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Think about your intention, and what you want to get out of practicing your mantra. Consider questions, such as, how do you conceive of God or the divine? You may want to deepen your spiritual connection or achieve a goal. The type of mantra you choose should reflect your purpose and how you relate to God. Many religions have a name for God that you can use to create a mantra with. Hebrew mystics, for example, chant the secret names Yahweh, Adonai and Elohim. Hindu yogis may use the names of Siva, Vishnu, Brahma or others. Some Christians sects chant or sing Jesus's or Maria's name. Singing devotional songs or mantras could be truly a mystical and a mysterious experience. We sing devotional songs with deep feelings, and full faith, letting the transcendental beauty, and qualities represented within the words enter our souls. Singing words of mantras, prayers or devotional songs we become the transcendental vibration of the sound that we repeat, and we become pure love and joy. If you are not a native speaker of the language you will use for your mantra, then practice pronouncing the words prior to your mantra chanting session. That way you won't let pronunciation issues distract you during your mantra practice. However, know that your pronunciation does not have to be perfect because what is in your heart matters most. A holy item, such as japa mala (a string of 108 wooden beads) or rosary beads (necklace in the Catholic Christian faith), can help focus your thoughts and add closure for each completed mantra. Each time a mantra is spoken, the speaker rubs a thumb across a japa mala bead, while Catholics repeat prayers holding a rosary. Do not let other people handle your holy item. It is for you alone. There are many Hindu or Sanskrit mantras that are often used for this purpose. The most well-known mantra is the use of the sound, OM. This sound represents the original vibration of the universe, and is often used at the start a mantra practice. Om Namah Shivaya is a mantra about bowing to the the supreme deity of transformation, Lord Shiva, and the highest self. This mantra can help you obtain a higher spiritual connection and build self-confidence. The mantra, Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu, is one dedicated to the happiness and freedom for all beings. Saying this can help your thoughts, words and actions contribute, promote non-harm and assist you in being of service to the greater good. This chant: Shanti Mantra , Om Saha Naavavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu, Saha Veeryam Karava Vahai, Tejasvi Aavadheetamastu Maa Vidvishaavahai Om, is a mantra that translates to: May the Lord protect and bless us, may he nourish us, giving us strength to work together for the good of humanity, may our learning be brilliant and purposeful, may we never turn against one another. Om Gan Ganapatayei Namah is a mantra to Lord Ganesh, god of wisdom and success and destroyer of obstacles, for blessings and protection. The Hare Krishna mantra is meant to enhance consciousness, free one from the birth and death cycle and bring total self-fulfillment. It goes: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. The mantra, Baba Nam Kevalam, is used by Anansa Marga, meaning of infinite love, filling you with happiness, peace and love. Om Mani Padme Hum is a popular Buddhist mantra that can lead one to enlightenment. For those of you more comfortable with a feminine deity, Om Shree Matre Namah, is a mantra to the Divine Mother. If you desire world peace, then Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu is a good mantra for wishing peace to all beings. You should always use a mantra that you are comfortable with and that will be meaningful to you. If you are not comfortable with Sanskrit or the Hindu language or gods, insert a familiar deity or choose another mantra that fits your spiritual beliefs. If English works better for you, then speak your mantra in English. For example: the Lyrics of 'I love you Lord we sing and pray' are very inspiring. Try singing: 'You are my Mother you are my Father. You're the beginning, you are the center, you are beyond the end. You are the colors of the rainbow...' Om Christave Namah is a mantra to Jesus Christ and may be one you choose if you are more comfortable with the Judeo-Christian religion. | Learn about different mantra types. Consider a chant using the name of God. Work on pronunciation. Use a rosary or a japa mala. Try a Sanskrit mantra. Use other mantras. |
If you've read up on SCD and believe it could provide you some relief from your symptoms, get advice from your doctor on whether SCD is right for you. SCD primarily works by starving bacteria in your intestines. If this is not the source of your digestive troubles, SCD may not work and could even damage your health. Although many people do lose weight on SCD, it is not a weight loss diet, and is not promoted as such. Rather, it's a healing diet that is designed to remedy digestive problems and help improve your digestive processes. Get advice from your doctor particularly if you have been diagnosed with a chronic digestive disease or disorder and are currently on prescription medication to treat it. The diet may interfere with your medication, or with other treatments. Since SCD is a trademarked system, it is essential to buy the book Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet, by Dr. Elaine Gottschall, and read it all the way through at least once before starting the diet. You can buy the book online, or pick up a copy at most major bookstores. You also may be able to find a copy of the book at your local library. The official website for the book, www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info, has a list of places where the book is available for purchase. It's probably a good idea to read through the book once just to get a general idea of the diet and what it entails. Then, if you've decided you want to try it, go through it again and take notes. The SCD is a strict diet plan that must be followed exactly if you expect to see any results. After you've read the book, go through your fridge and pantry and get rid of any foods that aren't allowed, so you won't be tempted. You can find a legal/illegal list online. You may want to print it up so you can use it as a guide while you go through your kitchen. Keep in mind that in addition to food, there also may be seasonings and spices that you'll need to avoid, especially during the first few weeks you're on the diet. If you live with other people who will not be following SCD, you may want to separate their foods from yours and keep them out of sight so you won't be tempted to eat them, especially in the first days when the diet is the most restrictive. In addition to the official website associated with the book, there are numerous websites and blogs where you can find information about the SCD, including recipes and blogs that describe other people's experiences on the diet. There are some resources listed on the official website for the book, and also some testimonials. Another comprehensive online source for SCD information is www.scdiet.org, which includes links to support groups and detailed background information on SCD if you want to do more research before you commit. While you're deciding whether to start the diet, it's just as important to read negative experiences as it is to read positive ones. There is another book, Recipes for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet™, by Raman Prasad, that will come in handy once you complete the intro diet and start adding new foods. Many of these recipes are included on the website associated with the book, found at www.scdrecipe.com. You also may find helpful information on websites operated by nonprofit organizations and medical groups dedicated to assisting people with various digestive disorders. | Talk to your doctor. Read the book. Clean out your kitchen. Locate resources on the internet. |
for 30 minutes a day if your doctor approves it. Inactive women are at a higher risk of hypertension than those who exercise. So whether you are already pregnant or plan on conceiving, talk to your doctor about starting an exercise program. Try to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day or most days throughout the week. If you are a beginner, try low-intensity walking or swimming. Always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program and ask if it is safe for you to do certain activities. Having excess weight on your body is a risk factor for hypertension, but you’ll need to gain weight so that your baby can grow. Follow your doctor's advice to gain a healthy amount of weight throughout your pregnancy. To help stay on track, eat a healthy diet and exercise daily. Preeclampsia is associated with hypertension and weight gain during pregnancy, so it is important to avoid gaining too much weight and to avoid gaining weight too quickly. Preeclampsia can lead to kidney and liver problems for the mother and complications for the baby. Having extra weight on your body also increases the risk of other health conditions during pregnancy, such as back aches, exhaustion, leg cramps, hemorrhoids, gestational diabetes, heartburn and aching joints. because it can elevate your blood pressure. Being stressed can cause elevated blood pressure whether you are pregnant or not. Try eliminating known triggers for stress if possible. Don't overwork yourself while you’re pregnant. If you work over 41 hours per week, this can increase your risk for high blood pressure. Try relaxation techniques such as meditation, visualization, and yoga. These can bring serenity to your body and mind and help reduce your stress level. Breathing techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing, can help calm your body and mind and provide stress relief. In addition, by engaging the diaphragm (the muscle at the base of your lungs) you can make your breathing more powerful and reduce the strain to the other muscles in your neck and chest Lie comfortably on your back or sit on a chair. If lying down, place a pillow under your knees to keep them bent. To feel your diaphragm move, place your hands on the chest and below the rib cage. Slowly inhale through your nose so that you feel your stomach move up. Slowly exhale through your mouth by counting to five while tightening your abdominal muscles and letting them fall inward. Repeat and keep your breathing regular and slow. Studies have shown that listening to the right type of music while slowly breathing for at least 30 minutes a day can lower blood pressure. Listen to calming and relaxing music such as Celtic, classical, or Indian or if you have a favorite slow music that inspires and relaxes you, listen to that. Avoid loud and fast music, such as rock, pop and heavy metal, as these might have the opposite effect on you. if you do and avoid secondhand smoke. You likely know that smoking carries health risks. Besides being a danger to your baby, smoking can also raise your blood pressure. If you are pregnant, you should quit smoking immediately. It's very hard to quit, but you may be able to use quitting aids. Talk to your doctor about methods to stop smoking that are safe for you and your baby. | Exercise Monitor your weight so you gain healthily. Reduce stress Try controlled breathing to calm your body and mind. Listen to music to help lower your blood pressure. Stop smoking |
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vegetable or canola oil into a large skillet and turn the burner to high. Once the oil shimmers, use a slotted spoon to transfer 1/2 of the calamari from the marinade to the skillet. Stir the calamari frequently until it's opaque. Cook the calamari until it's seared in spots and is no longer translucent. | Sauté 1/2 of the calamari in a skillet over high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. |
It's the gear icon typically found in the app drawer. You may also find it in the notification bar. It's under the “Personal” header. It's at the bottom of the list. This opens a Google sign-in screen. You may have to enter your PIN, pattern, or password before the sign-in screen appears. This is the gmail.com address you use to access your other Google account. If you don't already have another Google account, tap Or create a new account to set one up now. A welcome message will appear. Both Google accounts are now simultaneously logged in to your Android. | Open your Android's Settings. Scroll down and tap Accounts. Tap Add account. Tap Google. Enter the email address and tap NEXT. Enter your password and tap NEXT. Tap I AGREE. |
. An overworked processor will bog down even the fastest internet connection. First, run a scan for viruses and other malware. A virus will significantly slow your connection. Then, make sure that the software itself isn't slowing the system too much. Many common anti-virus programs can slow your system down significantly. Try switching to a faster anti-virus program, like Avast!. Some browsers are significantly faster than others. If you think the browser might be the issue, consider switching to Chrome, since this is usually the fastest browser (that is compatible with most sites). Close programs which communicate with the internet (which are not currently in use). Examples of such programs include Skype and updating programs. | Make your computer run faster Check on your virus software. Consider switching browsers. Close programs which put pressure on your network. |
Do this until you know it like the back of your hand. This will make any addition much more noticeable, as if somebody made a drastic change to own your bedroom. This doesn't take a lot of time: just devote a little time each day to this exercise when your mind is clear (like, during a bus journey or a session at the gym). The room doesn't have to get bigger: just visualize smaller elements in it, and this will give you more things to associate your memory lists with. For example, furniture can have drawers you can open and put more stuff in. There can be appliances and decorative objects all around, patterned curtains and rugs on the floor. This is another way to extend the mental space and expand the amount of information you can potentially store in it. This will also give you different rooms that you associate with different items. In this case, your landlady can be in the kitchen while the dog is playing in the bathroom. The extension can go on indefinitely and make your room as big as a palace or town. | Revisit your Roman Room regularly. Add more details to your room if you want to expand it. Make as many rooms as you want to! |
Exercise benefits both your physical and mental health. The physical activity strengthens your body, helps you control your weight, and improves your balance and coordination. Simultaneously, your body releases endorphins which will help you relax and feel good. Endorphins can also reduce pain and improve your mood. Try to do both aerobic exercise and strength training. Aerobic exercise gets your heart rate up and improves your endurance. Possible activities include jogging, fast walking, swimming, and many types of sports. Try to do 75 to 150 minutes per week. Strength training, like weight lifting, will improve your bone density and build muscle. Try to do it two times per week. Preventative care is important for identifying health problems before they become a major concern. It is also important to identify lifestyle factors, familial history, and work exposures that may lead to the development of a disease or dysfunction. If you skip doctor's appointments, you increase the chances of not catching a developing health problem right at the start. This means that it will likely be more complicated and harder to treat. Have a checkup once a year. If your doctor recommends other screenings, do them. If you have a chronic condition, talk to your doctor about how to manage it to either improve it or prevent it from getting worse. Know what health problems may run in your family and get screened regularly. Accidents, including during sports or driving, are frequent causes of head trauma and spinal cord injuries. Drive carefully, wear your seat belt, and obey speed limits. Use caution when crossing the street as a pedestrian. Look both ways to see if there are any cars around. Wear appropriate protective and safety gear when playing sports, particularly risky sports like football, horseback riding, rock climbing, bungee jumping, skydiving, skiing, and snowboarding. It is important to avoid substances that may increase your chances of developing health problems. This includes pollutants, pesticides, chemical fumes, and asbestos. If you do drink, daily recommendations are that women should drink no more than one drink per day and men no more than one or two drinks per day. Drinking alcohol in low amounts should be ok for your health as long as you are healthy and don't overdo it. Excessive drinking can make you more likely to get cancers of the digestive tract, heart problems, strokes, high blood pressure, liver disease, and to suffer injuries in accidents. If you do drink, be careful not to mix alcohol with medicines, including over-the-counter medicines, that may interact. Don't drink and drive. and using nicotine products. Even if you’ve smoked or used other nicotine products for many years, quitting will still improve your health and help you live longer. Smoking greatly increases your risks of: Lung diseases, including cancer Cancer of the esophagus, larynx, throat, mouth, bladder, pancreas, kidney, and cervix Heart attacks Strokes Diabetes Eye disorders like cataracts Respiratory infections Gum disease Street drugs are risky for multiple reasons. Not only may the drug itself harm you - it may also be mixed with other harmful substances. The health risks include: Dehydration Confusion Memory loss Psychosis Seizures Coma Brain damage Death | Prepare your body for a long life by exercising. Be proactive about identifying and treating health problems. Avoid high risk behavior. Avoid toxic substances. Avoid excessive alcohol intake. Quit smoking Avoid street drugs. |
Check with your supervisor to see what the policies are for transporting heavy objects while you’re at the job. Go over the rules and policies so you don't hurt you or anyone else while you’re working. For example, if you need to move something on a factory floor and don't know how, ask somebody else what should be done instead of lifting it on your own. Don't attempt to lift something if you’re not properly trained with the equipment. Moving dollies allow you to move large appliances on your own across a flat surface. Put the lip of your moving dolly underneath the object. Strap the object into place on the dolly so it doesn't fall off. Tip the dolly backward toward you to lift the object. Roll the object to the area you want to set it down and pull the bottom out. Ask for help if you can't tip the object back on your own. Moving dollies can be rented from most hardware stores. Shoulder dollies are harnesses worn by 2 people so they can carry a heavy object between them. Slip the harness on over your head so it makes an X in the middle of your back and so the metal buckle is at waist level. Have a person stand on each side of the object put the lifting strap underneath. Hold onto each side of the object and lift with your legs at the same time. Shoulder dollies can be purchased online. Shoulder dollies work well for large and bulky furniture, such as bookcases or desks. Many warehouses or businesses that require heavy lifting have forklifts or pallet jacks to transport heavier loads. Line the tines of your forklift or pallet jack with the openings on the sides of the pallet. Either pull the lever on the forklift that raises the load, or crank down on the handle of a manual pallet jack to lift the load. Check if your company or area requires a permit for driving a forklift. Make sure the weight is evenly distributed on the pallet so nothing falls off or tips over. | Follow any heavy lifting policies your job has put in place. Use a moving dolly if you need to move large appliances. Lift heavy objects with a shoulder dolly if you’re with a partner. Use a forklift or hand jack if you’re lifting pallets. |
. Begin by doing an internet search for tattoo studios in your area and/or by getting recommendations from friends. Plan to go visit a few shops. There are several things you will want to look for in a reputable shop: A clean environment. Tattoo artists wearing gloves. Certificates hanging on the wall, such as a certificate for a “blood borne pathogens” training course, and a CPR certification. Artists portfolios (to see the quality of their work). Once you have chosen an artist, a design, and a location on your body, all that is left is to show up for your appointment and receive your tattoo. Your tattoo artist should be able to give you a rough estimate of how long the tattoo will take. Be aware that depending on the location of the tattoo, and your own tolerance for pain, getting that tattoo may be a painful experience. Be aware that tattoos can be expensive. Get a price from your tattoo artist before you begin and be sure you will be able to pay. After your tattoo is finished, it is important to take good care of it. A tattoo is essentially an open wound. Improper care can result in infection, and poor healing which can damage the tattoo. When the tattoo is finished, leave the bandage on for at least one hour. After one hour, remove the bandage and wash your tattoo with unscented antibacterial soap. After washing, apply a thin layer of unscented body lotion. Repeat this regimen once or twice per day, but no more than this. Avoid scratching, direct sunlight, swimming for 3-4 weeks until your tattoo is healed. | Find a reputable shop Get your tattoo. Follow after-care instructions. |
Help your loved one find a reputable health professional whom you trust and know that your loved one is comfortable with. In the case of dissociative disorders, it is important for the client-therapist relationship to include the following: Acceptance of the patient's experiences A willingness to learn how to work with dissociation and trauma An ability to tolerate frustration and emotional pain that arises due to discussing the trauma A commitment to working with the patient for a prolonged period of time There will be a range of options available and they all have varying degrees of effectiveness. You can play a key role in observing how your loved one is responding to treatment from the home life perspective and give feedback to the health professionals. Treatment options might include: Psychotherapy - working with a therapist to problem-solve and cope with personal conflict Cognitive therapy - modifying irrational and negative thought patterns that hinder personal and emotional health Medication - drugs to treat associated symptoms of dissociation like depression or anxiety Family therapy - treatment that teaches the family about the disorder and ways that the family can help Creative therapies - treatment approaches that allow the patient to express his or her emotions through creativity (e.g. art or music) Clinical hypnosis - treatment used to bring about conscious awareness to memories, thoughts and feelings; Eriksonian hypnotherapy is recommended. Your loved one may not be in a good place to explain what is happening. He or she may simply withdraw, get angry, demonstrate confusion, or refuse to speak to others. Help your family members to realize: Your loved one's memory loss is more than mere forgetfulness or age-related memory impairment Your loved one my experience symptoms such as inability to recall information, depression, anxiety, and confusion. Your loved one is not faking this illness. Mental health providers have ways of distinguishing when a patient is faking memory loss for financial, legal, or personal reasons. Dissociative amnesia generally arises as a defense mechanism to protect the individual from an upsetting event. Trying to forcibly make the person remember traumatic events can have catastrophic consequences, such as provoking suicidal or violent behavior, or even making the person retreat further into a dissociative state. Traumatic events should only be discussed with an experienced professional who can safely and effectively help the person learn to identify and cope with these upsetting events. Talk to your loved one's doctor about what you should and shouldn't discuss about the period the person has forgotten. As much as possible, enable your friend or loved one to have autonomy in his or her day-to-day interactions based on the restrictions set by a doctor. Acting overly protective may seem like a good idea, but may actually promote frustration or resentment in your loved one. Besides, giving this person some level of autonomy may allow him or her to regain a sense of control in life that was lost after the trauma. Get practical help as needed to help the person live normally. Ensure as much family and friend contact as possible. Find ways to help the patient feel happy and useful. Suggest that your loved one join a local or online support group or community of individuals who are going through a similar experience with dissociation. Talking about what he or she is going through can help this person feel less alone and provide practical strategies for dealing with dissociation. Carefully research any support group beforehand to ensure that it is highly structured and sets personal boundaries between participants. Less organized groups that include people with varying levels of trauma or dissociation may sometimes prove unhelpful; therefore, doing adequate research ahead of time is a good idea. | Get your loved one to quality treatment. Help your loved one choose appropriate treatment options. Take on the role of talking to other family members. Refrain from trying to make your loved one remember. Try to maintain the home life to enable independence and quality of life. Encourage your loved one to join a support group. |
Pull the line through the eye of the hook until it reaches the bent part of the hook. Use your fingers to hold the line in place as you move onto the next steps. Take the long end of the line and wrap it around the hook and the other side of the line. Start as close to the eye of the hook as you start wrapping and work your way down the hook. Keep the line as tight as you can as you do this or your line will unravel. While still holding onto the line that you originally thread through the eye of the hook, take the other end, or tag end, and thread it through the eye. Push the tag end through so that there is 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of the line coming out of the other side of the eye. Your line should now form a large, loose, loop. Hold the tag end against the hook so that it doesn't move around. This will secure your loop in place as you move onto the next steps. If you don't hold the tag end of the line up against the hook, then your loop will come undone as you go onto the next steps. Wrap the bottom portion of line around the hook and both ends of the line. Continue wrapping it and pull it tight to secure everything into place. Pull the tag end of the line while still holding the loops in place and the rest of the line will go through the eye and tighten the knot. Pull on both free ends of the string to tighten the wrapping even further. You can cut the excess line on the tag end to make the knot look neater. | Thread the line through the eye of the hook. Wrap the other end of the line around the hook 10-12 times. Thread the free end of the line through the opposite side of the eye. Hold the tag end against the hook. Wrap the line around the hook another 10-12 times. Pull the tag end to tighten the knot. |
Although giving your crush the cold shoulder (or playing hard to get) can work out sometimes, it can often backfire and can make your crush think you’re mean. Recess and lunch are perfect for spending time with him. Sit next to him during lunchtime, or invite him to play a game with you during recess. If you are feeling extra brave, ask your crush if he would like to spend time with you outside of school. This will give you a better chance of talking with him one-on-one. Ask your crush what their favorite books, movies, or activities are. If you and your crush share similar interests, talking about the things you both like can be a great way to bond and connect. If you and your crush don't have many common interests, that's ok. Try asking him (nicely) why he likes the things he does -- for example, if you don't particularly care for baseball but your crush is a baseball fanatic, ask him what things he likes best about the sport. Don't pretend to like certain things just because your crush likes them. While it can be nice to show some curiosity in your crush's interests, remember that you don't need to have everything in common in order for him to like you. Faking interests or trying to change your personality can leave you feeling uncomfortable or unhappy, and if you appear uncomfortable or unhappy it might make your crush feel uncomfortable too (which might make him less likely to return your affections). | Be nice to him. Choose appropriate times to interact with your crush. Ask your crush personal questions. Be yourself. |
Wash your hands with soap and clean water. Dry your hands on a clean cloth and apply a hand disinfectant. Rub the disinfectant through your hands and let it air dry. Only remove your earrings after the amount of time recommended by your piercer, usually at least six weeks. If you take the earrings out too early, the holes could close or become infected. If you have long hair, tie it back so you can easily get to your ears. Take a cotton ball and dip it in rubbing alcohol or the cleansing solution you may have been given. Gently wipe around the earring so that you wipe the ear free of dirt and skin cell buildup. You can also use a cotton swab if you're worried that a cotton ball might snag on your earring. You should clean your ear like this every day until you're ready to take the earrings out. Use the thumb and index finger on one hand to grasp the front of your earring. With the thumb and index finger of your other hand, hold the back of the earring post. Keep a firm grip on the earring so that it doesn't fall when you remove the earring back and pull it out. Be especially careful if you're standing over a sink. Use your fingers to gently wiggle the earring back so that it moves back and forth, loosening and removing it from the post. The other hand should still be holding the front of the earring in place. You could also try peeling the back away from the post if you can't wiggle it free. Avoid spinning your earrings when initially wearing them or removing them. Spinning or twisting can rebruise the healed part of your ear. Constantly touching and spinning the earrings can also cause infection. Once the back of the earring is off, you can slowly pull the post out of your ear, keeping a firm grip on the jewelry or stud. Repeat the process with the other earring. Never push the post through your ear to pull it out of the back, even if the jewelry or stud is small. Disinfect your hands and let them air dry. You should also disinfect the new pair of earrings. Since your ears are still getting used to earrings, choose earrings made of gold, surgical steel, or hypo-allergenic material. Avoid wearing hoops, dangling, or fish-hook styles as your second earrings. These may be heavier and could pull down on your ear lobes or get caught in your hair. Let your holes heal for a few more weeks or months before wearing these types. If you'd rather let your holes close up, keep the earrings in for the recommended 6 weeks so that the ears heal. Then, remove the earrings and wash the ears every day until the holes close up. | Wash your hands. Clean your ears. Position your fingers. Wiggle the earring back. Remove the post. Insert new earrings. |
This will protect it from freezer burn and keep the texture and flavor fresh. Use several pieces of plastic wrap and make sure the entire rind is covered. During this time the brie will harden, which will make it easier to remove the rind. 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time necessary to give the brie the chance to firm up. If you have more time, it's fine to freeze the brie for a few hours or even overnight. If the brie still feels soft, put it back in the freezer for another half hour. This method only works if the brie is completely firm. If it feels stiff to the touch, place the brie on a cutting board. Place the brie on a cutting board and use a serrated knife to slice the top off of the brie. Once you've made the cut, use your fingers to pry off the rind. If the brie is sufficiently firm, the top should be easy to cut off. Slicing off just the top leaves a "bowl" for the creamy cheese to be scooped from when eating or preparing to serve. This same method can be used for a pie slice of brie as well. If preferred all the rind can be removed before cooking or serving. Use caution to remove as little of the creamy cheese as possible and only remove the white dry rind. Put the brie in a baking dish and bake it for 15 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees. It should be shiny and creamy when done. Tart, sweet berry or orange jam perfectly complements the creamy, salty brie. Whole wheat or water crackers are both excellent with baked brie. | Wrap the brie tightly in plastic wrap. Place the brie in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Take the brie out of the freezer and remove the plastic wrap. Slice off the top. Bake the brie bowl. Top it with preserves or marmalade. Serve with crackers. |
Locate your access panel, which will be either on the front or back of your printer, depending on the model. Following the directions in your manual, gently pull out the printer cartridge. They should just pop out pretty easily. There will be small nozzles on one side of the cartridge. Submerge these nozzles in a bowl of warm water. The water should be just a little warmer than room temperature. When the nozzles are clean, ink will be able to flow freely. This shouldn't take long. After you take the cartridge out of the bowl, wipe it dry with a clean cloth. Allow it to air dry for about 10 minutes. Pop the cartridge back into the printer and close the access panel. Your printer will probably print a test page. If your printer doesn't print a test page, check your manual to see how to run one. | Open your printer and remove the ink cartridge. Place the cartridge, nozzles down, into a bowl of warm water. Remove the cartridge when you see ink begin to flow in the water. Dry the cartridge with a clean cloth and let it sit for 10 minutes. Replace the cartridge and print a test page. |
This doesn't mean that you should be happy if your mother-in-law criticizes you less than ten times an hour. However, it does mean that your spouse's family is not your own, and that his parents, siblings, and other family members may have traditions, beliefs, and perspectives that are quite different from what you grew up with. Your family probably seems just as weird to your spouse as his family seems to you; maybe his father isn't as much fun as yours, but he can be just as kind. Know that you're not going to have the amazing time that you expect to have with your own family, but believe that you can manage to have some fun if you don't expect amazing things to happen. Get used to the fact that your spouse's family is quite different from yours, which can include everything from their religion to their love or hatred for watching football during the big meal. You can't change your in-laws, but you can change the way you approach the ways in which they are different from your own family. Don't tell raunchy jokes if they are conservative, and don't talk about how much you love your gun if they are liberal. Remember that, while you are still family, you are still technically the outsider, and you should be the one who has to adjust to what they think is normal. The sooner you accept that you and your in-laws are different people, the easier it will be to stop being frustrated. This may be hard to remember when you're fighting with your mother-in-law about the right way to bake an apple pie, but in the end, the two people in front of you, however annoying or unpleasant they may be, have raised your spouse. They must have influenced him in some positive way and have given him some positive traits -- it's impossible to not be influenced at all by your parents, isn't it? The next time your in-laws annoy you just remember that they are the parents of your spouse, however imperfect they may be. Nothing will set the tone worse than complaining about the fact that you have to spend time with your in-laws in front of your spouse. How is this supposed to make him or her feel? Sure, your relationship with your in-laws may not be perfect, but if you already agreed to spend time with them, then what's the point of making a big stink about it? This will only make your spouse feel worse and will make him or her either lose faith in his or her family, or turn on you to defend his or her parents. Either way, it leads to no good. Think about it: how would it make you feel to hear your spouse criticize your own parents? Sure, you're aware of their flaws, but you love them with all your heart. At the end of the day, you'll go home -- or retire to the guest bedroom -- with your spouse, not with your mother and father in-law (thankfully). This means that you should stay on the same team as your partner, trying to make things as easy as possible for everyone and not turn on each other or pick fights. In the end, your partner is your best ally, especially during the holiday season, so don't turn on him because you're so unhappy about being where you are. | Adjust your expectations. Accept the differences. Remember that your in-laws made your spouse. Don't complain about hanging out with them beforehand. Remember that you and your spouse are on the same team. |
Then, you can add the bay leaves and onion. Turn once as it simmers. Lower the heat if the sauce begins to boil. Carefully removing the sauté pan from the heat, pour the marinade sauce out of the pan and into a bowl. You can use the same bowl you marinated the meat in. Make sure the meat does not fall out as you pour the sauce. 1 tablespoon of olive or canola oil will work. This will help the meat not stick. This will take 10-20 minutes. Use medium heat to brown the meat, but turn the heat higher if the meat is cooking very slowly. Carefully transfer the marinade sauce back to the sauté pan, then bring the pan to a boil. The chicken or pork should be tender and the sauce will be a thick, deep brown. The meat should be fully cooked throughout. Taste the marinade sauce and see if it needs more salt or pepper. You can use a rice cooker to prepare 2-3 cups of brown or white rice, depending on how many people you are feeding. 1 cup usually feeds 2 people. | Place the chicken and marinade in a deep sided sauté pan over medium heat. Simmer the meat for 15 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a bowl. Add oil to the pan. Brown the chicken or pork on all sides. Return the sauce to the pan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes over medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice. |
Tap the Facebook app icon, which resembles a white "f" on a dark-blue background. If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password before proceeding. It's either in the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android). A menu will appear. You'll find this option in the menu, though you may need to scroll down to find it. On Android, just scroll down until you find your page's name, tap it, and skip the next step. Tap your page's name to do so. This will open your page. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A menu will appear. On Android, you may have to tap ⋮ here instead. This option is in the menu. It's near the top of the page. This section is near the bottom of the page. It's in the "Remove Page" section. The [Page Name] section of the link will be replaced by your page's name. For example, if your page's name is "In Broccoli We Trust", you would tap the Delete In Broccoli We Trust? link. It's a blue button in the upper-right side of the page. Doing so will confirm your decision and schedule the page for deletion. You'll still have to wait for 14 days to pass before you can delete the page. Once 14 days have passed, re-open your page and do the following to permanently remove it from Facebook: Tap ⋯ or ⋮ Tap Edit Settings Tap General Scroll down and tap Permanently delete [Name] Tap Delete Page when prompted. | Open Facebook. Tap ☰. Tap Pages. Select your page. Tap ⋯. Tap Edit Settings. Tap General. Scroll down to the "Remove Page" section. Tap the Delete [Page Name]? link. Tap Delete Page. Delete your page after two weeks. |
There is no way, unfortunately, to outsmart an authority figure like a parent or a teacher every single time. There are, however, times when they'll be more susceptible to persuasion. If you're trying to wheedle something out of a parent when they've just gotten home from a difficult day at the office you are not going to have luck getting them to agree to something. In fact, you may make it so that you'll never actually get that thing. Likewise, asking your teacher for an extension on that project you didn't complete in front of the rest of your classmates is going to make them less likely to give it to you than if you discussed it with them privately. There are very few people who aren't susceptible to a little bit of flattery or appreciation. It's important that you don't only do this when you want something, however, otherwise they'll be able to see through your machinations. Thank them for something. For example: if you're trying to convince your mom to buy you a new phone, say something like "Mom, I really appreciate how hard you work at your job." Compliment them in a way that isn't terribly obvious, or directly related to what you're trying to get them to do. Say something like "Ms. Harding, you're my favorite teacher, because you're always willing to go the extra mile and help me out." People are so much more likely to help you do something or give you something if it also benefits them. Authority figures are just as likely to fall for that as anyone else. For example: if you're trying to get a new phone, you might say something like "mom, I really want to make sure that you can reach me anytime you need to." If you demonstrate that you're mature enough to meet your authority figure halfway on something, you're much more likely to get something from them. It's good to prepare ahead of time so that you know exactly what you're going to offer them in return. For example, you might tell your mom that you have saved up half of what it would cost to get a new phone, and that you were wondering if you could split the cost with her. This is slightly different than the steps above, but if you need to lie about something, then a fantastic way to cover up a misdeed is to tell a really obvious lie at the same time as a less-obvious lie. People will focus on the obvious lie and the non-obvious lie will be more likely to go unnoticed. Make yourself seem like a really bad liar. Tell some really obvious lies with all the signs of a liar (not meeting anyone's gaze, giggling nervously, acting really nervous, etc.). It's also better if the lie you're hiding is less a total lie than a half-truth. It's easier to lie by omission or with a lie that has it's basis in truth. | Pick the right time. Soften them up. Give them a reason why something benefits them. Meet them halfway. Tell an obvious lie to hide a non-obvious lie. |
It takes a few days for testing to reveal effective antibiotic, in the interim a more broad spectrum antibiotic may be prescribed to initiate therapy. Similarly, there are times when pneumonia testing reveals no bugs — inadequate sputum or no septicemia (leading to a negative blood culture). Once treatment is determined, your symptoms should improve within a few days or weeks. You may still feel fatigued for over a month. Most people on antibiotics for pneumonia, especially mild pneumonia like walking pneumonia, can be treated at home. If your symptoms do not improve after two days or worsen, contact your doctor immediately. That is a sign that you need a different medication. You may continue coughing for two to three weeks after finishing the antibiotics. If this occurs, consult your doctor. Antibiotics will not work for viral pneumonia. Your immune system will have to fight it off. If you have a high fever, sweating, and chills, you are probably losing a lot of water. It is important to stay hydrated so your body can fight off the infection. For severe cases of dehydration, you may need to be hospitalized. If you feel thirsty or have any of the following symptoms you need to drink more water: Exhaustion, headaches, infrequent urination, passing dark or cloudy urine If your doctor says it is ok, you may be able to reduce your fever with over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB and others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol and others). Do not take ibuprofen if you are allergic to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have asthma, kidney problems, or stomach ulcers. Do not give medications containing aspirin to children or teenagers. Consult with your doctor before starting these medications to make sure that they will not interact with any other over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, herbal remedies, or supplements you may be on. Do not take these medications if you are pregnant, nursing, or treating a child without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may suggest cough medicines if you are coughing so much that you can't sleep. However, coughing removes the mucus from your lungs and can be important in helping you heal and recover. For that reason, your doctor may advise against cough medications. An alternative to cough medicine is a cup of warm water with lemon and honey in it. This can help soothe the pain caused by coughing. If you do take cough medicines, even over-the-counter medications, read the ingredients and make sure that it they are not the same as those in any other medications you are taking. If so talk to your doctor to make sure that you will not accidentally overdose. This occurs when people choke on and accidentally inhale a small object into their lungs. If this occurs, you may need to have it removed. The doctor will put a small scope through your nose or mouth and into your lungs to remove the object. You will probably receive medication to numb your nose, mouth, and airways. You may also be put under general anesthesia or take a medication that will help you relax. Removing the object will enable you to heal. You may need to be admitted to the hospital for more intensive care if you are unable to fight off the infection at home and your symptoms are worsening. You may need to stay in the hospital until you stabilize if: You are over 65 You are suffering from confusion You are vomiting and cannot take your medications Your breathing is rapid and you need to be placed on a ventilator Your temperature is lower than normal Your pulse is abnormally fast (over 100) or abnormally low (under 50) Newborns and children under two are most likely to need hospitalization. Severe symptoms in children that indicate that they need emergency care even after starting treatment include: Having trouble staying awake Breathing difficulties Insufficient oxygen in the blood Dehydration A low body temperature | Take antibiotics. Drink plenty of water. Control your fever. Ask your doctor about cough medicines. Get a bronchoscopy if you have aspiration pneumonia. Go to the hospital if home-care isn’t helping. Bring a child to the hospital if they are not improving. |
Gushing about your girlfriend is a great way to show your family and close friends how happy you are. A little bragging can be especially helpful when you introduce your girlfriend to your inner circle or tell them about her for the first time. For example, try saying, “I can't wait to introduce you to my new girlfriend. She's smart, down to earth, and I can't remember being this happy.” Bragging just for the sake of it can seem boring or unnecessarily boastful. Try to sing your girlfriend's praises by telling an interesting story that naturally relates to a conversation. For instance, if you and your friends are talking about basketball, you could slip in, “You know, Rachael was an all state forward in high school.” Try recounting the time she came to your rescue when you were stuck in a crazy situation. If you met in a funny or unique way, tell your friends about it. It's always nice to hear how proud your partner is of you. Bragging about your girlfriend in front of her can help remind her how special she is. When you and your girlfriend are out to dinner with friends or visiting your parents, try mentioning her recent professional accomplishment or how she's become such a pro at her new hobby. Everyone has friends who fill up their social media feeds with mushy, boastful posts about their partner. Try to keep in mind that your significant other isn't so significant to everyone on your social network. Posting pictures of you and your girlfriend on a trip is one thing, but daily oversharing on social media can put too much emphasis on how other people perceive your relationship. | Let your inner circle know how happy she makes you. Tell a good story instead of bragging out of the blue. Don’t forget to let her hear you brag about her. Try not to brag too much on social media. |
As a brand manager, your primary focus will be on cultivating a positive image for your company. This means you need to have a thorough understanding of what your organization's goals are and how everything the company does relates to them. Most importantly, this means you have to protect the brand from anything that could harm it, such as: Products that confuse customers or clash with the brand. Poorly developed or offensive marketing campaigns. Anger from customers or social media users. Accusations of cruel or illegal activity. In collaboration with other departments at the company, including marketing, you’ll need to find ways to shine positive public attention on the brand. You may do this using traditional methods, like advertising campaigns, or experimental techniques, like interacting with customers on social media. While brand management has a lot of creative elements, you’ll still need to make a number of decisions concerning day-to-day issues. Along with managing your department's staff and finances, expect to be the primary coordinator between your company and various external marketing and communication agencies. You may even be asked for your opinion on various topics by company executives. | Understand and protect the brand’s image. Find ways to boost brand awareness. Run your department. |
A balanced meal consists of 1/2 a plate of vegetables, 1/4 a plate of lean protein, and 1/4 of a plate of high quality carbs. If you are eating a high calorie meal and are trying to lose weight, consider using a smaller plate to trick yourself into feeling as though you are eating more! You don't want to get bogged down measuring everything you eat. However, if you have a weakness for certain high-calorie foods like pasta, use a measuring cup to determine portion sizes. Since measuring cups will not always be handy, learn shortcuts for estimating portion sizes. A balled up fist approximates one cup. When you look at your open palm, the portion of hand (except your fingers and thumb) is a good estimate of one protein portion. Don't leave pots of food sitting on the table or nearby counter when eating. After you dish out appropriate portions, put excess food away to avoid eating multiple, unnecessary courses. As a reminder, place storage containers on the counter before you finish preparing meals. Distractions promote overeating, so don't eat in front of a television or while rushing around in your car. Instead, sit down at a table, focus on your food, and savor every bite! Eating slowly gives your brain the chance to register feeling full. You often need much less food than you realize. Take small bites to pace yourself. Put your fork or spoon down in between bites. You don't need an entire piece of cake or a whole scoop of ice cream. Share with friends or family to reduce portion size. If you're alone, share with your future self and put at least half of the desert away before you're done! Don't just open a bag of chips and reach in. Instead, portion snacks by pouring them into small, plastic bags or bento box-style food containers. Better yet, whole foods like carrots and apples make great snacks because it's easy to determine how much you're consuming. | Use your plate to portion meals. Measure foods when necessary. Put excess food away after serving meals. Avoid eating when distracted. Eat as slowly as possible. Share desserts to consume smaller portions. Control snacking habits. |
The first step in becoming a green business is understanding your business's current carbon and ecological footprint. Just as you can calculate your personal carbon footprint (for example, at http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/), you can also calculate how your company is impacting the environment. In order to estimate the carbon footprint of your company (and to see how it compares to other companies within your sector), you will be required to provide information about your business, including information about your facilities, employees, travel, and procurement to an online website. By knowing your carbon footprint, you can set goals for becoming carbon neutral. In order to become a green business, you will need to identify which of your business practices are in need of “greening.” For example, airline flights are one of the biggest causes of carbon emissions in the world. Is it possible for you to implement more efficient travel into your company's business plan? Decide what parts of your business you can reasonably make more “green”, and set out a strategy for improvement. You should set goals in regular increments; for example, where do you want your business to be in one year? Two years? Five years? Ten years? You should look to improve more and more with each passing year. Some of the practices that will make your company more green may conflict with your previous business practices. For example, you may be able to source a raw material for a product from a cheap overseas producer; however, in order to be green, you should look to see if you could source the material locally, even if it is more expensive. Realize that you may have to adjust your business strategy and/or budget when becoming a green business. | Determine your ecological impact. Identify practices that require improvement. Set goals for improvement. |
Before you go to bed, decide what you will wear tomorrow. This will keep you from digging through your closet, trying on a bunch of clothes, and making a mess. Once you make a choice, lay out the shoes, accessories, and anything else you plan to wear. Check the weather and your schedule to make sure your outfit is appropriate. Do you have an important meeting the next day? Is it going to be hot and humid or rainy? Sleep is important for your mental and physical health. Try to get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. While you are sleeping, blood flow to your skin increases. Adequate sleep will keep your eyes from being puffy and keep you from waking up with dull skin. It's important for you to develop a regular sleeping schedule. Over time, not getting enough sleep causes your skin to age and makes you more prone to wrinkles. Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase. These materials are less drying for your skin and will keep you from waking up with creases on your face. Some people may need more than 9 hours of sleep of night or less than 7 hours of sleep a night. Adjust the time based on your needs and how you feel when you wake up in the morning. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine because they can keep you awake or disrupt your natural sleep cycle. Try not to nap too close to your bedtime or you will have difficulty falling and staying asleep. Your skin is comprised primarily of water and needs to be hydrated from both the inside and outside. If you do not drink enough water, your skin can become dry and flaky. Aim for 8 glasses of water a day to keep your skin hydrated and looking healthy. Moisturize your skin after a bath, shower, and when you wash your hands. Your skin absorbs moisture best when it is damp. Always wash your face before you go to bed. During the day, your skin is exposed to pollution, dirt, sweat, and bacteria. Washing your face at night will remove all of the day's gunk from your face. Going to bed with a dirty face can cause an acne breakout and leave you with dull looking skin in the morning. Everyone should wash their face at night, but this is particularly important if you wear makeup. Sleeping in makeup can clog your pores and lead to breakouts. Nighttime is a great time to moisturize your skin. Although you are sleeping, your body is still working to repair your tissues. The increased blood flow you experience when you sleep helps your skin better absorb the moisture that you apply to your skin. This is the time to use heavier, thicker moisturizers. Moisturizers are best when applied to clean, slightly damp skin. Try to do this after you bathe and wash your face for the night. Sleeping in a bun is good way to have good hair day when you wake up. If you have longer hair, put your hair in a ponytail and wrap it into a twist. When you wake up in the morning, you will have soft waves in your hair. If your hair is not long enough for one ponytail, try doing little mini-buns all over your head for the same effect. Tie the ponytails loosely to prevent creases in your hair. If you shower at night, you can braid your wet hair to add some texture. You can also wash your hair at night and apply dry shampoo in the morning if you have oily hair. If you are prone to frizzy hair, wrap your hair with a silk scarf or sleep on a silk pillowcase. | Pick out your outfit. Get enough sleep. Stay hydrated. Wash your face. Moisturize your skin. Prep your hair. |
Approach your family member with kind feelings. Obviously, the feelings won't be the same as what you'd feel for a crush, a lover or a close friend (unless you and your family members are also friends). Continuing to talk while hugging is okay. Where you place your hands is not important because the person you're hugging won't think it over too much. Press gently. You don't necessarily have to have hard contact. Stroke your hands quickly across the top of the other person's back. Smile when you let go. | Walk over to your family member. Embrace your family member. |
Set the container outdoors in a protected location where the peony will be exposed to at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight. Peonies require lots of light to grow and bloom. If the peony is to be grown indoors, put it in front of a south- or west-facing window where it will get plenty of direct sunlight. A grow light will be necessary to supplement the natural light. Use a four-bulb fluorescent light fixture with two special full-spectrum 40-watt fluorescent bulbs and two 40-watt cool white bulbs. Set up the fixture so that the bulbs are about 6 inches (15.2 cm) above the peony and leave it on for 12 to 14 hours each day. The light should be plugged into a timer that turns it on in the morning around sunrise and turns it off at the end of the day. Water the peony when the top inch of potting mix becomes dry. Pour the water evenly over the potting mix until the water drains freely from the bottom of the pot. When the new peony stems appear, begin giving it houseplant fertilizer every four weeks. It is important to use houseplant fertilizer as opposed to fertilizer for garden-grown peonies since it is being grown in a container. A water-soluble fertilizer is best. Always give it the fertilizer after a regular watering. Stop giving fertilizing around mid-summer. In late summer, water the peony less often. Let the soil dry completely before watering it again to encourage the peony to go dormant for the winter. Peonies must have a two- to three-month rest period. If the peony is being grown indoors, slowly reduce the number of hours of supplemental light it receives to coincide with the shorter days of autumn. If the peony is outdoors, leave it out until after a few hard frosts. When the leaves begin to turn yellow and die, use hand pruners to snip the stems off all the way down to the soil. Set the pot in an unheated garage or cool area in the basement. Bring it back out in the spring when the weather warms. Put it outdoors in a sunny spot or in front of the window and water it generously. | Give your peony the light it loves. Use a grow light in addition to natural light. Water your peony. Feed your peony with a houseplant fertilizer. Prepare your plant for its resting period. Prune the stems and move the plant to a cool, dark locations. |
Your friend may feel that you are truly her only friend. If this is the case, it's easy to understand why she may want to spend so much time with you. Introducing your friend to some new people may help your friend to feel more connected to other people and start to branch out a bit more. This can be a good way for you both to enjoy the company of other people and still maintain your friendship. You can try hanging out together in larger groups to let your friend get to know other people. Ask your other friends to try and spend time with your clingy friend. If you tell your friend you are busy and can't hang out, suggest that they meet with other people who you both know. Don't feel pressured into meeting with your friend if you don't want to. Whenever you are making plans, make sure that it's a plan you think would be enjoyable and that you have time for. Always make sure that any time you are meeting with your friend that it will be good for both of you. Don't feel pressured into meeting at a time or place that you don't want to. If you don't want to meet up with your friend, then you might say something like, “That won't work for me. Can we plan on a different day?” You might also want to set some basic limits. For example, you might meet your friend once a month for a movie night. You might approach this limit by saying something like, “I like seeing movies with you, but I really only have the time and money to see a movie once per month. Let's make the first Friday of the month our movie night.” If your friend is constantly calling or texting, you might need to tell her some specific days and times that are okay for her to contact you. You might be at work or busy during certain times or days and unable to speak with your friend, or you might just not want to see your friend on certain days of the week. Try letting your friend know when you are free. For example, you might say, “I am really busy on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, so I might not be able to talk at all on those days. However, you can call me after 5pm on Tuesday or Thursday, or any time on Saturday.” In some cases, a friend may be clingy because of an issue that he or she cannot face alone. For example, it is possible that your friend might be clingy because of issues at home, a health problem, or something else that she does not want to face. Spending lots of time with you might be a way to distract herself from these issues. Try talking to your friend to see if you can determine if there is something going on that may be causing your friend to be so clingy. For example, you might say something like, “I have noticed that you are spending a lot more time with me. Is everything alright?” If you friend confides in you that she is struggling with something, then you might encourage her to speak to a counselor. For example, you might say, “That sounds really difficult. I think it might be a good idea for you to talk to someone who can really help you.” If your friend doesn't respond to your lowered levels of attention or other statements that you would like some time apart, you may need to confront her. Try to meet in a place where you can have a clear conversation and let your friend know exactly how you are feeling and what you need from her. You don't have to be mean or aggressive. Instead, focus on being honest and direct with your friend. You can talk with your friend about this in a friendly and understating tone. Try to state your feelings and needs while being empathetic to your friend. Try to speak using “I” statements and explain how you feel rather than how you view your friend's clingy behavior. You might try saying something like “I really enjoy your company but I also need time to myself. I think we should see a little less of each other for a while.” | Introduce your friend to new people. Make plans you are comfortable with. Tell your friend what days are convenient for you. Encourage your friend to seek help. Confront your friend. |
To make it easier for the judges to evaluate the entries, you should create scoring sheets for them to use. Decide what categories they should judge, such as taste and appearance, and what scale they should use, such as 1 to 5 or 1 to 10. Make enough copies so each judge has one for every contestant. Some judging categories to consider include overall taste, texture, presentation, originality, adherence to theme, and skill level. There should be a spot on the judging sheets for the judge to write their own name, as well as the contestant's name. If all of the participants are preparing the same recipe for the bake off, you’ll need to make enough copies so all of the participants have one. Don't hand them out until the bake off actually begins, though. You may also want to make copies of the recipe for the judges to consult. If participants are baking their entries at the bake off, you’ll need to have supplies on hand for them to use. You’ll need ingredients, such as flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla, as well as bakeware, such as mixing bowls, electric mixers, cookie sheets, and cake pans. If participants are using their own recipes, you should ask them if there are any special ingredients or equipment that they’ll need so you can be sure to have them on hand for the event. To make the event feel more festive, it helps to decorate the venue. You don't have to go crazy, but some colorful disposable tablecloths, decorative bunting, and simple balloons can help dress up the space. It's a good idea to match your decorations to the theme of the bake off. For example, orange, red, brown, and gold decorations work well for a fall-themed bake off. | Create judging sheets. Make copies of the recipe if it's that type of challenge. Gather baking supplies if necessary. Gather decorations for the venue. |
It's the app that resembles a red location marker on a green map with the letter "G" on it. Download Google Maps from the App Store and sign in with your Google account if you haven't done so already and make sure location service is enabled. Tap a location on the map or search for one by typing your destination's name or address in the search bar at the top. This will start the route navigation. It's the red button at the bottom-right of the screen. Tap a location on the map or search for one by typing your destination's name or address in the search bar at the top. This will resume navigation with the new address. | Open Google Maps. Select a destination on the map. Tap Start. Tap Exit. Select a new destination on the map. Tap Start. |
the material as you get it. Start studying early - it's hard to learn all you'll need to know in just one night. Look over your notes from each class session that night when you do your homework. You can study more intensely as the test approaches, but you’ll have a solid foundation and won't have to cram. Do your best to get as clear an idea as possible of what the test will look like. Ask your teacher whether you should prepare for multiple choice questions, essays, or both. Multiple choice or fill in the blank tests stress memorization, so you’ll know that you should put your flashcards to good use. If your test includes or is only made up of essays, you should be prepared to analyze a set of historical facts or compare and contrast two interpretations. Put yourself in your teacher's shoes and try to come up with potential test questions. Practice writing essays and, to prep for multiple choice questions, have someone quiz you on your flashcards. Study groups are great for coming up with potential test questions, since everyone can make up a question and quiz each other. If you’re preparing for school exam, make and exchange practice tests with someone in your class, or have a family member test you. If you’re taking an AP History, SAT subject test, or other standardized exam, look for practice tests on CollegeBoard.org. You can also find exam tips, sample responses, and other useful resources on CollegeBoard. Just search for whichever standardized test you’ll be taking. Don't stay up late cramming the night before the test. Try to go to bed on time, relax, and get a good night's sleep. On the day of the test, have a full breakfast and, if the test is late in the day, a good lunch. If you feel like you need to study, just review your outlines and hard facts. Try to be confident and avoid overwhelming yourself or getting too nervous. | Study Find out the test’s format. Try to anticipate test questions. Take practice exams. Get a good night’s sleep and eat well just before the test. |
Before you go buy more of the same old deodorant at the store, you need to think a bit about what exactly your problem is, to get the right product for the job. For some people, the biggest problem with sweaty pits is body odor, while for others the biggest problem is unsightly sweat stains and the resulting embarrassment. If you struggle from body odor and sweat stains, you need to use an approach that addresses these problems individually. Applying deodorant will do nothing to stop your armpits from sweating though it will mask the odor. You can't stop your body from perspiring completely without medical procedures, which are typically only performed in extreme cases. Sweat regulates your body's temperature and, as such, is necessary to your overall health. Depending on your problem, you may either need commercial deodorant, antiperspirants, or a hybrid product, or you may need to talk to your doctor about more powerful prescription anti-perspirant products on the market. If you've got a problem with body odor, you need to use deodorant that uses gentle, natural ingredients that will mask the odor, and practice other good hygiene practices that will remedy the problem. Read the section for general hygiene tips. If you've got a problem with sweat stains, most commercial anti-perspirants that use aluminum chloride hexahydrate are effective at controlling the amount of sweat that your underarms produce. If you would like some additional protection against sweat stains showing on your clothes, you could also use sweat pads that stick to the underarms of your clothing. . There are all-natural commercial deodorants, but you can also create your own natural deodorant to control sweat produced in your underarms. Mix equal parts of baking soda and water to create a sweat-controlling paste, then let it sit for 20-30 minutes. After that time, rinse off the mixture with water. Try using apple vinegar or other malt vinegar to neutralize the armpits' natural odor-causing bacteria. This in turn creates a drying effect in your underarm, which conditions your armpits to sweat less and to stay dry. Try a mixture of lemon juice and tomato pulp before bed. Let sit for 15 minutes. Make a paste from ground walnut leaves and eucalyptus. Some people think that sage tea helps to act as a "coolant," keeping the body from sweating. Contrary to popular belief, the best time to apply antiperspirant is at night since doing so gives your body time to fully absorb it. Apply antiperspirant after you bathe but allow your skin to dry completely before doing so, and allow the product to dry completely before putting clothes on, as well. Apply a thin layer of deodorant or antiperspirant (about 2 strokes up and 2 strokes down) to your dry underarms. Depending on your body type and the exact product, you may only need to reapply deodorant or antiperspirant once every 1-3 days. Check the product label and, if in doubt, talk to your doctor if you think you may sweat abnormally often. If you've noticed that you're already sweaty, don't apply products over the sweat, which won't do anything to control odors. Instead, you need to wash your armpits using soap and water, try to cool yourself down, then apply fresh product under your arms. | Diagnose the problem specifically. Buy an appropriate product for your problem. Try making your own natural deodorant treatments Apply your products properly. |
The boss wants you to do the work because you're good at it. Keep in mind during this entire process of negotiations and interactions with your boss, you’ve increased your skills in communication and problem solving at work. Even if it's been a frustrating time for you, these skills will be useful in other jobs in the future. Understand that your boss is human and may be under pressure or have to answer to the whims of his superiors. He might make a promise with the intention of keeping it, but something might change in the company that affects his ability to do that. Refrain from judging your boss before you have all the facts. Try to understand the stressors he's under before writing him off as a boss. Remember that you are in control. Only you can control your reaction to your boss and his/her unfulfilled promises. You can control if you want to stay in the job and what emotions rule you when you’re at work. You can take care of yourself and your attitude at work by: Focusing on what makes you happy at work. Paying attention to who you enjoy working with. Doing more of what provides you with a sense of fulfillment. Avoiding taking work home with you. Even if your boss isn't fulfilling promises or acting with integrity at work, strive hard to do that yourself. Step up and prove yourself worthwhile of your position. Focus on what you like about your company and what you want to do to contribute. At the very least, you’ll be building your skills and experience for your next position somewhere else. You can prove your value by trying to: Make yourself stand out from your co-workers. Seek out training opportunities. Try to develop new talents and skills. Ask for help when you need it. | Stay optimistic. Have empathy. Take care of yourself. Prove your worth and value. |
When you shake a person's hands, what's your sense of their energy? Pay careful attention to what you feel. Do you feel warmth or coldness? Chinese medicine has a word for the energy a person gives off: Chi. Another word for emotional energy is a person's "vibe." To assess a person's energy, you may need to touch them, through a hug or handshake or just by touching their hand. Don't overthink it. Does the person make you feel good or not? Sometimes you just have a "gut feeling" you should pay attention to. Goose bumps can be a physical sign the body gives you that tells you something is not right. Or they might just indicate a sense of deja vu. Does a person make you feel drained or energized? This gives you clues to their emotional vibe. Pay attention to flashes of insight that interrupt your thinking. What's your sense of a person's overall energy? Not a gesture or tone here or there, but the overall atmosphere they create and feeling they give off? Emotional energy shines through in the eyes and gaze. The cliche "the eyes are the window to the soul" was created for a reason. Is their gaze hard and angry or soft and welcoming? Intimacy can be created through a simple gaze. Pay careful attention to the body language around the eyes. Ancient thinkers developed five elements to describe a person's overall energy. They believed understanding these elements could help you read people and even spot illness. People with fire energy are flamboyant, hysterical, and exciting. A person who has wood energy is vital, new, and energetic. People with earth energy are practical and methodical. People with metal energy are depressed and withdrawn. Water energy is an indicator of peacefulness and objectivity. | Shake hands. Use your intuition. Read their eyes. Read a person's energy type. |
We introduce the concept of channel aggregation in ConvNet architecture, a novel compact representation of CNN features useful for explicitly modeling the nonlinear channels encoding especially when the new unit is embedded inside of deep architectures for action recognition.The channel aggregation is based on multiple-channels features of ConvNet and aims to be at the spot finding the optical convergence path at fast speed.We name our proposed convolutional architecture “nonlinear channels aggregation networks” and its new layer “nonlinear channels aggregation layer”.We theoretically motivate channels aggregation functions and empirically study their effect on convergence speed and classification accuracy.Another contribution in this work is an efficient and effective implementation of the NCAL, speeding it up orders of magnitude.We evaluate its performance on standard benchmarks UCF101 and HMDB51, and experimental results demonstrate that this formulation not only obtains a fast convergence but stronger generalization capability without sacrificing performance. | An architecture enables CNN trained on the video sequences converging rapidly |
If you’re altering a preexisting image to make your GIF, make a copy of the file first. Editing images may cause irreversible changes. So, be sure to save the original picture before editing it. Paint is a program that can be used to make original drawings on a blank page or on top of other images. Paint can be used to make a GIF, which is short for Graphic Interchange Format—a small 8 bit (or 256-color) image format which is relatively fast to download on the net. The toolbar includes a number of basic and familiar tools, such as erase, magnifier, and pencil. It also has select, free-form select, color pick, and color fill. Free-form select designates irregularly-shaped objects in your picture, and pick color helps you set a foreground or background color based on the color you pick. Paint also includes brushes of various styles, lines of various thickness, a large collection of shapes, background transparency options, and a full color palette. You can customize colors or pick a specific color using the color pick tool. Size options can be very helpful. In Paint versions after Windows XP, you can resize images after drawing them. To enlarge and image or to view the screen in more detail, you can also use the magnifier or full-screen viewing option. | Copy first. Learn the basics of Microsoft Paint. Familiarize yourself with the toolbar. Use different brushes. Play with different image sizes. |
Speak to your doctor prior to starting any new diet or physical activity plan. They will be able to tell you if your plan is safe and appropriate for you. Typically, excess belly fat is associated with many chronic health conditions like diabetes or heart disease. This makes it even more important to inform your doctor of your plan and make sure it's safe for your specific health conditions. Studies have shown that carbohydrate-rich foods can cause an increase in belly fat and waist circumference. Reduce the amount of these foods in your diet to help you lose weight and decrease the amount of belly fat.Your diet should consist of mostly lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy. Limit your intake of empty carbohydrates like bread, rice, crackers or pasta. These foods aren't necessarily unhealthy, especially if they're whole grain foods, however they are not considered nutrient-dense foods. If you're going to eat a carbohydrate-rich food, choose 100% whole grains. These foods are higher in fiber and some nutrients and are considered a healthier choice. Make sure, too, you pay attention to portions one portion of pasta or rice should be half a cup or 125 ml. Whole grain foods include: brown rice, 100% whole wheat bread and pasta, barley or quinoa. Protein-based foods can help men lose weight, reduce belly fat and maintain lean muscle mass. Consuming adequate amounts of protein will also help keep you feeling satisfied longer. To lose fat, protein should make up about 20 to 25% of your daily calories. For instance, if you're eating 1,600 calories a day you need 80 to 100 grams of protein; if you're eating 1,200 calories a day, you need 60 to 75 grams of protein per day. Lean proteins include: lentils, skinless chicken, turkey, eggs, low-fat dairy, seafood, pork, lean beef and tofu. These provide you with the energy you need and help keep you full without piling on unnecessary calories. Lower your total daily calories to help you lose weight. You can do this in several ways. Try cutting down on portion sizes, burning more calories through physical activity, and changing the composition of your diet to higher protein, lower fat, lower carbohydrates. Begin keeping track of the amount of calories you consume on a daily basis. Don't forget to include the calories in beverages, cooking oils, salad dressings, and sauces. Begin a food journal so that you can track your intake. Online food journals or smartphone apps are designed to help people find the calorie content of the foods they eat, keep track of their intake, and even connect with other dieters. The amount of calories you will need to eat in order to lose weight depends on your age, build, and level of physical activity. To lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, cut out about 500 to 1,000 calories per day. This rate of weight loss is safe and appropriate for most men. Studies have shown that consumption of sugar can lead to increased belly fat over time. Men who eat less sugar have a smaller waist circumference. Items to limit or discontinue eating include: sweetened beverages, candy, cookies, cakes and other sweets, and foods made with white flour (like white bread or plain pasta). If you are craving sweets, try eating a piece of fruit or take a very small serving of your favorite sweet. There's a reason why they call it a "beer belly." But beer is not the only drink that causes increased belly fat. Studies have shown that all types of alcohol can lead to belly fat in males. It's recommended to have no more than two alcoholic beverages daily for men; however, if you want to reduce belly fat, it's recommended to discontinue drinking altogether. | Talk to your doctor. Eat fewer carbs. Load up on protein. Create a calorie deficit. Reduce your intake of sugar. Ditch the alcohol. |
Range is the distance where you can land a punch on the opponent. Footwork is how you position yourself to attack, prepare to dodge and evade, and dictate the speed of the fight. The best way to do this is to "move in and out." Dance at the edge of your range so that you only need a small step in to attack and small step out to dodge. Short, quick steps are the hallmark of the best fighter's footwork. The movement should move you no more than 6-8 centimeters. A pivot changes your direction on a dime, throwing off your opponent's line of attack and opening up new ones for you. It is a small but absolutely indispensable skill to practice regularly. Work on keeping your weight over both feet and your hands up in front of you. It seems simple -- but the best boxers can pivot fluidly and almost instantly: Push off your back foot. Use the momentum to swivel your front toe 45 degrees to either side, changing your direction. Quickly slide your back foot so that it is behind your front heel. Once you get good at a basic pivot, work on taking a small step, then pivoting as the foot lands. Make sure you get back to your stance quickly. Moving diagonally will dramatically increase your ability in the ring. But that is only if you do it well. The basics of footwork become twice as important: keep your spine straight, your movements short, and, most importantly, don't cross your feet. For an orthodox boxer (left foot forward), moving diagonally Northwest (forward and left) or Southeast (back and right) is easy: Moving forward and to the left: Push off your back foot with a sharp, explosive step forward and sideways. Move along the angle of your feet, as if your insteps pointed the correct direction for you. Step your front foot forward 2-3" to the front and 2-3" to the left. Glide your back foot into place, taking care not to lean forward. Moving backwards and to the right: Push off the front foot with a sharp step. Step your back foot 2-3" to the back and right of your body. Quickly glide your back foot forward and sideways to return to your stance. This is also a great technique to get an attacking lane open, as a righty can move diagonally back to expose the center of their opponent's body. However, moving off of your lead foot without crossing your feet isn't easy. Remember to keep the motions short and quick. For a right-handed boxer, whose left foot is forward: Moving forward and to the right: Push off your back foot, aiming it forward and to the left. Use your front foot like a brake, pushing off it to counteract the push from the back foot and move you diagonally. Step forward and to the right, almost like you were hopping. Glide the back foot into place. Moving backwards and to the left: Push off of your front foot as if you were trying to step directly backwards Use your back foot almost like a brake, pivoting on it to move diagonally backwards. Step backwards and to the left with the back foot, only moving a few inches. It is easiest to move back and left as opposed to perfectly diagonal. Glide your front foot back into position. | Practice short, explosive steps to stay just at the edge of you opponent's range. Learn to pivot efficiently. Practice stepping diagonally, following the line of your lead foot. Practice moving diagonally away from your front foot to get full mobility in the ring. |
If you are having problems finding the power button, then the follow steps given below. Read through any manuals that came with your television if you still have them. Check if your TV has a visible touch power button. It is usually at the middle point of the lower panel of your TV. Check the the left and right sides and the top of your TV, some TVs have power buttons there. It may be distinguishable by size, color, label, or a power symbol such as the one displayed here. First try to find your lost remote. If you are unable to find the power button and don't have a TV remote, then try to buy a remote suitable for your television. If you have a broken TV remote, then the follow steps in How to Repair a Remote Control to fix it. | To turn on your TV without the remote, just walk over to the TV and hit the power button. Attempt to retrieve or replace your TV remote. |
After 20-30 seconds, take the bowl out of the microwave and stir everything together. If the shortening isn't completely melted, microwave the mixture for another 5 seconds at a time until it is. Since you’re just heating this for a short time, regular heat is fine. If you microwave the gelatin for too long, though, you could scorch it and affect the texture. Use your hands to push and roll the dough and sugar together until all of the sugar and tylose combination has been worked into the gum paste dough. As you work, you should feel the dough start to become tough and less sticky. If the dough still feels sticky once all of the sugar is incorporated, add more powdered sugar, about 1/8 cup (15 g) at a time. Unlike gum paste made with egg whites, this recipe does not need to be refrigerated in order to set up. However, it does need to rest for at least 8 hours or overnight. Wrap the gum paste tightly with plastic wrap, then place it in an air-tight container somewhere that it won't be disturbed. | Microwave the gelatin mixture for 20-30 seconds. Knead the remaining sugar into the dough. Wrap the gum paste in plastic wrap and put it in a container overnight. |
Everything is easier when you have an army of support behind you. Don't be ashamed of what you're going through; it's such a common thing nowadays that the American Heart Association is saying everyone 20 and older should get screened every 5 years. Twenty. So let your family and friends know because they can help. Eating, exercising, and lifestyle habits are very much all social endeavors. Friends who smoke tempt you to smoke, friends who eat tempt you to eat, and friends who make plans drinking beer around the poker table keep you from working out. The only way they can accommodate you and help you succeed is if they know. And they'll back you 100%! The NIH has a great little booklet on understanding cholesterol that is very user-friendly. It can be found at here. It outlines the TLC diet, which this article has more or less done. After all, knowledge is power. When you know what you're fighting, you'll know how to fight it. You're already on the right track—doing research on the internet. The next step should be your friends, family, and your doctor. Just make sure to check your sources! Increase the rate that your body sends LDL cholesterol to the liver for excretion or re-utilization. To do this, raise your high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol. HDL enables your body to transport cholesterol and triglycerides through the bloodstream. Sometimes, though not always, the two work in conjunction. Dark chocolate, green tea, and vitamin D can also increase your HDL levels. While most people can safely consume 1 glass of red wine or another alcoholic beverage a day to raise their HDL levels also, it can be detrimental to alcoholics, older people, and those who are overweight or suffering with other illnesses. If alcohol ain't your cup of Cabernet, you've an excuse to eat chocolate! To raise your HDL, it's important to understand the difference between good and bad oils. Unsaturated fats such as olive oil, avocado oil, and safflower oil are all good fats. As a general rule, an oil that won't harden if you put it in the fridge is a good fat. Fats that get hard in the fridge, such as butter, should be used very sparingly. 1 out of every 3 adult Americans has high cholesterol. Basically, you need to know only a handful of other people to find someone going through the same thing you are! With odds like that, it's probable you have a friend that is fighting the same battle you are, so you might as well fight it together. Design and plan meals geared toward fighting cholesterol. Become workout buddies. Find small opportunities (like going for a swim or walking the dog) to get active. When you have someone else to share your woes with, it feels that much more doable. They can inform you about managing your cholesterol with a cholesterol-lowering medication when eating right and getting proper exercise is not enough. You have plenty of options. And don't be afraid to ask questions! Doctors generally like to see LDL cholesterol between 135-160, but they do consider other factors, like age, smoking and your family history, when determining the optimal level of LDL that you should have. You may or may not be a candidate for medication. Whatever your doctor thinks is probably best for you. Statins are the most commonly prescribed form of medication for lowering cholesterol. If a healthy routine doesn't do it, these bad boys can lower your levels by 20 to 50%! | Get social support. Get knowledgeable. Raise your HDL levels. Find an LDL-lowering buddy. Talk to your doctor. |
There are many legal issues involved with separating from your spouse. You are advised to meet with a family law attorney and discuss the separation. Each person's separation is different, and only a qualified attorney can identify and untangle any legal issues. To find a family law attorney, you can contact your local or state bar association and ask for a referral. Once you have the name of an attorney, you should call and schedule a consultation. Ask ahead of time how much the attorney charges. You and your wife need to discuss who will take care of the children. Generally, it is best for the parent who stays in the house to have custody, since there is rarely a good reason to remove children from familiar surroundings. You might find it easier to leave the house but want to seek custody of your children at a later date. In this situation, you need to remain closely involved with your children. Make sure to visit often and also have your children frequently spend the night with you. In fact, you and your wife should draft a temporary child custody agreement. It does not need to be particularly detailed, but it should identify when each parent will have custody of the children. You and your wife could also agree to divide your time in the home. For example, you could both pay to rent an apartment in town. On Mondays through Thursdays, you could stay in the apartment while your wife stays at home. On Fridays through Sundays, you could then stay in the home while your wife is in the apartment. If you aren't the person who will take care of your children, then you can expect to pay child support to your wife. You must pay child support even if you aren't divorced. There really isn't any wriggle room for getting out of child support payments, so you might as well try to estimate how much you will have to pay each month. There are many online calculators you can use to estimate monthly support payments. You enter information about your salary and the number of children that you have, and the calculator estimates your payments. See Calculate Child Support for more information. Your wife may have abused you or the children. In these situations, you will need to get a restraining order. You can get a restraining order, also called a protective order, by stopping into your local courthouse and asking for the forms. See Get a Protective Order for more information. Sometimes separation is temporary, but other times separation can be permanent. In some states, you can get a “legal separation,” which is like a divorce although you remain legally married. When you legally separate, you divide assets and debts just as divorced people do. You also settle on child custody arrangements. You should discuss this option with your attorney and identify your reasons for seeking legal separation: You might want to stay married but legally separate if either you or your wife has a religious objection to divorce. Legal separation can also be helpful if one spouse needs to stay on the other's insurance or if one spouse is close to qualifying for spousal Social Security benefits. You can begin the legal separation process by drafting a marital separation agreement, which is like a divorce settlement agreement. You and your wife agree on a division of assets, debts, child support, and spousal support (alimony). Although you can create a marital separation agreement if you separate temporarily, they are more common for people who choose to permanently separate. The marital separation agreement becomes a contract between you and your wife. If either of you violate the agreement, the other could sue in court. You each should have your own attorney draft and look over the agreement. | Consult with a family law attorney. Discuss child custody issues. Estimate child support payments. Get a restraining order, if necessary. Decide whether to legally separate. Draft a marital separation agreement. |
Attend regular appointments with your therapist so you can work on your treatment goals. Your therapist will help you recognize your symptoms and cope with them. Additionally, they'll help you manage your mood swings and adjust your thought processes. Talk to your therapist to create a treatment plan that works for you. If you have insurance, it may cover your treatment, so check your benefits. You can find a therapist online or through your insurance. Bipolar disorder affects people differently, so it's important to understand how your episodes work and what you typically experience. Write down how you feel every day, as well as what's going on in your life. Then, use this information to look for patterns and triggers so you can manage your symptoms moving forward. For example, you might have a pattern of swinging between depression and mania, you might have mixed episodes, or you might experience depression during the colder months and mania during the warmer months. Common triggers for bipolar episodes include stress, issues at work or school, changing seasons, reduced sleep, financial issues, and conflict with friends or family. so it won't trigger an episode. Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be harmful if you have a lot of it. Additionally, stress is a common trigger for both mania and depression, so managing it can help you cope with your condition. Identify coping strategies to help you manage your stress. Then, incorporate these strategies into your daily life so your stress doesn't overwhelm you. For instance, color in an adult coloring book, talk to a friend, do something creative, walk in nature, play with your pet, use aromatherapy, or do puzzles. You need a community to help you deal with your bipolar disorder, so ask your friends and loved ones to be there for you. Talk to them when you're feeling stable, if possible. Let them know that your mood can vary and what you need when you're having an episode. Ask them to help you when you need it. If you want specific types of help, tell them exactly what you want. You might say, “If I start talking about harming myself, please call my doctor immediately and don't leave me alone until I'm under my doctor's care or feeling better.” You might also say, “If you think my behavior is getting erratic, please call my doctor or my mom. They'll help me get the care I need.” Coping with bipolar disorder is difficult, and it's hard for people who don't have it to truly understand what you're going through. Fortunately, you can find people who've had similar experiences at a support group. Ask your doctor about support groups in your area or look online. Sharing your story may help you find support. Plus, you can learn better coping strategies from people who've had similar experiences. Your bipolar disorder can make it hard for you to succeed at work or school, and that's not your fault. You might be nervous to share your diagnosis with others, and you don't have to do anything you don't want to do. However, it may help to talk to them about your needs if you know that simple accommodations can help. For instance, you might do better in school if your teacher gives you an extra day on assignments while you're depressed, or you might be able to focus better during mania if you can walk the halls for a few minutes. At work, you might do better with flexible work hours or access to a window. Don't stop taking your medication without your doctor's permission, even if you feel better. Bipolar disorder is a biological condition, and your medication is helping regulate your brain chemistry. Stopping can have serious side effects and may cause your symptoms to return. Keep taking your medication as directed by your doctor. If you have questions or concerns about your medication, talk to your doctor about them. In some cases, an episode can get so severe that your behavior is out of control. When this happens, a crisis plan can help your doctor and loved ones ensure that you get the type of care you want and need. Prepare your plan with your doctor while you're feeling stable. Include the following in your plan: A list of your doctors and their contact information A list of your medications and how much you're taking Information about when you want others to take responsibility for you Your treatment preferences Who is allowed to make treatment decisions for you and their contact information | Work with a therapist who's experienced with managing bipolar disorder. Keep a mood diary so you can recognize your own patterns. Manage stress Build a support system of people you trust. Join a support group for people with bipolar disorder. Talk to your boss or teacher about accommodations you need, if necessary. Take your medication as prescribed. Create a crisis plan for severe episodes. |
Such sources include websites, Internet communications, governmental and organizational documents, manufacturer specifications, some survey research and some periodicals and works of art. Be sure that you obtain the source from its original creator, manufacturer, writer, artist, or publisher's website. Some places where you can find sources online include: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)'s website U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health website Google Scholar Search Google Patents Search The Internet Archive Project Gutenberg, a producer of free electronic books Wikisource, a repository of source texts Regular public libraries may not have primary source documents. University libraries and the Library of Congress usually include more sources. Check online databases regardless. Many libraries subscribe to databases that you may be able to use to see abstracts or even the full text of journal articles. Contact your school, university, or local public library. One of the librarians can help you. Start communicating your request for the sources to entries on this list asking for information on how you may obtain them. All libraries can obtain books, articles, and sometimes copies of primary sources, typically delivered to your local library. | Start by retrieving sources that can be retrieved online. Start searching within libraries for the rest of the sources. Compile a list containing the sources you could not acquire using the first steps. Compile a list of the citations of any sources you couldn't obtain thus far. Use WorldCat to see if you can obtain your remaining sources from a different library nearby, or just request it through Interlibrary Loan. |
You can also call or email your county election office asking them to send you an application. Visit http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/ and click on your respective county. You can find your county election office's mailing address, phone number, and email here. When you are applying for or renewing your Minnesota driver's license, there will be a section to register to vote as well. Fill this section out. You can also do this when applying for a state I.D. application or renewal form. Visit http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-paper/ to download the form. You can download the form in 12 different languages, including Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Lao, Oromo, Khmer, Amharic, and S'gaw Karen. Click on your respective language to download the form. Then print out the form. If you need a form in Braille, then call 1-877-600-8683. Do this once you have the form. Fill out all of the required information, including your name, address, citizenship, age, and identification number. The deadline for registering on paper is 21 days before Election Day at 5 p.m. You can mail your application to the Secretary of State's office. You can also mail the application to the county election office. Visit http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/ to obtain your county election office's mailing address. The Secretary of State's mailing address is: 60 Empire Dr., Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, 55103. You can also drop off your application in-person. If you live in or near Saint Paul, MN, then drop off your application at your Secretary of State's office. If not, then drop off your application at your county election office. Visit http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/find-county-election-office/ to obtain your county election office's address. | Pick up an application from your county election office. Fill out an application when applying for your Minnesota driver’s license. Download and print out the form. Fill out the application. Mail the application. Drop off the application. |
You might think that clearing a blemish overnight would require you to scrub the skin repeatedly the night before; however, washing too much can dry out and irritate skin. If you dry out skin too much in an attempt to clear it, you can potentially wake up the next morning with even more blemishes than you went to sleep with. Washing twice a day is a great overall way to get and keep clear skin. Even if the blemish does not disappear completely, washing the appropriate amount reduces redness around blemishes to help reduce the appearance of them. Over-washing, on the other hand, will cause the dry skin to appear redder and irritated. In addition to washing the proper amount, you should also make sure you’re washing with the correct cleanser. Grainy soaps or those with harsh chemicals can dry out skin as well. Dry skin then goes into overdrive on oil production, which can actually lead to more breakouts rather than fewer. Instead use a mild, oil-free cleanser with a dermatologist recommended ingredient such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. In addition to simply “oil free,” the cleanser may also be labelled as “nonacnegenic” or “noncomedogenic.” Any of these labels are fine because they all mean that the product will not clog pores. | Avoid over-washing. Use a mild, oil-free cleanser. |
Head down to your local gardening center, greenhouse, or plant nursery and browse their selection of ready-to-sow seed packets. You can often find starter kits for a wide range of species, including both flowering plants and edible crops. Be sure to follow the instructions provided on the package closely to ensure that your plants are successful. Sunflowers, poppies, and daisies are common seed starters, along with vegetables like carrots, cucumber, radish, and cabbage. Raising your plants from seed can be a very rewarding experience, and is often a sign of a skilled gardener. Some plants are easier to care for after they've already been started. After deciding what kind of seedling or sapling you want to grow, making room for it in your garden is as easy as digging a hole, dropping the root structure inside, and making sure its water and nutrient needs are met. Temperamental species like roses, boronia, and most small trees fall under this category. Hardening off potted plants can help them gradually acclimate to their new growing conditions. You can accomplish this by leaving them outside for an additional hour every day for 1-2 weeks, making your waterings more frequent in the meantime. Clip the uppermost stems from flowers like roses, hydrangeas, and geraniums and place them in fresh, well-drained soil. Once they take root, dig them up and replant them alongside their parent plants. With careful attention, they'll begin to flourish on their own. Keep newly-planted cuttings covered with clear plastic bags to increase the humidity around them and help them grow faster. Propagating plants from cuttings is a cost-effective way to multiply their numbers or give them a second chance without having to start over from scratch. If you lack the room needed to cultivate adjoining plots, one practical solution is to construct raised beds that consolidate more growing room into less square footage. You may also be able to find a place for box planters and other elevated containers on walls, window ledges, or fence posts. Stakes and trellises will allow vertical growers like tomatoes, beans, and creeping vine to move upwards rather than outwards. A lattice draped with wisteria or honeysuckle can pull double duty as both a space-saving measure and a means of presentation. | Grow your plants from seeds. Transplant young container plants for easy cultivation. Keep your favorite plants going by taking cuttings. Use helpful gardening structures to maximize your space. |
Tarantulas can sustain injuries or even die if they are disturbed while they are molting. Therefore, it is important to leave your tarantula alone while she molts. Plan to leave your tarantula while she is showing signs of molting and for at least one week following a molt. Wait at least one week after a molt to pick up and/or hold your tarantula. After your tarantula has completely shed her exoskeleton, you can remove it from her cage. Try using a pair of tweezers to pick the exoskeleton up. Your tarantula will be sensitive and prone to injury following a molt, which means that its normal prey might harm her. Therefore, do not feed your tarantula for at least a few days following a molt. While your tarantula cannot hunt following a molt, she will still need to drink water. Make sure your tarantula has plenty of fresh water at all times. | Leave your tarantula be. Remove the exoskeleton from the cage after your tarantula molts. Skip feedings for three to five days after your tarantula has molted. |
Washing your hair strips away moisture, which leads to frizz. Try to shampoo you hair once a week and never more than a couple times a week. Instead of washing it, just apply a little leave-in conditioner to the ends of your hair each day, or you can treat the ends of your hair with regular conditioner when you’re in the shower. If you’re too intimidated by the thought of cutting out shampoo, try a cleansing conditioner that will gently remove oil while still moisturizing your hair. When you apply shampoo, only lather up the hair around your scalp. It's the youngest and most oily area of your hair, while the ends are the oldest and driest, so they don't need the same amount of washing. Massage the shampoo into your roots with your fingers and then rinse it out. Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your hair while it's still wet. To help prevent breakage, try combing it while the conditioner is still in your hair, then rinse when you’re done. Don't wait until your hair starts to dry to comb it. If you wait too long, combing can make hair frizzy. | Cut down on shampooing your hair. Shampoo only your roots. Comb your hair in the shower. |
ularly. Invest in a good vacuum that sucks up dirt from deep within the carpet fibers, especially if you have a shaggy carpet or you live with cats and dogs. Vacuuming regularly keeps your carpet looking and smelling fresh. Vacuum several times a week. If you have pets, you may need to vacuum every day. Don't rush the vacuuming process. Even high-powered vacuums need a moment to grab dust, dirt and fur from the base of the carpet fibers. Run the vacuum over the carpet more than once to ensure it is completely clean. If your carpeting reaches your front door, kitchen, or other areas of your home that tend to get a lot of traffic, consider protecting those areas with throw rugs or plastic carpet protector mats. That way you won't be struggling to clean up clots of dirt and bits of grass with the vacuum cleaner every day. Plastic carpet protector mats have the added bonus of allowing the carpet to be visible through the clear plastic. They are an inconspicuous way to protect your carpet from dirt. Use carpet runners in hallways, which tend to get a lot of foot traffic. Letting spills soak into your carpet and dry makes it much harder to remove the residue. If you can get to a spill right after the accident, you'll save a lot of time later. Use a clean cloth or paper towels to absorb the spill, then pour baking powder over the area and let it sit for 15 minutes. When the spill is completely dry, vacuum it up to a clean carpet. If wine or another colorful liquid is spilled, add a little club soda before sprinkling on the baking soda. Sometimes its impossible to get to a stain right away. If you're faced with an old wine or coffee stain, don't panic; many carpets are pre-treated with stain resistant chemicals, so stains aren't usually difficult to remove. Use a spray bottle full of vinegar to lightly spray the area, then wipe it with a cloth. For deeper stains, saturate the area with vinegar or carpet cleaner, sprinkle with baking soda, and vacuum the area once the baking soda has dried. Don't attempt to scrub stains away from carpets. Scrubbing damages the fibers and makes the area look worse. Don't douse the area with too much vinegar, water, or any other liquid. If it seeps too deeply into the carpet to dry, it could lead to mold growth. Lighter carpets can be effectively cleaned by applying a mixture of lemon and salt. Do a spot treatment in a discreet area to make sure it doesn't stain your carpet a different color. | regularly. Protect heavily-traveled areas of the carpet. Clean up spills right away. Know the right technique for removing older stains. |
by calmly setting boundaries. In most situations, the best way to cope is to stay calm. You can set boundaries by clearly telling the other person what you need from them and what you are comfortable with. Use "I" statements to avoid sounding confrontational. You can say, "I don't feel comfortable talking to you about my political beliefs. I'm going to have to leave the room if you bring the topic up again." Another good boundary to set is how much time you want to spend with them. Try saying, "I don't have time to help you clean your house each week. I'm sorry, but you'll need to find another solution." Even though you love your friends, conflicts often come up, particularly in groups of friends. If you're involved in the drama, talk openly with your friends about what is bothering you. Be honest and use "I" statements so that you don't sound like you're blaming them. If you're not involved directly in the conflict, try to play mediator. Ask your friends to sit down and talk with one another. You can join the conversation to help keep things calm and productive. If communication doesn't work, or if the friendship is no longer positive, it's okay to take a step back from the relationship. Tell your friends that you need a break. Or, if you don't want to hang out anymore, you can make that clear, too. Don't be afraid to let your partner or your family know what you're dealing with. They might have some great advice for you. If you don't have a budget, make one. Keep track of your monthly expenses and income and see where you can make changes. It's also helpful to set attainable goals. Even something as small as putting $25 a week in savings can really make a difference. Focus on paying down your debt as quickly as possible. See a financial planner if you feel like you need some professional guidance. | Deal with difficult family members Communicate with your friends to help alleviate drama. Set a budget and reasonable goals to cope with financial stress. |
The primary cause of a dry nose and throat is a lack of moisture. Using a humidifier may solve the problem. Humidifiers are available as attachments to your oxygen system; in fact, your system may come with one included. They moisten the oxygen, preventing dryness. Using the humidifier is most important if you are using a trans-tracheal tube. If you are using other methods, the humidifier won't hurt, but you may not need it; you can use a nasal saline spray instead. Always use sterile or distilled water with your humidifier. Tap water can cause blockages or mineral sedimentation inside the tube. Change the water in the bottle every one or two days. Once a week, clean the entire humidifier (as well as the cannula, if applicable, and rubber tube) with distilled water and soap. Doing so will prevent microorganisms from building up and infecting your respiratory tract. In addition to the built-in humidifier, you can try using a room humidifier to add moisture to your environment. Room humidifiers are especially useful at night, when people tend to breathe through their mouths. Clean your room humidifier regularly – at least once a week – to prevent the build up of microorganisms. If you don't have access to a room humidifier, you can use a kettle. Fill it with water, and heat it on the stove until it boils; water vapor will come out of the nozzle, humidifying the air. Repeat as often as necessary. Tubes and nasal cannula need to be kept in good condition to minimize side effects. In addition to the regular cleaning, you should use a mild detergent and water to periodically clean these items. You should also replace tubes and cannula every six months. Jellies and other similar products can provide instant relief for a dry, irritated nose, soothing and moisturizing the nasal mucosa. Aloe Vera gels work well, as do many water-soluble products. Your doctor or oxygen cylinder provider may have a specific recommendation about the best jelly, lotion, or balm to use. Whichever you decide on, apply a thin layer to your upper lip and inside your nostrils, using a clean cotton swab. Repeat two or three times a day. Be careful not to apply too much and not to get any in the cannula, if that's the method of oxygen delivery you are using. You don't want to interrupt oxygen flow, as this will reduce the effectiveness of your treatment. Do not use petroleum-based products, such as petroleum jelly. These products are a fire hazard when used with oxygen tanks. Sesame seed oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-viral properties, and it can soothe your mucous membranes. Apply a thin coating of the oil inside your nostrils and above your upper lip, using a clean cotton swab. Repeat two or three times a day. Sesame seed oil is found at most natural food stores. Saline spray, which is available at most pharmacies, contains a 0.9% sodium chloride solution, which is equal to that of your body fluids and secretions. The spray will rehydrate the mucous surface of your nose and throat. Spray one puff into each nostril every one or two areas (or as needed – the spray is safe to use as often as you want). Wipe the nozzle with sterile gauze or tissue after each use. If the salty taste doesn't bother you, you can also spray saline into the back of your throat. If nothing seems to be working adequately to prevent a dry nose and throat, talk to your physician. He or she may recommend a nasal decongestant (such as Oxymetazoline or Xylometazoline), which can be used every four to six hours. Your doctor may also prescribe an antihistamine or steroid medication to deal with itching and irritation in your nose and throat. The particular drug and dose will depend on your specific circumstances. | Use a built-in humidifier. Add humidity to the room. Keep your equipment in good condition. Try lubricating jelly. Apply sesame seed oil. Spray saline into your nose and throat. Talk to your doctor about medications. |
In some cases, people with high cortisol levels become sick easier than people with lower levels. This is because cortisol suppresses the immune system as a way to save energy and use it to combat stress. In addition, some research indicates that anxiety may also be related to lowered immunity. Wash your hands frequently and take care when you are around people with colds and other contagious illnesses. For example, you may want to ‘fist bump’ instead of shaking hands with your sniffling co-worker. Get regular health check-ups and recommended immunizations. For example, consider getting flu and pneumonia vaccines. You may want to take supplements such as vitamins C, B6, E, and also zinc and magnesium. These micro-nutrients have been reported to support immune health. One of the commons effects of high stress, high cortisol levels, and anxiety is trouble sleeping. And, in turn, trouble sleeping can leave you feeling tired, confused, and irritable which can make you feel more stressed and raise your cortisol levels and anxiety. Try to get enough sleep each night to feel rested the next day. Create a sleep routine that allows you to get six to eight hours of sleep each night. For example, you might have to go to bed an hour or so earlier to make sure you’re getting at least six hours of sleep. Try to start preparing for bed about an hour in advance in order to relax yourself. For instance, an hour before you go to bed you might take a bath and read a book while having some apple cider. Make sure that you avoid light from screens, such as from your phone, television, or computer before bedtime. The blue light that these screens emit can interfere with your sleep. Physical activity is a great way to boost your overall health as well as manage stress, high cortisol, and anxiety. Being active can calm you, energize you, reduce tension, and help address the heart disease, weight gain, and belly fat associated with high cortisol levels. Low intensity exercise has been found in some studies to lower cortisol levels. Consider taking a daily walk, trying Pilates, or giving tai chi a try. Some research suggests that physical activity may also help manage anxiety. Consistently high cortisol levels have been related to digestive problems and weight issues. In addition, eating processed, high fat foods has been related to increased anxiety. Although there is no food that can eliminate stress from your life, there are certain foods that can boost your overall health and that have specific benefits that can help lower your cortisol levels and your anxiety. Include healthy proteins like lean white meats, nuts, and beans in your meals and snacks. They contain tryptophan which helps your body make serotonin which helps you feel calmer. Berries like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries contain phytonutrients and antioxidants that boost your immune system. Most seafood contains omega-3 fatty acids which can reduce anxiety and high cortisol levels. Leafy greens like spinach and kale are packed with folate which helps your brain make dopamine, a chemical that can help you feel less tense and more happy. Drink water, tea, and natural juices instead of drinks with lots of sugar, artificial ingredients, or caffeine. For instance, try starting your day with a glass of water. A number of research studies have investigated the effectiveness of several herbal supplements and remedies on both anxiety and cortisol levels. Although you shouldn't believe any herbal remedy that claims it will ‘cure’ you permanently, there are herbal supplements that do have proven benefits when it comes to lower cortisol levels and reducing anxiety. Ashwagandha, an Indian herb, has been found in some studies to decrease both cortisol levels and feelings of anxiety. Some research suggests that phosphatidylserine, a natural occurring compound in the body, may lower cortisol levels and decrease anxiety. | Boost your immune system. Make sleep a priority. Get active. Eat stress-reducing foods. Consider herbal remedies. |
Firing up the app takes you to a screen with two buttons: The “Gallery” button and the “Create New” button. The “Gallery” button allows you take a look at the posters you have created. The “Create New” button lets you create new posters. To begin, tap on the “Create New” button. Tap the blue ribbon with three horizontal bars for access to shapes that you can add to your new poster. You can select any of the different styles already available in the app, just tap on any one of them to select the one you want to use. Blocks with the small grocery cart on their top left indicate additional themes that are available for $0.99. A pop-up bar will appear asking if you want to add any photo from your photo album or take a picture with your camera. You can select any of the options to add a photo or you can leave the poster as is, without a photo. You can do this by tapping on the three horizontal bars at the bottom. Tapping the capital T button will allow you to insert or change texts. You can also change the font style, size, and color. Do this by clicking the plus (+) sign. When you like what you see, just press “Next.” The app will now give you various looks of the poster you created with different effects on each one. Tap the one that you like. When you’re done creating your poster, select “Save.” If you don't like what you created and want to make changes, you can click on “Go Back.” You also have the option to share your poster; just tap “Share.” | View the home interface. Start creating a new poster. Add shapes. Add themes. Insert a photo. Adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation. Add texts. Add another section box to the poster. Go over your creation. Select effects. Save your changes. |
Using a pan that's at least 18 by 24 inches (46 cm × 61 cm) will allow you to make a large batch of paper all at once. The amount of water you add at this point is up to you. Filling the pan over halfway full will result in a thin pulp and delicate paper. Filling it less than a third full will give you very thick pulp and tough, fibrous paper. A large casserole pan works great for this step. You could also use a large, rectangular plastic bin. The basin should be a little wider and longer than your frame and approximately the same shape. | Fill a large pan at least one-third of the way full with warm tap water. |
Great works of literature share elements across the genres. In order for your students to excel at creative writing, they need to know the fundamentals of storytelling. As a result, you need to spend some time focusing on the core elements of storytelling. Focus instruction time on teaching: Theme. The theme of a story is its message or the main idea behind it. Setting. The setting of a story is the location or time it takes place in. Plot. The plot is the overall story, narrative, or sequence of events. Characterization. Characterization is how a character or person in a story is explained or presented to the reader. Conflict and dramatic action. Conflict and dramatic action are the main events of focus in the story. These events are often tense or exciting and are used to lure the reader in. While creative writing is an exercise in expressing individual creativity through writing, the trick to great creative writing is to make it truly compelling and engaging for the reader. The more engaging the story, the more creative the work will be as a whole. Explain how your students, as writers, can appeal to the humanity of their readers. One great way to do this is to ask them to explore character development. By developing the characters in their story, readers will become invested in the story. Discuss the triggers that engage readers in an effective story. Most great stories start with a problem, which is solved with the resolution, or conclusion of the story. Encourage students to create an engaging problem that will hook the readers in the first few pages of a short story or novel. Let your students know the importance of interesting settings with compelling tone and atmosphere. The tone and atmosphere are essentially the “feel” of the story. This is important in creating a gripping story that is well-rounded. By setting the tone and atmosphere of a story, the author will establish his or her attitude to the subject and the feel of the story. Tone can be positive, neutral, or negative. Atmosphere can be dark, happy, or neither. Descriptive words like “darkness” or “sunshine” can help set both the tone and atmosphere. While a student might be a great writer, without the use of active verbs, their story may be dry and not really compelling. To cure this, you should ask your students to use active verbs throughout their story. Active verbs are a great way to make stories come alive. Active verbs are used to show action in the story. Active verbs are very often a better alternative to passive voice, as it keeps your writing clear and concise for your readers. For example, instead of writing “The cat was chased by the dog” your student can write “The dog chased the cat.” | Introduce the important elements of storytelling. Encourage students to engage the reader. Explain the importance of tone and atmosphere. Promote the use of active verbs. |
Your cat won't really care what the room looks like, as long as it has plenty of cat-friendly elements, so this part is for you. Paint the room a fun color and decorate the walls with hearts, fish, mice, or nature pictures. Wall decals, removable wall paper, and stencils are all relatively inexpensive ways to add some interest to an otherwise boring wall. The flooring that is already in your room may be fine, but if you need new flooring, make sure that it is cat friendly. You will want to choose something that is durable and easy to keep clean. If your cat tends to have accidents outside of her litter box, you should probably avoid carpet and hardwood flooring. Tile, vinyl, and linoleum are much easier to clean. If you are converting a room with a concrete floor, such as a basement laundry room, you can also apply an epoxy finish to the floor. If the flooring you choose is cold and hard, like tile, consider adding some inexpensive and machine-washable throw rugs. Attach pictures to a bulletin board, frame them, or attach poster-sized printouts of your cat to your walls. To enhance the cat theme, add some extra posters and knickknacks with pictures of cats, paw prints, or fish. If you have shelves, you can adorn them with books about cats. You probably want to make your cat room comfortable for humans as well so that you can spend some time cuddling and playing with your cat. Make sure to put a comfortable couch or chair in the room. You can also add a television if you plan on spending time in the room with your cat. Remember to keep the cat room quiet and calm. It's fine for you to visit her, but don't invite lots of friends to hang out in the cat room. When you are in the cat room, let your cat come to you instead of removing her from her perch or hiding spot. . If your cat room also serves another purpose and you don't want to look at a litter box, find a creative way to keep it out of sight. You can put it behind a decorative screen or create an enclosure for it. You can even disguise the enclose as a piece of furniture. | Paint it. Think about the flooring. Show off pictures of your cat. Give yourself a place to hang out with your cat. Hide the litter box |
Goals should be definitive and if possible, include numbers that can be measured later to assess progress effectively. Avoid generalizations or wording that can be interpreted several different ways. Specificity in improvement goals will prevent misunderstandings of expectations between you and your employee. Some examples of specific goals are: ”Employee will produce at least 150 units per month.” ”Employee will clock in for work no later than 9:00 a.m. every day.” "Employee will have no more than one calculation error per report.” Any resources that your employee has access to should be listed (and possibly explained). This helps you document that you've provided help for the employee and gives them an idea of the tools that can help him or her to improve. Make sure the employee is aware of these supports and how he or she should use them appropriately. These resources can include funds, training materials, time away from normal responsibilities, or other people's time and expertise. For example, an employee who is struggling with time management could be given access to an administrative scheduling tool that helps organize and set time goals for work completed. This will keep the employee on track in achieving the goals in his or her plan to make steady progress toward overall performance improvement. State the start and end date in the employee's performance improvement plan, usually a 30-90 day period. Provide dates in between the start and end dates and identify benchmark goals to be met on those dates. To avoid any confusion on the part of the employee, be as specific as possible in how you will evaluate his or her progress toward achieving goals. Different goals will require different methods of measurement. For example, if improved attendance is the goal, state how you will keep track of an employee's attendance. Some examples are: "Employee will clock in using _______ computer software; supervisor will review attendance records on this program." "Employee will report to supervisor at the start of each work day." Include the specific actions that you will take if the targets are met or unmet by the end of the performance improvement plan. Your employee should be made fully aware of what will happen when the plan ends, so that he or she knows what to expect in moving forward. Some examples of consequences include: "Employee is on probation until he or she successfully completes at least three of the five targets outlined in performance improvement plan." "Employment will be terminated if two or more targets outlined in performance improvement plan are not met." "Employee will be reassigned to the position of________if all targets outlined in performance improvement plan are not met." It's important to review a performance improvement plan thoroughly with your employee so that you both understand and feel comfortable with the terms of the plan. This is an agreement between two parties and can serve as a legal document in the future, if necessary. Provide the employee with a copy of the performance improvement plan. Verbally walk through each aspect of it with him or her. Allow the employee to respond and give feedback. Make any necessary adjustments to the plan to ensure it meets the needs of both parties. Get verbal affirmation from the employee that he or she fully comprehends the terms of the plan. Sign off on the plan with your employee to acknowledge its receipt and review. | Establish specific, measurable improvement goals for your employee. Include a detailed list of available resources. Create a timeline to achieve performance improvement goals. Identify the metric that will be used to measure progress. State the intended consequences following the completion of the performance improvement plan. Review performance improvement plan with your employee. |
Position yourself on either the side of the horse. Place the end of the measuring tape or stick on the ground at the base of the hoof. If you are using a measuring tape, you may want to have a helper hold the bottom of the tape while you check the measurement at the top. The withers is located at the top of the shoulders between the neck and back. It is the highest point on a horse other than its head. Although the highest point on a horse is actually the top of its head, also known as the poll, since a horse moves its head up and down frequently it is difficult to record this measurement accurately. Since you are pulling the measuring tape up on the side of the horse and the withers height is at the center of the horse's body, you can use a stick that you span from on the top of the withers to the measuring tape to find the exact height. If the stick is held level, where the stick intersects with the measuring tape is the height of the horse. Most measuring sticks have an attachment that sticks out and makes a level measurement from the withers. If your horse isn't used to a measuring stick, this can be very alarming to it. Always go very slowly the first time you measure your horse with a stick. When taking subsequent measurements, go as slowly as needed in order for your horse to feel comfortable. | Start your measurement at one of the horse's front hooves. Pull the measuring device straight up to the top of the withers. Use a stick to help determine the exact height of the horse, if necessary. |
Like all prescription drugs, medication for ASD has a risk of dependence. Because of this, it is common to find these drugs sold illegally on the street. Never take any medication that your doctor hasn't prescribed. In the wrong doses, this medication can worsen your symptoms and even cause death. SSRIs are considered the first-line medication for treating ASD. They work by altering the levels of serotonin in your brain, which helps improve mood and lessen feelings of anxiety. This class of drugs remains the most popular treatment for a number of mental health disorders. Common types of SSRIs include sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), and escitalopram (Lexapro). amitriptyline and imipramine have been shown to be effective treatment for ASD. Tricyclic antidepressant work by increasing the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin available to the brain. Benzodiazepine is often prescribed to reduce anxiety, so it can be beneficial for people suffering from ASD. It also works as a sleep aid, which helps alleviate the insomnia that often goes along with ASD. Common types of benzodiazepine include clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan). | Speak with your doctor before taking any medication. Take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Take Tricyclic antidepressants. Try benzodiazepine. |
Most backyard tillers are front-tine tillers, and the depth to which these till is controlled by a metal part that slides along behind the tines. To keep track of your depth, move the depth adjustor up or down. For the first pass with the tiller, the depth adjustor should be all the way up, as you don't want to go too deep on your first till. If the depth adjustor is up all the way, you don't have to tip the tines down as far to get the pin off the ground, meaning your pass will be shallow. Always wear safety glasses when tilling, as rocks, dirt, and debris can be thrown around by the tines. It's also a good idea to wear long sleeves and pants to protect your arms and legs from projectiles. Heavy or steel toe boots are also recommended to protect your toes from the tines. Never wear sandals or open-toed shoes when operating a tiller, lawn mower, or other machine with blades. Motorized tillers have an On and Off switch located on the engine. While you can't flip the switch and turn the tiller on, the machine does have to be on before you can start the motor. Tillers are motor-powered machines, and before you can start the engine, you have to open the throttle. This will allow fuel into the engine. Many tillers will have a rabbit and turtle on the throttle to indicate the position. When you're starting your tiller, push the lever to the rabbit to open the throttle. The choke is a valve that controls air intake in the engine. In order to start your engine, you want to engage the choke and close the valve, as this will provide a richer fuel supply to the engine, making it easier to start. If the engine gets too much air when it's trying to start up, it won't have enough fuel to get going. Locate the recoil start on the engine. Grab the handle and pull back in one motion to start the engine. If it doesn't work on the first try, let the cord pull back and try again. As soon as the engine has started up, disengage the choke. | Set the depth adjuster. Put on personal safety equipment. Turn the machine on. Open the throttle. Engage the choke. Pull the cord to start the engine. |
People usually love to talk about themselves, and feel flattered when another person takes an interest in them. It's also a great way to learn about a person and see if there's any chemistry between you. Ask her questions and get to know her. Great opening questions include: “Which school did you go to before you came here?” “I didn't see you on the bus; does somebody drive you to school?” “Have you taken Algebra with Ms. Smith?” If she doesn't know you or doesn't seem interested in sharing, back off. You don't want to come off as creepy. If a girl likes you, she’ll want to talk to you. Say something like, “Is this seat taken?” or “Do you know what the cafeteria is serving for lunch today?” If she replies with more than a short, 1-word answer, that's a good sign! Continue the conversation that you just started. Remember that girls can be shy, too! It may take a few short conversations over a period of a few weeks for her to start opening up to you. Don't take it as a bad sign if she doesn't launch into a full-blown conversation with you right away. For both guys and girls, it's common to compliment someone if you’re interested or find them attractive. Pay attention even to subtle compliments, which could be as innocuous as, “Wow, you did a great job on the math homework,” or “Your hair looks cool today, are you styling it any differently?” It's always nice to return compliments, too. This can let a girl know you’re interested. If she compliments your jacket, for example, say “thank you,” and then tell her you like her earrings, for example. If a girl likes you, she may attempt to talk to you and start conversations. If she has a question, take note if she goes out of her way to ask you instead of anyone else. This shows that she has an interest in you as a person, and wants to get to know you better. As with nearly all of these signs, starting conversations could indicate that a girl has either a platonic or romantic interest in you. There's no real way to know for sure without taking a direct approach, like asking her out. If a girl likes you or is interested in spending more time together, she may casually bring up events or places where the two of you could hang out. She may not be asking for a date at this point, but the hang-out can still be a fun, low-key to spend time together and see if there's a mutual attraction. For example, if she says “I really want to see that new Marvel movie this weekend!” say something like “I’ve been wanting to see it too! Any chance you’re free to see it on Saturday evening?” Get it out of the way! Body language and verbal clues can be helpful, but until you ask a girl out, you won't actually know how she feels about you. If you’re nervous, you don't have to ask her out on an official date. Instead, ask her if she’d like to get a coffee or have some other low-pressure interaction. Say something like, “I’ve enjoyed talking with you over the past few days. Any chance you’d be interested in grabbing a soda together after school?” | Ask her about herself. Ask her a simple question. Notice if she compliments you. Pay attention if she frequently initiates conversations with you. Listen to her ideas and let her know you’re interested in hanging out. Ask her out and see what she says. |
When you start to submit your work, begin small. Go for smaller presses over large journals. The bigger journals in the literary community (e.g., Tin House, Ploughshares) get many more submissions that can be read closely and carefully. A lot of more popular journals have a submission rate between 6 or 7%. When you're first starting out, look into startup journals or mid-level journals. Resources like Poetry Foundation or Poets and Writers will give you a sense of how well-established a journal is, and it's rough number of readers and subscribers. If you're published in a range of small journals, your voice may become increasingly recognizable. You'll also be able to draft a much better cover letter, as you'll be able to boast of a handful of existing publications. This will bolster your chance of acceptance at a bigger journal, as this increases the likelihood a reader will give your work careful consideration when working through piles of submissions. Every literary journal has different submissions guidelines. Remember, even small journals get many, many submissions. Readers are often looking for any excuse to toss out a submission, and if you fail to follow guidelines, your work may not be read. Read submissions guidelines carefully before sending out your poetry. Journals vary in terms of how many poems they expect you to submit. Some prefer 3 to 5 poems, while others prefer less. How you send your poems often varies. A specific font may be required. If you're submitting poetry online, you may need to send the file in a particular format. For example, a journal may prefer PDF files for poetry as this keeps the poem's original formatting and spacing intact. If you're submitting your poems through regular mail, the majority of publishers request you include a self addressed stamped envelope with your poetry. This is so the journals can easily send you a rejection or acceptance letter. Make sure to proofread your poems several times before sending them out. You do not want to send anything containing typos to a literary journal. Most publishers require you submit a brief cover letter with your work. Your cover letter is a brief tool you use to introduce your work and yourself. A quality cover letter may increase the likelihood your work will be read closely. Figure out the poetry editor of the magazine you're submitting to. You want to use the name of the poetry editor rather than "To Whom it May Concern" or "Dear Editors." Mention something specific about the journal. This shows you read the journal and understand its style, and that you're more likely to be submitting work that matches that style. Mention how long you've admired the journal, and include the name of a specific poem you liked. Include a very brief bio, including relevant details. If you have an MFA, mention where it's from and when you graduated. Briefly list any previous publications or honors. If won a contest for your poetry through another journal, for example, mention that here. Some journals accept simultaneous submissions, but usually require you to inform readers if this is a simultaneous submission. If you've sent this poem anywhere else, mention this in the cover letter. Magazines, universities, and literary organizations often hold contests to help find emerging poets. Contests can help you gain name recognition in the poetry world. They often come with prizes, like a cash prize and/or publication in a journal. Keep in mind your chance of winning a contest is generally very slim. Apply to a minimal number of contests, and look for contests with small entry fees or no entry fees at all. Some contests publish finalists and/or high quality entries in anthologies (available for purchase). So you do not necessarily have to win to be published and gain recognition. However, be sure to be careful when giving permission to be published if you are selected so you retain all rights to your works. Keep in mind that you do not have to buy the anthology you are published in, if a contest says you have to pay to be put in their collection then it is most likely a scam and/or not worth it. | Start small. Follow submissions guidelines carefully. Write a good cover letter when sending your poems out. Try submitting to contests. |
Wait several weeks or months to receive an email from one of Southwest's Human Resources (HR) representatives. Continue corresponding with this individual, and wait for them to schedule a phone interview. Prepare for a variety of topics, including general questions about your motivations to work for Southwest. Additionally, get ready to share examples of times in your previous jobs where you were a great team player. For instance, if you took the initiative and covered for a variety of shifts for your co-workers, mention that in the interview. Keep in mind that the preliminary interview won't be as in-depth as the in-person interview. The employment process usually takes a long time. Past employees have waited up to eight months before scheduling an in-person interview with the airline. Go to Dallas to attend an interview with hiring associates. Before attending this meeting, try to anticipate what questions your employers will ask. Prepare yourself for theoretical questions, and be ready to explain how your qualifications make you a great fit for the job. For instance, the hiring associates might ask you how you’d plan to manage a long, international flight without feeling tired out. Be ready to cite instances in your past jobs where you’ve had to work long hours, and how you were successful during those shifts. Get ready for general questions, such as why you want to work as a flight attendant for Southwest. Additionally, prepare yourself for questions revolving your experience with tough situations in a team setting. Think back to any past customer service work you’ve had in the past, and mention ways you positively stood out in the workplace and were able to diffuse negative situations. To gain more experience before applying as a flight attendant, consider working as a retail associate or another job involving customer service. Wait for HR representatives to contact you with special forms for the hiring process. Once Southwest officially hires you, you’ll have to go through a background check and perform a drug test to prove that you’re healthy and legally qualified for the position. Follow the guidelines set by the company, and try to get these tests and checks completed as soon as possible. Be prepared to wait a little while for these results to come in. It usually takes a few days for a background check to be processed, but it can take longer depending on what shows up in your personal record. Schedule an appointment to meet with your doctor while you’re waiting for your drug test and background check results to come in. Get a routine check-up to make sure that you’re healthy before starting your new job, and see if you’re up-to-date on all necessary vaccines. Keep a file from this appointment to give to an HR representative or other Southwest employee, if necessary. | Participate in a preliminary phone interview to discuss your qualifications. Go to an individual interview to speak with recruiters. Anticipate plenty of interview questions about your attitude and motivations. Pass a drug test and background check before training for the position. Go to a physical or medical check-up to make sure that you’re healthy. |
It's the rainbow “G” icon on your home screen (or in the app drawer). Before you can start using voice commands with on your Android and other devices, you need to enable it in the settings It's in the tab in the lower-right corner. It has an icon that resembles 3 dots. It's near the bottom of the More menu. It's next to an icon that resembles a gear. This opens your voice settings. It's the first option below the "Okay Google" header. This allows you to access Google Assistant with your voice on your Android device. It's below "Okay Google" voice model. This trains the Google Assistant to recognize your voice. It's the blue button in the lower-right corner. The instructions ask you to say "Ok Google" twice and then "Hey Google" twice. This creates a voice model of your voice. The word “Listening…” will appear on the screen. You can also press and hold home button at the bottom center of the screen on your homescreen. Here are some examples of voice commands you can use with OK Google: Calendars and reminders: “Set an alarm for 7 AM tomorrow morning.” “Remind me to call Susie at 4:30 PM next Tuesday.” “Create a calendar event for Work Party on December 24th at 8 PM.” “What's on my schedule tomorrow?” Google Assistant uses Google Calendars associated with your account. Read "How to Use Google Calendar" to learn more about how to set up Google Calendar. Communication: “Send a text to Mom.” “Start a Hangout with Esme and Charles.” “Listen to voicemail.” Travel: “Fastest route to work.” “What time is my flight?” “Where's the nearest bar?” Google Home: "Play music on living room speaker." "Play a YouTube video on the TV." "Turn bedroom lights on." Read "How to Set Up Google Home" to learn how to add smart devices to your Google Home network. Other searches: “What does Sarcasm mean?” “Track my package.” “What's the tip for a $68 bill?” “Who invented the lead pencil?” | Open the Google app. Tap More …. Tap Settings. Tap Voice. Tap Voice Match. Turn on next to "Access with Voice Match". Tap Retrain voice model. Tap I Agree. Follow the instructions. Say “OK Google” into the microphone. Say a command. |
Most pregnant women can get the necessary iron, iodine, and folic acid from their diet, but your doctor may also suggest taking supplements if you skip meals often, have a low appetite, or have other health issues. Avoid taking supplements without consulting your doctor first. Having too many vitamins and minerals in your body can be harmful to your babies. If you are vegan, or do not eat a lot of dairy in your diet, you may need to take calcium supplements. Vegans may also need a B12 supplement. As well, pregnant women should take a folic acid supplement each day to ensure they have the right amount of folic acid in their system. Do not take fish liver oil supplements, high dose vitamin supplements, or supplements containing vitamin A as these can be harmful to your babies. The FDA does not evaluate or regulate natural herbal supplements, so the quality and strength of the supplement may vary between different manufacturers or even different batches. However, the FDA recommends that pregnant women always check with their doctor about the safety of taking an herbal supplement before buying it or consuming it. Some herbal supplements may contain products that are not safe for pregnant women and may endanger your babies. If you are interested in herbal supplements to help alleviate any issues in your pregnancy, speak to a trained, certified herbalist. Ask your doctor for a referral to a reputable herbal specialist. | Talk to your doctor about vitamin and mineral supplements. Do not double your supplements when you are pregnant with twins. Ask your doctor about herbal supplements before you take them. |
Because of the sheer number of bird species, it can be difficult for the average person to know the species-specific dietary needs for baby birds. Fortunately, some foods are generally acceptable to be used as emergency baby bird food. For example, moistened dry cat or dog food can be fed to baby birds. Puppy chow is especially high in protein—an essential nutrient for baby birds. If you do not have dry cat or dog food, wet cat or dog food is also acceptable. Insects and mealworms are also acceptable as emergency baby bird food. They are both excellent sources of protein. Pre-made emergency baby bird food is also available at your local pet store. It is relatively low-volume and high in calories. It can be added to dry dog or cat food as a supplement. Seed formula is appropriate emergency baby bird food, but only for doves, pigeons, and parrots—these types of birds do not eat insects. Milk should not be a part of the emergency baby bird food that you prepare. Birds do not nurse, so milk is not a part of their natural diet. Bread is another food to avoid giving to a baby bird, since it provides no nutritional value and could cause internal blockage. Pet bird food is also not recommended. Pet bird food may not meet the nutritional requirements of a wild bird. Baby birds obtain water from their food, so it is not necessary to give them water separately. You can find mealworms at your local pet store or bait store. Crush the mealworms’ heads before feeding them to the baby bird. Visit your local pet store to purchase live crickets. Before feeding them to the baby bird, you should seal them in a bag and freeze them for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the crickets will be dead, but will still look and feel like the real thing and will not be too frozen. Crickets are a good source of water for baby birds. Baby birds must be fed very small amounts of food to prevent choking. Dog or cat kibble is much too large to be fed whole to a baby bird, so you must do some extra preparation. One option is to grind the kibble in a blender or food processor to break it into very small bits. You should then moisten it with warm water until it is the consistency of yogurt or feels spongy. Another option is to moisten the kibble first, then break each kibble piece in half by hand. This method could get tedious, so you may prefer to grind up the dry kibble. To achieve the right moistened consistency, use one part food to two parts water. It could take up to an hour before the kibble is at the right consistency. Dry food that is too moist can drown or choke a baby bird, so it is very important to properly moisten the food. | Learn what types of food you can feed a baby bird. Learn what you should not feed a baby bird. Purchase mealworms and/or crickets. Prepare the dry dog or cat food. |
Cape sundews will do well in bright greenhouses or even on a windowsill that gets lots of light. Unlike lots of other carnivorous plants, they don't need to spend part of the year in a lower-temperature “dormancy period.” You also won't be able to overwater these guys -- they love being wet! So long as you’ve got a spot in your garden with full sun, these trumpet-like pitcher plants are for you! There are lots of different Sarracenia varieties that can stay outdoors all year round. They appreciate warm to hot summers and high humidity, and they thrive in in-ground bogs or outdoor pots. Sarracenia purpura does just fine in areas with shorter growing seasons and freezing temperatures over the winter, such as in the Northeastern United States or Southern Canada. Some Sarracenia varieties, including psittancina, rosea, and minor, do better in areas that don't experience harsh winters or long periods of freezing temperatures. Marsh pitcher plants, also called Heliamphora, appreciate a cooler indoor environment. They need lots of light, water, and high humidity, and they’ll do well in any room where you can provide these elements. These plants produce attractive red-greenish “pitchers” that catch their prey. These plants are pretty picky about temperature and light -- they need a cool spot and lots of sunlight! Because they’re so temperamental, they’re not great for beginners. There are lots of different varieties of butterwort, but an easy one to grow is the Mexican Pinguicula. This pretty little plant produces purple flowers and rosettes of silvery leaves. They do well as houseplants so long as they’re kept next to a bright window. These guys are so cool they’ve inspired Broadway musicals! Like Sarracenia, Venus fly traps thrive in outdoor full-sun spots that don't drop below about 20℉ (about -6℃) during the winter. They also make great houseplants so long as they get enough light. | Go with a Cape sundew if you’re a beginner. Choose Sarracenia for a good outdoor plant. Grow a marsh pitcher plant if you want to keep it inside. Plant butterwort for a flowering carnivore. Pick a Venus flytrap for an iconic indoor/outdoor plant. |
Cut lines through the ivy along the ground in order to divide it into large sections. This will make it much easier to remove the ivy from the ground. Pull the sections apart from one another as you cut. Work carefully around plants and saplings you want to keep. If you're working on a hill, cut vertical lines from the top of the hill to the bottom to create sections that you can roll downhill. Lift the edge of one section of ivy and roll it forward on top of itself. Keep rolling the ivy forward until the entire section has been rolled up into a big log of ivy. Move the log to a separate area and continue rolling up sections until you've cleared the area. Mulching the ivy rolls is the best way to dispose of them and ensure they won't take root in the area again. English ivy is difficult to kill with herbicides alone because the plant's leaves contain a waxy barrier that is difficult for products to penetrate. Therefore, the most effective method is to combine manual removal with the use of a herbicide. Glyphosate is the chemical that works most effectively to kill English ivy. Spray the area of ivy you wish to kill, but be careful the glyphosate doesn't reach other plants you want to keep. Herbicides are slow-acting, and must be reapplied every six weeks or so. If you have a patch of ivy you want to preserve, but you'd like to prevent it from spreading, you can use mulch to keep it contained. Simply cover the border of the ivy you want to keep with several inches (about 7 to 8 inches) of shredded or wood chip mulch. You will need to give this method some time; leave the mulch on the ivy for at least 2 seasons. You may need to add new mulch one or more times during a growing season. Another option is to trim the ivy back to contain it. Use a weed eater or edging tool to cut the vines along the border. | Cut the ivy into sections. Roll the sections off the ground. Use herbicides as an alternative. Use mulch to contain ivy you want to keep. |
The most important, yet most frequently overlooked element in the unemployment process is reading the information guide provided by your state's unemployment insurance agency. If you haven't received this information in the mail, contact the nearest unemployment insurance agency office. Anytime you file a report with the unemployment insurance agency, be sure to be as accurate and honest as possible. Doing so will help your claim avoid looking suspicious and will speed the time it takes for your claim to be processed and approved. It's a good idea to keep detailed and consistent records of all your interactions with former employers and the unemployment insurance agency. This way, if there's ever any discrepancy or controversy surrounding your claim to unemployment benefits, you can set the record straight. When maintaining records, be sure to note the following: The names of people you talked with from the unemployment agency or at your former employer. The dates on which interactions occurred, and the content of these interactions. Note the channel of communication (i.e., telephone, email, letter, etc.). Keep copies of all relevant written correspondence, whether hardcopy or digital. Always remember that there is currently no way to file for unemployment benefits other than to do it for yourself using official government forms, paperwork, and websites. Anything outside these channels is most likely a scam and should be avoided. | Read the relevant information. Be honest. Keep good records. Use the correct filing methods. |
The overall size of your garden will be one of the biggest limiting factors in what you're able to grow there. For instance, you may only need a few square feet to put in a small annual flower bed. Raising a large garden filled with fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, will require much more ground space. Consider converting one corner of your backyard into a growing site. That way, everything will be together in one place, which will make watering and pruning less of a chore. Don't let a lack of square footage discourage you. It's possible to keep a thriving garden almost anywhere, as long as you're willing to get creative. Prolific growers like creeping phlox and Roman chamomile can quickly overtake modest residential gardens, leaving no room for anything else. In roomier landscapes, however, they'll fill in empty areas quite nicely and be free to spread out to their full size. Mid-sized trees, such as redbuds, magnolias, and Japanese maples, can be just the right size for establishing boundaries or providing natural privacy. Most small flowering plants will be right at home in a pot, box, or planter. Picking up a few containers of the appropriate size can spare you the headache of reorganizing your beds in an effort to make everything fit. You can even move your containers indoors if the weather gets inhospitable. Make sure your containers are large enough to house the root structure of the species you're planting and have holes in the bottom for efficient drainage. Have fun coming up with clever container ideas. You might use an old washtub to plant a patch of petunias, or you could start a miniature herb garden in a wheelbarrow full of potting soil. Is your soil overly dry and crumbly, or does it stay saturated from consistent rainfall? The answer will have an impact on which plants will be able to make it there. Keep in mind that it is possible to modify the soil conditions in your garden to a degree through the use of amendments and drainage materials. Golden aster, sweet fern, and most succulents are examples of plants that thrive in dry soil. Siberian iris, forget-me-nots, and hydrangea are thirstier than most plants, and as a result are better equipped to handle marshy soil types. Make a note of roughly how many hours of direct sunlight your garden receives each day. 8 or more hours is considered full sun, while partial sun is about 4 or 5. Since plants can have such radically different light requirements, they might not all be equally suitable for your space. The light requirements for a given plant can typically be found on the pot or package. Hearty selections such as lavender, sedum, and echinacea will happily soak up all the rays they can get. The same goes for tomatoes, lemons, and other fruits and veggies that naturally spring up where there's ample light and heat. Save the center of your garden for species that require higher doses of sunlight. Move your container plants around as needed throughout the day to increase the amount of time they spend in the sun. Hostas, begonias, and other darkness dwellers will do best when situated in dim recesses, along the base of your home or fence, or beneath other large shade plants. There, they'll be able to take in enough light to grow, but not enough to rob them of precious moisture. If your garden is partially shaded by trees or other structures, it could be the perfect place to plant impatiens or columbines, which are most comfortable with light that's somewhere in-between. Keep the soil around exposed shade plants damp to cool them off and prevent them from drying out. | Work with the space you have available. Plant large and fast-growing specimens if you have lots of space. Try container gardening if ground space is limited. Select plants that are suited to the soil at your growing site. Observe the light levels in your garden. Position light-loving plants in areas with the most sun exposure. Keep sensitive plants in full or partial shade. |
Note that there may be some discrepancies with best practices for producing baleage or baled silage based on moisture content; this is all depending on your location. Most recommended moisture content to put baleage up at is 40 to 60% moisture, particularly in locations where winter and freezing is common. Bales that are wrapped up at a higher moisture content do not keep their heat for long and will freeze into fermented popsicles that are difficult to handle, feed out, and for livestock to eat. Baleage at higher moisture (above 60% moisture) is best for locations where freezing temperatures are less common. Several days of temperatures below -10ºC or lower can freeze high-moisture-wrapped bales to literal popsicles. Once the bales are done, they must be wrapped or put in a tube no longer than 10 to 12 hours after baling; 5 hours or less is more preferable. This will prevent them from heating, which can cause spoilage and even spontaneous combustion, especially if they're baled at 40% or lower in warm conditions. There are actually several options available to do this: One, you can have a bale wrapping machine hitched behind your baler so that it catches the bale and wraps it up in plastic. This eliminates extra time and extra labour needed to get another machine out to wrap up bales behind you. Two, you have another tractor unit that carries a wrapping unit to go in and wrap the bales after the baler has dropped them off. For either method, the machine used spins the bale around--regardless if it's a round bale or a square bale--and wraps it in plastic to the desired thickness. Recommendations range from 4 to 8 mil; higher values are recommended if you plan on carrying over these bales into spring and summer. Three, gather up the bales after baling and put them through a tubing machine that wraps plastic around each bale, but bale faces are together in a long line. You can make bale tubes that are about 100 feet long. Plastic thickness recommendations range from 4 to 8 or 10 mil. Square bales in a tube will need to be put together in a multi-bale system. Put them together so that you are putting them in as much of a square face configuration as possible. You will need to experiment to see what will fit best. Each bale exposed when the tube is opened up will only last for 1 to 2 weeks before spoiling. The bales further down in the tube will not take nearly as long to spoil as that exposed bale. Stacking is a fourth option to use, and is best for large round or large square bales. Large round bales can be stacked in a pyramid formation (two on the ground and one at the top, and square bales should be stacked so they form a square-face configuration, as with wrapping. They must be covered immediately to avoid potential loss, and as with haylage piles above, the plastic weighed down with tires and other hay bales. Use a double layer of 6 mil plastic for this system. Small stacks makes covering with plastic easier, and will use up excess oxygen within the plastic--as long as the plastic is sealed well with no holes in it--quickly, creating an anaerobic void within that preserves the bales. Stacks, once opened, will begin to deteriorate and develop mold and spoilage issues. They must be entirely fed out by 1 week in the summer, 2 weeks in the spring, and 4 weeks in the winter, generally. | Follow the same steps for wilting forage as in step 1 of the Harvesting as Chopped Haylage section above. Wrap the bales or put them in a tube as soon as possible. |
Choose six words that are versatile and evocative. You will need to reinterpret these six words throughout the poem, so go for words that are specific enough but also open to interpretation. You may choose a few words that are nouns or verbs. Avoid using adjectives, unless you feel you can interpret the adjective more than one way. For example, for a poem about your love for your older sister, you may choose: “sister, share, hold, learn, bright, blood.” Rather than try to write each stanza of the sestina in order, arrange the six repeating words in their set places using the pattern of the sestina. Then, write around them, focusing on describing your subject in detail. Try to interpret the chosen words in different ways each time they appear in the poem. For example, you may have one line refer to your sister as a “bright star” and another line later refer to the “bright look on her face.” Sestinas do not have to rhyme and many modern sestinas do away with rhyme completely. But you can integrate rhyme into the lines of your sestina to give it more rhythm. Try rhyming two words side by side in one line of the sestina to give the sestina an interesting sonic quality. For example, you may use a rhyme like “blood good” or “bright might.” Metaphors are when you compare one thing to another. For example, “My sister is a blood flower in winter.” Similes are when you compare one thing to another using “like” or “as.” For example, “My sister is like a bright star at night.” Using metaphors and similes in your sestina will make it stronger and more engaging. Often, metaphors are considered more effective than similes. Try using a mix of metaphors and similes to add variety to your sestina. Integrate the five senses into the sestina, focusing on how your subject looks, sounds, feels, tastes, and smells. Describe the subject using rich imagery that is particular and unique. Avoid cliche or familiar imagery, as this will weaken the poem. For example, for a poem about your older sister, you may focus on how she smells when she's angry or upset, or how she sounds when she being affectionate towards you. A good sestina will use the last three lines of the poem to wrap things up in a dramatic way. You may choose to flip around the meanings of the six recurring words for a dramatic finish. Or you may wrap up a narrative with a strong ending in the last three lines of the poem. For example, in Ezra Pound's “Sestina: Alforte,” he uses exclamation marks and a reinterpretation of the word “peace” to end the poem: “And let the music of the swords make them crimson!/Hell grant soon we hear again the swords clash!/Hell blot black for always the thought “Peace!”” | Identify the six repeating words in the poem. Write around your six chosen words. Decide if you will use rhyme. Use metaphors and similes. Focus on sensory details and imagery. End on a high note. |
Click on the button to “sign up,” “register,” or “create an account.” Enter your email address and a password to create your account. You'll also need to provide your name, birthdate, address, and phone number. Some retailers will not allow you to purchase products as a guest, but some do with just your email. While they'll likely have you provide an ID later, many sites require you to also input your birthday when you create the account to discourage underage individuals from spending time on their site. Click the “checkout” button at the bottom of the "cart" screen. Input your shipping and billing information, then provide your payment method. Most sites accept payment through credit card, though some will also allow you to use payment services like PayPal. If you plan to make additional purchases through the retailer, you may be able to save your payment method to make your later purchases easier. Online alcohol retailers are licensed and regulated just like storefront locations, and they're required to follow the same ID laws. In the U.S., you can't legally buy alcohol until you're 21 years old, even if you purchase it online. The retailer may require that you submit a copy of your ID to prove that you are old enough to buy alcohol. Click the button to finalize your order, and then wait for your shipment to arrive. Soon, you'll be enjoying your favorite alcoholic beverages delivered straight to your door! | Create an account on the retailer's site. Confirm your shipping and billing information. Confirm that you are of legal buying age. Approve the transaction. |
Place your thumb directly in front of the triangular shaped flap of tissue found at the front of each ear. The thumb is used because it covers the most area and will affect all three points. Another way to find this point is to place your finger against your jaw and open and shut your mouth. Find the point that has most of the movement in your jaw. Apply medium and constant pressure for three minutes to control appetite and hunger and improve digestion. If you only want to use one point, use the ear points. It is the only part of the body where three or more acupressure points that control hunger and appetite can be found together. Acupressure points SI19, TW21, and GB2 are located around the ear. These have been studied most for weight loss. There are a wide variety of other points that can help you reach your weight loss goals. GV26 is located between the upper lip and the nose, in the crease or depression (the philtrum). Apply medium pressure for five minutes twice a day. This point can curb appetite and control hunger. Ren 6 is found 3 cm directly below the belly button. Use your index and middle fingers to massage this point up and down two minutes twice a day. This point can improve digestion. Knee Point ST36 is found 2 inches below the knee cap and slightly off center, towards the outer part of the leg. Apply pressure on this point for one minute with your forefinger. You can know you are in the right spot by flexing your foot — you should be able to feel the muscle move under your finger. Press this point for two minutes every day. This point supports healthy stomach function. Elbow point LI 11 is found on the inner side of the elbow crease, near the outer part of the elbow. This point stimulates the function of the intestine by removing excess heat and unwanted moisture from the body. Use your thumb and apply pressure to this point for one minute every day. Pressure point SP6 is found 2 inches above the ankle, on the inner side of the leg and behind the bone. Apply pressure for one minute every day with your thumb. Release slowly. This point helps balance fluids. The abdominal sorrow points are located beneath your lowest ribs in a straight line down from your earlobes. Press into this point under each rib for five minutes a day. This point can also help relieve indigestion. Stay aware of how you are feeling and responding to the pressure. Each person may respond uniquely, depending on their situation. Don't overdo it! You can use these acupressure points until you have reached your ideal weight and then use them to help maintain that weight. There are no known negative effects of this type of acupressure. | Start by applying acupressure to the acupressure points on the ear. Apply pressure to additional acupressure points that promote weight loss. Try a different point, or points, if one makes you uncomfortable or does not give you the results you want. |
This app is white with a red circle and a white "G+" on it. If you haven't downloaded Google+ already, first do so from the App Store. If you haven't used Google+ on your phone before, you'll slide the switch next to an email account right to sign in and then tap Done in the top-right corner of the screen. It's in the top-left corner of your iPhone's screen. It's the second option from the top, under "Profile." This button is near the bottom of the screen. It must be 50 characters or fewer. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so will add your newly-created circle to the "People" page. Default circles include Following, Acquaintances, and Friends. In order to add someone to your newly created circle, you must be following them, or they must be following you. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing this will invoke a pop-up menu at the bottom of the screen. This option, located at the bottom of the screen, will display all people in your selected circle. You'll be taken to their profile. This button will say something related to the circle in which they reside (for example, FOLLOWING or ACQUAINTANCES). A checkmark will appear in the box next to the circle's name, signifying that you're ready to add this person to your new circle. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will add the person to your new circle. You can repeat this process as many times as you like for your followers or people you follow. | Open Google+. Tap ☰. Tap People. Tap NEW CIRCLE. Type in a name for your circle. Tap CREATE. Tap another circle's name. Tap ⋮. Tap View circle members. Tap a person whom you wish to add to your new circle. Tap the button below their name. Tap your new circle's name. Tap DONE. |
Entering conversations with a good attitude will lead to more positive interactions with others and make it easier to get along. Smile and talk about positive things to the extent that you are able. You don't need to fake happiness if your best friend has just died, but generally, try not to burden others with your problems, especially minor gripes. For example, if someone asks how you are, and you've just gotten in from a long, difficult commute, try to think of something good that happened that day that you can tell him or her about rather than immediately expressing your frustration with rush hour traffic. Don't just talk about yourself when interacting with others. Find something genuinely interesting about what they have to say, and ask questions about them. This will make other people feel more important and valued by you. Be a good listener. People want to feel that what they have to say is heard by others. This will make people enjoy talking to you more and reduce conflict in your day-to-day conversations. Be careful of other people's feelings when talking to them. Avoid unnecessary criticisms or mean-spirited jokes that might make others feel bad. Compliment others, especially at the start of a conversation. Starting a conversation off with some sincere flattery will get things off on the right foot. Each person walks, talks, and generally moves through life at a different pace than others. It's easy to feel like your own pace is the "natural" one, but try to match the pace of other people. If someone talks slowly and quietly, avoid talking to him loudly and at a rapid pace. This will make it more enjoyable and comfortable for the other person to talk to you. It's important to respect people's differences, but it's also good to focus on what you have in common with others. This will make conversation smoother and easier for both of you. This works at both the individual and cultural level. Whether someone comes form a completely different culture or just has a very different personality from yours, looking for similarities is a good way to bridge the gap. If, for example, you meet someone with conflicting political or religious beliefs, but find you both like baseball or dogs, focus the conversation on baseball and dogs, at least until you get to know the other person better. Making promises you can't live up to is a good way to create resentment with people. It can be difficult to say no to people, especially when you want to get along with everyone and may whole-heartedly want to say yes to everything, but there are ways to say no without being mean. This is part of communicating assertively. Promising to do something you really don't want to do or don't have time for can build resentment. If you end up not following through or doing a bad job, the other person may not trust you or have his own resentments, too. If you can't or don't want to do something, it's better to just say no. When you say no you are not rejecting someone — you are simply refusing a request. You can say no directly, without excuses or explanation — "No, I can't do that." Or try saying no while acknowledging the sentiment behind the request, such as: "I know you really want to go for a hike this afternoon, but I can't today." If you have to say no to something you want to do, but simply don't have time for right now, you might follow up with something like, "I can't hike today, but is there another time you'd like to go?" | Be cheerful. Take an interest in other people. Be kind and considerate. Match the pace of others. Focus on your similarities. Don't make promises you can't keep. |
It's normal to feel frustrated, angry, or annoyed. However, try to be frustrated or annoyed with a situation at hand, not with your partner. They’re experiencing a mental illness; they’re not choosing to have panic attacks or anxious states to spite you. If your partner has trouble with crowds, you might be upset that they don't attend social occasions with you. Sometimes, serious anxiety disorders make it difficult to stay employed, which might put a financial strain on you. If you have kids together, you might be frustrated that parenting responsibilities aren't divided equally. Situations such as these are tough, but try to work with your partner to resolve them instead of holding resentment. It may help to attend a support group for loved ones of people with anxiety. Ask your partner's therapist for a recommendation or look for one in your area online. Providing emotional support doesn't mean you have to give up your life to accommodate your partner. When you enforce your boundaries, keep your tone firm, but loving. Don't yell at them or make them feel bad, but make it clear that you have the right to do things independently. Suppose they always want you to stay home with them, and get upset when you leave to hang out with friends. Say, “I care about you, and I want to be there for you. But I have to meet my own needs, too. I need to spend time with my friends, get out of the house, and do things independently.” Bring up your concerns instead of bottling them up, and be direct with your partner. Criticizing them harshly can make things worse, so try to be gentle and avoid making accusations. Use “I” statements when you attempt to resolve a conflict. Suppose your partner has been calling you at work non-stop, and they get upset when you can't pick up the phone. Telling them, “You need to stop calling me so much,” comes off as accusatory, and might make them more anxious. Instead, say, “I’m concerned that I could get in trouble for taking calls at work. I don't want you to be upset or to take this personally. But, unless it's an emergency, it would help me if you could try relaxation techniques or send a text or email instead of calling.” If you’re having trouble resolving conflicts on your own, a counselor can help you find compromises. Even if you’re not dealing with significant challenges, seeing a counselor can help you better understand your partner's anxiety disorder. Don't think of couples counseling as a red flag that your relationship is on the rocks. Rather, seeing a counselor means that you’re willing to put effort into your relationship. Every couple faces challenges, and there's nothing wrong with getting a little help. Keep in mind that you aren't your partner's therapist or counselor. Attending couple's counseling may help you maintain that boundary. | Remember that your partner isn’t choosing to be anxious. Set clear boundaries instead of enabling your partner. Balance honesty and compassion if you need to handle a conflict. See a couples counselor who has experience with anxiety disorders. |
Cut the Velveeta cheese brick with a sharp kitchen knife. The resulting cubes should each be about 1/2 inch to 1 inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) in every dimension. Make sure that the cubes are all evenly sized to ensure even melting. Small cubes are better than large ones since they melt quicker. Arrange the cubes of Velveeta cheese in a medium to large microwave-safe dish and pour up to 7 Tbsp (105 ml) of milk over them. Cover the dish with a lid or a piece of microwave-safe plastic wrap. The use of milk is strongly advised for this method since it prevents the cheese from burning in the microwave. Furthermore, the milk creates a much smoother sauce. Place the dish in the microwave and cook the mixture on high for 30 seconds. Stir the contents of the dish, then microwave it again for another 30 seconds. Repeat as needed until the cheese melts down into a smooth sauce. You may need to microwave the Velveeta for up to 2 or 3 minutes total. Frequent stirring is necessary if you want to prevent the cheese from burning as it melts. The Velveeta cheese product should be served or otherwise used as soon as it comes out of the microwave. If you let it sit out too long or attempt to refrigerate it, the Velveeta will start to solidify again. | Cube the Velveeta. Combine the milk and cheese in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave in 30 second intervals. Serve warm. |
Be sure that your dog has a comfortable collar that fits it properly. The collar shouldn't be so tight that it is choking the dog, but should be tight enough so that it does not slide up and down the dog's neck. You should be able to slide your hand between the dog's neck and collar when it is secured in place. Many people choose to use a harness instead of a collar. The harness disperses the pressure to the dog's back rather than its neck. This will allow you to train your dog to walk on a leash without having to rely on the choking feeling the dog gets when pulling at its leash. When using this method for training your dog not to pull, make sure you do not use a retractable leash. This will defeat the entire purpose of the exercise. Use a standard chain or cloth leash. Whenever your dog pulls, stop and stand still (be a tree). No matter how hard your dog pulls, don't let it go in the direction it wants to go. The reason for this is that if the dog pulls, and you follow it, the dog is learning that pulling is a very effective way to get somewhere. It might help to attach the leash to your belt loop using a carabiner. This prevents the dog from getting ahead. It's also far easier to stand still with your hips getting pulled than your arm. Wait until the dog does anything that loosens the leash. The dog might stop pulling by leaning back, sitting, or changing direction. As soon as the leash loosens, you can start walking again. You can encourage the dog to loosen the leash by calling it back to you. This method requires a lot of patience! You're trying to teach the dog that pulling gets it nowhere. You have to be consistent and timely. A variation of this method is to walk in the opposite direction whenever your dog pulls. | Use a proper collar. Use the right leash. Stop and stand still. Wait for the dog to respond. Repeat for the duration of the walk. |
The vast majority of Styrofoam is produced because of packing purposes, padding and securing things for shipping. While it can be difficult to avoid receiving Styrofoam when you make a purchase, you can always cut down on your own use of Styrofoam when sending packages by avoiding the use of loose-fill packing "peanuts" and using other kinds of biodegradable packing materials. Use newspaper, or other recyclable plastic materials to pad your packages. If it's not super-breakable, there's probably no need for Styrofoam. Using corn and soy-based packing materials is becoming more and more common. If you work for a business that regularly sells things that require packing protection, consider making the alternative to biodegradable alternatives to Styrofoam. A company called Ecovative has recently developed a mushroom-based product that can be grown to fit any space, much like Styrofoam, but with completely biodegradable materials. It's just as lightweight and customizable as Styrofoam, but with none of the environmental impact. When you're making consumer purchases, try your best to only purchase things packaged in and made from post-consumer recycled materials. It can be difficult to know if something you buy will contain styrofoam included in the packing materials, but if you're buying with an eye for companies that make recycling and reusing a priority, you can be fairly certain that the packaging won't include any. Take-out boxes are tough to get rid of and almost impossible to recycle. If you're a foodie, get in the habit of avoiding those Styrofoam take-out boxes and instead asking for the kitchen to wrap up your leftovers in aluminum foil so you can take it home. You can also simply eat there if you have the time. The restaurant will likely use formal(kind of) plates, bowls, and other eating tools and containers, but if you don't have the time, use aluminum foil. If you make regular coffee-stops throughout your week, try to invest in a reusable coffee mug that you can travel with, instead of collecting "to-go" cups at home and not being able to easily recycle them. Egg cartons are the other big offender when it comes to non-recyclable Styrofoam materials. How best to approach these Styrofoam traps? Avoid them entirely. Only buy eggs from recycled paper cartons, or other recyclable materials. If you end up with lots of Styrofoam containers, you can reuse the cartons if you buy eggs in bulk, or donate egg cartons at the farmers’ market, or to farmers with lots of chickens who'll need to hold their eggs. | Use biodegradable packing materials. Purchase post-consumer recycled materials. Ask for aluminum foil at a restaurant, instead of a take-out box. Use a reusable coffee mug. Buy eggs in recycled paper cartons. |
A pilonidal cyst is a bump that pops up at the top of the cleft of the buttocks. The pilonidal cyst can get infected and turn into an abscess, which means it will fill with pus and need to be drained. A pilonidal cyst usually occurs due to ingrown hairs or other debris trapped beneath the skin. Pilonidal cysts occur most commonly in men in their twenties and thirties. They also can occur in people who have to sit a lot and have sedentary jobs, such as truck driving and office work. Pilonidal cysts also occur more commonly in people with a lot of body hair or with coarse, stiff hair. These types of hair can puncture a cyst more easily. Other risk factors include being overweight or obese, if you have recently experienced local trauma or irritation, a deep natal cleft (the groove between the buttock), or if there is a family history of such disease. If a pilonidal cyst is not infected, there are usually no significant symptoms; however, if an imbedded hair punctures the cyst, either because you are sitting too much, wearing tight clothing, or some other unknown factor, the cyst can become infected. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should see a physician as soon as possible. When the cyst becomes infected, you may experience: Swelling Pain Redness Drainage with a nasty odor Fever Formation of a cavity which may contain granulation tissue, hair, and debris | Learn what a pilonidal cyst is. Determine if you are at risk. Recognize the signs and symptoms of pilonidal cysts. |
Go to https://www.facebook.com in your browser. This will open your News Feed if you're logged into Facebook. If you aren't logged in, enter in the upper-right side of the page the email address and password that you use to log into Facebook. It's a silhouette of two people in the upper-right side of the Facebook page. A drop-down menu will appear. This link is in the upper-right side of the drop-down menu. Doing so will open a list of suggested friends. You can click Add Friend to the right of a person whom you know, or you can click a person's profile to view more information about them if their security settings allow for it. You can narrow the search results by selecting different filters (e.g., location) on the right side of the page. | Open Facebook. Click the "Friends" icon. Click Find Friends. Review the results. |
If you plan on refilling your empty water bottle to drink from it again, using a BPA-free bottle is your safest bet. Water bottles are made from a variety of plastics, and these plastics, like BPA, can leach. Exposure to BPA has been linked with diabetes and cardiovascular disease in humans. A more suitable alternative for a refillable water bottle would be a stainless steel or glass bottle. These do not leach. A bottle meant for reuse will typically have a wide opening that will allow you to clean the bottle easily. Refrain from drinking from a refilled, disposable plastic water bottle. Disposable plastic bottles are hard to clean, so they can easily host bacterial growth. They also contain chemicals which could cause cancer or reproductive health problems. You should use hot soapy water to clean your bottle. Do this at least every two days to minimize bacterial contamination. As long as you clean your bottle, you should not have to worry about chemicals from a non-BPA bottle leaching into your water. Let your bottle air dry. You can also use a dishwasher to dry your refillable water bottle as long as the bottle does not contain BPA, since heat will increase the rate at which chemicals leach from the plastic. | Use a BPA-free bottle. Determine whether your bottle was meant for reuse. Wash your bottle thoroughly. Dry your bottle. |
What vegetables do you like to eat? Think about which vegetables you'd like to eat each season that also grow in your climate. Then plan your vegetable garden accordingly. Most vegetables grow well in a variety of different climates, but it's a good idea to learn what grows best in your region's garden zone before deciding what to plant. Choose vegetables that can be harvested at different times. This way, you'll have produce all summer instead of all at once. Some plants don't grow well in certain regions. Find out if the vegetables you want to grow require a cold snap to get started, or if they'll wither and die when the temperature gets too hot. You might have to be selective about what you grow if you live in a climate with very short summers or an area that doesn't get much water. Choose plants with similar growing and soil conditions to make it easier to care for your vegetable garden. Vegetables need strong, full sunlight, so choose the sunniest part of your yard to create your vegetable garden. Avoid areas that are shaded by your house or a tree during part of the day. Choose a spot with good drainage and rich soil. You determine if an area has good drainage by checking it after a heavy rain. If a puddle forms, that area is probably not suitable for a vegetable garden. If the water seeps into the soil quickly, it should be fine. Choose a flat area without roots and rocks. This will be much easier to till the soil to prepare the garden for planting. If your soil doesn't have good drainage, you can create a raised bed which allows plants to grow above ground level. Some vegetables grow well in large pots, too. If you don't have a yard, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes can all be grown in pots on a patio or fire escape. Now it's time to figure out how much space the garden should take up, and where to place vegetable plants. Different vegetable plants require different amounts of space. Figure out how much space you will need for the plants. You need to know how much space to leave between the seeds or seedlings you plant, as well as how much space the mature plants will take up. Squash, zucchini and pumpkins take up a lot of space and produce a lot of fruit, while potatoes, carrots and lettuces stay relatively contained. Planting vegetables in rows helps you keep track of which plants are which. Factor in extra space between the rows to allow you to walk into the garden to weed, fertilize, and water it, as well as to harvest ripe vegetables. | Decide what to grow. Select a garden area. Design the garden. |
Confident people have excellent follow through. They do not make big plans only to let them fall to the wayside. If you want to give off confidence, make plans and then follow through with them every time. Select an area where you need to grow. It can be something personal. For example, you want to be better about keeping up with household chores. It can also be something professional. For example, you want to work harder on finding a better job. Develop an action plan. Set specific deadlines and actions you can take to achieve these goals. Follow through with your plans. Even small steps will boost your confidence. You may not achieve everything exactly as you envisioned, but that's okay. Taking action in and of itself can raise your confidence. If you want to feel more confident, one way to do is to surround yourself with confident people. Seek out someone you admire. Seek out a confident woman. Ask her to help you develop your own sense of confidence. You can find someone at work. You can ask a very confident co-worker to have coffee with you so you can pick her brain. You can also ask someone in your social circle. Maybe you know a very confident friend. She can give you advice on how to raise your own confidence. Self-care should not be something thought of as self-indulgent. If you want to maintain a confident attitude, you need to care for yourself. You deserve rest and relaxation in order to maintain your confidence. Give yourself small rewards. This can be as simple as a warm bath at the end of each day, or a long walk to clear your head after work. Make time for the basics. Get enough sleep, eat well, and give yourself some downtime. Schedule regular self-care time and make sure you stick to it, even when life gets busy. Regular physical activity has a lot of health benefits. However, it can also boost your sense of self-confidence. If you work out regularly, you will feel better about your body and its capabilities. At first, work out schedules can feel taxing. It's not unusual to find yourself dreading your daily workout when you're getting into the routine. Stick with it, even if you dislike working out. Eventually, you'll find yourself looking forward to your daily workout routine and valuing the benefits to your mind and body. Your comfort zone is not the place to stay. If you want major change in your life, you must push yourself out of your comfort zone. With every step you take out of your comfort zone, you'll grow more confident. Do something that intimidates you. Go to a bar alone to make new friends. Try a new workout routine at the gym. Take up a hobby that you've always felt nervous about. Push yourself intellectually. Read a difficult book. Take a class in an unfamiliar subject area. | Develop and follow through with action plans. Find a mentor. Prioritize self care. Exercise to bolster confidence. Experiment with new things. |
The exact frequency of your grooming sessions will depend largely on how fast your facial hair grows. That being said, most men will want to pull out their clippers about twice a month. If you have thick, unruly hair, you may even benefit from weekly trimmings. With regular practice, keeping your moustache properly groomed and finding a length and style that compliments your face will become second nature. Even men with longer moustaches should be checking regularly for stray hairs and cumbersome, overgrown patches. It's essential to treat your facial hair with the same tender loving care you do your hair on top. To keep your moustache silky smooth, invest in quality products that clean and moisturize. You may find yourself surprised by how much of a difference a couple extra minutes in the shower can make. For the sake of convenience, you can also pick up a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner. You can get away with washing your moustache less often than your head hair. In most cases, 3-5 times a week should be enough to keep it fluffy and supple. Daily exfoliation clears dirt-clogged pores and helps remove dry, flaky dead skin. As a result, your face will look and feel healthier. This is especially important if your facial hair is a darker color, as the contrast will make flakes more visible. Get in the habit of washing your face with an exfoliant after your morning shower, or just before you go to bed at night. Extravagant styles like handlebar or curly-cues are a breeze to pull off with the aid of a wax or similar low-hold styling product. Just work a dime-sized amount through your moustache from root to tip, then coax it into whatever shape you please. Since waxes never dry out, they’ll be strong enough to provide a sturdy all-day hold. Many natural moustache waxes (often made with beeswax or other organic derivatives) come with the added benefit of conditioning and waterproofing facial hair, leaving it soft, nourished, and protected from high humidity and freak rainstorms. Avoid using too much product in your moustache—it will just end up making it look dull and greasy. | Trim your moustache every 1-2 weeks. Shampoo and condition your moustache. Scrub with an exfoliating face wash. Use a dab of wax for effortless styling. |
Sometimes there will be greasy stains, and there will almost always will be feces near an entry point. There is also a characteristic odor. Mark the spot with caulk if it was hard to find, so that you can find it again easily. Start with the interior walls, as it's best to leave a way out for the mice. They may leave your home or apartment for easier pickings elsewhere. Use spackle or caulk to seal holes that are relatively small. If you have larger holes that can't be fixed with caulk or spackle, you will need to patch your plaster or drywall. This is a bigger job but important, as a mouse can surely fit through a bigger hole. Make sure baseboards are secured and do not have gaps, so that mice can't squeeze out from behind them. If trapped within the walls, mice may chew new holes. This is why it is important to give them a chance to leave before sealing up the exterior entry point. The usual recommendation is to fill holes with steel wool. Unfortunately, steel wool rusts and thus is not a permanent solution. Instead, use green kitchen pads, cut to the right size, or copper scouring pads. The pads must be secured to the sides of the hole or the mice will eventually pull them out. Large holes will need to be repaired. Once you are sure that the interior walls are secure, seal any holes on the exterior of your building. You may use plastic scouring pads, but in some cases, walls may need tuck-pointing or other repairs. After a couple of days, look for evidence of any continuing mouse activity. If there is any, check the holes that you sealed, and look for more holes. Seal as needed. Clean up the area around the entrance. Remove feces and disinfect the area to get rid of the smell. Use a solution of one part bleach and ten parts water to accomplish this. | Find the location where the mice are entering. Block up any holes in interior walls. Seal the exterior entry points. Check entry points again. |
A receiver acts as a hub for all of your components (e.g., speakers, video inputs, the TV, and so on) so that your TV can consistently use the connected components without having to switch inputs. Receivers aren't strictly necessary if you only plan on using one input, but they will help organize your Any TV with which you'll be using a receiver will most likely use HDMI to send audio and video to your TV, but some TVs also permit DisplayPort inputs. HDMI inputs resemble trapezoids, while DisplayPort inputs look like HDMI ports with one straightened corner. Both HDMI and DisplayPort are comparable to one another, so it may come down to the type of cable that you have on-hand. Receivers come in many different shapes and sizes; you'll want one with enough audio and video (e.g., HDMI) inputs to handle each of your connected components, as well as at least one optical audio input for your speakers. A good rule of thumb for receivers is that you should have one HDMI port per connected item. This means that if you have a set of speakers, an Xbox, a Blu-Ray player, and your TV, you should allow for at least 4 HDMI input ports and at least one HDMI output port. Make sure that you're buying a home theater receiver which handles both video and audio, not an audio receiver. Again, the size of receiver that you buy will depend on the number of components that you have to hook up to it. Don't feel like you need to buy a huge, expensive receiver with more inputs and outputs than you need. Since most of your other non-audio components will go here as well, placing the receiver below the TV ensures that each of your components will be able to reach the receiver without stretching. Components include other video input options, so make sure that they're evenly spaced and not overcrowded. Once you've placed all of the necessary items below the TV, you can finally proceed to hooking up everything. Overcrowding your components can lead to overheating, which can be the death of things like game consoles and DVD players. | Understand what a receiver does. Determine your TV's ideal video input. Look for a receiver which will accommodate all of your inputs. Buy your receiver. Place your receiver under your TV. Place any other components below the TV. |
Women's bodies come in all shapes and sizes. When shopping for clothes, purchase tunics that balance out your unique body shape by highlighting—not hiding—your best features. If your upper body is narrower than your lower body, look for a tunic that broadens and draws attention to your slender shoulders. Try on tunics with side vents that hit above or just below the widest part of your body. To highlight your shoulders, pick a tunic with a deep V-neck or wide neck. You can balance out your body shape by accessorizing with a chunky necklace or scarf. If your upper body is wider than your lower body, your ideal tunic will draw attention to your slender lower body, making your body look more proportional. Pick out a tunic with a shorter hemline that shows off your slim lower body. Look for tunics with a V-neckline to draw attention upwards to your face. A cinched waist accentuates a woman's natural curves, producing a flattering feminine look. Instead of wearing boxy tunics that hide your figure, search for tunics that highlight or create the illusion of curves. If you have a well proportioned upper and lower body with a narrow waist, show off your hourglass figure in a fitted tunic. Find a tunic that tapers in at the waist and out at the hips. If your body is straight, highlight and exaggerate your natural curves with a belted tunic. Women with petite and tall frames often struggle to find tops, bottoms, and dresses that fit their bodies properly. Both petite and tall individuals may have a difficult time finding a tunic that fits properly and balances out their upper and lower bodies. If you are a petite individual, your ideal tunic will fit your tiny frame without making you appear too juvenile. If you intend to wear the tunic as a top, find one that has a shorter hemline; if you intend to wear a tunic as a dress, find one with a longer hemline. Avoid tunics with empire waists and/or poufy sleeves. These will make you appear younger. If you are a tall woman, your ideal tunic will fall at your mid-thigh. | Pick a tunic that balances your figure. Purchase a tunic that accentuates your waist. Choose a tunic that’s right for your height. |
Clubs should be measured on a horizontal, rather than vertical, plane to get the most accurate results. The sole is the bottom of the club head. You may need to rest the sole against a plate to ensure it sits at the proper angle. Use a tape measure to find the length in inches between the end of the grip and the farthest point that the sole contacts the horizontal surface. This is the length of your golf club! | Place the club on a flat, horizontal surface. Ensure the sole is at a 60 degree angle from the surface. Measure from the end of the grip to the end of the sole. |
Suppositories are usually made of either fats or water-soluble polymers. They'll begin to melt in your body once you've inserted them into your vagina. To prevent suppositories from melting before you've inserted them, store them at room temperature. Consider refrigerating them if you live somewhere hot, where they're more likely to melt at room temperature. The melting process will release the drugs, herbs, hormones, or lubricants into your vagina. If you've been prescribed a suppository, your doctor believes you'll benefit the most from that delivery system. If you start to menstruate, continue to use the suppositories as your doctor prescribed. Just make sure to use a sanitary pad instead of a tampon. If you forget a dose, just remember to insert the suppository at the next scheduled time. Don't take two doses at once. Since the suppositories will leak discharge as they dissolve in your vagina, you may want to insert them at night before you go to bed. If you need to use them during the day, consider wearing a sanitary pad or liner to collect any leakage. Avoid using a tampon to soak up the leakage. Using a tampon will absorb the medication, making it less effective. Tampons will also irritate your vaginal walls. Since vaginal suppositories are used for a variety of medical conditions (like yeast or bacterial infections, vaginal dryness, and reproductive hormonal imbalances), side effects may differ. Most side effects don't require medical attention. In general, you may experience: Vaginal discomfort Vaginal dryness Burning or itching Discharge from the vagina as the suppository dissolves Let your physician know if you have any pain or discomfort. If you think you're having an allergic reaction, contact your doctor. Signs of an allergic reaction include swelling of the vagina and vulva area, itching, hives and tightness in the chest. Check the document that came with your suppository for specific allergy risks. Talk with your doctor about whether or not you should refrain from sexual intercourse while you're using suppositories. If you are having problems using the suppository applicator, then talk to your doctor about this. Your doctor or a nurse may be able to teach you how to use it during an office visit. | Store the suppository at room temperature. Use suppositories even during your period. Insert suppositories at night. Watch for side effects. Know when to get medical attention. |
Look for visual representations of what you're learning, such as photos of a historical figure, a map for geography, or illustrations of a cell for cellular biology. You may even want to check out documentaries online. Other great options are to color code your notes, use a highlighter, draw diagrams, or sketch out what you're learning. Music can help your mind focus while you read, or you could try finding your text as an audiobook. Some textbooks include digital access to an audio file or even include a CD. If you're reading a novel for class, look for the audio version. You can also try reading your notes out loud or explaining what you're learning aloud to someone else. Some subjects, such as science, are easier to pair with movement since you can build models of what you're studying. You can always hang up a whiteboard or poster board in your room, then stand at it while you write out the important concepts or create a diagram of what you're learning. This allows you to move as you process the information, which will help you learn. Other great options include role playing, making a model, or creating a representation of what you're learning. | Incorporate images if you're a visual learner. Listen to music or an audio book if you're an auditory learner. Build movement into your study sessions if you're a kinesthetic learner. |
While society tends to favor extroverted or outgoing personalities, this doesn't mean that you don't have just as much value. Make a list of all the positive effects your being quiet and reserved might have. You may be an especially good listener. You might be playing it safe and smart. You may be a good observer of situations and people. You may be seen as modest. You may be seen as thoughtful. What else do you think might be good about being quiet and reserved? If you are having trouble making a list of positives about being quiet and reserved, start writing down specific instances where your personality helped you. You may find that your memory is biased to remember negatives but this technique can help you to find the positives about your personality. If you have a smartphone, jot down your notes there then transfer them to a word document or write your notes down in a journal. If you don't have a phone that you can take notes on while you're out and about, consider keeping a paper and pen on you so you can write your thoughts down during the day before you forget what happened. People have studied the power of quiet and reserved personalities. There are several resources that might give you a new and empowered perspective about yourself, for example: Try reading the book Quiet by Susan Cain: http://www.npr.org/books/titles/145928609/quiet-the-power-of-introverts-in-a-world-that-cant-stop-talking Try reading about the evolutionary logic behind your personality. In some environments, introverts thrive more than extroverted individuals, particularly when being outgoing comes with costs (like when living somewhere with lots of infectious diseases, since being outgoing exposes you to more diseases). In other words, there is no one 'best' personality from the perspective of success or survival, but rather it depends on a complex array of things such as one's environment: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/opinion/sunday/26shyness.html Once you have realized that there are may positives to being quiet and reserved, try to accept yourself for who you are. Self-acceptance is a positive trait in and of itself. And, as long as you are happy with how you are, that matters most. In fact, many would suggest that being comfortable in your own skin is more important than having in one kind of 'skin' in particular. There a number of tips you can try to become more comfortable in your own skin: Write down a list of your strengths. Forgive yourself for past wrongs you have done. Try to keep in mind that mistakes can allow you to learn but don't need to hold you back in life. Treat yourself well and remember that perfection is not part of the human experience; you will have quirks and faults just like everyone else, and that's OK! There are a number of quiet and reserved people who have become successful in their own ways. Consider these individuals: Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft. J.K Rowling who wrote the Harry Potter series. Albert Einstein, one of the greatest physicists of all time. Rosa Parks, famous Civil Rights activist. | Make a list of the positives. Start a log. Read up on your personality. Try to be comfortable in your own skin. Learn about successful introverts. |
If you are comfortable and secure in your basic payments and necessities, but find it difficult to budget or save money to pay off your debts with the "debt avalanche" method, the "debt snowball" method may be right for you. This method focuses on you paying off your smallest debts first to simply reduce the number of different debts you owe. It should be noted that this is not the fastest or most efficient way to reduce your debt load. Organize your paperwork and determine how much you owe on each debt. Create a schedule of which debts you will pay off first by placing the debt with the smallest amount owed first and going up in amount owed from there. Be sure to note minimum payments for each debt and pay those each month before directing any money towards paying off your first debt. You don't want to incur more debt by not paying these minimums. Use any additional money you have each month to begin paying off the first debt. You may consider creating a budget for yourself to save money or perhaps taking on a part-time job. However you come up with the money, save as much as you can and put it all towards that first debt. When you've paid it off, celebrate! You've earned it. After you've paid off the first debt, move on to the next debt on your list. This one will take longer to pay off than the first, but keep yourself motivated to continue paying off debts by remembering the load that paying the first debt took off your shoulders. Your number of debts, and total debt overall, will decrease faster and faster as you continue to pay them off. Eventually, you will be completely debt-free! | Determine if this method is right for you. Organize your debts by amount owed. Pay off the first debt. Move on to the second debt. Continue paying off debts until you are debt-free. |
The beets must be cool enough for you to handle with your hands. Red beets have a tendency to stain, so you may want to wear food-grade plastic gloves when handling them. Only use food-grade gloves to prevent accidental contamination. Hold one beet with a paper towel. Scrub this beet with the edges of the paper towel until the skin peels and flakes off. Repeat with the other beets. You can rub the skin away with your bare fingers just as easily as you can with a paper towel, but using a paper towel prevents the beets from staining your hands, especially if you cannot wear food-grade plastic gloves while peeling. If desired, you could also peel the skin away using a small paring knife. Note, however, that skin which refuses to peel away easily could be a sign that the beets have not yet finished cooking. If the skin is notably difficult to peel, you should consider returning the beets to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes. You can cut the roasted beets into slices or wedges depending on how you plan to eat them. Roasted beets can be added to other dishes or enjoyed on their own. If slicing the beets, consider cutting them into slices that are 1/4 inch (mm) thick. This is an easy-to-manage size that works well with most dishes or when enjoyed alone. Goat cheese is a common accompaniment to roasted beets. Other common accompaniments include sweet strawberries, orange segments, pine nuts, walnuts, and chopped mint leaves. These additions are especially popular if you end up adding your beets to a leafy green salad. If you plan on using your beets in a salad, consider cutting them into wedges. For sandwiches, use slices. Beets enjoyed on their own can be cut either way. Any roasted beets you cannot eat immediately should be placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 7 days. Roasted beets can be stored whole or in wedges and slices. Use an airtight plastic container or plastic bag to store your beets. Note that roasted red beets can stain the container. | Let the beets cool slightly. Rub the skin away. Slice and serve. Store beets for up to one week. |
If you don't already have a special thing that you like to do in your free time, pick something that you think is fun. A lot of classic snobby interests include film (not movies), wine and cheese, literature, coffee, or fashion. However, you can be a snob about anything as long as you have an attitude of exclusivity. Being exclusive about your interest means knowing what is good, bad, and the inbetween. As a snob, connoisseur, or enthusiast, you will want to be vocal about what is the best and what is to be avoided. Collecting things is a great way to become a snob. For example, it would be impossible to collect every coin or stamp ever made. However, there are some that are more rare or valuable than others which is a standard that makes them better than the rest. Be the person who everyone can come to with a question in regards to your interest or hobby. You want to be the one that knows everything about how coffee is made, the best methods for brewing, and all about the bean varieties. The worst kinds of snobs are those who talk as if they know everything in order to seem superior but can't back up their claims. Be careful about having an air of superiority. There's a fine line between being a know-it-all and being the best source of information on a topic. In order to walk that line, humility is the key. Take the time to do extra research in order to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and newest information. You need to be able to “talk shop” with other enthusiasts. For example, if you’re going to be a motorcycle snob, you need to be able to discuss the differences and benefits between a four-stroke and two-stroke engine. In addition, being able to use complex terms and technical jargon, even among people who know nothing about your craft, will impress them with your intelligence and proficiency. In order to become an expert on anything, you need to invest your free time in studying and practicing your craft. If you want to be a connoisseur of cheese, be prepared to eat a lot of cheese. You’ll have to in order to compare and contrast different types and flavors in order to discover the best and the worst. All snobs need to construct a standard of what is the best your particular interest has to offer. This will give you exposure to new ideas or methods. Snobs can often be close-minded because of their pickiness. You still want to hold high standards, but exploring new options will help you develop your tastes and convictions about things. Libraries and convention centers often hold conferences or events for hobbyists. Bars and wine shops often have tastings or flights available for you to compare different products. Being involved in the community is also a great way to meet other snobs in your field. Don't compromise on your standards for good art or a fantastic meal. Rate your experiences as you go to maintain consistency. However, be critical but not condescending. You will alienate yourself and you will lose your credibility. Impress people with your extensive knowledge but avoid acting like another person is beneath you because they are less knowledgeable. | Have a specific interest or hobby. Be an expert in your field. Build an impressive vocabulary. Spend time doing what you like. Attend events centered around your interest or hobby. Be critical of yourself and others. |
If you know the guy she has a crush on, stop and take an inventory of what traits he possesses. Is he the athletic type? Does he have a particular talent, like art or music? Is he brainy with straight As? Learning more about her crush can tell you a lot about what she looks for in a guy. Think about what the other guy is like and whether there's a possibility that she could like you for the same reasons without you having to change your personality. Find out what other people have to say about the guy she has a crush on. If you go to school with him, ask people that know him what kind of person he is, what they like about him, etc. She may like nice guys, or she may be more attracted to the “bad boy” type. Get to know the people she hangs out with and see what they’re like. Most likely, the qualities she looks for in choosing friends are the same ones that determine who she likes. Find out what you have in common with her clique. If things go well, your crush's friends may become your friends, too, which means you’ll be able to spend more time around her. When talking to your crush's friends, casually bring up the subject of what kinds of guys she normally falls for, and how she feels about you. If they like you, they’ll be willing to give you helpful advice about how to win her over. Try not to act like you’re interrogating them. You’re trying to find out more about her by talking to her friends. If they feel like you’ve got ulterior motives or you’re being dishonest, you may end up doing more harm than good. Pay attention to the things she likes to do. Is she studious or social? Where does she like to hang out, and who does she hang out with? What type of music does she listen to? You’re looking for clues that will tell you more about what she's into so that you can find ways to relate to her. Start taking notice of things she gets excited about, or that she finds uninteresting. This will help you decide what sorts of subjects to talk about the next time you’re around her. Be observant, but don't be a stalker. There's a difference between noticing details about her personality and spying on her. Use your newfound knowledge of the kind of guys she likes and what she looks for in a friend to tell you how you should present yourself to her in the future. If you want her to like you, the first thing you need to do is grab her attention by making her feel like you’re someone she wants to get to know. This doesn't require that you change who you are, but it may allow you to play up one aspect of your character or another that you think she’ll be attracted to. Don't try to be someone you’re not. There's no use changing yourself to get someone to like you because even if you succeed you may not be happy with yourself anymore. Instead, look for existing similarities between the two of you and focus on showing her what you already have in common. Take this time to think about what you do and don't like about yourself. If there's some area where you feel you need improvement, now is a good opportunity to change it. Likewise, if there's some feature of yourself that you’re especially proud of, show this off to her. You want to highlight the positive and minimize or downplay the negative. | Think about what her crush is like. Talk to her friends. Study her habits. Review your own attributes. |
A shovel can break the sprinkler system even further. Use a smaller hand trowel when you dig around the damaged section of the line and make your repairs without damaging more of it. A larger break in the system could mean a costly repair. Use your hand trowel to cut the outline of a large square in the grass above the area of the line that is leaking or broken. Make sure the cuts are consistent so you can replace the patch when you’re done repairing the line. Cut a square or rectangular shape so it's easier to fit back into place when you’re finished. If you’ve cut a square outline of grass, dig down enough to remove the roots with enough dirt to keep them intact so they can regenerate when you replace the patch. Use 2 hands to grip the grass and pull the patch off of the ground. Cut the roots with the hand trowel if they cling to the ground, but be sure to leave enough so they can regrow. around the sprinkler line to expose it. Once you’ve remove the patch of grass, you will be left with a clean square of earth above the break or crack in the sprinkler line. Take your time and dig down and around the line to expose it. Make the whole wide enough so the pipe is exposed for 6 inches (15 cm) on each side. Dig about 3 inches (7.6 cm) below the line so it's easier to remove. Pile the dirt you remove next to the hole so you can replace it when you’re finished. To avoid getting dirt and debris in the sprinkler line when you make your repairs, wash off the section of exposed pipe. Use a clean cloth and water to scrub the dirt from it. | Use a hand trowel to dig up the area above the sprinkler line. Cut a square patch with a shovel over the break if the line is buried. Remove the patch with 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of dirt on the roots. Dig carefully Clean off the section of exposed pipe with a wet cloth. |
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