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You’ll be able to find the proper size for your underwear across brands if you know your waist and hip measurements. Use a tape measure to measure your natural waist and the fullest part of your hips so you can choose the most comfortable size for your body. You can find your natural waist by bending sideways. A crease will form at your waist to help you identify it. Keep the tape measure parallel to the ground when you measure your hips. It's a good idea to measure both your waist and hips twice to make sure that you get the same measurement both times. Once you have your waist and hip measurements, you can consult the sizing information for any underwear you’re considering to ensure a proper fit. Checking your measurement is important, because sometimes you don't get it right the first time. If your measurements are different on the second try, measure them a third time. One of these sets should match up, so use that set of measurements when shopping. No one wants to be pulling at their underwear all day to keep it from slipping or falling down. Choose underwear that has firm elastic in the waistband so you know it will stay in place. While firm elastic at the waist is helpful in underwear, avoid styles with elasticized leg holes. They have a tendency to bunch up, which can be uncomfortable. Underwear that's too tight doesn't just lead to unflattering bulges and lumps beneath your clothing; it can also cause skin chafing and irritation from the friction. In general, any underwear that's tight enough to leave marks on your skin is too tight. Underwear that's too tight also doesn't breathe as well, so it can lead to health issues and leave you a little sweaty. Before leaving the house for the day, it's important to make sure that your undies are lying smoothly against your body. Any pair that bunches, rolls, or sags under your clothing is going to be uncomfortable because you’ll be tugging at them to keep them from pinching your skin or falling down. Not only can bunching underwear be uncomfortable in the long run, but it can also look messy and ruin even the best outfit. This is especially important with dresses and skirts! If your underwear is bunching, readjust it so that it sits properly on you. If it still bunches, switch to a different pair. Bunching, rolling, and sagging is often a sign of old, worn underwear; it means that the fabric has lost its stretch and is now too big for you. | Measure your waist and hips. Double check your measurements to consult sizing information. Look for firm elastic. Avoid underwear that’s too tight. Check for bunching, rolling, or sagging. |
This Pilates exercise will stretch out the zones you have worked in the previous exercises and is also great for strengthening your lower back. The breathing is the same as before, again in four breaths. Change position to sit down with your legs in front of you, hip distance apart. If you are uncomfortable like this, then sit on a small towel or slightly bend your knees. As you inhale, lift up your arms until they are parallel to the floor, palms in. Contract your abdominals and simultaneously curve your entire back away from your arms, relaxing your neck. Draw the breath into the back of your rib cage, then exhale and reverse the movement, drawing your shoulders down to finish. Be sure not to change the height of the arms. | Prepare. Lift arms. Exhale. Inhale deeply here. Repeat the same thing five times. |
We propose a novel autoencoding model called Pairwise Augmented GANs.We train a generator and an encoder jointly and in an adversarial manner.The generator network learns to sample realistic objects.In turn, the encoder network at the same time is trained to map the true data distribution to the prior in latent space.To ensure good reconstructions, we introduce an augmented adversarial reconstruction loss.Here we train a discriminator to distinguish two types of pairs: an object with its augmentation and the one with its reconstruction.We show that such adversarial loss compares objects based on the content rather than on the exact match.We experimentally demonstrate that our model generates samples and reconstructions of quality competitive with state-of-the-art on datasets MNIST, CIFAR10, CelebA and achieves good quantitative results on CIFAR10. | We propose a novel autoencoding model with augmented adversarial reconstruction loss. We intoduce new metric for content-based assessment of reconstructions. |
It's best to have a mechanic do this both for maximum safety and to ensure safe refrigerant disposal. Your mechanic will know the required EPA procedures for removing and getting rid of old refrigerant. Have the mechanic remove any remaining mineral oil from the system. Make sure that the mechanic flushes the system with a solvent that's compatible with R-134a. The mineral oil that is put back into your system should match the old oil. If you had PAG oil, then the mechanic should use PAG oil again. The desiccant helps to remove moisture that may accumulate in your A/C system. If your A/C system uses an accumulator, you'll find it at the evaporator outlet. You'll find the receiver-drier in systems that use an expansion valve to control refrigerant flow. It's connected to the high-pressure liquid line, between the condenser and the expansion valve. Make sure that your desiccant is compatible with R-134a refrigerant. Do this even if you don't think that you need to replace them so that you don't have to do it later if they don't seal. When you remove an old O-ring, tape it to a piece of paper. Write down exactly where that O-ring came from and keep the papers for a while. If you have a leak at a connection, grab the O-ring that you took replaced. Double-check to make sure that you replaced the old O-ring with a new O-ring that was the right size. Most A/C leaks are caused by O-rings that aren't properly installed. The hoses that you used with the R-12 refrigerant should work as long as they aren't cracked or damaged. If they are damaged, replace them. When your system pressure gets too high, the cutout switch will shut off the compressor to keep from damaging your A/C parts and to prevent the system from venting refrigerant. You'll find this tube connected to the high-pressure side at or near the evaporator. In some cases, you may find it in the condenser outlet. Don't try to clean an orifice tube. You'll need to replace it instead. Make sure to use the viscosity recommended in your car's operating manual. | Make sure that all of the old refrigerant has been vacuumed out of your air conditioning system. Install an accumulator or receiver-drier that contains desiccant. Replace the O-rings, which are usually found at every connection. Double-check your hoses. Install a high-pressure cutout switch if you don't have one or replace your old one. Check the orifice tube. Add the appropriate PAG oil if your mechanic did not. |
It is "oneesama." It translates to "elder sister." However, oneesama isn't really a word you would use on a day-to-day basis. Perhaps if you were apologizing to your sister for a huge offense, in awe of her, or just a super-polite person in all situations, you would use it. There are some elements of the word you might want to consider. In Japanese, honorifics (suffixes that indicate status and respect) are very important. It's best to understand them. "O-" This prefix indicates respect. On other forms of sister, it's optional, but if you dropped it from "oneesama," because... "-sama" is the most respectful honorific in mainstream Japanese. It emphasizes that the speaker is lower in status than the person they're talking about. In Japanese-to-English translations, this is often translated as "Lord," "Lady," or "Sir." (It is used for either gender.) Dropping "o-" while using "-sama" would be something like saying "his Highness, the illustrious buddy of mine." "Ne" or "nee" can be found in every Japanese word for "elder sister." However, you need to make it a "pure" o-sound. Notice how in "oh" your voice blurs into a "w" sound. That never happens in Japanese. Your first instinct might be to say "knee," but the pronunciation is closer to "neigh." Only "i" makes the long e sound in Japanese. Again, you need to keep a pure "e" sound. Don't let it blur into a "y" sound. Note that "nee" is actually made up of two syllables. This is a difficult thing to pronounce for an English speaker; try clapping for each syllable while saying them slowly to get a sense of it. It's probably almost identical to what you pronounced it as in your head. The Japanese "a" is pronounced like the a in "father." Again, don't let it drift into another sound. Keep it short and clipped. "Sa-ma.' Japanese is spoken with minimal inflection, so try not to emphasize any syllable. You should sound monotonous, if anything. | Learn most respectful word for elder sister. Break it down. Make "o" sounds like "o" in gopher or oh. "-nee-" is a bit tough. "-sama" is simpler. Put it together. |
State how many rak’ah you plan to perform for your Witr prayer. It is important to have good intentions and to pray to please Allah. Start the rak’ah by standing up straight for prayer. Then, bow forward and prostrate. Finally, sit and prostrate. You have now performed one rak’ah of Witr. Start by standing for prayer. Keep your hands over your chest and grasp your left hand with your right hand. To bow: bend at the waist and rest your hands on your knees. Keep your back straight, and then make a recitation silently to yourself (for example, Subhana Rabil Azeem or glory to my lord the mighty). To prostrate: Put your forehead to the floor and your hands to either side. Remember to keep your elbows off the floor. In this position, you can make a recitation (e.g., Subhana Rabil Azeem or glory to my lord the mighty) Place your hands on your thighs and close to your knees. Then, you hold your right hand closed with your thumb and middle finger touching to form a circle. You point your index finger towards Qiblah. You then recite the Tashahhud. Bear witness to God and to his servant Muhammad. Sit down and turn your head to the right shoulder, then say, “Assalaamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah.” You then turn your head to the left and repeat the same phrase. You have now completed the peace offering or tasleem. You may choose to perform one, three, five, seven, nine, or eleven prayer units or rak’ah. For example, you can choose from the following options for praying Witr: Pray a one rak'ah Witr prayer. You have now performed the Sunnah. Pray a three rak’ah Witr prayer. There are two options for performing the three rak’ah Witr prayer. In the first option, you can pray the three rak’ah in a row and then offer a final tashahhud. The tashahhud is the test of faith. In the second option, you say the tasleem after performing two rak’ah and then pray one more rak’ah. Pray a five or seven rak’ah of Witr. If you want to perform a five or seven rak’ah, you should perform the rak’ah continuously and then offer one tashahhud and say the tasleem at the end. Pray a nine rak’ah Witr. Perform the rak’ah continuously, one after another. In the eighth rak’ah, you should perform the tashahhud. In the ninth rak’ah, you should offer the final tashahhud. Finally, you should say the tasleem. Pray an eleven rak’ah Witr. If you pray an eleven rak’ah Witr, you should say tasleem after every two rak’ah. | Silently state your intention to pray Witr. Learn how to perform one prayer unit or rak’ah of Witr. Learn to offer the tashahhud. Teach yourself to say the tasleem and give peace. Pray an odd number of rak’ah for your Witr prayer. |
Start with the stove heat on high to get the oil nice and hot, quickly. The onions should sizzle when you put them in the pan with the oil. Once you see oil evaporating a little bit, the oil is ready for the onions. It's easier to fry onions in smaller portions, so for 2 sliced onions, you can try frying 3 batches or so. Deep fry the onions on medium heat until they turn a golden brown. This should take about 10-20 minutes. While they are sizzling in the oil, gently mix the onions around to keep all of them coated, and to disperse the heat and oil evenly. If the flame is very high the onions will burn on the outside and remain watery on the inside. Use a big, perforated spoon (a spoon with holes in it for drainage) to removes the onions from the pan once they are golden brown. You want a perforated spoon to drain out excess oil. Place the onions on a plate with a paper towel on it, to absorb the rest of the excess oil. Put the onions aside for later. | Heat the oil in the pan. Add your onions to the oil. Reduce the flame to medium. Take out the onions from the pan. |
While standing, hold the sheet horizontally in front of you. Fold the sheet widthwise until it is the proper length. It should cover from your waist to the ground. Holding the folded sheet horizontally behind you at your waist. Wrap a few feet of one end around your waist to make a skirt. Tuck this short length behind your back. Still holding the folded sheet horizontally behind you. Now wrap the longer end around to the front. when crossing your front, pin the upper rail of the two ends together at your waist. Continue this longer end all the way around your body, across the front of your waist, under your arm, and across your the back. Then back to the front again, under your arm. Once the longer end is at the front again, cross over your chest and over the opposite shoulder. The end will drape over your shoulder and rest on your back. | Fold for height. Wrap first end around waist. Wrap second end around front. Continue wrapping. Toss over shoulder. |
Your parents want to make sure you know how to care for any pet. Spend some time online looking up the basics of rabbit care on websites like the Humane Society and the ASPCA. Rabbits usually live in cages or huts that are stocked with cedar or wood shavings. If your parents worry about messes, rabbits can be litter trained. Rabbits primarily eat grass hay, dark green vegetables, and pellets. Let your parents know you understand how to feed your rabbit a healthy diet. Your parents want to make sure your rabbit is treated well. Look up how to socialize and handle a rabbit. With any pet, parents tend to worry about care and cost. Luckily, most concerns can be addressed if you're proactive about finding solutions. Ask yourself why your parents may say "No" and jot down a list of potential reasons they may refuse. Cost is usually a major concern for parents. Research how much rabbits typically cost at shelters and pet stores, as well as costs associated for food and supplies. Time is another big issue. Your parents will want to make sure your rabbit gets the care it needs. Some people tend to think of rabbits as messy pets. Your parents may worry about things like the smell caused by a rabbit's cage. Once you have a list of concerns, go through your list. Think of ways you could address the concerns in case your parents raise them while you're talking. This can really help show your parents you have maturely thought this through. If cost is an issue, you could offer to get a part time job to pay for the rabbit's care. If your parents are worried about time, look at your own schedule. Find pockets of time each day where you could commit to caring for your rabbit. Offer to clean the cage regularly and keep it in your room. This can help clear up concerns about smell. It's normal to be nervous if you're making a big request. Practicing ahead of time can help. You can jot down a rough idea of what you want to say and then rehearse in front of a mirror. This helps you go into the conversation calm. Don't write out exactly what you're going to say, as you want to have room to improvise. Just jot down a rough idea. You want to approach your parents when they're in a good mood, so look for times when they're not busy. For example, you could bring the issue up on a Saturday afternoon instead of a busy weeknight. | Do some research on the basics of rabbit care. Make a list of potential concerns your parents may have. Find ways to address potential concerns. Practice what you're going to say first. Pick a good time to talk. |
In the field of Continual Learning, the objective is to learn several tasks one after the other without access to the data from previous tasks.Several solutions have been proposed to tackle this problem but they usually assume that the user knows which of the tasks to perform at test time on a particular sample, or rely on small samples from previous data and most of them suffer of a substantial drop in accuracy when updated with batches of only one class at a time.In this article, we propose a new method, OvA-INN, which is able to learn one class at a time and without storing any of the previous data.To achieve this, for each class, we train a specific Invertible Neural Network to output the zero vector for its class.At test time, we can predict the class of a sample by identifying which network outputs the vector with the smallest norm.With this method, we show that we can take advantage of pretrained models by stacking an invertible network on top of a features extractor.This way, we are able to outperform state-of-the-art approaches that rely on features learning for the Continual Learning of MNIST and CIFAR-100 datasets.In our experiments, we are reaching 72% accuracy on CIFAR-100 after training our model one class at a time. | We propose to train an Invertible Neural Network for each class to perform class-by-class Continual Learning. |
Use the search bar at the top of the YouTube site. Your video will load, and you will see the "Content Warning" screen asking you to log in. Clicking on the URL in the address bar will highlight it. repeat after YouTube in the address bar. For example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLUvOtqTmYM would become http://www.youtuberepeat.com/watch?v=MLUvOtqTmYM Press ↵ Enter to open the video on the redirect site. You will be able to watch the video without having to be logged in. | Type in the name of the video. Hit ↵ Enter, or click on the magnifying glass to search. Click on the video's link. Click on the video's URL. Type . Load the video. |
This is a free tool called Online Convert, which you can use to convert a WordPerfect document (and various other types of files) to the Microsoft Word .docx format. There are many different options for file converters online. If you don't want to use this one, you can search for "WPD to DOCX converter." The steps on other converters should be similar. It's in the green box at the center of the screen. This uploads the file to the converter. It's below the green box. The file will now be converted. Once the process is complete, a download button will appear. Depending on your computer, the Save or Save As window may automatically pop up. It's the green button under the "Your converted file" header. The converted file will now download to your computer. | Go to https://document.online-convert.com/convert-to-docx in a web browser. Click Choose Files. Select the WordPerfect document and click Open. Click Start conversion. Click Download if the Save window didn't appear. Open the folder to which you want to save your file. Click Save. |
If your child is very scared of falling, consider helping her by putting training wheels on her bike so that she can practice pedalling without the fear of falling. Once she has mastered riding the bike with training wheels, take the training wheels off and proceed to the next step. Grass is good to practice on because it provides a cushion for when your child falls while she practices pedalling. Pick a spot that has a gentle slope to it to help your child practice going up and downhill. The hill should decline just enough that the bike can roll without your child pedalling it. You can even take the pedals off of the bike to help your child practice. Instruct your child to avoid touching the ground with her feet until she makes it down the hill. Doing this will help her to gain a sense of balance. Once your child can go down the hill comfortably, put the pedals back on and have your child place her feet on the pedals. Instruct her to avoid pedalling, put instead to just go down the hill with her feet on the pedals. Bring your child (and the bike) to a flat surface. Have your child get on to the bike, with one foot on the ground holding her up. Bring one pedal up so that it is at its tallest height and ready for your child to place her foot on it and start pedalling. Explain again that the bike will begin to move when she presses the pedal down with her foot. Explain that you need to push the pedal alternately. Show that when one pedal is up, the other is down. Explain that your child needs to push one pedal down first, and then push the other when down when it is at its highest point. Remind her that the faster she pedals, the faster the bike will go. Hold on to the bike seat and have your child begin to pedal. Run behind or beside the bike while your child pedals on her own. When she (and you) feel confident with her pedalling skills, allow her to try pedalling on her own. You can even give her a little push to help get her momentum going. | Consider putting training wheels on your child’s bike. Select a grassy area with no traffic. Have your child practice going downhill without pedalling. Set the pedal up so your child can start pedalling without training wheels. Explain the act of pedalling on each alternate pedal. Hold on to your child while she practices pedalling. |
25” x 6.25” stiff craft felt. Some craft felt is very, very expensive. You’d never think felt would cost a pretty penny, but it can. Skip that aisle and go for the stiffer, cheap version that most craft supply stores have, too. You need it to be stiff anyway. This shape of box has a taller bottom half and a shorter lid, hence the size discrepancy between the two sheets of felt. Of course, you can adjust these dimensions how you see fit. You’re holding in your hands two box halves that are ready to go once you glue them together. You can use whatever you have on hand, though hot glue is easiest. Just dab a bit on the center of the tabs, making sure not to squeeze it outward and all over the sides of the box. Let it dry for a few minutes, holding the tabs to the sides of the box. Then place the box top over the base of the box and marvel at your handiwork. | Get one piece of 9” x 9” stiff craft felt and one piece of 6. Glue the tabs to the sides and voilà. |
The scrotum of a bull should look football shaped, and for most yearlings, scrotal circumference should range from 35" to 40", depending on the breed. Smaller bulls tend to have smaller scrotal circumferences than big bulls. Irregular shaped testicles (uneven size, epididymis not at the bottom of the testes, etc.) can be genetically passed on to sons and daughters. Scrotal conformation in sons could be worse, and in daughters, udder conformation could cause decrease in milking ability, large teats, sagginess in the udder, and cause the udder to break down early. A cow should have an udder with uniform quarters and small teats. Each teat should be equally spaced under each quarter. Teats should not be large, as large teats make it more difficult for a newborn calf to latch onto and suckle from or to get adequate colostrum from. The udder should the tucked neatly away in between her hind legs, with a level udder floor and no exhibition of any quartering (i.e., one quarter is larger than the other). The udder should blend in with the lower part of the belly quite smoothly, with no V or crevice between the udder and the belly. It should attach high up behind the back legs, and not be tilted up in front or down in the back. The median suspensory ligament is responsible for proper attachment to the cow's body wall. A poor suspensory ligament will allow the udder to hang down too far from the body and subjects the udder to serious problems like mastitis and risk of injury. Like in dairy cows, producers that select for more milk production in terms of higher maternal weaning weight and milk Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) values have a moderate genetic antagonism with udder quality. Thus, it is always best to match genetics with environmental conditions you are raising your cattle in, and never go to extremes, especially with beef cows. | Scrotal conformation in bulls: Teat and udder conformation in cows: Poor udder conformation in your beef or dairy herd will reduce udder longevity of your cattle. |
Double-click the document you want to convert into a JPEG. This will open the document in Microsoft Word. It's an option in the top-left corner of your Mac's screen. This option is near the top of the drop-down File menu. You'll see this box toward the middle of the "Save As" window. A drop-down menu will appear. It's near the middle of the drop-down menu. While a DOC (Word) file isn't directly convertible to a JPEG file, a PDF is. It's a blue button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Your file has now been saved as a PDF; you'll likely find it on the desktop. To be able to save the PDF as a JPEG, you need to use the Preview application on the Mac because not all third-party PDF applications have this feature. To do this: Click once the PDF file. Click File at the top of the screen. Select Open With in the drop-down menu. Click Preview. This option is in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. It's toward the middle of the drop-down menu. This box is near the bottom of the "Export" page. Doing so will allow you to save the PDF version of your Word document as a JPEG file. You'll see a slider appear below the Format box; clicking and dragging it right will increase your JPEG's quality, while dragging it left will decrease the quality. This is helpful if you need to lower the image's size (wherein you would lower the quality). It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Your Word document is now preserved in JPEG format. | Open the Word document. Click File. Click Save As. Click the "Format" drop-down box. Click PDF. Click Save. Open the PDF file with Preview. Click File. Click Export. Click Format. Click JPEG. Click Save. |
The Facebook app icon is a white "f" on a dark-blue background. Facebook will open to your News Feed if you're already logged in. If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address (or phone number) and password, then tap Log in. It's either in the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android). Doing so opens a menu. You'll find it at the top of the menu. This will take you to your profile page. This tab is just above the status box near the top of your profile page. It's a tab in the upper-right corner of the page. This option is in the upper-left side of the Albums page. Fill out the following fields: Album name - Type in the name of your album here. Add a description (optional) - Type in a brief description for your album here. Tap the Friends or Public bar, then select an audience and tap Done. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. You may have to scroll down to find it. Doing so opens the album. It's in the middle of the page. This will bring up your mobile device's camera roll. You may first have to tap the grid icon, which resembles four squares, on the left side of the page. Tap each photo you want to upload, then tap Done. This will add your selected photo(s) to your album. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so confirms your decision and uploads the photo(s). | Open Facebook. Tap ☰. Tap your name. Scroll down and tap Photos. Tap Albums. Tap Create Album. Enter your album's information. Determine who can view your album. Tap Save. Tap your album. Tap Add Photos/Videos. Select photos to upload. Tap Upload. |
Own up to your mistakes and apologize to your parents right away. Take full responsibility for your actions without blaming someone else. Share your regret and tell them how it will be different next time. For example, say, “I promised I’d be home at 10 and I wasn't. I prioritized my own fun over your rules. I’m sorry I stayed out and it won't happen again.” Your parents might feel disappointed, upset, or angry, so let them be upset. They won't get over broken trust right away. Give them some time to cool down and recover. In the meantime, be on your best behavior. Don't breach their trust any more. If you’ve made a mistake, ask how you can regain their trust back. Being proactive by asking might show them that you’re mature and want to make things right. However, be prepared. They might ask you to do more chores or show more responsibility with something else. For example, say, “I know I let you down when I lied about going out with that friend. How can I get your trust back?” | Give a sincere apology. Give it some time. Ask how you can regain their trust. |
The S model has a touch-sensitive button, and may not work with a gloved finger or if you use a fingernail. Press the button with your bare finger to turn the console on. An overheating power supply is one of the most common reasons that an Xbox 360 will not start. Many people tuck the power supply away, but this can lead to heat build-up. Make sure your power supply is well-ventilated and not blocked by other object. Unplug the power supply on both ends and let it sit for at least an hour to cool. Make sure the fan in the power supply is still functioning. You should be able to hear a faint whirring sound when the power supply is plugged in and turned on. If the fan has failed, you'll need to get a new power supply. If you get two red lights on your Xbox 360 Power button, your console is overheating. Turn it off for a few hours to let it cool down. Make sure that the Xbox 360 is placed in a well-ventilated area and that no other objects are directly next top it or stacked on top of it. There is a lot of anecdotal evidence that keeping your Xbox 360 horizontal will lead to better cooling. If your Xbox 360 is displaying four red lights, your video cable may be damaged or incompatible, or the connection isn't complete. Check that all of the plugs are connected properly. Try using a replacement official video cable to see if your problem is fixed. Sometimes you can have too many things connected to your Xbox 360, causing it to draw too much power. This is especially common with modified consoles with unofficial hard drives or other peripherals. Disconnect everything you can and try to start the console again. This failure is commonly accompanied by error code E68 on your TV. A common cause of failure for Xbox 360 consoles is bent pins in the USB ports causing a short circuit: Examine the USB ports on the Xbox 360, both in the front and in the back. If any of the pins inside are touching each other or the casing of the port, they are likely causing a short circuit. With the Xbox unplugged, use tweezers to gently bend the pins back to their original position. Avoid using the USB port in the future if possible so that the pins don't get bent again. | Use a bare finger to press the Power button (Xbox 360 S). Let the power supply cool. Let the console cool. Try a different video cable. Disconnect any peripherals. Look for bent pins in the USB ports. |
Neural machine translation systems have reached state of the art performance in translating text and widely deployed. Yet little is understood about how these systems function or break. Here we show that NMT systems are susceptible to producing highly pathological translations that are completely untethered from the source material, which we term hallucinations. Such pathological translations are problematic because they are are deeply disturbing of user trust and easy to find. We describe a method t generate hallucinations and show that many common variations of the NMT architecture are susceptible to them.We study a variety of approaches to reduce the frequency of hallucinations, including data augmentation, dynamical systems and regularization techniques and show that data augmentation significantly reduces hallucination frequency.Finally, we analyze networks that produce hallucinations and show signatures of hallucinations in the attention matrix and in the stability measures of the decoder. | We introduce and analyze the phenomenon of "hallucinations" in NMT, or spurious translations unrelated to source text, and propose methods to reduce its frequency. |
Go to https://www.facebook.com/. This will open your Facebook News Feed if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your email address (or phone number) and password in the top-right side of the page. This tab is on the left side of the page in the column of options. If you don't see Groups here: click in the upper-right side of the page, then click Manage Groups in the drop-down menu. It's in the upper-left side of the page. Click the name of a group that you want to post in. You can only post in groups of which you're a member. This option is below the post box that's below the cover photo. Doing so will open a new poll post. Click the text box at the top of the poll window, then type in your poll's question. Click the + Add an option... text field below the question, then type in an answer. Repeat this process for each answer you want to provide. Each time you click a + Add an option... field, a new blank one will appear below the one you're currently using. Select Poll Options in the bottom-left corner of the post, then uncheck Allow anyone to add options or Allow people to choose multiple options if needed. Skip this step if you're happy with the poll's settings as they are. It's in the bottom-right corner of the poll window. Doing so will post your poll on the group's page. Members will be able to choose an answer (or multiple answers) for your question. | Open Facebook. Click Groups. Click the Groups tab. Select a group. Click Create Poll. Enter your poll's question. Enter answers to your poll. Edit your poll's options. Click Post. |
There are countless pastimes to try and you never know when you’ll find a new skill that ignites your passion , or rediscover an old one that fell by the wayside. Plus, learning new skills keeps your brain healthy and your mind sharp. Rediscover subjects or activities you enjoyed in high school or college, such as a foreign language or photography. You may even have old textbooks or materials that can help get you started. or sketch. Grab a pencil and a piece of paper and start doodling. You can do this with a variety of household items, such as pens, paper or napkins. In addition to keeping you from boredom, studies show that the act of drawing provides several health benefits, including reducing stress. Drawing will help spark that creative mood and lead you to other creative endeavors. Coloring provides many of the health benefits drawing or sketching provides, in addition to being more accessible if you feel you can't draw well. Many stores sell adult coloring books that provide complex patterns for the older artist. Painting is a great creative outlet if you have the materials and time necessary. Painting allows you to work with color, which exercises different creative muscles than drawing. As with drawing, writing can boost your imagination. There are no limits and your imagination can be as free and crazy as you want. Try several genres to see which appeal to you most. Write a book or short story. Working on a longer project will keep you occupied for a long period of time and ensures you always have something you could work on. There are writing events and communities available to offer you advice and keep you on track. Draw pictures to go with your story to combine several fun creative skills into one activity. Write a letter. A handwritten letter shows a degree of effort and thought and can make a friend's day, particularly if you haven't seen them in a long time. Find a pen pal. Writing to someone in a different country is a great way of understanding different cultures, and meeting new and interesting people. Film and photography are great creative endeavors that nearly everyone can start. Cell phone cameras are very powerful and have a host of editing software available to make editing a breeze. Post your creations on the internet and show all of your friends. There are numerous outlets for video and photography on the web, such as Instagram and Facebook. Vlogging, gaming, and live streaming are a few video genres that are popular on the web. YouTube, Twitch, and other similar video hosting/live streaming sites can let you earn money for attracting an audience with your videos. Your new hobby could turn into your new career. or eat something. Whether you are a novice or professional, you can always improve your cooking skills. Cook something you really enjoy buying when you go out to restaurants or give a new dish a try. Pick up some cook books from the library or buy some at the book store for some ideas. The Internet has plenty of websites dedicated to the art of cooking. Pick up a new recipe or upload your own to get feedback. | Learn a new skill. Draw Write. Make a video or shoot photography. Cook |
Many schools with uniforms do not allow direct modification of the uniforms, but will allow accessories and small additions. If you are unsure of what exactly you can and cannot do, check with the office beforehand. Personality is the biggest factor in how you'd like to change your uniform. Pick your style and stick with it. | Figure out what is allowed and what is not as far as uniform modification in your school dress code. Decide what kind of statement you'd like to make. |
In order to avoid unwanted seedlings, prune off the flowers as they begin to fade or die. This type of pruning is commonly called deadheading. Deadheading also helps the plant put its energy towards new blooms, rather than trying to keep the old blooms alive. Cut the stems all the way off at the base. Any flowers that are left on the plant will drop seeds onto the soil and new seedlings will emerge around the parent plant the following spring. The seedlings that grow from dropped seeds the previous season can be allowed to grow. However, they should be carefully dug up and moved as soon as they are large enough to handle to prevent overcrowding. If you remove the seeds from your roses, you can collect those seeds and grow them in a greenhouse. Keep in mind that the seedlings may not look like the parent plant. Seeds from hybrid plants often produce plants that look like winter roses from a previous generation. | Deadhead your flowers. Manage the seedlings that appear. Consider propagating seeds in a greenhouse. |
When you create a plastic canvas, you don't want any loose threads hanging from your masterpiece. To accomplish this, and secure your row of stitches in the process, you need to stitch over the tail. Thread your needle with approximately three feet of yarn or floss. Insert the needle through the backside of the canvas until you are left with a two-inch tail of yarn or floss. Hold the tail against the back of your canvas so that it runs along your stitch line. Execute your stitches over the tail until it is completely covered. When you complete a row or rows of stitches, you do not want to mar your creation with a bulky knot or a hanging tail. To create a clean, finish on the back of the canvas: Flip the canvas so that its back faces up. Insert your needle and yarn through several completed stitches. Pull the yarn or floss tight. Trim the yarn or floss as close to the canvas as possible. There are two basic stitches you may use to finish the edges of your plastic canvas: the lark's head knot and the overcast stitch. The lark's head knot is used to create a fringe edge. On patterns this stitch appears as “larks head.” Insert the needle through the top of the canvas at an edge hole. Pull the thread or yarn to the left side. Pull the needle up through the back of the canvas at the same hole. Create a loop in the thread or yarn. The loop will hang from the backside of the canvas. Insert the tails through the loop and pull tight. Repeat. If you prefer a clean edge, use an overcast stitch instead of a lark's head knot. On patterns, this stitch appears as “overcast.” Pull the needle up through the back of the canvas at an edge hole. Wrap the thread or floss tightly against the edge of the canvas. Pull the needle up through the back of the canvas at the neighboring edge hole. Wrap the thread or floss tightly against the edge of the canvas. Repeat. Produce one stitch per hole along the edge and inner corner of the canvas. Create 2 to 3 stitches per hole located on the outside corners. If you need to create a larger canvas, you can stitch together two or more pieces with a whipstitch. In patterns, this stitch appears as “whipstitch.” Stack your canvas on top of each other so that the edges are flush. Pull the needle up through the two canvases at the top edge hole. Wrap the thread or floss tightly against the edges of the canvas. Insert the needle into the next hole and pull it through. Wrap the thread or floss tightly against the edge of the canvas. Repeat until you reach the bottom of the canvas. | Start a row of stitches. Finish a row of stitches. Create a fringe edge. Create a clean edge. Connect pieces of plastic canvas. |
To personalize your goldfish, think of a name that suits it. Look at how it swims, what it does, and how it looks and think of a name that would fit its character. If you give it a unique name, you may even be able to say the name as a cue when you train it. Some common goldfish names are Bubbles, Comet, and Spot. Even though you may not know the history of your goldfish, doesn't mean that he doesn't have one. Use your imagination and think of their backstory. Come up with a tale about how he was born, who their parents were, and how he ended up in your house. Think about the perilous journey and all the miles your goldfish must have swum. You can write a short story or draw pictures showing your goldfish's journey. Interact with your goldfish by talking to it. It may not understand what you are trying to say, but treating it like a pet will make you appreciate it more. Goldfish are living beings and should be treated with respect just like any other animal. If you have no one to talk to, you can get your troubles off your chest by talking to your goldfish. Even though they may not understand you, your goldfish will appreciate your company. While goldfish can live to be over ten years old, many common household goldfish do not make it that far. Instead of flushing deceased goldfish down the toilet, create a memorial or give it a proper burial in your backyard. Get your family to come out and say a couple of words about the fish so that it will be remembered. Bury passed-away goldfish with their favorite stone or decoration from the fish tank. | Give your goldfish a name. Create a backstory for your goldfish. Talk to your goldfish. Memorialize old goldfish. |
There are different styles of miniature resin ponds that you can create. Think of what kind of pond you'd like to create and consider the aesthetic of your lawn or garden. Examples of ponds that you can build include a miniature koi pond, a frozen winter themed pond, or even a science-fiction toxic sludge pond. Once you settle on an idea, you can create a pond that reflects what you want to create. Consider different pond themes depending on the season or holiday. For example, during the autumn you can create a Halloween inspired miniature pond with mini pumpkins, ghouls, and ghosts. During the winter you can create a festive holiday pond with snow. Once you have a theme in mind, it's time that you start designing the look of your pond. Use a pencil and paper to sketch out a rough design of your pond. Remember to add the features for the ground around the actual pond, as well as the pond itself. Once you settle on a design that you like, you can begin to build your project. Draw the overall shape of the pond before you start moving into finer details like rocks, plants, and other features that will surround the pond. Your pond can have ragged or smooth edges. If you want to keep it simple, draw an oval pond with no fine details. The size of styrofoam you should get depends on how large you want your miniature pond to be. After you've designed the pond on a separate piece of paper, it's time that you transfer the image to your styrofoam. Use a marker to copy the design that you've created directly onto the face of the styrofoam. Draw the outer edges of your project before moving towards the center and drawing finer details. A great miniature pond size is a 1x1 feet (30.48x30.48 cm). Special details that you may want to add include bridges, foliage, fish, trees, pipes, waterfalls, and branches. | Determine the style or theme for your resin pond. Sketch out the design of the pond. Draw your pond design on a 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick piece of styrofoam. |
One of the first complaints presented to doctors by many people later diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease is an involuntary tremor or shaking of the hands, fingers, arms, legs, jaw, and face. You’re most likely to notice this tremor when your hands are at rest rather than when you’re using them, although you may see more tremors while your hands and arms are in use as the disease progresses. There are many causes of tremors. Parkinson's Disease is one of the most common causes, and tremors are often the first sign of the disease. The tremor and other symptoms may initially appear only on one side of the body, or they may appear worse on one side than the other. A repetitive “pill-rolling" movement between the thumb and finger—named because it looks as though the person is rolling a pill between their fingers—is characteristic of a Parkinsonian tremor. Some symptoms of Parkinson's are caused by the larger symptom of slowed movements (also known as bradykinesia). This primarily affects motor functions from walking and balance to writing and even motor functions that are often considered reflexive or spontaneous. These slowed movements are a very common early sign of Parkinson's, and may show up at the onset of the disease in 80% of patients. Some people might have a hard time describing what they are feeling and use words like “weakness,” “tiredness,” or “incoordination” when talking about these symptoms. Look for distortions in voluntary movements. In addition to involuntary movements, those with Parkinson's may experience disturbances in their voluntary movements beyond just slowness. Some of the treatments used for Parkinson's disease may cause abnormal involuntary movements, or an increase in movement, referred to as dyskinesia. These distortions (dyskinesias) can be similar to a “tic” in appearance and worsen with psychological stress. Advanced dyskinesia is most often seen in patients who have been on the medication Levodopa for some time. A common symptom of Parkinson's is a shuffling gait with short steps and a tendency to lean forward. People with Parkinson's often have difficulty with their balance, and there is sometimes a tendency to fall forward, causing the person to walk faster and faster to keep from falling over. This pattern is called a "festinating gait," and it is very common in Parkinson's disease. This symptom typically shows up in the later stages of the disease. Those with Parkinson's Disease often lean forward at the waist when standing or walking. This is because Parkinson's can cause posture and balance problems, including rigidity. There is a tendency to flex the arms and the head so that the person appears bent over with the elbows flexed and the head down. Rigidity can affect the whole body, and might you feel stiff or sore. Check for postural rigidity. Also referred to as “cog-wheeling,” this symptom presents as a hallmark, rigid motion when an examiner moves the arm of a patient through basic flexion and extension motions. The rigidity and resistance to movement is most obvious with passive movement of the wrists and elbow. Cog-wheeling may happen when the increased muscle tone related to rigidity is combined with a tremor. Some cognitive impairment is common, but usually not until late in the course of the disease. Around 90% of those with PD will show signs of speech disturbances at some point. These can present as quieter speech, breathy or hoarse qualities to the voice, and reduced precision with language. The voice often becomes soft or whispery because the vocal muscles lack mobility. Up to 60% of those with PD may show signs or anxiety or depression. PD affects some of the mood-stabilizing portions of the brain, which leads to this increased chance for depression, especially paired with the quality of life for patients in late stages of the disease. The muscles used to push food through the digestive system are also affected by PD. This can lead to a variety of gastrointestinal issues from incontinence to constipation. These same symptoms often present along with difficulty swallowing food as well. Many of the involuntary movements associated with Parkinson's make it increasingly difficult for those with the disease to get a full night of sleep. Other symptoms—such as muscle rigidity making it difficult to roll over at night or bladder issues leading to getting up at night to urinate frequently—compound the sleep disruptions experienced by those with PD. | Watch for tremors in your hands and/or fingers. Check for slowed or distorted movements. Look out for a shuffling gait. Examine your posture. Examine for cognitive impairment. Check for speech disturbances. Watch for signs of depression or anxiety. Check for gastrointestinal issues. Watch for difficulty sleeping. |
On the first move, pawns can move 2 spaces forward. En Passant is when your pawn is on the fourth space away from its original square. An opponents pawn moves 2 spaces forward, next to your pawn. Oh No! Your entire strategy has been upset. That is what you might think, but En Passant allows you to take the opposing pawn next to yours as though it had moved only one square. Your pawn moves to where the opposing pawn would have been if it had moved only one space forward. Be aware that this move is not always useful and may lead to problems, so don't just do it because you know how. It's the same with all moves: you must carefully assess the situation before moving. A pawn storm is useful when you and your opponent have castled to opposite sides of the board. Unless the center is locked or static, a pawn storm will merely weaken your king. Use the pawns parallel to you opponent's king to charge in and weaken the king. Again, as with all moves, don't just charge in. There is no reason to lose 3 or 4 pawns when you could avoid losing even one. Support the storm with your other pieces, make your opponent pay dearly for each piece. Used correctly, a pawn storm is a deadly weapon, however, make sure that you are ahead of your opponent's pawn storm! Castling is a defensive move where a King may move two spaces to the side and a Rook may hop over the King. To do this, there must be no pieces in between the Rook and the King. The Rook may not move more than one space past the King. Also, this can only be done if both pieces have yet to move. The move may not be made to get out of check nor if the king would be moving through or into a threatened square (out of, through, or into check). Lifting a rook is not so much a strategy as a fancy name for a move. Lifting a rook simply means that you bring your rook off of the back rank by first going up, and then to either side. A "Pin" is an incredibly powerful tactic that, when used correctly, can end a game instantly. Pinning a piece is when your piece attacks 2 pieces of equal or greater value. The term pinning the bishop to the king means that the bishop cannot move, or the king will be under attack. This is called an absolute pin, where moving the bishop is an illegal move, as it places the king in check. Another kind of pin is the familial pin. Instead of the king being behind the bishop, there may be a queen or a rook. In this case, the bishop can move, but it is only in rare cases a good idea, as it lays the more valuable piece behind it under attack. A skewer is similar to a pin, but instead of the bishop being in front of the king, the king is in front of the bishop. A skewer is when you put the king in check, forcing it to move, and forcing it to expose the bishop. A fork is when one of your pieces (or pawns) attacks 2 of your opponents pieces. (Note, a pawn is not considered a piece.) An example of a fork is if a knight attacks both the opposing king and queen at the same time. Unless the knight can be taken, the king is forced to move, as it is in check, and the queen can be taken, at little to no expense. Discovered Checks happen when a pawn or a piece moves somewhere else so that a piece behind it can attack the enemy king. Sometimes these attacks won't be very useful, but if a knight is in front of the major piece, be on the lookout for a serious attack on the queen. These are a more dangerous form of discovered check. The difference being that the piece behind it is able to attack the enemy king while the moving piece is able to attack as well. These will force the king to move because capturing or blocking one piece doesn't work since the other piece will be able to attack no matter what; a king cannot place its self into checkmate. #*Masters love to set up double checks because of their awesome attacking power and can lead to dangerous tactics on the rooks, queen, and king. | Understand what En Passant means. Get to know what a Pawn Storm is. Understand Castling. Get familiar with Lifting a Rook. Learn about the Pin. Understand the Skewer. Learn about the Fork. Discover Discovered Checks. Understand Double Checks. |
It should be at least 1.5 times your bird's adult wingspan in width, depth, and height, so as to allow your bird to move freely. Bigger is even better. For a list of suggested cage sizes by bird, see bird-cage.com. In general: The minimum height should be 3 times the length from head to tail of the bird. There should be at least 2 wing beats between perches. Your bird should be able to turn around on his perch without his tail feathers hitting the cage. Even small birds require large cages. Two finches, for instance, require 3-4 square feet of space, so they will have room to fly around. Your bird should not be able to put its head between the bars. Appropriate bar widths are: Under ½” – For small birds such as finches, canaries, parrotlets, parakeets, and lovebirds 1/2” to 3/4” – For medium birds such as cockatiels, conures, lories, and senegals 3/4” to 1-1/4” – For large birds such as African greys, Amazons, macaws, and cockatoos Adding more corners decreases the flight area and makes the cage less safe. A long low cage is better than a narrow high one (such as a parrot cage) because it allows the birds to fly and glide. Your bird will spend most of its time standing, so having an adequate number of perches is vital to your bird's health and happiness. For most birds, you will want to provide a natural branch perch and a manmade perch, one near the food and water and another near the toys, as well as a concrete perch elsewhere in the cage. Be sure to avoid plastic perches, which can cause problems if eaten, and sandpaper perches, which can scratch your bird's feet. Concrete perch – These solid perches provide a good place for birds to groom. They should be set away from food, water and toys. Natural branch perch – These are better than wooden dowels because their uneven shape means the bird will put pressure on different parts of its feet each time it perches. Choose branches from orchard wood trees such as apple, plum, pear, but not cherry. Cut the branch to fit the cage, scrub and clean it with detergent, and let it dry in the sun. Next, heat the branch for 45 minutes in a 200°F oven to kill any insects. Allow to cool before placing it in your bird's cage. Manmade perch – Untreated cotton rope makes for a good perch, as it is toxin free and can be easily washed. Your bird will spend countless hours trying to open the door to its cage, so the door had better be escape-proof. If you are worried that your bird might escape, you can use a padlock, clip, or small carabiner to secure the door. Double-check your bird's seed and water supply daily, especially if a child is in charge of caring for the bird. If using a water bottle, check to be sure that it is unclogged and working properly. Three days without water is enough to kill most birds. Birds need to bathe regularly to keep their feathers and skin healthy. Always use room temperature water, as hot water will strip essential oils from your bird's feathers. If you put a birdbath in your bird's cage, make sure to clean it and change the water daily. Alternately, you can mist your bird with a spray bottle once or twice a week. Some birds like to wash in the sink or even in the shower. Your bird will chew on its toys, so make sure they are not made from wood treated with toxic chemicals or soft plastic that you bird can swallow. Be sure to rotate toys at least once a week to keep your bird stimulated, as boredom can lead to health problems in your bird. You can use a cover designed for the cage, though an old sheet or pillowcase also works fine. Covering your bird's cage keeps out drafts and allows the bird to sleep even when you are up late with the lights on. Birds need at least 10 hours of sleep a night, so providing a dark, quiet area for your bird at night is important to prevent sleep deprivation. | Make sure the cage is large enough. Select a cage with bars the right distance apart to prevent escape or injury. Choose a square or rectangular cage. Provide plenty of perches. Be sure your bird can’t open the door. Keep your bird well fed and hydrated. Provide a birdbath or mist your bird. Make sure toys are safe and changed frequently. Cover the birdcage at night. |
You will want to be at least 5-7 inches away from your chest/body. Point the nozzle in the direction of your body. If your skin gets to wet from the spray, you are holding it too closely. " These points are places where blood vessels are close to the skin. There is extra heat at these points, and because heat rises into the air, your fragrance will more likely be smelled. Some of the most commonly used are collarbones, knees, and necklines. Rather than walking through a cloud of perfume mist, direct the spray exactly at the "pulse points." This will increase the effectiveness of the spray, and not cause you to lose so much of the smell. If your perfume is not a spray type, you can always use your hands to add the perfume onto a "pulse point." Simply shake a bit of perfume out onto your hand. Rub it between your hands. Gently apply to the skin, and rub gently in a small circle. Keep your clothes off until the area is dry. Try and wait at least ten minutes. Neat and natural oils change the scents of the perfume, so you do not want to rub the perfumed area. Rubbing your wrists together after you have perfumed them is a consistent idea perpetuated over and over again. However, rubbing your wrists together breaks down the molecules of the perfume, and dampens the smell. A little bit goes a long way when it comes to perfume. It is best to put on too little, than too much. You can always sneak a bottle in your purse, and apply some later if you feel it is not strong enough. | Hold fragrance away from your body. Spray perfume onto your "pulse points. Use targeted sprays. Dab your perfume on. Let your "pulse point" dry without rubbing it. Try not to overdo it with the perfume. |
As a substitute for cow's or goat's milk, try purchasing a plant-based milk. Almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, and soy milk have all become more popular and easier to find in recent years. Many people find these to be healthy and tasty alternatives for dairy milk; plus, they are more friendly to the environment. If you want dairy milk, try the Lactaid brand. Lactaid products are natural dairy products, but they include the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose so you can digest the dairy in their products. Lactaid makes milk, cottage cheese, and ice cream, and can be found in most grocery stores. Popular ice cream manufacturers, such as Ben & Jerry's and Haagen-Dazs, make dairy-free sorbet that are sure to be an enjoyable sweet treat without causing the digestive issues inspired by dairy ice-creams. Try a plant-based alternative, like coconut milk or soy milk ice creams. Be aware of sherbet vs. sorbet. While it sounds similar to sorbet, sherbets often contain milk or cream. If you're not sure, check the ingredients list Find dairy-free sorbet options at your local ice cream store. Many stores have dairy-free sorbet options on their menus. If you don't see them on the menu, ask! You can find yogurt made out of soy, almonds, and rice, which are high in vitamins B and E as well as potassium, antioxidants, and dietary fibers in most grocery stores. As a bonus, these are also vegan-friendly treats! Choose a yogurt with a milk-like base (such as a nut or grain milk) as well as one that contains active or live cultures, so you reap all the benefits of eating a healthy snack like yogurt. Other things you may want to look for in your yogurt is one that is low fat, and has a good source of calcium. In addition, it contains live and active cultures, which is one key reason for including yogurt in your diet. Remember that Greek yogurt has very little or no whey. Greek yogurt is traditionally made by straining the yogurt to remove the whey.. Always read the ingredients list before purchasing Greek yogurt, because there are no steadfast regulations on what actually constitutes “Greek” yogurt. While “dairy-free cheese” may sound like an oxymoron, it is actually possible to find. Many dairy-free cheese are made with cashews or other nuts, but there are also several nut-free options. Do a search for “zucchini cheese” on Google. It is possible to make a dairy-free and nut free cheese using zucchini! There are many recipes available online for making zucchini cheese, and most require little more than zucchini, water, coconut oil, lemon juice, gelatin, yeast, and sea salt. | Purchase plant-based milk. Buy dairy-free sorbets, Italian ice, or popsicles. Try non-dairy yogurt. Find or make dairy-free cheese. |
Hanging pot racks are widely used and provide a nice aesthetic as well as storage. Use a hanging pot rack to store your pots and pans above your island or countertop. Purchase a hanging rack online or at a kitchen appliance store. It's also possible to make a hanging rack yourself using copper pipes, an old window, ladder, or wire shelving. Hanging pot racks cost anywhere from $30 to $300, depending on the quality and size. If you have a hanging rack that has a place where lids can go on top, place them up there. This will most likely be high up in the air, so make sure you can reach your lids before deciding if this is a good spot for them. As opposed to a regular hanging rack that takes up a lot of space, a linear wall rack is one metal rod that's installed into the wall. Use S-hooks to hang your pots and pans from the wall rack, giving you fast and easy access to your cookware. If you don't have a large wall, or you have lots of pots and pans, double up on the linear wall racks. By installing one wall rack above the other, you’ll create tiered storage. Just be sure to leave enough room so that the pots and pans can hang without hitting the rack below them. A simple linear wall rack will cost under $20, but many high-end linear racks cost a little under $100. If you have a small kitchen with little wall space, attach a rod across your window. A simple curtain rod will work, allowing you to screw the brackets into place using a drill or other tool. Use S-hooks to hang pots and pans from the rod once it's installed. This method will obscure most of the view from your window, so make sure you’re ok with this look before installing the rod. You can buy a curtain rod for $10-$50, and a pack of S-hooks costs under $10. Suspend a ladder from your kitchen's ceiling so that it becomes a rack. You can suspend the ladder using chains, and you'll need to find the ceiling studs for safe ceiling attachment. Hang pots and pans from the ladder using S-hooks. You can also set up the ladder normally, as you would to climb it. Put S-hooks on the bars and hang pots and pans from the ladder this way as well. Wooden ladders look best for this method, and they typically cost between $40 and $90. | Hang your pots and pans using a rack if you have a large kitchen. Keep your lids on top of a hanging rack, if applicable. Arrange pots and pans on a linear wall rack if you have wall space. Hang pots and pans in a window if you’re tight on space. Install a ladder to hold your pots and pans to make use of ceiling space. |
Fill a large saucepan halfway with water. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) canning salt to the water. Let it return to a boil before continuing. You could add the salt to the water before it boils, but doing so will cause the water to reach a boil more slowly. The salt will help draw out and enhance the natural flavor of the cauliflower. Add the cauliflower florets to the rapidly boiling water. Let them cook for 3 minutes, then immediately remove the pan from the heat source. The cauliflower needs to soften slightly, but you do not want it to become completely tender. Pour the contents of the saucepan through a colander to drain the hot water. Rinse the cauliflower under cold running water for 1 to 2 minutes to cool the florets and stop the cooking process. Alternatively, you can dump the drained cauliflower into a large bowl of ice water for 3 minutes to cool it down instead of rinsing it under cold running water. You will need to drain the ice water by pouring the contents of the bowl through a colander. Place the mustard seed and celery seed in a medium saucepan. Heat the spices over a medium setting on your stove, swirling the pan continuously, for about 2 minutes. The seeds should become fragrant and should start taking on a brown tint. Continuous stirring prevents the seeds from burning. If you're short on time, this part of the process can be skipped. This step draws flavor out of the seeds, though, making your pickled cauliflower tastier when done. Pour the vinegar and another 1 cup (250 ml) of water into the saucepan with your toasted seeds. Add the sugar, garlic, peppercorns, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and another 1 Tbsp (15 ml) pickling salt, as well. Bring the solution to a boil, then drop the temperature and let the solution simmer for 5 minutes. As the pickling solution simmers, tightly pack your cooled cauliflower florets into clean glass canning jars. Leave as little space as possible. For this method, it works best if you use half-pint (quarter-liter) or pint (half-liter) sized jars instead of full quart jars. The processing times provided here are for jars of this size. Distribute the solution evenly into each jar of cauliflower. Make sure that the solution fills each jar to the very bottom, and leave at least 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) of empty headspace at the top of each jar. Wipe the rims of each jar with a hot, damp towel before covering the container with a lid. Fasten the lid in place by tightly screwing on a corresponding metal band. The headspace is necessary since the contents of the jar can expand during the canning process. If you do not have the headspace, the pressure inside the jar can actually cause the glass to break. Place the jars evenly along the bottom rack of a boiling-water canner. Pour enough water inside the cover the jars by 3 inches (7.6 cm) or more. Turn on the heat source. If you do not have an actual canner, place the jars inside a large stockpot fitted with a metal rack. Heat the stockpot on the stove over high heat. Start the clock once the water inside your canner has reached a boil. The process time will vary depending on your altitude. For altitudes between 0 and 1000 feet (0 and 305 m), process the jars for 10 minutes. For altitudes between 1000 and 6000 feet (305 m and 1830 m), process the jars for 15 minutes. For altitudes above 6000 feet (1830 m), process the jars for 20 minutes. Remove the jars with tongs or a special jar lifter, then place them on a kitchen towel spread over your counter or table. Allow the jars to cool and dry for six hours. Store the jars of pickled cauliflowers in a cool, dark place. When made in this manner, pickled cauliflowers should last for up to one year. Note that you will need to refrigerate these pickles after opening the jar. | Boil salt water. Blanch the cauliflower. Drain and cool. Toast the seeds. Add the vinegar and other seasonings. Pack the cauliflower in a jar. Pour in the pickling solution. Place the jars in your canner. Process for 10 to 20 minutes. Let sit. Store at room temperature. |
An infection can start in an open blister if the area is not kept clean. See your healthcare provider if you notice signs that you’ve gotten an infection – you may need antibiotics. Look for: Pus (thick yellow, green, or white fluid in or near the blister) Redness and swelling in the area Increasing pain or heat in the area If you have blisters that keep coming back or are painful enough to interfere with your daily life, see your doctor. Get your blisters checked if they appear in unusual places like on your eyelid or inside your mouth – they may indicate another medical issue, and may need special treatment. Blisters that are caused by severe burns should be treated by a medical professional. If your blisters are due to an allergic reaction, visit your doctor as well. You can get treatment and discuss taking preventative measures to prevent recurrence. If putting pressure on your open blister makes it hurt, you can apply a layer of moleskin over your bandaged blister. Use a large enough piece to fully cover the blister. Do not apply the moleskin right on your open blister. It's important to keep it covered with ointment and a bandage to keep it clean. This bandage acts like regular skin, and can provide quick relief for an open blister. You can get a product like Second Skin through a sports medicine company like Medco or School Health Supply. Place a small square of the product over your whole blister. You can then cover it with moleskin for added comfort, or a piece of medical or elastic tape. Apply 1-2 drops of tea tree oil to your open blister four times daily, then cover it again with a fresh bandage. Other natural options to fight bacteria are pawpaw ointment and chickweed cream. You can try applying comfrey salve twice a day to help renew skin. If the product causes pain or redness, stop using it at once. Always re-cover your blister with a fresh bandage. | Go to your doctor if you have signs of infection. Get medical treatment for severe or unusual blisters. Get burn and allergy blisters checked by your doctor. Apply moleskin over the blister. Use Second Skin. Use natural, soothing products. |
If you are sitting at your desk, place your head down between your folded arms so that no one can see your eyes. Say that you're tired or that your head hurts and you need a quick rest. Let out a few tears while you pretend that you are taking a rest. Only do this if your teacher won't get upset; she may call on you and draw the attention of the whole class on you. Sometimes our voices tremble when we are sad, which will give away your tears. Try avoiding talking while you are sad. If it is not possible to avoid talking, try talking in a lower tone of voice than you normally do and speak extra forcefully. Because you are sad you will probably sound more normal even though you think you are talking extra loud and deep. Find a reason to bend down, like dropping your pencil or getting something out of your backpack, and wipe your eyes with your shirt or a tissue if you have one on hand. If you don't have one but are able to go get one, find a tissue. You can pretend that you have to blow your nose, but before you do, discreetly wipe your eyes of their tears. Try to turn away from others when you pretend to blow your nose; they will probably think you are just being polite being by not blowing your nose in their directions. Make it seem that you are trying to remove an eyelash or something else in your eye by blinking a lot or pulling your eyelid. While you are doing this, discreetly wipe away any tears that others may be able to see. Do your best fake sneeze into your hands or the inside of your elbow and wipe away any tears that way. If anyone sees any tears remaining and asks about them, you could jokingly say that you sneezed so hard you must have blown a gasket (i.e., you sneezed so hard it caused you to tear up). If you know that you are prone to crying, consider packing some tissues in your bag for when you need them. Or, if you don't have a bag on you, put a few tissues in your pocket. | Rest your head on your arms. Avoid talking. Blot your eyes. Get a tissue and 'blow your nose'. Pretend to get something from your eye. Pretend you have to sneeze. |
When you use the value e as the base, you are using the "natural base." Using the natural base allows you to pull the continuous growth rate directly from the equation. Suppose a 500 gram sample of an isotope of Carbon has a half life of 50 years (the half life is the amount of time for the material to decay by 50%). The form for an exponential equation is f(t)=aekt where a is the initial value, e is the base, k is the continuous growth rate, and t is the time variable. The only value you are given that you need in the equation is the initial growth rate. So, plug it in for a to get f(t)=500ekt The continuous growth rate is how fast the graph is changing at a particular instant. You know that in 50 years, the sample will decay to 250 grams. That can be considered a point on the graph that you can plug in. So t is 50. Plug it in to get f(50)=500e50k. You also know that f(50)=250, so substitute 250 for f(50) on the left hand side to obtain the exponential equation 250=500e50k. Now to solve the equation, first divide both sides by 500 to get: 1/2=e50k. Then take the natural logarithm of both sides to get: ln(1/2)=ln(e50k. Use the properties of logarithms to take the exponent out of the argument of the natural log and multiply it by the log. This results in ln(1/2)=50k(ln(e)). Recall that ln is the same thing as loge and that the properties of logarithms say that if the base and the argument of the logarithm are the same, the value is 1. Therefore ln(e)=1. So the equation simplifies to ln(1/2)=50k, and if you divide by 50, you learn that k=(ln(1/2))/50. Use your calculator to find the decimal approximation of k to be approximately -.01386. Notice that this value is negative. If the continuous growth rate is negative, you have exponential decay, if it is positive, you have exponential growth. Your equation is 500e-.01386t. | Understand what e is. Consider an example. Know the basic form. Plug in the initial value. Find the continuous growth rate. Plug in the k value. |
If you are painting laminate that will be exposed to lots of moisture, such as a bench top, you will need to choose a water-proof paint. For surfaces that receive a lot of wear and tear, such as floors or bench tops, a heavy-duty paint is a good option. When purchasing your paint, look for cans that advertise the qualities that you need. Acrylic paint is a good option for most furniture. If you are unsure of what color to paint the laminate, bring home a variety of paint swatches from a paint store. Place these on the laminate to help you decide which color looks best. Consider using a gloss or semi-gloss paint as these will make the surface easy to wipe clean. Open the paint can using a 5-in-1 tool. Push the tool under the edge of the paint lid and use it to pry open the lid. Place the lid out of the way so you don't stand on it. Use the wooden paddle to stir the paint in a circular motion. Continue mixing the paint until the colour is even and all the liquids are combined. If you cannot get the liquids to combine after 15 minutes of stirring, take the paint to a paint store and ask them to shake the paint for you. Place the bottom ⅓ of the bristles into the paint and push them against the inside walls of the can. This will push the paint into the brush. Gently tap the brush handle against the rim of the can, whilst the brush is over the can, to remove any excess paint. Use a paint brush that is suitable for the size of the area you are painting. If you are painting a small area, select a small brush. Use a larger brush if you are painting a large area. Use your brush to paint any places that will be hard to reach using a roller, such as corners and ridges. Use back and forth strokes to cover the difficult areas in a thin layer of paint. | Choose a paint that is designed for the area you are painting. Stir the paint using a wooden stirring paddle. Dip the bottom ⅓ of the brush into the paint. Paint the corners and any hard to reach places. |
Do a simple movement, like tapping your feet and stretching. If it becomes a habit, it might just save you from falling asleep during those final dire moments and it can keep you awake without being distracting. Try keeping music on in the background. If it has a good beat, you may find yourself naturally tapping your foot to the tempo. Avoid a decreasing sense of energy and motivation by setting a constant pace for yourself: For example, try 40 to 55 minutes of work, and taking a 5 to 20 minute break, or perhaps a quick walk around outside in a safe and well lit area. Looking repeatedly at a clock may distract you from your work. Taking breaks is especially important if you are working on the computer; it will help prevent headaches and eye strain. Take a short break to watch a part of a scary movie if you think it will help your productivity. Scary movies can keep one alert, but don't watch if it becomes a distraction; it's enough to watch a little during a 5- to 20-minute break. Choose a movie with a subject that actually frightens you. It would be pointless to watch a movie about giant spiders if you like spiders. If you can't find a scary movie, consider watching a real-life documentary on a terrifying subject instead. Coffee or tea may seem like an ideal solution at the time, but you may get a temporary buzz then crash badly the following day (perhaps halfway through your test or meeting). Try staying hydrated with water instead. Drink 2 glasses of ice-cold water every 30 minutes. Not only will the cold water help to keep you awake, but you'll need to urinate often, which will keep you alert. Non-caffeinated herbal tea will also naturally keep you awake due to tea's extensive amount of herbs. Keep in mind that some herbal teas, like chamomile, will put you to sleep. Avoid teas labeled as "bedtime" or "calming." Foods like sandwiches, cheese, and other dairy products can allow you to feel more alert. Sugary foods may make you feel awake for a little while, but will eventually make you crash and feel drowsy. Apples keep your blood sugar stable so you're able to stay awake longer. Any fruit or healthy food is better than eating sugary foods. Avoid eating a heavy meal the evening of the all-nighter. This will leave you feeling lethargic and sleepy. Eat a light, healthy meal, such as a stir-fry. Avoid alcohol, as this depressant will make you sleepy. You may not enjoy it, but harsh and arrhythmic music will keep your mind alert. Try to stick to instrumental music, which is less distracting. This will keep you from being lulled to sleep. If others are sleeping around you, clearly you'll need to keep the level of the music low. Use earphones if necessary. There are acupressure points on your ears, and when stimulated, send electrical signals into your brain. After doing this, you'll feel buzzed and more awake. For example: Placing pressure on the tip of your ear can relieve pressure in your back and shoulders. Pinching the upper-middle part of the ear can help to relieve pain in your joints. | Keep moving. Take breaks. Watch a horror film. Avoid caffeine, if possible. Eat protein-rich foods to stay energized. Play hardcore metal music. Squeeze and massage your ears. |
A cruise ticket or plane ticket is a great gift to get someone that enjoys traveling. Make sure that you get tickets that coincide with the person's schedule. Figure out a location with a climate that they would enjoy and look for tickets in those places. If you're unsure of their schedule, make sure that the tickets are refundable or transferable. If you know what musicians or bands the gift recipient likes, you can get them tickets to their favorite artist's show. Search online for concerts and tour dates to find a show that they would be able to attend. If you're unsure of the artists that they like, you can say something like, "Hey, I heard you playing Kendrick Lamar yesterday. Are you a fan of his?" Popular music festivals include AFROPUNK FEST, Electric Forest, Made In America, and Bonnaroo. If you know that the person receiving the gift is a sports fanatic, you can purchase them tickets to see a game. Determine which sports they enjoy the most, and get them tickets to see their favorite team. Look at the stadium or venue's website to purchase them. You can give football, baseball, soccer, rugby, tennis, or basketball tickets. If the gift recipient is a fan of movies, you can purchase them tickets to a popular movie that's currently playing. Look for movies that are currently out. Read movie reviews and get them tickets to a movie that has received critical or audience acclaim. You can also search online for local film festivals that are coming into town. Purchase digital tickets in advance or go pick them at the box office. If you know that the gift recipient is a fan of live theater, you should consider taking them to the ballet or a live play. Search online for your theaters in your area and look on their websites to see which plays are currently running. Choose a play that you think they would enjoy based on their personality and purchase tickets online or visit the theater's box office. If you are getting tickets for someone who loves humor, you should see a comedic play. If you are purchasing the tickets for someone who loves dance, you should get them tickets to the ballet or to a contemporary theater act. If the person that you're getting the gift for loves adrenaline and action, you could get them tickets to a theme park. Theme park tickets are also a great gift for kids and teens. Think of theme parks that they would be able to travel to, and look online to see if you can purchase, download, and print the tickets. If you print e-tickets, it's important that the recipient doesn't lose them so they can gain admission to the park. Lottery tickets are affordable and easy to obtain. If you know someone on a more casual basis, like a coworker or classmate, you can give them lottery tickets as a gift. Go to a convenience store and get purchase scratch-off lottery tickets for them. Scratch-off lottery tickets are great casual gifts because you can buy a bunch of them and give them out to different people. | Give them tickets to travel. Get them tickets to a music show, concert, or festival. Purchase gift tickets to see a sports game. Get movie or film festival tickets for a film buff. Give them ballet or theater tickets. Purchase amusement park tickets. Give lottery tickets to acquaintances and casual friends. |
If you don't agree with what everyone else is saying, speak up. Maybe you don't like the way everyone is making fun of someone, or maybe you have a political opinion different from a friend's. It's ok if you happen to agree with everyone else, but if not, don't be afraid to speak up. Just make sure you do so respectfully. For example, if everyone loves eating at a certain restaurant, but you don't like the food, simply say, "It's not my favorite." How do you naturally speak when you're talking to yourself? That's how you should talk to everyone else. Don't dumb yourself down around some people and try to sound smarter around others. Use words you're comfortable with rather than slang terms you don't like or long words you don't understand. If you like using slang or impressive vocabulary words, that's ok too. Just be sure you're speaking that way for yourself though, not to sound like someone else. If you lie about how you feel, you aren't letting people know who you really are. Focus less on what someone's reaction will be, and think about how this will help someone understand you better. For example, if someone asks you to go dancing, and that's something you don't enjoy doing, tell them that. Then offer to do something else with them so they don't take it personally. | Voice an unpopular opinion. Use your own vocabulary. Share your true feelings. |
Introduce the idea of you and her as a couple by casually dropping a hint. You might say something like, “If you and I were a couple, I bet we’d spend so much time fighting about restaurants, huh?” or “Do you believe two people can be friends without ever catching feelings for each other?" Pay attention to her facial expression and body language in addition to her verbal response. If she seems to shut down or dismiss the idea, this may indicate she's not interested. If you’re still thinking about sharing your feelings with your best friend, go over exactly what you’ll say. Aim for a brief disclosure that tells her how you feel and maybe how long you’ve felt that way. For example, you might say something like, "I really like you and I've felt this way for months now." Call or text your friend and ask her to meet you in person. Let her know that you have something important to talk to her about. You might say, “Hey, I have something I need to tell you. Are you free to talk this evening at 5?" Sharing your romantic intentions for a friend can feel messy enough as it is, so try not to beat around the bush. Explain why you asked to meet with her and exactly how you’re feeling. Be as specific as possible. For example, if you’re simply physically attracted to your best friend and would like to bring sex to the table, say that. If you are “in love” with her and would like to be in a romantic relationship, be clear about that. Once you’ve said your part, back off. Having a friend share their feelings can be overwhelming. She probably will need time to process everything and decide how she wants to move forward. Say something like, “I know this is a lot to take in. Take your time thinking about what I’ve said. I don't want to make you feel pressured.” | Hint around first to gauge her reaction. Think about what you will say in advance. Arrange for a good time for both of you to meet. Be direct during the conversation. Don’t apply undue pressure. |
Instead of temporary pleasure that you may feel guilty about later, invest in your happiness. If you don't have any work to do, then start doing what gives you happiness (porn gives pleasure, not happiness). Find activities that take up a large chunk of time that will allow you to get out of the house or at least be occupied for a substantial amount of time. Invest in some hobbies you find enjoyable, especially social hobbies that allow you to make friends and have fun. Look into sports teams or leagues, running clubs, or sewing groups. Do what piques your interest! Start cooking your meals, go to the gym after work or school, or spend more time with friends. If it's too tempting to be in the house, get yourself out of the house during any vulnerable times. Go grocery shopping, visit a friend, or do some volunteering. Because of its relative ease of access and anonymity, porn can easily become a way to distract from unpleasant feelings, avoid anxiety or avoid boredom. If you find yourself about to watch porn, take a deep breath. Ask yourself, “Is this a way I'm trying to escape?” If yes, determine to try something else instead. You may find yourself turning to pornography after an argument, to self-soothe when feeling moody, or as an excuse to to avoid doing something unpleasant. You may also use pornography as a go-to for boredom when you want a time-filler. Do what you can to push thoughts of compulsive pornography consumption from your mind by refocusing your attention. Distract yourself by reading a book, building model airplanes, talking on the phone, or watching funny videos online. Do what you can to occupy your mind with something other than pornography until the urge passes. If you don't know what to do to distract yourself, do something simple and repetitive, like folding laundry or washing the dishes. Some people use pornography to cope with feelings as a way to escape. Instead of using pornography, find healthy coping skills. When feeling down, take a walk, write in a journal, or confide in a friend. Instead of running away from unpleasant emotions, take a moment and explore the negative emotions and ask if there is anything for you to pay attention to in particular. Practice deep breathing. Sit comfortably and practice elongating each inhale and exhale until you feel completely relaxed. Write in a journal or use art (drawing, sculpting) as a healthy way to cope. Creating or listening to music can also be helpful. You want to connect to your emotions and engage your mind. Coping skills help you handle daily stress and build-up of stress. When exploring coping skills, do things that add to your life, not take away. For more information, check out How to Cope With Emotional Pain. One way to get control of your mind is to use meditation. While your body may be turned on, it's your mind that makes the decision to consume pornography. Be the master of your mind by practicing meditation. Meditation can help you avoid impulsivity and find more balance between your mind and body. When you get an urge, begin to breath deeply. Close your eyes and begin to relax your body and your mind. Allow your thoughts to 'think' for a bit, then gently push them out of your consciousness and focus on your breath. Any thoughts that come up can be acknowledged, then sent off. Focus primarily on observing your breath. Reach a place of deep relaxation. Many types of meditations exist. You can focus on clearing your mind, or you can place your focus on one word or phrase, such as “I love myself.” Meditation is most effective when practiced regularly, on a daily basis. For more information on how to meditate, check out How to Meditate for Beginners | Find fun activities. Avoid turning to porn for boredom or anxiety. Distract yourself. Build your coping skills. Meditate. |
If all other efforts to protect your copyright have failed, and you wish to file an infringement suit, it is in your best interest to talk to an attorney. Copyright law is tremendously complex, and federal court procedures can be difficult to navigate. If you file an infringement lawsuit on your own, you'll be expected to know the applicable law and court rules just as well as an attorney does. Costs include more than attorney's fees and profits you lost as a result of the infringement. Intellectual-property attorneys don't usually take a contingency-fee arrangement, and your attorney alone will cost you several hundred dollars an hour, not including filing fees. Keep in mind that litigating a copyright-infringement suit can take years. If you don't stand to win very much in monetary damages, you may not want to have the matter hanging over your head and causing you stress for that long. Many lawsuits are settled before they go to trial. It may be worth your time and money to hire a mediator and attempt to resolve the dispute that way. A mediator is a professional, neutral third party who brings you and the infringer together and facilitates communication so you can come to an agreeable resolution. Mediation can be valuable in copyright cases, because the law may be relatively ambiguous, and the odds of any significant recovery may be low. If you remain committed to using an infringement suit to protect the copyright in your TV show or movie, you must file a complaint in the appropriate federal district court along with a $400 filing fee to open a civil action. Some courts require you to file a form with the U.S. Copyright Office to provide notice of the filing of an infringement suit. In others the clerk of courts will fill out this form and file it for you. If nothing else, the infringer may be more willing to settle when s/he is served with a federal complaint. | Consult a copyright attorney. Discuss the costs of an infringement lawsuit with your attorney. Consider mediation. File a complaint in federal court. |
Move the wheel left or right to maneuver your car in the direction of the spot. You should approach the spot going no faster than 5 mph (8.0 km/h). This will help you pull into the spot at the right speed and not overshoot your target. This is particularly useful if you're parking in front of a wall and. It'll help you maintain control of the car. Take care to avoid hitting the curb or other cars in your way. Focus on your depth perception: have a firm sense of how close all of the objects in your way really are. Once you've pulled into the spot, it's time to firmly press down on the brake so the car comes to a complete stop. Keep your foot on the brake as you turn your wheels in the right direction. If you're pulling into a flat spot, just straighten your wheels. If you've parked uphill, you can turn your wheels away from the curb, and if you've parked downhill, you can turn your wheels toward the curb. This will keep your car from rolling away if your brakes are disengaged. Shift to first gear (or reverse) and set the parking brake. By leaving both the transmission and the parking brake engaged, you have 2 systems holding your car in place, which can help protect you in case one of them fails. | Steer the car in the direction of the spot. Lightly place your foot on the brake. Pull into the parking space. Press down on the brake. Turn your wheels in the right direction. Set the parking brake in place. |
First, pull the bulb away from your bra or surgical wrap. Pull the stopper out of the end of the bulb. Turn it over, and squeeze the liquid into the measuring cup. Avoid touching the part of the stopper that goes inside the bulb, as well as the end of the bulb where you pulled the stopper out. Turn the bulb back over. Squeeze it together with your hand, flattening it out. Put the stopper back in while you have it squeezed together. Place the bulb back in your bra or wrap. Some people also use a fanny pack to hold the bulb. After measuring out the fluid, write down how much you drained. Your doctor will need this information to assess how you're doing with your recovery. Also, note the color of the fluid. Pour the liquid into the toilet, and flush it away. Rinse out the cup for later use. Repeat the process for each drain you have, if you have more than 1. When the bulb has filled up, you need to empty it. You'll likely need to perform this procedure 2 to 3 times per day, depending on how much fluid you're draining. Always wash your hands before and after touching your drain. | Empty the drain as instructed. Replace the stopper and the bulb. Write down the measurement. Pour the liquid away. Repeat when the drain is full. |
Go to a department store, a home improvement store, or a moving supply store to get a mattress disposal bag or a mattress storage bag. Your local waste management authority likely requires that mattresses be disposed of this way for sanitation reasons. To avoid being fined, put your mattress in one of these bags and seal it closed with packing tape before you throw it away. Once your mattress is wrapped in plastic, it's ready to be placed by your trash can on the curb. Wait to set out your mattress until it's the morning of your monthly “heavy trash day,” when large trash items are accepted. If you aren't sure what day this is in your area, check your local waste management website to find out. Don't do this with multiple bulk items at a time, or else you may be fined. To be safe, only set your one mattress out next to your trash, instead of multiple mattresses or multiple pieces of furniture. If you’re throwing away multiple bulk items, consider hiring someone to come pick it all up for you. This can be a bit pricey, but may be worth the money if you have many large things to get rid of. Search online for local general trash removal companies and local companies that specifically dispose of mattresses. Request quotes from these companies and go with the most affordable option. | Wrap the mattress in plastic. Set the mattress out on heavy trash day. Hire a disposal company if you have a lot of trash. |
This is helpful if your computer is trapped in a restart cycle. Simply wait for the "Press [key] for advanced options" (or a similar phrase) prompt to appear when your computer is starting up, then press the key listed in the "[key]" section. If you're here because of a blue screen of death, just wait for the "Choose an option" screen to appear after a few minutes. To access the Advanced Settings menu from the desktop, open Start, click the Power icon in the lower-left side, hold down ⇧ Shift while clicking Restart, and release ⇧ Shift when the Advanced Options screen appears. It's a symbol of a screwdriver and a wrench on this page. You'll find this on the "Troubleshoot" page. It's the top option on the "Advanced options" page. Doing so will take you to the System Restore sign-in page. Click you account's name. If you only have one account on your computer, there should only be one name here. This password may be different than the password that you use to log into your Microsoft account depending on your settings. Doing so will submit your password and log you into your account. It's at the bottom of the System Restore window. Click the point that you want to restore. Make sure that the date to the left of the restore point's name is accurate. It's at the bottom of the window. This option is at the bottom of the window. Doing so will prompt your computer to begin restoring. This process may take several minutes to over an hour, and your computer will restart at least once during the process. | Open the Advanced Settings menu. Click Troubleshoot. Click Advanced options. Click System Restore. Select your account. Enter your account password. Click Continue. Click Next. Select a restore point. Click Next. Click Finish. |
Numbers are what a data analyst works with every day, so you want to make sure you’re comfortable with math. Having a firm understanding of college algebra is important; you should know how to do things such as interpret and graph different functions as well as work through real life word problems. Knowing multivariable calculus and linear algebra will help as well. To become a data analyst, you’ll need to be able to interpret data, which is where statistics comes in. Start with a foundation of high school- or college-level statistics, and then move on to more challenging information that might be required for the job. Mean, median, and mode, as well as standard deviation, are examples of the kinds of statistics concepts you would learn in high school or college. Having a strong grasp of both descriptive and inferential statistics will be helpful as well. While you don't need to be an expert at coding or programming to start off as a data analyst, you should be comfortable doing it on a small level. Start by learning how to use programs such as Python, R, and Java first, and then work your way up to others. SQL programming is another that is common among data analysts. You can take courses online to learn coding and programming. Once you’ve analyzed your data, you’ll need to be able to talk about it with others. Work on being able to explain complicated information in a way that makes non-data analysts understand your findings, and practice using programs that illustrate the data in a visually-helpful way. You should be able to communicate data visually as well as verbally. Understand how to use tools such as ggplot and matplotlib to illustrate your findings. You’ll be organizing data and calculating numbers as a data analyst, so you need to be comfortable using Excel. There are many video tutorials online, as well as free sites, that will help teach you all you need to know about using Excel to its full potential. Teaching a computer to come up with predictions or decisions on its own after it has studied data, or machine learning, is important when dealing with data analysis. Look online to find courses you can take that will teach you all you need to know about machine learning, and some of them are even free. To understand machine learning, you'll need to have a foundation in programming and statistics. There are three types of machine learning: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. An example of supervised learning is your email filtering your inbox and putting spam in its own folder. Supervised learning would be when Netflix suggests television shows or movies that you might like, and an example of reinforcement learning is a self-driving car and its ability to see and then adapt to its surroundings. | Master college-level algebra. Understand statistics. Work on your coding and programming abilities to be a more appealing candidate. Develop strong communication and presentation skills. Familiarize yourself with Microsoft Excel. Learn about machine learning. |
If you're obsessed with a crunchy crust, consider baking the pizza on a skillet. Place a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the pan gets hot. Place one or two slices of microwaved pizza on the skillet using tongs. After about thirty seconds to a minute, use the tongs to lift the pizza and check the bottom. Cook until it's as crispy as you like it. Don't crowd the pan. If you put too many slices of pizza in the pan at once, the crust won't crisp evenly. If you want a crunchier finish, melt half a tablespoon of butter in the pan before heating up the pizza. This will add a buttery, deliciously flaky finish to the bottom crust. If you use a waffle iron to reheat your pizza, you can skip the microwave and oven entirely. First rearrange the toppings on the pizza. They should be clustered together in the upper left corner of the pizza slice near the crust. Then, fold the pizza. Bring the bottom point up to the top left corner and press the pizza to make a fold. Finally, press your pizza into a pre-heated waffle iron and cook for about five minutes, continually checking for doneness. If you have small pizza pieces or a large waffle iron you don't need to fold the pizza or rearrange the toppings. Instead, sandwich two pizza pieces together and press them in the waffle iron. Fresh ingredients such as basil leaves and sliced mozzarella are excellent additions to any pizza. Also consider adding some traditional pizza toppings such as olives, anchovies, and sliced bell peppers. Finally, try experimenting. Add leftovers such as diced chicken or taco meat to the top of your pizza for a fun twist. If you don't want to add new ingredients, consider using a dipping sauce such as ranch or bleu cheese dressing to spice up your leftovers. | Finish the pizza on a skillet. Finish your pizza in a waffle iron. Add gourmet ingredients to your pizza. |
to double pointed needles or circular needles. all the stitches, every row. You can also purl every stitch, every row, but most patterns will ask you to knit. Since you are knitting circularly, you are always working on just one side of the piece while knitting in the round. | Cast on Knit Continue to desired length. Cast off. |
You can find him at the south building from the Inn (rotate your camera angle to see the portal). Get inside and then approach the dashing-looking Knight at the left side of your screen. Before you can even click him, the Rune Knight Manuel will automatically talk to you and even offer you a drink. Choose “Sure, let's have a drink” to trigger the event. Continue on with the dialogue, and Manuel will talk about friendship and then say that you look ready for a new path. Choose “I'm ready to be a Rune Knight.” Manuel will then tell you to meet his comrade at Glast Heim. Travel to Glast Heim either on foot or with the help of a Priest. Once there, head to the northwestern part of the map and you will see Knight Jungberg standing next to the sword statue. Talk to him and choose the option "I came to be a Rune Knight" to proceed to your very first text. Jungberg will tell you to find the hidden gathering room of the Rune Knight inside the Glast Heim Chivalry. Travel to level 2 of the Glast Heim Chivalry. You will find an NPC there named Rune Knight Staff south of the middle of the map. Talk to him, and you will be warped to the meeting area of the Rune Knights. In the meeting area, head directly below the point you entered to find the Rune Knight Captain. To talk the Captain for an introduction and a few dialogues then head southeast to talk to Rune Knight Lunarea. Be sure you have all the things you need such as your preferred weapon and armor before taking the next exam. | Head to Prontera City. Speak with Splendid Looking Knight. Meet Rune Knight Jungberg. Talk to the Rune Knights. |
Taking good care of yourself sends a positive message to women. It shows that you respect yourself. Shower. Apply deodorant. If you want cologne, keep it very light. Brush and floss. Wear clean, flattering clothes. Ask a fashion-conscious family member for recommendations if needed. If you skulk in a corner alone, she might think that you're not looking for women, or that you're not a very fun person to be with. Show her that you're available, and interested in being approached. Look around the room. Make eye contact, and smile. Keep your body language open: don't cross your arms or legs. Put away your phone, headphones, book, et cetera, so she doesn't think you're busy. Women look for people who will treat them right. She wants to know that you'll listen to her, take her seriously, and take care of her needs. You want her to think that you're a catch. | Look your best before you go out. Project open, confident body language. Keep a positive, respectful attitude. |
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook for five minutes. Pour the pickling brine on top, leaving at least 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of space at the top of the jar. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Lower the jar of jalapeños into the water, being sure that the water covers the bottom 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the jar. Let the contents of the jar process for 10 minutes, and then remove the jar from the water. Allow the peppers to continue pickling for 4-5 days before opening. Be sure to refrigerate the jar once it has been opened. As the mixture cools, the lid of the mason jar should make a popping sound, which signifies that it has been sealed properly. If there is no popping sound, then refrigerate the jar once it reaches room temperature. Use jalapeños within two weeks of opening. Try slicing up the peppers and adding them to salsa, tacos, fajitas, and any other Mexican dish. | Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Remove the jalapeños from the saucepan and place them in a clean mason jar. Seal the top of the jar firmly. Place the jar in a cool, dark place. Serve and enjoy! Finished. |
The first thing you want to do is to remove the grease, so that you can reach the stain underneath. There are a number of ways to do this and which you choose should be based on preference and what is available to you. Try: Soaking the shirt in dish detergent. Cover the collar stain in regular liquid dish soap, like Dawn. Let it soak for an hour (or more) and then rinse it out. The shirt will probably need to be wet first, to really help the soap soak in. Using Fast Orange or similar degreasers. Use products like Fast Orange, which are designed to cut through kitchen grease. Spray them on, allow them to soak for 5 minutes, and then rinse them away. Be careful of very harsh products though, as these can irritate the skin. Using shampoo for greasy hair. Using shampoo designed for greasy hair in a similar process as described above for Dawn can yield surprising results. Adding to the grease. If none of the other methods work, some people swear by adding more grease to the shirt collar. In theory, the new fat molecules bond to the old ones and help drawn them out. Use products like lanolin hand cleaners, which can be found at drug stores or car shops. After you've gotten the grease out, you should be left with the actual stain. It should be much easier to remove with the grease gone. Again, there are a few different approaches. Use Shout. This is a common, basic, stain removal product available at many stores. Spray it on, let it set, and wash the shirt as normal. Use Oxyclean. This is another common cleaning product. If you don't have Oxyclean, you can make your own: it's basically just baking soda and hydrogen peroxide mixed together. Oxyclean will need to be placed on the stain and may need to be worked around to get the lifting effect. Just rub the shirt against itself. Though it certainly shouldn't be your first option, you will likely get better results if you agitate the stain. Use an old toothbrush to gently scrub at the stain while it is covered in the degreaser or stain-remover. As long as you don't do this too often (rely on preventative measures), your shirt should be fine and remain unharmed. After you've used the degreaser and stain-remover, you can wash the shirt as normal. Do not dry the shirt, however, until you've done as much as you can to remove the stain. A dryer is a great way to set-in stains. If you're not having any luck, try taking the shirt to a professional dry cleaner. They may have better ways of removing the stain, and a single shirt rarely costs very much money at all. | Remove the grease. Use a stain remover. Agitate the stain. Wash the shirt. Take it to a professional. |
You can cut the leaves away or use your fingers to pull them off. Be careful not to bruise the bulbs, which could cause them to rot. Once the water is boiling, add the fennel and continue to boil it for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on how tender you want the bulbs. Blanching is essential to retain to the color, texture, and flavor of the fennel. Do this immediately after removing it from the boiling water. You want to cool the fennel down quickly to prevent it from continuing to cook. Use another paper towel to soak up excess water by gently pressing on the fennel. Allow the herbs to dry for a few minutes. Use glass or plastic containers with lids, or simple plastic freezer bags. When you are ready to use them, simply remove the fennel from the freezer, thaw it, and use as you would normally use a fresh bulb. Fennel can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. | Separate the leaves from the bulbs. Boil a large pot of water on high heat to blanch the bulbs. Remove the fennel with a spoon and dip it into a bowl of ice-cold water. Transfer the fennel from the ice water to paper towels. Place the fennel bulbs in storage containers and freeze them. |
Split the squash in half, lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Peel, then cut squash into 1-inch chunks Toss the squash cubes together with the prepared onion, garlic, a tablespoon of olive oil, minced sage, plus salt and pepper to taste. Spread the squash mixture evenly on a baking sheet, and roast for 40 minutes, until the squash is soft. While the squash roasts, fill a large saucepan about 3/4 full of water, and bring to a boil. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt, then add in one pound of bow tie (farfalle) pasta. Cook until al dente (about 8 to 10 minutes). Drain the pasta and set to the side. When the squash mixture is ready, add two tablespoons of olive oil to a large sauté pan, and heat until it's shimmering. Carefully stir in the balance of the sage, avoiding the pops and sputters of hot oil. Stir fry for about a minute, then remove with a slotted spoon or spatula to a paper towel, and dust lightly with salt (ground sea salt is ideal). Place the squash mix and pasta into the pan, and crumble the fried sage into the mix. Sauté over medium-high heat, tossing steadily, until the the pasta is getting crispy on the edges. Add in the pine nuts, and cook for another minute. Toss in the parmesan, stir to combine, then serve with crusty bread and a Chenin Blanc or Pinot Gris. Note: if your pan is small, do the final sauté in batches. Too much in your pan will create steam and prevent the pasta from crisping. Make this a day in advance, if you like, to allow the flavors to combine. | Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the squash. Blend squash with vegetables and spices. Roast the squash blend. Cook the pasta. Fry the sage. Sauté the mix. |
When you have rolled the piece of paper all the way around your tool, take it off. If you want a loose coil, put it down and let it loosen. Once the coil is as big or small as you want it, glue the tail. You should only apply a tiny amount of glue. Use a toothpick, paper piercing device, or T-pin to dab a small amount of glue on the inside side of the end of the paper (the tail). Hold for twenty seconds. Basic glue, such as Elmers, will work just fine for quilling. You could also try tacky glue, as it dries more quickly than basic glue. You could also try water-based super glue, which dries incredibly quickly and holds the paper well. If you do this or not will depend on the pattern you are following. You may want to pinch it into an eye shape for a leaf. You could also do a triangle for an ear. The possibilities are endless! Again, be very sparing with the glue--glue can make the paper soggy or warp your masterpiece. It is almost impossible to have too little glue. Remember to hold the pieces together for twenty seconds! You can go to a craft store and buy a book of quilling patterns, search the internet for quilling patterns, or try out some of wikiHow's patterns and projects! These wikiHow patterns and projects include: Making a Quilled Angel. This design creates a beautiful angel that will make a cherished gift or a cute Christmas tree topper. Making a Quilled Heart. Nothing says ‘I love you’ like doing something crafty and cute for your loved one. Show off your quilling skills with this heart pattern. Making Quilled Earrings. Learn how to make domes, cones, or flat designs and piece them together into stylish ear jewelry. | Gently pull the coil off. Glue your paper together. Pinch the coil into a shape if desired. Glue all your pieces together. Finished. Try out some patterns and projects. |
Social media can play a large role in the hiring processes of many agencies and organizations, who will look not only at your LinkedIn profile, but also at your Facebook and Twitter accounts, as applicable. Describe your online presence on your resume, and provide links to the social-media pages that you would like your potential employers to access. When job hunting, these sites—especially LinkedIn—should be regularly updated and maintained just as careful as your paper-copy resume. Include a statement to the effect of: “I have stayed current with hiring practices and job-search procedures, and list relevant information about my past work experience at my LinkedIn profile [include URL]. I am also active on Facebook and Twitter.” Alternately, if you prefer not to have an online social media presence, note this clearly on your resume. It's better to acknowledge the fact that you choose not to market yourself online than to risk appearing out of touch with modern technology and hiring practices. You can simply include a statement such as: “While I realize that some parts of the job-search process can take part online, I have chosen not to use a site such as LinkedIn because I would prefer my professional experience be summarized only on my resume.” Modern resumes are brief: they typically comprise no more than two pages. If your resume follows outdated resume-writing conventions—especially if the style of your resume is decades old—you will appear professionally out-of-touch and a poor choice to fill the position. Remove excess verbiage from your paragraphs, and focus on using active verbs that highlight professional skills. Only include a couple of concise bullet points describing your responsibilities at each prior job. Use verbs and active language, for example: “Developed material for cooling semi-truck radiators that saved $200,000 per year.” While conventional chronological resumes present employment information from most recent to oldest and span an individual's entire working career, this can be detrimental to older job seekers. Your decades of experience may make you appear too old or over-qualified for the job. Either a functional or combination resume will let you present your workplace proficiencies without relying on dates. Plan to format your resume in one of these two styles: A functional resume highlights the skills that you’ve acquired over your career, regardless of chronology, and is a good choice for people with gaps in their work history. A combination resume balances professional skills with your work history by first listing your relevant skills and experiences, and then giving a brief chronology of your work experiences. This is an outdated resume-composition technique which would appear out of place on a contemporary resume. The assumption here is that the prospective employer will contact you if they’d like to move forward in the hiring process and contact your references, so you don't need to provide the names of references prior to (or in) the interview. Of course, you will need to have the names and contact information (at least email and phone) of 2–4 individuals who will be able to vouch for your professional and personal excellence. You can include a brief sentence at the bottom of your resume: “Professional references available upon request.” | Mention your online presence. Mention in brief your reason for not having an online presence. Reformat and streamline your resume. Select a functional or combination resume format. Don’t list “references available” at the bottom of your resume. |
If you want to go for a morning walk or run, then you have to be equipped for it. Even if you're just doing some light jogging, walking, or doing a walk/jog combo, wearing the right shoes and clothing will go a long way in not only making you feel comfortable but excited about going for your morning walk or run as well. Here are some things you can buy: Go to a runner's store and have a staff member help you find a pair of sneakers that fits you correctly. The shoes should have enough wiggle room between your toes and the end of the shoe and a secure fit in the mid foot and heel. Get light-weight, non-cotton clothes that can let you move around comfortably. Cotton clothes absorb sweat and will leave you feeling damp and uncomfortable. This means that you should get socks that are non-cotton, too. The most important thing is that you give yourself enough time to actually go on the run or walk. Decide how long you want it to be -- 30 minutes is a good time for a nice long walk, and 20 minutes is a good time to run or do a running/walking combo if you're a new runner. Make sure you give yourself enough time to eat a healthy snack, digest, get dressed, and shower and get ready to start your day too. You don't want to go on a run that ends up making you rush out to work or school, and then more stressed, instead of being more relaxed. If you're just going to run or walk around your neighborhood for a certain amount of time or just until you spend yourself a bit, and you know where you're headed, then there doesn't have to as much planning involved. But if you plan to walk or run a particular distance, such as 2 or 3 miles (3.2 or 4.8 km), then you can go online to a site like Gmaps Pedometer to plan a route that would cover the amount of distance you want to travel. Some people like to run or walk to music because it can keep them motivated, keep them from being bored, and just make the whole experience more enjoyable. However, other people like to run or walk without music, so they can be alone with their thoughts, and get their mind going at the beginning of their day. It's up to you. You can prepare a list of your favorite music and see if it works for you; if not, ditch it the next time you step out. If you're running, you can prepare a list of your favorite "pump up" music. If you're walking, some more relaxing or inspiring music can work, too. If you're planning on getting up an hour early to go on your walk or run, then you should plan to go to bed earlier than you normally do. If you don't account for the extra sleep you need, then you'll be ready to hit the snooze button for an hour or just won't want to get out of bed when the time comes. No matter how busy your day is, you can always find a way to go to bed half an hour earlier if you need to. Pick that magical time when you want to get up and set your alarm accordingly. Now, all you have to do is get up and wait for the fun to begin! | Get the right gear. Carve out the time. Plan your route. Prepare an exciting playlist if necessary. Make sure to get enough rest. Set your alarm. |
Do this by clicking on the shortcut icon on your desktop. Upon opening the program, you can choose between tabs in the top portion of the window. ” You should be taken to a screen that will let you initiate the scan. Malwarebytes will then prompt you to select which drive on your computer to scan. Choose the drive you installed Chrome on, as well as the system files. This is typically drive C:, but you can scan all your drives to be thorough. Click the “Scan” button to begin searching for viruses to obliterate. Just wait for the scanning to finish. Upon finishing, the software will ask you what actions to take regarding any threats detected. You can select the action by clicking the drop-down menu for each detected threat under the Action column. Choose “Quarantine All” in the lower-left corner of the window to set the action for all threats to quarantine. This will remove the threats from the drive and store them in an isolated location where they cannot interact with your system files. You can delete a threat by selecting “Delete” from the drop-down menu under the Action column. Click on “Apply” and the software will perform the actions you assigned to each threat. Just hitting the X button in the upper-right corner of the software's window. Once the antivirus program is closed, you can restart your computer. | Launch Malwarebytes. Select “Scan. Select a drive to scan. Start scanning. Select an action. Apply the action selected. Close the software and restart the computer. |
Practice makes perfect. Remember, practice your routine over and over and over and over. Be patient with your dancers and remain positive. Stay flexible and remain open to altering your choreography if something is not working. Don't be afraid to accept input from others. Go through the dance slowly at first. Pick up the pace as the dancers feel more comfortable. When practicing, be enthusiastic so when it comes to the real thing, it feels natural. Make sure you and the dancers are properly warmed-up before rehearsal. Rehearse your piece on the stage or floor you will be performing. Record your practice. Decide how your dancers will enter and exit the stage. Determine where on the floor the dancers should be at various points of the dance--alter your transitions if necessary. During this process, it is important that you step away from the stage and view the piece from the audience's position. Make sure none of the dancers are obstructed by the building or props. After reviewing the footage from your staged rehearsal, revise your choreography. Perfect the steps and transitions. Make note of areas in which your dancers could improve--are they conveying the proper emotion? Bring your notes to rehearsal and work with your dancers to make the necessary changes. Don't make too many alterations to the choreography. This can frustrate your dancers and lead to a stressful first performance. Make necessary changes only! | Practice! Stage your piece. Revise your choreography. |
You can use old, scratched up DVDs that no longer, or you can use blank DVDs instead. You can also use CDs instead, but DVDs seem to be more colorful and holographic. Set the DVD down onto a heat-safe surface, or hold it by the edges. Blow dry the DVD using the hottest setting on you hairdryer for a few minutes. A DVD is composed of two layers with a thin, holographic film in the middle. You want the holographic film to stick to the back/clear layer of the DVD, not the front/decorated part. Work slowly and carefully. The DVD will be hot, so be careful. Discard the top, colored part of the DVD. Save the bottom part with the holographic film. You can cut it into squares, rectangles, triangles, or random pieces. It would be a good idea to have a variety of shapes and sizes, especially if your vase is round. Wash the vase using soap and water, then pat it dry with a clean towel. Wipe down the vase one last time using rubbing alcohol. This will remove any oils that might prevent the glue from sticking. From now on, try to handle the vase only from the inside. Square or rectangular vases will be easier to work with than round vases. The shape is entirely up to you, however. Your DVD tiles will be a little translucent, so this will help the colors show up better. Apply 2 to 3, thin coats of flat, white spray paint to you vase. Let each layer dry before applying the next. Allow the vase to dry completely before moving on. For a neater finish, line the rim of your vase with painter's tape, then stuff it with newspaper. Remove both once the vase dries. You can use hot glue, but it would be better if you used a glue meant specifically for glass. Start at one end of the vase, and work your way to the other. You can leave small gaps between the tiles, or make them flush against one another. How long this takes depends on what type of glue you used. Hot glue sets up very quickly, but many glass glues take much longer. This is not necessary, but it will help hide any glue and give you a more mosaic effect. You can fill the gaps in using black or white puff paint/dimensional fabric paint. You can also use grout instead. For a more interesting effect, try silver puff paint/dimensional fabric paint instead. If you are using grout, be sure to mix it according to the instructions on the package. Apply the grout to the vase, then wipe it off with a damp cloth. Again, how long this takes depends on what you used. Both can take several hours to dry, but some types of grout can take several weeks. Once everything is dry, your holographic vase is ready to use! Fill it with water, then add some freshly-cut flowers into it. | Get some DVDs. Heat the DVD up using a hairdryer. Use a butter knife to pry apart the DVD. Cut up the DVD into small pieces. Clean your desired vase. Paint your vase with flat, white spray paint. Start gluing the tiles to the vase. Let the glue dry. Fill the gaps in, if desired. Let the puff paint or grout dry before using the vase. |
Before pitching in fast-pitch softball practice or doing any drills on your own, warm up your body by slowly going through the motions of pitching. That way, your muscles will get warm and will remember the motion once you start to speed things up, which will help you avoid unnecessary injuries. When pitching in fast-pitch softball, you use more force than in soft pitch softball, which puts a lot of pressure on your muscles to perform. Therefore, it's important that you warm up your muscles, particularly those in your arms and shoulders. Going for a quick jog or doing some jumping jacks is also a great way to warm up your whole body to avoid injury. To help you make sure the ball reaches home plate every time you pitch in a fast-pitch softball game, practice pitching at different distances and aiming for home plate each time. Start by throwing a few pitches from the pitching plate. Then, move back about 2 feet (0.61 m) after you pitch, staying at each distance until you can consistently pitch the ball fast and accurately to reach home plate. Once you get far enough away that you can't reach home plate at all, start moving back towards the pitching plate. Once you get back to the pitching plate, the pitches should feel easy by comparison. Instead of using 6.25-ounce regulation softballs, try practicing with 9-, 10-, 11-, or 12-ounce weighted balls. This will help build up your arm strength, which will allow you to pitch regulation-weight balls faster and with ease. It's particularly important that you warm up when using weighted balls, as the added weight puts extra pressure on your muscles and can cause injuries if you aren't warmed up. Weighted softballs come in the same size as regulation-weight balls, so you can still practice with your 4-seam grip. Weighted softballs are available online and in most sporting goods stores and generally cost about $15 USD. First, make sure that your arms and shoulders are completely warmed up. Then, with several softballs on hand in a basket or pile next to you, go through about 15 pitches as quickly as you can. Your goal is to do all 15 pitches in less than 1 minute so that your body gets accustomed to the quick motion. While accuracy is always important when pitching in fast-pitch softball, for this drill, concentrate more on speed than distance or accuracy. Once you can do 15 pitches in under 1 minute consistently, make this drill more difficult by doing 15 speed pitches, resting for 1 minute, then pitching another 15 pitches in under 1 minute if you can. | Warm up every time you practice pitching to avoid injury. Increase and decrease your distance to practice your aim. Practice with weighted softballs to increase your strength. Do a speed-pitching drill to help speed up your pitching motion. |
Used by women for hundreds of years in an effort to get vibrant bleached locks, lemon juice is one of the oldest and most effective natural lightening techniques. Pour lemon juice into a spray bottle and coat your strands completely. Let it dry for about 20 minutes before rinsing out again. Lemon juice can dry out your hair when used often, so mix it with a bit of oil to keep your hair soft. Afterwards, do a deep conditioning treatment on your hair. If you have brown hair, make a pot of extra-strong coffee. Let it cool completely, putting it in the fridge if necessary. Pour the cold coffee into a spray bottle, and spritz it all over your hair. Sit in the sun for about half an hour. This won't lighten your overall color, but it will brighten your natural highlights. The naturally light coloring of chamomile and the natural chemicals of the blooms combine to bring out blonde undertones in hair. Steep 1-2 teabags per 100 milliliters (3.4 fl oz) boiling water. When the tea is completely cool, spray it on your hair, comb it through, and sit in the sun for about 30 minutes to bring out natural highlights. Similar to chamomile flowers, marigolds can give the golden highlights you’ve always dreamed of. Put 1 cup of water, 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, and some dried marigold flowers in a pot and bring it to a boil. Strain out the flowers and let the liquid cool completely. Put it into a spray bottle, spritz it on dry hair, massage it into the scalp, and let the hair air-dry. Boil some rhubarb root, let the liquid cool completely, and test it on an inconspicuous lock before applying it to your whole head. Rhubarb adds a yellow tint, so if your hair is already very light, it could end up darker. | Spray on some lemon juice. Brew a cup of coffee. Make some chamomile tea. Use dried marigolds. Try rhubarb. |
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan. Add water until the surface of the water is 1 inch (2.5 cm) higher than the tops of the eggs. Heat the saucepan over high heat until the water starts to boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the eggs cook in the hot water for an additional 5 minutes. It is generally recommended to bring the water and eggs up to temperature at the same time. If you drop cold eggs into boiling water, you may end up cracking some of the shells. To make the eggs easier to peel and to prevent the yolks from taking on an unappealing green tint, rinse the eggs in cold water as soon as you remove them from the hot water. This stops the cooking process and creates a barrier of steam between the egg white and the shell, which is why the shell is easier to remove as a result. You can rinse the eggs in cold, running water, or you could dunk them into a bowl of ice water. Let the eggs sit at room temperature or in cold water until they are cool to the touch. Once they are sufficiently cool, peel off the shells using your fingers. When done, you should be left with a dozen hard-boiled quail eggs. To peel the shell, tap it on a hard surface, using just enough force to form a crack. Peel the shell off in pieces from this crack. Note that you can do this step up to two days in advance. If you do not plan on using the boiled quail eggs immediately, you should refrigerate them in a covered container until you are ready. They should not be kept for more than two days, however. | Boil the eggs. Cool and peel off the shells. |
When it comes to playing spin the bottle, the very first thing you'll need is other people (unless you want to play by yourself, which would be a pretty sad sight). To begin, find a group of willing friends — the more the merrier! Try to get a group that contains people of both genders so that there are a range of many different combinations of people who can potentially kiss. Make sure your friends know what they are getting into before you start playing. Kissing is something that's usually reserved for people who really like each other, so forcing people to kiss who don't want to can be really embarrassing for everyone involved. Don't pressure anyone into playing with you who doesn't want to. When everyone is ready (and willing) to play, arrange yourselves in a circle so that you're all facing inward. Traditionally, this is done on the floor, though there's no reason you can't also do it standing or sitting around a table. Regardless of exactly how you arrange your group in a circle, it's usually best to pick a spot with a tough, hard surface, like a section of hardwood floor. This ensures that the bottle you use can spin well without scuffing or damaging the floor. When you're all ready to play, pick one person to start the game. This person grabs a bottle (or, really, any similarly spin-able object, like a pen, glass, key, etc.) and spins it hard in the middle of the circle of players. After it starts spinning, no one may touch the bottle until it comes to a complete stop. If you're unsure of how to decide who should spin the bottle first, you may want to try letting the oldest or youngest play go first or having one person think of a random number and starting with the person who guesses closest to it. When the bottle comes to a stop, its "neck" (the end that opens) should be pointing at someone sitting in the circle. The person who spun the bottle has to kiss this person! If you're not using a bottle, designate one end of the object you're using as the pointing end. For instance, if you're using a pen, you might want to use the writing end of the pen as its "point". If you spin the bottle and it lands on you, spin again. That's really all there is to it! After one person has spun the bottle and given a kiss to the person the bottle ends up pointing at, the person next to him or her in the circle gives the bottle a spin and gives a kiss to the person his or her spin lands on. Play proceeds in one direction — either clockwise or counter-clockwise. Note that sometimes the bottle will end up pointing at the space between two people — in this case, you may want to make the spinner kiss the person that the bottle's point is closest to. Additionally, the bottle may end up pointing at someone that you're not comfortable kissing because of your romantic preferences (for instance, if you're attracted to boys and it lands on a girl). In this case, you may want to kiss the person of the appropriate gender who's closest to the bottle's point. Congratulations! You've learned how to play spin the bottle. This fun and easy game is best enjoyed with a light-hearted attitude from all involved. Don't let things get too romantic or sexual — it's just a game, and one which can become pretty awkward pretty fast if it's taken too seriously. However, if you do feel that telltale "spark" with someone after playing the game, there's no reason why you shouldn't make a point to get to know him or her after the game! Spin the bottle is great for igniting new connections you might not otherwise have made. | Gather a group of friends. Sit in a circle. Spin the bottle! Kiss the person the bottle points at. Proceed to the next player and spin again. Enjoy! |
Using a ruler and protractor can help. Find the halfway point on one of the sides. Take a compass and find one of the corners on the opposite side from where you took the halfway point. With the needle on the halfway point, place the arm at the opposite corner. Rotate the compass until the arm is in line with the side where you took the halfway point. This spot will now be the corner for the golden ratio outline rectangle. Using a ruler, extend your square into a rectangle with the point you found as one of its corners. This new rectangle can be used as a basis for drawing your spiral. | Draw a square with perfectly equal sides. Find the halfway point. Align a compass to the opposite corner. Extend the line. Draw the new rectangle. |
Use the main search bar on the top of the page to search for an item using a generic keyword, such as brand or type. Click on the list of categories on the upper left of the window to narrow down your search. Choose between Auction or Buy It Now, or both. Choose among New, Used, or Unspecified, or all. Put the lower and upper limits of the item price you’re willing to pay. Leave this blank if price isn't a factor. Indicate whether you’re looking for items located only locally, within your country, within your region, or worldwide. If you choose for locations outside your country, you may be dealing with foreigners and may pay extra for international shipping and import taxes. You can further filter out your results through selecting among Free postage, Completed listings, Sold listings, With PayPal accepted, Listed as lots, Accepts best offer, and Sale items. You can sort your results by time, price, or condition, in either ascending or descending order. Just under the main search bar, you’ll find a "Save search" text beside a blank star icon. Click on this text to save your current search settings. A "Save this search" dialog box would appear and you can input the name of this search to save it. You can also opt to receive daily emails when new items match your search. Go to "My eBay" page and click on the "Saved searches" link on the left side of the screen. You will be brought to another page that lists all your saved searches. Click on the name of your search to view your current results. Do this regularly so you won't miss out on new items. | Search your item. Choose the correct category. Select the listing format. Select the item condition. Input a price range. Choose the item location. Select other filters. Sort your results. Save your search parameters. View your Saved searches. |
Practicing gratitude helps you to practically and systematically recognize what is good or going right in your life. Gratitude can be defined as identifying what is important and creates purpose for you. Being intentionally grateful can help you put greater emphasis on what you have, rather than what you do not have that is causing you to be envious. Cultivating feelings of gratitude has been shown to produce feelings of connectedness to those around you, to a higher power, and connectedness to a deeper meaning or larger perspective of your situation and feelings. Furthermore, research has found that cultivating feelings of gratitude increases self-esteem, reduces stress, and increases feelings of empathy. Practice gratitude by writing or saying daily what you are thankful for in your life. Focus on positive life events, relationships, or the small everyday occurrences that enhance positive feelings. For example, you could adopt the practice of writing down three things you were grateful for during that day: “I am grateful for the opportunity to catch up with old friends at lunch today,” “I am thankful that we did not have any rain today,” and “How fortunate for me to find such close parking!” Because the basis of envy starts with comparing yourself to others, you can prevent envy by focusing on yourself and avoiding judging yourself based on comparisons with others. It is a normal phenomenon to evaluate yourself in comparison to those who are similar to ourselves in terms of status, skills, and ability. Social comparison theory hypothesizes that there are several reasons for this type of comparison: gaining information about a person or group of people, a motivator to improve one's own skills or abilities (when compared to someone who has superior skills), or as an ego-boost (when compared to someone who has inferior skills). So because self-comparison is a normal process with many different and valid reasons, the problem becomes evident in that envy is produced after making a value judgment about yourself after a social comparison. This means that comparing yourself to another person is not inherently bad. But the judgment and value you place on your judgment is what can lead to envy. Instead of comparing yourself to others and competing with others, focus on yourself. Stop competing. The only person you should ever compete with is the person you were yesterday. Learn from that person and strive to be better, stronger and smarter today, learning from yesterday's lessons. Focus your energy not on what was, but on what you're becoming. It's called learning. Some people might tell you that you’re bound to fail. Don't let that deter you. They’re just stating the obvious that everyone fails now and then. The difference between you and them is that you learn from the experience and get on with trying again, while they simply criticize and do little else. Notice that you are different and unique. Having these differences is neither bad nor good – they just are. When you label the outcomes of your comparisons as good or bad, or as inferior or superior, you are making your self-worth contingent on someone else. You are a unique person who deserves your attention and confidence. Catch yourself placing more value on another's abilities and devaluing your own, and correct your false assumption that one is better or more valuable than another. For example, a judgement thought might be: “I’m not noticed as much in the group now that Justin has been hanging out with us. I used to be ‘the funny one’ and now everyone pays more attention to him. Sometimes I wish he’d have an off day and say something stupid.” Corrected thought: “I know that I am feeling left out or undervalued by my friends, but that doesn't mean that Justin is funnier. We are just different. We even have different types of humor, and that is okay.” | Practice gratitude. Stop judging yourself based on others’ experiences. Focus on moving forward. Accept that you'll make mistakes in life. Embrace your uniqueness. Correct thoughts that devalue yourself. |
Scorpios can tell right off if you're being fake. They are the best lie detectors, and value sincerity and trustworthiness in prospective partners. You can know that they will never share a secret you trust them with, and for your own good, you'd best not be spreading any of theirs. Never lie to a scorpio. Breaking trust can be one of the quickest ways of turning a Scorpio guy off and losing him. Even if you think the truth will hurt, it'll be better to be completely honest. Talk with him about subjects which excite your passion. Many Scorpios secretly feel that the rest of the world lives on the surface of life while they go spelunking into the depths. Show him that you have investigated a few deep caves of meaning as well. Cut right for the heart of an issue and talk about big topics. Scorpios can spot insincerity a mile away, and will turn the other way when they see it coming. It will help if you are as intrigued by some of Scorpio's favorite subjects like science, political power and the occult. Stay up on current events and world issues. Voice your opinion about what's going on and ask him what he thinks as well. Don't shy away from a good debate. Challenge him on things you disagree about and stand up for yourself. Scorpios are driven by the desire to lose themselves fully in The Other, to achieve an almost mystical state of Kundalini with another person that makes them feel regenerated, renewed, and reborn. Scorpios want to get to know you on an intimate level, but may shy away from making the first move. Be forthright and answer questions he asks as sincerely as possible. If a Scorpio asks a question, he's not just asking to be polite. Scorpios truly want to know and understand you and figure out why you are the way you are. Clue him into what makes you tick. A Scorpio will appreciate learning more about you, for Scorpios are cursed with craving intense emotional honesty. They often feel that nobody will ever truly understand them, but struggle to express themselves without some encouragement. Scorpios are serious and will appreciate your desire to have serious conversations, or to spend time reflecting together. Scorpios don't need constant entertainment or constant chatter in their lives, but do require a lot of time spend in reflection. When you're with him, it's ok to share silence comfortably. Don't look for easy solutions or easy entertainments. Talk about recent books that you've both read, or difficult films that you've seen. Don't brush things off by saying, "I didn't like it." Instead, think about it. Discuss it. Wrestle with things together. Don't fill time by rambling. When you talk, it should be in terms of substance, sharing your hopes, fears, and dreams. No Twitter updates. When you're with a Scorpio, focus your attention on being together, and doing what you're doing. Shut off and put away your cell phone when you're hanging out and talking, so this guy won't feel and if he's being ignored. Make eye contact while you're talking. Practice active listening skills, summarizing the things that he says and responding to them in turn. A Scorpio prides himself on being mysterious and layered, and it might take a while to get to know him. But he'll appreciate the chance to share with you, if you play your cards right. Listen when he talks and look for opportunities to get him to open up even more. If a Scorpio says something, take it to the bank. It will mean a lot to him later if you remember little details, like the name of his best friend from school, or the name of his favorite pet from childhood. These little details show you care. Don't tease Scorpios. If you want to leaven your conversation with humor, keep it a bit dark and sarcastic. A Scorpio man is not attracted by goofiness or silliness since it tends to deflate the intensity of a conversation. | Act naturally and prove your trustworthiness. Show that you have some substance. Share some intense emotional secrets with a Scorpio. Spend time contemplating the same things together. Give him your undivided attention. Don't pry into his life, but listen to what he reveals. |
Go to a pet store or bird specialist. Pick out bright eyed, active, smooth feathered birds that are obviously healthy. Zebra finch breeders tend to have healthier birds than pet stores. One clue to good health is to examine the droppings in the cage. Healthy droppings have white and brown parts, and they are semi-formed. Any droppings that are completely liquid, yellow, or green are abnormal. Avoid buying birds in that cage. A normal respiratory rate is about one breath every two seconds. Sick birds often breathe very rapidly and their tail bobs up and down with the effort. They also tend to be fluffed up and sit resting on a perch or at the bottom of the cage. These birds are likely to be sick and are best avoided. Zebra finches can be quite talkative, singing throughout the day. Make sure the singing is not an irritating sound for you. Male and female birds have different coloration. The males have more elaborate features, including orange patches on their cheeks, stripes on their throats, and white spots along their sides. Male beaks are bright red. Females are plainer in decoration, and are mostly gray. Females have orange beaks. Young birds are mostly gray in coloring, with black beaks. They will achieve their adult coloration when they are about 90 days old. Pairs of males or pairs of females can form very close bonds, and can be very happy together. | Look for a healthy bird. Watch the birds breathing at rest. Listen to the bird singing. Decide on male or female birds. |
Place leaves in a shallow container or tie them in bunches. Expose to direct sunlight for a few days, checking every day or two to see whether they're dry. The sunlight will dry out the leaves, but the edges may curl. This makes them hard to use in some craft projects, but works well for dried flower arrangements. Do not place the leaves in direct sunlight if you wish to retain the full rich greens of the natural leaf. Direct sunlight will cause the colors to fade and become less vibrant. Air flow from a fan or window will dry the leaves faster. Place one large leaf or several small leaves between two sheets of paper towels, making sure none of the leaves overlap. Open a large book such as an encyclopedia and place the sheets between its pages. Shut the book and lay it flat somewhere out of the way. Stack other books or stable heavy objects on top of it. Check once a week to see if the leaves are dry and change the paper towels if they feel damp. If the leaves are wet with rain, blot them dry first with paper towels. Use additional layers of paper towels if the leaves are especially wet or if you're worried about staining the book's pages. When drying multiple leaves in the same book, leave at least 1/8 inch (3 mm) of pages between each sheet of leaves to provide enough weight for each leaf. You can either buy a flower press large enough to place your leaves in, or build your own out of plywood and cardboard. This is more expensive and uses more materials than simply pressing your leaves in a book, but the better air circulation can speed up the drying process by a few days. Spread the leaves out between two paper towels. Put the paper towels in between two sheets of blotter paper or several additional sheets of paper towels. Place the whole stack on the open flower press, then close and tighten. Check every few days to change damp towels and check if the leaves are dry. Place a thick leaf between double layers of paper towels on a microwave safe plate. Insert the plate and a small cup of water into the microwave and microwave it for 30 seconds. If the leaf isn't dry yet, microwave it again for 10 seconds at a time, taking the leaf out to check between each microwave session. Warning: the leaf can easily catch on fire in the microwave, which is why you should only use this method on large, thick leaves. The cup of water helps prevent this, since some of the microwave's energy is used to heat the water. This method works best on fresh leaves that have not yet changed color or begun to dry, although you should pat them dry with paper towels if the surface is wet. Place one leaf between two sheets of wax paper, and put a towel on top of the wax paper. Heat a clothes iron, then move the iron over the towel while pressing for 2-5 minutes or until that side feels dry. Flip over the stack of wax paper, put the towel over it again, and repeat. Warning: children should have an adult iron the leaves for them, as the iron can get dangerously hot. Make sure the clothes iron is not set to produce steam. Once the leaf is ironed, cut a circle of wax paper out around it and peel off each layer of wax paper. This will leave wax on the leaf to preserve its color. This only works on wide, evergreen leaves such as magnolia, lemon, and eucalyptus leaves. This method will turn the leaves brown, but keep them soft and supple indefinitely. Combine one part glycerine with two parts water in a shallow dish, only filling it just enough to cover a layer of leaves. Place the leaves into the liquid, making sure the surface is completely covered. The leaves will be usable in craft projects after about 4 days, or can be soaked for several weeks to preserve them permanently. This method works by replacing some of the water inside each leaf with glycerine, which won't evaporate like water does. If the leaves float to the top, place a paper plate or other object you don't mind getting wet on top of them to keep them weighed down under the liquid. Add more glycerine and water if the liquid drops below the leaves. | Air-dry the leaves if you don't need to keep them flat. Press the leaves flat and dry with this slow but simple method. Use a flower press instead for faster drying. Dry large, thick leaves quickly in the microwave. Iron fresh leaves to preserve their color. Preserve the texture of leaves with glycerin. |
Don't confront your husband until you are sure that he really is cheating. There are a couple of reasons for this: If you are wrong, and throw out an accusation like this, it could damage your relationship. If you are right, but don't know it yet for sure, it'll be your word against his should he decide to lie about having an affair. Before you confront your husband, you need to be sure he is cheating. Do what you can to obtain evidence without infringing too much on his privacy. Keep an eye out for ways to gather information. For example, if he is checking his phone right in front of you, peer over and see if you notice him texting with a woman. See if the texts seem flirty or inappropriate. Try to see whether he smells of different kinds of perfume after he comes home. See if he openly communicates around you or whether he slinks off to the corner of the house to make phone calls or send text messages. Keep track of his stories and look for inconsistencies. It takes him effort to keep track of lies and he may make mistakes upon repeating a story about his whereabouts. Write down what he says so you're sure you aren't fooling yourself if you think he is changing his story. Before you confront your husband, review your evidence and make sure that it is enough so that he cannot lie his way out of having an affair. Based on the evidence you have, think about what he might try to say to convince you he is not actually cheating. For example, if you find some emails that are about him getting a drink with a co-worker and it seems flirty but it is somewhat ambiguous as to whether he cheated, ask yourself whether this combined with what else you know about the situation is convincing enough or whether you should wait to find out more. Even suspecting your husband is cheating on you can be a very emotionally disturbing experience. Mitigate some of these negative feelings by letting in a trusted friend in on your suspicions before you confront your husband. Your friend can offer you moral support to buffer against the stress and, possibly, guidance. Before you confront your husband, have in mind a sense of what your game plan is should be confess. This will help you to remain focused and will set the tone for proceeding with conversation despite it being highly emotional. Ask yourself if you want: The relationship to end? The relationship to heal? Although it may seem like a good time for some 'liquid courage', you want to be in a clear mental state when you confront your husband. If you confront him while you are intoxicated, you may become violent or not be able to remember the details of the conversation later on. Alcohol and other drugs have been implicated in many cases of domestic violence. | Hide your suspicion until you're sure. Gather evidence. Assess your evidence. Get social support. Know what you want should he be cheating. Avoid alcohol or other drugs. |
We propose a method to automatically compute the importance of features at every observation in time series, by simulating counterfactual trajectories given previous observations.We define the importance of each observation as the change in the model output caused by replacing the observation with a generated one.Our method can be applied to arbitrarily complex time series models.We compare the generated feature importance to existing methods like sensitivity analyses, feature occlusion, and other explanation baselines to show that our approach generates more precise explanations and is less sensitive to noise in the input signals. | Explaining Multivariate Time Series Models by finding important observations in time using Counterfactuals |
. Although IBD is not caused by your diet, certain foods may trigger painful inflammation in your intestines if you have this disease. It is important to know which foods cause symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. In your diary, note the date and what you have eaten anytime you have a flare up of symptoms. Over time, you should get a sense of what causes your symptoms and which foods do not. You may also experience symptoms such as fatigue, pain in your joints, weight loss, or anemia (the loss of red blood cells). Keep in mind that diet and IBD is very personal; your doctor may have some general guidelines, but what works for one patient — or even an entire sample study of patients — may not work for you. Many patients with IBD report experiencing diarrhea when they consume dairy products such as full fat milk, cheese (especially high fat soft cheeses), yogurt, and ice cream. Being lactose intolerant (or incapable of consuming dairy) is often a complication of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. If you are lactose intolerant, consider using a supplement such as Lactaid which can help minimize irritation if you consume dairy products. You may also want to switch to a non-dairy alternative, such as soy or almond milk. Although it is commonly believed that fiber can help relieve digestive problems, many patients with IBD report that foods high in fiber can exacerbate their symptoms. Many fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, but there are ways you can incorporate them into an IBD diet. Cook vegetables thoroughly. When fruits and vegetables are thoroughly cooked, they are easier to digest than in their raw form. Remove the skin from fruits and vegetables. The skin has insoluble fiber in it, so you might need to peel the skin from your fruits and vegetables before consuming them. Avoid vegetables that can cause gas. These include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and brussel sprouts. Gas will only further irritate your intestines if they are already inflamed. If consuming vegetables in their natural form is too irritating, consider using vegetable stock instead. You can add this to rice or pasta to add flavor and nutrients. It often has the same nutritional value as whole vegetables, but is generally easier to digest. Avoid nuts. Nuts are very high in fiber and can be especially difficult to digest. Pick better grains. If you are having a flare up of symptoms, avoid whole grains and breads like rye and whole wheat. Processed grains will be easier to digest. Look for breads like sourdough and French bread instead. If you are suffering from a flare of symptoms, fatty foods can make your diarrhea and abdominal pain even worse. Avoid consuming butter and margarine when you are having an attack. Watch out for pastas that have cream sauces, or foods that have been baked with cream cheese or sour cream. These also add extra fat into your system. Fried foods — like french fries, doughnuts, hush puppies, fried chicken, fish or shrimp — should be avoided. They add extra grease into your gastrointestinal tract. Fatty foods should especially be avoided if you have inflammation in the small intestine area of the gastrointestinal tract. These are frequently found in pieces of candy and gum that have had chemical sweeteners added to them. These ingredients usually end with the letters -ol. Common culprits include: Sorbitol Mannitol Xylitol Maltitol Short for Fermentable-Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols, these are sugars that can be found in some carbohydrates.They include things such as: Fructose (commonly found in honey and corn syrup) Certain fruits such as apples, apricots, pears, plums and blackberries Sugars commonly found in cereals and pre-packaged granolas Lactose from dairy products These can also cause extra air to get into the digestive tract, causing more gas and irritation. Similarly, avoid drinking beverages with a straw as this can also put additional air into the liquid when consuming your drink. | Keep a food diary Avoid dairy products. Be wary of fiber. Avoid fatty foods. Avoid non-absorbable sugars. Avoid FODMAPs. Avoid carbonated beverages. |
When you feel your stress level rising, one way to calm yourself is to take some time to focus on breathing. By simply closing your eyes and letting your breathing fill up your mind, you will slowly start to calm down. Try to breathe slowly and deeply, letting each breath push out other thoughts. How much sleep you get can seriously affect your stress level and your attitude. If you aren't getting enough, your stress level can rise more easily, and you are more likely to develop a negative attitude. Sticking to a schedule every night will help you get enough sleep so that you waked up refreshed and happier. One way to make sure you stick to a schedule is to set an alarm for bedtime just like you set an alarm for waking up. Set it 30 minutes to an hour before you want to go to bed to remind you it's time to wind down. If you find yourself really tense at work, take a moment to stretch to help relieve it. A simple stretch can help take your mind off work, plus it can loosen muscles tightened by stress. One simple stretch you can employ is moving from cow pose to cat pose. In a chair, lean forward with your hands on your knees. Arch your back outward. Move to cat pose by arching your back inwards. Move on to stretching your arms straight above your head, leaning to each side as you stretch. You can also employ a twisting move. While sitting, keep your arms bent and twist around one way and then the other. Taking the time to write every day in a journal can be a to release emotions. If you let your emotions build up over time, that can lead to a more stressful life. What's important is to let your emotion flow out on paper. Don't try to make it grammatically correct or perfect or worry about what you should be writing about. Hugs tell your body to release oxytocin. This hormone can relax you, as well as push you to be more social, which can also be good for your stress level. Try to get at least eight hugs a day. Don't just limit yourself to your friends and family--pets count, too. | Focus on your breathing. Sleep on a schedule. Stretch out your tension. Try writing in a journal. Try a hug. |
Getting to know your chickens is a great way to develop a strong bond with them as well as give you insight into their health. Look out for their behavior and try to get a feel for their personality. In addition, keep an eye out for signs of illness, such as a pale comb (the top of their head), heavy breathing, coughing, wheezing, and a runny nose. If you have multiple chickens, try to distinguish each one's personality. You should also keep an eye out for sibling rivalry. This is especially important if you only have one pet chicken, as chickens are quite chatty. Try mimicking its coos, clucks, crows, and warbles. Some chickens respond, while others just stare, but either way, it's important to communicate with them! Always greet your chicken by its name any time you engage and visit with it—this will stimulate its brain, create a bond, and encourage it to approach you when you call. As you get more comfortable with your chicken, it will allow you to pet it. Call it by its name and when it approaches, gently pet it. The sweet spot is the back of its neck underneath the fluff of its feathers—gently rub it here to calm it. Over time, your chicken might be comfortable sitting in your lap and letting you pet it. Try carrying your chicken around while you pet it to make it feel more comfortable around you. Chickens have a great sense of hearing and respond not just to various sounds but also pleasant-sounding music. Try playing some classical music in front of your chicken. You can also hum, whistle, and sing to get its attention. Try playing a flute or guitar for your chicken. Try scattering some oats or other treats along the ground and move around while doing so. Play hide-and-seek by hiding while your chicken forages and clucking to it. You can also dig a small hole, hide a red bell pepper or red fruit (without seeds) and fill it loosely with dirt—chickens are drawn to the color red. Install a treat dispenser in your yard that your chicken can play with for a reward. Create a non-toxic kids play tunnel in your backyard for your chicken to run through and encourage it by throwing treats into the tunnel. You can also remove the bottom from some cardboard boxes and connect them. | Observe your chickens daily to get to know them. Talk to your chicken daily to bond with it. Pet your chicken to show it affection. Play music for your chicken to calm it. Play with your chicken to keep it stimulated. |
Answer thoroughly and honestly. Your doctor needs to have as much information as possible in order to effectively treat any existing problems, and work with you to prevent future complications. Some medical offices will have you answer questions about your medical history by filling out forms, while others may do this in person. Be prepared to discuss your sexual history. Your doctor will need to know if you are sexually active. He or she may ask about breast, abdominal, vaginal, or sexual problems, that you don't think are normal. That includes being taken advantage of sexually, or sexual abuse. Your doctor will also ask about your current and past use of contraceptives. Be able to tell the nurse or doctor the first date of your most recent period, and the age when you had your first period. They may also ask the age that your breasts began to develop. They will ask if your periods are on a regular cycle, such as every 28 days, how long they usually last, and if you have any problems, like bad cramps, while you have your period. They will ask if you have episodes of spotting, or bleeding, between your periods. They will likely ask how heavy you bleed during your periods. You can usually answer this by telling them how many pads or tampons you need to use, especially for the first 48 hours of your cycle. This may include unusual vaginal discharge, bad odor, itching in your vaginal area, unusual pain or discomfort in your abdomen or vaginal area, pain during sex, and any changes, pain, or problems with your breasts. Your doctor has the option to order STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing for you if either you or your doctor has a concern. A urine test can be done for chlamydia and/or gonorrhoea, and a blood test for HIV, herpes, and/or syphilis. There is no harm in undergoing STI testing if you have any concern at all, as there are effective treatments available if you do have an infection, and treating it sooner rather than later can help to avoid long-term complications. For instance, treating chlamydia and/or gonorrhea from the outset prevents the long-term development of PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), which is when the infection has been around for a while and can lead to other complications like fertility issues down the road or the development of chronic pelvic pain. Your health care provider can test for trichomonas, gonorrhea, and chlamydia using a urine sample. Urine or lab work will be done to confirm the pregnancy. If your pregnancy is confirmed, your appointment will include additional steps and your doctor will help to arrange for your obstetrical care all the way through delivery. | Expect questions about your general medical history. Anticipate questions about your period. Provide information about any problems you are having. Tell the doctor if you think you are pregnant. |
Dermatitis is the most common type of skin inflammation, and is also known as a rash. Rashes are a swelling or irritation of the skin, and can be itchy, blistered, or bumpy. A lot of times, you can treat rashes at home, but if your rash appears frequently or lasts more than two days, it is time to consult your physician. If your rash is so uncomfortable that you are constantly distracted, contact your doctor right away. Dermatitis is not contagious. When you call your doctor's office be sure to describe your symptoms in detail, especially any vomiting or fever. Be sure to mention if you have been exposed to a new environment, new foods or new products, such as soaps or lotions. If your doctor cannot see you within a day or so, you can try going to a walk-in clinic. Many pharmacies offer in store clinics. A doctor or nurse practitioner can examine your skin and help you figure out a treatment plan. If you have a chronic (recurring or persistent) case of skin inflammation, it is probably time to visit a dermatologist. A dermatologist is a doctor specializing in treatment of the skin. They can help you figure out the underlying cause of your skin issue and prescribe any necessary medication. Ask your primary care physician to recommend a dermatologist that they trust. Make sure your insurance plan covers the dermatologist that you choose. There are many over-the-counter medications that can help heal your skin inflammation; however, it can be overwhelming to try to select the product that will be most beneficial to your individual problem. Your local pharmacist is a great resource. They are familiar with the active ingredients in many products, so ask for advice on which one to purchase. Remember that a pharmacist is a medical professional. Don't be afraid to describe your rash in detail and describe your symptoms. You can also ask the pharmacist to recommend a generic alternative to some of the name brand products. You'll get the same health benefits and save some money. | Call your doctor. Consult a dermatologist. Talk to your pharmacist. |
This is perhaps the most important part of the process. Before you begin, determine how much money you can reasonably spend on clothing. This can be anything from a few dollars to several hundred. It should be small enough that you have no problems buying the things you need (food, shelter, textbooks, etc.). Write this number down and stick to it as you are choosing clothing. See our budgeting article for help if you're unsure how much money to set aside. Since you're looking to save money, avoid expensive malls and boutiques. Head to the outlets, which tend to have clothing that's just as good for a cheaper price. Note that some outlet stores have the word "outlet" in their name (e.g., Gap Outlet) while others don't (e.g. Nordstrom Rack). Don't get too attached to the idea that "good" clothes must be new. Often, unique, retro, and one-of-a-kind pieces are available for cheap at your local thrift shop. It can take a little "hunting" around to find clothes that work for you, but you'll save lots. Second-hand stores include charitable organizations like Goodwill and the Salvation Army as well as non-charitable "thrift" stores. The cheapest clothes of all are the ones you pay nothing for. Try organizing a clothes swap with your friends and family members. This is a great way to find clothes you wouldn't have thought of buying normally. Online shopping makes it especially easy to find good deals on clothes. Today, most big-name clothing retailers allow you to research search results by price so you can find cheap options quick. You can even try sites like Ebay and Craigslist if you're comfortable wearing other peoples' clothes (which you are if you've been shopping at thrift stores). Though you might be used to automatically saying "no" to online mailing lists, it can actually pay to sign up for lists at your favorite stores. This way, when a new sale or discount is offered, you'll know about it right away. Great bargains are rare. You may not see an exceptionally good deal every time you go shopping. This is fine. Be willing to occasionally go home empty-handed, knowing that you saved yourself from wasting money on something that wasn't right for you. | Find your budget and stick to it. Head to outlets if you're looking for new clothes. Be open to buying from second-hand stores. Get free clothes from friends and family. Look for bargains online. Take your time. |
Antihistamines can help to diminish sneezing, sniffling, and itching as a result of winter allergies. These can be purchased over-the-counter at your local pharmacy or drugstore. Examples of antihistamines include Zyrtec (certizine), Claritin (loratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine), and Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Follow the dosing instructions on the bottle. Note that many antihistamines, like Benadryl, can have a sedating effect, making it difficult to function. Look for non-drowsy antihistamines, such as Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra (fexofenadine). A nasal spray will usually work faster to treat your allergies than taking a pill. You can get prescription or over-the-counter nasal sprays to treat congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, and itchy throat. You can try a saline spray, which is safe for daily use and can be used by adults and children. Other options include antihistamine sprays, corticosteroids, or decongestant sprays. Antihistamine sprays, such as Astepro (azelastine) and Patanase (olopatadine), are available by prescription. They are effective but may cause drowsiness. Corticosteroid sprays are available over-the-counter or by prescription, and include brands like Flonase (fluticasone proprionate) and Nasonex (mometasone). They reduce swelling and are good for long-term use — you may wish to begin using them at the start of season, as it can take a few days or weeks to notice the full effects of this treatment. Alternatively, you can also use a decongestant nasal spray like Afrin or Dristan (oxymetazoline hydrochloride); however, this is only recommended for short-term use of less than three days, as any longer can lead to "rebound" symptoms of worsened congestion. If you suffer from ongoing allergies, one option to consider is allergy shots. They do not provide immediate relief from your symptoms, but rather, work towards a long-term solution where you eventually become desensitized to the allergen. Your doctor will first determine what allergens, specifically, trigger you by testing you for each one. You will then be administered shots with gradually increasing doses of the allergen so that your body adapts to it and no longer reacts in the same way. Allergy shots require a time commitment as well as a financial one. It can take as long as six to twelve months to develop tolerance/immune response to specific allergen and then an additional three to five years to maintain. Allergy shots do not work for food allergies. | Try an antihistamine. Use a nasal spray. Ask your doctor about allergy shots. |
You can create even zig-zag lines by moving your arm back and forth in a uniform way across the entire sheet of cake balls. You can get finely crushed pieces by putting them in a plastic bag and crushing them (using a rolling pin) or by processing them in a food processor. To ensure a hard coating and for any topping to appear more uniform, place the cake balls in the freezer or refrigerator for about an hour or two. | Drizzle additional marshmallow cream on top. Sprinkle the finely crushed graham crackers on top. Chill the cake balls again. Finished. |
Many stalkers suffer from delusions. The delusions may be that you have something the person needs or wants, that you are this person's one and only soulmate, or that you hold secrets that the person must know. The delusions may feed the stalking behavior, and the person will believe the delusions as true. Most stalkers come off as very intense people. When you first meet a stalker, you may notice that they maintain intense and enduring eye contact. This may feel flattering at first but can begin to feel threatening. This person may believe that the two of you hold a very strong bond or are meant to be together. This intensity may come out through a barrage of texts, frequent visits, or elaborate ways of getting your attention. A stalker may have obsessive tendencies. They may not take no for an answer, and may show behaviors or have thinking that is highly fixated. This obsessiveness can be very off-putting for others, yet the person lacks awareness of how the behavior affects others. The person may become so fixated in thoughts and behaviors that the stalking behavior becomes central to their life. For example, a stalker may become obsessed with seeing you every day, or knowing what you will do next. Feeling in control feeds stalking behaviors. The more the person knows about you, the more they feel powerful or in control of or over you. Often, control is obtained by knowing as much information about you as possible. This is especially true regarding social media. A stalker may ask you about photos or events in very specific ways. If someone asks you multiple times about the person you were with in a photo or about a specific location of a post, this can be a red flag. Often, a stalker will believe that you are the only person they can love. This romanticism can quickly turn to obsession and stalking behavior. This person, who you are not romantically involved with, may seek you out or try to win you over by doing grand gestures to prove feelings of love. This can include buying you expensive things, traveling far distances to see you, or lavishly proposing to you. | Recognize delusions. Identify intensity. Notice obsessiveness. Pay attention to a need for control. Be aware of grand gestures. |
Whether you’re just deciding on a meal for yourself, or if you’re with another person or group of people, start by removing restaurants or recipes that don't sound good. Removing unwanted options will leave you with a small number of better food options, and make your decision that much easier. For example, maybe your friend ate pizza last night and doesn't want to repeat, or else you just aren't in the mood for homemade Italian food. If you’re hoping to eat relatively soon, avoid any restaurants that will take more than 15 or 20 minutes to travel to. Unless you’re prepared to travel for a delicious meal, you and your group can decide together to stick to a nearby eatery. If any restaurants are simply too much of a hassle, cross them off your list. For example, if your first dining choice is located across a city and you’re in peak dining hour or the middle of rush hour, settle for something closer to home. If you’re planning to go out to eat with a group, be sure to choose a location that will cater to everyone's needs. For example, if a friend has a seafood allergy, you can rule out the local oyster bar. If you’re dining with a vegetarian, avoid a steakhouse or restaurant specializing in hamburgers. Be considerate of your dining partners: the restaurant or dining option your group chooses should offer something for every person you’ll be eating with. Ultimately, it comes down to simply making a choice. If you’re with a group that can't make up its mind, appoint one person to make an executive decision. If you’re on your own, pick a location or decide on a meal to cook for yourself at home. If you end up regretting your choice, at least you’ll know not to return to the restaurant or re-make the same recipe. If you’re stuck deciding between two different food options—restaurants, food trucks, etc.—a simple coin toss could decide for you. | Decide where or what you don’t want to eat. Consider the time and location. Consider food restrictions, allergies, or diets. Make your choice. |
Launch the app, go to the Content page, and select Accounts to show a list of social media platforms. Enter your Soundcloud username and password to login. You can also login to Soundcloud using your Facebook account or your Google+ account. Tap Connect when you’re finished. | Follow steps 1 to 3 of the first method. Select Soundcloud. Login to Soundcloud. |
Write down your ideas in a notebook. Some basics to bear in mind include: Whether they’re geared toward children or adults, most great stories share a few basic elements: The main character, supporting characters, an interesting setting and a plot that includes a central conflict, trouble brewing, a climax, and a resolution. For non-fiction or informational works: The book needs to inform the reader about history, people, events, real things or how-to instructions. Picture books: These require a lot of illustration, usually in full color, which can make printing more expensive. Text is limited but needs to be both good and original––there is quite an art to limiting words and still putting across and excellent story. Many children's books include a positive message, ranging from simple standards, like “share with others,” to more complex life lessons on topics like handling the death of a loved one or how to think about big issues like caring for the environment or respecting other cultures. It isn't necessary to include a straightforward message, so don't force it––if you do, your lesson may come off as heavy-handed, which won't be appealing to kids. If writing fiction, this is your chance to write something silly, strange, nerdy, dreamy, fantastical. What inspired you as a child? Go there, explore those ideas. This doesn't mean you should throw in something wacky for no good reason, though. Tap into feelings that are sincere and actions that make sense for your character. Readers can immediately pick up on writing that seems false, and that's when they put down the book. And if writing non-fiction, this is your chance to share your knowledge and research with future generations of chefs, engineers, and artists! Importantly, be creative but also accurate––it's a fine balance between keeping it light and still ensuring that the content is fact-checked thoroughly and understandable or doable by children. Consider pitching the idea to a child, like a niece or nephew, cousin, or the child of a close friend. Children typically give very honest feedback, so they can help you evaluate if your story will be interesting to their age group. | Decide on the main components of your story. Consider incorporating a message for fiction works. Be creative. |
Look back into your past and ask, “Who was the last person who lied to you? How did that make you feel?” You will most likely recall feeling betrayed, hurt, angry, or even confused. Then, ask yourself, “Do you want to create these emotions in other people?” Repeat this exercise every time you are tempted to lie to someone "for their own sake." If you look at your thoughts honestly, you will find that many of your observations were taken from other people. Maybe you like the way this outfit looks, but your sister said she hated it on you, so you no longer wear it. By continuing to claim these thoughts as your own, you are weakening your self-esteem. If you can think of a specific person who suffered as a result of your lies, approach them and offer a quick (but sincere) apology. It's best to start your new path with a clean slate. This will also allow you to move away from feelings of guilt, a damaging emotion for your self-esteem. If you lied to a co-worker, you might say, "I know I said that the project would be completed in two weeks. That is incorrect. It may take up to double that amount of time. I'm sorry I gave you the wrong information." | Remember being lied to. Consider the origins of your thoughts. Apologize. |
Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a set of gears on a grey box. You'll find this option close to the top of the Settings page. It's near the middle of the General page. The switch will turn grey, signifying that you've disabled autocorrect on your iPhone or iPad. If the "Auto-Correction" switch is already grey, autocorrect is already turned off. You might also want to turn off the "Check Spelling" feature by tapping the green switch next to this heading as well. | Open your iPhone's or iPad's Settings. Scroll down and tap General. Scroll down and tap Keyboard. Tap the green "Auto-Correction" switch . |
Both you and your dog are the most safe when your dog is securely crated in the back seat of your car. If your dog is freely roaming there are chances of them obstructing your driving and increasing their risk of injury. If your dog isn't crate trained, use a harness and dog safety-belt to secure it in the vehicle instead. Dogs should never travel in the beds of pickup trucks. Not only will they be directly exposed to the elements, they may also suffer fatal injuries should you get into an accident. Keeping your dog in a truck bed is also illegal in some areas. Feeding your dog hours before you begin traveling will help prevent motion sickness. Provide small snacks that are high in protein during rest stops to keep your dog satisfied. Feed your dog small portions of their regular food or small treats whenever you take a break from driving. If your dog is prone to car sickness consult your vet for remedies. Stopping frequently to let your dog stretch their legs and relieve themselves will help keep them happy, comfortable, and relaxed throughout the entire trip. Try and find dog-friendly locations to make stops at. Even if the windows are cracked cars can quickly become too hot and dehydrate your dog. In order to avoid a conflict try finding a dog-friendly stop along your route. Enlist the help of a friend if you must leave your dog. Remember, dogs can succumb to heatstroke in just 15 minutes. | Keep your dog crated in the back seat. Feed your dog a few hours before travel and provide snacks at rest stops. Stop frequently for exercise and bathroom breaks. Never leave your dog unattended in your car. |
Find a place where you can sit comfortably for at least ten minutes. It could be indoors or outside. What matters most, however, is that it is quiet and free from distracting noise like music, television, or people talking. Not all noise is bad in the Vipassana tradition. Ambient sound like cars or the ticking of a clock can actually be points for you to focus your mindfulness. Ideally, wear loose clothing and remove your shoes. Sit on the floor or on a pillow. You can take a number of postures like the half-lotus, full lotus, or cross-legged. Make sure that you are upright, with an unsupported and straight spine. If you have back pain, it is also OK to sit erect in a chair. Your posture should be upright, but not too tense. You will want your mind and body to be relaxed, while the effort to remain upright should energize your meditation. Now, place your hands one on top of the other on your lap, palms facing up. Traditionally, your right hand should rest on top of the left. It may also be helpful for beginners to close their eyes. Try not to clench your hands or make fists. Closed eyes will help you concentrate. But concentration is not key to Vipassana meditation and you may find it best to open them if, as sometimes happens, you see disturbing images. Turn your attention to the rhythm of your inhalation and exhalation. Some people find it helpful to focus on the rise and fall of their abdomens, for example, an inch or two above the navel. Follow this motion with your mind, from beginning to end. If you’re having trouble following the rise and fall of your abdomen, place your hand atop it. You might also try focusing on the feeling of air as it passes through your nostrils and touches the skin on your upper lip. This practice is a bit more advanced. “Sharpen your attention” to these movements. Be aware of the sensations involved from start to finish. Don't try to split the act into parts but experience it as one continuous motion. While you are meditating, focus on the “primary object” of your attention, i.e. your breathing. If your mind wanders to a “secondary object,” though, like a thought, a sound, or a feeling, focus on that object for a moment. Don't resist secondary objects. The idea instead is to let them move past you. Pause for a second or two and give them abstract mental notes. If you hear a barking dog, label it “hearing.” If you feel an insect bite, label it “feeling.” Once you have noted an object, let it go and return to the primary object of your breathing. Noting thus allows you be aware of the surrounding world without being attached. The sensations should rise and pass over you. This detachment is supposed to help you appreciate the impermanence of the world, and the emptiness of self. How long should you try to meditate? There's no right answer, except that some is better than none at all. However, aiming for 15 minutes a day at first is a doable goal. Work up from there. Slowly lengthen the time you meditate by about 5 minutes per day each week, until you reach 45 minutes. There will be days when you’re too busy to put in 45 minutes of meditation. That's OK. But try to set aside some time, however short. | Sit on the floor or in a chair. Put your hands on your lap. Focus all your attention on breathing. Notice – and release – other sensations and thoughts. Start slowly and increase your meditation. |
Peace lilies are native to hot, moist, shady tropical rainforests. Thus, in most temperate climates, they cannot be left outside year-round. However, inside, where it is usually relatively warm and humid compared to the outside environment, the plant can do well. The peace lily should be close to, but not directly under a window in a warm room in your house where it will benefit from indirect sunlight. North or West facing windows are best as these do not allow direct sunlight all day. Try to avoid exposing your plant to cold air or too much sun, as these can cause the plant to become unhealthy and develop brown, shriveled leaves. The best care you can give your peace lily is to water it attentively. When (and only when) the potted soil is dry, add enough water to make it damp, but not so much as to create standing water. Too little water will cause the plant to wilt and die - in fact, if you neglect to water your plant, you should be able to see it visibly droop. However, too much water can cause a condition called root rot which can be fatal to the plant. Aim to water about once per week, when the soil is dry. It is sometimes recommended to even wait until the plant has begun to wilt ever-so-slightly before each watering. Peace lilies thrive in the high humidity levels of the tropics, so, in addition to watering the soil, regularly mist your lily with a spray bottle to replicate the humid air of the rainforest. Mist your plant more frequently in the summer growing season - the more water you can supply the blooms, the healthier it will be. This plant is sensitive to chlorine, so use dechlorinated water. You can dechlorinate tap water by leaving it out at room temperature for 24 hours. Compared to certain other plants, peace lilies don't need to be pruned very frequently. However, if, for whatever reason, one or more of your lily's limbs or leaves become brown or wilted, you may want to prune the leaves to keep the plant from wasting energy on the dying appendage. Use cleaned, sharp scissors/pruning shears to remove any unhealthy or dead spots - make your cuts cleanly and near the soil level without damaging healthy tissue. Wilting and brown leaves can simply be an indication that you forgot to water your plant, but they can also be a symptom of a more serious problem. If you find yourself frequently needing to prune even when caring for your lily properly, look for signs of a more serious problem (see "Solving Peace Lily Maladies" below) and seek to cure the root cause. Apart from water and indirect sunlight, your plant will not need much maintenance. Fertilizers and nutrient supplements should not be necessary to grow a healthy, thriving peace lily. However, if you desire to do so (for instance, because you want to grow exceptionally large, vibrant blooms), take care so as not to over-fertilize, as peace lilies can be somewhat sensitive plants. Use a standard 20-20-20 house plant fertilizer at one half or one quarter its recommended strength about once per month in the spring and summer, when the plant's growth is most active. Green blooms are a sign of over-fertilization. If your plant exhibits this symptom, stop fertilizing and cut your fertilizer dose in half next growth season. | Choose a spot for your peace lily. Water the peace lily adequately. Mist the leaves several times a week with a spray bottle. Trim any unhealthy leaves from your plant. If you fertilize, do so cautiously. |
Using paper towels is one way to help pull out a stain when you are on the go and can't wash your clothes immediately. Find a few paper towels to place behind the stained part of the fabric. The thicker the paper towels, the better they will be at pulling out the blood and water. You can also use a rag or cloth towel if your have one handy. Take another paper towel and soak it in cold water. Place the saturated paper towel over the stain and apply pressure. The water should pass through the fabric and soak into the paper towels placed behind the stain. Keep soaking the paper towel in water to continue removing the blood from the fabric. If the paper towels behind the stain become saturated, switch them out for dry paper towels. The water may not pull out all the blood in the fabric. If you have access to a public restroom, use some hand soap. Take another paper towel and soak it in cold water. Rub a small amount of hand soap into the paper towel and dab at the stain. Rinse with clean cold water to remove the soap. If you don't have access to soap, you can use your saliva. It may sound disgusting, but your saliva is capable of breaking up blood stains because saliva contains an enzyme that will break down the proteins found in the blood stain. After you have rinsed the fabric in cold water, work up a generous amount of saliva in your mouth and spit onto the blood stain. Rub the saliva into the stain, then rinse again with clean cold water. No matter the method you use, try to wash the item in cold water as soon as possible. | Place paper towels behind the stain. Rinse the fabric. Use hand soap. Use your saliva. |
You'll need to have a full battery before you start the reset process, and your device may not let you begin if your battery is too low. Leave your phone plugged in during the reset. You can format and reset your Android phone from the Settings app. You may have to scroll a bit to find it. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to proceed with the reset process. This may take 20 minutes or so to complete. You will not be able to use the phone during this time. Once the reset process is complete, the phone has been wiped and is safe to give away, sell, or trade in. You can also start the setup process yourself to use the phone again. When setting up the phone, log in with your Google account to restore your apps and settings. Check out Get-Rid-of-an-Old-Cell-Phone for tips on getting rid of an old Android phone. | Plug your phone into a power source. Open the Settings app. Tap "Backup & reset." Tap "Factory data reset" or "Reset phone. Wait while your phone resets. Either set up the newly-reset phone or sell/trade it. |
Place the saucepan with water on the stove over high heat. It will come to a boil in about 2 minutes. Increase the amount of water to make bigger batches. Make sure to increase the sugar in the recipe equally. Water takes about 2 minutes to boil for every 2 cups (470 ml) of water. | Bring 2 cups (470 ml) of water to a boil in a saucepan. |
Putting a smile on your face, even if you are feeling down, can help you feel better about yourself, whatever you are doing. You will be in a more positive mood, and able to think better about the big picture. Plus, smiling will make you look friendlier and more confident, the kind of person others want to meet and hang out with. Try to remember to smile when you are going about your daily business, such as during your morning commute, while doing household chores, and even while relaxing in the evening. You might even want to set a reminder on your phone to remind yourself to smile more. Sometimes it's easy to get overwhelmed by a focus on where you are and where you need to be. The tension involved in trying to move quickly can cause stress. Taking a few minutes every day to pause and relax will help you recharge, and approach your challenges with energy. Activities like yoga or mindfulness exercises, which force you to slow down and consider only the moment, are good ways to help slow down your daily grind. Doing them will make you pause and find space in your mind to focus on other things. Try taking a class or watching a video online to learn a basic yoga routine. At first, it might be hard to just start appreciating your life, especially if you’re feeling down. So fake it. Put on a smile, or say something nice about somebody. You’d be surprised how this little change in your action can help change your mindset. For example, if you are having a bad day at work, then try to take the focus off of yourself by asking a coworker how her day is going, or by giving someone a compliment. By focusing on someone else, you might find yourself feeling more positive and happy. . Your mental well-being is tied to your physical health. When you are trying to feel good about your life, make sure you are taking care of your body to be in the best physical shape possible. You don't need to turn into a swimsuit model, but you do want to make sure you are taking care of yourself. Plus, as you get into better shape, you’ll begin to feel more confident in how healthy you look and feel. Exercising is a great way to get yourself in shape. Just a little bit of exercise, even something as simple as ten minutes of walking every day, helps get your muscles moving and causes your brain to release feel-good endorphins. Plus, when you work out, your body will look better, and you’ll have more energy. Eat well. Good nutrition will help give you energy and keep your body looking good. Focus on whole grains, vegetables, and lean proteins while avoiding sweets and processed foods. Controlling your portions is another good way to help keep your weight normal and healthy. Make sure you get enough sleep. Getting sleep can help you stay charged and positive, plus it will give you the energy to get things done. A full night's sleep is great, of course, but you can supplement that with naps throughout the day if you need to. Most people need seven to eight hours of sleep every day to be at their best, but some can get by with a little less. | Smile more. Take a break. Fake it. Take care of your body |
Studies are showing that gingko biloba can help with certain brain disorders, such as cerebral inefficiency and dementia. It is also helpful for fighting memory loss. Before beginning this supplement ensure it has no interactions with any current medications. The dosages varied by study, anywhere from 120 milligrams to 640 milligrams per day. Talk to your doctor about an appropriate amount for you. These vitamins help your body create fuel from glucose. They're also essential in helping protect against dementia. If you aren't getting enough B-vitamins from your diet, find a supplement that includes folate, B6 and B12, niacin, and thiamin. This supplement can help with memory function and recall, as well as help those with declining mental abilities. It is a chemical already present in your brain, and you can take up to 1,000 milligrams per day. Being low on vitamin D can lead to disorders such as seasonal affective disorder and depression. People can usually get most of the vitamin D they need through sunlight, but some people's bodies - especially dark-skinned people and the elderly - can have trouble converting sunlight to vitamin D, and in the winter, it can be difficult for anyone to get enough sun. Research has been done on dosages anywhere from 528 to 9,000 international units of vitamin D2 or D3. Check with your doctor for an appropriate dosage for you. | Try gingko biloba. Take B-vitamins. Supplement with citicocline. Try Vitamin D. |
You could use a teapot for this purpose. Put tea leaves in the vessel. Cover the tea with a small amount of water. Don't cover the tea with too much water; apply just enough to cover the leaves. Some people think this method is a myth. Others insist it works. Try it for yourself! The idea may date to a research study in Alabama that pointed out the Chinese would discard the liquid from their first tea infusion. Other studies have found the process removes some caffeine but not as much as claimed by some. Caffeine can have a negative effect on some people, including increased blood pressure, difficulty with sleep, and rapid eye movement, so reducing your caffeine intake can be a good idea. Steep the tea in the hot water for 30 seconds to a minute. The hot water should remove some of the caffeine from the tea leaves. One method is to boil twice as much water as you need. You would then use half of the water to decaffeinate the tea, and half of it to actually drink later. You want to make sure that the water is boiling hot to ensure you get more caffeine out of the tea leaves. Think of this step as giving the tea a boiling bath. Or you can just put enough water on the tea to cover it. Now, you are ready to use the tea. Because different kinds of teas have different levels of caffeine, the recommendations vary. White tea should be steeped in 175- to 185-degree Fahrenheit (79 to 85 Celsius) water for 1 to 3 minutes. Green tea is steeped in 180- to 185-degree Fahrenheit (82 to 82 Celsius) water for 2 to 3 minutes. Black tea should steep in 206-degree Fahrenheit (97 Celsius) water for 3 to 5 minutes. Darjeeling tea is steeped in 185-degree Fahrenheit (85 Celsius) water for 3 minutes. Oolong tea should be steeped in 185- to 206-degree Fahrenheit (85 to 97 Celsius) water for 3 to 5 minutes. | Obtain a brewing vessel. Heat the water so the tea will brew. Change the temperature depending on the type of tea. |
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome is a clinically heterogeneous group of diseases associated with a reduced copy number of mitochondrial DNA in affected tissues and organs.MDS is usually classified as myopathic, encephalomyopathic, hepatocerebral, or neurogastrointestinal .Hepatocerebral MDS is characterized by early-onset hepatopathy and neurological manifestations.Four genes are known to be associated with hepatocerebral MDS: POLG1, DGUOK, C10orf2, and MPV17.MPV17-related MDS is a very rare condition, for which only approximately 40 different mutations have been reported.In our current study, four Korean children with hepatocerebral MDS are described, and MPV17 mutations were identified in all these patients.We describe four patients from three non-consanguineous Korean families—three male and one female patient.Two patients were siblings.They were born after 36–39 wks of gestation with normal birth weights .Their perinatal periods were uneventful.The presenting signs included persistent neonatal jaundice in Patients 1 to 3 at 2–4 mos of age and growth retardation with elevated hepatic enzymes in Patient 4 at 12 mos of age.Out of the four patients, two were underweight, and one had short stature.The serum aspartate transferase, alanine transferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase and total and direct bilirubin levels were elevated in all patients.The serum lactic acid level was elevated in all patients as well and the lactate/pyruvate ratio was 28–41.Abdominal ultrasound showed diffusely increased hepatic parenchymal echogenicity in all patients.Histological examination revealed fatty changes and the ballooning of hepatocytes with severe cholestasis and septal fibrosis with ductal damages.Electron microscopic examination revealed hepatocytes with densely packed mitochondria with disoriented or lost cristae.Hypoglycemic episodes were recurrent in Patients 1–3.Patient1 had nephrocalcinosis.Seizures did not develop in any patient, but profound motor hypotonia and developmental delay were evident in all four cases.Patient 1 had peripheral motor neuropathy, and Patient 2 had horizontal nystagmus and retinal dystrophy.Brain imaging studies performed in all patients between 3 and 26 mos of age were unremarkable, except for delayed myelination in Patient3.Genetic testing was performed on all patients for POLG1, DGUOK, and MPV17 genes using genomic DNA from the peripheral leukocytes, and all patients had mutations in the MPV17 gene.Four different MPV17 mutations were found.Three mutations, p.Gly94Arg, p.Pro98Leu, and p.Leu151Profs*39, were previously reported .The other mutation, p.Val66Glu, was a novel mutation and was not found in the 1000 Genomes database.Being located in the 2nd transmembrane domain, this mutation was predicted as pathogenic by two in silico analyses, MutationTaster and SIFT.Despite conservative management, all the patients died of liver failure between 6 and 28 mos of age.The prevalence of MPV17-related hepatocerebral MDS is unknown but is expected to be very rare.In addition, as more nuclear genetic defects are identified in various kinds of MDS patients, the identification of each genetic defect is becoming more complicated in these cases.Because MDS involves multiple systems, muscular, hepatic, gastrointestinal, or neuronal, the clinical classification of MDS into 1 of the 4 subgroups can be difficult in some patients with overlapping phenotypes.In this respect, multigene testing using next-generation sequencing techniques is becoming more popular for the genetic confirmation of MDS .Nevertheless, our own experience indicates that these four genes can be screened in infantile patients who exhibit cholestatic hepatopathy, lactic acidosis, developmental delay and motor hypotonia, as well as showing histological evidence of MDS such as an increase in dysmorphic mitochondria.Although we did not test for C10orf2, we identified MPV17 mutations in all four patients.In the liver of a patient with hepatocerebral MDS, the mitochondrial DNA copy number is profoundly reduced and mitochondrial respiratory chain activities are decreased, except complex II that is encoded by the nuclear DNA.However, these measurements were not available for our patients.Instead, we directly screened for genomic mutations in the genes responsible for this condition.We cannot conclude that MPV17 is the most common gene responsible for hepatocerebral MDS in Korean or other East Asian populations but we suggest that MPV17 can be the first gene to be screened in MDS patients in these populations.To date, MPV17 mutations have been detected as widely distributed along the coding region of its 8 exons , and p.Arg50Gln is the most common mutation that is only found in a homozygous state .Excluding p.Arg50Gln, most mutations have been reported as private.Among the families studied here, 1 frameshift mutation—p.Leu151Profs*39—was homozygous in the siblings, and this has been first reported in Japanese siblings with MDS .In addition, p.Pro98Leu was recurrently found in two unrelated families of our patients, which was first reported in Caucasian children .It remains to be seen whether these mutations are common mutations in MDS patients from Eastern Asian countries, but there are no other reports on MPV17 mutations in these populations.Genotype-phenotype correlations are poorly understood because fewer than 50 patients have been identified to date, and most cases have private mutations, experience liver failure, and do not survive their first decade of life.A milder phenotype has been described only for the most common mutation—p.Arg50Gln—in some homozygotes .In our present patients, the siblings with the homozygous frameshift mutation—p.Leu151Profs*39—experienced the most rapid progression of liver failure and died within 6 mos of age.Liver transplantation is controversial in MDS patients due to its multisystemic involvement but only conservative management is otherwise possible for this devastating condition.Due to the autosomal recessive inheritance of MDS, genetic diagnosis is very important to provide genetic counseling to affected patients and their families regarding future reproduction.The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. | MPV17-related hepatocerebral mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MDS) is a very rare condition, and only a few cases have been reported in East Asian countries. Here, we describe four Korean children affected by hepatocerebral MDS. The DGUOK, POLG1, and MPV17 genes were analyzed, and all patients had MPV17 mutations. |
There are tricks out there for all levels of magicians. Simple sleight of hand tricks and card tricks are a great place for younger magicians to begin! If you’re enjoying the tricks from the linked article, learn more fundamentals like the back palm vanish, card rise, or coin knuckle roll. Some of these tricks may require some preparation before performing for an audience. For others, you may want to ask a friend to assist you with the trick. While all magicians know sleight of hand, not all of them specialize in these close-up tricks. You can also look into niche fields of magic, including: Club magic: working in front of medium audiences in a local magic club. Stage magic: working in front of large audiences in a large auditorium or performance venue. Escape tricks: escaping from handcuffs, strait jackets, or heavy chains in front of an audience. Mentalism: talking with audience members and performing tricks of clairvoyance or telepathy. Masters of the art know what an audience wants to see, so pay attention to what types of tricks and what styles modern magicians use. See which magicians appeal to you the most, and try to think about what about their style and approach to the audience appeals to you. You can watch contemporary magicians or even watch videos of some famous magicians to see how they master their art. Here are some magicians you may want to observe carefully: David Copperfield Tommy Wonder Lisa Menna Sue-Anne Webster Doug Henning Penn & Teller Harry Houdini S.H. Sharpe Criss Angel Lance Burton David Blane Shin Lim Most magicians started off by going to the library and checking out books about magic and reading them from cover to cover. This can help you have an understanding of the discipline that is truly required to be a magician. Reading and researching will also help you develop skills in private, rather than making mistakes in front of an audience Check out books like: The Tarbell Course in Magic Volumes 1-8, by Harlan Tarbell and Ralph Reed Books of Wonder, by Tommy Wonder Strong Magic, by Darwin Ortiz Drawing Room Conjuring, by Professor Hoffman The Fitzkee Trilogy, by Dariel Fitzkee Mark Wilson Complete Course in Magic, by Mark Wilson The Amateur Magician's Handbook, by Henry Hay Though you should still use books to learn about being a magician, online streaming videos or video downloads can also help you hone your craft. There are thousands of them out there and you have to make sure that you’re watching a video from a reputable magician and that you’re not paying for a cheap video with tricks that are too easy. If the videos are made by a knowledgeable, reputable magician, they will feature a variety of tricks which the magician effectively explains. Avoid videos that offer poor explanation, that only present information on very simple tricks, or are made by a clearly incompetent magician. Online communities of amateur and professional magicians can provide useful, practical information to budding magicians. Helpful forums for curious individuals interested in becoming a magician include the Theory11 forum (https://www.theory11.com/forums/cat/magic-forum/), The Magician's Forum (https://www.themagiciansforum.com/), and The Magic Café (https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/index.php). Once you find a forum you’d like to participate in, introduce yourself and say something like: “I’m interested in learning how to perform magic tricks for my family and friends. What beginner tricks would you recommend, and what sort of equipment would I need for these.” “Hi! I’m starting to learn about performing magic; what's a great place near [your city] to see magic acts?” | Learn some basic magic tricks. Watch other magicians perform. Read magic books and biographies of magicians. Stream magic videos online. Get in touch with other magicians via an online forum. |
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