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The pot should be large enough to hold all 2 pounds of shrimp. Place it on the stove over medium high heat and bring it to a full boil. Add ½ a teaspoon of salt to pot with the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for just under 3 minutes, or until they turn bright pink. Cooking the shrimp before adding it to the lemon juice kills the bacteria the shrimp might contain. If your shrimp are fresh off the boat, you don't have to cook them first, but otherwise it's better to play it safe. At this point you may decide whether you want to serve the shrimp peeled or unpeeled. If you want to serve it peeled, let it cool for a few minutes, then peel the shrimp and remove the veins. Otherwise, simply drain the cooked shrimp. When the onion-lemon mixture has been refrigerated for one hour, add the tomato juice, orange juice, mustard, cooked shrimp, diced cilantro, and olive oil to the large bowl. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients well. Add salt and pepper to taste. When it's finished, place the ceviche in a serving dish and serve immediately. | Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp to the pot. Remove the shrimp from heat and drain. Combine the ceviche ingredients. Refrigerate the ceviche for one hour. Finished. |
Use whichever hand you’re more coordinated with to pluck the chopsticks up from the table, with the back of your hand facing you. Place your non-dominant hand beneath the tip end of the chopsticks and squeeze them together gently. This will line them up so that they’re perfectly parallel with one another. On a standard table setting, your chopsticks will be lying side-by-side in front of you at a horizontal angle. It's usually easiest to pick up your chopsticks using your first 2 or 3 fingers and thumb. Be careful not to let the chopsticks clack together loudly as you pick them up. Doing so might be considered rude in quiet eateries and more formal settings. Use your non-dominant hand to steady the chopsticks as you adjust the placement of your dominant hand. Hold both chopsticks together in the crook between the base of your thumb and index finger until you’re ready to dig in. If you’re not sure exactly where to place your hand, align the top of the chopsticks with the tip of your thumb, then turn your hand over and grip the point nearest to the base of your thumb. Having your hand too high or too low on the chopsticks will make it harder to manipulate them properly. | Pick up the chopsticks with your dominant hand. Place your hand right around the top third of the chopsticks. |
If you are looking to pick to girls, it helps to be mentally and physically prepared to do so. Before you go out, have a few funny anecdotes lined up, should the opportunity to talk to a girl arise. Continually scan your environment for suitable candidates; you never know when a hottie is going to wander by. Pay attention to your surroundings so that when an opportunity arises for small talk, you can quickly think up an icebreaker comment about something nearby. If you are a slacker dressed in a business suit, the disconnect between your personality and your clothing is going to come across very quickly in conversation and confuse the girl, or make her uncomfortable. Dress in a way that advertises the kind of person you are, but do choose the nicest clothes of your preferred type that you have available. At very least, make sure that your clothing and hair are clean and presentable. If you’ve got a few extra bucks to spend, invest in a new pair of shoes. If you want to pick up girls, you need to go to where they are. Choose a place with a lot of foot traffic to hang out, such as a street with many restaurants, the sidewalk outside of a popular coffee shop, or the arcade in front of a big bookstore. Also, plan your search for a time of day when the girls who walk by are likely to have a bit of time to spare. People who are rushing to get to work or or an early class are unlikely to be in the mood to stop and chat. Aim for the lunch hour, or mid-morning, when many people go out for a coffee break. Most women will be put off by a man (or woman) slouching on a street corner, calling out to various girls as they walk by. No one enjoys being harassed in the street! Your advance will seem far less threatening and contrived if it appears you are busy or out running errands. Even though you may actually just be walking around aimlessly looking for girls, it's best to have some kind of destination in mind, in case an opportunity for conversation or an invitation arises (“I was just on my way to the Farmer's market, would you care to join me?”) You can also try “getting lost” in the vicinity of a known destination, so you can ask a girl for directions. (“I was just looking for the Apple store, but seem to be turned around. Can you help me out?”) | Always be prepared to meet a new girl. Dress neatly, in a fashion that reflects your personality. Figure out where the girls are. Look like you have a purpose, besides picking up girls. |
Square scarves can also be worn around your wrist as a sweatband. To do this, lay it flat out and fold it into a triangle. Grasp the middle point of the triangular scarf and fold it into the middle, so that the scarf looks like a narrow trapezium shape. Use your thumb and forefinger to keep hold of the end. Use the fingers on the hand you are tying it to to hold it in place. Hold it tight around your wrist when wrapping it around. When you are done, let go of the end with your thumb and tuck both ends inside the wrapped scarf. | Create a sweatband. Place your wrist at one end of the scarf. Grasp the opposite end of the scarf and wrap it snugly around your wrist. |
These are the two most important modes of communication into and out of prison. This will be the vital bridge between you and your family. Maintaining contact with family and friends will give you something to look forward to and keep some sense of normalcy during your incarceration. Learning about friends and family on the outside will motivate you to do everything you can to see them once again. If you are a father, husband, mother, or wife, do your best to maintain that role with your family while in prison. Try to make it easy for your spouse and children to speak to you and talk about family life as much as possible during phone conversations and in letters. Trust your family. Do not let the failures of all those around you influence how you feel or treat your family members. Overlook the little things and focus on the bigger picture. If you get upset and give your spouse the “silent treatment,” it could last forever. Let your children, if you have any, unite your family not divide it. Don't let them take sides and make sure you are doing whatever you can to encourage and support their goals. Be polite and don't be afraid to apologize when you are wrong. The odds are already against by going to prison. Visits from families can either be a great time to reconnect and talk about daily happenings or they can be completely disappointing if you let little things get in the way. Keep in mind that your family is making significant sacrifices while you are in prison. In the case that your prison is not located near your home, family will have to travel, stay overnight, and buy food just to come and see you. Your family must also go through the hassle of security checks, long waits, degrading treatment by prison staff, and other embarrassing procedures. Make sure you show them a lot of appreciation for their efforts. Although you are suffering tremendously in prison, understand that your family is also going through turmoil and probably they don't need to hear you whine about your problems. Keep your focus on the family and family issues during their visit. Stay connected to your children. They grow fast, their interests change, and they face the stresses of having a parent in prison. Do your best to find common interests and stay connected to them. Stay on top of your children's activities and give them advice, ask for pictures, and share their triumphs and failures. Just like a normal parent would. | Write letters and make phone calls. Do not abandon your role. Make the most of visits. |
More advanced devotees will guide you to the right path. Find a guru, or teach yourself of the path of devotion to Shri Krishna. This means do any good works without expectation of reward. One must take all of the fruit of their good and evil actions and offer it directly to Krishna. This absolves the devotee of all sin. | Associate with devotees of Krishna. Devote your actions and the results of your actions to Shri Krishna. Do no harm to any living being. |
The process of looking for work in Norway is essentially the same for citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA. You will still need to trawl through online listings and look for a job that you meet the requirements for. Language could be a significant barrier, but try typing “English” into the search bar on job websites to narrow down the search. If you are invited to interview for a position, but are not at that time living in Norway, ask for a Skype or telephone interview. Be sure you check the validity of your qualifications in Norway before you apply for a position. There is a long list of regulated professions in Norway, which require you to obtain authorisation or recognition of your qualifications. Browse the list and find the details for each regulated profession online. If you are hoping to move to Norway from outside the EU/EEA, you will need to obtain a residence permit. In most instances, you should have secured a job before you apply for the permit. The type of residence permit you apply for will depend on your skills and experience, and the type of work you will be doing in Norway. There are different permits, for example, for skilled workers, seasonal workers, self-employed people, and those who work for non-profit or humanitarian organisations. You can start your application online on the NDI website: http://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/?nav-veiviser=12910 The instructions are in English, and you will be guided through the process. You will be required to attend an appointment at a police station or Norwegian embassy to progress your application. If your application has been successful, and you have been awarded a residence permit, you can now travel to Norway to begin your new life there. When you arrive you will have to register at your local police station. Here you will receive your residence card along with any further information or guidance that you might require. Normally you will book your appointment with the police through the online application portal used for your residence permit application. It is possible to appeal the decision, if your application for a residence permit was turned down. You must register an appeal within three weeks of finding out you were unsuccessful. | Search for a job. Apply for a residence permit. Travel to Norway. |
Keep your hat stored in a cool place to keep it in good shape. Heat can cause the sweatband to shrink, rendering the hat unwearable. The foyer, for example, may be an excellent spot if the heating is moderate in that area. Purchase a water-repellent felt hat protection spray to safeguard your hat. These sprays protect against rain and stains. Using these sprays extends the shelf-life of your hat. When putting on and removing your hat, avoid touching the top (the crown). The oils on your fingers or hands could transfer to the felt and leave a stain. Instead, handle your hat gently by the brim. | Store your hat in a cool place. Use a felt hat protection spray. Avoid touching the top of your hat. |
When you finish a draft, set aside your work for a few hours, a day, or several days to clear your mind. After a short break, take another look at the piece with a fresh perspective, and think about your intended audience as you begin revising. Depending on your deadline, you may only have a few hours to set the piece aside. Do something else with your free time instead of thinking about the paper. When you revisit it, you’ll be a bit more refreshed. Sometimes, it can be difficult to edit in a document on a computer or laptop. Hold the paper in your hands and focus on editing and revising 1 page at a time. Use highlighters, pens, and sticky notes to make comments for yourself, and then use this draft to adjust the document on your computer. If you don't have access to a printer, consider visiting a local library to use theirs, or pay to have your document printed at an office supply store. You may catch far more errors by reading your work out loud than you would if you read it silently. As a final proofreading measure, read the document out loud with a pen or pencil in your hand or ready to edit it in a word processor. Then, make a note or correct any errors you come across as you read. You may also find it helpful to read your writing out loud to a partner or to have someone read your work out loud to you. This will provide a different perspective on how the writing sounds and you may catch even more errors by doing this. Let your reader offer advice on the paper's structure, clarity, and overall quality. Have them identify any places where they may have been confused or bored. Be open to suggestions and participate in a conversation about your work to understand the reader's perspective. Remember that you don't have to follow every suggestion, but you should heed at least some of the advice from the reader. If you want to improve your editing and revising skills, offer to read someone else's paper in return. | Allow at least 1-2 hours between writing and revising. Print out the paper to see errors that are tough to catch on a screen. Read your document out loud. Ask a peer to proofread your paper and provide comments. |
Be aware of any lotions or pills, including those containing tyrosine. Currently, there is no evidence showing that these work and none of these products are approved by the government. Many tanning salons sell these products. Resist the sales pitch and, if you have to try the products, pick up cheap versions from any general store. After sweating so much, you’ll feel gross, but wait an hour before jumping in the shower. While an immediate shower won't ruin your session, it will wash off any products you applied and slow the spread of the tan. Hot water does this too, so keep the temperature low. Rub a moisturizer into your skin at least once a day every day. This will keep your skin smooth and elastic, so your tan won't fade as fast as it normally would. Avoid oil-based moisturizers since they make your tan look worse. Read the moisturizer's label to find out if it is oil-based. once a week with a brush or sponge. Get a body brush or exfoliating sponge and use it to scrub away old skin cells. Be very gentle, since you don't want to wear away your tan. Take care of any rough or patchy spots that cloud your tan and keep the tanning bed light from sinking in evenly. Without water, your skin flakes more and loses its glow. Keep a water bottle on hand and reach for it whenever you’re thirsty. Have some water after tanning to replace what you sweat out. Not only is sunburn painful, but it leaves your skin vulnerable to bigger health concerns like cancer. Also watch the moles on your skin for any changes in size or color. Go to a doctor if you feel sick or notice any lumps on your skin. | Avoid using tanning lotion or pills. Shower at least an hour later with lukewarm water. Apply a skin moisturizer after taking a shower. Exfoliate Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Stop tanning when you notice sunburn or other health issues. |
Female cats are polyestrous, which means they go into heat many times a year. This is in contrast to dogs, which experience a diestrus cycle, coming into heat only twice a year. While in heat, your cat's womb will become swollen as its blood-supply increases in anticipation of a pregnancy. You will not be able to observe this, however, as there are no external signs of this process. The breeding season of feral cats is between spring and late summer. This means kittens are born away from the harshest of the winter weather, when their chances of survival would be reduced. Artificial light can fool a pet cat into thinking it is not winter. As such, if your cat spends much time indoors, the changing of seasons will have little or no effect on her reproductive cycle. Expect a cat that lives indoors to come into heat all year around. The reproductive cycle of a female cat is, on average, 21 days. Of these three weeks, expect her to spend as many as seven days in heat. | Understand the estrus cycle. Understand the role of seasons. Know the time frame. |
While there can be benefits to appearing authoritative in excess of your actual authority, the focus in this article is on enhancing the appearance to match the reality of your authority. To do so, especially in a business setting, it is important that you are clear on exactly what authority you do possess. If your powers and responsibilities have not been clearly defined, discuss the particulars of your authority with your boss. Having things specifically laid out for you may make it easier for you to accept and represent this authority. Another benefit of conferring regularly with your boss is making sure that you are on the same page. Making a decision, only to be quickly contradicted or overruled by your supervisor, tends to diminish your appearance of authority. While Machiavelli's advice that it is better to be feared than loved may be a bit extreme for a workplace setting, it is true that strong leaders tend not to worry too much about the popularity of their decisions. Having authority is not easy or fun; it is often hard work, but work that needs to be done — by you. Nobody wants to be hated, of course, but you’ll probably find that being direct, making the tough decisions, and doing what must be done will earn the respect of others. If you focus too much on trying to please everyone, you’re likely to sacrifice respect for the sake of some superficial likeability. Deep down, most people would probably rather follow someone they respect than someone they like. Some of the things you do to demonstrate your authority may actually be making you appear weaker. If you seem to be trying too hard to “show who's boss,” you’re more likely to be mocked than respected. Unless you’re a drill sergeant, getting angry and shouting are not usually the best ways to demonstrate your authority. Likewise, appearing defensive when questioned or challenged tends to indicate weakness, not strength. Some people think being authoritative means making snap decisions and sticking with them no matter what. In reality, taking the time (whenever possible) to think through a problem and making a calm, reasoned decision — and then sticking to it — demonstrates secure authority. To convince others of your authority, you have to convince yourself first. Once you embrace the authority you know you have, you won't feel the need to try so hard to prove it to other people. Your confidence will speak for you. You may assume that donning a “power suit” or otherwise over-dressing for an occasion is the best way to appear authoritative. Quite often, however, this will be taken by others as another case of trying too hard. To appear authoritative, you want to act like you “have it all together,” and by the same token you should look “put together.” Choose a style of dress that generally approximates what those around you will be wearing, but with extra emphasis on a crisp, clean look. If “dress casual” is the norm, emphasize the “dress” part without abandoning the “casual.” Your wardrobe need not be bland, but a more subdued color palette and styling may give you a bit more gravitas. To appear authoritative, you have to be noticed, and standing almost always makes you more noticeable. Standing makes it easier for you to command the spotlight, the stage, and the attention of those under your leadership. If you are looking for a way to gain more authority by appearing more authoritative at work, you may want to try standing at a meeting while others are sitting. This makes you more noticeable and commanding in appearance. See if you can arrive at the perfect time so that you aren't late but there are no seats left. Stand even while you’re talking on the phone. When you sit, you tend to talk in a more reserved, less enthusiastic (and commanding) voice. Standing tends to make you speak with more energy and urgency. | Know and accept your actual authority. Focus on the goal, not popularity. Stop undermining yourself. Dress with authority. Get on your feet. |
Gems are the main currency in the game. Diamonds are a bit rarer than gems but you still have a chance to get them in the daily spin! Make sure you know how to play the game, and read the rules; then you'll have a much better time. Falling Phantoms is the game to get the most gems in the fastest possible time. If the game glitches, or someone glitches the game, remain calm, play a different game, or log off and try logging back in, but if that won't work try logging out and then reboot your computer. Sometimes in multiplayer games the game fails to start and there is an error message that pops up. If you are new, do some single player games. They are really easy. As your first game, try an easy and basic one. There is no need to rush. On games that have the option, "Play Pro", play multiple times so you can unlock this feature. You have to win a few times to get to, "Play Pro". Playing as a pro means extra gems, but it is harder. Press on the map and choose an area to go to. Explore that area until you find a minigame for 2-4 players (represented by the picture of a video game controller)! Click on the minigame, read the instructions and select 'Play Game'. You'll have to wait for another jammer to join. You can also click the game controller icon near the top of your screen, next to the party icon and gems icon. The claw machine is a minigame where you move a claw left and right and then drop the claw and see if you got a prize like a plushie or cushion. Each round costs 5 gems (Animal Jam currency). This can be really fun and you can win awesome plushies! The game is very fun and somewhat challenging to find the animals and to not scare them away once you've found them. You can even get plushies, too! Games can earn you gems quickly, and some, such as Falling Phantoms, Best Dressed, Splash and Dash, and Jamaa Derby, can earn you hundreds of gems easily. Games like Sky High are also popular. Sky High can even earn you clothing items if you reach the top. | Play games that can earn you gems or prizes. Accept that glitches can happen. Get used to the game. Play using the pro option. Play some multiplayer minigames. Play on the claw machine. Go to the Aquarium and find the game named, "Tierney's Touch Pool", and play it. Earn gems. |
Your cat will always want to scratch on things, and if it doesn't know how to use a scratching post, it will use your furniture instead. Before bringing your cat inside, place a scratching post in a dry spot, near your cat's food. Give your cat at least a week to become accustomed to using a scratching post before bringing it inside. Before bringing your cat indoors, place a little box outside in a dry location. Fill the litter box with fine-grain, clumping litter. Give your cat approximately a week to get accustomed to the litter box before bringing it inside. Make sure to clean the litter box every day. Outdoor cats tend to like to use clean areas to eliminate waste. If the litter box is not clean, they are likely not to use it. Put the litter box in a safe and quiet area. Otherwise, the cat might be too scared or hesitant to use it. Before bringing your cat indoors, you should be sure that it won't be bringing disease with it. If your cat hasn't already been microchipped, a process that allows it to be identified, your veterinarian should perform this procedure as well. A wild cat will also need to be vaccinated and neutered. Before the cat is spayed or neutered, the vet should perform a test for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). FeLV is highly infectious between cats and can be deadly if untreated. The vet will do two blood tests to see if your cat has this disease. The vet should do a complete check-up of the cat. This includes checking for ear mites, fleas, lice, and other parasites. The cat should also be dewormed. | Train your cat to use the scratching post outside. Train your cat to use a litter box outside. Take your cat to a veterinarian. |
Generally, avoid housing multiple iguanas in the same cage. If you house iguanas together, they could get into a fight and injure each other. You can house multiple iguanas in the same room or area as long as they are in separate cages. If you are for some reason considering placing more than one iguana in a single cage, talk to your vet first. Wash your iguana's food bowls before placing new food in them. In addition, clean your iguana's water bowls daily. To clean their food and water bowls, use warm water with a light dish detergent. To ensure the health and wellness of your iguana, you’ll need to clean various parts of the habitat daily. Remove spoiled food and other waste daily. Remove soiled substrate every week or so. In addition, remove broken parts of your iguana's habitat, like branches. | Do not house multiple iguanas together. Wash your iguana’s food and water bowl. Clean the habitat regularly. |
Once you find your friend, take the bold leap of reaching out! Call, text, email, or even write a letter — it's up to you. Just don't put the task off for too long or you may risk losing the opportunity when their life situation changes or they move. If you're on social media, you may want to send them a short personal message like this: "Hi there! It's been such a long time. I hope you remember me — we were in Smith Hall together back in college. Anyway, I just got back in town and was looking to reconnect. Let me know if you're interested in getting coffee! Talk to you later." On the other hand, if you've found someone in the real world, you can afford to be a little more involved with your message. Here's a short sample letter you might want to use as a guideline for postal correspondences or emails — note the instructions in parentheses: "Dear (Name), It's been so long since I last saw you. How are you? I hope things are going well with you. The last time I was with you was on graduation — remember how hot it was and how badly we were sweating in our robes? (You can replace this with your own anecdote as you wish.) After that, things were so hectic that I never got a proper chance to say goodbye, even though I knew I was going to miss you. Well, I've decided to remedy that. I'm back in town and looking to reconnect. Give me a call at (your number) if you'd like to get coffee sometime! I'd really enjoy it. Best, (Your name)" If you haven't seen your friend in quite a long time, there's always the chance that you two simply won't get along like you used to. You may, for instance, have developed different opinions and personalities in the time you've been apart that make it difficult for things to be like they once were. Because this unfortunate scenario is always a possibility, make your first meetup a casual one. Getting coffee, drinks, or a meal can be a great low-commitment scenario — if you get along great, you can do something together afterwards, but if you don't, you can leave after an hour or so without embarrassment. You may also want to have a "plan B" in mind in case things go especially well at your initial get-together. For instance, you may want to look up the address of the old bowling alley you used to frequent prior to meeting your old friend. If you hit it off, you can head over after your coffee! Don't invite other people to this get-together. A small, intimate event will allow you to reconnect. If your initial reconnection goes well, you can probably start inviting your old friend back into your life. One easy way to do this is to ask him to attend events with you that you'd be going to anyway. This way, you're virtually guaranteed to have fun because the event is something you'd enjoy regardless of who's with you. Plus, since you'll feel at ease doing familiar things, you should have an easy striking up casual conversations with your old friend. As you start inviting your old friend to do things with you, it's almost unavoidable that he'll eventually meet your new friends. Don't be afraid of this! Let it happen naturally. As you do, make it clear to both your new friends and the old friend that you're not "playing favorites" by making sure not exclude anyone from the conversation. A good policy in situations like these is to tell both groups of friends about each others' interests before they meet each other. This way, they'll have some easy topics of conversation available: "So, I hear you're into pottery?" Keep in mind, however, that some of your new friends may not necessarily like your old friend right away. Since they don't have any shared experiences, they'll have less of a personal connection. This is OK — your friends don't have to like each other for you to like them. If your friend is married or has children, invite their family to attend, as well. For example, you could plan a couple's dinner or a family outing. | Send a warm, inviting initial message. Plan a low-key get-together. Invite your friend to upcoming events. Introduce your old friend to your new friends. |
To add an overbustle, start by measuring the back seam of the dress's train from the waistline seam to the floor and again from the edge of the train to the base of the dress. Mark the place between these two distances with a pin. Lift the center back seam where you made the pin mark and position it so it is flush against the center of the waistline, at the base of the bodice. Adjust the positioning so the train is ½” – ¾” (1.3 – 2 cm) off the floor. Attach the train to the seam using a pin. Lift the dress's train off the floor, and pin it so the sides of the train are positioned ½” to ¾” (1.3 – 2 cm) off the floor and secured to the sides of the dress's back seam. Fold and pin the train to lift any remaining train off the floor. If the train is too long or heavy, redistribute the already existing folds into two smaller folds. When the folds are securely pinned, release the bustle and remove the pins. In order to secure the dress on the day of the wedding, the bustle will need to be connected to the dress using either buttons or hooks. Sew these on wherever you made pin marks along the waistline. Make sure to stitch securely – you don't want the bustle coming undone. If the buttons or hooks need additional reinforcement, attach a small piece of interfacing under each one. Use strong thread to thread the needle, then knot the ends of the thread together. Place a small piece of interfacing on the topside of the dress's train, wherever you made a pin marking denoting a button loop. Insert the needle at the pin, next to the seam-line, then pull it through the interfacing and train. Make a small backstitch from the right side of the train. Pull the thread to make a loop reaching 1” – 2” (2.5 – 5 cm). Place your fingers inside the loop and grasp the loop. Pull the thread to tighten the first loop and create a second loop. Repeat this until you have a thread loop that's big enough to fit the button or hook. Use several back stitches to secure the thread to the underside of the dress. Once the loops have been added to the dress, bustle the train by fastening the loops to the buttons or hooks. Adjust the folds of fabric on the train to create a fuller and more voluminous bustle. If you don't like the look of the exposed buttons or hooks, you can hand-sew lace appliqués on top of the buttons or hooks to conceal them. Be sure to stock up on safety pins. American bustles are not as strong as French bustles and there's a chance that the bustle may break over the course of the evening. | Measure the train. Pin the waistline seam. Fold and pin the train. Attach the buttons or hooks. Make the button loops. Bustle the dress. |
If you prefer your spread to be chunky or don't mind a little grittiness, then you can skip this step. Otherwise, hold a fine sieve over a bowl and carefully pour the mixture through (you might want to get someone to hold the sieve so you don't spill any of the delicious spread). If your spread seems to thick, you can add a little extra oil to make it more spreadable. Allow the spread to completely cool to room temperature before covering. Store in the refrigerator or on the counter at room-temperature. It may last longer in the refrigerator, but may need to be warmed before use to get the right consistency. If you live in a warmer climate, store it in the refrigerator. Consider pouring the spread into several small jars and giving them as gifts to your friends. | Strain the mixture if you want your chocolate hazelnut spread to be super smooth. Pour the still-warm chocolate hazelnut spread into your storage jar. |
Place the pot with the okra on the stove, and turn the heat to high. Allow the water to come to a boil, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Once the water is boiling, add ¼ cup (59 ml) of cider vinegar to the pot. Don't stir it in, though -- stirring can disturb the cooking process for the okra. You can substitute any type of vinegar or even lemon juice for the cider vinegar. After you've mixed in the vinegar, allow the okra to boil for 3 to 5 minutes. At the 3 minute mark, start testing the okra with a fork. When it's tender enough to pierce, it's finished boiling. Be careful not to overcook the okra or it may become slimy and mushy. | Bring the pot to a boil. Pour the vinegar into the pot. Boil the okra until it's fork tender. |
Salons have special color removing products that you can't get in a store. The formula changes depending on what color you are starting out with and what color you want to get. It also changes depending on your hair type and the type of dye you used: permanent, semi-permanent, etc. In some cases, a color remover won't be enough and your stylist will need to use bleach. This can get very expensive, and can cost you anywhere between $200 and $600. Be aware that a $15 at-home kit won't have the same quality as a $200 process done at a professional salon. There is also a chance that you may damage your hair. You can find these kits in well-stocked beauty supply stores. Check the ingredient label to ensure that it does not contain bleach. Be aware that some chemicals may be just as damaging to your hair as bleach is; in some cases they may be more damaging. Most color removers won't remove black dye completely. This means you may not be able to dye your hair a light, strawberry red after; you may have to settle for a darker shade. Read the reviews. Some color removers may remove the color just fine, but when you go to dye your hair, it may not come out the right color. Each brand is a little different, but in most cases, you will need to mix 2 products together. Apply the product to your hair, rub it in thoroughly, and leave it on for the recommended time before rinsing it out. Again, how long you leave the remover in depends on the brand; it could be 20 minutes, or it could be 60 minutes. Wrapping your hair in plastic and applying heat can be helpful for breaking up the dye, but only if the product you are using recommends doing this. Check the package for any indications about using heat. Sometimes, a single treatment is not enough and your hair re-oxidizes. If that happens, and if your hair doesn't feel dry or brittle, simply repeat the color removal process. This is best done immediately after the first treatment. If you need to do a third treatment, wait until the following day. A color remover will not bleach your hair, so don't expect your hair to turn blond. If your hair is naturally blond, that the color remover may not take the dye out completely. You may end up with dark blond or light brown hair. Use enough of the mask to saturate your hair. Tuck your hair under a shower cap, then wrap a towel around the cap. Go to sleep, then rinse the mask out the following morning. Allow your hair to air dry. Avoid using a hair dryer, as it can damage your hair. If you must use a hair dryer, apply a heat protectant, and use a low-heat setting. This is not absolutely necessary, but it will help make your hair stronger. Apply the product according to the instructions on the package. Leave it on for the recommended time, typically about 20 minutes, then rinse it out. Each brand is a little different, so if the instructions tell you to do something different, follow those instructions. While hair dye is not as harsh as other treatments (i.e. bleaching), it is still damaging to your hair. If your hair feels dry or brittle after the color removal process, it would be a good idea to wait a few days or weeks. When your hair feels strong again, you can dye it without damaging it as much. | Get the color removed professionally at a salon, if needed. Get a color remover kit if you want to do it yourself. Apply the color remover according to instructions, then rinse it out. Repeat the process, if needed. Apply a deep conditioning mask overnight. Follow up with a protein filler to reduce damage. Wait a few days or weeks, depending on how healthy your hair feels. |
It is best to place all of the required materials on your desk, table, or wherever you plan to work. Below is what you will need to make and fly your kite: 8.5” by 11” sheet of printing paper or construction paper Lightweight string Pencil Stapler Ruler Scissors Hole punch (optional) A nice breeze or light wind (6-15 mph) Place your paper in front of you in a vertical position with the long sides on the right and left. Fold your paper in half so that the fold (seam) is at the bottom. Use your pencil to make a dot at the very bottom of the folded paper, about 2” from the left edge of the fold. While you have your pencil in hand, make another dot at the very bottom of the folded paper, about 2” from the first dot for attaching the string later. The Bumblebee (Schaeffer) kite, first created by William Schaeffer in 1973, may be the easiest of all kites to create and was designed with a simple fold that sails in gentle winds. Fold the top left end of the paper down until it is touching the first dot. Do not crease this fold. Do the exact same thing on the opposite side so that both sides are identical. Secure the ends of the folded pieces with a staple (the staple should be placed where you made the first dot). Place tape over the second dot and make sure the piece of tape is long enough to cover both sides. Use your hole punch to make a hole over the dot. This hole is the attachment point for the string. If you do not have a hole punch, you can carefully use scissors to create the hole. The purpose of the tape is to reinforce the hole so that it does not tear later. Insert your kite string through the hole that you created and tie the string with a gentle, but tightly secured knot. If you are really feeling crafty, you can create a handle for your string with a wide stick or any tube shaped item. A handle makes it easy for you to reel in or extend your kite, and also prevents your kite from flying away. The string is also called the flying line. | Gather all required materials. Begin the construction process. Establish the wing dimensions. Secure the wings. Create the attachment point. Attach the string. |
You might feel insulted, or start worrying about what others will think of you. Instead, focus on the immediate situation, your feelings about it, and potential solutions. If you begin worrying about all the potential ramifications of an accusation of racism, you’ll only drive yourself up a wall. If you need to, take a breather to calm down and free yourself of the anxiety you feel over being accused of racism. Step out to lunch or take a quick nap. It's okay to be angry that you’re being labeled a racist. But do not speak or act in a way motivated by your frustration. This will only compound the problem. If you’re facing the accusation in a face-to-face encounter, take a deep breath before responding. Don't shout or call names of the person who considers you a racist. If need be, excuse yourself to gather your thoughts and calm down before you say or do something that you’ll later regret. Say "I need some air" or "This is really important, and I'd like to take some time to think about it" if you need to leave. If you've been having a rough time, don't take it out on the person who called you out. Instead, vent via a social media account, or to a trusted friend. Don't vent online about being called racist, as people may see this and feel that you're insensitive. However, feel free to have a rant about your own problems, from your broken car, an ableist remark directed at your wife, or how demanding your boss is. Your personal struggles don't present a "get out of jail free" card. It is possible to be having an awful day (or week, or month) and still do racist or hurtful things. You are still accountable for your actions. Do not flee from, freeze up when confronted by, or concede sarcastically to the individual who called you a racist. For instance, if someone calls you a racist, do not say sardonically, “Yes, I am such a racist!” when in fact, you do not consider yourself one. Alternately, though you may be totally blindsided by the charge that you’re a racist, do not stand there, stuttering and dumbstruck, or run out of the room, embarrassed. Gather your thoughts and think of what to say to the accuser. Never attack back or cry "reverse racism." This will make the situation worse, not better. Running away from the person who thinks you’re racist will not make the problem go away. Taking it personally can make things worse. It's possible to do a racist thing, or hurt someone, while still being a kind and wonderful person. It just means you made a mistake. Don't make it about you. You might be upset, but you should not cry, yell, or counter-accuse anyone of racism, or anything else. These responses are immature and counterproductive. If they misunderstood what you were saying or received bad information, people make mistakes. If the accuser apologizes, let their accusation go. Recognize that the person made an honest mistake and let it go at that. Put yourself in their shoes and think about how you’d feel if the situation they thought had occurred actually had. What would you feel or say? For instance, if you thought, as your accuser may have, that someone had said that Asians are the only intelligent race, you may well have accused the person who uttered this racist statement to be a racist. If the person who accused you thought you’d said something similar, you can understand why they did what they did. Use this empathy to respond with forgiveness and move beyond the issue. Even if the other person doesn't apologize, forgive them in your heart. You don't need to let them know in person that you have forgiven them for what they said. Holding onto the frustration and embarrassment they caused you will only hurt you in the long run. Everyone hurts other people sometimes, and feeling remorse is a sign that you are still a good person at heart. You can accidentally do a racist thing without being a terrible racist. Your mistake is less important than how you made up for it. Don't hold on to regret forever, and allow yourself to move on. | Don’t panic. Don’t act in anger. Vent about your own problems somewhere else, to get it out of your system. Avoid negative responses to the accusation. Recognize that it probably isn't about you. Let false accusations go. Forgive yourself for racist actions. |
What's the worst thing that can happen? The worst thing that can happen would be that he will respectfully say "no" if he is a decent person. Keep this in mind and then prepare yourself to ask him out. Remember this will help you endure the pain in case this happens. Make the opportunity to ask him in a casual, low-pressure setting. It might be in the hallway, at the water fountain, on a sports field after practice, or wherever else you usually see him. Pick an isolated place, as well as a time when he is likely to be relaxed. Here are some things to keep in mind when you choose the right time and place: Get a little privacy. You do not have to be completely alone, but you will both probably be more comfortable if you can do the actual asking in a semi-private space. People may not respond honestly when their friends are hanging around and they feel pressured, so some privacy can help you get a real answer. Do not make a big deal about pouncing on the first available second of alone time. If you're both together in a group, lower your voice to half volume and say, "Hey, could I talk to you alone for a second?" and walk a few paces away. Do not give off creepy vibes. Things like silently standing in front of his locker every morning, calling him then hanging up over and over, or constantly asking other people about him may come off as creepy--and something a stalker may do. Give your crush some space. Do not follow him around in real life or on-line. A little recon is fine, but following his every move gets into an unhealthy obsession. Pick a time and place that makes sense. Asking him out after drama rehearsal may be perfect, a 1:30 a.m. text may not be. If it's your first time asking this guy out, you'll be a lot more confident if you invite him to a specific activity. It spares you the stress of coming up with something to do while you're on the actual date, and won't leave you saying "Uhhh... I don't know" when he asks what the plan is. Here are some ideas to get you started: Don't think too hard about negative thoughts like 'he will laugh at me', 'he will reject me', 'he will friend-zone me' etc. Remember that guys feel and think the same way when they approach a girl which is the main reason why so many guys exist in the so-called 'friend-zone'. The truth is you will find out only after asking, muster up some courage, ask him out. You can do it! You may be surprised to find how they would react as most guys are quite easy to talk to as compared to girls. Plan a classic date. There are some tried-and-true activities to do together for dates: Dinner: at a restaurant, or at home with takeout, or something you made. Activity: seeing a movie, going to a concert or show, visiting a museum, comic book convention, a hike, a baseball game or another interest you two have in common. Pick something that specifically appeals to your target date. Sometimes you may not sure if you share common interests, or you are not sure if you like something he likes. Find out what he enjoys, and give it a try. Very often this is a great way to show you are really interested in finding out more about what he likes, and willing to try something new for his sake! Though you should focus on the best case scenario (a resounding yes!) instead of the worst, you do need to be aware that there's a teeny-tiny chance that the guy won't say yes. Maybe he likes someone else, or maybe he was startled and only thought of you as a friend -- either way, you'll get through it. But if you want to make the most of the situation and not lose your cool, you should come up with a Plan B in case things don't go as planned. Come up with a reason to leave in advance. Whether it's saying that you have to study for a test, get to your next class, or that you're late to meet up with a friend, it'll sound better if you've prepared it. Come up with something else to ask in case you can tell he's not feeling it. If you approach him and he's clearly not in the mood to get asked out, think of something else you can ask him so it doesn't look weird that you came up to him -- ask for the math homework or if he knows when the home baseball team is playing that day. | Ask yourself: Find the right place and time to ask him out. Have a date in mind. Have an exit strategy. |
Don't make a request if your parents are in a bad mood or are busy with something else. You want their full attention so that they hear you out and perhaps become convinced that what you want is a good idea. Wait until your parents appear relaxed and at ease to make your request. For example, don't make a request when your parents appear exhausted after a long day or more snappy than usual. Notice how you talk to your parents. Do you ask nicely for things or do you make demands? Get in the habit of asking and not telling or demanding. If you tend to demand things, your parents will likely say no. if you ask, they will feel like they have a choice and may be more likely to say yes. For example, instead of saying, “I want to go to that party” or, “Give me that popsicle,” say, “Can I please go to the party?” and, “Can I please have that popsicle?” Maybe your parents said no to something but you’re willing to put in some effort to change their no to a yes. Negotiate with your parents and find a way to sweeten the deal for them. For example, if you want an item, ask them for it as an early birthday present. Or, offer to do some extra chores for a month as an exchange for something you want to do with friends. When negotiating, make sure your parents know what you’re willing to give up or do extra. You want the deal to appeal to them. You should always treat your parents with respect, and it's especially important to do so if you’re making a request. Say what you want with a smile and be kind and well-mannered. Say your words nicely and treat your parents kindly. For example, say, “Please” and “Thank you.” It may be unrealistic to make huge requests of your parents. For example, if you want them to buy you a phone or a car or a guitar, they may not be able to make these kinds of purchases. If your goal is to get your parents to say yes, make smaller requests. For example, ask your parents to let you go to a friend's house when they know your friend's parents. To make smaller requests, ask your parents for ice cream at the grocery store or to pick up your favorite cereal. | Choose a good time to make a request. Make requests, not demands. Negotiate to get what you want. Be polite and use good manners when making requests. Make realistic requests. |
One of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency is night blindness. In Ancient Egypt, it was discovered that night blindness could be cured by eating liver, which was later found to be a rich source of vitamin A. Low vitamin A levels can also cause the cornea to become very dry, leading to the clouding of the front of the eye, corneal ulcers and vision loss, as well as retina damage and problems with the conjunctiva. Carrots, broccoli, squash, cantaloupe, fish, liver, fortified cereals, dairy products, kale, blueberries, and apricots are all excellent sources of vitamin A. While increasing your consumption of foods that are rich in vitamin A may be helpful, research done in this area has revealed that, in the case of vitamin A, taking supplements provided higher levels than increasing the dietary sources. Plus, excessive consumption doesn't strengthen your eyes. Vitamin A supplements are available in oral doses, like tablets or capsules, and are marketed in either mcg strengths or units. The average recommended adult dose of vitamin A in mcgs is between 800 to 1000 mcg each day. In units, the dose range is between 2600 and 3300 units consumed daily. The protein rhodopsin found in the eye breaks down into retinal and opsin when exposed to light and reforms when back in the dark. A severe lack of vitamin A in the diet may result in night blindness, but extra vitamin A will not help one see better than normal. The most benefit from dietary sources in improving night vision — and your eyesight in general — comes from focusing on the vegetables you eat. Foods like kale, spinach, and collard greens are full of nutrients that protect your eyes by filtering specific wavelengths of light that can damage your retina. These foods may also work to protect your eyes from some degenerative processes, such as age-related macular degeneration. Specifically, eat more foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish, especially oily types of fish like salmon and tuna, kale, vegetable oils, nuts, especially walnuts, flax seeds and flaxseed oil and leafy vegetables. Omega-3 fatty acids fight macular degeneration and promote overall eye health and good vision, as well as fighting dry eye. In one study, patients who ate oily fish once per week had half the risk of developing neovascular macular degeneration, compared with patients who didn't. Long term, over a period of 12 years or so, the risk remains much lower with a higher level of omega-3s. Bilberry is a plant that is used in making different types of medicine. Research done on bilberry has determined it to be possibly effective for eye problems that involve the retina. The most promising research supports the use of bilberry in situations that involve retina changes related to medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Bilberry has been reviewed for use in improving night vision. The results of the research are contradictory. Some evidence suggests that bilberry may provide some benefit in improving night vision, yet other research does not support those findings. The latest rating suggests bilberry is “probably ineffective” in improving night vision. Bilberry is not easily found in its raw form but is available as either an extract or made into jams and jellies. Follow the directions on the packaging provided to determine how much to consume each day. The surface of the eye is 98% water. Dry eyes will struggle to see at night and are linked to overall dehydration. Drinking plenty of water is essential to overall good health; however the direct link to fluid intake and improving vision is controversial. Some eye experts argue that certain circumstances that negatively impact your level of hydration cause a decrease in the quality of your vision and the overall health of your eyes. For example, being exposed to high temperatures, low humidity climates, or intense sunlight can cause the basal tear layer to dehydrate, resulting in a negative impact on your vision. Follow recommended dietary guidelines for water intake, aiming for about 64 ounces (1.9 liters) each day depending on your work situation and environmental factors, to maintain your eye health. | Consume more vitamin A. Increase your consumption of dark green and leafy vegetables. Eat more healthy fats. Take bilberry. Stay well hydrated. |
Gooseberry clippings from a nursery can be purchased year round, will likely come potted, and can be planted anytime between autumn and spring. Potted gooseberry plants will often be simpler to plant as they should already have small root systems established. Consult your local plant nursery for special gooseberry clippings, like strains that are disease resistant or strains that are known for larger yields. If you are getting your clippings from a wild bush, or your clippings are unpotted, be sure your clippings are from a 2-3 year old bush with 3-5 main branches and a head of at least 4-6 inches. You will need to keep your bare-root clippings cool and moist if not planted immediately, and they will need to be soaked in water for about 4 hours before planting. Wrap the root in a moist paper towel, place the root in a cup or glass, and set in the fridge until you are ready to plant. Consult your local nursery about whether or not you should plant already potted or wild clippings in your climate. Preparing your plot in advance of planting will include choosing a well ventilated site with adequate moisture and making sure your soil is loose to optimize growth. Take a shovel and loosen the soil to a depth equivalent to the height of the rootball, which is the mass of roots under the stem, and over a wide area to prevent compaction and improve drainage. If you have bare root clippings they will not have a root ball. Instead, loosen the soil around a depth of 3 inches. If your plot becomes waterlogged over the winter, simply loosen the soil again and plant your clippings on a slight mound, approximately 3-4 inches high. Creating a nutrient rich plot is key during preparation as you will not be adding fertilizer during the planting period. Combine your existing soil with organic matter, like compost and fertilizer, during your initial plot preparation. If your original soil is sandy you many need to apply generous amounts of compost and/or fertilizer. Consult your local plant nursery about your soil type and about acquiring organic matter for plot preparation. | Get potted gooseberry clippings from a nursery. Get bare-root gooseberry clippings from an older gooseberry bush. Prepare your planting plot the autumn before you intend to plant. Use heavy, nutrient-rich, and well drained soil. |
Before touching the cheesecake, thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap. Rinse your hands to remove the soap residue and dry them completely. Gently touch the surface of the center of the cheesecake with 1 or 2 fingers. Don't press too hard! You want to check the doneness in the middle of the cake, rather than near the edges. If the surface of the cheesecake has a little bit of give but feels firm, the cake is done. If your finger sinks into the cake or comes away with batter on it, the cake needs more time in the oven. Bake it for another 5 minutes before checking it again. | Wash and dry your hands. Use 1 finger to touch the center of the cheesecake. Look for a firm surface. |
You'll be able to get the third level of Dead Eye after you reach Mexico and meet Landon Ricketts in Chuparosa. Complete the mission "The Gunslinger's Tragedy" to get access to the third level of Dead Eye. The third level of Dead Eye gives you the most precise control, but can also be the most difficult to master. While in Dead Eye mode, press R1 or RB to mark each target. You can mark as many targets as you have bullets available in your weapon. After marking your targets in Dead Eye mode, press R2 or RT to fire. All of the targets you've marked will be shots like in Level 2. You can use this advanced targeting to pull off incredible shots, such as five headshots in a row, or shooting the gun out of someone's hand. When you enter Dead Eye, take quick stock of your situation and place your targets where they'll be the most effective. Shooting a horse while someone's riding it will take them out of the fight for a few moments. Shooting a gun out of someone's hand will buy you time or spare their life, depending on the situation. Using Dead Eye Level 3 can make some of the hunting challenges much easier, especially when hunting birds. | Upgrade Dead Eye to Level 3 in Mexico. Mark your targets manually with Level 3 Dead Eye. Shoot your marked targets. Use Level 3 Dead Eye to make bulls-eye shots. |
Waterproof cases form an airtight seal around your device. A change in altitude or temperature can cause a pressure change that makes removal much more difficult. If this happens, equalize pressure by inserting a coin into the gap next to the latch on front of the case, then twisting the coin. Large models have a "purge knob" on the front of the case instead, which you can turn to open and equalize pressure. Tighten the purge knob before using the case again. The case is not waterproof while the knob is open. Some Otterbox cases, such as the Armor series models for the iPod touch, do not separate into two parts. Instead, they open when you rotate a latch on the back of the case. The case will pop open enough to remove the phone, but the two halves remain attached at one end. | Equalize pressure on waterproof models. Open hinged Armor cases. |
If you haven't driven the car lately, the engine will be cold. Start your vehicle as usual and keep the engine running for 5 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to overheat the engine by letting it run too long before the test. You will be able to feel the heat radiating from the engine when you go near it. If you have taken your car for a long drive recently, give it at least 30 minutes to cool down. Make sure the engine feels warm instead of burning hot. You could also try doing a compression test on a cold engine. The test is more accurate when the engine is warm, but it may still alert you to problems that need to be fixed in order to keep your vehicle in good shape. Make sure it is all the way off without any electricity or fuel flowing to the engine. Remove the key from the ignition to ensure the components can be safely removed from the engine bay. If your car plugs into a wall, unplug the charging cable first before handling any components. Since you’re going to be near hot parts, wear heat-resistant gloves while reaching into the engine compartment. Always wear gloves to protect yourself from burns. The safety glasses are good protection against possible gas and oil spray when you’re detaching engine components. In most cases, you won't get any gas or oil on you during the test, but you’re still better off safe than sorry. Put on the safety glasses just in case. If you’re performing the test on a cold engine, you won't need the gloves. Locate the fuse box, which is usually inside the engine compartment. Open the black case to expose the colorful plastic tops of the fuses plugged into various slots. The fuel pump fuses are often colored blue, although this can vary depending on your vehicle. Once you find the one you need, pull it out with a pair of tweezers to prevent gas from flowing to the engine during the compression test. The fuse box can be located somewhere else in your car, such as underneath the steering wheel or inside the passenger glove box. It differs depending on the vehicle. Refer to the owner's manual or look for a diagram on the fuse box case. It will show you the location of the fuse or fuses you need to remove. If you don't have the manual or a diagram, search for your car's make and model online to see if you can find one. This will disable the ignition system so it can't send a spark of electricity to the engine's spark plugs. Use your owner's manual or fuse box diagram to locate it and remove it. Keep it separate from the fuel fuses so you know which one goes where after the test. If your vehicle doesn't have an ignition fuse, look for the big ignition coil in the engine compartment. It looks like a cylinder perched on top of the engine. Pull off the big wire plugged into the top part of the coil. Check the engine for a series of black cables coming out the top end. Grasp each wire at the end, then twist it while simultaneously pulling it up to detach detach it from the engine block. The opposite end of each wire will still be plugged in, so you won't be able to take them out of the vehicle. Instead, push them aside so they are off the engine. Label the wires so you know which spark plug each one connects to. The spark plug wires are generally well-routed to avoid confusion, but keep them separate anyway to reduce the possibility of switching them. You don't need to take the wires out to perform the test, but consider taking the opportunity to inspect them and replace worn-out ones. Some vehicles have ignition coils instead of spark plugs, but they can be removed the same way. To make the removal process as easy as possible, fit the wrench with an extension handle and a spark plug socket. Fit the socket into the engine holes uncovered by the wires you removed. Once the wrench is onto the spark plug inside, turn it counterclockwise until you are able to lift it out of the engine. Each cylinder will have a spark plug for you to remove. Socket wrench kits, along with compression gauges and replacement parts, are available online or at most auto part stores. Label each spark plug with chalk or a piece of masking tape so you know which cylinder they belong to. Lay them out in a secure spot near your vehicle. Consider checking the spark plugs for damage while you have them out. If they look worn out, replace them. Burned oil or other debris could be a sign of an engine problem. | Bring the engine to its normal running temperature. Switch off the engine before opening the hood. Put on insulated gloves and safety glasses for protection. Remove the fuel pump or injection fuse in your vehicle. Disconnect the ignition coil fuse in the fuse box. Detach wires from each spark plug on the engine. Remove the spark plugs with a socket wrench. |
Fill a 5 gallon (18.9 L) bucket with sand, rocks, concrete, or even water. Use it to do curls or attach two of them to a bar or board and use as a bench press. Take 2 packs of 6 bottles each and duct tape them symmetrically to an iron bar you can grip easily. This barbell will be good for any exercise you do with a barbell, like lifts and presses. If these 2 packs are too much, don't use half filled bottles. Half-filled bottles will slosh around and shake the bar. Instead, tape individual filled bottles to the bar. If 2 packs aren't enough, use four or six packs of bottles taped to the bar. Alternately, tape individual bottles to each end of the bar. First line them horizontally along the bar side by side, then stack them on top of each other. Make sure to leave plenty of room for your hands to grip the bar in wide and narrow grips. The taping must be functional. Make horizontal, vertical, and diagonal rounds to wrap the packs to the bar. Tires are used in many workout and bodybuilding routines. You can add additional weights to regular tires when doing workouts, or you can go to a junkyard and find tractor tires. Flipping them and tying a rope to them to pull behind you are only two ways you can use a tire as a weight. Slosh tubes are long plastic tubes filled with about 40 pounds of water. But the workout benefits come from the uneven, sloshing water, which makes you use muscles as you try to keep the water balanced as it goes from one end of the tube to the other. You can make your own slosh tube with a PVC pipe. The pipe should be about 4 inches in diameter and 9-10 feet long. Place a cap on one end, then fill the pipe halfway with water. Cap the other end. Sandbags are similar to slosh tubes in that they are unstable, shifting weights that require you to engage more muscles. To make an easy sandbag, fill 5 or 6 gallon freezer bags with sand. You want the sandbag to be around 50 or 60 pounds. Double bag the bags so they don't break, and then tape the end. Place the bags into the duffle bag. Zip up the duffle bag, and you are ready to work out! An alternate way to make a sandbag is to use an old army/navy rucksack or canvas laundry bag. Use contractor garbage bags to fill with pea gravel. You can fill them with 10, 20, or 25 pounds. Fill 5 or 6 bags with gravel, and secure them with duct tape. Add them to the bag until your desired weight. Add and remove bags of sand or gravel for different weights. Use a scale to determine how heavy the bag is before you start working out, and add or remove weight accordingly. If you don't want to change the weight, you can add the sand or gravel directly into the bag. You cannot easily remove the weight or add weight if you do this. Make sure to leave some room in the interior bags so the sand or gravel can move around. If you are adding a large amount of weight, use a sturdier duffle bag. | Use 5 gallon (18.9 L) buckets. Make a barbell with water bottles. Find old tires lying around the yard. Build a slosh tube. Use a duffle bag to make a sandbag. |
Don't apply your maroon paint or dye right away. Check how your paint or dye will look when it dries to make sure it's the colour you want. Apply a small dab of your paint or dye to a piece of scrap paper. Wait for it to dry and then check to see if it's the color you want. When mixing paint, it's best to stick to single pigment paints. Too many pigments can dull a color, so make sure your red, yellow, and blue are all single pigment varieties. Lightening a darker colour requires a great deal of paint, time, and effort. On the other hand, only a small splash of a darker paint will change a colour from light to dark. Try your best to start off with a lighter maroon. It will be easier to darken the colour than lighten it. | Do some test swabs. Stick to single pigments. Opt to add dark colours to light ones. |
It is much easier to straighten your hair with a curling iron that has a larger barrel, at least 1 to 2 inches in diameter. A larger barrel will allow you to run the curling iron through sections of your hair more easily and much more quickly than a curling iron with a smaller barrel. If you only have access to a curling iron with a smaller barrel, .75 to 1 inch in diameter, you can still use it to straighten your hair. But it may take more time due to the smaller barrel size. Look for a curling iron that is made of ceramic and/or tourmaline. Ceramic irons are ideal because they help to disperse heat through your hair more evenly. Tourmaline irons are also good for controlling frizz and for locking moisture in your hair when you style it with heat. Many professional grade curling irons are made with ceramic or tourmaline. You may be able to get a more affordable curling iron that is only partly ceramic or tourmaline if you are on a budget. You should also check that the curling iron comes with several heat settings so you can control how much heat you are applying to your hair. This will ensure you do not burn or damage your hair when you use the curling iron. If you have fine hair or hair that is color treated, you should use a low heat setting of below 200 degrees. If you have curly, thick hair, you can use a higher heat setting of 200-300 degrees. Never go above 400 degrees as this can damage your hair, no matter what hair type you have. Make sure you pay attention to how your hair responds to the heat of the curling iron. If you notice a burning smell coming from your hair, the temperature may be too high. However, a burning smell can also indicate that your hair is dirty, wet, or even has too much product on it. | Look for a curling iron with a larger barrel. Go for a ceramic curling iron. Make sure the curling iron has a variety of heat settings. |
Everyone has things that are important in life, but what do you ultimately value above all else? Don't think about physical, tangible things. Instead, focus on what you want in your life that will give your life a sense of meaning and purpose. Some commonly valued elements of a meaningful life include: faith family friendship/connections with others compassion excellence generosity/service to others Personal growth can give you a tremendous sense of meaning and purpose. One of the best and most-fulfilling ways to accomplish this is by finding a career that challenges you to grow and develop as a person. Figure out what you're passionate about doing. You might begin this by examining what your values are. Do you value compassion and generosity? Perhaps a career helping other people might be personally fulfilling for you. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Just because you are getting by at your job, it does not mean that you derive any real satisfaction or fulfillment from it. Try finding ways to pursue your passion through volunteer work, and if you like it, see if there is any way you can transition into doing that work professionally on a full-time basis. Having a fulfilling career will most likely give you a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment than having a lot of money would. You need to be financially secure, of course, but it's more important to live with a sense of purpose than to acquire meaningless wealth. Being spiritual may mean a religious life for some people, but spirituality does not require any organized religion. It's entirely possible to live a spiritual life without ever identifying as religious, though some people find religion itself to be quite fulfilling. Practice self-reflection every day. Learn to control and take responsibility for your thoughts, words, and actions. Find ways to increase your compassion for others. Work to help others in need, no matter what their circumstances might be. Try to maintain hope and a positive attitude, even during stressful or tragic situations. Engage with nature. The natural world can be tremendously calming, and many people find that being in nature gives them a sense of spiritual happiness. Try going for walks in the woods, contemplating the landscape whenever you are outdoors. You can also bring nature to you by planting a garden or growing flowering plants in your home or yard. Belonging to some kind of community is an important component of mental health. It can also help give you a sense of purpose and meaning in your life. Even introverted individuals often find that being a part of some larger community is fulfilling and enjoyable. Find groups that share a cause you're passionate about. Try volunteering with likeminded people for some kind of shared cause. Join a book club. You'll get to interact with people who share your interests while also bonding over works of art. | Determine what you value most. Find a career that challenges you. Consider pursuing a spiritual life. Find a sense of community. |
There are a variety of websites for making printable paper models. These range from plain block letters to intricate sculptures. Pick the type that both fits your project and matches your skill level. After downloading your template, you may choose to customize it with image editing software of your choice. This can be adding pictures, patterns, or colors to each letter. Be careful not to erase any solid or dotted lines from the original template, as you will need these for proper assembly. As an alternative, you may always print out plain white letters and decorate them by hand before folding. However, using an image editor will guarantee uniformity between your letters and make them look more professional. Use your home printer to transfer your templates onto paper. You may use normal printer paper. However, sculptures made from cardstock are much sturdier. Check to see if your printer can accept cardstock into its feed. You can use scissors or hobby knife. For most papercraft templates, the lines you must cut will be solid and black. The unfolded printout will likely not resemble your letter, yet. When using a hobby knife, be sure to work on a protective mat to keep from ruining your table. For most papercraft templates, dotted lines represent those that need to be scored. Use a bone folder to carefully score along these lines without ripping the paper. If you don't have a bone folder handy, you can also use the bottom edge of a ballpoint pen instead. Decide which side of the paper will be visible and place your paper with that side facing down. Fold the lines you scored inward. Once you've made these folds, your letter should be easily recognizable. Your template will likely indicate where glue should be placed to hold together the final sculpture. If not, simple papercraft tends to be intuitive. Your template's glue tabs will likely be plain white strips around the perimeter of the cutout. Apply a light dab of paste or go over each tab with a glue stick before placing it under the visible portion of your model. | Find a paper model alphabet online. Use an image editor to decorate. Print your letters. Cut out your letters. Make the creases. Fold the paper. Glue the tabs. |
The Xbox 360 comes with an Ethernet cable that you will need to make a wired connection. You can also use other Ethernet cables as long as they are compatible with your console. Be mindful of your console's distance from the Internet source: you don't want to get a cord that is too short! You will find the Ethernet port at the back of the Xbox 360. Connect the Ethernet cable to this port and then connect the other end to your router or directly to your Internet modem. Make sure the connection is secured. You can now turn on your Xbox 360 after connecting the Ethernet cable at both ends. You can power on your console by touching the power sensor of the Xbox 360 on its front panel or by pressing the Home button on your Xbox 360 controller. You can also open the tray by touching its eject sensor and the console will automatically turn on. The console should automatically be connected to the Internet upon boot-up. | Use an Ethernet cable. Connect the Ethernet cable. Turn on your console. |
The best dessert coffees start with a strong cup of coffee, because the sugar, syrups, creams, and other ingredients that get added dilute the coffee flavor. Instead of using the typical 2 tablespoons (14 g) of coffee grounds per 6-ounce (177-ml) cup, use 4 tablespoons (28 g) of grounds. To measure whole beans, measure 4 heaping tablespoons of beans to get level tablespoons of ground coffee. When you don't have access to an automatic drip coffee maker, there are lots of other ways you can make coffee for a dessert coffee. A few of the methods you can try include: Use a moka pot Use a dedicated espresso machine Try a French press Make pour over coffee | Measure the beans. Try alternative coffee brewing methods. |
You can purchase these oils online or at a shoe repair store. These products are manufactured specifically to condition leather and darken it. Other oils, like olive oil, can stain the surface of your leather, so avoid using them. Measure a tablespoon of the oil and saturate a small area on your cloth. You only need a little bit so do not saturate the entire cloth. Go in a back and forth motion over the surface your leather. Try to apply the oil in one uniform layer. The leather should start to darken. If you run out of oil on your cloth, put another tablespoon of oil on it. Once you’re done applying the first layer of oil, let the leather dry out overnight. Come back to the leather and see if it's as dark as you wanted it. If the leather isn't as dark as you wanted, saturate your cloth with the oil and repeat the process, letting the leather dry in between coats. You can apply as many coats of oil that you want until it reaches the hue that you desire. Remember to let the leather dry in between coats. | Purchase neatsfoot oil compound, mink oil, or leather honey. Pour a tablespoon of the oil onto a non-abrasive cloth. Rub the oil onto the surface in an even layer. Let the oil dry overnight. Apply more coats of oil to make your leather even darker. |
This allows you to enter a formula into the cell. The field is at the top of the spreadsheet. Type an equal sign followed by “ROUND” like this: =ROUND. ” The content of the “fx” box should now look like this: =ROUND(. This inserts the cell's location (e.g., A1) into the formula. If you clicked A1, the “fx” box should now look like this: =ROUND(A1. For example, if you wanted to round the value of A1 to 2 decimal places, your formula would so far look like this: =ROUND(A1,2. Use 0 as the decimal place to round to the nearest whole number. Use a negative number to round by multiples of 10. For example, =ROUND(A1,-1will round the number to the next multiple of 10. The final formula should look like this (using the example of rounding A1 2 decimal places: =ROUND(A1,2). This runs the ROUND formula and displays the rounded value in the selected cell. You can replace ROUND with ROUNDUP or ROUNDDOWN if you know you want to round up or round down to a certain number of decimal points. Similarly, the formula MROUND will round to the nearest multiple of any specified number. | Enter the data into your spreadsheet. Click a cell next to the one you want to round. Type “ROUND” into the “fx” field. Type an open parenthesis after “ROUND. Click the cell that you want to round. Type a comma followed by the number of digits to round to. Type a closed parenthesis to finish the formula. Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. |
The Google Phone app is what most Pixel or Nexus phones use by default. You'll find this phone-shaped app on the main screen. It's in the top-right corner of the Phone screen. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll find this in the drop-down menu. It's near the top of the page. This is at the top of the page. Tap the text field, then type in the number you want to block. Alternatively, you can go into Recent Calls or Call History and tap a number you want to block. Then tap Block. It's below the text field. Doing so will add the number to your phone's block list. You should no longer receive calls from the blocked number. You can also check the "Report call as spam" box to report the call. If you want to unblock a number, enter the "Blocked Numbers" list in the Settings menu, tap X next to a number you want to unblock and then tap Unblock. | Open your Android's Phone app . Tap ⋮. Tap Settings. Tap Blocked Numbers. Tap ADD A NUMBER. Enter the number you want block. Tap BLOCK. |
Neural population responses to sensory stimuli can exhibit both nonlinear stimulus- dependence and richly structured shared variability.Here, we show how adversarial training can be used to optimize neural encoding models to capture both the deterministic and stochastic components of neural population data.To account for the discrete nature of neural spike trains, we use the REBAR method to estimate unbiased gradients for adversarial optimization of neural encoding models.We illustrate our approach on population recordings from primary visual cortex.We show that adding latent noise-sources to a convolutional neural network yields a model which captures both the stimulus-dependence and noise correlations of the population activity. | We show how neural encoding models can be trained to capture both the signal and spiking variability of neural population data using GANs. |
Use a large bread knife to slice off the top or bottom if it's burned. Trim off any burnt parts around the edges by running the knife just under them. Take care to trim off only the burnt portion of the cake, as the rest of it is usually just fine. Think of this step as being like scraping off the burnt layer of a piece of toast, except cake isn't quite as dry, so you'll need to use a knife to gently cut the burnt parts off. Add 1 part sugar and 1 part water to a small pot and set it on the stove. Heat the mixture until the sugar melts, stirring constantly. Take the syrup off the heat and add a flavoring, such as an extract or rum. Let the syrup cool and brush a thin layer on the top of the cake before you add icing. It may help to poke holes in the cake with a fork to help it absorb the syrup. If you don't have time to make a simple syrup, apply a thick layer of buttercream frosting in the middle of the cake. Then use moist ingredients on top to decorate, such as fruit or chocolate. If your cake is only 1 layer, you'll need to cut it in half with a large bread knife to add frosting to the middle. | Trim off the burnt parts from the cake. Brush simple syrup on a dry, overcooked cake, to moisten it. Layer a dry cake with moist ingredients to make it less dry. |
It's not common knowledge, but sunburn on the top of your head can have a negative effect on the volume of your hair. A sunburned scalp will cause hair to fall out, leading to thinner hair with reduced volume. So, if you’re going to be out in the sun for more than 20 or 30 minutes, plan to wear a hat or put some sunscreen on the top of your head. Burning the top of your head will also make the hairs themselves brittle and thin, which decreases the amount of volume in your hair. Many men wear a baseball cap, stocking cap, or cowboy hat on a day-to-day basis. Unfortunately, this can have a negative effect on the volume of your hair. Wearing a hat can compress your hair and reduce its volume, and can also reduce circulation to your scalp. This, in turn, will reduce the health and volume of your hair. Wearing a tight hat every day can also damage your follicles and cause your hair to thin. If part of the reason your hair has lost volume is that your hair is thinning, a hair-growth product may be the most effective way to restore hair volume. Talk to your doctor, and see what type of hair-growth product they recommend. It is important to note that these products both have better success rates at stopping hair loss than they do with re-growing lost hair, so be proactive and consult your doctor as soon as you notice your hair starting to thin. The two most popular hair growth products on the market contain minoxidil (found in products such as Rogaine) and finasteride (found in products like Propecia). Minoxidil is a topical treatment and finasteride comes in pill form. | Avoid sunburn on your scalp. Don’t wear a tight hat every day. Consider using hair-growth products. |
As noted earlier, the taste of the cantaloupe will not change when you ripen it off the vine since its flesh does not contain starches capable of converting to sugars. The texture, color, and juiciness of the fruit can improve, though, so this process is still beneficial if you have a freshly harvested mature melon or one that is only slightly unripe. Use a brown paper bag that is large enough to fit the cantaloupe with a little extra room. The fruit should not be squeezed into the bag too tightly. Ideally, you should leave a little room for airflow inside the bag. Make sure that you close the top of the bag when you are ready to let the melon begin ripening. The closed paper bag traps the ethylene gas produced by the cantaloupe as it ripens. The production of ethylene gas increases in the presence of additional ethylene gas, so keeping the gas concentrated within the space of the bag speeds up the ripening process. You need to use a paper bag instead of a plastic one. Paper bags are porous, so carbon dioxide can escape and oxygen can enter. Without at least this much airflow, the cantaloupe can begin to ferment. If you place a ripe banana or ripe apple in the bag, even more ethylene gas will be produced inside the space of the bag, and the ripening process will speed up even more. Bananas and apples produce notably high amounts of ethylene gas once they ripen, making them better options than most other fruits. Usually, the process will only take about two days, if not quicker. Make sure that the place you store the melon is neither excessively cold or excessively hot. You should also avoid areas that are heavy in moisture or particularly drafty. Check on the progress of the cantaloupe throughout the process to make sure that it has not ripened early. | Know what to expect. Place the melon in a brown paper bag. Consider placing a banana or apple in the bag. Leave the melon out at room temperature until ripe. |
Paper mache is a great for making a helmet that is 3-dimensional, hollow, durable and light-weight. While you can always buy a Darth Vader helmet from a toy store or costume store, making one from paper mache is easy and fun. You will need: Newspaper Paper mache mix (1 part flour to 5 parts water) Saucepan Mixing bowl Balloon 3-4 empty cereal boxes Masking tape Recycled plastic container Hot glue and glue gun Black spray paint High gloss spray varnish Mix together 1 part flour to 5 cups water in a Saucepan. Boil for three minutes and let cool. This method produces an even, smooth paste. You can also add equal parts water and flour, and then stir together in a mixing bowl. Do not add salt to the mixture as it makes the paper mache difficult to mold. You will use the balloon to create the base of your paper mache sculpture/helmet. Inflate the balloon and place it in a plastic bucket to prevent it from moving around. Add a single layer of paper mache to the balloon by dipping strips of newspaper into the paste and sticking them directly onto the balloon. Let everything dry before starting the next step. Paper mache can get messy. Use a flat working surface, such as a table or kitchen floor, and spread newspaper over the entire area before you begin. Build-up the face by cutting-out geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles) and attaching them to the paper mache base using masking tape or hot glue. Once you are finished modeling Darth Vader's features with cardboard, add another layer of paper mache and let dry. Don't forget to create a visor that sticks-out over the eyes and juts out from the side of the face. Darth Vader breathes through a triangle-shaped respirator that projects out from his face and covers his nose and mouth. Carefully remove the bottom and back of the mask and use a pin to pop the balloon. Add additional paper mache to smooth out any rough edges or fill any gaps. Let dry before cutting-out two wide pie-shaped holes for the eyes, and a triangular hole in the respirator for the mouth. Cut-out plastic strips from a recycled container and glue over the mouth to create the vented slats of the mouthpiece. Spray the entire helmet with black pray paint followed by a high gloss varnish. Poke a hole on either side of the helmet in the back string a piece of elastic through them to hold the mask in place. After you are finished painting, use hot glue to attach lenses from old sunglasses over the eyes. | Find or purchase supplies for a paper mache helmet. Make the paper mache paste. Create a foundation for your paper mache helmet. Cut out cardboard shapes from the cereal boxes to make Darth Vader's face. Deflate the balloon and cut out holes for the eyes and mouth. Spray paint the helmet and add the final details. |
This "substitution" method starts out by "solving for x" (or any other variable) in one of the equations. For example, let's say your equations are 4x + 2y = 8 and 5x + 3y = 9. Start by looking just at the first equation. Rearrange it by subtracting 2y from each side, to get: 4x = 8 - 2y. This method often uses fractions later on. You can try the elimination method below instead if you don't like fractions. " Once you have the x term (or whichever variable you are using) on one side of the equation, divide both sides of the equation to get the variable alone. For example: 4x = 8 - 2y (4x)/4 = (8/4) - (2y/4) x = 2 - ½y Make sure you go back to the other equation, not the one you've already used. In that equation, replace the variable you solved for so only one variable is left. For example: You know that x = 2 - ½y. Your second equation, that you haven't yet altered, is 5x + 3y = 9. In the second equation, replace x with "2 - ½y": 5(2 - ½y) + 3y = 9. You know have an equation with only one variable. Use ordinary algebra techniques to solve for that variable. If your variables cancel out, skip ahead to the last step. Otherwise, you'll end up with an answer for one of your variables: 5(2 - ½y) + 3y = 9 10 – (5/2)y + 3y = 9 10 – (5/2)y + (6/2)y = 9 (If you don't understand this step, learn how to add fractions. This is often, but not always, necessary for this method.) 10 + ½y = 9 ½y = -1 y = -2 Don't make the mistake of leaving the problem half-finished. You'll need to plug the answer you got back into one of the original equations, so you can solve for the other variable: You know that y = -2 One of the original equations is 4x + 2y = 8. (You can use either equation for this step.) Plug in -2 instead of y: 4x + 2(-2) = 8. 4x - 4 = 8 4x = 12 x = 3 When you plug x=3y+2 or a similar answer into the other equation, you're trying to get an equation with only one variable. Sometimes, you end up with an equation with no variables instead. Double check your work, and make sure you are plugging the (rearranged) equation one into equation two, not just back into equation one again. If you're confident you didn't make any mistakes, you have one of the following results: If you end up with an equation that has no variables and isn't true (for instance, 3 = 5), the problem has no solution. (If you graphed both of the equations, you'd see they were parallel and never intersect.) If you end up with an equation without variables that is true (such as 3 = 3), the problem has infinite solutions. The two equations are exactly equal to each other. (If you graphed the two equations, you'd see they were the same line.) | Move the variables to different sides of the equation. Divide both sides of the equation to "solve for x. Plug this back into the other equation. Solve for the remaining variable. Use the answer to solve for the other variable. Know what to do when both variables cancel out. |
Ammonium nitrate, the active ingredient in many cold packs, is essential for making potassium nitrate. Choose a cold pack that has ammonium nitrate as a primary active ingredient. If you don't have enough ammonium nitrate from the first cold pack, purchase a second one as needed. You can find cold packs containing ammonium nitrate from most pharmacy or health stores. You can also buy pure ammonium nitrate online or from laboratory supply stores. Making potassium nitrate involves handling substances that can irritate your eyes, lungs, and skin. To prevent injuries while making this chemical, wear safety goggles, a gas mask, and thick rubber gloves. Use scissors to cut lengthwise along the top of the cold pack. Pour out the contents of the pack into a large measuring bowl marked for millimeters. If you don't have any scissors nearby, you can use a sharp knife instead. Fill a measuring cup with 70 millilitres (2.5 imp fl oz; 2.4 fl oz) of hot water—hot enough to notice the temperature but not boiling or near-boiling. Pour the hot water into the ammonium nitrate and stir thoroughly with the water. Pour slowly to prevent the solution from splashing up and causing accidental skin irritation. Continue stirring until the ammonium nitrate dissolves completely into the hot water. Some cold packs use ammonium nitrate and a mixture of other chemicals that can dilute your final product. To prevent this, place a coffee filter over a separate measuring bowl and pour the ammonium nitrate solution slowly over the empty bowl. When you've finished pouring, discard the coffee filter immediately to prevent it from contaminating the purified solution. | Purchase a cold pack that contains ammonium nitrate. Put on goggles, a gas mask, and a pair of rubber gloves. Cut open the pack and pour out 80 millilitres (2.8 imp fl oz; 2.7 fl oz) of the ammonium nitrate. Add 70 millilitres (2.5 imp fl oz; 2.4 fl oz) of hot water and stir the mixture. Purify the ammonium nitrate with a coffee filter. |
Look up diagrams for the make and model of your vehicle so you can locate the exhaust system. The exhaust system starts with the manifold, which is the section of 4–8 pipes that connect to your engine guide the fumes underneath your vehicle through a metal downpipe. Look for a long pipe that has metal boxes near the front and back and runs from the engine to the vehicle's rear. The catalytic converter is a metal box near the front of the exhaust pipe that filters out harmful gases, such as nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide. Your exhaust system may have more than 1 catalytic converter. The oxygen sensors are electronic ports that plug into the exhaust system before and after the catalytic converters to check if your engine is burning oxygen efficiently. The wires for the oxygen sensors will go directly into your vehicle's body. The resonator is a slightly wider section of your exhaust pipe that helps reduce the amount of noise when you run your engine at certain RPMs. Not every exhaust system will have a resonator. The muffler is the large metal box near the rear of your vehicle that helps reduce the amount of noise your exhaust makes. The tailpipe is the small section of tubing that connects to the back of the muffler and allows the fumes to escape into the air. Exhaust fumes can get extremely hot while you’re driving, which can cause the pipes to heat up and cause burns. If you’ve driven your vehicle before you want to install the new system, put it in park, turn off the ignition, and allow the engine and pipes to cool down. Leave the vehicle alone for about 1 hour until you can comfortably handle the exhaust pipes. Don't touch the exhaust pipes immediately after running your vehicle since they will be extremely hot. You can try spraying the exhaust system with lukewarm water to help cool it down faster. so you can work underneath it using a jack. Park your vehicle on a flat, level surface so it's less likely to roll or move while you’re working. Place the jack so the arm that raises up underneath the frame at the front or back of the vehicle. Pull the handle of the jack down to lift the vehicle off of the ground high enough so you can get underneath it. Avoid using a scissor jack when you raise your vehicle since they aren't as reliable and they could easily slip. You can also drive your vehicle onto ramps to lift it off of the ground. If you use ramps, be sure to put heavy blocks behind your tires so they’re less likely to roll. Jack stands have sturdy bases and are less likely to slip than when you’re using a jack. Position the jack stands underneath the vehicle's frame or lift points in front of or behind the tires. Slowly lower your jack so the body of your vehicle sits on the jack stands. You can buy jack stands from an automotive supply shop. Don't get underneath your vehicle until you have jack stands firmly in place, or else the vehicle could fall on top of you. | Familiarize yourself with the parts of the exhaust system. Let the exhaust system cool if you’ve used your vehicle recently. Raise your vehicle Place jack stands near each tire to keep the vehicle from moving around. |
Miranda Kerr's hair is long with layers, so it is quite versatile. Layers also give long hair added body and volume. If you have long hair and you think that you would like to have some layers, go for a long layers cut. If you have short or medium length hair, you can still get a layered cut for the volumizing effects. Just make sure that you chose a haircut that you will like. Even if you don't have the same haircut and color as Miranda Kerr, you can learn from her style by mastering a few simple hairstyles to use on busy days. Miranda's hair is always well-styled when she goes out, even if it is just a casual outing, and you can keep your hair looking at its best as well by having a few go-to dos to use when you have a busy day ahead. Try a top knot. The top knot is one of Miranda's go-to hairstyles and it is extremely easy. Simply brush your hair into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic band. Then twist the ponytail until it begins to coil around the elastic band. Wrap the twisted hair around the elastic band and then secure it with a few bobby pins. Pull a couple of strands loose and you are good to go! Miranda Kerr wears he hair curly some days and other days blown straight. Try out both looks and see which one looks best on you. Miranda Kerr is not a risk taker when it comes to her hair color. She knows what color works best with her skin tone, features, and eye color, which is why she looks so good. Stick to shades that complement your own face shape, skin color, and eye color. | Get a layered haircut. Master some easy styles for busy days. Experiment with curling and blow drying your hair. Keep your hair color subtle. |
The Colander Knight costume, though still finding most of its components in the home, requires a few craft supplies to give it that finished look. Make sure you have a hot glue gun, glue sticks, measuring tape, and scissors in addition to: 1 yard elastic 1/2 yard patterned fabric 12-inch pieces red and black felt 2 yards silver ribbon 4 white or metallic scouring pads Black boots Black gloves Black hoodie Cardboard wrapping-paper roll Disposable pie tin Gray long johns Gray nonskid drawer liner or rug pad Large red and black feathers Small metal colander Small roll canvas-backed foil insulation (available at hardware stores) You'll need to take your measuring tape to find the distance from your shoulders to mid-thigh. You should also take your chest measurement. Cut a neck hole by folding your insulation in half and cutting a slit, then cut your insulation so that it falls to mid-thigh, stopping at the outside of your shoulders. Dress up the edges of your tunic with silver ribbon, or take drawer liner to give your tunic the appearance of being chain mail. What kind of coat of arms will grace the front of your shield? Cut a piece of felt as you desire, and glue these to the front of your pie tin shield. Now you can finish the shield by giving yourself a handle; glue a piece of elastic across the inside of the pie tin to do this. Your scouring pads will be perfect imitations of the joint armor knights wore. Simply glue loops of elastic to each scouring pad. Now you can slip these on over your knees and elbows. Red and black feathers are striking, but any colors you choose will work for your plume. Glue these to one side of your metal colander, and your helmet is ready for action. If you have a sensitive scalp or the colander is uncomfortable, it may help to attach an elastic chinstrap or wearing a hat underneath the colander for padding. The fabric of your black gloves don't exactly look knightly, so glue your drawer liner to each to give your gloves the appearance of gauntlets. The liner doesn't have to completely cover each glove; enough liner for effect is fine. Put on your gray and black boots, gloves, hoodie, and your knightly gear. | Gather supplies. Make the tunic. Make your shield. Assemble knee and elbow guards. Plume your helmet. Throw together your gauntlets. Assemble your costume. |
If your bus is automatic, you don't need to worry about this method, but if it's a standard, you do. Start by establishing how many gear positions your bus has, usually four or five for driving forward, plus neutral and reverse. You should be able to find a diagram on your bus. If you can't, find someone more experienced to tell you about the gears on the bus. Once someone shows you, you may want to make your own chart just in case you forget. Start by pressing your left foot down on the clutch, which is the pedal to the left of the brake. Next, place your right foot on the brake, and shift into second gear, which will be your starting gear. Next, undo the parking brake. Slowly lift your foot off the clutch until it reaches the friction point then stop. You'll know you've hit the friction point because the bus will start to move forward. Move your foot to the accelerator. As you start to accelerate, release the clutch with your left foot, pushing further down on the accelerator with your right foot. As you drive and need to go faster, you'll need to shift up. The process is similar to how you shifted to put the bus in motion. Once again, if you are driving an automatic, you can skip this step. Push the clutch in with your left foot. As you do, take your right foot off the accelerator. Shift up into the next gear. Next, take your foot off the clutch, and press down on the accelerator. You'll need to do this step a bit faster than when you started the bus moving. Use the same method to shift down. | Identify the gears on your bus if it is a standard. Shift into motion. Shift to other gears. |
It's recommended that this method is to be used for at least three months, but the results are highly promising. Stick the sheet of the silicone gel on to a scar to increase hydration, and prevent bacteria from taking residence, further traumatizing the skin and deepening the scar. A scar forms because melanin (the chemical that gives your skin its natural pigment) is sent to “color up” the area where skin was lost through scabbing. This often results in dark splotches. Bleaching creams work to reduce the amount of melanin in a specific area. Overtime, the skin will lighten and no trace of the scar can be found. By having protection against UVA and UVB rays, the already sensitive skin around a scar won't be irritated, and its appearance won't be worsened. | Reduce scar irritation with a readily available silicone gel sheets at drugstores. Cover a scar with a light layer of bleaching cream. Apply sunscreen, with an SPF of 30 or higher, to prevent over-pigmentation. |
Though it's not strictly necessary, having at least a high school level of education will give you a leg up in qualifying for other education opportunities and securing jobs later on. After completing high school, you can begin working as a painter or looking into specific apprenticeship programs. Successful painting contractors need to have a basic grasp of math, communications and other subjects that will help them calculate project costs and communicate effectively with clients. If you plan on working in an area where more than one language is commonly spoken, studying another language while you’re still in school may be a good use of your time. As of 2010, all painting contractors in the United States must be officially certified to work with lead-based paints. The purpose of the RRP program is to inform new contractors about the risks and proper safety procedures for working on properties that contain hazardous materials. Without your RRP certification, you won't be able to begin working legally. These laws governing professional contractor work will be different depending on where you live. It's important to be aware of these laws and what they mean from the outset. Contact the licensing board for your state or district to find out more about what you’ll need to do to get your business off the ground. Visit www.contractors-license.org to review the laws and requirements for obtaining a contractor's license in your state. Basic licensing requirements typically include registration forms, a certification exam and payment of associated fees. If you’re eager to learn more about what goes into operating a private business, consider furthering your education on the college level. You can enroll in business courses at your local university or community college. Look through their catalog and sign up for classes that you think will translate to the daily demands of the job, like cost management, staffing and tax fundamentals. Many states require that contractors take at least 16 hours of business-related classes before sitting for a contractor's exam. Online programs may be helpful for professionals who don't have the time to attend classes in person.College experience can make a great thing to add to your list of qualifications. | Earn your high school diploma or equivalency. Complete the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program. Research the licensing requirements for your area. Take classes on business administration. |
Being drunk can make you feel overconfident. When your inhibitions are lowered, you might feel like you can't fail. This might make you want to show everyone your dance moves or a special talent. Similarly, it might make you feel confident enough to ask someone out or confess your feelings. As an example, you might decide to dance when you normally don't or you may show off your karaoke skills even though you’re usually too shy. It's okay to have fun, but don't risk your safety. Check in with your friends to make sure you're not putting your safety in jeopardy. For instance, doing karaoke may be fun and safe, but dancing on a bar might be dangerous if you're drunk. Consider if you’re feeling extremely happy, excited, or depressed. Similarly, watch for signs of mood swings, like feeling happy 1 minute and sad the next. It's common to feel emotional when you’re drunk. For instance, you might be dancing with your friends thinking this is the best night of your life, then suddenly crying about something that happened last year. Turn off your cell phone or ask a friend to hold onto it if you're feeling tempted to text people about things that happened in the past. For instance, if you're considering confronting your ex, give your phone to your friend. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions, so you feel bolder than usual. This often makes you friendlier than normal, so may feel more comfortable talking to people you just met. Consider if you’re sharing secrets with people you don't know or becoming instant friends with the people around you. For instance, you might catch yourself telling a stranger about your family. Try to stick close to your friends or someone you know so that you stay safe. When you’re drunk, it's normal to talk louder than usual, though you likely won't notice this. However, people around you may ask you to lower your voice or might cover their ears. Similarly, it's hard to speak clearly when you’re drunk, so people might ask you to repeat yourself or may respond with “what?” People might say, “You’re being too loud,” “Lower your voice,” or “What are you trying to say?” If people are complaining that you're being loud, try communicating in a whisper until you feel less drunk. | Ask your friends if you're showing off. Notice if you’re laughing or crying a lot. Check if you're talking to a lot of people you don't know. Listen for complaints that you’re loud or slurring your speech. |
Determine if you’ve been tired lately due to lack of sleep or whether it might be a cold or the flu. Evaluate where it hurts. Typical signs of the flu include: Cough Fever (often accompanied by chills) Sore throat Headache Neck and back pains Runny nose, sinus pressure Sometimes low grade fevers go unnoticed because they can sometimes start before the rest of your flu symptoms (such as aches and pains). And if you feel certain you have a fever, it's good to monitor it to make sure you don't let it get too high. Depending on your symptoms, you will probably want to get some over the counter cold and flu remedies. Early intervention is key to reducing symptoms and feeling better. Some useful remedies might be: Cough syrup (it can be especially helpful if you’re having trouble sleeping) Pain relievers (this would be for fevers, headaches, and any body pain). Either acetaminophen (Tylenol, store brands) or ibuprofen (Advil, store brands) are good choices. Sinus spray (good for helping to keep your nose clear of mucus) For some people, having the flu can severely tax an already-compromised immune system. An antiviral can help you avoid the worst of the flu symptoms, and shorten the time you are ill. If you have various other health concerns, are pregnant, or over 65 you might be a good candidate for an antiviral prescription, which needs to be taken during the early stages of the flu. | Figure out if you’re sick. Take your temperature. Get some medication to help relieve symptoms. Talk to your doctor about an antiviral. |
Open-ended questions are questions that have more than one answer. Make sure to emphasize to your students that there are no right or wrong answers. Let them know that there are only opportunities to learn and some answers may work better than others.This will allow students to think critically and creatively without fear of getting anything wrong. Show enthusiasm about answers that are outside of the box to encourage students to let their minds expand to different possible ideas. For example, ask students an open-ended question like, "What would be a good way to get more people to recycle in the school?" Whether or not it's realistic, offer praise for an inventive answer like, "we could start to make a giant sculpture out of recyclable things in the middle of the school. Everyone will want to add to it, and at the end of the year we can take pictures and then break it down to bring to the recycling plant." Narrow thinking is often the result of rushing to give an answer. For classroom discussions or in-class assignments, give students a few minutes to think clearly before they propose any ideas. For the best results, have students sit quietly and put down their books and pens while they reflect. Try including a brief creative exercise in the beginning of class to help get their minds working. For example, you could ask students to identify 5 uses for a shoe besides wearing it. Get students out of the mindset that there is always a "right" and "wrong" answer by looking for the good in two contrasting ideas. Make a large list on a chalkboard, white board, or large poster with a column for each idea. Ask students to name positive things for both sides and to think about a possible third option that would use parts of each. For instance, make columns to name the good things about both a camping trip and a city excursion, then have students think about a happy medium between the two. | Start a class discussion by asking an open-ended question. Give students time to think things through. Make a list naming the pros of two conflicting ideas. |
When the voice in your head sounds like Eeyore, it's pretty hard to get pumped up. But when it's saying things like, "9 AM -- BE AWESOME. 10 AM -- Dominate gym class LIKE A BOSS. 11 AM - Rock the chemistry test," it's pretty hard to not feel like the Energizer bunny. So get to training your head for energy. It's here to pump you up, even if it doesn't sound much like Arnold Schwarzenegger. The idea here is to A) talk to yourself in exclamation points -- with enthusiasm, with excitement -- but also B) talk to yourself positively. It's very hard to get enthusiastic about failing or things not going your way. So to energize your thoughts, think brighter. There's a reason we wear black to funerals! Turns out wearing bright colors can make you happier and more energized. In other words, hyper! So if you were thinking of going goth, sorry. You'd be better off going Rainbow Brite. Looking at bright colors can do it, too. It's as if the bright colors cue your brain to get ready for fun and excitement. No wonder adults get tired -- they're constantly around blacks, blues, and tans. They need a little orange in their lives! Okay, that's probably the funniest thing you could do. But really, getting wet at all alerts your system, waking up all your senses. Showers can actually get your metabolism going! So go splash some water on your face or go puddle jumping -- it's all good! It also wipes away stress, almost literally. So if you're feeling worried about something (which can be a total drag), aim for the water. Maybe life should be one giant pool party, huh? If prom were to happen every day, it wouldn't be special. Very few people would get excited and the buzz it cultivates just wouldn't be there. But when dressing up (even if it's not prom) rolls around only once every so often, it creates this intangible excitement that you can't help from feeling energized about. So take this Friday night to get dressed to the nines! You don't have to put on a prom dress or tux to see this effect. Just throwing on nice clothes can put you in a good mood, especially if your friends are doing it too. When it comes to effects like these, there's definite power in numbers! Turns out plopping yourself down in front of the TV is more than just relaxing -- it's energy-zapping and turns you into a vegetable. You end up not wanting to do anything but sit there and the cycle just gets worse. So if there's a show you absolutely have to watch, watch it, but then get up off your butt! Instead, try playing games -- even if it's just Words with Friends on Facebook! It's the same relaxing stuff, but it keeps your brain entertained and just plain going -- instead of zoning out and shutting down like it does when you crawl in front of the tube. We've sort of touched on this already, but let's lay it on the line: it's super hard to be hyper when you're down in the dumps. When you think of a sad person, are they running about, flailing their arms, screaming for the hilltops, and being, well, unstoppable? No. Never. So if you want to get hyper, you'll need to beat those nasty thoughts into submission. There's no room for worry, regret, or sadness here. You need a reason for that pep in your step! So whatever makes you happy, do it. Dance naked in your living room. Spend the night baking 3,197 sugar cookies. Play online chess for 4 hours and then do your homework. If it gets your endorphins going, it's good. | Energize that voice in your head. Wear bright colors. Play in the rain. Dress up. Limit your TV usage. Get happy. |
to determine which additive you need. The most common way to add calcium to soil is to use a soil additive. The two most common soil additives to raise calcium levels are lime and gypsum. Before choosing one, test your soil's pH to figure out which one will work best for your needs. If you need to raise your pH, use lime. If you need your pH to remain stable, use gypsum. You can buy gypsum or lime at most gardening supply stores. For instance, you will usually be able to find them in the gardening section of stores like Home Depot and Lowes. You can also buy them online from Amazon and other stores. If you need to spread just a bit of additive, use your hands (just make sure you wash them before touching anything else!). But if you are trying to cover a larger area you may want to use a fertilizer spreader to be more efficient. The amount of additive you need to apply will depend largely on your needs and your soil pH level. Research your needs before determining the amount you want to use. If you are using lime, till it into the soil so that it mixes in thoroughly. If you are using gypsum, spread it over the surface of the soil and then water it in until the soil absorbs it. You might only need to add more lime or gypsum once every year, but keep a close eye on your soil to determine how often you need to add calcium. If your soil is used to produce large amounts of crops, for instance, you may need to add calcium more frequently. | Test your soil's pH level Buy soil additive from a gardening supply store. Spread additive using a lime or fertilizer spreader. Monitor soil and reapply additive annually or as needed. |
The GDP of a country is the measure of goods and services produced within a specific time period. You'll need that number to calculate productivity based on GDP. You usually won't have to calculate the number yourself (that would be very difficult). Instead, you can find the number already calculated for you. You should be able to find the GDP of most countries online. Start by Googling the country's name plus "GDP". You can also find the GDP of many countries at the World Bank website. Make sure you find the right GDP for the time period that you're measuring (e.g., for a quarter or a year). Keep in mind that the GDP number for the target country, even if it's released for a quarter, might be given as an annualized number. In that case, divide the annualized number by four to get the quarterly number. Basically, you're calculating the number of so-called "man-hours" worked to produce products and services. For any country, find the number of people in the workforce for the given period and multiply it by the average number of hours worked. For example, if the average number of hours worked is 40 and there are 100 million people in the country, then the total productive hours is 40 x 100,000,000 or 4,000,000,000. In the United States, you can find the key statistics on the website of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Labor productivity for other countries can be found by searching online for relevant economic research. Just divide the GDP by the total productive hours. The result will give you the productivity for that country. For example, if the country's GDP is $100 billion and the productive hours are 4 billion, then the productivity is $100 billion / 4 billion or $25 of output per hour worked. | Determine the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Calculate the number of total productive hours for a country. Calculate productivity. |
Keep in mind that a beagle is a hunting dog. When you understand how a beagle's mind works you can then make sure you put everything in place to satisfy your puppy's needs (mental and physical) so they grow up into a well-adjusted, content, and fulfilled adult dog. For example, a beagle's hunting instincts means they are hugely inquisitive and will have their nose into everything whether it's their business or not. Before bringing your puppy home, you should always make sure your house is "puppy proof." Pick up any garbage on the floor, personal items, food that is not for puppies or dogs, and other object that your puppy can swallow and/or choke on. Basically, it's essential to puppy proof the house because anything that isn't tidied away out of reach will be explored by the puppy's mouth and teeth. If you can't bring the puppy home right away, visit it often so that it will become comfortable around you. Many breeders will allow this, as it is good to get the puppy acclimated to you. Clearly this depends greatly on where and who you are adopting the puppy from. If you are adopting a puppy from a pound, for example, you should take it home quickly. If, on the other hand, you are adopting the puppy from a wonderful breeder, you should leave the puppy with its mother for as long as the breeder recommends. Before bringing home a puppy you will need to get a lot of supplies. Here is a list to get you started: Food and water bowls: Bowls should preferably be stainless steel or ceramic, as these can be put in a dishwasher and the surface is easy to keep hygienically clean. A dog bed: The bed should be soft and snuggly, to help puppy feel safe. Choose one with a washable cover and consider getting two beds, so you can have one in the wash and one for puppy. Puppy pads: These are disposable absorbable pads that are useful for the inevitable toilet training accidents. Disinfectant and household gloves: These can be used for cleaning up after accidents. Choose an enzymatic cleaner and avoid those containing bleach or ammonia as this can amplify the scent of urine and inadvertently attract puppy back to that spot A crate: Choose a crate that allows the beagle to stand up and lie with its legs outstretched. If the adult-sized crate is too big, devise a barrier to partition the crate to make it the correct size for the puppy. If a puppy has too much room it may use part of it as a bathroom area. A collar and tag. Get a nylon collar and metal tag. The metal tag will be a good identifier if the puppy gets loose. Start using a collar at 6 months of age at the least. Remember when sizing the collar that puppies will grow. Harness and leash: It is great to get your puppy used to these from the start. They also help control the dog in the yard, so it doesn't run off when you are trying to toilet train it. Toys: Beagle puppies are avid chewers, so make sure all toys are certified as safe. Check toys regularly to see if they are damaged and discard if necessary. Remember stuffing, a toy's eye or nose, or even the squeaker inside could potentially cause a bowel obstruction if swallowed, so don't take that risk. Puppy treats: Make sure you get some soft and some crunchy treats. The crunchy treats will help clean tartar off your puppy's teeth, and the soft ones are good for using while training. Puppy food: Make sure you get the food it has already been eating if at all possible. Basic grooming tools: Get a bristle brush, comb, rubber gloves, nail clippers, dog shampoo, dog conditioner, dog toothpaste, toothbrush, and towels. | Know what to expect from a beagle generally. Puppy proof your house. Introduce yourself to the puppy. Buy supplies. |
While the hot air from a blow dryer can increase the frizz, heat from these hot tools will work to your advantage. Both curling irons and flat irons seal the cuticle shut, helping to make it impenetrable to outside factors that can cause your hair to swell and frizz. They help smooth and shape your hair, so you can create the frizz-free style you want. Don't forget to use another heat protectant before using hot tools, because they can be damaging in the long run. Use these tools to enhance the natural shape that your hair has dried in. This will simply give your style some "staying power." Curly hair should not be brushed or combed after it dries. This will brush out their natural curl pattern, causing frizz. This will help keep your hair looking shiny and smooth. A finishing spray can also help camouflage any areas that are particularly dry or damaged. You can run a brush through straight hair to distribute the product thoroughly and evenly. Brushing your hair also helps to distribute your natural oils, which help to prevent flyaways and frizz. Look for products containing polyquaternium, which conditions and protects dry and coarse hair. These are very effective in helping your hair stay frizz-free in humid conditions. While polyquaternium may make your hair feel hard and unnatural, you can loosen it up by applying a serum afterwards. Put a dime-sized amount of the product in your palms and run your hands through your hair repeatedly until your hair feels softer and more natural. For extra hold, apply a hairspray as well. Be careful not to run your hands through your hair after applying, however, because it will cause frizz and breakage. Longer hair can be pulled away from the face in top knots, braids, and ponytails. If you have short hair, you can play around with headbands and bobby pins to contain the frizz. Despite using the most moisturizing conditioner and prepping with serums, oils, creams, and sprays, sometimes the frizz is inevitable. When it's extremely humid, you may want to try rocking an updo or another style that keeps your hair out of your face. Play around with different styles! Long hair looks great in side braids, while a short pixie cut can be pulled into sweet little pigtails. Hair accessories (and hats) can be your very best friend on those days when your hair just isn't cooperating. If you are unsure how to create a certain hairstyle, YouTube can be extremely useful. You can find hair tutorials that will walk you through a style step-by-step. For men struggling with frizzy hair, you may not have the option to utilize hair accessories and up-dos. Choose a product that is specifically marketed for short hair. Apply it to your hair, and then comb your hair into the desired style. You may want to add more on particularly hot and humid days. | Define your waves with a curling iron, or get a sleek straight look with a flat iron. Mist your styled hair with a shine spray or even a hair spray to control flyaways. Apply a styling product with hold to African American hair. Experiment with different hairstyles. Use gels, pomades, or serums for extra-short hair. |
Trauma causes psychological and physiological effects similar to anxiety and intense fear in present time – as if the trauma never ended. Bad memories bring up painful emotions such as sadness and guilt, but they do not alter your perceptions the way that acute trauma does. Trauma must be dealt with in its own way and usually requires professional assistance. It can sometimes take years for the symptoms of trauma to surface. You may have nightmares, disturbing thoughts, depression, phobias, anxiety, or flashbacks because of a traumatic event. Healing from past trauma can be a slow process, and it may be difficult to stop thinking about it for a while. Just trust that if you keep working on it, things will get better. Look for a counselor or program that specializes in trauma. You are in charge of your recovery, and how and when it will take place. However you decide to pursue treatment, your program should offer these essential things: Empowerment: Your recovery is an opportunity for you to take back control. While guidance is important, you must be in charge of your healing. If your counselor suggests something that feels wrong or you're just not ready to do, you don't have to do it. Validation: Your experience may have been minimized or dismissed over the years. Your group or counselor can validate what happened to you and how the trauma has shaped your life. Connection: Experiencing trauma can be extremely isolating. Talking with others and sharing your story with people who understand can help you start feeling connected again. Talking about what happened to you is an important part of healing. Choose someone patient, kind, and someone who knows that what happened to you is serious. Someone who responds with things like, "Just don't think about it anymore," "Forgive and forget," or "That's not so bad," is not an appropriate person to talk to. You may need to talk about your trauma over and over – make sure the person you are talking to understands that this is important. Getting it off your chest one time is good, but you will need to keep re-visiting and talking about it. If there's no one in your life you feel close to or trust, reach out to someone in your life that you really like. Ask them to do something fun and, if that feels good, invite them to do something else in the future. Spending time with this person can help you begin to form a close relationship. Be aware that talking about trauma with someone can cause them vicarious trauma, in which they experience symptoms of trauma from listening to your story of trauma. Try not to be offended if your friend can not listen to your story everyday. Family and friends are a great place to start, but if you are needing more support, a trauma counselor is trained to avoid vicarious trauma. It can be hard to think of ways to comfort yourself when you're having a difficult time. Write a list of things that make you feel better and post it in a prominent place so you can reference it easily. Some possibilities include: Do something creative, like painting, drawing, woodworking, needlepoint, or other crafts. Get some exercise. It doesn't have to be intense – you could just go for a walk around the neighborhood. Or try running, swimming, playing a sport, dancing, hiking, or anything else that gets your body moving. Play with children in your family or a pet. This can have a very calming effect, which can make you feel better. Sing quietly or sing at the top of your lungs. Fill your lungs with fresh air and belt out your favorite tunes. Wear something that makes you feel good. Put on your favorite shirt or some jewelry that you enjoy wearing. | Recognize that trauma is different from painful memories. Seek help from a group or mental health professional. Confide in someone you trust. Make a list of ways you can take care of yourself. |
Paintings and other wall decorations placed high can make a space look bigger, while placing a painting above a couch and placing tables at either end will make that space look larger. Paintings can also help make a large wall look less blank. Mirrors placed on a wall can make a small space look larger, by reflecting light and creating the appearance of more room in the room. You can effectively double the amount of space it looks like you have! But be careful...mirrors can easily make a room look cheap. Rugs should be sized so that they just fill the area they are placed in. Rugs which are too small or too large can make a room look just that: too small or too large. High curtains will draw the eye up, creating the appearance of higher ceilings. It can also make a room look more proportional if your windows and ceilings are already high. If you want to make a small room look larger, use furniture which is sized down and then avoid items which give it away, such as cups, bowls, or other standard size items. This is the dollhouse effect, where your room will have the appearance of being large and spacious but further away. When placing accessories, or any furniture items, try to use symmetry. This is a quick cheat to making a furniture arrangement look better. Place a table on either side of a couch, a bookshelf on either side of a TV, a painting on either side of a table, etc. | Use paintings strategically. Use mirrors strategically. Size rugs carefully. Use high curtains. Use size dependent items strategically. Use symmetry. |
Cut across the boards perpendicularly at intervals. This will reduce them to a more manageable size and make them easier to pry up later. Run the saw in a straight line from one end of the work area to the other, then turn and continue in the opposite direction. Set the depth of the saw blade to the same thickness as the hardwood so that you don't accidentally scar your subflooring. For instance, if your flooring is 5⁄8 inch (16 mm) thick, your saw guard should also be positioned at 5⁄8 inch (16 mm). Make your cuts approximately every one to two feet, and be sure to avoid sawing over the “tongue” end of the board. Wedge the tip of the pry bar underneath a section of flooring. Pull back sharply on the handle to wrench the board from its place. Assuming you’ve sawed the boards into small enough sections, they should pop right out. Repeat this process until all the flooring has been removed. Always pry up the boards in the same direction that they’re nailed down. This will help prevent cracking and splintering. If the boards are stuck too firmly to be budged, strike the underside of the board where it meets the subflooring with a chisel to create separation. Keep a large, lined trash receptacle in your work area so that you’ll have something to drop the discarded wood fragments into as you go. This is a much safer and more organized approach than throwing everything into a loose pile. When you’re finished, the old flooring will be carted off to the dump or recycling center. Be careful around the disposal bin, as there will likely be lots of stray nails and jagged edges exposed. There will likely be a few loose metal fasteners littering the floor, so be careful moving throughout your work area. You can collect these materials by hand or use a powerful handheld magnet to pick up whatever metal scraps happen to be lying around. Spent nails and staples should go straight into the trash. Protruding nails can be bent prior to disposal to make them less of a hazard. Keep your work gloves on throughout the cleanup process in case you come into contact with any sharp objects. Sweep the sawdust, wood chips and other debris into small piles, then use a shop vac to suction them up. Take down the tarps, roll them up carefully and move them outside to be cleaned or thrown away. If necessary, go over the area again with a vacuum or mop to clear away any especially fine dust remaining. For deep cleaning jobs, use dust-attracting sprays and a microfiber towel to small particles. | Saw the boards into small sections 3 feet (0.91 m) wide. Use a pry bar to pull up the boards. Dispose of the old flooring. Pick up remaining nails and staples. Clean your work area thoroughly. |
Nowadays, part of getting to know someone often involves checking out their social media profiles. Browse the social media profiles of the girl you want to impress so you can learn a bit about her likes and dislikes. Getting to know her interests will help you start and maintain a conversation with her. For example, you could say, “I noticed you’re into origami - maybe you could teach me to fold a crane some time.” Breaking the ice can be stressful, but try to relax and don't overthink it. The first time you message her, just say hello and ask a question to get things going. Remember that if she doesn't reply right away she might just be busy. Even if she doesn't respond at all, it's not the end of the world. The first time you message her, start by saying something like “Hey, how's it going?” You could also ask what she's up to or how her day has been. Starting a conversation by asking her a question can make it more likely she'll say something in response. You could also start a conversation by saying something about your day. It's best if you make a comment about something she'll find relevant, like something you both experienced. For example, if you go to school together, you could say something about class, like “I don't know about you, but I thought that math class would never end!” | Check out her social media to learn about her interests. Try not to get stressed about messaging her. Start by asking her how she's doing. Make a comment about something you have in common. |
Open google.com/analytics/ in your browser. Click the “Access Analytics” button at the top-right corner of the site. This will take you to a new page that shows a brief rundown of how Analytics works. Click the “Sign up” button to create your Analytics account. You will need to sign in with your Google account if you are not already. You can create a new Google account specifically for tracking your Analytics data if you want to keep it separate from your personal Google account. Use the buttons at the top of the page to switch between website tracking or mobile app tracking. In order to create your Analytics account, you will need to provide some basic information to Google. This will help determine how the Analytics data is interpreted and returned to you. Enter an account name. This will be the account that manages various properties that you track. You can track up to 25 properties per account, and can have 100 accounts per Google account. Enter your website name and URL or app name in the “Setting up your property” section. Select the Industry that best fits your website, and select the timezone that you want your reporting to take place in. There are four data sharing options you can choose to enable or disable. These allow your Analytics data to be shared with other Google programs such as AdSense, anonymously with Google for statistical reasons, and with account specialists for troubleshooting and optimization of your Analytics account. You'll be taken to the Admin page where you can find the Tracking ID for your website or mobile app. This is a new tool from Google that makes implementing and changing analytics tags much easier across all of your sites and apps. Tag Manager is free, and you can sign up with your Google account at google.com/tagmanager/. The container will hold all of the tags you want on the site, including Analytics, AdWords, and any third-party tags. The container name should be your website URL or app name. Select the type of container you need (Web, iOS, Android). Click the "Create" button. Click here if you're inserting the tag in a website. Click here if you're inserting the tag in a mobile app. | Visit the Google Analytics website. Select between "Website" or "Mobile app" tracking. Enter your account information. Select your data sharing options. Create the account. Visit the Google Tag Manager website. Create an account and add a container. |
Once you have everything planned out, calculate the cost and begin saving. It is probably best to start planning your trip six to eight months ahead of time. This way you can ensure that you will have enough money saved up for your trip. Make sure to do this if you do not have one. Make photocopies and electronic copies of your passport just in case you lose it. Also email yourself the photocopies. This way you can access them on a computer anywhere. Additionally, make sure to check your travel destination's tourism website to see if you need visas for your trip; for example, you may need a visa if you are traveling for an extended period of time, or if you are traveling from an EU country to a non-EU country. Do this once you have everything planned and the costs calculated. Try to purchase your plane tickets, accommodations, and train tickets (or rental car) a couple months in advance to get the best deals. Ask your bank about their exchange rates and fees. See if they have credit cards available that can help you get around some of these fees while you travel. Make sure to ask about any ATM withdrawal fees as well. Additionally, before you leave, make sure to let your bank know you will be traveling to avoid having your credit cards frozen. Ask your cellphone carrier about their international rates, as well as the type of international plans they have available. If you determine that the rates are too expensive, then look into getting a prepaid phone, like a tracphone. It is always a good idea bring a global map or maps of the countries you will be visiting. This way, if you cannot access the internet to activate your GPS, then you will have a back up. Try to purchase travel guide books that include maps of the countries you will be visiting. | Begin saving early. Get a passport. Book your flights, accommodations and transportation. Visit your bank. Contact your cellphone carrier. Bring maps. |
If your broiler pan has sides that allow it to hold water, set it on your counter and fill it with water. If the broiler pan has slats or is flat with no edges, put it to soak in the sink or a plastic tub or a basin that's large enough to hold it. Make sure the whole surface with cooked-on food is covered with water. Warm or cool water may work, but hot is more effective. Leave the pan to soak with the water, soap, and dryer sheet for about one hour. If the pan has badly stuck on food, leave it for a few hours, or even overnight. The dryer sheet will loosen the food residue while it soaks. | Fill the broiler pan with hot water. Let the pan sit for at least one hour. |
Coat or spray the entire surface of the glove. You may want to apply a little extra to the laces to make sure they are adequately protected. Let the glove sit for several minutes and soak up the conditioner. Then wipe the glove with a towel until dry. Be sure to keep your glove several inches above the water to avoid splashing. Place a curved lid or a large upside-down bowl over the glove to trap the steam. Let the glove sit in the steam for two-to-five minutes, depending on how soft you want the leather. You want the temperature of the glove to reach about 150° F. Many sporting-goods stores offer professional glove-steaming services. Some will even steam a new glove for free when you buy it from them. Turn the stove off and wait until the steam dissipates to retrieve your glove. Dry the glove with a towel. The glove should feel much more flexible now. Fold the glove in half so the thumb is on top and hit the heel close to the thumb side with a mallet to bend the material. Work your way toward the center of the glove. Depending on your preference, you might want a deep or shallow pocket. Hit the glove near the webbing for a deeper pocket or more toward the palm of the glove for a shallow pocket. Your glove should be much easier to open and close now. Play some catch to help finish the process of breaking it in. | Apply a conditioning oil to the glove. Place the glove on a rack above a pot of water and turn the burner on. Remove the glove from the steam. Work the glove into shape with a mallet. Hit the glove in the desired spot to form a pocket. Flip the glove over and hit the heel of the glove near the pinky side. |
It's the white phone on a green speech bubble icon. If this is your first time opening WhatsApp on your phone, you'll need to set up WhatsApp first. It's in the bottom right corner of the screen. If WhatsApp opens to a conversation, tap the back button in the top left corner of the screen first. You'll find this option at the bottom of the screen. It's in the middle of the pop-up window here. You may have to scroll down to find it. You can use the search bar at the top of the screen to search for a specific contact. It's in the bottom right corner of the screen. Doing so will open a New Message window with a link to WhatsApp. If you tapped more than one name, you'll see Send [Number] Invites instead. It's the green or blue icon in the right side of the text window near the bottom of the screen. Doing so will send an invite to your selected person (or people); if they download and join WhatsApp, you'll be able to contact them through the app. | Open the WhatsApp app. Tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Tell a Friend. Tap Message. Tap your friend's name. Tap Send 1 Invite. Tap the send arrow. |
All kinds of fruit can be frozen safely, and stored for up to a year. Some fruits taste great frozen, while others you might want to thaw first. It is entirely up to your tastebuds to decide. Bananas. Papaya. Berry fruits, e.g. strawberries, raspberries, blackberries. Kiwi. Oranges. Pineapple. Blueberries. Seedless grapes. These are always popular when frozen, because they take on a texture like ice cream. Peel the bananas and cut them in half. Wrap in plastic (optional), lay flat on a baking tray and place into the freezer. They will take about two hours to freeze, but ideally you should leave them in the freezer overnight. If you have children, insert a popsicle stick before freezing, to help small hands hold them. Clean and remove the green leaves and stems of strawberries and freeze for several hours. You can also freeze blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Allow them to thaw for about 10 minutes prior to serving. Cut oranges into quarters, and watermelon into bite-sized pieces. Wrap the fruit in plastic food wrap and arrange it on a plate or tray. Freeze for several hours. Cut fruit into chunks and slide onto a kebab stick. Place in the freezer and remove when frozen. They should take about two to three hours to freeze. This makes an excellent barbecue or poolside snack in the heat of summer. Strawberries and bananas make a great combination. Watermelon and grapes make a tasty summer treat. Orange and mango cubes make a fancy, tropical treat. Grapes are low in calories and are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. When frozen, they become pleasantly crunchy with smooth, sorbet-like centers. Rinse a large bunch of grapes under cool or lukewarm water, and pat dry with a paper towel. They don't need to be completely dry. Place your grapes in a sealed plastic bag, and freeze them overnight. You can also put frozen grapes directly in a glass of white wine instead of an ice cube. Cut two mangoes into bite-sized cubes and put them in a sealed plastic bag and freeze them. Enjoy them plain, or drizzle a small amount of lime juice over them. They should be frozen in about two hours. Kiwi are also delicious when prepared this way. | Experiment to find the frozen fruits you like best. Make frozen bananas. Try frozen berries. Snack on frozen oranges and watermelon. Create frozen fruit kebabs. Try frozen grapes. Freeze mango cubes. |
Book a vacation to a far-away romantic locale when you know you and your spouse can both get some time off. Pack your bags, and when he or she comes home, whisk your spouse off to the airport for an intimate and exotic vacation. Go on a trip to Europe and ride a gondola through the canals of Venice, or head to a tropical island where the two of you can sit on the beach without the distractions of work or kids. The trick here is making sure you and your spouse both have time off work without telling him or her why they'll need the time off. You may have to tell your spouse to take some vacation time for a surprise. If a grand romantic trip is not in your budget, a weekend trip out of town can be a really nice surprise. Pick somewhere beautiful and/or fun, and hop in the car. Camp out under the stars, or find a nice bed and breakfast for a night or two. A romantic getaway doesn't have to break the bank. If you don't have the time or resources for a trip out of town, even a day trip alone together can be a nice, intimate surprise. Just get away from home for a little while so you can focus on each other without distraction. Plus, you don't have to worry about figuring out overnight care for your kids or paying for a place to stay. If your spouse likes the outdoors, you can go hiking in a nearby park, or visit the ocean or a nearby lake for the day. Another option would be to visit a nearby town that has some fun attractions. Visit a museum or see a play in another city, or do a historical walking tour. Make it extra surprising by not telling your spouse where you're going until you get there! | Surprise your spouse with a big trip. Take a weekend trip. Go on a day trip. |
For most cacti species, you will need to repot the plant once its roots begin to show through the drainage holes of your pot or once the crown of the cactus reaches the edge of the pot. This will usually occur every two to four years. Repot your cactus during the dry season, usually in late winter or early spring. Roots may break during the process, and moisture can cause those broken roots to rot. Slip on thick leather gloves. The material must be thick so that it can help protect you against the prickly spines of the plant. Gloves alone may not be enough to protect your skin, but even if you take other protective measures, you should still include thick gloves among them. Run a dull knife around the inside perimeter of the pot, using a sawing motion to help break up the soil there. Continue as needed until the soil starts coming up as a solid mass. If you have a plastic pot, you could also try squeezing the sides of the pot to loosen the soil there. Tap along the sides of the pot with a dull knife to help loosen the soil, as well. The soil surrounding the root mass should be completely loosened before you remove the cactus. Otherwise, you could end up damaging the plant. Stack a few sheets of newspaper together and fold them in thirds to create a thick, sturdy strip. Wrap this strip around your cactus. Carefully grab this strip, pressing it against the cactus as you work, and lift both the strip and cactus up and out of the pot. Alternatively, you could skip the newspaper and use an old pair of barbecue tongs to lift the cactus out. The idea is simply to keep your skin as far away from the spines of the cactus as possible. | Know when to repot. Put on gloves. Loosen the soil. Lift the cactus out with newspaper. |
LDL cholesterol is commonly known as "bad cholesterol;' in other words, as the name implies, it is not the type of cholesterol you want to have high levels of. LDL cholesterol can be evaluated in a simple blood test, that you can receive a request for from your family doctor. This is also a fasting blood test, requiring that you do not eat or drink (other than water) for 12 hours prior to the test. An elevated LDL cholesterol reading (above 160 mg/dL) also correlates to a significantly higher risk of having insulin resistance. As such, LDL cholesterol is an indirect way of assessing your probability of having insulin resistance. Elevated triglyceride levels are also a risk factor correlated to insulin resistance. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150 mg/dL, and borderline levels are between 150–200 mg/dL. If your triglycerides are above 200 mg/dL, you are likely to have insulin resistance. You will likely receive all of the lipid tests — LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol — at one time, as part of a "lipid panel." Therefore, it is simple to have done as you will only need to go for one blood test to have each of your lipid values assessed, which in turn will provide valuable information as to the probability of you having insulin resistance. HDL cholesterol, unlike LDL cholesterol, is a "good cholesterol" — it is one you want to have high levels of because it performs beneficial functions in the body. People with insulin resistance often have lower than normal HDL cholesterol levels; therefore, your HDL cholesterol results on your blood tests will provide insight as to your probability of having insulin resistance. Normal HDL cholesterol typically falls between 40–50 mg/dL for men and 50–59 mg/dL for women. If your HDL cholesterol is below 40 mg/dL for men and 50 mg/dL for women, you have a significant risk for having insulin resistance. | Have your LDL cholesterol measured. Get your triglyceride levels tested. Evaluate your HDL cholesterol. |
The biggest risk of a Zika infection is not the infection, it is the potential complications that can develop as a result of the infection. Although complications only develop in a small minority of people, they can be severe. The two main complications that are suspected to be linked to the Zika virus are: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which is a neurological condition that can lead to potential paralysis. Microcephaly, which is a birth defect that develops when women who are pregnant become infected with Zika. Infants born with microcephaly have an abnormally small head and may have developmental delays as well. Some infants may even die as a result of this birth defect. GBS has been linked as a potential complication of the Zika virus, but there is not yet a proven link between the two. Still, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of GBS if you have Zika. GBS is an autoimmune disorder that may occur following a viral infection such as Zika. It affects your nervous system by damaging the nerve coverings. Symptoms include: Numbness in the lower extremities such as the feet, lower legs, and hands Difficulty moving Numbness and/or paralysis that gradually moves upwards Difficult breathing if the paralysis moves to the chest area Microcephaly in newborns has also been linked to the Zika infection in pregnant women (who then pass it on to their fetus in the womb). Microcephaly refers to an abnormally small head. This condition can lead to developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and, in severe cases, it may even lead to death. When your baby is born, the doctors will take routine measurements of head circumference (both at birth, as well as at progressive intervals throughout your baby's growth). It is through abnormally small head circumference measurements that a doctor may diagnose your baby with microcephaly. Microcephaly is defined as a head circumference of less than 42cm at full growth. Doctors can use age-based growth charts to determine whether your baby's head circumference fits into the normal range at each developmental stage. If your baby is diagnosed microcephaly, it may be a sign that you have recently been infected with the Zika virus. However, GBS is treatable, so see a doctor as soon as possible if you think you have GBS. Microcephaly cannot be treated, but there are support strategies that may help your child reach as many developmental milestones as possible. | Be aware of potential complications of Zika. Recognize symptoms of GBS. Watch for signs of microcephaly in newborns. Keep in mind that there is no cure or vaccine for Zika. |
Figure out the boundaries of the region for which you want to know the population density. Think about why you want this number. Perhaps you want to find the population density of your country, your city, or your neighborhood. You will need to find the total area of this place: usually in feet, miles, meters, or kilometers. Odds are that someone else has already measured and surveyed this area. Look for census data, read an encyclopedia, or run a web search. Find out whether the area has any set boundaries. If not, you'll need to define them yourself. A neighborhood, for instance, may not be listed in the census, so you'll need to draw the borders yourself. Short of counting the population yourself, you'll need to find an up-to-date record of how many people live in this area. Start by running a web search for the population of the place – say, the city of Houston, Texas. Look for the most recent census data for a relatively accurate number. If you are looking for the population of a country, the CIA World Factbook is a good source. If you are calculating the population density for an area that has not already been recorded, you may need to count the population yourself. This might include a colloquially-defined urban neighborhood, for instance, or a population of kangaroos in a section of the Australian Outback. Try to get as accurate a number as possible. If you plan to compare one area against another, make sure that all of your numbers use a common unit of measurement. For instance, if one county is listed in square miles and another is listed in square km, you will need to convert the area of both countries into either square miles or square km. For easy Imperial-to-metric conversions, visit http://www.metric-conversions.org. | Define the area. Determine the population. Balance your data. |
You have little hope of gaining authority if you don't believe in yourself. If you constantly second-guess yourself, you will not seem authoritative to anyone. If you hear your voice in your head telling you that you can't do it, don't listen to these internal negative messages. Believe that you can do anything and those around you will begin to notice your confidence. Even if you get negative feedback at work, remember how sure and capable you feel about your job requirements. Don't let anyone make you doubt yourself. It is also helpful to be well-informed about your job, your position, and how you fit within the company. Know your place and show your coworkers and bosses that you can do what is required of you. When you go to work, dress to impress but don't go over the top. Figure out what is respectable for your particular position and work from there. Don't look like a carbon copy of everyone around you, however. Dress for success, but also remember to follow your own style, and feel confident in what you wear. The better you look and feel, the more authoritative you will appear. For example, don't show up to work in wrinkled jeans and a t-shirt where people in authority positions wear nice suits and dress clothes every day. Dress for the position and environment you are in. When you are new at a job or position, or if you are just trying to gain more authority in your current position, make sure you know what responsibilities you have. Be clear about what your job description is and what is expected of you. If you are in a managerial position, make sure you move projects forward, look after your fellow employees, and resolve problems that arise that you are responsible for. When you make these decisions, make them with confidence. Don't second-guess yourself; you have the right to make choices. As long as you are clear about what your job entails, you can exert as much authority as your position will allow, if you are confident in your actions. One of the main ways to lose authority in the workplace is to act as if you are the most important person in the room. Even if your job description says you are higher up in the company than everyone else, don't act like it. Try to positively influence the workflow of those around you without seeming self-important. Strive to always be mindful of how your job relates to those around you. This doesn't mean you should act as if you are not relevant. There is a balance between acting confident and in charge and acting self-important; expecting everyone to bow down to you and your authority. This will likely make your coworkers and employees lose respect and faith in your abilities. Whether it is with your boss, coworkers, or employees. When you interact with anyone at work, be on your best behavior. Don't make inappropriate comments or make anyone feel uncomfortable with your interactions. Put your best foot forward. You can't do this if you aren't mindful of your interactions with others. Make sure your projects, reports, or other work documents look as professional as possible. These presentations are how you interact most with your coworkers and bosses, so make sure they are clean and well designed. This is true of e-mails as well. In the current workplace, you will likely interact with your coworkers through e-mail and other electronic communication on a daily basis. Make sure you are respectful as well as neat and grammatically correct in your messages. This will make you seem more confident and authoritative. There are times when you will be called on to help with a problem at work. Instead of being timid about a solution or worrying about overstepping your bounds, learn to speak up. If you think you have a solution to a problem, express it to those around you. They can be coworkers, employees, or bosses. Try coming up with alternate solutions to problems. If there is a problem that is an "either/or" issue, try to make it a "this and that" solution. | Be confident in yourself. Dress for success. Be confident of your own authority. Don't appear self-important. Make a good impression. Learn to speak up. |
The process of shaving will go more smoothly if your skin is soft, supple and warm. Either shave in the shower or get your armpits wet with warm water before you begin. If you tend to get ingrown hairs, exfoliate your skin with a body scrub, too. Raise it high over your head to make sure the armpit skin is nice and taut. This will prevent you from getting cuts or razor burn. Cover all of the hair with a product that will help the razor run over your skin smoothly. If you don't use shaving cream or body wash, you could end up getting razor burn, so don't skip this important step. Using a dull or rusty razor has more than one drawback. You won't get a close shave, you're more likely to get nicked, and you could even end up with an ingrown hair or an infection. Make sure the razor is in good condition. Everyone's hair grows a little differently under the armpit. Yours might all grow in one direction, or it might sprout in many different directions. Make an effort to shave against the direction of growth for a cleaner shave. Carefully shave away the hair, wetting the razor in between strokes if necessary. Wash away the excess shaving cream and check your armpit to make sure the hair has been removed. Do a touch-up if necessary, then repeat the process on the other side. Shaving may leave tiny nicks in your skin, so give them a chance to heal before you apply a product. If you put deodorant on right away, it could sting or cause a rash. | Wet your armpits with warm water. Raise your arm over your head. Apply some shaving cream or body wash. Use a sharp, new razor. Shave the hair against the direction of growth. Rinse your armpit and repeat on the other side. Wait an hour or two to apply deodorant. |
It's really normal for toddlers to fuss and cry during this change, so try not to feel guilty or worry yourself. If your child sees you getting worked up, the situation will escalate. It can be very difficult for a parent not to give in when their child is in distress. You may feel like you are being too cold or rejecting your child, however, your toddler will be less confused and feel more secure if you stay as consistent as possible. Keep a warm, loving tone, and let your toddler know you are there, but do not give in, and do not feel guilty. If your child continues to cry and fuss at night, try to determine what the reasons are. During the day, when your toddler is calm, ask them about it. If it's just stubbornness and a desire to stay with you at night, just keep being positive and consistent about the change. If it has more to do with fears—of the dark or of monsters—you may be able to resolve the situation by adding a night light, changing some furniture, or devising some sort of security ritual. Ask them directly what is worrying them. If they don't know, make subtle suggestions to get the bottom of it. Are there shadows that can be fixed with a nightlight? Scary sounds that can be masked with light music? Lie with them for a little bit at night and pay attention to all the sights and sounds. Can they hear a lot of noise coming from other places in the house? Is there a tree that taps on the window? All of these things can be really disruptive to sleep but easily fixed. Reiterate what an exciting change sleeping in bed alone will be, and let your toddler know you are proud of how big and independent they are becoming. Show your toddler how much more room there is in the bed, and remind your toddler of the bedding and toys you picked out together for this moment. Tell your child again how exciting a time this for them. Remind them repeatedly that you are proud of them and try not to let them see you get down on yourself about the decision. It's possible that you made the change too quickly. You know your child and your family and if after a few days or weeks it still doesn't feel right—change it. Rather than bring them back to their crib or your bed, try to change your approach. Try sitting in the room until they fall asleep. After a few nights, move to the doorway; after a few more nights, move to the hallway outside the room. | Stay calm and patient if your child is very upset about the transition. Determine why your child is resisting. Stay positive, especially if your child is expressing very negative ideas. Consider a more gradual transition if your toddler continues to resist. |
The school dance is a great place to ask the girl out. Just wait for a slow song, ask her to dance, and ask her if she wants to be your girlfriend at the end of the song. You’ll know from looking into her eyes while you’re dancing whether or not you have a chance. You can also use the dance as an excuse to ask her out, beforehand. Though this is more bold and puts the pressure on a bit, it gives you a great excuse to ask the girl out! The vibe at the dance is guaranteed to be a bit more romantic, say, than the vibe in your school cafeteria during lunch, so if you ask her out at the dance, there's a better chance she’ll have romance on her mind. The downside: it may be next to impossible to get her away from her friends. If you think you’re a Casanova when it comes to the written word, then write her a cute, short note that tells her that you like her and that you want her to be your girlfriend. This is a pleasant way to surprise her and to take off some of the pressure of having a real conversation; just make sure you know that she’ll get the note, whether you’re giving it to her during class or sticking it in her textbook or locker. Tell her to get back to you via note. Whatever happens, there's nothing to be nervous about because she won't have to be there to see your reaction! This should be more of a last resort. If you really feel shy but want to ask the girl out and have a brave friend or two who have enough charisma to talk to the girl (without charming her too much, of course), then you can have one of your buddies go up to the girl and ask her if she wants to go out with you. Just make sure they know exactly what to say and that they don't end up making you look like a wimp or misrepresent your intentions. If you really want a trusted friend to ask her out for you, then you may want to rehearse what he's going to say. Yeah, this will feel ridiculous, but you’ll be grateful that you’ve prepped your friend for the big move! You can also ask the girl over the phone if you’re more of a phone guy. Call her up (hopefully you have her number already) and ask her if she wants to go out with you. For this move, it's especially important to think of something that you can do together so you don't just ask her out and then struggle to awkwardly get off the phone. You can also get her number from a friend of hers if she's willing to give it out – after that, she’ll probably know what to expect when you call. If you’re already friends or know each other fairly well and you have an idea of what she might like, you can give her a nice but inexpensive piece of jewelry, a CD, a book, a nice notebook, or something that you think she’ll like without overwhelming her or making her uncomfortable by how nice it is. You can ask her out while giving her the gift, or even prepare a note asking her out within the gift so you can take some of the pressure off. This maneuver is not for the faint of heart. If you really like her, write, “Will you go out with me, (her name here)?” outside in chalk and take her for a walk to show it to her. Yeah, it’ll be a little embarrassing if she says no, but imagine how cute it would be if she said yes to your chalk message! Get her her favorite type of cookie or dessert and have someone write, “Will you go out with me?” on it in icing. This may sound cheesy, but if you’re able to pull it off, she’ll be impressed by your thoughtfulness and your creativity and won't be able to resist you. Make sure you have a steady hand when you write your message and the rest will follow! | Ask her out at the dance. Write her a note. Have your friends talk to her. Call her up. Give her a small thoughtful gift. Write it in chalk. Ask her out in food. |
Before you get a boyfriend, you'll have to meet some guys. Don't worry, it isn't as scary as you think. You can try to get into a relationship with a guy you already know if they are decent, or you can go out and meet some new guys. Make sure he's got a great personality, is smart, as well as other things that you would like to look for in a guy. This is easy and fun to do, so don't be nervous! Make sure when you're meeting new guys you don't come across as fake. Join a club, community class, or activity group. You can play a sport you like, take an art class at your local community center, or join a study group. Find something that appeals to you and you will instantly be meeting people that you have something in common with so you have something to talk about. Go out to clubs (adult or all-ages clubs, depending on what you prefer) and start talking with new people there. Just be careful and practice common sense. Find a group on the Internet which appeals to you. This can be a fan forum for a show or activity you like or maybe a multiplayer video game which you find fun. However, make sure you don't share your personal details online with anyone you don't know. Once you initially meet someone, get to know him a little bit before deciding that he will be a good boyfriend. You can't judge someone entirely on how he looks. Try to gauge if he meets your minimum requirements for someone to date. Is he funny? Smart? Nice? Decide what is important to you and gauge these things during your initial conversation. If he seems totally different than what you're looking for, it's not worth it just because he's hot. If he already has a girlfriend or boyfriend, it's best to be just friends. Put yourself in his shoes: Would you want another guy (or girl) to meddle in your relationship? Think about it; you would probably answer "no" to this question. Backing off is helpful to everyone: him, yourself, and the person he's dating. Plus, you'll find another guy eventually, so keep searching. Ask around about what this guy is like. If his friends seem honestly happy about the idea of him being in a relationship, that is a good sign. Ask mutual friends about what they think about him and try to get to know his friends or coworkers as well. However, judging a guy entirely on what others think is not the best way to go. People may have a bad idea of him for the wrong reasons; it's best to get to know him yourself too. | Meet new guys. Get to know him a bit. Make sure he is not in a relationship. Find out what other people think of him. |
Just two minutes...you can do it! You can even walk in circles around your couch while you watch TV. Walking will help you burn extra calories that would have been stored as fat, had you stayed sitting. Be sure to look behind you. Walking backwards, even in short bursts, may have huge health benefits. Walking backwards will also work different muscles than walking forwards. If you have things to do, such as laundry, taking out the trash, or other chores, do them earlier rather than later. This will kickstart your metabolism. You can still play video games or watch TV, but try to stand for at least half of the time you’re doing so. You can burn up to 750 more calories every week if you stand for 3 hours a day! | Walk for two minutes every hour. Walk backwards. Get your metabolism started early. Stand instead of sit. |
You can have three players, or you could have a whole circle of players. Everyone should stand in a circle and face toward the middle so that everyone's hands are visible. Take turns going clockwise or counterclockwise, and keep in mind that you aren't limited to only tapping the people directly next to you. Adding people will make the game stretch on much longer. This method requires much more focus to win. With so many people playing, there may be a person with a hand about to reach five fingers who splits their fingers and it goes unnoticed by the group. Make sure that everyone is following the same set of rules before starting. There is no wrong way to play but make sure everyone is in agreement with rules before starting a round. Rather than having fully extended fingers for the whole game, you can used curled fingers or "nubs." Nubs are created by splitting an odd number of fingers on one of your turns. Two nubs equal one finger so it takes longer to make a combination or nubs and full fingers equal enough for a dead hand. Decide if nubs are allowed at the beginning of the game. A desperate player will often add the nubs variant when they are about to lose. An example for splitting fingers into nubs can look like this: there are two fingers on your left hand and three on your right. If you split them, you can put 2.5 fingers or, two fingers and a nub, on either hand. Nubs are most beneficial for when you have a total uneven amount of fingers. You must complete someone's nub in order to make it a full finger. To make a dead hand you must have five full fingers, not four full fingers and one nub. A hand does not die but instead stays in the game or comes "back to life" when a tapped hand exceeds five fingers in a turn. When using leftovers, you can add three and four fingers together to get 7 fingers, which equals a dead hand plus two more. Sometimes this variation is called "zombies." This rule could make the game could go on forever since you recycle fingers. The only option for a dead hand is that it equals exactly five fingers when tapped. | Play with more than one person. Increase the mathematical difficulty by adding nubs. Use leftovers to make the game last longer. |
Use your professional common sense. Show up on time and well-groomed. Make sure to bring any materials that were requested. Schedule your day so that you have plenty of time for the test. This will help you avoid becoming flustered if the process runs long. Make sure to eat a light and balanced meal before the test. Being hungry can adversely affect your personality, so arrive properly nourished. You can and should ask questions before and during the testing. Try to determine the format of the exam. You can also ask how your results will be used. It is also good to know who will have access to your results. While you are taking the test, make sure to ask for clarification if any question is unclear. The examiner should be able to provide context or clarification. Remember, it is not just your answers that are being evaluated. Your overall persona is also being considered. Testing is part of the interview process, so make sure that you remain professional and confident throughout the entire process. If you become flustered, take a few seconds to gather your thoughts. You can also step outside for a moment under the pretense of using the restroom. This will allow you time to take some deep breaths and collect yourself. Do not try to portray yourself as anyone other than who you are. First of all, dishonesty is likely to be reflected in your answers. This would not be seen as an asset for any job. Second, you do not want to give the employer any false expectations of your character. Any false information would likely come to light after you start the job. Remember that this test does not contain right or wrong answers. There is no benefit to being dishonest. | Come prepared. Ask questions. Stay in interview mode. Be honest. |
You can do this with wire strippers or a utility knife. Strip the ends of the wires on the light as well as the on the cable. If the cable has cable nuts on it, remove the nuts, then strip the cable if needed. The cable should already be stripped under the cable nuts. If it isn't, you will need to strip it. Cable connectors are also known as cable nuts. If the light came disassembled, then you need to assemble it first. Each type of light will be a little different, so be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Once you have the light assembled, connect the light's cables to the main cable with cable nuts. Make sure that you connect the white wires together and the black or red wires together. Never mix and match wires. Set the light post into the ground. If you are using a pathway light, you'll probably need to drive the stake into the ground instead. Once you have the light placed, bury the cable. If you have a grassy lawn, sprinkle some grass seeds over the bare dirt. It will get patched up in a few days. Connect the white and red/black wires to the "load" terminals on the GFCI power pack first. Next, connect the house's wires to the "line" terminals on the GFCI power pack. Always connect the white wires to the white wires, and the red/black wires to the red/black wires. Use wire connectors or wire nuts to do this. Remember to expose 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) of wire in order to get the connectors on. This includes both the red/black "hot" wires and the white "neutral" or "ground" wires. If your breaker doesn't have a white wire, wrap your light's white wire around the green-colored screw (ground screw), then tighten the screw. Wrap any exposed wire with electrical tape. Never connect black and white wires together or you will blow a fuse. This will help keep the moisture away from the wires and outlet and prevent short circuiting. As an extra precaution, consider applying caulk around the cover--leave the bottom third exposed so that any trapped moisture can drain. Match the color of the caulk to the cover or to your house's wall. Clear is another option. Test the light out, then make any necessary adjustments. If your light has a timer on it, set the timer to when you want the light to turn on or off. Most people choose to leave the lights on overnight, from dusk to dawn. | Strip the wires on the cables by 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm). Connect the light to the main cable with cable connectors. Insert the light into the ground and bury the cable. Connect wires from the main cable to the GFCI power pack. Add a weatherproof cover outlet and power pack. Turn the electricity back on. |
Some colleges and universities offer accelerated degrees, or fast-track programs. You can complete the typical accelerated bachelor's degree in 3 years. Accelerated associate's degrees are designed to be completed in just 1 year. Do an online search for colleges and universities that offer accelerated degrees in the field you are interested in. Most accelerated degrees are highly structured, meaning that you will not have a lot of choice in which courses you take. Some fast-track programs offer extra guidance and support to make sure students can successfully complete the program in the allotted time. In order to get into an accelerated degree program, you may need to meet some special requirements. Check with the college or university you are interested in to find out what their requirements are. Some accelerated degree programs may require that you achieve a particular GPA in high school, and that you maintain a minimum GPA while you are enrolled in the program. Some accelerated programs also have strict rules regarding how much you can work and how much money you can spend on living expenses. For example, you may be required to live with a parent or guardian while you are in the program, so that you don't have to work in order to afford housing. While many accelerated degree programs are geared toward traditional students, there are also options for students who are older, returning to school, or trying to balance school with work and family. These programs tend to be more flexible than accelerated programs for traditional students. They may offer short-format courses that last only 5-8 weeks instead of a full semester or quarter. Many adult accelerated programs give you the option to take courses either on campus or online. To find these programs, search for schools that offer accelerated programs for “adult” or “continuing” learners. The typical associate's degree can be completed in 2 years, while some accelerated associate's programs last only 1 year. Associate's degrees also have the advantage of costing less than bachelor's degrees. Low-cost associate's degrees are available at most community colleges, and at many online institutions. Most associate's degree programs in the US require you to complete 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of coursework (about 20 classes). Some universities will accept an associate's degree as credit toward completing a bachelor's degree. While many employers require bachelor's degrees, there are plenty of viable career options that you can pursue with an associate's degree. For example, you might be able to land a job as a medical technician, a web developer, an occupational therapist assistant, or an engineering technician. Do some research to find out if you can get the kind of job you want with an associate's degree. | Go to a school that offers accelerated degree options. Find out if you qualify for an accelerated degree program. Look for an accelerated program that fits your needs. Consider getting an associate’s degree instead of a bachelor’s. |
Staying well groomed shows a girl that you can take care of yourself and are not lazy. Brush your hair and keep it well trimmed. Keep facial hair neatly trimmed or shaved. Clothes that are not dirty or torn help you look presentable. You can personalize your style to make it uniquely yours; however, you want to make sure it isn't too wild or you may end up turning girls away. Girls like a man who smells good. Don't overdo it with cologne or body sprays, but make sure that you don't smell like a locker room either. You don't need to go to the gym daily to bulk up, but it is important to take care of your body. Girls like guys to be fit; you don't want to look like you just sit and play video games or watch TV all day. | Keep yourself well groomed. Wear stylish clothing. Shower or bathe regularly to cut down on body odor. Exercise regularly. |
Before you feel the need to discuss it with anybody, you should confirm that you are pregnant. There is no need to have this conversation until you know for sure. If you have missed a period, and/or are experiencing other symptoms, go ahead and take a pregnancy test. Some pregnancy tests can be taken up to five days prior to your missed period, but these are not as accurate. For best results, wait until you have missed your period, then take an over-the-counter test. You can also see your doctor to take a urine or blood test. Becoming pregnant after a one night stand might come as a shock. As this news begins to sink in, spend a little time processing this information and seeing how you feel. You may experience a range of emotions as you consider how to proceed. Spend some time journaling and/or talking to a close friend in order to sort out what you are feeling. There is no need to tell the person who’ve slept with right away. You have at least one decision to make. You need to decide whether or not you will proceed with the pregnancy. If you do choose to proceed, you will need to decide how involved you would like the other parent to be. Ultimately, this is your decision. You may want their feedback or not. Whatever the case, you should decide (at least tentatively) how you feel before speaking to him. Some of your options include: Having an abortion. Seeking an adoption. Keeping the baby and including the father. Keeping the baby on your own. | Confirm your pregnancy. Reflect on how you feel. Consider your options. |
Launch Minecraft, and on the main screen, select “Singleplayer.” This option is found at the bottom right of the screen. ” Underneath the Name text box is a button that reads “Game Mode Survival.” Click this two times to change the text to “Game Mode Creative.” Creative mode gives the user all items needed to make a map, including enemy spawners and the ability to instantly destroy any block. Click “Create New World” in the bottom-left corner to begin the game in creative mode. Once in game, press “E” to see that the normal inventory has been replaced with a menu containing all the items you need to create a map. Notice the 12 tabs on the top and bottom of the menu, each has a symbol representing what items can be found in that tab. The storage chest in the bottom right is the normal inventory of your character. The compass in the top right allows you to search for specific items You can now begin forming the land as you want it to look. To add a block, open your inventory (“E” key) and select the Block tab. Click and drag the desired block type to the action bar, which is the last row in the inventory on any tab. Close the menu (“E” key again) and select the block on the action bar. You can now right-click an area on the screen to place an infinite amount of that block. Right-click on the block to remove it. After the terrain is done, you can add buildings and structures to make your map to make it unique. Check out your inventory on what you can add. The process of adding buildings and structure is the same as adding blocks to the land. You select the item from your inventory and place it in the action bar. Afterwards, right-click the area where every thing changes! Press “E” and select the Miscellaneous tab indicated by a lava bucket. This tab contains eggs for every creature that exists in the game. Equip the egg in the action bar and exit the menu. Right-clicking with the egg selected will spawn that creature in front of you. When the map is complete and ready to be shared with others, save the game, and close it. Navigate to the “.minecraft” folder. As a shortcut, click “Edit profile” at the bottom left of the launcher and click “Open Game Dir.” This will automatically find the file location for you. Double-click the “saves” file to bring up a list of worlds that have been created. Right-click on the world just created and select “send to compressed zipped folder.” This will compress the file so that it can be stored on a file-sharing site. | Open a single-player game. Change to game mode to “Creative. Begin the Creative mode game. Check your inventory. Shape the land. Add buildings and structure. Spawn enemies, animals, and townsfolk. Share the file with others. |
Wooden blocks or cardboard boxes are good choices because guinea pigs like to gnaw on things; guinea pigs' teeth never stop growing, meaning that chew toys can help keep the teeth at a comfortable length. You can easily find wooden blocks at pet stores like Petsmart. Be sure to avoid purchasing wooden blocks or other toys with any paint on them. You can also make homemade toys using items around the house, including paper bags, boxes, toilet rolls, etc. Make sure to only add large toys into the cage. Small toys can be choking hazards if swallowed by your animal. Add a hammock. Another bonus addition to outfit a guinea pig cage is a hammock, which can be found at stores like Petsmart. Though hammocks are mainly for ferrets, they can also be used for guinea pigs. However, be sure to observe your guinea pig once you install the hammock to make sure it is safe. Put a little hut or tunnel in your guinea pig's cage. Each guinea pig needs its own hide to shelter in and have privacy.Guinea pigs can be extremely shy and they love to hide under things and get a little privacy. Again, these are things that you can either purchase at any main pet supply retailer or make inexpensively at home. For example, you could buy a tube/tunnel from a pet store, but for a lot less money, you can make your at home using an empty Quaker Oats container. Be sure to remove the plastic and metal lips from both ends and all labels. To make a little "house" where your pig can hide, use an old, plain (i.e., no dyes) shoe box. Your pig will love the little house and it's totally safe for chewing. Even when your guinea pig is inside the cage, show it attention. Guinea pigs love to interact with humans. Showering your pet with love and attention is one way to help your animal settle into the cage and feel comfortable. Interact with your guinea pig several times every day. It's important that you handle your guinea pig daily, touching and cuddling him as often as you can. You can also let him out of the cage and let him get additional exercise by running around a small room or other enclosed space; this is also something you should try to incorporate into your pig's daily routine. Make sure to only let your guinea pig out in rooms that have no small openings through which the guinea pig could escape or become lost. You'll also need to keep a close eye on your pig because guinea pigs will chew on anything they can, including dangerous items like electrical wires and cords. Because of their social nature, guinea pigs are happier when living with another guinea pig (or more). So if you want your pig to have even more companionship, consider getting another one! | Put some toys in the cage. Provide privacy. Provide love and attention. |
This manual device is a thin grater that's designed to grate a single whole spice at a time. While effective for grinding, a microplane grater is better for very small quantities of spices, such as when you want to grate fresh cinnamon on a hot drink. To use a microplane grater, hold the grater by the handle in one hand. Carefully run your whole spice back and forth on the grater edges. Be very careful not to grate your fingers. Because a microplane grater requires you to get your fingers so close to the grating edge, it works best with large whole spices like nutmeg and cinnamon sticks. A pestle and mortar is another manual way to grind spices. Because the bowl allows you to grind more spices at once, a pestle and mortar is great for about a quarter-cup of spices at a time. To grind with a pestle and mortar, place the spices into the mortar (the bowl). Use the pestle to grind the spices into the bottom of the mortar. You can also spin the pestle around in the mortar until you achieve the desired grind. This method doesn't require you to put your fingers close to a grater, so you can grind much smaller spices like pepper, cumin, and caraway. A pestle and mortar can also be used for spreads like pesto and curry pastes. A spice grinder is a small electronic device that has a large cup with a blade inside. When you put in the spices and push down on the lid, the blade spins and grinds the spices. These are simple to use and very effective, especially for larger quantities of spices. To use a spice grinder, simply place your spices into the basin or cup. Put on the lid and push down for about 30 seconds. Remove the lid and check for large pieces of spice. Grind for another 30 seconds if necessary. To clean this device, empty out all the ground spices and add in several grains of rice. Grind the rice to remove any large spice pieces and sweep up leftover spice dust. Dump out the rice and wipe the inside clean with a paper towel. A basic coffee grinder is essentially the same thing as a spice grinder. The reason the two are differentiated is because spices and coffee both have very powerful and unique flavors. Using a coffee grinder will make your spices taste like coffee and your coffee taste like spices, and vice versa. If you must use a coffee grinder to grind spices, grind up ¼ cup (49 g) of rice first to remove excess coffee from the grinder. Dump out the coffee dust and wipe the grinder with a paper towel. Add and grind your spices. Pour them out and run more rice through the grinder before wiping it out with a clean paper towel to make it suitable for coffee again. | Grate them with a microplane grater. Pound them with a pestle and mortar. Use a spice grinder. Try a coffee grinder. |
If drapes are labeled dry clean only, never attempt to clean them on your own. This can damage your drapes. While dry cleaning is expensive, it's worth the extra cost to maintain drapes over time. Unless the manufacturer's label specifies otherwise, you can run your drapes through a dryer once a month to remove dirt and dust. Use the "no heat" or fluff setting and dry your drapes for 10 minutes. Drapes will inevitably wear down with time as they are damaged by the sun. If your drapes start to feel thin and look faded, wash them more delicately. For example, even machine washable drapes should be hand washed after they've developed sun damage. If very sheer drapes are becoming sun damaged, have them washed at a dry cleaners. | Dry clean drapes when necessary. Remove dirt each month by running your drapes through a dryer. Change your cleaning habits based on sun damage. |
If you know your period is right around the corner, but it hasn't quite started yet, consider putting on a pad or pantyliner before you go to bed. Doing so will help prevent leaks if you unexpectedly start your period during the night. Tampons shouldn't be inserted before you've started your period, as this can lead to bacterial buildup. Menstrual cups are usually okay to insert right before your period, though. If you've just started getting periods and they aren't regular yet, it can be tricky to know if you're close to starting your period. Try looking for signs of PMS you might get - do you feel more bloated or sore, get a lot of acne, experience spotting, get cramps, have mood swings, or other pre-period symptoms? The more blood your pad or tampon has already absorbed, the less it can take in during the night (meaning, more leaks!). To combat this, put on a fresh pad or insert a new tampon right before you go to bed. It helps you feel fresher, too. It's best to switch from a tampon to a pad before you sleep, since leaving a tampon in overnight can cause infections or toxic shock syndrome. If you use a menstrual cup, empty it before you sleep. Towels themselves don't prevent leaks, but if you do leak, using one can help to minimize the damage done to your sheets and mattress. To avoid having the staining issue with towels, make sure they're dark colors as well. Similar to the sheets, having "period towels" can be useful. There's no real "right" or "wrong" position to sleep in while on your period, but it's encouraged to sleep in a position that's most comfortable to you. This will help keep you from moving around too much, leading to less bunching in pads - and therefore, less leaking. As a bonus, it also helps you to fall asleep easier! Regardless of how you sleep, try to keep your legs closed rather than sprawling out across the bed. If your legs are wide open during the night, your pad may move while you sleep. Even if you haven't leaked during the middle of the night, you'll still want to take caution when getting out of bed. Especially during a heavy flow, sitting up will cause all the blood to come out very quickly, which can potentially stain your underwear and sheets. You may even want to try "log rolling" out of bed to avoid getting blood on your sheets if you know you're going to bleed through your clothes. | Wear protection if you think you may start your period during the night. Change your pad or tampon before going to bed. Put a dark towel on your bed. Sleep in a comfortable position. Get out of bed slowly in the mornings. |
Wrap it around so that the velcro fold falls under one of your arms. Neoprene waist trimmers work as compression wear to improve blood circulation for people who are exercising. They are also worn to give a better and trimmer-looking waist for people who aren't. If your waist trimmer is too long for your chest, cut the end without the velcro with scissors to fit your bust. You don't want to double wrap your chest which could create the opposite effect you want. If the trimmer is poking at your sides or under your arm, cut the corners of the trimmer into a smooth curve with scissors. The neoprene trimmer can cause chafing and extra moisture to build up on and around your bust. Sprinkle from baby powder before wearing your trimmer to help absorb the excess moisture. Put on lotion after you take off your trimmer regularly to protect your skin from chaffing and drying out. Don't put on lotion and baby powder at the same time or while you're wearing your trimmer. You could damage your trimmer and the combination of lotion and powder could make a paste. It is extremely important when binding your chest to do it safely and protect your body from permanent health issues and damage. An extremely tight trimmer can result in restricted breathing, broken ribs, damage to chest tissue over time, and cause fluid build-up in your chest. Do not wear a trimmer for more than 8 hours. If you wear your trimmer for long periods of time, you risk bruising and restricting oxygen to your body. Never sleep with your trimmer on. Do not put bandages or duct tape over your trimmer. In fact, never use duct tape or bandages to flatten your chest. These tactics restrict movement and oxygen to enter to your body. | Put the waist trimmer on your chest. Cut the trimmer to fit your chest. Apply lotion and baby powder to reduce irritation. Practice safety while wearing a waist trimmer as a binder. |
Do not use a commercial jewelry cleaner on costumer jewelry because the solution is usually too harsh. Instead, mix one drop of baby shampoo into one cup of water. Stir the mixture together with a spin or other utensil. Don't put vinegar or any other acidic ingredient into the mixture. Dip a soft toothbrush or Q-Tip into the mixture. Gently scrub over the surface of the jewelry. Make sure to clean the hard-to-reach spots and small areas. You may want to use a toothbrush for the larger areas, and a Q-Tip for the smaller areas. After you are done scrubbing, rinse the solution off of the jewelry in cold water. Do not use warm water because it can loosen the glue. Make sure all of the mixture is rinsed off and then dry the jewelry with a towel or microfiber cloth. Use a hair dryer to make sure that the jewelry is completely dry. Any leftover moisture can cause rust. Make sure to use the cool setting. A warmer or hot setting can cause the piece to warp or glue to melt. Keep each piece of costume jewelry in its own zipper plastic bag. Be sure that all oxygen is removed from the bag before storing it. Keeping the jewelry from being exposed to oxygen will keep it shinier for longer between cleanings. You can also purchase a velvet-lined jewelry box that has a lid instead of using plastic bags. Or, you can store the plastic box inside of the jewelry box. | Mix baby shampoo and water. Use a soft toothbrush or Q-Tip. Rinse in cold water. Dry with a hairdryer. Store in plastic bags. |
If the decedent does not have a copy of the deed, one can be obtained from the county recorder's office for a small fee. With sole ownership, only one person (the decedent) owns the property. This means that upon the person's death, the property deed will likely need to go through the probate process instead of passing more easily to another person. In a joint tenancy, more than one person owns the property equally. That means when one owner passes away, rights to the property are transferred to the surviving tenants equally. However, not all states recognize joint tenancies. Joint tenancy with a right of survivorship is a type of joint tenancy that specifies that upon one owner's death, the property is owned outright by the survivors. This is more widely accepted than a joint tenancy without a survivorship specification. For example, if Jill and Jim own property as a joint tenancy with a right of survivorship and Jill dies, Jim is the new owner of the property. This is automatic, and the property does not go through probate with the rest of Jill's estate. Tenancy in common also occurs when there is more than one owner on a property. However, with a tenancy in common, ownership percentages need not be equal and upon the death of one tenant, the property passes to their heirs instead of to the other property owner. For example, if Jill and Jim own property as tenants in common, and Jill dies, her portion of the property will not pass to Jim, but instead will pass through the probate process to her heirs or to her beneficiaries named in her will. Tenancy by entirety is nearly always applied only to spousal ownership. In this instance, neither tenant may make property changes automatically without the consent of the other. In the case that one tenant is deceased, the surviving owner is the full owner of the property. For example, if Jill and Jim are married and own a house and Jill dies, ownership of the house will pass automatically to Jim, and he will be the full and only owner of the house, even without going through the probate process. | Obtain a copy of the deed to determine how the property is titled. Recognize that sole ownership could be problematic. Look for joint tenancy. Differentiate between joint tenancy and tenancy in common. Understand tenancy by entirety. |
well in advance of your trip. Regardless of when and where you plan to obtain your visa, you will need a passport in order to enter Egypt. You can often apply at a local post office or governmental office. You will need an application form, birth certificate, and other forms of identification. If you already have a passport, make sure it is not due to expire soon. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of your arrival in Egypt. If you have an official or diplomatic passport, you must obtain your visa before arriving in Egypt, even if you are traveling as a tourist. Your country's government should provide current information on obtaining an Egyptian tourist visa and other entry requirements specific to travelers from your country of origin. For example, if you are from the USA, visit the travel information website of the State Department and look for information on traveling to Egypt. The State Department website offers information on entry and exit requirements (including passport and visa requirements), current travel alerts and warnings, health information, information about local laws and customs, contact information for American embassies and consulates in Egypt, and a general description of the country. You may visit your embassy in person or apply by mail. Keep in mind that applications by mail will take additional time to process. In order to apply for a visa at your local embassy, you will need: A completed visa application (form available for download from most consulate/embassy websites). Two 2 inch x 2 inch (5.08 cm x 5.08 cm) current passport photos, against a white background. Your passport, which must be valid at least six months past your planned date of entry into Egypt. Two copies of your passport information page. Most consulates or embassies will accept only cash or cashier's checks. Depending on your country of origin, tourist visa fees range from US $15-$30. Depending on your country of origin, you may need additional documentation, such as copies of your round-trip tickets or itinerary, or a letter from your school or employer. If you're a resident alien in the country from which you are traveling, you may need to provide a copy of your residency card. Travelers from some countries must obtain pre-approval before obtaining an Egyptian tourist visa. This process can take up to 6 weeks and must be completed before the visa can be processed. Consult your local Egyptian embassy or consulate to learn the proper procedure for getting pre-approval to obtain a visa. Currently, pre-approval is required for citizens of Eritrea, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Liberia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Mali, Niger, Chad, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, the Philippines, Lebanon (for travelers ages 16 to 50 years old), Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Tunis, Bosnia (for travelers of Egyptian Origin), Congo, People's Republic of China, Somalia, Algeria, Cyprus, Sudan, Kosovo, Libya (for men ages 16-60 years old), Pakistan, Moldova (for women ages 15 to 35 years old), Syria, Turkey (for travelers ages 18 to 45 years old), Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Yemen, and North Korea. | Apply for a passport Consult your local government website for information on traveling to Egypt. Apply for a tourist visa through your local Egyptian consulate or embassy. Bring money for your visa application fee. Bring additional documentation, if needed. Apply for pre-approval at the Egyptian Consulate, if necessary. |
The formula to calculate an annualized rate of return (ARR) may look fairly intimidating at first. However, once you break it down into pieces, it's not as difficult as it looks. The full formula is ARR = (1 + rate of return per period)# of periods in a year – 1. The 1 simply turns a percentage into a whole number so you can compound it. That's why it's subtracted at the end to get your final rate. Essentially, all you do is compound the rate of return by the number of periods. If you have a monthly rate of return, you would compound the rate by 12. A weekly return would be compounded by 52, while a daily return would be compounded by 365. To calculate the rate of return on your investment, subtract the ending value of your investment from the beginning value of your investment, then divide that number by the beginning value of your investment. Multiply the result by 100 to get your rate of return. For example, if you set up a portfolio with $10,000, and it now has a balance of $11,025, you have a total gain of $1,025. According to the equation, your rate of return is (11,025 – 10,000 / $10,000) x 100 = 10.25%. Quantify the period of time over which you had the gain. Then divide (usually 365, the number of days in a year) by that number to find out how many of those periods are in one year. For example, suppose you had a 10.25% rate of return on an investment that was 65 days old. The number of 65-day periods in a year is 365 / 65 = 5.615. If your rate of return happened to be a single day or a single month, you can skip this step and compound your rate of return by 365 (days) or 12 (months). Place the number of periods in a year in the formula to annualize your rate of return. Complete the calculation using the xy button on your calculator. For example, your equation for the ARR continuing the example would be (1 + 0.1025)5.615 – 1 = 0.7296 or 72.96%. Your annualized rate of return on the investment, therefore, is 72.96%. | Familiarize yourself with the formula. Calculate your rate of return. Determine the period to which your rate of return applies. Compound your rate of return by the number of periods in a year. |
Rub down the metal surfaces of the area you are painting using 600-grit sandpaper. Rub the sandpaper back and forth over the entire area. You will slowly start to see the paint flaking away from the car. Once the majority of the paint has been removed, switch to 1500-grit sandpaper. Make sure that any rust on the car is thoroughly sanded off. This is a long process but will make your paint job look much better. Removing rust can sometimes leave holes in the metal. Fill up the holes with a putty that is designed for cars or metal. Squeeze the putty directly out of the tube into the hole until it completely covered. Smooth the surface and remove any excess putty using a flat-edged putty knife. Allow the putty to dry for 1 hour before rubbing it over with 1200-grit sand paper. Car putty can be purchased online or from a hardware store. Remove any dust or dirt from the area using an old dry cloth. If there is any wax or stubborn dirt, try wiping it off using cellulose thinner. This will help to dissolve the wax and baked on dirt. Wipe the cellulose thinner over the area using an old cloth. You will only need a small amount as it is extremely potent. Cellulose thinner can be purchased from a hardware store. Always use cellulose thinner in a well-ventilated area as the fumes can be toxic. Rip off pieces of painters tape and use them to cover any exposed surfaces that you don't want paint on. If you are trying to cover a large surface, such as a window, tape pieces of paper over the surface to protect it from the spray paint. Don't forget to cover any areas that aren't metal, such as car bumpers, wheel rims, side mirrors, and window frames. Painters tape can be purchased from a hardware store. Lay paper under your car if you don't want paint on the ground surface. | Sand the car using 600-grit sandpaper. Repair any holes in the metal with putty. Clean the surface of the car using a dry cloth. Cover any areas not being painted using painters tape and paper. |
Even if you and your sister have arguments, she's still going to be your sister. Figure out the best way to cool off and then come back to her. Apologize and ask her if you can move forward. “I’m sorry I got so upset about you being late. There was no reason for me to yell. Can you forgive me?” “I really thought it was a bad idea for you to date that guy. Sorry. I was wrong -- he is a pretty cool guy, and it's certainly not my place to judge and then tell you what I think you should do.” “You were right. I was dressed completely wrong for that party and I had a terrible time. And since we had argued, I felt even worse. I should have come with you and your friends.” You and your sister are together for life, and if your sister asks your advice, be honest while also being diplomatic and sympathetic. Even if it's not what she wants to hear, you are in a better position than almost anyone to tell her what you actually think and make her listen. She is also in that same position for you. Parental advice can sometimes feel meddling, but a sibling's advice is often just what you need. Your family is often your best support throughout your life, and your sister could be the most important part of that. She will be with you through the big events in your life, and having someone to turn to in difficult times that really knows you can be incredibly helpful. She probably knows you better than anyone else, and it's to your advantage to keep your relationship strong and close. Everyone has difficult moments, and sometimes a sibling can help comfort you better than anyone, and vice versa. It's usually not about giving advice -- if she wants it, she will ask -- but just about being there when things don't go well. Be a good listener. Really paying attention to her problems can be helpful to her and deepen the relationship the two of you have. If you don't like telling her how much you love her, do kind things for her. Give thoughtful gifts, celebrate with her when things are going well, and be there to cheer her up when life isn't so easy. | Work through disagreements. Be honest with her. Keep her informed about your life. Be an emotional support. Make sure she knows how much she means to you. |
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