea to do this. This way, you will be able to keep the rest of your mat clean while you paint. If you have a larger design, you may need to print it out onto several sheets of paper. Alternatively, you can also sketch your design onto the back of your contact paper freehanded or using a stencil. Make sure that your design is big enough to that it is proportionate to the mat. If you drew your design directly onto the back of the contact paper, you can skip this step. Place your contact paper onto a cutting mat with the stencil facing upward. Use a craft knife to cut through both the printed paper and contact paper. Remove any pieces of tape and regular paper that might still be stuck to the contact paper stencil when you are done. If you do not own a cutting mat, you can use a sheet of cardboard instead. Contact paper is not very sticky, so it likely won't stick to your doormat very well. In this case, you can secure it with sewing pins. Simply poke the pins straight through the contact paper and into the mat. Focus on the areas that have a lot of detail. Some people find that spraying the back of the contact paper will also help it stick. | Cut a sheet of contact paper so that it is a few inches bigger than your doormat. Print your design out onto a sheet of paper. Tape your printed design to the contact paper. Cut the design out using a craft knife or Xacto blade. Peel the backing off of the contact paper, and press the stencil onto your doormat. |
Before jumping into a new business endeavor, research current market trends, clothing production ins-and-outs, and success stories from other clothing line creators. Read fashion industry trade publications to stay updated on emerging trends and issues within the industry. If possible, reach out to a successful fashion entrepreneur and request their advice about your new project. Set a monetary goal before setting out to earn money for your startup costs. Watch every dollar going towards your goal by keeping a record book, Excel sheet, or whiteboard tally of your total earnings. Startup costs for an independent, self-run clothing line start at about $500 for initial inventory. Do various odd jobs to add to your startup cost earnings. Ride share driving, freelance writing, data entry, dog walking, tutoring, house cleaning, babysitting, and giving lessons are in demand tasks that you can be payed to do by neighbors, friends, or friends of friends. Post your skills and availability in classified ads, on sites like Craigslist, or on social media to be shared by friends and family. To avoid borrowing money from loved ones or close friends, use a peer-to-peer lending service to procure startup money for your clothing line. Peer to peer lending sites connect borrowers to potential investors more quickly and easily than a bank, and with less hassle. Opt to sign up with a large, well-established website which will present your proposal to a wider range of possible investors. | Research your new business. Set a goal. Do odd jobs. Use a peer-to-peer lending service. |
When choosing a knife or clipper, make sure your tools are sharp. Clean your tools before you use them, and avoid harvesting your broccoli with any rusty tools. Precise cuts are important when picking broccoli, which will help your plant heal and prevent it from withering before you can re-harvest later on. Use gardening gloves or buy a pair, if you haven't already. Gardening gloves can keep your hands clean and protect them from garden insects. Do not literally "pick" your broccoli with your hands. Without using tools, your cuts will be uneven and will not allow your broccoli to grow side shoots later on. Besides the main head, you should see smaller broccoli heads along the sides of your broccoli. Trim these at an angle, too, using either your knife or a pair of sharp clippers. More, smaller side shoots will grow over the next 2 to 4 weeks. | Use proper broccoli picking tools. Remember the side shoots. |
For a good quick fake-out, use the outside of your foot instead of the inside of your foot to slice the ball in the opposite direction. This is a trick commonly used in soccer. Bend your ankle so that your toe is pointed toward your plant foot and strike the ball with the outside edge of your foot, just behind your little toe. When you strike the ball, straighten out your foot to make it go in the other direction. This might not be the most practical way to kick a ball off the ground, but doing a spinning heel kick can be a great fake-out when you're messing around with your friends. It's hard to control, but with some practice you can learn to strike the ball accurately almost every time. As you step toward a ball on the ground, plant your non-kicking foot on the opposite side of the ball that you normally would, twisting your body around as you do it. Swing your kicking foot around, sweeping into the ball with your heel. If you're right-footed, you would turn clockwise and if you're left-footed you would turn counter-clockwise. Rainbows are one of the cornerstones of fancy soccer footwork. If you want to really improve your skills, pulling off a rainbow can help impress your teammates. There's not much cause to use it in a game, but it's an intimidating way to practice in front of the other team. As you're dribbling around, step with your kicking foot in front of the ball, stopping the ball with your heel. Use the instep of your non-kicking foot to trap the ball against your heel. In one fluid motion, do a little hop step with both feet, flicking the ball up and over your head, back in front of your body. It'll take some practice to get the right amount of hop and power into the kick to get it to go where you want it to go. Practice while stationary at first, then gradually try to do it at speed. Done properly, a bicycle kick can be one of the most spectacular shots in all of soccer. Think of it like a backwards punt, done when you've got your back facing the directions in which you want the ball to travel. To pull of a bicycle kick, lean your body backward and gently fall onto your back while you bring your kicking leg up for a kick. Strike the ball over your head as you fall, so it goes back behind you. You need to be extremely careful not to flat-back and hurt yourself, and to tuck your chin so you don't hit the back of your head hard on the ground. Do this on soft grassy surfaces and be extremely careful. | Kick with the outside of your foot. Try a heel kick. Try a rainbow kick. Try a bicycle kick. |
The wrong way to introduce a new cat is to let her roam right when you get her. Do not let her into the main house and let her explore. Not only will she feel overwhelmed and stressed, but your established pets will view her as invading their territory and are likely to chase her. This will compound and legitimize her distress and fear. When you bring her home, put her directly into the safe room to get acclimated before letting her roam the rest of the house. If you want to make your new cat feel at home, give her lots of love. Don't constantly pet the cat, especially if she doesn't like it. Instead, spend as much time in the safe room as possible. This will make her more comfortable and less anxious. Also let her explore you. Lie down on the floor to reduce your height, which makes you less intimidating. Hang out around her and let her smell you, walk around you, brush up against you, or even climb on you. Getting to know you will help transition her to the rest of her environment. Do this before you start hugging her or picking her up. Have cat treats on you. When she approaches, offer some treats either by tossing them on the floor to land near her, or offering them out on a flat hand. Play with her as much as you can, whether you're playing with a dangly toy or moving a laser pointer around the room. Just wait a few days before you start using interactive toys or she may be overwhelmed. Avoid looking directly at the cat because staring is a sign of aggression to her. Watch her from the corner of your eye and be sure to blink regularly, which will help to put her at ease. If she is hides often, give her plenty of time before offering to let her explore beyond the cat room. If she seems bold and is regularly waiting at the door, consider leaving the door ajar after a week so she can explore further. This time period can vary. If your cat is rambunctious and clawing at the door after just a few days, you shouldn't make her feel trapped in the one room and let her explore. On the other hand, if she still seems frightened by the new environment and has made no attempts to leave the room in over a week, give her more time to get adjusted. If you introduce your new cat to the family in the middle of a hectic time, such as the holiday season, she will be overwhelmed by the sounds and smells of the people and events. If you bring your new cat home when you're too stressed out or too busy to spend time with her, she'll feel very lonely. | Don't let the cat out to roam. Give the cat lots of love. Judge how confident your new cat is. Avoid introductions during stressful times. |
Studies have named the sun as the No. 1 cause of wrinkles. Wear a broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. There is no need to go above SPF 50. You need to wear sunscreen even when it's not sunny. If you’re tanned, this doesn't mean that you’re protected from the sun. Wear sunscreen no matter what! Wearing sunscreen will not only prevent wrinkles; it will also reduce your risk of getting skin cancer. Reapply your sunscreen often — at least every 2 hours. every day. Doctors recommend washing your face twice a day — no more than that. Over-washing your face can strip your skin of its natural oils and moisture so that wrinkles appear deeper; it may even cause new wrinkles to form. Even if your skin is oily, don't wash your face more than twice a day, as it can irritate your skin and, if you have acne, it can cause further breakouts. People with mature skin (ages 40 and up) can likely get away with washing their faces with a cleanser each night, and only rinsing with cool water in the morning. Applying a toner to your skin after you’ve washed your face can help balance your skin's pH and keep it looking healthier. Just be sure to avoid toners containing alcohol, as this can dry out your skin. Many moisturizers contain ingredients aimed at fighting and preventing wrinkles. Apply a moisturizer to your face twice a day: once after your morning face-wash and once after your evening face-wash. There is little evidence to suggest that day and night creams are particularly different; however, some ingredients in moisturizers are made ineffective by the sun. For example, retinol, a highly effective wrinkle-fighter, is rendered inactive by sunlight, as are most prescription medications. The skin around your eyes is different from the rest of your facial skin: it is thinner and more delicate, quicker to wrinkle and droop. For this reason, it's worthwhile to use an eye cream in addition to your facial moisturizer. Look for an eye cream that contains collagen, vitamin C, peptides, and/or retinol. | Wear sunscreen. Wash your face Use a toner after you wash your face. Use a good-quality moisturizer that targets wrinkles. Use a good eye cream. |
A gym membership will be your best friend if you plan on having a future as a professional model. Begin performing cardiovascular exercise like running, swimming, cycling, or aerobics in order to stay trim and healthy. Your goal should be to get your heart rate up, break a sweat, and maintain a steady pace for 30 minutes to an hour at a time. To continue seeing progress and maintain your figure, you'll need to find time to fit regular exercise into your busy schedule. Consider hiring a personal trainer to help you reach your fitness goals. Muscle-building exercises like weightlifting or calisthenics will also be necessary if you're interested specifically in underwear modeling. These activities increase your muscle mass and sculpt a more athletic looking build. Emphasize the parts of your physique that will stand out during photoshoots, like your biceps, triceps, abs, pectorals, and quadriceps. Focus on high repetition, moderate intensity workouts, completing roughly 4-5 sets of 10-15 reps per muscle group. Assuming you don't have access to a gym, you can still get your resistance training in at home by doing air squats, wall-sits, push ups, pull ups, crunches, and other bodyweight movements. Start making sound nutritional choices. All of the major food groups, including lean protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and fiber, should be represented in each meal you eat. Stick to the portion sizes recommended on packaged food products will help you avoid overeating. When you get hungry between meals, snack on wholesome offerings like fruit, nuts, yogurt, and whole grains. That way, you won't be tempted to stuff yourself later on. Cut out overly fattening or sugary offerings, like fried foods, sweets, and alcohol. Not only are these types of items high in calories, they can also cause breakouts and other skincare issues. Get in the habit of applying moisturizer to your entire body daily. You'll be showing a lot of skin, so it's important to keep it smooth, supple, and properly hydrated. For your face, start using a nourishing face cream or mask designed to prevent wrinkles and blemishes. Be sure to wear sunblock with a high SPF anytime you're out in the sunshine for extended periods. A good medicated lotion can be useful for protecting your skin from dryness and damage in colder climates. Sleep is essential for your overall health. A good night's rest will have you looking and feeling ready to take on the world. It also relieves stress and keeps your hormone levels normal, which will lower your chances of an inconvenient breakout. Most people need between 6 and 8 hours of sleep every night to be at their best. If your busy schedule doesn't permit you to sleep straight through the night, try taking a couple short 15-20 minute naps throughout the day. Calvin Klein is famous for their sexy ad campaigns, where models are often shown posing in their underwear. This means that if you're lucky enough to land the job, you may be expected to wear revealing clothing. Try taking a little more off each time you pose for a photoshoot until it's no longer a big deal to rock your skivvies. Embrace the way you look. Every body is different and beautiful in its own unique way. You don't have get undressed to have a shot at becoming the face of Calvin Klein. The company uses models to showcase many different clothing styles. | Do cardio 4-5 days per week to stay lean. Perform some form of resistance training 3-4 times a week. Get your diet in check. Take care of your skin. Make sure you're getting plenty of sleep. Get comfortable showing off your body. |
While the massage is happening, don't be afraid to speak up about anything the therapist is doing, good or bad. Speak up if you’re uncomfortable with anything they’re doing, and keep in mind that you have the right to end the massage at any time.For example, you might say things like, “I’m a little cold, would you mind giving me a warmer blanket?” or “It's okay if you apply a little more pressure there.” | Give your therapist feedback about their technique during the massage. |
The best to place to find contact information is on a personal website. Read the information carefully. Some celebrities have a special address for fan mail. If you cannot find an address for the person, you may be able to find the address of their manager. Some celebrities have an official website and an official fan club website. Use the address from the official website only. . Write your name, address, city, state, zip code, and country name in the top left corner of the envelope. Write the celebrities address in the bottom right corner of the envelope. Be sure to include the name of the country if you are sending international mail. Double check that you have the right address. Always write your address on the envelope. If there is an issue with the letter, the post office can return it to you. The format of the address will depend on the country you are sending it to. If you were writing to a person in the United States, Joe Celeb, 100 Famous Dr., New York, NY 12345, USA. If you were writing to a person in France, Joe Celeb, 100 avenue Famous, 75008 Paris, France. If you were writing to a person in South Africa, Joe Celeb 100 Famous Dr., Pretoria, 0001, South Africa. If you asked for an autograph, include a self-addressed envelope with your letter. This will make it easier for them to reply back to you. Place your letter in the addressed envelope to send it. Make sure you have enough stamps on the letter. If you do not have enough stamps, the post office will not deliver your letter. Check with a parent to see if you have enough postage. If your letter is thick and/or heavy or being mailed overseas, you will probably need more than one stamp. Send the letter because you want to express how you feel about the celebrity. They cannot respond to every single letter that they get. Do not be sad or take it personally if they do not respond. If you do get a response, it probably will take weeks for it to arrive. | Find their contact information. Address the envelope Have enough postage. Do not expect a response. |
The best skillets for cooking a steak on the stove are cast iron skillets, which get very hot, distribute the heat evenly, and create an even crust on the meat. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, use the skillet or pan with the thickest bottom that you have. Olive oil has a low smoke point, and will smoke very quickly and taste somewhat bitter. You want an oil that will get hotter without smoking too much. Grapeseed, gram, or canola are all ideal. Some people like to add a little butter to the skillet as well, for an added nutty flavor. You can add it at the beginning, or wait until you flip the steak. Don't crowd the skillet with too many steaks, or the temperature will lower in the pan and the steaks will cook unevenly. Steaks don't take long to cook, so take your time and do them one at a time. When the skillet it hot, lay in the seasoned steak, dropping it into the skillet away from you to avoid splatter. If the skillet isn't hot and the meat doesn't sizzle, take the meat out and wait. Putting a piece of steak into a cold pan will make a tough steak. Put the meat in the skillet and leave it alone for about five minutes. Let it caramelize on that side. You don't need to prod at it, check on it, or do anything. Just let the meat cook. Don't push on the steak or press it into the skillet. There's no need to do this. Cook thinner steaks for no more than four minutes and thicker steaks for up to six, depending on how done you like your steak. Flip the steak to the other side when it's ready. If you have them, tongs are great for cooking a steak, because you don't have to pierce the meat. Forks are also fine, though some people prefer not to pierce the meat before slicing it. It's not a huge deal, either way, and some people swear by either method. If you like a steak on the rare side, it should be done with a few minutes on each side, and 10-15 minutes of resting while covered. But if your steaks are very thick, or you like them a little more done, the best way to cook them is by finishing them in the oven. Spoon extra butter over the steak and plate in the center of the oven at 275 degrees F. Finish it for 5-10 minutes, until the temperature shows where you want it on the thermometer, or it feels the firmness you're looking for. | Use a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Use a high-heat oil to coat the skillet. Cook one steak at a time. Cook 4-6 minutes on each side. Flip the steak with tongs or a fork. Lower the heat and finish the steak, if necessary. |
Some people only drink milk or coffee in the morning, but adding at least one glass of water will help to increase your hydration in the morning. You can keep a water bottle beside your bed if that makes it easier to remember to drink it. Water bottles are cheap to buy and can be carried to work, to school, or whenever you are away from the house for several hours. Some have marks for reading how many milliliters or fluid ounces of liquid you have, so that you can keep track of how much you have been drinking. A common recommendation is to drink at least 8 eight ounce glasses of fluid daily, and more if you are exercising or out in the hot weather. However, men need an average of 13 eight ounce glasses of fluid and women need an average of 9 eight ounce glasses of fluid every day. Or, you can also divide your body weight in half and drink that amount of water in ounces. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, then you would need to drink 80 ounces of water per day. When you are thirsty, your body signals that it already has a lack of fluid. To stay hydrated, you should drink water often enough to keep this from happening. As you age, your thirst receptors will become less effective at sensing your body's need for hydration, so it is a good idea to get into the habit of sipping water throughout the day. In addition to drinking before you get thirsty, you should also check your urine as an indication of whether you are staying hydrated enough. People who are consuming adequate fluids will have plenty of clear, light yellow urine. On the other hand, those who are dehydrated will have less urine that is a darker yellow as it is more concentrated. Caffeine and alcohol make your body lose its fluids more rapidly, and sugar in drinks, even orange juice, is not ideal for hydration purposes. Instead, aim to drink more water. Even though water may be less tasty or appealing at the outset, it is better for your body's overall health. | Drink some water when you first get up in the morning. Carry water on you at all times. Drink water before you get thirsty. Monitor your urine as a sign of your hydration status. Limit caffeinated, alcoholic, and sugary drinks. |
The most important thing you can do is let your friend know that you believe what they are telling you. Too often, victims are greeted with statements like, “Are you sure?” Instead, tell them, “I believe you. I hear what you are saying.” It's really difficult for most people to tell someone about abuse. Resist the urge to ask your friend for details, such as what happened and who did it. Make sure that your friend knows you are there for them and not to satisfy your own curiosity. Many assault victims feel ashamed or even guilty after the incident. One way to comfort them is by telling them that nothing about this is their fault. You can say, “I understand that you’re feeling lots of emotions, but remember that none of this is your fault.” Any type of sexual assault might leave your friend feeling isolated. That can increase their fear and make them even more emotional. Tell your friend that you are an ally and will be right there with them, and you will stay by their side. Try something like, “I know this is scary, but I’m right here with you, and I will make sure you are safe.” Your friend might feel uncomfortable being touched, even if it is meant to be comforting. That's completely normal, and you should respect their wishes. Make sure you ask before trying to hug them or make any other comforting gestures. If they say they want a hug, by all means give them one! Your friend needs to feel like they are being heard. Tell them, “I know this is going to impact your life. I understand that you might feel like you can't just move on or forget about it.” Try to avoid saying things like, “It's okay, it happens to lots of people.” Don't say, “Now that it's over you can just put it out of your mind.” Say something encouraging like, "This will be difficult, but I believe in you. You're a survivor and while it may take a while, you can make it." Remember that you are there to provide comfort and support. Even if you think you know best, avoid pressuring your friend to do something they are not comfortable with. For example, do not push them to contact the authorities if they are not ready for that. You should also let them decide who else they want to tell and when. If your friend is still indecisive, then you can help them by narrowing their choices while still empowering them to choose. Try asking questions like, "Would you like to __ or __?" | Tell your friend you believe them. Assure your friend that they are not to blame. Remind them that they are not alone. Be aware that many victims do not want to be touched physically. Acknowledge that this has impacted their life and will do so for a long time. Allow your friend to make their own decisions. |
People who have dry brittle nails may want to wait a while before getting acrylics done. If you have dry, brittle nails or if the person who you are giving acrylics to has dry brittle nails, then waiting until the nails improve might be a good idea. Try waiting a few days for the nails to repair themselves. During this time, do not apply any polish to the nails. Allow them to breath and grow. Acrylic nails can get dirty more easily than short nails, so you will need to make sure that you clean them daily. Wash your hands with a nails brush once per day or any time they get dirty. To use a nail brush, apply a bit of soap and warm water to your hands. Then, use the nail brush to clean around the edges of your nails and under the tips. Dry your hands and nails thoroughly after you wash them. Inspect all of the nails daily as well to check for any signs of infection, such as redness, warmth or puffiness. Whenever you have to do something that might damage your nails or expose them to excess water or dirt, put on a pair of vinyl or latex gloves. This will help to protect the nails from damage. | Make sure that your nails are healthy enough for acrylics. Clean your nails with a nail brush. Wear gloves to protect your nails. |
Getting the measurements to your windows is the absolute first step to installing shutters – without measurements, your shutters likely won't be the right size. This is because shutters rest inside the window casing, their size determined by the size of the window. If you're making your shutters yourself, you need the measurements. If you're getting shutters from a home improvement shop, you need the measurements. And if you're getting your shutters custom-designed, you need the measurements. Have these in hand when you go to the store. The shutter needs to be 1/4" (.635 cm) smaller than your window on all sides, nestled in the casing. So if you're going to pick out your shutters, this is the size you're aiming for. Since you know the size of your window, this shouldn't be a problem. You can, however, use shutters that don't fit if you don't want them to close. There are many shutters that are used for only decorative purposes. They are attached to the exterior walls and are immobile. Your shutters should be exactly how you want them before you begin the painting process. Once they're up, they'll be incredibly difficult to change, even if it's just the tiniest bit. Make sure the shutters you have are the shutters you want hanging. If you're painting your shutters, be sure to paint every side – all six sides that is, not just the front and back. You want the tops, bottoms, and sides, painted, too. In certain positions, every side is visible. In this article, we'll be using terms to describe the hardware that you may or may not be familiar with. Here's what you'll need to hang your shutters: Hinges. This is the piece that allows the shutter to swing. There are four and they are placed in each corner of the shutter and window casing. They may be referred to as a "strap hinge." Pintle. This is the base of the hinge. It is what is attached to the house. Tiebacks. This is also referred to as a "shutter dog." It is attached to the house and keeps the shutters open. There are two, and they are attached at the bottom of each shutter. They are often decorative. Pull ring. This is attached to the inside of the shutter. It is what you pull to close the shutters. There are two. Latches. This is attached to the inside and is used to keep the shutters shut. There is usually one or two. "To shim" means to place a small wedge in between two surfaces to align them. This will help you get that 1/4" on all sides. To begin shimming, place one shutter in the window, within the casing. Have a friend hold it as you shim it with a 1/4" wedge on top and bottom. Position the other shutter and repeat. Once both shutters are in, re-position them so you have a 1/4" gap on all sides. Do not remove the shutters just yet. The wider rail of a shutter always goes on bottom. The simpler panels should face out when the shutters are closed on paneled shutters. On louvered shutters, the louver openings should face down when the shutters are closed. | Measure your windows. Pick out your shutters to fit inside your window casing. Prep your shutters. Buy the hardware to hang the shutters. Shim the shutters in the window. |
In general, muskies are cold-water fish. They are found as far south as Tennessee and as far north as Northern Ontario. As secretive as muskie anglers can be with their honey holes, there are many ways to determine whether these fish swim in your body of water. Perhaps most reliable is to use your state or province's Division of Natural Resources. Also check local fishing forums, clubs, and bait shops. Go to the Division of Natural Resources’ website for the state you plan to fish in. You should be able to find local bodies of water, such as lakes and creeks, where muskellunge can be found, as well as reservoirs that stock them. Muskie water can be daunting to analyze. These fish live in lakes that are frequently thousands of acres, and knowing where to start can be a challenge. Being familiar with migratory patterns is therefore critical. Look up the current water temperature for the body of water you’ve selected. From the initial thaw through early spring, when water temperatures range from the upper 40s to low 50s Fahrenheit (about 7 to 12 degrees Celsius), focus on the shallowest parts of the lake. Once water temperatures reach the mid-50s Fahrenheit (about 13 Celsius), fish in depths of five to twelve feet. At 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 Celsius), focus on the fish's summer homes: deeper structures, such as deep weed beds, submerged rock piles and timber. In autumn when the water dips back into the 60s and 50s Fahrenheit (10 to 20 Celsius), fish in the shallows where there are schools of prey, such as shad, perch, and whitefish. When the water cools to the 40s and 30s Fahrenheit (-1 to 9 Celsius), fish in deeper water where muskies reside throughout the frozen months. This is often when you can catch the largest fish. The adage of fishing at the “crack of dawn” is not entirely true. Like all fish, muskies cold blooded, and so their body temperature is a direct product of their environment. As a result, in early spring and late fall periods, muskie are actually most active during the warmest hours of the day when the sun is directly overhead. During the warmest months of the year, the opposite is true, and muskies find their most ideal hunting temperatures at dusk and dawn. If you fish during the daytime, choose a day with a new or full moon. If you’ll be fishing at night, pick a night with a full moon. Solunar calendars have been developed for muskie fishing for years, establishing that fishing during these moon phases are an advantage for anglers. Many successful muskie anglers keep a running log of fish seen and fish caught. Using either a map or a GPS system, keep track of the day, time, and location of each muskie encounter to generate a reproducible seasonal pattern. As seasons pass, add new spots to your log. Over time a body of water can essentially become an algorithm, where you need only to plug in the conditions and season to know where you should fish. | Select a body of water to fish. Choose a location within the body of water. Pick a time to fish. Choose the day. Create a repeatable pattern. |
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