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You will usually take 9 hours of classes a semester for 2-3 years in order to complete your coursework requirements. These courses are generally divided between colloquiums (emphasizing reading and analysis) and seminars (emphasizing the creation of a full-length research product). Your progress through coursework will be evaluated on a semester or yearly basis by the Director of Graduate Studies along with your advisor and other faculty members. This is standard practice. Be aware that a “A” or “A-“ are generally the only acceptable grades in doctoral history programs. A “B+” in a class is generally a warning sign. Some schools work as consortiums, meaning that you may be able to take classes at other universities and count them toward your doctoral coursework. This often allows for a wider range of topics and more flexible scheduling. Drop by their office frequently or make formal appointments. Attend any events that they are involved in. Respond to all email or phone requests promptly and professionally. Put some serious effort into forming this relationship as it will become enormously important to you both professionally and personally. Your advisor's research interests will often match your own, so they can guide you through the field. They will also oversee your qualifying exams, your dissertation research, and your defense. They are generally a full-time faculty member who has the time to devote to mentoring students. You can come into your program with a mentor in mind. However, you usually wait a few months into coursework before formally approaching the professor and asking them to serve in this capacity. These are also called your qualifying exams. They take place following the conclusion of your coursework and are meant to test your knowledge of your primary and secondary fields of history. They are usually a combination of written and oral exams with the writing portion usually coming first. You must pass these exams to move on to your dissertation research. This is also usually the point where you have to pass a foreign language test as well. This is especially important if your subject area requires a language outside of your primary one. From when you conclude your exams you usually have six years in which to complete the program and graduate with your Ph.D. As soon as you finish your comps, you can begin devoting the majority of your time to researching. Start by creating a dissertation proposal that contains a basic outline of your research plan. Once your proposal is approved you are released to work on your project with less direct faculty oversight, in most cases. Now you are called “ABD” or “All But Dissertation.” You’ve completed all requirements except for the dissertation. This is the period where you will travel, if necessary, and visit archives. You will possibly spend some time away from the department while still registering for research hours. Once your research is finished, or during the process itself, you’ll begin the writing stage. Your advisor may request your drafts as you finish them or may just want to see the final project in rough form. You will also want to share your writing progress with your now-established dissertation committee. When you’ve finished the final draft you will meet with your committee in a public event setting to discuss and defend your project. Your defense can last hours depending on the whims of the committee members. This is a daunting time, but also an opportunity to share your enthusiasm and pride for your work. You will generally either be approved, approved pending revisions, approved with a delay, or rejected. Each program comes up with versions of this ranking. If revisions are required, you make them and then submit the properly formatted copy to the university system as directed. If your dissertation is rejected, this is generally a final decision and will result in your removal from the program. Getting a Ph.D. in history isn't just about passing the classes and writing the book. You also need to be a solid, reliable departmental citizen. If your department or university puts on a lecture, go to it. If they meet for a volunteer activity, join in and participate. Aside from contributing to your overall well-being, from a pragmatic standpoint attending these events puts you in an even better position to receive positive reference letters during the pending job search. Be prepared to turn in tons of paperwork during you time as a graduate student. It is part of the professional journey. Pay attention to all departmental calendars and timelines. Ask your department secretary, advisor, or other faculty members for assistance if you need it. Years after you’ve entered the program, you will graduate with your Ph.D. in hand. This is quite an accomplishment and should be celebrated with fanfare. You are now considered an expert in the study of history. | Concentrate on your coursework. Develop a close relationship with your advisor. Pass your comprehensive exams. Conduct dissertation research. Write a book-length dissertation. Defend your dissertation. Attend all required meetings. Complete all paperwork as requested. Graduate with your Ph.D. |
While it's always a good idea to cover up when you're in dry winter air, the way you cover up can affect how well you're able to protect your skin. For instance, you'll want to avoid any clothing that rubs against your skin in a way that leaves it chapped or irritated. Raw skin is vulnerable to further dehydration and irritation, so be sure to wear properly-fitted clothes and comfortable fabrics to prevent this. Rough fabrics like wool are especially harmful — though wool is great for keeping you warm, it's also great for rubbing your skin red. If you're wearing wool, wear something under it to keep it from coming in contact directly with your skin. For instance, wool gloves are perfectly manageable if you wear thin, soft cotton gloves underneath them. Though it's sometimes quite tempting, itching almost always makes irritated skin worse, so try as hard as you can to avoid it. In addition to further irritating your skin, itching is a great way to cause infections by transferring bacteria from your hands to sore spots on the skin. If you do itch your skin (which isn't recommended), clean hands are a must to lessen (but not prevent) the risk of infection. If you're suffering from itching, consider carrying some anti-itch cream (like hydrocortisone) for frequent applications to stave off the urge. Steaming hot water can feel great during the cold months of winter, but it can be murder on the skin if you aren't careful. Hot water strips the skin of its protective natural oils, making it much more likely to dry out, especially if the ambient air is dry as well. To avoid this, use warm (not hot) water, and try to limit your showers to about 10 minutes or less. Taking cooler, shorter showers will go a long way towards keeping your skin healthy during the winter (in addition to helping with flaky skin conditions like dandruff). Just like harsh soaps and cleaning solutions, some fragrances and perfumes (especially alcohol-based ones) can strip the skin's natural moisturizing oils away. In addition, the chemicals in many common fragrances can cause rashes or allergic reactions if applied to already-irritated skin. The solution is simple: use mild, weaker scents and try to limit use only to the parts of the body where odor is strongest, like the underarms, groin, and feet. | Avoid abrasive clothing-on-skin contact. Resist itching. Don't take long, hot showers. Reduce alcohol-based perfume and aftershave use. |
Step back and take a look at your work. You will probably notice a few spots where the colors didn't blend well, the paint ran, or some other issue. Most mistakes are pretty simple to fix. Let the mural dry, then go over the damaged spots with another layer of paint. Mix new paint as needed to match the color you need to fix. Mixing an exact match is very difficult. Blend the new paint in with the old as much as possible. Paint feels dry to the touch within 24 hours or less, but that doesn't mean its ready for varnishing. Moisture may still be underneath the top layer. As a rule of thumb, wait at least a week. Some artists like to wait as long as 6 weeks to ensure the paint seals correctly. The amount of time you need to wait varies depending on the paint you use and other factors. Thick coatings of paint take longer to dry out. Cold or damp environments also cause paint to dry more slowly. Oil-based paints can take 6 months to a year to dry completely. If the paint feels dry to the touch after about 1 week, put a layer of varnish on it. Cover it with a final varnish after the paint finishes curing. Choose a clear, water-based, non-yellowing paint varnish. Matte or even satin varnishes work best since glossy varnishes look a little too shiny on murals. Mix the varnish with water to turn in into a paint. Then, use a wide paintbrush to coat the entire mural. Add a second coating after the varnish dries within a day to finish your mural. Using a varnish protects the paint from debris and damage. Always use an acrylic varnish for outdoor murals. Make sure the varnish is removable. If it is, you can scrub it off when you need to touch up the paint underneath it. | Clean up your work by painting over mistakes. Wait about a week for the paint to dry completely. Seal the mural with a clear varnish to protect it. |
For many people, going to the dentist can be an unpleasant experience. But it you do your research and find a dentist who makes you feel comfortable, you'll likely feel much more at ease. Ask your friends and relatives for recommendations. You can also read online reviews from previous patients. Make sure to choose a dentist who listens carefully and thoroughly explains all of your options. Your dentist might recommend laser whitening to help eradicate the nicotine stains on your teeth. This process involves painting your teeth with a peroxide solution and exposing your teeth to very strong light. This is a painless procedure that takes anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour. With this option, your dentist will use a bleaching agent to whiten your teeth. Sometimes, you might be sent home with a mouth tray and a supply of bleaching gel. Your dentist will instruct you to wear the tray for a certain amount of time each day. Other times, she might do the entire bleaching procedure in the office. Either way, it is painless. Be aware of risks. One of the most common side effects is increased sensitivity in your teeth. Ask your dentist about this possibility. In addition, in some cases, depending on the bite or the concentration of the whitening substance, tooth structure becomes weak and teeth may experience small cracks or even chip. Porcelain laminate veneers are paper thin "shells" made from porcelain that are used to create the appearance of bright, healthy teeth. The dentist will remove some of your tooth enamel, then apply a layer of adhesive, followed by the veneer. Veneers are considered one of the most effective ways to whiten and brighten your smile. Plus, they are stain-resistant. Ask your dentist if they are an option for you. There is also an option for "no-prep" veneers, which does not require the dentist to remove enamel before applying the veneer. This is not appropriate for everyone, however, so talk to your dentist to see if you are a candidate. There are also composite veneers, which are less expensive than porcelain veneers. They are made of composite resin, which is a tooth-colored filling material. Any trip to the dentist can be pricey. Even if you have dental insurance, many plans to not cover whitening, as it is considered a cosmetic procedure. Contact your insurance company to find out the details of your coverage. Then, contact your dentist to inquire about pricing for the procedure that interests you. Once you know how much money you need to spend to reduce the appearance of nicotine stains, start planning your budget. It is possible that your dentist accepts payment plans. If not, come up with some ways to pinch your pennies. | Choose your dentist carefully. Have a laser treatment. Try chemical whitening. Consider veneers. Prepare a budget. |
Once the doll's hair is shampooed, set the doll aside for about 10 minutes. This gives the shampoo a chance to soften the hair. This will help remove any tangles and leave the hair soft and shiny. Set the doll aside in a safe place where it's unlikely to be disturbed. | Leave the doll's hair in the bowl for 10 minutes. |
Before going for a cup of tea or coffee, have a glass of water each morning. Try to make this a daily habit. At first, pouring water down your throat each morning may feel difficult, especially if you're not used to drinking early in the morning; however, after a few days you should get used to drinking water early in the morning. If you're not a morning person, you may forget to drink a glass of water right away. It may be a good idea to leave yourself a note in a place you'll look right away in the morning, like near the fridge or coffee pot. You can also set a daily reminder on your phone about drinking a glass of water. You can schedule it to go off each morning just after you wake up. Oftentimes, people forget to drink water simply because of a lack of access. If you don't have water near you during work or school, you may neglect to drink it. Try carrying a water bottle with you throughout the day. Keep it at your desk at work or place it in the book bag you take to class. Try to pick a quality water bottle that will not break easily. If you have to spend a little extra money for a higher quality water bottle, it may be worth the cost. Try to make a point of taking the opportunity to drink water whenever you can. If you see a water fountain, stop and take a sip. Even if you're not feeling thirsty, make a point of stopping at a fountain to drink. These small sips of water will add up, resulting in an increased fluid take throughout the day. Go for water with all your meals instead of juice, coffee, tea, or alcoholic beverages. Have a glass of ice water when you eat at home. When you dine out, tell the waiter you're fine with water as a drink. Take a large sip of water before starting your meal. Then, take sips of water in between bites. Not only will this up your overall fluid intake, it will help you feel full faster. Many people dislike water due to the lack of taste. You can take steps to flavor your water to help you enjoy it more, giving you the incentive to drink it. You can infuse your water with fruit to help increase the flavor. Try adding kiwi, strawberries, lemons, or lime to tap water. You can also buy flavored waters at the local super market. Just make sure to read the label. Make sure the waters are flavored with natural ingredients and do not contain added sugar. | Have a glass of water each morning. Carry a water bottle. Stop at drinking fountains whenever you can. Drink water with each meal. Flavor your water. |
Your compost should be in a location that is not too close to your home, so that any smells produced won't bother you and so that any rodents that visit it won't migrate into your home. It can be in the sun or shade, but understand that compost bins in the sun will break down quicker but will likely need more water added. Also, make sure the pile is in an area where there is room to turn it. It is best to have a compost pile on an area of soil a few feet away from plants, not on a deck or patio, so that turning and moving the compost will be easy. If you want a quick and easy way to start your compost pile, there are a variety of bins that can be purchased at home improvement stores or through many local municipalities. These are often black plastic tubes with a lid on top and an open bottom. They are typically cheap to purchase and easy to set up and use right away. The solid-sided black plastic compost bins also provide a bit of protection from rodents or other animals getting into your compost pile, while open topped or sided bins do not. If you have a specific shape or size of bin you want, it is easy for you to make your own custom compost bin. Most home compost bins have a frame made of wood and sides that can either be wood or wire mesh. Depending on your needs, aim for the bin to be at least 1 cubic yard or 1 cubic meter, as this will give you a decent amount of compost while not taking up too much space in your yard. A 1 cubic yard compost bin will be about 3 feet (0.91 m) tall and the sides will be 4 feet (1.2 m) wide. While compost containers keep compost contained and can help keep rodents and other animals at bay, it is also OK to make a composting pile right on the ground. All that is required is a designated space where your yard debris and kitchen scraps can be piled up. While having a bin will keep the process neater and will help to discourage animals if you are composting food scraps, having a simple pile will make turning and maintaining the compost quicker and easier. While having a compost pile at home allows you to make and use compost, you can still avoid wasting your kitchen scraps by putting them in a compost container that is collected and used by your city. Many cities now have these programs, which collect kitchen scraps and add them to industrial composting processes. In addition to not letting your scraps go to waste, putting kitchen waste into a compost container instead of the garbage helps you save a lot of room in your garbage can. Contact your local municipality to see if they will collect garden waste for composting. How kitchen waste is collected by cities varies. Some municipalities have you add it to your yard debris container, while others have separate containers for kitchen scraps. | Pick a spot for your compost pile. Purchase a pre-made compost bin. Construct a bin for your compost. Consider making a pile right on the ground. Participate in municipal composting if you can't make your own pile. |
Many of the snorts and snores that French bulldog owners take for granted are actually symptoms of their breathing distress. These signs include heavy panting, even at rest, and snoring when the dog is asleep. A dog that can breathe easily should not make much noise at all. If it sounds like your dog is struggling to breath, especially when it has not been doing a lot of exercise, that is not normal and the dog should be looked at by a vet. A dog with breathing problems may also make choking sounds when over excited, and struggle to exercise in hot weather. When exercising, the dog's breathing noises may become more exaggerated and more desperate. The dog may even drool heavily, rather than take time out from breathing to swallow. This is a clear sign that your dog needs a break. It may not want to take one but it is your job to make it take a break until its breathing recovers. In extreme cases, the dog may not be able to get enough oxygen to oxygenate its blood. This will result in its gums and tongue turning blue. Complete collapse and loss of consciousness is not unheard of when French bulldogs are over exerted and lacking oxygen, especially in hot weather. To avoid this, try not to over exert your French bulldog on hot days or at all if you know they are already having problems breathing. If you see these symptoms, you should take your dog to a veterinarian immediately. A veterinarian will be able to give the dog emergency oxygen. To understand treatment, it's helpful to understand the problem the French bulldog faces. Selective breeding for the flat face has created anatomical problems that make it difficult for these dogs to breath. Many of these problems are due to the reduced size of the bony cavity of the nose while soft tissue structures, such as the tongue and soft palate, remain the same size. In the French bulldog's case this means his tongue and soft palate take up too much room and literally choke. Added to this, there are other anatomical problems. The French bulldog has unnaturally narrow nostrils. This makes it difficult for it to draw air in through its nose. This is one reason why the breed pant a lot, because they need to breath through their mouth. The tongue did not shrink back at the same time the nose shortened, so a large tongue has to fit into a smaller space. This takes up room in the mouth and tends to block the back of the throat. | Pay attention to breathing noises. Be alert. Look for signs of oxygen deficiency. Understand breathing problems. |
You probably aren't starting a farm all on your own. Typically you want at least two or three people to help you run the farm and establish policies and procedures to help the farm operate smoothly and efficiently. Write out job descriptions and discuss development of the farm and any gaps in funding or equipment you still need. For example, you may have one person who is in charge of harvesting, one in charge of planting, and one in charge of the marketing and sales operations of your farm. You also want to establish farm safety policies, both for the people who work there and for any visitors you may have. For example, you may require specific training before anyone can operate large farm machinery, and prohibit anyone from operating farm machinery if they are under the influence of alcohol or particular drugs or medications. Farming is a dangerous business, and there are a lot of risks involved. In addition to basic liability insurance, you may want to take out crop, revenue, and livestock insurance. Crop insurance protects you and your farm in case a disaster affects your crops. It also guarantees a minimum income each year, based on the number of acres you've planted. Contact your local farm services office to find out what types of insurance are available and the locations of companies that offer them so you can shop around for rates. If you still need to get financing, having crop insurance can open the doors to more financing options. Your farm is a much more attractive investment when you have crop insurance because the lender knows you'll pay the money back. If you don't have the funds to get your farm up and running, you have several options, including loans. The federal government typically doesn't offer grants to people starting a small farm, but there are subsidies and other assistance available. Some of the money available depends on whether your farm is a hobby farm or whether you intend it to be profitable. There aren't as many loans available for hobby farms, and many government subsidies are only available to working farms. When it's time to harvest, you may need extra hands to help you pick and harvest your crops for the season. If you plan to hire full-time employees, you may need to brush up on wage and hour standards for employees, as well as tax-withholding requirements. Bringing in day labor typically isn't as regulated as hiring regular full- or part-time employees, but you still need to check with your state government and make sure you're complying with any applicable minimum wage law, and with child labor and other laws. If you want your farm to be profitable, you must keep meticulous daily and weekly records of farm and financial data, such as amounts of crops harvested and sold or the number of hours farmhands worked. You can keep records on paper by hand, or use accounting or record-keeping software. Your local farm group or agriculture extension program may have classes on common accounting and record-keeping software. It doesn't matter what system you use as long as you use it. A computer app won't be better than a spiral-bound notebook if you never turn it on. Set aside at least 10 minutes a day to update your records. Even when you're just starting, you still should be networking to find customers for your farm. Local restaurants can be a good place to start, and discounts to your first few customers will help get your farm moving. For example, you might offer a discount if a customer refers someone else to your farm who ends up buying from you. Better yet, give the discount to both the new customer and the person who referred them. Set up pages on social media so you can talk to and interact with people and spread the word about your farm. You also may want to put ads in restaurant-industry trade publications or on trade websites. | Assemble your management team. Set up all necessary insurance. Secure any financing. Hire farm labor. Set up your records and bookkeeping systems. Develop promotions and marketing channels. |
Place a large pot of water on the stove, add a pinch of salt, and wait a few minutes for the water to boil. Run the Brussels sprouts under cold running water, and peel off any yellow leaves. Cut them in half from the top to the stem, and make a 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) incision in the stem. They should just begin to go soft. Then, drain them. Add 2 tbsp. of butter, 1 tsp. of salt, and 1 minced clove of garlic to a pan. Wait 1-2 minutes for the ingredients to heat up and for the garlic to become fragrant. Gently stir the Brussels sprouts to mix them with the other ingredients. If the pan gets too dry, add another tablespoon of butter. | Bring a pot of water to a boil. Wash the Brussels sprouts. Cut the Brussels sprouts. Boil the Brussels sprouts for 5-10 minutes. Add butter, salt, and garlic to a pan and heat the ingredients. Cook the Brussels sprouts for 3-5 minutes, or until they're brown. |
Vitamin D is great for keeping your skin looking young and healthy. Go for vitamin D3 supplements, as they will be effective when taken orally. Getting vitamin D through supplements and your diet will ensure your skin stays healthy without having to spend too much time in the sun. Fish oil supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to keep your skin looking bright and fresh and keep your mood up. Look for fish oil supplements that have a 7 to 1 EPA to DHA ratio, as this will ensure they are effective. If you prefer a supplement with no animal products, go for algae supplements instead so you can still reap the benefits of DHA. Biotin supplements contain B complex vitamins, which help to promote the growth of your hair and nails. Take this supplement once a day to keep your hair and nails looking healthy and strong. Read the ingredients list to ensure the supplements contain mostly, or only, the vitamin or mineral. Check that the supplement is produced by a supplier that has clear contact information and good reviews online. Look for a certification from a third party testing service on the label, as this indicates the supplement has been vetted. Check for a US Pharmacopeia (USP) and NSF International seal on the label. Only buy supplements from a local health food store or online from a reputable site. Talk to your doctor about the supplements before you take them to ensure they are safe. | Have vitamin D supplements for younger looking skin. Take fish oil supplements to boost your mood and appearance. Have biotin supplements for healthy looking hair and nails. Confirm the supplements are safe before taking them. |
The clerk's office may be able to confirm that you have all of the right forms or documents and answer many questions that you may have about the process. However, the clerk's office cannot give you legal information. Some states or counties have websites with links to the forms you need to file for divorce. Some clerk's offices have forms that you can pick up in person, or that they will provide to you by mail. These form already have the legal language in place with spaces where you can fill in details for yourself and your spouse. Every state requires specific forms, and some states may require forms that other states do not. The most commonly required forms include: Petition for Divorce – This document requests that the court grant you a divorce. Summons - This form directs a police officer or sheriff's deputy to contact your spouse and let him or her know that you are filing for divorce and that he or she has the right to respond. Financial Affidavit - You and your spouse are each required to fully disclose your respective financial situations on this form. Notice of Hearing - This form is filed to allow the court sets a date for your court hearing. Settlement Agreement – This form can be filed with the court if you and your spouse agree on all issues related to the divorce. Divorce Decree – This form is the document that the judge will sign to formally grant your divorce. This is the first step to formally placing your divorce petition on file with the court. The clerk's office will require you to file a certain number of copies of the documents, along with the original documents. Check with your clerk's office beforehand in order to determine how many copies are necessary. Many states require that you be a resident of the state and/or county for a certain period of time before being eligible to file for divorce. Check with your clerk's office about your state's eligibility requirements, or look them up online. All courts charge a filing fee to file for divorce, which varies widely from one state and even from one court to the next. In most jurisdictions, the filing fee ranges from $100.00 to $300.00. If you cannot afford to pay the court's filing fee, you may be able to ask the court to waive the normal filing fee. In many states, if you qualify for public assistance or your income is below the federal poverty guidelines, you can file in forma pauperis (IFP) or fee waiver request forms with the clerk's office. These forms request the court to waive the normal filing fee. The court may or may not grant your request, depending on your local court practices and your individual circumstances. Whenever you turn in a completed form, always keep a copy that has been file-stamped by the clerk's office for your own records. That way you have proof that you submitted the document, and a back-up copy in case the original gets lost somehow. In addition to keeping copies of everything, make sure you file and store your paperwork in a safe place. You'll want to include things like receipts for fees paid, all signed documents, and explanatory information given to you by the clerk's office. | Visit the court clerk’s office in the county in which you live. Obtain the forms necessary to file for divorce. File the necessary forms with the clerk’s office. Pay the court’s filing fee. Always keep copies of all documents. Stay organized. |
In some cases, it may be necessary to prove that you are worthy of a credit limit increase, even if you have paid your bill on time for 6 or more months. You can just ask for an increase in your credit line and hope for a favorable response, or you may want to better your chances by compiling information that supports your ability to commit to higher credit card payments before you implore about changes in your credit card limit. Income. If your employment situation has improved and you are now making more money and/or working more hours, provide check stubs or tax returns. Change of occupation. It is also useful to know that different occupations carry different credit risks, and that a change in occupation, even without a raise, may improve your ranking with creditors and qualify you for credit limit increases. Debt. Perhaps you've paid off a car or other credit accounts and your debt to income ratio is now lower. In this case, you may be able to provide proof of your closed accounts in order to receive a credit card limit increase. Loyalty. Tell them how long you've been a customer with them. If you have an outstanding credit history, low debt, and you've been a loyal customer through thick and thin, it's worth something to publicize that information. If you ask for too high an amount, your account could be flagged for further review; if you ask for too low an amount, you could be denying yourself of valuable credit. Examine your circumstances to determine how much of a credit limit increase is realistic for you (i.e. how much you want, how much you need and how much of a payment you can afford each month). This is where the rubber meets the road. Some credit card companies provide their customers with an online option for requesting credit limit increases. If this is the case, you simply need to sign into your account and make the request through the creditor's automated system. Call the phone number on the back of your credit card to speak with someone directly about raising your credit card limit. If your request for an increase doesn't work out as planned, consider this sneaky little trick if you absolutely need the increase. Apply for a different, second card from the same company. Next, re-allocate the credit limit to your old card. If you don't get caught, this is a decent — but very backhanded — way of increasing your limit. Just because you have a more credit at your disposal doesn't mean that you need to go crazy with it. The good news is this: the less money you spend on your credit card, the better your credit score and the higher your chances of getting a limit increase in the future. | Gather supporting documentation. Get an idea of how much of an increase you would like to request. Contact the creditor to make your request. If your request fails, consider sneaking through the back door. Don't go overboard. |
Take a measuring tape and wrap it around your child's chest, just below the armpits. This is where the elastic will sit. Subtract 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) from that measurement. This is how long you will be cutting the elastic for the top of the dress. Take a measuring tape and wrap it around your child's waist. Subtract 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) from that measurement. This will be for the waistband of your dress. Find some elastic that is about ½ to ¾ inch (1.27 to 1.90 centimeters) wide and cut it according to the measurements that you took for the top of the dress ad for the waist. You will end up with two pieces of elastic. Take your top elastic and bring the two ends together, forming a circle. Overlap the ends by placing one on top of the other. Secure the two ends with fabric glue, hot glue, or superglue. You can also sew the ends down using a needle and thread. This will make the dress more durable. Repeat the process for the waistband. Tulle sold by the spool is about 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) wide, which makes it the perfect size for making a tutu dress. You can find it at most arts and crafts stores. Tulle by the spool comes in many different colors. It is also available with glitter embedded in it. Sometimes, it has glittered patterns, such as dots, wavy lines, and swirls. You can purchase the tulle all in the same color and pattern, or you can purchase different colors and patterns to create a multi-colored dress. If you are making a short dress, or a dress for a baby or toddler, you will need two or three spools of tulle. If you are making a longer dress, or a dress for an older child, you will need three or four spools of tulle. Take the measuring tape and place one end at the armpit, where the elastic band will sit. Measure down to where you want the dress to end and add 3 to 4 inches (7.62 to 10.16 centimeters) to the length. This is because the tulle will poof up when you tie it to the elastic, making it appear shorter. The board must also include the 3 to 4 inches (7.62 to 10.16 centimeters) that you added to the length. You can also use a picture frame, a baking sheet, or anything else, so long as it is the right length and not too thick. Place one end of the tulle along the bottom edge of your board and begin wrapping it around the board. Do this until you have used up the entire spool. Slide your scissors along the bottom edge of your board and cut through the tulle. You are only cutting one side. Do not cut the other side of the tulle. Each strip of tulle will be twice as long as your dress needs to be. This is because you will be folding the strips of tulle in half later. For a more interesting shape, consider cutting the bottom of each strip at an angle. | Measure around the child's chest. Measure around the child's waist. Cut the elastic. Attach the ends of the elastic. Purchase some spools of tulle. Decide on the length of the dress. Find a piece of cardboard that is the length of your dress. Wrap the tulle around the length of the board. Cut the tulle. |
Face-to-face, one-on-one recruitment usually has the highest rate of success. This is not often practical as the only recruitment strategy, due to the high time commitment per volunteer, but it's a great strategy to use on friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers. Post recruitment messages on sites such as Idealist.org, VolunteerMatch.org, or Craigslist. If your organization maintains a social media presence, hook new volunteers by posting inspiring or funny images and stories related to your work. Most large, and even some smaller, companies encourage their employees to volunteer individually and in groups. The employees may even become long-term volunteers after staffing a one-time event. A short advertising slot on a local radio or television station can be an affordable way to spread the message. In the local newspapers, offering to write an article about your organization's work or recent success story can be more effective than paying for advertisement space. Include positive stories and photographs depicting your organization's work, along with your contact information. Make these the size of a standard sheet of paper, since some bulletin boards do not allow larger materials. Display these in community centers and local businesses, with permission. A local copy shop may volunteer their services to you for a good cause, or give you a discount. Posters may work best when your organization is already somewhat known. They also circulate for a longer time than most advertisements, which makes them useful if you'll still be needing new volunteers weeks from now. Ask permission to set up a table at local events, such as parades or job fairs. Keep the table staffed with one or two people qualified to answer questions, and provide printed materials for people to take with them. Community centers, religious organizations, schools, and youth organizations are all excellent places to spread the word about volunteering. Ask leaders in these communities to make an announcement on your behalf, or to arrange a time when you can come in and make a presentation. Many schools now have a community service requirement that must be fulfilled in order to graduate. Provide printed materials to pass out during announcements and presentations. | Approach people individually. Use the internet. Reach out to local companies. Spread the word through newspapers, radio, and television. Create posters and flyers. Attend local events. Look to local organizations. |
Open the .swf file using your work's Internet browser. Under the veil of secrecy, double check for your boss's whereabouts – you should only do this when you know for a fact your boss isn't walking around the corner to talk to you about TPS reports. Wait until he or she is at lunch or definitely in a meeting. Conduct a quick test to ensure that you can play the game on your work computer. Some companies may not furnish you with all the bells and whistles necessary for full gaming. The last thing you want to do is walk away from your computer and have a game open or a curious co-worker asking why you have a USB or flash drive in your computer. | Plug the flash drive into an open drive on your work computer. Check each game to ensure it can properly run on your work computer. Close all open games and place your flash drive in a drawer or in a hidden area. |
Bugs may have crawled into the cells of your shade and died, accumulating there along with dust. Position the spray applicator of a can of compressed air at the mouth of a cell. Press the applicator and spray air through each cell to clear out bugs and dust. In some cases, this may cause dust and bugs to fly out the opposite end of the shade. You may want to lay down a drop cloth or newspaper to catch ejected matter and contain a potential mess. You can also spray the outer fabric of your shades with compressed air as a dusting measure. Spray each row/pleat of the fabric from top to bottom, end to end with the compressed air. If you don't have compressed air, you can use a blow dryer set to “Low” on “Cool.” Avoid using hot air, which can cause the glue used to make the shade to weaken. Alternately, you can substitute a lint roller or feather duster in place of the microfiber cloth. Apply cleaning tools to the shades in a side to side motion. Follow the direction of the pleating to prevent the fabric from becoming deformed or misshapen. Use gentle, short strokes when wiping your shades with a cloth, duster, or lint roller. Take your time when wiping, dusting, or rolling the fabric. Too much force could deform its appearance. The microfiber cloth dry-wipe, feather dusting, and lint rolling are ideal cleaning measures for regular, light cleanup and dust reduction. Apply your brush attachment to the shades in the same fashion you wipe with a cloth or roll with a lint roller: side to side. Clean the shade from top to bottom to prevent yourself from accidentally knocking dust onto lower parts of the shade. Ideally, you should only vacuum your cellular shades on the medium or low setting of your vacuum. Vacuums that are too powerful should not be used, as the suction of these can deform your shade. This cleaning technique works best for gently but thoroughly lifting dust and dirtiness out of the fabric of the shades. If this technique fails, you’ll likely have to wash the dirty area of your shades. If your cellular shade is equipped with a track on its sides, this will have to be cleaned regularly as well. Dust, dead insects, and other grime builds up in the track over time. Use a clean rag dampened with warm water and a mild detergent, like dish soap, to wipe the tracks clean. Tracks that are narrow may be difficult to clean inside. Use a narrow tool, like a screwdriver, to push your rag into the track to clean it. Cotton swabs are usually small enough to fit easily into side tracks. Dab the cotton end of the swab into warm water mixed with liquid dish soap, then clean the track. Replace dirty swabs as necessary with fresh ones. | Clear dead insects and dust from inside cells with compressed air. Wipe shades side to side with a microfiber cloth. Vacuum your shades with a brush attachment. Clean the mountings and side tracks of the shades. |
Sites like Amazon, Cell Phone City and Gazelle usually offer pretty good deals on used or refurbished iPads. There isn't a chance to haggle, but there may be no need if the price is right. Fixed price websites often offer accessories with the iPad to sweeten the deal, when auction sites may not. So you may be getting more bang for your buck if you opt for a site like Amazon. The Apple Store offers refurbished and used iPads for customers on their website, here. Apple has rave reviews about how well their refurbished and used iPads work, but they can be a little more expensive than if you bought from another seller. If you buy through Apple and end up spending a little more money than you would have if you bought from another seller, you'll still be paying less than you would for a brand new iPad — and you'll be paying for quality. Since bidders are the ones who set the price for the iPad, this could give you the opportunity to purchase it for a great deal. The fewer people who bid on the iPad, the more likely you are to buy the iPad for less money. If you're really strapped for cash, this could be the best option. Whether you're picking up a used iPad from someone on Craig's List or if you're getting one at Best Buy, in-person purchases allow you to make sure the iPad is in good condition. Sometimes, you may even be able to haggle down the price if the seller is right in front of you and knows you're looking to buy. | Buy from a fixed price website. Buy from Apple. Buy from an auction website like Ebay. Buy from local, in person sellers or big box stores. |
" After "SQL," which stands for Standard Query Language, enter "select name from names." After "SQL," enter "delete from names where name='Alan';." Note that capitalization is important here, so this will delete all of the rows named "Alan." After "SQL," enter "commit." Now that you have deleted all rows with the example name "Alan," you can insert one back by entering "insert into name values ('Alan');." After "SQL," enter "commit" to create your new row. Once you have completed the above steps, you can check to make sure you no longer have duplicate records by entering "select * from names." SQL > select name from names; NAME ------------------------------ Alan Carrie Tom Alan rows selected. SQL > delete from names where name='Alan'; rows deleted. SQL > commit; Commit complete. SQL > insert into names values ('Alan'); row created. SQL > commit; Commit complete. SQL > select * from names; NAME ------------------------------ Alan Carrie Tom rows selected. | Select "name from names. Delete all of the rows with the duplicate name. Renter the row without a duplicate. See your new list. |
You can uninstall Norton Internet Security through the Control Panel, much like any other program. You can find the Control Panel in the Start menu, or by searching for "control panel". If your Control Panel is in Category view, click the "Uninstall a program" link. If it is in Icon view, open "Programs and Features" or "Add/Remove Programs". This will open a window that lists all of your installed programs. If you have a lot of programs installed or your computer is a bit older, the list might take a while to load. Scroll through the list until your find Norton Internet Security. Click on it, and then click the Uninstall button at the top of the list. Follow the prompts to remove Norton Internet Security. There may be more than one Norton product installed on your computer. Look through the list for any more Norton or Symantec programs, and remove them using the Uninstall button. Some programs you may come across include: Anti spam Antivirus Go Back. Password Manager After removing the programs, reboot your computer to finish the uninstallation. If you encountered any errors during the uninstallation process, see the next section. | Open the Control Panel. Open the program manager. Find Norton Internet Security. Remove other Norton products. Reboot your computer. |
All mobile phones will automatically identify most incoming phone calls. If you're on a land line (home phone), contact your phone provider to enable caller ID. Consult your phone manual or contact the manufacturer if you don't know how to check the call log for recent incoming phone numbers on your mobile phone. There are ways to bypass caller ID or even trick it into displaying the wrong number. If caller ID is unsuccessful, move on to the following options. If you are receiving repeated harassment calls from an unknown number, contact your phone provider and ask if these services are available: Call trap: After requesting a call trap, write down the dates and times you receive harassing phone calls for the next couple weeks (or for as long as your provider requests). Once you report this information to the phone company they will identify the harassing number and report it to law enforcement. Call trace: Once this service is enabled, pressing the call trace code immediately following the harassing call will send the phone number to law enforcement. (This code is *57 in the United States; your provider should tell you which code to use if you are in a different country.) Call traps are usually free, while call traces may cost an additional charge. If call trap is not available, or if the harassment is severe, you may be able to convince your phone provider to give you free call trace service. | Check your call log or caller ID. Enable "call trap" or "call trace" functions. |
Turn on a hose or tap to a light stream. Hold the air filter directly under the stream so that the water runs through the inside of the filter to the outside. The water will carry away the dust and dirt loosened by the cleaning solution. Rinsing from the outside in will just force dirt further into the filter. If your air filter happens to be especially filthy, you may need to repeat the cleaning and rinsing process more than once in order to restore it to a like-new condition. Alternatively, you can rest the filter against another object at an angle and let it drip-dry. Get off as much standing moisture as you can. Again, try not to handle the filter too roughly. Set the filter on a clean, dry towel to absorb more water. For quicker drying, make sure you leave the filter in a well-ventilated area at a mild temperature. It will usually take somewhere between six and eight hours for the filter to dry completely indoors. Plan on servicing your air filter at a time that you know you won't need to drive anywhere. Do not attempt to apply oil while the filter is still wet. If need be, you can temporarily install a regular disposable air filter so that you'll be able to use your vehicle while your K&N filter finishes drying. | Rinse the filter from the inside out with cool water. Shake off the excess water. Let the filter air dry overnight. |
Because they lay around the ground, melon vines are particularly susceptible to pests like insects, mites, and leaf miners. To keep from worrying, you can learn to recognize common problems and figure out whether or not you've got a serious problem. Root knots and swelling mean nematodes, a significant problem that you won't be able to take care of this season. Pull up your plants and sew some cereal rye into the soil to cleanse it. Stickiness and wilting mean aphids, which can be treated with Theodan or other organic insecticides such as diatomaceous earth or essential oil & olive oil mixtures. Leaf tunnels and trails mean leaf miners, which isn't something to worry about. They shouldn't affect the fruit significantly. Yellow webbed leaves mean spider mites, meaning that plants will need to be removed, if the small red mites are significant enough. Grown and watered properly, your cantaloupe should be fine most of the time. Occasionally, though, ground-vining fruit are susceptible to blights and diseases that can ruin crops if not treated immediately. You can learn to recognize the most-common varieties of blight, so you can pull up the plants and save your other crops, or start a fungicidal regimen, depending on the severity. Yellow spots with downy undergrowth signify downy mildew. This is sometimes treated with chlorothalonil, or other organic-based wide-spectrum fungicide, though it shouldn't be necessary for most gardens. Proper trellising of vines should help circulate air and eliminate the possibility of mildew. Broken stems emitting amber-colored liquid means gummy sap blight. This is a soil-based blight, which means the crop will likely die this season, but you can treat sap blight by rotating varietals around your plot, and possibly using a selective fungicide. Fruit rot after rain means southern blight. In regions with heavier soil, this is a common problem. Avoid over-watering and mulch between the plant and the soil to prevent rot. After going to all the trouble to prep your ground and start your cantaloupe, there's nothing more frustrating than a mess of vines that never sets any melons. Learning from this experience, though, can help ensure that you'll have fruiting vines in the future. Most fruiting problems are the result of one of three things: A lack of pollinating insects can result in healthy-looking vines that never set. Cantaloupe vines produce male and female flowers, and pollination between them is necessary for fruiting. If you're growing cantaloupe in a greenhouse, or live somewhere that bees are scarce, you might need to pollenate by hand. Improper ground temperature will force the plant to only produce male flowers, which makes it difficult to fruit, even if pollinating insects are very present. Make sure you wait to put your plants in when the soil is around 65 °F (18 °C). If your melon plants struggle to produce, but you're doing everything by the book, try tilling some cereal rye in plots you plan on growing in for next season about a month before putting your plants in the ground. | Learn to recognize common pest infestations. Recognize the symptoms of common blights. Learn why vines sometimes won't set fruit. |
Divide the 1kg dough into 10 balls for large rolls, or 13-15 balls for dinner rolls. Pick up one end in your thumb and fingers and wrap the other end around your fingers, going away from you. The dough end should now be tucked underneath the loop to form a simple knot. This is similar to tying a knot in a balloon. You may also roll the dough thinner, and tie a double knot, reef knot or any other form such as a pretzel which is also attractive. Another variation is to pick up the dough "sausage" in the middle and then twist the two halves around each other like you would make string or twine, then tuck the exposed ends underneath to make a round knot shape. You may dip in seeds or grains as per the Baguette method. Place them directly on the baking tray to proof, or on a floured cloth from which you can later transfer to a hot stone. Proof until doubled in size. Also splash the oven with water if you desire a crisp crust. The rolls should be golden and hollow when tapped. | Prepare the portions. Roll each ball into little baguettes about 15cm / 6 inches long. Decorate as desired. Bake for 10-15 minutes. |
Blue jays mate from March to July and this must be taken into consideration when building or installing your nesting platform. You should anticipate when the mating pair needs the nesting platform so you can have it up and ready to go. Blue jays are monogamous and will normally stay together until one dies. It might also help if you offer a pile of sticks and twigs nearby to help them with building their nest. The efforts to build a nest can take hundreds of trips back and forth bringing in the needed materials. Providing them these items encourages them to remain in the area. For the most part, blue jays eat nuts and seeds, yes. But they have been known to harvest on eggs or even small frogs, baby birds, and invertebrates from time to time. You may catch a bird in the act of something you’d rather not see. It's important to know this before you go about hoping for blue jays in your area. Because of this, many people are actually in the market to get rid of the blue jays in their yard, believing the blue jays are wreaking havoc on the other animals that are more peaceful. It's important to consider this side before you have a yard full of them. They tend to move around in groups, especially in the autumn, and their social behavior can be quite dynamic. They can be obnoxious, too, scaring away other birds and even imitating hawks to do so. They’re highly territorial – but if they’re outnumbered, they’ll back off. Because of their antics, some people don't like them in the garden or backyard, but they are quite the sight to see! Blue jays are sort of a give and take. You may have to bequeath your yard unto them, but they will grace you with their beautiful colors. If you do decide to go this route, be ready for other birds and small animals to be more scarce. They know fighting a blue jay for territory isn't worth it. Blue jays are commonly referred to as bully birds, keeping other birds at bay. Sometimes they even eat their young. If you've got too many blue jays, consider constructing a "blue jays only" feeding area and put other feeders and birdbaths out of sight. Alternatively, keep their food source minimal so they only come around once in a while. Blue jays are fairly big birds. If you want other, smaller birds around, put up a few bird houses and feeders that the jays cannot fit into. They'll abandon the fight once they realize it's fruitless. | Be aware of the blue jays' mating and nesting habits. Know that blue jays are omnivorous. Be aware that they can be a bit raucous. If they start disrupting your backyard, take action. |
Your proposal should be readable and present a strong appearance. Unless the RFP or your instructions specify something different, you should use a clear, readable font, in a size and style that will be comfortable for the reader. Generally, Times New Roman 12 point font presents a strong, professional appearance. You might also review sample proposals used in your industry. Search the Internet for “proposal sample” and some details about your particular business field. You may also find business proposal templates online. Using one of these templates can make your proposal look professional. If your proposal is lengthy or complicated, you should offer an overview of what follows the introduction. You could summarize the parts that follow the introduction. For example, you could write, “This business proposal has four parts. After this introduction, we offer the proposed solution, timetable, and an explanation of benefits in Part II. In Part III, we provide an itemized budget and a set of standard contract terms. Finally, in Part IV, we summarize our experience and confirm that our proposed solution is the correct course of conduct.” Unless time is critical, set your draft aside for a day or two and then review it. Look for typing errors and dropped words. Also pay close attention to your numbers and make sure they are accurate. You also should review the RFP again, along with any relevant correspondence. Make sure your proposal contains everything that the client has requested that you address. Shorten the proposal, if necessary. Ideally, someone should be able to read your proposal in eight minutes. If it takes longer than that, then try to move as such material into an appendix. | Present your proposal in a professional format. Provide a road map for the proposal. Proofread and edit your proposal before submitting it. |
The laws and regulations about escorting differ between locations, which can result in large differences within the industry. In some areas, prostitution is illegal but other types of escorting such as companionship are legal. Contact your local escort or sex worker advocacy group for specific information about your region. Ask for information about your rights at the same time so that you are prepared to work in the industry. For example, the services that you can offer, where you can work, and what information you have to disclose to police on request depends entirely on your location. In some locations, you are only allowed to provide escorting services if you have applied for and received a business license. Find out through your local escort or sex worker advocacy group if you need a licence to work in your location. Contact your governmental business licensing authority and fill out the application form. Then submit the application form and wait for a response before you begin working. If you have a business licence, this means that you work as an independent contractor. You don't get health, vacation, or retirement benefits. Tax rates and systems differ between locations, so check how taxes operate where you are before you begin working. Find tax information such as how much to pay and when on your government website. In most situations, declare your income at the end of the tax year and pay the income tax at the specified rate. It can be helpful to work with an accountant if you need help paying your taxes. Alternatively, contact an escort or sex worker advocacy group in your area to get the best tax advice for your location. Even if escorting is illegal in your location, it's still recommended that you pay your taxes to avoid any penalties. | Find out the laws in your region or country before you begin working. Get a business licence if your region or country requires one. Pay your taxes based on your income. |
If you typically download your music from online stores such as iTunes, the Google Play Store, or Amazon, you will have a credit or debit card statement documenting exactly how much money you have spent. Go through your recent credit or bank statements to see how much money you have spent on purchases. You may not always purchase your music with a debit or credit card. For example, if you purchase CDs or vinyl records in a shop, you may be paying in cash. If this is the case, write down the albums you have purchased with cash over the past months. If you have the receipt or remember the price, write down how much you paid. If you didn't, search online for the going rate for that album to get a general idea of how much you spent. Hopefully you have not engaged in this, but if you have, you will need to include this in your final count. Write down each song or album you have purchased or type it into an excel sheet. Search for the album or song in the iTunes store or in the Google Play store to find out how much you would have spent had you purchased the music legally. Write this down too. Be aware that if you are downloading music illegally, you are committing a crime. If you get caught doing so, you could face heavy fines of up to $250,000 and even jail time. Add up the number of songs you have purchased over the last six months, and how much this has cost you. Are you spending more on music than you are on basic life necessities, such as food? Are you going into debt because of your music purchases? By completing these steps, you will be able to get a good, objective way of examining your habits. If most of your music is purchased without really thinking about it and the consequences of doing so, there are a few things you can do to become more aware the next time you go to buy a new song or album. Take a few seconds or minutes to regroup before you head to the cash register. Take a few deep breaths, walk around a bit. You want to get your mind off of the song you want and back to thinking about your goals. Think about whether the purchase will be in alignment with your goals. Try to be as honest with yourself as possible. Does that new song help get you closer to your goal of spending less money on music or does it take you farther away from that goal? Evaluate your stress level. Become aware of any stress you are experiencing, whether it is related to the purchase or something else. You may be more likely to make an impulse purchase if you are stressed, so take a second to think about this, too. Don't store your information, and if you already have it stored, remove it. Companies usually make it possible to purchase the music with a single click, which makes it too easy to do. If you want to restrict your spending, change your settings so that you have to type in your credit card information each time you make a purchase. This will also give you a bit of time to evaluate whether this is a “want” purchase or a “need” purchase. If you are able to walk away from that impulse purchase, reward yourself with something else you want. Buy yourself a fancy coffee, an ice cream, or a new sweater with the money you saved. | Look at your bank statements over the past six months. Write down all of the music you have purchased using cash in the past six months. Write down all of the music you have pirated in the last six months. Total all of your purchases up. Avoid impulse purchases. Remove your credit/debit card from your music account. Reward yourself. |
Take a moment to reflect on all the good things that you have achieved. Thinking back on these things will boost your self esteem and make you feel more comfortable talking to others. List things like good grades, promotions, awards, and positive reviews from classmates or coworkers. One quick way to build your confidence is to set an easily achieved goal and then complete it. Make it something small like going to the gym after work or studying for an hour after school. If you have confidence from completing small tasks, it will help to boost you up to completing more difficult assignments. Sometimes the worst self esteem killers are the people closest to us. If you have a friend who belittles, criticizes, or insults you, distance yourself from them. Answer their calls less and spend less time with them. Surround yourself with people who lift you up and compliment you, instead. If you have a family member who is negative towards you, they can be more difficult to avoid. Try to ignore them or walk away when they are rude Another quick way to boost your confidence is to make sure you look nice each day. Be sure that you are showered, wearing clean and unwrinkled clothes, and that your hair is neat and tangle free. Keep a small mirror in your bag or a phone with a camera so you can check your appearance before speaking to an intimidating person. You won't have to worry about how you look. People who feel better are more likely to exude confidence than those who are tired and out of shape. Get at least 7 hours of sleep per night, exercise at least three times a week, and eat lots of fruits, veggies, and protein. A confident person is often a happy person. Each day, plan out at least one fun activity for yourself. If you have something fun to look forward to, talking to someone who intimidates you will feel like one minor obstacle in the road. Plan to watch your favorite show, hang out with friends, have some ice cream, or go shopping. | List your accomplishments. Set a short term goal and achieve it. Be selective with your friends. Take care of your appearance. Practice self care. Do what you love. |
If you are married or living together, there may be some extra hoops you need to jump through in order to separate from this person. Consider if any of these situations apply to you, and find out more about the next steps. In some situations, you may wish to consult an attorney. If you are married, you will need to file for divorce. If you have children with this person, you will need to agree on a custody arrangement. If you own a house or condo together, you may decide to sell it. If you are renting an apartment together, you may need to break your lease. If you are living together, you will need to find another place to live. Look for an apartment to rent, or see if you can stay with friends or family for a while until you can figure out your living situation. Pack up your belongings. Have family or friends help you move, or hire movers. Divide up any shared property. You may have lost mutual friends following your breakup. If you are divorcing, you may even be losing people you considered family. You may find yourself lacking in people you can trust to help you in a wide variety of ways, so you will want to make some new connections to help fill your support network gaps. Think of the people you are still in touch with post-breakup and the roles they play in your life. Does your old roommate still make you laugh? They can be someone you can call on a bad day. Is your new neighbor a handyman? They might be someone who can help you figure out what kind of repairs you need to do in your new place. Think of all the roles your ex filled, and figure out if there is someone in your life who can replace them. Your ex may have been your emotional support, your friend, your lover, your person to go to the movies with, or your exercise buddy. You may find a new movie buddy in your coworker, or you may decide to take a fitness class to be able to work out with other people. Get creative to connect with others! Understand that it takes time to make new friends and find people who can help you out. Be patient with yourself and the process. Learn to identify yourself separately from others, especially your ex. Recalling and embracing your own unique identity is a crucial part of moving on with your life, especially if you’d been with your ex for a long time. Avoiding this process could cause you to lose your sense of self or feel uncomfortable going after goals that differ from those of your ex, or a new partner, friend, or family member. This could lead to depression or other emotional distress down the line. Give yourself time to remember who you are and fully return to your individual identity. While grieving is healthy and normal after a breakup, sometimes you need to distract yourself and pull yourself out of your sadness. Keep busy with new activities to help encourage a new chapter in your life. Take a class. Train for an athletic event, like a triathlon or obstacle race. Volunteer for an organization you support. Do all the things you were never able to do with your ex. Call on your friends and family, and make some new friends. Enjoy the beginning of this new chapter in your life! If you are struggling to come up with some ideas, make a list of things your ex never liked to do with you, then go do those things. They may be something as small as going to get ice cream, because your ex was lactose intolerant. Schedule dates with your friends and family. Take the initiative to plan fun activities with others. When the pain of your separation has passed, take some time to reflect on the positives of your relationship. What lessons did your ex help you learn? What did you appreciate about this relationship? You might wish to spend some time journaling about this, or spend some time alone with your thoughts. | Research any legal steps you may need to take. Look for another place to live. Build a new support network. Embrace yourself as an individual. Stay busy. Have some fun. Get some perspective. |
Good hardcore songs are like swift roundhouse punches to the jaw: they smack you, knock you back, and are gone before you’re sure what happened. The average hardcore song lasts about 90 seconds, featuring howling vocals, super-fast chugging rhythm sections, and feedback-driven guitar, starting with four clicks of the drumsticks and stopping on a dime. In the early days of hardcore, Black Flag was known for its militaristic practice routines, going over each song repeatedly for hours at a time until the band was so tight it was almost spooky. Listen to OFF! and Converge to appreciate how tight a great modern hardcore band can be. Because the songs go by so fast, it can be easy to miss the political and social commentary that's also an essential part of appreciating hardcore music. The lyrics to hardcore songs are often simple, anthem-style, and often socially conscious. Make sure you get a lyric sheet and follow along once or twice to make sure that you're hearing the messages of the music. The politics of a given hardcore band will differ widely from band to band. While some bands discuss anarchic rebellion, others are more concerned with social justice and personal empowerment. It may seem like most bands are left wing, but there are plenty of right wing bands like Agnostic Front, especially in New York. Learn about the background of the musicians to help you interpret the lyrics. While the Circle Jerks track "Wasted" might sound like a simple, even dumb, tribute to hedonism, learning about Keith Morris' substance issues, sobriety, and socio-economic perspective deepens the message considerably, revealing layers of sarcasm. Hardcore punk is a dynamic and intense style of music and it’d be a shame to listen to it sitting down while you’re studying. Listen to hardcore while you drive, or while you walk around. Get moving. Stand up and thrash around your room while you listen to it. Hardcore music is air-guitar and air-drum approved. While it's common to listen to most music on our phones and iPods these days, hardcore music isn't the best thing to jam straight into your ear, especially loudly. Instead, play hardcore music on a decent stereo and let the sound fill the room. Hardcore punk rock takes up a lot of space, and the various layers of the sound should come together into a big rhythmic beast. Earbuds are good for picking out the little details, especially ones with a flat sound signature, but playing something on a stereo lets you get the full scope. Try it both ways. If you want the soundstage and natural sound of a stereo system without annoying your family or breaking the bank, open-backed headphones such as Sennheiser's HD line sound great. | Listen to the tight precision of the songs. Read the lyrics. Move with it. Take out your earbuds. |
The Messenger app doesn't have a logout option, but you can get around that by clearing the app's data from your Android. Here's how you can close Messenger if it's open: Tap the small square at the bottom-right corner of the screen (non-Samsung models) or the two overlapping rectangles at the bottom-left (Samsung). Swipe up or down through the list of recent apps until Messenger appears at the center. Swipe Messenger left or right to close it. You can do so by pulling down the notification bar from the top of the screen and tapping the gear at its top-right corner. The option you see will vary by model. If you're prompted to confirm, follow the on-screen instructions to do so. This will log out of Facebook Messenger. If you're prompted to confirm, follow the on-screen instructions to do so. | Close the Messenger app. Open your Android's Settings . Scroll down and tap Apps or Application Manager. Scroll down and tap Messenger. Scroll down and tap Storage. Tap Clear Data. |
Once you've written the salutation, write a line or two greeting your friend before you launch into the body of the letter. Think of this as the beginning of the conversation that you and your friend are having. For example, a few simple starts to a friendly letter could be: "I hope this letter finds you well." "Thank you for your last letter." "I know it's been a while since I've written to you." "There's so much I need to share with you!" Fill your friend in on any information or details you want to share. For example, describe a recent trip you took or explain how your daily life has been recently. Although you can write about different things, always put them into new paragraphs, so the letter is easy to follow. For example, you might write 2 to 3 paragraphs about a trip you took over spring break. Then write af paragraph about what you've been doing since then. If you're unsure of what you can write about, keep it simple. For example, tell your friend about a movie you've seen or a book you've been reading. Once you’ve written about what's new with you, how you've been feeling, or things you want your friend to know, respond to things your friend wrote about in their last letter. This ensures that the letter is a conversation. If your friend hasn't written for a while, acknowledge that you haven't heard from them lately and you're wondering how they're doing. For example, you might write, "Last time you wrote, you said you'd been feeling poorly. Have you gone to the doctor or are you feeling better?" Once you've given new information, introduce new directions for the conversation to continue. This is especially important if you'd like your friend's advice about something. For example, say something like, "Now that you know what's been going on, how do you think I should handle my family coming into town?" If you're unsure what to ask, you can keep it generic. For example, write, "What's been happening lately with you? Is there anything new to report?" Use your own writing style and voice when you're writing. If you like, you can use slang, include inside jokes, and make references to people that you both know. The tone of the letter should match what you're writing about. So if you're writing about a fun holiday you took, keep the writing happy. However, if you're writing a letter of condolence, be supportive and more serious. | Acknowledge your reader. Start writing the main point of the letter. Turn the discussion to your friend. Ask questions to encourage dialogue. Keep a conversational tone throughout the letter. |
You can also use glue, such as white school glue, to remove a splinter. Just apply a layer of glue to the splinter and surrounding area. Make sure that the glue is thick enough to fully cover the splinter. Do not use instant glue. This may not come off of your skin and trap the splinter in your skin instead of removing it. You can also try using a wax hair remover or wax strips the same way that you would use glue. Wash and dry your hands and the area around your splinter before you begin. The glue must dry completely before you can remove it or it may not stick to the splinter. Leave the glue on your skin for about 30 minutes to an hour. Check it now and then to see if it is dry yet. When the glue is dry, it should not feel tacky or wet. After you are certain that the glue is dry, grasp the edge of the glue and pull it in the direction that the splinter entered your skin. Pull slowly and evenly. As you pull at the glue over your splinter, the splinter should come out. After you have peeled away the glue, look at the glue to see if the splinter is stuck in it. You should also check to see if any parts of the splinter are left in your skin. If so, then you may need to repeat the process or try a different splinter removal method. | Apply glue to the splinter. Allow the glue dry. Peel away the glue. Check for the splinter. |
Bring adequate supplies of any medications your aging parents might need. Keep medications in their original bottles whenever possible. Place each bottle or container in a clear plastic bag labeled with its name, dosage size and frequency, and administration instructions. Medications without this information might not be allowed through airport security checkpoints. Your parents should have prescriptions and medication descriptions translated into an appropriate language if traveling abroad. For instance, if traveling to Brazil, the prescription info should be in Portuguese. In the event of a medical emergency, this information could save their life. Take your parents’ doctors’ numbers, too, just in case you need to get hold of them. If traveling by plane make sure that you carry on your prescriptions and do not pack them in baggage that you are checking in. This way, if your luggage is lost you will still have your medication. It's a good idea to bring along certain things that could make the trip smoother. Painkillers like aspirin are a good idea to have on hand, as are small snack bars for occasions when you’re off on a tour without something to eat. Ensure aspirin and other over-the-counter medicine will not interfere with your parents’ prescriptions. If your parents have specific foods that they can't live without, or need to be on a soft-food diet for medical reasons, be sure to pack them. Bring anti-diarrhea medicine if you think it might be necessary, especially if you're traveling to a foreign country where you are not used to the water. Older people are at greater risk of sickness and injury. Therefore, it's always a good idea to plan against something bad happening by getting travel insurance. Encourage your parents to contact their regular health or life insurance companies about taking out a policy that covers them while traveling. Some travel insurance companies don't offer policies on individuals beyond a certain age. Be sure to check a particular policy for restrictions according to age Other companies don't offer policies to people with certain pre-existing conditions. Again, check the fine print on any policy and have your parents ask specific questions relating to their health to ensure they get the most comprehensive travel insurance coverage. If your aging parents use wheelchairs, you have several options. You could contact the airline about carrying a wheelchair onto the flight with you. This might be your best option if you want to bring an electric wheelchair or a wheelchair that has functions that others might not. Alternatively, you can often rent a travel power wheelchair, which makes traveling easy. These wheelchairs can be disassembled in one place and reassembled in another. Finally, you could arrange a wheelchair rental at your destination with the help of a travel agent. Hotels often loan wheelchairs to guests. Be sure to factor the added time wheelchairs may add to your itinerary when deciding how long you’ll need to connect to flights, catch trains or buses, and make other travel arrangements. Traveling in a wheelchair will probably, for instance, extend the time it takes to clear security checkpoints in airports. Plan on pre-boarding. Carrying your own wheelchair onto an airplane is often free. Airports also have agents whose job is to aid people with disabilities and help them get around the airport. They can also help you get through the TSA checkpoint, perhaps faster. Check with your airline to see if you can have a wheelchair or golf cart ready for your parent when you get off the airplane. This can make it easier to get your baggage or to get to a connecting flight. Sleeping and being comfortable on airplanes can be hard, especially for aging parents. Avoid long direct flights so that your parents can decompress and avoid achy, cramped joints and muscles. If you do get stuck on a long flight, encourage your aging parents to get up and walk around frequently. Moving once every 30 minutes or so keeps the blood circulating and prevents stiffness and pain later. Be careful doing this with people that have Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. It may be better to have a direct flight. People with these conditions get confused easily and there are potential dangers if they do not fly directly. Since aging parents, especially, should try to move around often, try to book aisle seats so they can get up and down more easily. Try to be specific when booking aisle seats. If your parent suffers from cramping in his or her right leg and needs to stretch it often, choose a seat with an aisle on the right so they can stretch it comfortably without getting up. If no aisle seats are available, try to book another flight where they are available, or talk to a customer service rep with the airline of your choice and explain your situation to see if there are alternatives that you hadn't considered. | Make arrangements for medication. Pack travel essentials. Get travel insurance. Make accommodations for wheelchair-bound parents. Break up your flight. Book aisle seats. |
Sweet peas will do best if they get an early start. As soon as the soil can be worked in the late winter or early spring, get ready to plant the seeds. In climates with mild winters where the ground doesn't freeze, you can actually plant the seeds in October or November to have early spring flowers. Sweet peas like full sun, but they also need to have their roots kept cool. An ideal place for sweet peas is an area that gets full sun, but that has low-growing plants nearby to keep the roots shaded. Dig a long row in the garden where you want to plant the sweet peas. The trench should be about 4 inches (10 cm) deep. Use the sharpened end of a pencil to poke holes in the soil inside the trench, and then drop a single seed into each hole. Cover the holes with a bit of soil and press down to encase the seeds with soil. | Plant the seeds in late winter or early spring. Select a sunny site with cool soil. Plant the seeds. |
Tap the App Store app icon, which resembles a white "A" on a blue background. It's a magnifying glass-shaped tab at the bottom of the screen. Tap the "App Store" search bar at the top of the screen, type in outlook, and tap outlook for ipad in the resulting drop-down list. Doing this will bring up a list of matching apps, the upper-left-most of which should be Outlook by Microsoft. It's a blue button to the right of the Outlook app's icon. If you or someone else has downloaded Outlook onto this iPad before, you'll tap the "Download" icon here instead. If you're entering your Apple ID, you'll tap Install and then type in your Apple ID password, whereas Touch ID users will simply need to scan their Touch ID fingerprint. Once you've confirmed your identity, the Outlook app will begin downloading. You may need to skip this step if you're re-downloading Outlook. Tap OPEN in the iPad's App Store once Outlook finishes downloading, or tap the Outlook app icon on one of your iPad's Home Screens. Doing so will open the app's login page. Tap the "Sign in" text box, then type in your Hotmail email address. It's a blue button below the text box. Tap the "Enter password" text box, then type in your Hotmail email account's password. This blue button is below the text box. Doing so will sign you into your Hotmail account. This will open the Outlook tutorial page. Navigate through the Outlook tutorial (or tap Skip in the bottom-left corner) until you arrive at your inbox. You can now begin using Outlook the way in which you would on a computer. | Open your iPad's App Store. Tap Search. Search for the Outlook app. Tap GET. Enter your Apple ID or Touch ID when prompted. Open Outlook. Enter your email address. Tap Add Account. Enter your account password. Tap Sign in. Tap Maybe Later when prompted. Go to your inbox. |
Make it easy to be with you and to talk to you by being casual and friendly. But stay a little reserved so you’re not too obvious about your feelings. For example, don't always answer your texts or calls from them immediately. Don't be too transparent about your feelings or you might scare them away. Make sure you always look good. Dress well and keep up your hygiene. You’ll want to be attractive to your crush whenever you see them. People are likely to talk to people they find attractive. Act confident. Being confident is attractive. Be sure to smile. Compliment them and tease them a bit. Make sure you’re never hurtful when you tease. Make an effort to smile at them in a flirty way. You can even try winking. Flirting will get them talking, especially when they’re interested. You want to make sure your crush likes you for who you are. Be honest about what interests you. For example, don't pretend to like something just because your crush likes it. Keep things upbeat, but you don't always have to be positive if you’re not feeling that way. Joke around, but don't overdo it so they know they can take you seriously. If you have a good friendship and have been talking a lot, and if you know you want to take it further, be direct. Ask your crush out for a coffee or to an activity you both like. If you’re getting positive signals, tell them how you feel and tell them that you’d like to take your relationship to the next step. | Act friendly. Look your best. Flirt. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not. Tell them how you feel. |
Hair follicles produce natural oils that add shine and softness to your hair. Washing your hair repeatedly with harsh chemicals (such as those present in most shampoos) removes these oils. While these oils can build up and become greasy in appearance over time, washing your hair every day can also strip away the healthy oils. Try skipping a day or two between washes to help improve the look and feel of your hair. If your hair is very fine or if you sweat a lot, then you should wash your hair every day. Use dry shampoo between washes to keep your hair looking fresh and clean. People with fine and thin hair should wash their hair every other day while people with coarse or curly hair may only need to wash their hair once or twice a week. Conditioner can give you soft silky hair, so it is a good idea to leave a little on your strands. When you condition your hair, don't rinse it for too long. Try to rinse your hair until most of the conditioner is out, but your hair still feels slick. This will help to ensure that your hair stays soft and silky all day. You may also want to wring the excess water out of your hair before you apply conditioner. This will help to ensure that your hair soaks up as much conditioner as possible. For fine or thin hair, only apply conditioner to your strands. Do not apply it to your roots. Humectants are special ingredients that absorb moisture into your hair from the air and environment around you. Read the ingredients label of your hair styling products, and choose products that contain ingredients such as: Glycerin Propylene glycol Butylene Glycol Dipropylene glycol Hexanediol Honey Agave nectar Using blow dryers, flat irons, and curling irons can dry out your hair and create split ends. This dry, fragile, and broken hair will be difficult to smooth and appear dead and dull. Try using heating tools as little as possible, or avoid them altogether. Always let your hair air dry after you wash it. If you must use a blower, flat iron, or curling iron, apply a leave-in conditioner or spray in a heat protectant first. This will help to protect your hair as you style it. Occasional use of heat products can make your hair feel soft and look great, but repeated use will damage the hair. If you do not trim your hair for a long time, then split ends can develop. Split ends can make your hair look damaged and dry. Take time at least once every three to four months to get a hair trim to help prevent split ends and keep your hair looking healthy. | Skip a day when you wash your hair. Leave some conditioner in your hair. Use styling products with humectants. Stay away from heat products. Trim off split ends. |
While there is no doubt that the best witty comebacks are original witty comebacks, you can get plenty of good ideas by studying some of history's most famous wits and witticisms. Spend some time amassing a collection of effective comebacks. Eventually, as your skills develop, you’ll be better able to create comebacks “off the cuff.” Have a look at the masters of quick-witted comebacks, such as Dorothy Parker, Winston Churchill, Mark Twain, Mae West, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx, Oscar Wilde, Margaret Thatcher, and so forth. Read the witty exchanges between such people as Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner, or George Bernard Shaw and Winston Churchill. Even the exchanges between Han and Leia in Star Wars will do it. Here is a handy example from one of the best sources, Groucho Marx: "I've had a great evening, but this wasn't it." There are countless witty comebacks available for the avid internet surfer. Indeed, there are websites dedicated specifically to comebacks, providing example after example (some good, some not so good). Keep a list of your favorites and learn them by heart. At the very least, they may come in handy when all other words fail you! Here are just a few: "Thank you for proving my point." "Light travels faster than sound; that's why you appeared bright until you spoke." Lean against something, close your eyes and wait a few seconds, then suddenly open your eyes and say "Oh! Sorry! Were you saying anything important just then? I must have dozed off". "You and I have so much in common at times, don't we?" Use this for an insult about your weight, appearance, intelligence, etc. "Pardon? Sorry I didn't quite catch that. Would you care to repeat it?" (An insult is never as effective the second time around.) "Takes one to know one." This one might seem “played out” by now, but it can still be used in a pinch when you're out of ideas. If someone is repeating the same insult over and over, use this: "Still clinging to the same idea? Try something more... original." Then do a little smile and walk away. A witticism that hits the mark in one situation can miss badly in another. Read and collect comebacks that are more potentially insulting or hurtful, but don't assume that they’re right to use on just any person in any semi-relevant situation. For instance: "Next time you speak, use actual words" can be pretty innocuous in many situations, but may also be more hurtful to some people. A witty comeback should have some “bite,” but it shouldn't leave a lasting mark. Or: "I won't waste my breath burning you; I might not even waste my breath if you were actually burning." This one might work with someone who knows you well, but could also get you in hot water. Even vague jokes about violence are not taken lightly by many. Sometimes there isn't even a need for a witty comeback. If a person persists in saying something ridiculous, insulting, thoughtless, or groundless, let them do all the talking and simply use a dismissive gesture to express your distaste or deflection. Other people will likely see that the person unable to control their temper, needling, or whining is not in need of a witty retort. Practice raising an eyebrow, smirking, rolling your eyes, or using some other gesture that displays a lack of being impressed. Yawn and look at your watch hungrily. Admittedly, this one's a bit on the childish side: repeat exactly what has been said, but in a funny voice. To avoid coming off like a cranky kindergartener, you might want to practice with a willing friend. | Learn from the masters. Find witticisms online. Keep context in mind as you collect witty examples. Allow the other side's words and actions to speak for themselves. |
Discuss the text or an individual scene with your friends. If you are reading on your own, make use of internet discussion boards for feedback. Feel free to ask your friends or people on the discussion board the questions that you wrote down in your notes. Shakespeare's plays were written as dramatic literature and were meant to be performed and heard aloud. As a result, reading the play outloud or performing scenes with friends might give you insight that you would have otherwise missed during a quiet reading. Do this after you’ve read the play on your own. If you have finished reading one of Shakespeare's more popular plays, there is a very good chance it has been produced into a film. There are also a wide variety of Shakespeare's plays on audiobook that you can download to your iPod or another device. But remember, modern plays or film adaptations might give different meaning or be shown in a different context than the original play. Think about the below questions when you watch the play or film. How does the performance compare with your perceptions of the play? Was there something the actor provided that you did not consider? Was there something you would have done differently? After you are done reading, find a plot summary or synopsis. Try to find a synopsis that incorporates passages from the play directly into the discussion. These summaries and synopsis will help correct any misunderstanding that you might have after reading the play. Alternately, you can read the synopsis before you’ve read the text. | Discuss the text with friends. Perform or speak the play. Watch a play, a movie, or listen to audio recordings of Shakespeare’s work. Read a plot synopsis. |
In spite of their great success, traditional factorization algorithms typically do not support features, or their complexity scales quadratically with the number of features.On the other hand, neural methods allow large feature sets, but are often designed for a specific application.We propose novel deep factorization methods that allow efficient and flexible feature representation.For example, we enable describing items with natural language with complexity linear to the vocabulary size—this enables prediction for unseen items and avoids the cold start problem.We show that our architecture can generalize some previously published single-purpose neural architectures.Our experiments suggest improved training times and accuracy compared to shallow methods. | Scalable general-purpose factorization algorithm-- also helps to circumvent cold start problem. |
You should signal to your partner you are about to start the suplex by bending slightly at the knees. The key to smoothly executing this move is to be in sync with your partner. As you bend at the knees, your partner should follow the motion and prepare to spring upwards. Failing to properly signal your partner could result in them being surprised. In this case, you might do serious harm to their neck. Always be ready to stop. If your partner is unsure or doesn't feel comfortable and asks you to let go, you should do so immediately. At this point, both you and your partner should be in a bent position, with your arms firmly around each other's necks, and your free hands gripped firmly onto each other's clothing. From the knees-bent position you should drive down with your heels and straighten your body until your back until is completely straight. Pull your partner into this upwards motion with the arm gripping their shorts/pants helping to lift them above you. As you do so, your partner should spring upwards. Guide them up over your head in a smooth arc with the hand gripping his shorts/pants. Your partner should remain in a bent position until they have cleared your shoulder and is over your head. Straightening their body before he reaches this position will make it more difficult to perform the suplex. Once your partner is hoisted over your shoulder, all you need to do is fall backwards. Try to do this in a slow, controlled fashion. Falling too quickly can take your partner by surprise or result in injury to them. Both you and your partner should be positioned so that when you fall, you fall flat on the meaty part your back. If you feel that you or your partner are twisted, try to correct this before contact with the ground. Falling heavily while in a twisted position can do serious, permanent damage to your spine. This could result in a permanent injury, like paralysis, so you should exercise extreme caution. Up to this point, you'll want both you and your partner to have a firm hold on each other. At the halfway point between your upright, vertical position and the ground, you should loosen your hold on each other. This way, if something goes wrong, neither person is applying added pressure. | Signal the start of the move. Straighten at your waist. Follow through backwards in a falling motion. Disengage as you approach the ground. |
Rodent ulcers are characterized by the development of sores or lesions on the lips and mouth of the cat and can sometimes be quite large. The upper lip area is the most common place for sores to develop. Inspect your cat's mouth if you see sores appearing on the upper lip, there will be a loss of tissue with the area appearing red or orange-yellow. The sores may be covered in scabs, or they may bleed and give off a foul odor. An ulcer may recur if the cat has had them before. In rare instances, sores may develop on other areas of the body. In some cases when a cat is inflicted with rodent ulcers it will stop eating or it will eat less than normal. This is because the lesions on their mouth are sore making it painful to chew food. If you notice your cat has a decreased appetite you should check for sores and take it to the vet. The cat may exhibit signs of pain caused by the rodent ulcers. For example, the cat may hide or become aggressive. If your cat demonstrates any major behavioral changes, including a lack of grooming, you should check for sores and take it to the vet. If your cat has developed sores on its lips and inside its mouth, you should consult your vet for a formal diagnosis. Your vet will be able to diagnose rodent ulcers simply by examining the lesions. In rare instances the veterinarian may need to perform a biopsy to ensure that the ulcers are not cancerous. This typically only happens if the ulcers do not respond to treatment. | Look for sores on the lips and mouth. Notice if your cat has a decreased appetite. Determine if your cat is in pain. Ask your vet to examine the ulcers. |
If you have included data, statistics, or other numbers from a scientific study, you should indicate which page of the study this information appeared in. For example, you might write, “According to Jones (2006), 5% of people were on social media 5 or more hours a day (p. 207).” Write the page numbers after the quotation marks but before the period. You should do this with quotes from all books, articles, and chapters. For example, you might write: Jones (2006) stated that “the top 5% of users were on social media for 5 or more hours every day” (p. 207). Paraphrasing means that you are restating the author's general ideas, arguments, or results in your own words. You do not need page numbers in this case, but they will be helpful if you are paraphrasing a specific section from a very long or complicated work. For example, you might say: “Jones (2006) indicated that addictive behaviors could be seen in a small population of excessive users (p. 207).” If you are quoting or citing a website or a source without page numbers, you should use paragraph numbers instead. You generally only need to do this when citing specific data and quotes. You do not need to put the paragraph number in the reference list. You can cite a paragraph the same way as a page number, except you write “para.” instead of “p.” So if you were quoting paragraph 3, it would look like (para. 3) or even (James, 2007, para. 3). To find the paragraph number, count from the top paragraph down to the paragraph you are citing. So a quote from the third paragraph would be cited as paragraph 3. | Cite the page number when using statistics or data from a source. Put page numbers after every quote. Consider including a page number if paraphrasing. Write the paragraph number if there are no page numbers. |
Type the name of the regulation in sentence-case, capitalizing only the first word and any proper nouns. Place a comma after the name of the regulation. If the regulation is commonly known or identified by its name, use that name as the first part of your reference entry. If the regulation's name isn't commonly known, you can skip to the next part of the entry if you want. Type a space after the comma following the name of the regulation. Type the title number of the regulation, then the abbreviation "C.F.R." Type a space, then type the section symbol (§), a space, and the number of the section. Type a space after the section number, then type the year of the CFR edition in parentheses. Place a period after the closing parentheses mark to close out your reference entry. APA style uses name-year parenthetical citations when you paraphrase or quote the regulation in text. If you didn't include the name of the regulation in your citation, use the title and section number instead. Separate elements with a comma. Named example: (Pets, 2017). Unnamed example: (36 C.F.R. § 2.15, 2017). | Start your reference with the name of the regulation. Provide the title and section number of the regulation. Close your reference with the edition year of the CFR. Use the name and year for in-text parenthetical citations. |
Your friend may be doing something that you find annoying, but have no idea that it gets on your nerves. Your friend probably cares about you and does not want to annoy you. However, your friend won't be able to stop if you do not tell them. For example, your friend may joke with you a lot and it hurts your feelings. However, your friend thinks that it is all in good fun. Simply tell your friend, "Hey, it kind of hurts my feelings when you pick at me like that. Could you stop doing it so much?" Be as nice as possible when you talk to your friend. Write down or practice what you will say. Once you tell your friend how you feel, it is important that you allow your friend to respond and to listen to them. Your friend may explain their behavior and why they have been acting a certain way. Ask your friend why have they been engaging in annoying behavior. Your friend could also have a negative response and be unwilling to change. If your friend is unwilling to change, you might need to change the nature of your friendship permanently. For example, if your friend refuses to stop gossiping, you may need to set new boundaries for your friendship. Maybe you will not talk about certain topics with this friend from now on. Your friend could just be going through an annoying phase or be having some personal issues. For example, your friend could be trying to get more attention from you because they are having some family problems at home. It is important that you listen to the other person to get to the root of the problem. You may be able to help your friend with their annoying behavior. Tell your friend that you really value their friendship, but you two need to make some changes so you can stay friends. The solution is more likely to work if both of you contribute. You do not want your friend to feel like you are being bossy or critical of them. For example, if your friend needs to stop gossiping, tell your friend that you will remind them to stop when you see them gossiping. You could even create a little hand signal to do when the two of you are around other people. This way you can tell your friend to stop without embarrassing them. If your friend is annoying because they are constantly complaining about something, volunteer to help your friend improve in that area. Change does not happen overnight. If you and your friend had a good talk and your friend is willing to change, give your friend some time. If you have set new boundaries for your friendship, it will take time for both of you to get used to them. Friendships go through ups and downs and change over time. As long as both you and you are a friend are willing to work through your issues, you two can still be friends. You may need to have multiple conversations about your friendship throughout the process. | Tell your friend how you feel. Listen to your friend's point of view. Come up with a solution together. Give your friend time to change. |
Exposure to UV light (done by a dermatologist) has been correlated with significant improvement in psoriasis lesions and flare ups. Although there are risks associated with the procedure, such as a mildly heightened risk of developing a future skin cancer (due to increased UV exposure), for many people the potential benefits exceed the associated risks. You will want to bathe them and clean them by lightly scrubbing with soap and water. This prepares your skin to receive the most benefit from UV therapy. Interestingly enough, coating the lesions with mineral oil before therapy has been shown to allow the UV light to penetrate your skin more effectively. This, in turn, increases the effectiveness of treatment. Your doctor may also offer your UV-sensitizing medications prior to receiving UV therapy. However, the use of these medications may increase the risk of burning your skin. It is best to follow your doctor's advice, as they will be able to give you the best recommendation. After you have prepared your skin for your UV sessions, the next step is to go to the sessions. Note that UV therapy may be inconvenient to attend and/or expensive. Look into whether you have any coverage for UV therapy under your health plan. Alternatively, you can consider gaining actual sun exposure (within safe limits), or trying a home light treatment or a tanning bed. Ask your doctor for recommendations that they feel will be most beneficial to your skin, while also minimizing the risk that comes with excess UV exposure. | Know that the use of UV light is one of the mainstays of psoriasis treatment. Bathe the affected areas prior to receiving UV therapy. Use mineral oil to coat your psoriasis lesions before obtaining UV therapy. Receive UV therapy. |
There are a few different options for steel-bound strings. You’ll need to determine which gauge string you use and what type of finish you prefer. The standard size for strings is .11 or .12, but you could go higher for lighter strings or lowers for heavier strings. Decide what type of finish from the following types: Bronze strings have a clear, ringing, and bright tone, but age quicker. Phosphor bronze strings are warmer and darker than bronze strings. The sound is crisp and lasts a long time due to the phosphor finish. Brass strings have a bright, jangly, and metallic texture. Polymer-coated strings have less sustain and brightness, but are warm sounding and resistant to corrosion. Silk and steel strings are popular among folk guitarist and finger picking players due to their softer touch and delicate tone. Lay your guitar on a flat surface, for example on a table, and put yourself in front of your guitar. You could also lay it across your lap or even hold the neck while the body stands upright on the ground. Open the package and uncoil the first string (the thinnest high E string). Look for the string labeled 6th string and uncoil it. Each brand of strings use different legends to help users identify which string is which. | Buy a set of strings. Position your guitar. Prepare your new strings. |
Puberty causes more hormones to gush through your system. These can affect your brain and change your emotions and thoughts. If you notice that your emotions, thoughts, and feelings are different or changing, it is a good sign that you are starting puberty. If you are feeling extreme mood changes or feelings of anxiety or depression, then talk to your parents or doctor. Some emotional changes you may experience are: Feeling sensitive about your body's changes or to other things like criticism or teasing Having much more intense emotions such as being very jealous of another girl when you wouldn't have been before Going through frequent mood swings where you’re up one minute and down the next. Experiencing body image issues Having less self-esteem or less self-confidence Feeling anxiety or even depression. In addition to emotions, your brain is causing your thought patterns to develop and mature. Some of the following new thought patterns can indicate that you’re starting puberty: Understanding more complex subjects or matters, such as the consequences of not doing homework Making more of your own moral choices, such as knowing when it's right to stand up for someone else who is being bullied. Having a better sense of your likes and dislikes. Puberty means you’re growing into an adult, and you may find that you have a much better sense of yourself and who you are. Remember that these changes are normal, but may cause some confusion or anxiety. Give yourself a chance to have new experiences to see how they fit into your sense of self. Gain more independence by asking your parents to let you stay out later or go to the movies with friends. These can help you cope with puberty and grow up. Recognize that your friends may change as you figure out who you are. Make your own decisions as far as your parents will allow. For example, this might include picking out your own clothing every day. Conflict between yourself and your friends and family is a part of growing up. Use this as a chance to learn how to handle arguments. You may also notice that you are curious about your body and sexuality as you start and continue to go through puberty. You may want to explore your body and might even masturbate sometimes, too. Both of these are completely normal, common, and nothing about which to be ashamed. Don't believe any myths about masturbation. It won't make hair grow on your hands, cause blindness, or make you infertile. Ask a friend, family member, or medical professional about your body or masturbation. You may feel embarrassed, but remember that your feelings are totally normal. The ultimate reason every person goes through puberty is to prepare your body for reproduction. Since reproduction is often the product of sex, it's normal to feel sexual attraction to another person. You can date people that you are attracted to, but be aware that your feelings for them may change overnight. Talk to your parents, friends, family, or a medical professional if you have questions about attraction, dating, kissing, and even sex. If you're thinking about having sex, talk to your parents, doctor, or trusted adult first, and ensure that you're protected from pregnancy and diseases. | Experience changing emotions. Notice new thought patterns. Develop your self. Feel curious about your body. Feel attraction. |
You can purchase digital copies of songs from several locations online. Make sure that your music file is not a protected or locked, like what you get when you purchase music from iTunes. Tumblr will only host .mp3's, so if you have any other file, you'll need to convert it to an .mp3. It's found underneath the search bar. This file will be hosted on Tumblr's servers, so you need to check the box that you have permission to use this file under Tumblr's Terms of Use. If it's not already associated with the audio file, you can also upload the cover art. Go back to your blog dashboard, and click "edit" on the audio post. Then click on the dashed square with the text "Select album art" to find a .jpg or .png on your computer of the album cover. If the album art is copyright protected, you may not have permission to post it. In that case, you can do without or you can upload another image that reminds you of the song. | Download an .mp3 file of the song. Click on the "Upload a file" link. Select the .mp3 file from your computer. Upload the album cover art. |
To use this method, you should know the length of the triangle's base and the length of the two equal sides. You can also use this method if you are given line segments representing the base and sides instead of the measurements. For example, you might know that the base of a triangle is 8 cm, and its two equal sides are 6 cm, or you might be given two lines, one representing the base, and one representing the two sides. Use a ruler to make sure that your line is measured exactly. For example, if you know that the base is 8 cm long, use a sharp pencil and a ruler to draw a line exactly 8 cm long. If using a given line segment instead of a measurement, draw the base by setting the compass to the width of the provided base. Make an endpoint, then use the compass to draw the other endpoint. Connect the endpoints using a straightedge. To do this, open the compass to the width of the equal side lengths. If you are given the measurement, use a ruler. If you are given a line segment, set the compass so that it spans the length of the line. For example, if the side lengths are 6 cm, open the compass to this length. Or, if provided a line segment, set the compass to the segment's length. To do this, place the tip of the compass on one of the base's endpoints. Sweep the compass in the space above the base, drawing an arc. Make sure the arc passes at least halfway across the base. Without changing the width of the compass, place the tip on the other endpoint of the base. Draw an arc that intersects the first one. Use a ruler to draw lines connecting the point where the arcs intersect to either endpoint of the base. The resulting figure is an isosceles triangle. | Assess what you know. Draw the base. Set the compass. Draw an arc above the base. Draw an intersecting arc above the base. Draw the sides of the triangle. |
The colder the thawing temperature, the less likely that harmful bacteria populations will grow on your fish. Thawing overnight is the recommended method whenever you have the time. Keep your fridge below 46ºF (8ºC) to keep your fish safe, and cook with 48 hours. Frozen foods will produce water as the ice melts, so keep your fish in a container that can catch water. To avoid waterlogging your fish, you could punch holes in the base of that container, and place it above a second container that will catch the draining water. While most fish will thaw within 8 hours, massive amounts of fish could take up to 24 hours. If you don't want to wait for hours to thaw your fish, seal it inside a zip locked bag and submerge it in cold water. This method usually takes 1–2 hours per pound (0.45 kg) of fish, and is the fastest method that still retains quality. Never use water at room temperature or warmer, as this encourages the growth of bacteria.. This method is not recommended for most circumstances, since the uneven cooking will usually make part of the fish rubbery before the rest of it is defrosted. It is typically much faster than the other methods, however, taking about 3–6 minutes per pound (0.45 kg) with most microwaves. Check on the fish halfway through, and flip each piece over. Once the fish is pliable, meaning it is no longer stiff, it is fully thawed. Cook it as you would a fresh fish, or take a look at the recipes section for ideas. Note that the fish will still be cold once thawed. | Thaw for eight hours in the refrigerator. Thaw under cold water. Defrost in a microwave. Cook as usual. |
There is a mascara for just about any kind of lash enhancement--volumizing, lengthening, defining, faster growth, waterproof--plus many products that combine these effects. Take a look at your lashes and decide what sort of enhancement they need. For sparse lashes, look for a thickening or volumizing mascara with a large, round brush with lots of bristles. You can also find a combination primer and mascara formula, which is perfect for bulking up lashes and keeping them healthy. If you have short lashes, look for a lengthening mascara with a smaller brush with thick bristles. A small wand will allow you to get very close to your eye and make sure you coat each lash. If your lashes are full but you want length and definition, choose a lengthening mascara, but one with a long brush with evenly-spaced bristles to separate your lashes. If your lashes are uneven in length or damaged, check the ingredients on the mascara. Phyto-keratin and panthenol can help your lashes grow. Use a fatter brush on your lashes. You should only use mascara for three months before replacing it, so go ahead and experiment with different brands and formulas until you find your perfect mascara. Use waterproof mascara only for special events, like if you’re going to a pool party or a movie that might make you cry. It's difficult to remove and can dry out your lashes, making them brittle. For the most part, black is the way to go. It gives the illusion of thickness and length and can really make your eyes pop. If your lashes are red or blonde, however, make brown your go-to shade, wearing light brown for everyday and a dark brown to amp up the drama. Experiment with colored mascaras. Green can bring out violet in blue eyes, purple can enhance green eyes, and blue and purple can brighten your complexion. | Decide what you want out of your mascara. Pick your shade. |
A pitch is the story behind your idea and its significance. All pitches that you end up delivering should be a conversation with your client, but for now, create a story behind your idea to give yourself some working material. You could write it down, talk it over with a trusted advisor, make a presentation, or even craft an abstract storyboard. A pitch addresses what problem you want to solve how your idea solves that problem how to implement your idea what you expect the payoff of this implementation to be These are limitations that you are not willing to overstep to sell this idea, including your reservation price, which is the least amount of profit you are willing to make before you walk away from a deal. Hard boundaries might include A timeline: how much time are you willing to dedicate to this idea? Industries: are there any companies or industries you are not willing to work with? Finances: how little money will you be happy with, and how much money are you willing to take? Values: what of your idea and beliefs are you willing to change to sell? Do you care most about the impact, profit, or relevance of your idea? You can find them through word of mouth, online research, industry connections, and personal connections. Keep the longer list of potential buyers in case you have to go back and adjust your strategy Keep an open mind. Look at companies who are growing or failing. Use personal connections to open conversations with buyers. Know whether you plan to sell your idea once to one buyer or multiple times to competing buyers. Personal connections help a lot, including the industry experts who helped you earlier in the process. Cold calling and emailing can also be effective. Listen to the opinions of those who turn down your product and see if you need to improve your product or target different buyers. Selling is hard, and selling a young idea is harder. Especially when you are trying to sell to a stranger or large company, you should continue to try to sell your idea even in the face of rejection. Once you are in contact with an interested buyer (either another individual or a firm), you can communicate further about your idea and its value. This meeting should be in person, or over video chat if applicable, and will be an opportunity for you to start selling your product. Schedule a meeting in a neutral and appropriate zone. This could be anywhere, from the conference room in a company's building to a coffee shop. Schedule a time so that you can arrive on time and prepared. | Create a rough draft of your pitch. Write down your hard boundaries. Start a list of potential buyers. Research your list of buyers and edit it accordingly. Be persistent. Set up a meeting. |
An alkyne is a hydrocarbon chain that contains one or more triple bonds between carbons. The suffix at the end of an alkyne should always be -yne. The parent chain of an alkyne must contain any carbons that are triple-bonded. Number it from the end nearest to a triple-bonded carbon. If you're dealing with a molecule that has both double and triple bonds, start the numbering from the end located closest to any multiple bond. In addition to noting where substituents are on an alkyne chain, you must also note where the triple bond is. Do this such that the lowest number on the triple bond is used. If your molecule contains double bonds as well as triple bonds, you must locate these as well. If your parent chain has two triple bonds, the name will end in "-diyne." Three is "-triyne," and so on. As with alkanes and alkenes, you must list substituents alphabetically in the final name. Exclude prefixes such as di-, tri- and delta-. If your molecule contains double bonds as well as triple bonds, the double bonds must be named first. | Learn what an alkyne is. Draw out the molecule. Locate the parent chain. Note where the triple bond is located. Modify the suffix based on the number of triple bonds in the parent chain. Name the substituents alphabetically. |
Fleas, eggs, and larvae can be found all over your house, and one of the best ways to get rid of them is by washing everything. This includes linens and bedding, towels, drapes, clothes, toys, and pet beds and mats. Run them through the washing machine using hot water. When you dry the loads, use the highest temperature settings to ensure you kill everything. Another effective way of removing flea eggs and larvae inside is by vacuuming. Use nozzles and attachments to get into nooks and corners. Dispose of the vacuum bag immediately after vacuuming. Vacuum everything you can, including: Carpets Furniture Beds Floors Cracks between hardwood floors Along walls After washing and vacuuming, spray your entire house with your homemade lemon flea spray. Pay particular attention to furniture, drapes, and areas where your pet spends time. For the first week, spray the house in the morning and in the evening. Once the fleas are gone, continue spraying the house every few days to deter them from coming back. Be thoughtful in deciding where and how much of the lemon flea spray to use, because components of lemon rind can can be toxic to animals if ingested. Limit or avoid spraying areas and especially items that your pet might lick or chew. Lemon juice is often used as a stain-removing ingredient, but it's best to test the spray on an inconspicuous area of furniture and drapes to test for color-fastness. If the area isn't discolored by the lemon juice, spray the mixture liberally. Fleas also thrive in many outdoor areas, particularly in moist and shady places like tall grass, shrubs, trees, and leaves. Spray your flea spray in areas that fleas might like, and especially near entrances to the house and where pets or people play. You can also help prevent fleas by maintaining your yard, keeping the grass short, and not having bushes and shrubs near doors and windows. | Launder everything you can. Vacuum what you can't wash. Spray the furniture. Spray outside as well. |
Only an experienced operator should attempt to dig a trench with a machine. These machines are very physically demanding, and can be extremely dangerous for an unskilled user. All ordinary trench safety precautions apply as well. This includes calling 811 or another utility location service before you begin, and having plans to shore up the trench walls if necessary. Choosing a machine will depend on your budget and the size of the desired trench. Plotting the route of your trench with highly visible marking paint and thinking about the depth of your trench will help you determine the best trencher for your job. Most projects will only require a walk-behind trencher. Walk-behind trenchers can dig up to 3 feet deep and between 4-6 inches wide On average, a ride-on trencher can dig up to 7 feet deep and about 13 inches wide. Ride-on trenchers are the largest available commercially, but due to potential safety concerns, these are usually only rented to professionals. You can contract a landscape company that installs sprinklers or a utility installation company to use this tool on your behalf. Most hardware stores will allow you the option of renting a machine for a few hours, a day, or even a week. Unless you have considerable trenching to do, or unless you have future projects requiring a trencher, renting might be the best option for your project. Trenchers cost anywhere between $900 and $1 million to buy, and at least $70 to $200 to rent for a day or two, plus the cost of transport. You may also find a more affordable trencher through online services, like Craig's List or eBay. If you decide to operate a trencher, you might consider taking a free trench safety class. The main points you want to keep in mind are the stability of your trench, your footing, and the consistency of the soil, which will influence the effort you and your trenching machine will have to exert. Rocky soil or roots can cause stones or grit to become airborne, so it is recommended you wear safety glasses while operating your trencher. There is also considerable danger from the rotating digging chain, and from the risk of the heavy, powerful machine getting away from you. Each machine will be different, but most will have an ignition switch, a choke, and an engagement lever, which you will manipulate to control the trencher. Due to variations in make and model, it is safest to familiarize yourself with operation manuals before use. If you have rented your trencher, do not leave the rental yard without a demonstration of the machine's operation, including a check that all safety and shut off switches are working properly. You should also have access to a copy of the manual, although you may be able to find this online by searching for the make and model information. Be sure to keep all other people and pets far away while the machine is running. During operation, if you need to clear debris from a stuck chain or trench, or leave the machine for any reason, always shut off the machine completely. Never leave the machine running while you are not operating it. Even if the chain is disengaged, the machine can cause severe injury or death. You'll want to double check that your path is clear, but now that you're aware of the basic functions of your trencher, turn on the ignition, pull out the choke, and position the digging chain where you want your trench to begin. Pull the engagement lever/switch (depending on model) and walk slowly backward along the trench path you have plotted. As operating this machine requires you to walk backward, be careful not to trip and hurt yourself or do damage to your trenching machine. Large roots or stones might have to be cleared by hand. If your trencher stops for an unknown reason, turn the machine fully off, remove it from your trench, and explore with hand tools, clearing any obstructions with your shovels, Pulaski digging tool, or pruning shears. | Evaluate your abilities. Consider the machine you will need. Decide to buy or rent the machine. Take safety precautions. Learn to properly operate the machine. Do not run the machine with people nearby. Position and prime your machine. Engage your machine and trench. |
The day you perform deep cleaning on the shingles should be cool and overcast. Sunlight and warm weather will ensure the cleaning solution dries too fast to be of any use. In addition, choose a day with little wind so that when you spray the solution, it stays on your roof. Before you begin, it's important to repair loose shingles and flashings to minimize roof damage. Afterwards, clean out your gutters and downspouts. You’ll need the cleaning solution to drain off the roof during rinsing. Move any furniture away from the work area. If you’re using a bleach solution, also cover your yard. Rinse down your lawn and plants before you begin deep cleaning so the water dilutes harmful bleach, then cover them with plastic to catch any spray. Before you clean stains, you’ll have to climb up onto the roof and take off twigs, leaves, and anything else that would get in the way. Pick them up with your hand, use an air blower, or gently sweep them off with a broom. | Choose a cool and overcast day. Perform maintenance on your roof. Protect your yard. Remove debris from the roof. |
Use the examples below as "milestones" to help you estimate the size of a hexadecimal number. This will give you a more intuitive understanding of hexadecimal, and let you read hexadecimal numbers without laboriously converting to decimal every time. As you'll see, one advantage to hexadecimal is that the number of digits doesn't increase nearly as fast as it does in decimal: Humans have A fingers, or 1416 if you count the toes too. (Remember, the subscript 16 means a number is written in base sixteen.) In a residential area, drive below 1916 miles per hour (or 2816 kilometers per hour). A typical highway driving speed is 3C mph (or 6416 kph). Water boils at D4 ºFahrenheit (6416 º Celsius). The median U.S. income is roughly C350 dollars a year. The population of the world is over 1A0,000,000. You can do hexadecimal addition problems without ever converting to another system. It does take some mental effort and practice to remember the new rules. Here are a few methods and tips: Count up one by one, using hexadecimal digits. For instance to solve 7+5 in hex, count 7, 8, 9, A, B, C. Learn the addition tables. A much faster method is to memorize the hexadecimal addition tables, which you can practice with an online quiz. Once you know that A + 7 = 1116, you don't have to laboriously count it out any more. Carry the one when needed. If your addition gets you past F, you "carry the one" as you would in a normal addition problem. For example, A+5 = F, A+6 = 1016, A+7 = 1116, and so on. Similarly, 3A+6 = 4016, 3A+7 = 4116, etc. Just like regular multiplication, the best way to become competent at hexadecimal multiplication is to memorize the multiplication tables. Here's the hex "6 times table" as an example (all numbers are hexadecimal): 6 x 1 = 6 6 x 2 = C 6 x 3 = 12 6 x 4 = 18 6 x 5 = 1E 6 x 6 = 24 6 x 7 = 2A 6 x 8 = 30 6 x 9 = 36 6 x A = 3C 6 x B = 42 6 x C = 48 6 x D = 4E 6 x E = 54 6 x F = 5A | Teach yourself to read hexadecimal intuitively. Learn hexadecimal addition. Learn hexadecimal multiplication. |
Aggressive batting means attacking the ball instead of waiting for it to come to you. Step forward as the ball approaches, but also "clear your front leg" by stepping outward from the ball. This will open up your hips so they can rotate through the swing. You don't want to lunge at the ball, though, or you'll sap much of your power before making contact. Practice your timing and ball-tracking skills so you can drive through the ball as you make contact. The location of the ball will impact whether you can step out with your front leg and open up your body. If the bowler has placed the ball in a position which doesn't suit an aggressive swing, fall back on your defensive swing principles. By stepping forward but outward with your front leg, you'll naturally begin to rotate your hips outward. This twisting motion, along with the forward drive provided by your back leg and your extended arms, provides the power during an aggressive stroke. As you open up your front leg and your hips begin to rotate, your back knee should move forward toward the ball. Lift your back heel and drive your back knee forward just as you are about to make contact with the ball. Practice making this weight transfer in a controlled manner. You want to be able to keep your eyes focused on the ball the whole time, which you won't be able to do if your body is flailing away. While your hips rotate and your weight shifts off your back leg, extend both arms fully as you make contact with the ball. During an aggressive stroke, your bottom arm and hand will supply more of the power, and your top arm and hand more of the control. If your timing and alignment are correct, you should be able to extend your arms and make contact on the bat's "sweet spot." Most batters say this spot is about two-thirds of the way down the flat blade of the bat, but you'll also learn to identify it by the solid "feel" of making contact there. Follow-throughs are largely a matter of personal preference, with some batters preferring to sweep the bat over their shoulder, and others twisting the bat to keep it in front of them. The important thing is to drive through the ball instead of stopping your body once you make contact. Cutting your follow-through short will sap you of much of the power in your aggressive stroke. | Step forward but not directly at the ball. Rotate your hips as you prepare to make contact. Transfer your weight forward off your back leg. Extend your arms as you make contact. Continue your rotation and extension in your follow-through. |
Stir together to coat the cheese with the cornstarch. Stir frequently, to combine and prevent lumps from forming. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens. When the sauce has thickened and is bubbling, it's ready to take off the heat. This will help to thin the consistency, so only add small amounts at a time, until you're satisfied with the sauce's texture. Pour over pre-arranged nachos and serve straight away. | Place the cornstarch and cheese into the saucepan. Add 1 cup of evaporated milk, along with the hot sauce and salt. Heat over a medium-low heat. Remove from the heat. Pour in the remaining evaporated milk if necessary. Serve. |
. An anemometer is a tool for measuring wind speed. You can buy one online, or make a simple one yourself in about 30 minutes using the steps below. If you bought one, skip down to the step in which you count the rotations – or just read the wind speed directly, if yours has a digital display. Take four small paper cups, and punch a single hole in each one, about ½ inch (1.25 cm) below the rim. Take a fifth cup, and puncture four evenly spaced holes, about ¼ in. (6 mm) below the rim, then punch a fifth hole in the center of its base. You can use a pencil to punch these holes, if you don't have anything sharper. Stick a plastic straw into a single-hole cup, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) into it. Push the other end of the straw through two holes of the five-hole cup. Stick the free end of the straw into another single-hole cup. Turn the two single-hole cups so they are pointing in opposite directions, along the same plane as the straw. Staple the straw to the cup. Repeat with another straw, putting it through the remaining two holes of the central five-hole cup. Rotate these two new cups until each cup opening is nearer the base of the next one. In other words, the top cup points right, the right cup points down, the bottom cup points left, and the left cup points up. Staple the straws and cups together. Slide the two straws until all four cups are the same distance from the center. Stick a small pin through the intersection of the two straws. Stick the eraser end of a pencil through the hole in the base of the central cup, and push it gently onto the pin. You can now hold the anemometer by the pencil tip, and use it to measure wind speeds. Hold the anemometer upright in a windy area. Watch a single cup (draw on it with a marker if it makes it easier to follow) and count the number of times it rotates. Use a stopwatch or a friend watching the second hand of a clock to time 15 seconds, and stop you when the time is up. Multiply your count by four to get the number of revolutions per minute (rpm). For greater accuracy, count the number of rotations in 60 seconds (and don't multiply by anything). Measure the distance from one edge of the anemometer to the other to find the diameter of the rotating circle, d. The circumference of the circle, is equal to πd. This is the distance traveled in one revolution. If you don't have a calculator, you can use 3.14 as an estimate of π, or even just 3 for a rough estimate. Convert the circumference you calculated into a more useful unit for measuring wind speed (miles or kilometers). Multiply the result by the rpm you calculated to get the total distance traveled in one minute. Multiply the result by 60 to get the distance traveled in one hour (mph or km/h). Here are the full formulas in imperial and metric units: Imperial: (__circumference__ inches/revolution) * (1/12 ft/inches) * (1/5280 miles/ft) * (__rpm__ revolutions/minute) * (60 minutes/hour) = __wind speed__ in miles per hour. Metric: (__circumference__ centimeters/revolution) * (1/100000 kilometers/centimeter) * (__rpm__ revolutions/minute) * (60 minutes/hour) = __wind speed__ in kilometers per hour. | Decide whether to make or buy an anemometer Punch holes in small paper cups. Construct one half of the basic shape. Finish the basic shape. Make a base for the anemometer. Count the number of rotations the anemometer makes. Calculate the circumference. Calculate wind speed. |
Cattle are divided into 5 different classes, based on 3 general types of intended production: lactation, breeding, or meat. These types dictate a variety of factors, such as if and when the cattle needs to gain weight. Differentiate your cows based on these types and specific conditions: Lactating cows—Consider how long they have been producing milk, how many times they have produced milk in their life, how much milk it makes, its pregnancy status, and the expected birth weight of its offspring. Dry (non-lactating) cows—Think about whether she is bred or not and how many months she is pregnant. Bred heifers—Consider whether she is bred or not and how many months she is pregnant. Feeders and Replacements—Feeding cattle for slaughter comprises of 2 groups of cattle: those that are "backgrounded" and those that are "finished." It's important to consider the targeted slaughter weight (or mature weight for replacement heifers and bulls), and targeted grade, marbling, and yield at slaughter. Herd bulls—All information already mentioned is needed, minus that for lactation, pregnancy, and carcass evaluation. Breeding plays a significant role in determining feed rations. For instance, dairy cattle have higher maintenance requirements than beef cattle, and so need to be considered differently. The kind of formulation used for lactating dairy cows in a dairy milking system is more complex than one for beef cattle, thus the formulation for dairy cows is usually separate from that intended for beef cattle. Dairy cattle breeds include Holstein, Jersey, and Brown Swiss, to name a few. In a feed formulation, Simmentals and Fleckviehs are also included with dairy. Beef cattle breeds (aside from Simmentals and Fleckviehs) are generally lumped into 3 categories: British-type, Continental, and Exotics. British breeds include Angus, Shorthorn, and Hereford. Typically, these are your average range cattle, or those cattle that have lower maintenance requirements and thus are considered better converters of feed into milk or muscle. Continental breeds, such as Charolais and Limousin, may require more supplementation in energy and protein when on a roughage or grass-only diet. But, if hay and grass quality is poor, then both will need more the supplementation to thrive. Exotics include the Brahman-type cattle like Santa Gertrudis, Nellore, and Sahiwal, and composites like Brangus and Braford cattle. The first group is linked separate because they need a little higher maintenance requirements than either the non-Simmental Continental group and the British-type group. In terms of assessing your animals themselves, hair depth, hair condition, and hide thickness are factors that impact how you feed them, especially going from summer into winter and vice versa. No matter how sudden or gradual changes in the coat are, if there are problems with the coat they should be accounted for when determining how and what to feed your animals. Hair depth—Length of the first layer of hair (the finer, softer hair close to the skin) should be more pronounced in the fall and winter than spring and summer when it is shed out and a light hair coat is worn. This is to allow the animal more external insulation against the cold. Depth isn't needed numerically, just whether it's in a "summer" or "winter" condition. Hair condition—This just asks if the hair coat is wet, muddy, or snow-covered. All of these conditions can compromise the insulating qualities of the hair coat, and thus the threshold temperature of the animal and that animal's maintenance requirements. Hide thickness—The thicker the hide, the greater the external insulative qualities, and vice versa for thinner skin in cattle. Herefords and Devons are known for having thick hides. Other beef breeds, from Angus to Shorthorn and Charolais to Gelbvieh are considered average. Dairy breeds and Zebu/Brahman cattle have thinner hides, but what's interesting is that Holstein-Friesians have much thicker hides than Jerseys. From a nutritional aspect, sex plays a very minor role in the differences of nutritional requirements. Studies have shown that nutritional requirements between heifers and steers or heifers and bulls (or cows and bulls) are not statistically different. Differences in sex only affect growth rates to a minor extent and how nutrients are allocated to bodily tissues: either as muscle or fat. For example, if growth rate between a group of steers and heifers was the same, and they were fed the same ration, the heifers would be likely to lay down more fat than steers will. The only concern with sex is the actual diet formulating in regard to reproduction, especially when it comes to cows. Females, especially mature cows, are probably the most difficult to formulate for because they have different requirements that are associated with where they are in their reproductive cycle (i.e., how many months into pregnancy they are, or how far along in their lactation cycle they are). | Consider the productivity status of your cattle. Consider the breed and type of cattle you are raising. Assess the state of your cattle's coat. Don't take sex into consideration. |
If you find yourself in a tense situation, the best thing you can do is to try to defuse the situation. In order to reduce the tensions, keep your cool. Staying calm can have a calming effect on the people around you. Take a deep breath. If you feel yourself tensing for a fight, focus on your breath. Breath in slowly, and exhale slowly. Take a moment to think. If someone starts teasing you in the hallway, your impulse might be to take the bait. Instead, pause. Say to yourself, "If I fight, someone will get hurt and probably in trouble. I'm going to stay calm." Make it a habit to breathe and think before speaking or acting. Your actions might result in others staying calm, too. A great way to defuse a dangerous situation is to draw attention to something else. For example, if someone pushes you in the cafeteria, don't respond to the physical aggression. Instead, look for a way to shift the attention. Try saying something like, "Didn't the bell just ring? I'm going to have to ignore you and head to Spanish." You can also change the subject completely. If someone bumps into you aggressively on the way to class, turn to a friend and say, "Did you see that baseball game last night?" Shifting the focus can help to ease tensions. By paying attention to something else, you are decreasing the likelihood of a fight. A good laugh can instantly lighten the mood. If you find yourself in a situation where a fight could arise, try to say something funny. Using humor to defuse a situation can be very effective. If you show that you are relaxed enough to make a joke, the person who wants to fight might back down. Say something funny to ease the tension. Don't make jokes that will hurt someone else's feelings. Instead, try to just find the irony or humor in the situation. Maybe someone is taunting you for studying during lunch. Laugh and say, "It may be boring now, but it will be nice to get into a great college!" If you are self-assured, you will be less likely to feel the need to fight. When you are confident in yourself, you will feel able to handle tough situations in a mature way. There are a lot of ways you can build your confidence and portray it to others. Focus on your strengths. If someone is teasing you about your clothes, think to yourself, "At least I'm awesome at soccer!" Practice dealing with difficult situations. Take time to think about how you will respond if approached for a fight. If you practice your response, you will feel much more confident in the moment. For example, you can practice saying something like, "I have better things to do than to fight." Not all fights are physical. Someone may be trying to pick on you by saying harmful things. There are some ways that you can cope effectively with verbal aggression. One way to cope with a bully is to ignore him or her. If someone is teasing you, just walk away. Another tactic is to remain calm. Try saying, "You know, I can't think of a good reason to keep talking to you when you're acting like this." Make it clear that you have no desire to fight. If you are not engaged in the situation, it will likely blow over. | Stay calm. Shift the focus. Rely on humor. Be confident. Cope with insults. |
Select a variety of science, math, and computer courses while you’re still in high school. As a drafter, you’ll need to make precise calculations and use complex software and these courses can get the ball rolling in your chosen career path. Take the following types of classes to develop your skills as a drafter: Math classes including algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics Art classes such as drawing Computer classes in computer-assisted drafting and design (CADD) Shop classes, to learn how machines work Many professional drafters focus on specific types of projects they want to do. Think about the types of projects that interest you and select a specialization or decide to pursue general drafting projects. This can help you better select courses during your degree program. Consider any of the following specialities: Architectural draftsmen work on building and construction projects. Civil drafters work on projects such as bridges and highways. Electrical drafters create wiring diagrams for places like power plants. Electronics drafters produce diagrams for wiring of electronics devices. Mechanical drafters make plans for machinery and mechanical tools. Once you’ve graduated from high school, attend a two-year technical school or community college that offers a drafting program. Enroll in classes that will give you both theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as offer hands-on experience drafting. Focus on classes that will enhance your chosen drafting specialty. Select from any of the following types of classes as you pursue your associate's degree in drafting: Blueprint reading Basic-, architectural-, and landscape drafting Measuring and calculating Computer-aided drafting and design Manufacturing mathematics Tolerancing | Enroll in technical classes during high school. Choose your drafting specialization. Get your associate’s degree. |
Before every school year, your school should provide you with a list of the items you need for your grade. If you don't receive one of these before the school year begins, you can usually find them at supply stores like Office Max or Staples. The most common items for middle school include pens, #2 pencils, notebooks, wide-rule loose leaf paper, a 3 ring binder, and scissors and tape. Other materials you may need include a USB flash drive, a TI calculator, index cards, a weekly planner, and a stapler. You don't want to overload your backpack, so try to take only the essentials when you can. For example, having one binder separated into multiple subjects will help save you space compared to multiple folders. You should also try to take two pencils and two to three pens, as well as a highlighter, and your weekly planner. This way, the rest of your space can be dedicated to textbooks and notebooks. You’ll have a better idea of exactly what you’ll need day-to-day after the first week of class. If you have money for lunch, try to keep it zipped up in an inside pocket. If you don't have one in your bag, try to keep it in a change purse or wallet instead. This will help keep your money safe and together, so you aren't searching all over for it during lunch time. If you have a block schedule with different classes on different days, try separating your materials into marked piles. For example, you can mark everything for one day with a specific color like red, while the other day is blue. Then you can switch them out of your backpack when necessary. Now is the moment of truth; you want to make sure you can fit everything in your backpack and still be able to carry it. Chances are you’ll have a locker you can store some things in, but you still need to be able to take everything to and from school each day. Put your binder, notebooks, textbooks, and pencil case in the main part of the bag - in that order. You should then put any extra materials into the front pockets. For example, your calculator, tape, stapler, even markers, and highlighters if they won't fit in your pencil case can go in your front pockets. The front pockets of your backpack are also a great place to keep items like chapstick, tissues, mints, or anything else you want to carry with you. | Get a list of what school materials you need. Plan out what to take in your bag. Use every part of your backpack. |
Measure 4 teaspoons (15 g) of black peppercorns into a mortar. Use a pestle to crack the peppercorns until they're slightly crushed and aromatic. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can put the peppercorns in a seal able plastic bag. Hit the peppercorns in the bag with a rolling pin until they're slightly crushed. Place 2 1/2 tablespoons (35 g) of butter in a small saucepan and turn the heat to low. Stir 4 1/2 tablespoons (35 g) of flour into the melted butter. Keep stirring and cooking the roux mixture until the flour is absorbed. Stir and cook the roux over low heat for 2 minutes. The roux should become thick and pasty. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of brandy into the roux and stir it until the liquid is absorbed. The alcohol in the brandy will cook off. Measure 3/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons (200 ml) of milk and slowly pour it in while you whisk the mixture. Keep whisking to prevent the sauce from becoming lumpy. Once the sauce is smooth, stir in 1/3 cup plus 4 teaspoons (100 ml) of chicken or vegetable stock. Stir in the crushed black peppercorns. Taste the sauce and add as much salt as you like. You can serve the hot sauce over your favorite meal or continue to simmer it to make a very thick sauce or gravy. You can store the leftover peppercorn sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. | Crush the black peppercorns. Melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook the roux for 2 minutes. Stir in the brandy. Whisk in the milk. Stir in the chicken stock and peppercorns. Season and serve the sauce. |
Before determining who is at fault, what the reply should be, and what solution will be provided, try to really identify with the customer. Imagine previous scenarios where you’ve been unhappy with a business, and formulate the type of answer that would have satisfied you then. At times, clients may be very direct, while at other times their words may hint at additional concerns. If there is question, do not guess at the client's intentions. Get clarification by asking a question. Sift through the email to remove the concerns from vitriol. Try to break down the email into three different sections. Identify what should be directly addressed. These items need immediate and concise answers. Pick out what needs further clarification. If there are uncertain demands or complaints, be sure to find the items that need return questions to the customer. Pay attention to any time-sensitive items. If a customer is unhappy with their service or product, and needs attention before a certain cut-off date, be aware of their scheduling concerns. | Put yourself in the customer’s position. Consider the questions or concerns in the client's email. Make a list of specific issues. |
Ask your barber to shape your sides and edges to keep your hair looking neat. But if your hair is regularly kept short, stop getting your hair cut for at least 4 to 6 weeks. If your hair naturally grows slowly, it may take longer for it to grow long enough for twists. As your hair grows closer to the 3 in (7.6 cm) mark, avoid the use of conditioner or other hair care products to wash your hair. Just use regular shampoo the week before you plan to twist your hair. Shampoo and rinse your hair thoroughly before starting to twist it. Products that soften hair rob kinky hair of its natural ability to curl, making dreadlock development more difficult. Make sure to dry your hair thoroughly with a blow dryer before proceeding any further. The larger the cluster you select, the thicker your dreadlock will be. Using your thumb and forefinger, you’ll want to twist this cluster from the root to the tip. Twisting in a single direction will make maintenance easier. Repeat this process until all of your hair is in twists. This should take between 3 and 6 hours. It's difficult but not impossible to do this by yourself. Consider asking a friend to help you, or going to a salon to have it done. Roll them clockwise between your palms every couple of days. Start with the root of each lock between the heels of your palms, then roll clockwise and upward until you reach the tip of the dreadlock. Don't roll them too tight, which can be painful and lead to hair loss. Roll twists that are fraying individually every day to help them keep their shape, rather than every other day. Avoid using shampoos with conditioner as these products can stop your hair from locking. If your hair is fraying after a month, continue to wash it once a week. If your hair is getting more compact, wash your hair every other day with shampoo and water. After a month, wash your hair every other day. Protect your locks from excess moisture by using a bandana when exercising or going out on hot days. Continue to palm roll and wash your dreadlocks every other day. Palm roll individually fraying locks more frequently. If multiple locks are loosening, reduce your hair washing frequency to once weekly. If your hair continues to fray, schedule an appointment with a stylist who may be able to help you get your locks back on track. By this time, you should have long, beautiful dreadlocks. But don't stop maintaining them by palm rolling and washing them. | Let your hair grow at least 3 in (7.6 cm) long. Rinse any product out of your hair. Twist clusters of hair clockwise. Palm roll your dreadlocks every other day. Wash your hair once a week with shampoo and water. Allow your hair to grow for 3 to 4 months. |
. Nothing will get your interview off to a bad start faster than arriving late. Ideally, you should try to arrive 10-15 minutes early. This should give you enough time so that you don't have to stress if you hit a few red lights. If you don't know where you're going, consider traveling to the interview location a few days before the interview, just to get yourself familiar with the route. This is especially important if you're not sure about where you will be able to park. It's important to look professional for your interview. You want to look like someone who the parents can trust to take great care of their children. Don't wear anything too revealing. Make sure you wear something that would be appropriate for a day on the job. If you show up wearing shoes that you can barely walk in, the parents might think that you don't understand the physical requirements of being a nanny. The more prepared you are for your interview, the more professional you will appear. If you think you might need it, then go ahead and bring it. In general, you should bring the following items to your interview: Several copies of your resume. Contact information for references, as well as letters of recommendation, if you have them Certificates from any relevant programs, including college degrees, first aid certificates, and CPR training certificates Photo identification A pen and paper to take notes A copy of your schedule (if you have other commitments) A list of questions you want to ask the family If the children are present during the interview, you have a great opportunity to showcase your skills. Take advantage of this opportunity to get to know the children and get them to like you. Demonstrate that you know how to interact with children by getting down on their level, making eye contact with them, not interrupting them, asking them questions about what they have to say, and using encouraging language. Ask the children questions about their interests and try to suggest activities that would be interesting for them. This is a good opportunity to talk about activities you like that may fit their interests. It may be a good idea to bring along some puzzles or games to share with the children during your interview. In some cases, the parents may ask you to do a trial shift, which will give you an opportunity to spend some time with the children, and will give them the opportunity to judge your performance. If you are asked to do this, it is especially important that you come prepared with as many engaging activities as possible to entertain the children. All job interviews are stressful, and nanny interviews can be especially unpredictable because the parents are probably not used to interviewing and may not know what to ask you. Despite all of the pressure, however, it's important to be yourself. After all, the parents are going to want to hire someone who is likable and genuine. Be conscious of your body language. Lots of people fidget when they are feeling nervous. Try your best to sit still, have good posture, and keep smiling. This will make you appear much more confident. Maintaining eye contact with your interviewer and having a strong handshake are also very important. | Be on time Dress appropriately. Come prepared. Engage with the children. Try to relax. |
When you purchase bok choy from the grocery store or farmer's market, it likely comes in a plastic bag. Keep it in the bag when you store it to keep it as fresh as possible. Ideally, the plastic bag that you store the bok choy in should be perforated. If the bag isn't, you may want to poke a few holes around the bag with a knife. To ensure that the bok choy stays fresh as long as possible, you should store it in your refrigerator. In particular, the crisper drawer is an ideal spot to keep the vegetable. You can freeze bok choy, but you must blanch it first, drain it well, and place it in freezer bags beforehand. Frozen bok choy will keep for 10 to 12 months. While you may think it's a good idea to clean the bok choy before you store, you should actually leave it unwashed until you’re ready to use it. If the bok choy isn't completely dry when you store it in the refrigerator, the leaves can become slimy and wilted. If you don't wash the bok choy before you store it, it can last for 3 days in the refrigerator. | Secure the bok choy in a plastic bag. Keep the bok choy in the refrigerator. Leave the bok choy unwashed until you’re ready to use. |
Apply a quarter or dime-sized amount of conditioner, depending on the length of your hair. You want to use enough to coat the strands of your hair without weighing it down. Gently massage it through your hair, focusing on the tips, and rinse out with lukewarm or cool water. If your hair is extremely dry, you might want to consider a leave-in conditioner as well. This will protect your hair from drying out during the day, helping it stay shiny and manageable. These are especially great for curly hair, which is more likely to be dry. If your hair looks dull and lifeless after conditioning, you might want to switch your conditioner. Look for one made with nourishing natural oils and free of silicones. Restoring life to damaged hair may require more than routine conditioning. To get the shine and texture you crave, try using a deep conditioner once a week. You can use a store-bought deep conditioner or try a household oil like coconut oil, almond oil or jojoba oil. To deep condition your hair, Dampen your hair and apply one to two tablespoons of deep conditioner. Make sure it coats every strand of your hair by using a wide-toothed comb or your fingers to pull it through from roots to tips. Cover your hair with a shower cap or plastic wrap. Let it sit for at least an hour or up to overnight. Apply gentle heat with a blow dryer on a low setting if you don't have time to let the mask sit overnight. This helps the product penetrate into the hair. Shampoo your hair as normal to wash it out. It may require a second shampoo to get rid of all the remaining residue. If you want to instantly brighten your hair and reduce frizz, make a quick homemade hair mask you can use right before shampooing. Wet your hair in the shower and apply your mask. At the end of your shower, shampoo it out. Try the following masks: 2 tablespoons honey One mashed banana or avocado 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 beaten egg A combination of any of the above For extra dry hair, applying a finishing oil will keep your hair from getting frizzy and puffy throughout the day. Use a dime-sized amount of finishing oil. Apply it with your fingers, focusing on the tips of your hair and avoiding the roots. Try one of these types of oil to minimize dryness: Argan oil Olive oil Coconut oil Jojoba oil While you should avoid using most types of brushes, a boar bristle brush is the one exception. This brush is made with special natural bristles that mimic the texture of your hair. It is used specifically to pull your hair's oils from the scalp all the way down to the tips, without causing any damage. It's a good investment if your hair is bone-dry and you want to pull out all the stops to rejuvenate it. Here's how to use the brush: Wait until the night before you plan to wash your hair, since that's when your roots will have plenty of oil. Comb out any tangles using a wide-toothed comb. Pull the brush through your hair from your scalp down to the tips. Repeat several times over the same section of hair before moving on. Continue until you've brushed out all of your hair. It should feel soft and silky when you're finished. Wait an hour or two before shampooing. | Use a good conditioner each time you shampoo. Do regular deep conditioning treatments. Make a homemade hair mask. Use finishing oil to protect your hair. Use a boar bristle brush. |
Benzoyl peroxide can be an effective acne treatment for whiteheads, blackheads, and cystic acne. It works by killing bacteria on the surface of the skin and removing built-up oil and dead skin cells from pores. Benzoyl peroxide is available over-the-counter, although some of the higher strengths require a prescription. Benzoyl peroxide can be quite harsh on skin. Always start with the lowest strength available, especially if you have sensitive skin, and only apply it on the affected areas. Try not to get benzoyl peroxide on any clothing, sheets or hair, as it can have a bleaching effect. Salicylic acid is known to break down whiteheads and blackheads. It may also help to slow down the shedding of skin cells in the hair follicles, which can prevent pores from becoming blocked. Try facial cleansers and creams that contain the ingredient. Salicylic acid is available in various strengths over-the-counter. This treatment can be irritating on the skin. Apply it directly to pimples and avoid the surrounding skin. Retinoid creams and gels are made from vitamin A derivatives and may help clear up an array of skin problems, including acne related issues. Retinoid creams address whiteheads by unclogging pores and promoting cell turnover. Low dose creams are available over-the-counter, but higher doses require a prescription. Retinoid creams may cause your skin to become red and irritated when you first begin using them. Retinoids can also be taken in oral form. These medications are usually only prescribed for severe acne. Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and retinoid creams can be harsh on your skin when you use them by themselves. Never use more than one of these products simultaneously. This can cause serious skin irritation and will not solve your whitehead problem. Visit a dermatologist, spa, or esthetician for a professional facial. A facial can treat your whiteheads in a clean, sterile environment. It's especially beneficial for your nose area! You'll leave with smoother, clearer skin. If your whitehead problem is serious, then you can get a facial monthly. | Use products that contain benzoyl peroxide. Try skincare products that contain salicylic acid. Apply retinoid creams for something a little stronger. Use one acne treatment product at a time. Get a facial. |
Some skin conditions share symptoms, so it may be hard to figure out what you have. Additionally, sometimes a skin condition is a symptom of an underlying condition. It's important to get a diagnosis from your doctor or dermatologist to make sure you’re using the right kind of treatments. Talk to your doctor to find out what's causing your skin condition, and let them know you want to use herbal poultices.Your doctor may be able to advise you on which herbs are safe for use on your skin condition. | Check with your doctor before treating a skin condition. |
Few game developers reinvent the wheel and write their own game engine from scratch, especially for their first game. If you want to dive right in, but still have plenty of opportunities for programming, using a game engine is a good option. An engine typically includes higher-level tools for altering 3D models, scripting events, and other common game applications, but will still provide plenty of hands-on programming opportunities. Popular programming-heavy examples include Unity, UDK, Unreal Engine 4, and CryENGINE. A framework is a step below a game engine, but still provides a set of tools and APIs (application program interfaces) to save you time and streamline your coding projects. Consider this the minimum level of software to use for your first gaming project, and even then you should feel comfortable introducing yourself as a programmer, or have a deep interest in the behind-the-scenes work on game engines. Depending on the exact framework and/or game engine you are using, you may want to do some of the work in additional, specialized APIs, such as the popular OpenGL for creating 3D graphics. Polycode, Turbulenz, and MonoGame are example of frameworks created with both 2D and 3D games in mind. An Integrated Development Environment is a general-purpose compiler and collection of source files that makes complex programming projects easier to build. An IDE will make programming a game much more convenient, especially if it comes with built-in ways to interact with graphics and audio systems. Visual Studio and Eclipse are two examples, but there are many others. Look for an IDE based around a language you are familiar with. Most of the tools above are based in a popular programming language, so following the accompanying tutorials will give you a great start. While you can create a game in almost any sufficiently powerful programming language, the most common languages are C++ or C# for all devices, Flash ActionScript or HTML5 for browsers, and Java or Objective C for mobile devices. These are good options if you are aiming to eventually get hired by an existing game studio, but plenty of independent games are created using Python, Ruby, or JavaScript. | Consider a game engine. Use frameworks and other tools. Try an IDE. Learn a programming language. |
Their words are about them, not you. Sometimes, when others are hurting, they may lash out at you with hurtful words. Everyone does this from time to time. It is often done without thinking, and they may even regret the words later. If someone says something hurtful to you, try to remember that they are probably hurting. Send compassion back to them rather than taking their comment personally. If a person says something hurtful to you, respond gently in a way that validates the person, but not their unkind words. Whether or not the other person intended their words to be hurtful, this type of response is likely to catch them off guard, and they may be more likely to stop and think about how their words affect you. For example, you could say something like, “Wow, I’m shocked to hear such a good person say something so unkind.” Rather than dwelling on the hurtful words others say to you, give yourself a deadline to stew them over. Feel the hurt for a designated amount of time. Then, choose to let them go. For example, you might usually spend hours or even days mulling over these comments. Start setting a timer for about 10 minutes. Think about how the comment made you feel and acknowledge the pain. Once the timer finishes, put those feelings down and don't pick them back up again. If you’re more of a hands-on person, you might take power away from hurtful words by destroying them. Write the words down on a sheet of paper. Then, you might rip the paper to shreds, toss it into a fireplace, or scratch out the words with a pencil or pen. Offset the impact of negative words by replacing them with your own positive words. This works because you are cancelling out the negative comment in your mind by following it up with a more positive, uplifting comment. For example, if someone said, “You’re ugly,” you might replace that comment by saying to yourself, “There is only one of me in the universe. I am special and unique.” | Don’t take it personally. Validate the person who hurt you. Set a timer to stew. Write the words down, then destroy the paper. Replace it with a positive comment. |
You’ll need to get a special fine-toothed comb to detect lice. You can buy the comb from your local pharmacy, medical supply store, grocery store or large retailer. Read the label to make sure that you have a lice comb. This type of comb will have tooth spacing of 0.2-0.3mm in order to capture the smallest lice. It may also be black to help you more effectively identify individual louse. Avoid getting a nit comb, because they often cannot detect individual louse or lice as well as lice combs. Remember that regular combs are also not suitable for detecting lice. They don't effectively detect lice and might even reintroduce lice back into your hair. Use a regular comb to straighten and detangle your hair. This prepares your hair for using the lice comb. In addition, it may also help you more effectively detect lice. Consider wrapping a towel around your shoulders to catch falling hair that may have lice. This may keep lice from transferring to other people or areas of your home. Throw away the comb after using it to prevent re-infestation or transmission to another person. Wash and dry the towel by itself on the hottest settings possible to prevent transmission or re-infestation. Systematically combing through all of your hair minimizes the risk of not seeing lice. Pulling your hair into individual sections can ensure that you comb your entire head. Use clips or hair bands to create individual sections. Remove the clips or bands before you comb a new section. Make sure to throw away any hair bands and sterilize clips after use to prevent re-infestation or transmission to others. Once a regular comb moves easily through the hair, run the lice detection comb through your hair. Make sure to comb each individual section so that you don't miss any lice. Comb each section of hair from the scalp to the end three to four times. Repeated combing can ensure you effectively detect any lice in your hair. Be aware that lice will quickly move away from any disturbance in dry hair. Wet lice remain still, which is why wet combing may be more effective at detecting lice. As you comb each section, make sure to examine the comb for individual louse with each pass. Lice may look like dandruff, hair product residue, other small insects, or beads of dead hair tissue. Examine hair under a bright light or with a magnifying glass to best see any lice. Trap lice that you find between your thumb and the comb. This prevents the louse from getting free or static electricity from your hair from repelling it. Put the louse on a piece of tape and then throw it away to prevent transferring lice to another person. If you find a live louse, you can be confident that an active infestation is present. However, if you are unsure about something you’ve found, attach it to a piece of tape, put it in a Ziploc bag, and take it to a pharmacist, doctor, or other healthcare professional to confirm a case of lice. Take steps to treat the lice infestation as soon as you confirmation an active case. | Buy a lice detection comb. Straighten and untangle hair. Section hair. Run the lice comb through your hair. Look for lice. Confirm your diagnosis. |
Enjoy being able to stay up late and sleep in the next morning! Don't set your alarm unless you have to be somewhere and give yourself a chance to catch up on your sleep. If you're under 12 years old, try to get 9 to 12 hours of sleep every night. If you're over 13, aim for 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Remember to give yourself time to do things during the day. If you find that you're sleeping most of the day, you may want to set an alarm. You might feel overwhelmed by homework and reading for school during most of the year. Take advantage of your summer free time and pick up some books that you want to read for fun. Read fun books to take a break from your usual coursework or learn about something you're truly interested in. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on books or magazines, check your local library for materials. Take a break from the routine of school and enjoy just hanging out at home. Turn on some music to unwind or binge a few shows that you haven't been able to watch in a while. You can also catch up on movies that you didn't get around to seeing. You may want to see a local performance. Check your community's event calendar to find fun shows or performances to check out. If your room needs a new look, spend some time thinking about how you want to change it. Shop for new decor or paint if you really want to give the room a makeover. For example, if you think your room is looking a little too juvenile, change your bedspread and pillows. You might want to get new lamps or rugs, too! Summer's a great time to go through your things too. Donate or discard unwanted clothes and personal items to declutter your room. Writing in a journal or a diary is a great way to spend a few minutes every reflecting on how the summer's going. You could also use this time to write a story or correspond with someone else. Write to a distant friend or sign up for a pen pal program. You'll be matched with someone who lives far away and might make a new friend! If you enjoy writing stories, set a goal of writing a new short story every week. | Get some extra sleep. Read new books or magazines. Check out new music or catch up on your favorite shows. Redecorate your room. Start a journal or get a pen pal. |
You should start disciplining your puppy as soon as you bring it home. Puppies learn quickly and should be shown what behavior is unacceptable in your house. This also means that you must be consistent when responding to bad behavior. If not, your puppy will be confused, making it harder to prevent the bad behavior. For example, say your puppy barks at the neighbors and you command it to stop. Then, it starts barking at the postal carrier, but you say nothing. Your puppy will be unsure about when it shouldn't bark, making it likely that your dog will bark whenever it feels like it. Reward-based training uses discipline to help the puppy understand when something is a bad choice. Any type of reaction can be a reward in the dog's mind, so often the advice is to completely ignore bad behavior. However, if your dog is exhibiting behavior that's self-rewarding (for example, the dog enjoys chewing shoes) then this doesn't really work. That being the case, a short but sweet guiding command is appropriate. When it exhibits behavior you don't like, simply say "Not that" or similar words in a disapproving voice. The aim is not to scold him, but to guide him. When your puppy tries to get your attention by barking, jumping up, or nipping at your fingers, it's best to ignore him. Consider what reward your puppy is trying to get when engaging in bad behavior in order to determine when to ignore him. If your dog is jumping up on you when you come home, it probably wants your attention. Withholding your attention sends the message that it needs to act differently to get your attention. Eventually, your puppy will learn that good behavior earns your attention and affection. For example, if your puppy starts barking at you, turn your back to it and take away any attention. Your dog will learn that it gets nothing from you when it behaves poorly. Get your puppy's attention by making a loud noise. You might try clapping your hands and firmly saying "no" when you catch your puppy doing something undesirable, like chewing on your shoe or squatting to urinate on the carpet. The noise and disapproving tone will distract your puppy from the bad behavior. Redirect your puppy's attention on desirable behavior. For example, if your dog was urinating inappropriately, pick up your puppy and immediately take it outside to the appropriate toilet spot. If your puppy is engaged in bad behavior, remove it from whatever is causing the behavior and place it in a different environment. You might put it in a quiet room in the house away from distractions or outside in the yard. Leave your dog in time-out for 10 to 30 seconds, then remove it and act as though nothing happened, if your dog has stopped the bad behavior (like barking). If your puppy hasn't stopped, wait until it does. Respond immediately and consistently to the bad behavior. As soon as you see your puppy acting up, remove it to the time-out spot. Be sure to do this every time you notice the bad behavior. Ignore your puppy's barking. If your dog's just trying to get your attention, it should soon stop. But, if it continues barking despite your inattention, figure out why your dog’ s barking and remove it. For example, if your dog is barking at the traffic out the window, pull the blinds. If the behavior continues, remove your dog to another room for a few minutes. You can also try to quiet your dog by giving it something to chew like a rope toy. Puppies are naturally playful and have to learn limits when it comes to playing rough. As soon as your puppy nips, say "ouch" and yelp. Ignore your dog for up to 20 seconds after it lets go of your hand. This will teach your dog that you won't tolerate rough play. Avoid pulling your hand away when your puppy nips. Your puppy will see this as part of the game and will continue to chase you. Studies have shown that physically punishing your puppy (like hitting, kicking, growling, or staring down) actually increases aggression in your puppy. You should never use physical punishment to correct undesirable puppy behavior. Physical punishment could injure your puppy and ruin your relationship. | Start early and be consistent. Use reward-based training for self-rewarding behaviors. Ignore bad behaviors that aren't self-rewarding. Distract and redirect your puppy. Use time-outs effectively. Stop your puppy from barking. Keep your puppy from nipping. Avoid using physical punishment. |
When you suspect that your friends are getting tired of you, then it may be because you are tired of them. Ask yourself a few questions to find out if this is the case: Are you putting little effort into the relationship, such as not contacting them and not making plans? Do you feel bored when you are with them? Do you hope that plans with them get cancelled? If your friends are tired of you, it's likely that they’re starting to exclude you from things or ignore you. You might notice that they feel more distant from you. Even if they speak to you, it might be more out of convenience and they may not go out of their way to invite you to events. For example, your friends might hang out with you at school but exclude you on the weekends. Before you decide your friends are excluding you, ask yourself if you are putting in the same effort you expect from them. If you don't invite them to do things, then they may not think to invite you. Sometimes, conflicts can lead to distance. For example, if you have had a fight with one or more of your friends, they may take some distance while things cool off. Taking some time apart is normal if you disagree about something. If time goes on and you haven't made up or they say that things are fine but they’ve nearly stopped talking to you, this may indicate greater problems. Understanding the wider context can sometimes help you to see why your friends might be distancing themselves. If you have been apart because of an issue, reach out to them to start repairing your relationship. For example, apologize first after a fight. Excuses are a weak way of not saying openly what the person really thinks. You might still talk to your friends, but when it comes to having fun, they might make excuses for not wanting you to come. If the excuses keep adding up, this might be one way they’re indirectly telling you that they’re tired of you. If the excuses don't quite make sense, the person might use them to create distance or spend some time apart from you. If you’re always looking for approval, your friends might get tired of affirming you. Saying things like, “We’re best friends, right?” or, “You’re going to invite me to that party, aren't you?” can be exhausting. While you want to feel accepted and included, don't go actively seeking that inclusion. If you find yourself asking for validation from your friends, step back. If you’re worried about the friendship ending and want constant reassurance, it can turn into a self-fulfilling prophesy in no time. Make sure that you are not being needy. Spend time working on things that are special to you instead of asking for others to validate you. Some people might be nice to you sometimes and mean to you at other times. If these friends call you names, steal from you, or talk about you behind your back, this isn't friendship behavior. This sounds more like bullying than friendship. Other bullying behavior might include gossiping, spreading rumors, or purposefully embarrassing you. You might find yourself the butt of the jokes or notice that your friends put you down. If you say something, they might tell you to stop being sensitive or that you can't take a joke. Friends do not mock or insult friends. This could be a serious sign that they're trying to exclude you. You might laugh along but really feel insecure or unhappy that they’re making fun of you. If your friends say hurtful things about you, say, "I don't think that's funny. In fact, it's really rude and hurtful." If they continue to say these things, then they aren't being good friends. Feeling like you fit in with these friends isn't worth being put down or made fun of. | Decide if you are getting tired of them. Determine if your friends are excluding you. Recognize if there have been bumps in your friendship recently. Pay attention to constant excuses. Evaluate your need for approval. Notice bullying behavior. Pay attention to hurtful words. |
If the couple met in a funny or unusual way, then feel free to use this as your story, provided that it's appropriate for the occasion. You could also share the story of how you met the couple or your first impression of the partner. An example of a funny story to share is “I first met Corey when she was eight, dressed up as a snowman to go trick-or-treating down our block. I was so surprised when Sam introduced her to us. I didn't recognise her without that snowman costume!” This can be about the childhood of either person or a sweet story about them as a couple. Don't worry about not sharing a funny story, as sentimental ones are just as well received. An example of a sentimental, childhood tale is “Sam would have make-believe weddings as a kid, marrying a new teddy bear every day. He has always been a romantic at heart, and he has so much love to give. Hopefully the teddy bears don't find out about what's happening tomorrow!” Think about what marriage means in your own life, or perhaps what the marriage between the couple will mean. Keep it short, sweet, and to the point. You can talk about what marriage means using a few steps if you like. You could try “Over the past 20 years, marriage has taught me a few things. Number 1: Keep dating each other. Treat each other, keep being romantic, and have fun together. Number 2: Never go to bed angry. Sort out your problems as soon as they arise, be kind, and remember that you are both only human. Number 3: Treasure every moment you have. Your relationship is beautiful, so hold it close and keep it growing.” If you are struggling for ideas about the meaning of marriage, then there are plenty of quotes that work well in this part of the speech. Avoid quotes that paint marriage in a bad light, unless you are sure that they will be well received. There are plenty of quotes that work well in rehearsal dinner speeches. Try “We never live so intensely as when we love strongly. We never realize ourselves so vividly as when we are in the full glow of love for others.”(Walter Rauschenbusch). Another option for a quote is “There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.” (George Sand). If the couple has a favorite book or movie that includes a love theme, then find a suitable quote from it to make it extra special. This part of your speech will nicely round off all that you have said and will make a good segway to the rest of the evening. Ending with “Congratulations to the beautiful, soon-to-be-married couple! Let's all raise our glasses to Corey and Sam!” is a simple but effective close to your speech. Although most rehearsal dinner speeches end with a toast, this isn't necessary if there is a different plan in place for when the toasts will happen. If you are writing a funny speech, keep it lighthearted and avoid overly serious statements. For a more sentimental or serious speech, limit the jokes and use sincerity. If you are having trouble deciding what tone to go for, consider who the guests are and what the couple is likely to appreciate more. If most guests are older relatives and the couple tends to be more serious, stick to a sentimental speech. However if the guests are mostly friends of the couple, and the couple is the more outgoing, fun-loving type, stick to a funny tone. | Tell a funny short story about the couple. Share a sentimental anecdote if you don’t have a funny story to share. Talk about the meaning of marriage. Use a quote to add depth to your speech. Close the speech with your congratulations and a toast. Establish the right tone for your speech. |
Throughout your PhD program you should try to do some teaching in addition to your course work and your own research. This could include giving guest lectures for classes in your department or getting a position as a teaching fellow or fixed-term faculty. The more of this experience you can get, the better. Teaching during your graduate work will allow you to develop that skill, in addition to your skills as a researcher and a thinker. If you have not gotten any teaching experience in your graduate program thus far, talk to your advisor about your desire to get that kind of experience. It may take you being proactive in order to get teaching experience, especially in graduate programs that do not emphasize teaching. In order to build your name and credentials in your field, it is important to start going to conferences and presenting at them. These meetings will help you build contacts and find out about new and interesting aspects of your field. Important opportunities do come out of these meetings. Your academic advisor should encourage you to attend academic conferences and give papers at these conferences. In some cases, you may even be able to work with your advisor and present that work at a conference with your advisor. However, if your advisor is well-known or a big name in their field, they are less likely to have the time to do this type of collaborative work. It is becoming increasingly necessary that a PhD student applying for a job already have publications accepted or published. In most cases, this will be an article or a review in an academic journal. Having publications before you complete your PhD makes you more competitive for the limited number of lecturer positions available. Having publications before you finish graduate school can be difficult, but it does show potential employers that you are serious about your academic research. It also shows them that you are likely to keep up with the demands of the tenure deadline. In addition to teaching and scholarship, you should work on getting experience with university service while in graduate school. This will show that you will be an attribute to a university department and you understand that service to the institution is a key component of the job of a lecturer. Service to the university can come in a wide variety of forms. A few examples include serving as the graduate student representative on hiring committees and helping organize conferences or speaking engagements at your university. In order to consolidate your teaching experience, conference experience, and to add to your publications, many PhD's take on temporary contracts as a post-doctoral researchers or teachers. Many use this time to convert their PhD dissertation into a book or publications. Also, if you did not get teaching experience during your graduate program, you may need to consider a Post-Doc position to get that experience. Once you have publications and teaching experience, it is much more likely that you will be able to get a job as a university lecturer. | Get teaching experience. Go to and present at conferences. Get your academic research published. Do university service during your graduate program. Consider taking a post-doc position. |
Some organizations may be more casual in approach than others, but respect the fact that each one is an institution with a stated purpose. Conform to the demeanor expected of employees. Foster a positive impression with your employers and coworkers by: Following dress codes. Obeying rules and codes of conduct. Treating others with respect. Setting personal matters aside while on the job. Abstaining from office gossip. Present yourself as part of the team, rather than an individual who just happens to clock in here for a paycheck. Think of the organization the way you would with a significant other. Learn its wants, needs, and concerns. Demonstrate to your employers and colleagues that you are fully invested in the organization's well-being, and thus theirs. Aim to understand the following: The organization's main mission. Its history, present situation, and future goals. Obstacles that it faces. Weaknesses to be overcome. Strengths to be employed. Do the obvious and follow their stated expectations of you. At the same time, pay close attention to their own workday. Note the issues they face on a day-to-day basis. In addition to following the basic duties of your position, develop strategies that will anticipate those issues so they can be preempted or at least minimized. Create a symbiotic relationship with your supervisor so you can become indispensable to them. Play to their preferences. Learn how often they expect to be updated on progress. Use whichever means of communication they prefer (email, phone, meetings). Tailor your updates to emphasize information they prioritize. Volunteer what you know they will ask of you. As your working relationship becomes more routine, use your prior experience to guess what they will need next from you. Offer to do it before they think to ask it, thus demonstrating your initiative and adaptability. Become the yin to their yang. Identify areas in which your supervisor proves to be consistently weak. Use your own strengths to make up the difference and improve your department's overall performance. Create a working environment that people are glad to join instead of eager to leave. Recognize challenges and hardships as they appear and address them as such to maintain credibility, but accentuate the positive to increase optimism. Reinforce your coworkers’ attitudes by: Regularly expressing gratitude for others’ contributions in a natural, casual manner, thus avoiding the impression that your thanks is staged or forced. Encouraging sensible breaks from any employees under your supervision, which will demonstrate your concern not only for their productivity, but their well-being, too. Welcoming new ideas and brainstorming sessions, thereby building your coworkers’ self-confidence and sense of worth. Trusting others to complete their duties without prodding. When you do check in to establish their progress, emphasize that you are only making sure they have the proper support they need, not checking to see if they are slacking off. | Conduct yourself professionally. Learn about your organization. Anticipate your supervisor’s needs. Be a positive role model. |
True friends would not endanger another friend's life by pressuring them to use drugs. You might ask: How can I choose a good friend? Simple. Observe people and their habits before stepping up to be their friend. Make sure that they have morals and seem to be honest and have a good personality. That way before you become their friend you can already have an idea of what they are like. True friends won't make you feel bad for staying away from drugs. True friends will respect you. They want to see you happy and successful. If one of your "friends" doesn't understand that drugs aren't right for you, you should probably reconsider whether they're actually one of your friends. Tell them the simple steps they can take to avoid them, and tell them that you truly care about them. Also be open to your parents about drugs. If you cannot help yourself, they will surely help you. The more you ask questions about drugs, the harder it becomes to rationally use them. So be informed about drugs, what they do to people's bodies, and how they work. Knowledge is power. Did you know that methamphetamine causes sores over the body, serious hallucinations, and a rotting of the teeth known as "meth mouth"? Did you know that in America, 27% of HIV/AIDS carriers are heroin addicts? People who shoot heroin with a needle are at a significantly higher risk to develop a host of diseases, such as AIDS. Did you know that after snorting or smoking cocaine, the user's heart attack risk grows to almost 24 times the normal amount? Drugs like alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco, though they may be more socially accepted, can still be powerful drugs. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 2.5 million people die because of alcohol each year. That's a lot of people, even though alcohol is legal in many places for adults. The point here is to remember that even soft drugs, or socially-accepted drugs, can be harmful. Soft drugs are often talked about as "gateway drugs." Gateway drugs are drugs that, when tried, cause users to experiment with and abuse other drugs as a result. What is clear is that alcohol, marijuana and tobacco can lead to abuse of other drugs. Although alcohol and tobacco may be legal and marijuana may not, be careful about using them so much that you start abusing other drugs. | Choose your friends wisely. Help your friends avoid drugs and bad decisions. Ask questions and learn the answers. Remember that so-called "soft drugs" are drugs, too. |
In looking for hotels to purchase, you have the option of either buying existing hotel properties or looking for another property to convert into a hotel (or bed and breakfast). In the latter case, you will need to set aside more money for renovations, but are free to choose a larger variety of properties. Make this decision before moving forward with the property selection process. You'll be spending a lot of time at your hotel, so make sure it is close by to where you live or easy to get to. You may even have to move there full time to make sure the hotel is run properly. In addition, having a familiarity with the local area and hotel market can be a serious advantage. Once you've chosen an area, try to get a sense of the hotel market in that area. Ask local real estate brokers about hotel sales in the area, specifically if they generally sell for less or more than the asking price. Lower prices may reflect a depressed market and allow you to come in at a lower price and possibly work out seller financing with the seller. However, unless you're expecting an economic turnaround, this also means that cash flows from the hotel will also be low. You can also look at the national state of the hotel industry by searching for relevant news articles online. Let real estate brokers in your chosen area know that you are seeking to purchase a hotel and what your price range is. They will be able to show you properties currently on the market or let you know if new ones become for sale. They also may be able to show you properties that can be converted into a hotel. It may also be advantageous to drive around the local area and look for properties, particularly if you are planning to significantly update or restore your hotel. If you find one, you can access real estate records at the county seat to find out who owns the property and go from there. After searching for properties, you may start to receive offers to sell through your real estate broker or from a property owner you've contacted. These offers will include information about the hotel's amenities, financial performance, market information, competition, and information about seller financing. If the offer is missing any of these items contact the seller and request them. Once you have an offer to sell, check that the hotel meets your requirements in price, location, repairs or renovations needed, and style. If it doesn't, call the seller and tell them you aren't interested. If you have several offers, make a table comparing the benefits and drawbacks of each one, for example in cost, renovations needed, and amenities. | Decide whether to buy an existing hotel or start your own. Choose a general area. Analyze the market. Work with specialized real estate brokers. Investigate several options. |
Striking is the art of punching and kicking your opponent. In order to compete with the strong person face to face, you'll need to develop striking skills. Find a local gym and talk to the trainer about taking classes. The most popular and effective striking arts include American boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Karate. When fighting a strong person, use your speed to your advantage. Try to dodge their punches without getting hit. Don't think you can become efficient at striking or at any martial art, without going to an official gym. Muay Thai for example, has been developed for several hundred years and requires an immense amount of skill. Many fights end up on the ground, or in a wrestling or grappling situation. This can pose an obvious disadvantage if you are competing against someone that's strong. If you're able to learn how to grapple however, you will have the advantage against someone who is untrained in any grappling arts. Popular grappling arts include wrestling, Greco Roman wrestling, Judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Going to the ground may even be a better situation if you can get top control or your opponent is efficient at striking. ”Rolling” or grappling practice is the best way for you to get experience. Take every opportunity to grapple with someone bigger and better than you when you attend your class. Once you have trained and refined your technique, sparring will give you a real experience if you get into a fight. While they could never substitute real training and sparring, instructional videos can give you a glimpse into different ways you can protect yourself from a strong person. If you can't afford a class, or there isn't one in your area, this could be an alternative. Do not rely on instructional videos before trying to beat a strong person. Make sure to check the ratings on the instructional video before you purchase it, so you know that others have found it effective. | Train in a striking martial arts discipline. Learn how to grapple if the fight goes to the ground. Watch instructional videos on how to defend yourself. |
Plugs are great for projects where you may need to access the screws again for disassembly. They are also a good option if you don't need the screws to be completely invisible. Purchase plugs that are the same material as your project's surface. They’ll be available at a hardware or home improvement store in a variety of bit sizes. For example, use oak wood plugs if you’re attaching oak treads to a staircase and want to hide your screws. You can also use screw cap covers, which come in a variety of colors and materials and fit into the head of a Philips head screw. Many can be painted or stained to match the look of your project. For custom projects, you can also make your own plugs, provided you have a drill press. Just purchase a plug cutter for your drill press that matches the counterbore size of your screw holes. Clamp a piece of wood that matches your project to your press table, set your press to medium speed, and use steady pressure to slowly feed the plug cutter into the wood until it bottoms out the wood. To remove the cut plugs from the wood strip, first tape the cut surface so the plugs won't roll away when you remove them. Use a bandsaw to cut through the piece of wood near its bottom, which is the side opposite the one you made your plug cuts. Once you slice through the wood, you can remove the plugs by pulling off the tape and pushing out any that don't stick with a screwdriver. Another option is to buy a wood dowel in a similar color to your project, the same size as your counterbore. After putting in the screw, apply a little wood glue to the counterbore and tap in the dowel. Cut the dowel flush with the surface and sand it smooth. You’ll need to counterbore your screw holes in order to secure your plugs. It's best to choose a piece of scrap wood and test out your counterbore bit and plugs. That way, you’ll be sure that your plugs fit well into your counterbores without ruining your project. After testing on scrap wood, drill a counterbore into the surface where you’ll be hiding the screw hole using a brad-point bit. If necessary, mark off where you’ll be driving your screw beforehand. The counterbore's depth will depend on your needs, but should be no deeper than half the depth of your project's topmost piece of wood. For example, if you’re attaching wood treads to a staircase that are 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thick, your counterbore should be no deeper than 1/4 inch (0.64 cm). To help guide you, measure your bit for the proper counterbore depth and tape off the area above it. Select a twist with the same diameter of your screw's shank, and attach it to your drill. The brad-point bit that you used to counterbore will leave a small, tapered mark in the center of the bore. Place the twist in this centered mark and drill your screw's pilot hole. Repeat this process to make bores and pilot holes for each screw you need to drive. After you’ve made your bores and pilot holes, drive your screws. Use a screwdriver or a drill bit with the appropriate head (most likely Phillips head) for your screws. Be sure to drive them tightly to the bottom of each counterbore. Dab a small amount of carpenter's glue into the sides of a bore. Take a plug, whether store-bought or custom-made, and line up its face grains with the surrounding wood surface of your project. Insert the plug into the bore, and use a mallet to gently tap it into place. Use a damp rag to wipe away any glue that leaks out when you tap the plug into place. Repeat this sequence to hide each of your screws. Give your glue enough time to dry according to its instructions. When it's dry, use medium to fine grit sandpaper (at least 180 grit) to smooth over your work surface and make the wood plug flush. Dry wipe or vacuum any residue to finish hiding your handiwork. | Acquire your plugs. Make custom wood plugs. Test your counterbore and plug in a piece of scrap wood. Drill a shallow counterbore to house the plug. Drill a pilot hole for the screw in the center of the counterbore. Drive the screws to the bottom of the counterbore. Insert the plug into the counterbore. Sand the surface to hide your work. |
This option is less invasive than a full hip replacement. It's a good option if your hip isn't too badly damaged yet, an assessment your doctor can make. With this procedure, a metal covering is placed over your femoral head, the part of the joint that is normally removed in a hip replacement. The metal covering helps protect the joint. While this procedure is less invasive than a full-hip replacement, it is still a surgery that comes with risks such as infection or blood clots. This surgery can help correct deformities and alignment issues that lead to arthritis. It's a good option if you're still relatively active. If you're young and active, doctors may not want to perform a total hip replacement. That's because high-impact activities can wear down the replacement faster. The replacement becomes loose, making it painful. Like with any surgery, you run the risk of infection or blood clots with this procedure. If your joint has been badly damaged by arthritis over time, a hip replacement may be the best option. While all surgical procedures come with risk, once you recover from the hip replacement, your pain is usually reduced significantly. With a hip replacement, the doctor will take out the damaged joint and insert an artificial joint to replace it. The main risks with a hip replacement are infection and possible blood clots. Your artificial joint can also wear out over time, and it may need replacing a second time. | Ask about hip resurfacing if you are young and active. Request an osteotomy if you're younger with severe arthritis. Discuss a hip replacement in severe cases. |
Some conditions that are not related to the heart (noncardiac) can cause heart palpitations. If you think you may have a condition that is causing your palpitations, it is important to talk to your doctor about what you can do to treat the condition. Noncardiac conditions that can lead to palpitations include: Anemia. Anxiety. Beta-blocker withdrawal. Pregnancy. Hypoglycemia. Mastocytosis. Some medications. Cardiac conditions are conditions that involve your heart. Your doctor will create a prescribed plan for you to follow to treat or manage these conditions. The next step will describe some of the recommendations or requirements your doctor may prescribe for you so that you can keep your palpitations to a minimum. As mentioned above, if you have a cardiac condition that can cause palpitations, you will have to create a management plan with your doctor. This management plan may involve things like: Avoid substances and drugs that cause palpitations, like caffeine, alcohol or cocaine. If you have tachycardia, your doctor may advise you to take rate controlling drugs like beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. Your doctor may advise you to take anti-arrhythmic medications to control arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and to prevent their occurrence in future. Depending on your diagnosis, your doctor may advise you to use ‘Pill in the pocket strategy’. This means that he or she may prescribe you drugs that are supposed to be kept in your pocket always, and taken once you feel palpitations. Some arrhythmias are due to structural problems in the electrical pathways of heart (called accessory pathways). In such cases, your doctor may advise you to get these structural problems corrected by advanced medical techniques like catheter ablation. | Treat noncardiac medical conditions that cause palpitations. Meet with your doctor if you are experiencing palpitations caused by cardiac conditions. Follow your doctor’s orders. |
Mold or dark-colored spots on the outside of the watermelon could indicate that it has gone bad. The mold might be black, white, or green, and have a fuzzy appearance. The watermelon should have either a consistent pine green shade or a striped appearance. Striped watermelons have alternating lime-green and darker pine-colored stripes. These colors indicate the watermelon is healthy. If your watermelon is a different color (black, for instance), do not eat it. Different varieties of watermelon have different internal appearances. Desert King, Tendergold, Yellow Baby, and Yellow Doll watermelons have yellow or orange flesh. When watermelon is no longer good, the crisp flesh will start to shrivel. The flesh might even be pulling away from the seeds. In other cases, the watermelon might become slimy and mushy. A healthy, edible watermelon should smell sweet and fresh. If it smells tangy or sour, it's gone bad and should be thrown it away. | Check for mold on the outside. Look for a healthy color outside. Look for a deep pink or red inside. Beware of gritty and dry watermelon flesh. Smell the watermelon before cutting into it. |
Formatting your boot drive will erase your operating system, so be prepared to reinstall the operating system on the drive. Having a back up of your important files will make transitioning much easier. In OS X your programs will be safe backed up when you use the built-in Time Machine (TM), so they don't need to be reinstalled manually – saving a lot of time. If your back up is a simple copy, your programs will – in many cases – actually still work, since a Mac program mostly is one big file and not a lot of small files everywhere in the system. Your settings and preference files can also be backed up, and using TM will replace them correctly without you having to think about placing. See this guide for details on backing up your data. You will need an internet connection to reinstall your operating system at the end of the process. Check this guide for details on how to connect your Mac to the internet. Click the Apple menu and select Restart. Hold ⌘ Command+R while the computer reboots. This will open the boot menu. This will open the boot version of the Disk Utility program. All of your disks will be listed in the left frame of the Disk Utility. Make sure that you select the right drive, because a format will delete everything on it. The file system is the way that the hard drive stores and catalogs files. The file system will determine what the drive is compatible with. Since this is your boot disk, select "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". For example, if you are installing your operating system back onto the disk, label it "OS X" or something similar. Click Erase to format the drive. Formatting should only take a few seconds. This will return you to the boot menu. Select "Reinstall OS X" to begin reinstalling your operating system. | Back up any data on the drive you want to save. Ensure you are connected to the internet. Restart your computer. Select "Disk Utility" from the boot menu. Select your hard drive from the list on the left. Choose your file system. Give your drive a name. Format the drive. Close Disk Utility. Reinstall OS X. |
As a part of your degree and/or certificate program, you will perform hands-on perfusion procedures. First, you will shadow a working perfusionist, then you will perform procedures under supervision. Clinical training is a required part of the degree/certificate process. The completion of at least 75 procedures is required by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) in order to become certified. To become a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP), you must pass a two-part exam administered by the ABCP. The Perfusion Basic Science Exam is the first part. This written test includes math and science-based questions. To qualify for this exam, you must have graduated from (or be enrolled in) a perfusion education program, and must have completed the 75 clinical perfusion procedures. The Clinical Applications in Perfusion Exam is the second part of the ABCP exam. To qualify for this exam, you will need to complete 50 additional perfusion procedures after graduating from school. This exam will include a mix of written exam questions and hands-on procedures to demonstrate your competence. Hospitals will often employ perfusionists who have only completed the first part of the exam on a provisional basis. You may be able to take the second part of the exam after you gain employment. | Perform 75 perfusion procedures during clinical training. Pass the written Perfusion Basic Science Exam. Pass the hands-on Clinical Applications in Perfusion Exam. |
If your shoe lacks enough cushion, purchase an insert and place it in your shoe. They come in a variety of thicknesses, and are made of a variety of comfortable materials. Though soft gel inserts can feel good, they may not last long, and can disrupt the natural walking movement of your stride. Find an insert that offers comfort, but is "hard" enough to support your feet where they need it most. Some shoe stores have scanners that can identify where you need support. Try standing on one to get a better idea of what to look for in an insert. You can always ask a salesperson to help operate the device. Some shoes become more comfortable and “broken in” the more they are worn. If you have a pair of dress shoes that you intend on using for long social events, spend a few evenings wearing them in advance of such events in order to break them in and make them more comfortable for those special occasions. Shoes can also be stretched to offer some more wiggle room. Take your shoes to a local cobbler to see if your shoes can be stretched without damaging the shoe. You may also purchase a self-stretching kit at many shoe stores. Apply a moleskin or other protective patch to your feet to protect them from chafing while you break in the shoe. Such patches can also be applied directly to the shoe in the areas that are giving you trouble. Moleskin pads will also help stretch out tight shoes, since it adds additional bulk to your foot. For shoes that are too loose, a heel grip can help keep the shoe firm on your foot. Similarly, adding a pad for the ball of the foot can keep your foot from sliding into the toe box, keeping the shoe snug. This is particularly useful for high heels and other shoes that feature an incline. If your shoe is too loose, wearing a thicker pair of socks (or multiple socks) can help fill out the gap. A variety of socks are available tailored for comfort as well, and can substitute for some insole inserts (or pair well with them). Sporting goods stores offer a variety of socks for different activities, with different padding depending on the activity. Orthopedic socks can be found at your local pharmacy. Tell your doctor about your needs and see if they can refer you to a specific brand that can help solve your comfort issues. | Add an insert. Break in the shoes. Apply moleskin. Add heel grips or sole pads. Wear specialized socks. |
Remove the dry, papery husks and rinse the tomatillos in cold water. Roughly chop 8 oz. of tomatillos and place them into the blender. Cut 1 lime in half through the middle of the stem and, with the flat side facing down, cut each half of the lime in half again. The lime is ready to squeeze into the blender. On a clean, dry cutting surface, roughly chop 4 tbsp. of onion, and place the chopped onion in the blender. Remove the stems and rinse the chiles in cold water. Roughly chop the chiles while retaining the seeds. Place the chopped chiles inside the blender along with the other ingredients. Take approximately half of a bunch of cilantro, rinsed and dried and separate the stems from the individual leaves. Add the cilantro leaves to the tomatillos in the blender with the chiles, onions, and tomatillos. Finely dice 1 clove of garlic with a knife. Add the garlic to the blender with the rest of the ingredients. Once all of the ingredients are in the blender, squeeze the lime wedges into the blender and add 1/4 tsp. of salt. Use the pulse function to finely chop, not blend, the salsa. Add more salt if needed. The fresh salsa verde is ready to serve. | Prepare the tomatillos. Cut lime wedges. Dice the onions. Cut 3 serrano chiles. Stem and chop the cilantro. Dice the garlic. Mix the ingredients in the blender and season the salsa. |
You can start by taking a small bite out of the side of the berry, and work your way around the center, avoiding the seeds. The center and seeds of blackberries can be bitter to some. Alternatively, you can put the whole blackberry in your mouth and enjoy the full taste, including the center and the seeds. For the most health benefits, eat the entire blackberry. Blackberries are very high in Vitamin C and other essential nutrients. If you have some blackberries left over, you can easily make a blackberry jam with leftover or frozen berries. Sometimes, it can be easy as mashing up the leftover berries and using it on toast. Berry jams can be made from virtually any berries. All you need is a pot, stove, mason jar, berries and sugar. Place the berries and 1 1/2 cups of sugar in the pot over medium heat, and watch until the sugar dissolves. Leave the jam to simmer for 15 minutes, then remove it from the heat. Many times, blackberries can complement a fruit salad alongside blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. You can add mangos and cantaloupe for more color and a different texture. This dish is nutritious and refreshing, especially in the summertime. You can add blackberries to nonfat yoghurt and muesli, or just put them on top of a crumpet with a dollop of yoghurt. Blackberries can naturally sweeten and enhance your breakfast or mid-morning snack. Remember, you can enjoy the blackberry whole, or eat around the center or the seeds if you want to avoid a bitter aftertaste. Similar to apple or strawberry pies, blackberries can be used as a primary ingredient for a summertime dessert pie. Add some whipped cream and enjoy as you would any other fruit pies. Most recipes for blackberry pies are as simple as blackberries, sugar, flour, milk, and pie crust. Combining the berries, sugar and flour into the pie shell and placing it in the oven for 15-35 minutes can emerge a wonderfully baked blackberry pie. | Eat a blackberry raw. Create a blackberry jam. Enjoy a blackberry as part of a fruit salad. Bake a blackberry pie. |
Treadmills are available at most gyms, and they're a convenient way to get some cardio exercise in and burn calories. Many treadmills let you adjust the speed and incline that you want to work out with, so it's a good choice regardless of your fitness level. You can burn around 125 calories per 1 mile (1.6 km) walking briskly on a treadmill if you weigh 150 pounds (68 kg). Using a treadmill can be hard on the knees, so you may want to use a different cardio machine if you suffer from knee pain or have a knee injury. Working out on an elliptical is also a good calorie-burning cardio exercise, and like a treadmill, you can usually adjust your intensity level. Ellipticals are popular exercise machines, so you shouldn't have a hard time finding one at your gym. You can burn 170-320 calories in 30 minutes on an elliptical, depending on your weight and the level of intensity you're working out at. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds (91 kg), you could burn 286 calories by working out on an elliptical at a high intensity for 30 minutes. Pedaling on a stationary bike at moderate intensity for 30 minutes can help you burn 200-700 calories, depending on your weight. It's also a great choice if you have knee problems since most of your body weight is being supported by the machine. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds (68 kg), you could burn 250 calories by exercising on a stationary bike with moderate intensity for 30 minutes. If you're new to exercising, you can start out pedaling on a light intensity setting and then gradually increase your intensity level as you improve. Rowing is a great, full-body cardio exercise that won't place a lot of stress on your joints. On a rowing machine, you can burn calories while working out your arms, legs, and core. Start out on a low-intensity setting and progress slowly so you don't hurt your back. Depending on your weight, you can burn around 400-700 calories by spending 1 hour on a rowing machine. For example, if you weigh 240 pounds (110 kg), you could burn 650 calories by working out on a rowing machine with moderate intensity for 1 hour. | Walk or run on a treadmill. Try using an elliptical machine. Exercise on a stationary bike. Work out on a rowing machine. |
Muscle cramps can cause severe pain in your lower legs by causing your muscles to suddenly contract. A sudden, intense cramp or spasm in your lower leg is sometimes called a “charley horse.” While these cramps can be extremely painful, they usually go away on their own or with minimal treatment. The symptoms of a charley horse include: Hard, tight calf muscles Sudden, sharp pain in the muscles “Lump” or bulge in the muscles Muscle cramps and spasms tend to go away fairly quickly. You can speed this recovery process by stretching and using heat (or cold). Stretch your affected calf muscle. You can do this by putting your weight on the leg that is cramping. Bend your knee slightly. Alternately, you can sit with your affected leg stretched out in front of you. Use a towel to gently pull the top of your foot towards you. Apply heat. Use a heating pad, hot water bottle, or warm towel to relax the cramping calf muscle. Taking a warm bath or shower may also help. Apply ice. Massaging your calf with an ice or cold pack may help relieve the cramp. Apply ice for no longer than 15-20 minutes at a time, and always wrap the ice pack in a towel to prevent frostbite. Tendinitis is caused by an inflammation of a tendon, one of the thick, Rope-like “cords” that connects your muscles to your bones. Tendinitis can happen anywhere you have tendons, but it commonly occurs in elbows, knees, and heels. Tendinitis can cause pain in your lower calf or heel. The symptoms of tendinitis include: Dull, aching pain that is worse when you move the joint A feeling of “crunching” or grating when you move the joint Tenderness or redness Swelling or lumps Treatment of tendinitis is usually simple: rest, take over-the-counter painkillers, ice the affected area, use compression bandages, and elevate the affected joint. A strained soleus muscle is less severe than a strained or torn gastrocnemius. This injury often happens in athletes such as daily or long-distance runners. Usually, strains to this muscle include the following symptoms: Tightness or stiffness in the calf muscle Pain that gets worse over the course of a few days, or even weeks Pain that gets worse after walking or jogging Mild swelling Because it connects your calf muscles to your heel bone, the Achilles tendon can cause calf pain when it is injured. Injury to this tendon can happen when you exercise strenuously, fall, step into a hole, or jump improperly. You should seek medical attention immediately if you believe your Achilles tendon has been ruptured, as it is a serious injury. Symptoms of a ruptured tendon include: an audible “pop” or “snap” in your heel (often, but not always) pain, often severe, in the heel area that may extend into the calf swelling inability to bend your foot downward inability to use the injured leg to “push off” as you walk inability to stand on your toes using the injured leg Knowing who is most at risk for an Achilles tendon rupture may help you determine whether this is the cause of your pain. People most at risk for tearing or rupturing the Achilles tendon include: Those between 30-40 years of age Men (5x more likely than women to develop a rupture) Those who play sports that involve running, jumping, and sudden bursts of movement Those who use steroid injections Those who use fluoroquinolone antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin (Cipro) or levofloxacin (Levaquin) | Recognize the symptoms of muscle cramps. Treat a muscle cramp. Recognize the symptoms of tendinitis. Treat tendinitis. Recognize the symptoms of a strained soleus. Recognize the symptoms of Achilles tendon rupture. Identify risk factors for an Achilles tendon rupture or tear. |
Phillips head screws are those that have two grooves forming a cross. In some cases one of the grooves will be longer than the other; if one groove is longer, this is the groove you should use when trying to unscrew your screw because it is easier to use with a variety of improvised tools. Phillips head screws are particularly prone to being stripped, when the corners formed by the grooves are worn. This makes it very difficult to unscrew your screw because there are no longer solid grooves in which to insert your tool. Be very careful when using these methods so as not to strip your screw. Your thumbnail will only work if the screw is quite loose in the surface. Insert your nail into the longer groove and turn counterclockwise. If the screw is relatively loose then the screw should come out easily but if it is tight then this method likely will not work. Insert the edge of an old CD into the longer groove and turn counterclockwise. This can damage and/or break the CD so make sure to use an old one that you don't mind damaging. If the screw is very tight then this method might not work very well. If your screw head is raised above the surface, you can use a hacksaw to create a groove similar to that of a flat head screw. Hold the hacksaw vertically and slowly cut the end of the screw to create a groove. Make sure you do not cut the surface of the wood or whatever the screw is fastened to. Remove the screw as you would a flat head screw, such as with a flat head screwdriver or another flat object such as a credit card. Take a plastic toothbrush and lightly melt the end using a lighter or other source of heat. Once the plastic is soft you can insert it in the head of the screw and allow the plastic to harden once more. Once it is hard try to turn the screw counterclockwise to unscrew it. This will usually only work with screws that are not too tight and relatively easy to turn. Be very careful when using the lighter to avoid accidents and make sure to melt the toothbrush slowly so you can monitor the melting and prevent a mess from the melting plastic. | Use this method when trying to remove a Phillips head screw without the proper screwdriver. Use your thumbnail. Use an old CD. Use a hacksaw to create a long groove in the screw, similar to a flat head screw. Try a plastic toothbrush. |
Use a craft blade to cut the bottle first, then trim off any jagged edges with scissors. How far down the spray bottle you cut is up to you; it needs to be far enough down so that it is comfortable to hold. About 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) below the cap would be ideal. Discard the bottom part of the spray bottle. If your spray bottle has a molded handle, cut just below the molded handle. If you can't find a spray bottle, use a small air pump instead, like the kind used to fill basketballs. Be sure to take the unscrew the top nozzle. Wrap some colored tape around the bottom, cut edge of the spray bottle. This will add a little design, and hide any jagged edges. After cutting your spray bottle, you will likely have a plastic tube sticking out from under the cut edge. This will only get in the way, so trim the tube with scissors until it is the same length as your cut bottle. You don't want anything sticking out from under the cut edge. You can cut the tube a little bit shorter, if you want to. This will prevent it from getting caught on anything. The hole should be big enough for the nozzle of the spray bottle to fit though. You can drill the hole with an electric drill, a dermal, or even a pair of scissors. Make sure that your bottle has a sports cap. They are the kind that you pull to open, and push to close. Don't use a standard water bottle with a flat, twist-on bottle cap. Twist the nozzle on the spray bottle until it is in the "open" position. Draw a ring of hot glue around the nozzle, then push the nozzle into the hole. Wait for the glue to set, then add more glue around the seam. Adding more glue around the seam is a must. You want it to be airtight. If it is not airtight, there won't be enough pressure, and the air gun won't work. Pull the cap open first, then place a straw right over the opening. Draw a line of hot glue around the seam. Be careful not to get any glue inside the straw, or you may block the hole. You need to be able to push and pull the cap close/open. If you want something sturdier, you can use a short plastic or metal tube instead. You can also take a ballpoint pen apart, then use the body. | Cut a spray bottle in half to make the handle. Trim the tube inside the spray bottle until it is level with the cut edge. Drill a small hole in the bottom of a plastic water bottle. Open the the spray bottle's nozzle, then glue it into the hole. Glue a straw on top of the sports bottle cap. |
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