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You want it to be after people have eaten and feel satisfied, but before they actually feel hungry for the next meal. A small group of 6-8 is best for interaction and for costs. Invite people who are interested in savoring food, rather than just gobbling it up. People who like wine are more likely to enjoy a chocolate party. There are many different kinds of chocolate to choose from. Select a few different kinds of chocolate you have never had. You can select organic and fair trade chocolates, and talk to your guests about how chocolate is made and how the cacao industry works. For a fun twist, throw in some chocolates that are made with sheep's milk or goat's milk. There are also chocolates made with chilies, figs, bread, and curry (although not all in one bar!). You can also expose your guests to chocolates with a much lower sugar content than they're used to. At first, it'll seem bitter, but challenge them to notice flavors that would otherwise be overshadowed by sweetness. Another potential theme is choosing chocolates that are made in your region, if there are enough. Look in the closest city with a chocolate shop or chocolatier. There should be enough for each of your guests to have two squares of every bar. Remember that this is a chocolate tasting party, not a chocolate eating party. It should look like a spreadsheet, with columns for aroma, flavor, texture, finish, and the chocolates you've chosen listed on the left. Make copies and have them ready for your guests, along with pens or pencils. If you want to encourage people to mingle, put the chocolates in a different numeric order for each sheet, so you have, say, two random people at one chocolate at any given time. If some chocolates are sweeter than others, be sure to have your guests taste the sweetest ones last. | Schedule the tasting for mid-afternoon or mid-evening. Choose your guests. Choose your menu. Purchase enough chocolate for everyone to taste. Create a sheet for notes. |
Take steps to increase your knowledge about anger. The first step in understanding any human behavior is to learn about it. It will give you a strong base of ideas and strategies from which to pull when you are dealing with someone with anger issues. Access educational material on-line from reputable sources like the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association. Subscribe to newsletters from groups that cover subject matter related to anger and other areas of interest. Show the other person that you have good intentions by remaining consistent in what you say and do. Many people go through life with a feeling of mistrust toward others. People who guard their emotions are usually those who have been hurt repeatedly in life. It's not easy to forget when someone violates your trust, but holding onto doubt will likely cause you to suffer. It takes time and effort to build trust. Repeated positive interactions are the goal. Simply asking how someone is doing, or remembering that he has a tough assignment coming up at work or school lets him know you care enough to remember. Think of ways you can show the person that your actions are inspired by goodness. Be kind. Do things like making the person his favorite meal, or tell the person you appreciate the things he does for you. It takes courage to be vulnerable. Remember a person with anger issues may struggle with this notion. You can show your vulnerability by sharing your own struggles to help the other person feel more at ease. The ability to express emotions varies from person to person. Frustration and anger grow when you can't find the words to express the emotions you are feeling. Once you expand your vocabulary you can help others do the same. Suggest and encourage the person to take classes in non-violent communication. The goal of these classes is to learn to express your feelings and needs with greater clarity and compassion. Gather lists that itemize numerous emotions to help identify the emotions a person is feeling. You can refer to that list to help determine if you or another person's emotional needs are satisfied, and when they are not. Strong emotions like anger are designed to help you respond to and cope with stress in your environment, but can become bad for us if not handled with care. Research has shown that if people have twenty words for anger (irritation, fury, rage, hostility), then they will perceive twenty different states and will better regulate their emotional states as a result. Keep your word, tell the truth, be transparent, and give without strings attached. Use these simple wisdoms to show that you are the type of person who can be trusted. Helping others overcome emotional upheaval can be difficult, but in the end you will find greater happiness. Successfully managing situations with difficult and angry people, builds skills that can be used at home, at work and in public. You will be well-equipped to handle each situation with confidence. | Get educated. Express good intentions. Expand your emotional vocabulary. Demonstrate trustworthy behaviors. |
Doing so will open Run, which is a program that allows you to run system commands. This command opens your Windows computer's system information program. It's at the bottom of the Run window. Doing so will open the System Information window. There are several tabs in the top-left corner of the window that you can use to view different aspects of your system: System Summary - This is the default tab to which System Information opens; it contains details about your computer's operating system, installed memory, and processor type. Hardware Resources - View a list of all hardware drivers and information associated with devices (e.g., webcams or controllers) associated with your computer. Components - View a list of technical components on your computer such as USB ports, the CD drive, and speakers. Software Environment - View drivers and running processes on your computer. Internet Settings - Your computer may not have this option; if it does, you can use this tab to view various pieces of information about your computer's internet connection. | Hold down ⊞ Win and press R. Type msinfo32 into the Run window. Click OK. Review your PC's system information. |
Never use chemical cleaners on petrified wood. Petrified wood is very fragile. It should usually be cleaned with warm water alone. If you need a cleaning product, use something extremely mild only in small amounts. Even mild cleaning products may harm petrified wood. Before applying your product all over your wood, test it on a small portion of the wood. See if it causes any damage before applying the product all over your wood. Abrasive brushes should never be used on petrified wood. Use soft cloths only to clean your wood. Things like scrub pads or steel wool should never be used to buff out stains. Make sure the water you use to clean your wood is lukewarm only. Hot water can damage petrified wood. If your water is hot to the touch, it is too hot to use on petrified wood. | Do not use harsh products on petrified wood. Test products on small areas first. Do not use abrasive brushes. Avoid hot water. |
You can learn a great deal from watching both bad and good improv. When you go to improv shows, pay attention to what works well on stage and what doesn't. Pay attention to how the audience responds to certain things. Get ideas about characters and personalities that you can develop for your improv. Going to local comedy shows will also help people become familiar with you. Immersing yourself in the scene is a great way to meet other improv actors and comedians. Most big cities have at least one improv comedy club, but if you're looking for an amazing local comedy scene, you may want to consider relocating to Chicago, LA, or NYC. Some well known improv comedy clubs include Second City, Acme Comedy Theater, ComedySportz, Brave New Workshop, The Bad Dog Theater Company, and Groundlings, just to name a few. Watching these shows will allow you to study some of the best improv comedians and learn what makes a good improv performer. Study the good and the bad, and apply what you've learned when you practice. Some good improv and sketch comedy shows to watch are Saturday Night Live (SNL), Whose Line is It Anyway, Wild 'N Out, In Living Color, Mad TV, and Chappelle's Show. Keep in mind that most of these performers started on a local level as well. They got better over time, and so will you if you apply yourself. Hang out with the friends that you've met in improv class and watch each other practice. Although it's important for you and your improv friends to work together, it's just as important to watch each other from an outsiders point of view. If you and your friends take turns observing each other, you'll be able to provide feedback from the audience perspective. | Go to local improv shows to study other performers. Learn from watching improv and sketch comedy on TV. Watch your friends practice improv. |
For you, Christmas is about one thing, and one thing only: celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Maybe the joy of the season has been lost by the secular nature of our society, or maybe you've been listening to the cynical entertainers on the radio telling you there's a "war on Christmas." None of that is relevant. Christmas is in your heart and in your faith. Everything else is noise and needless negativity. A beautifully-decorated tree, topped with a shining star, is as traditional as it is symbolic. Take extra care this year that your tree is everything you remember about the Christmases that used to inspire you. Fill your house with the scents and lights of the season. Put candles in the windows (electric ones are safer than flame candles)—these were used by Irish Catholics to signal it was safe for priests to come and give them their sacraments, back during the Reformation when being Catholic could result in an early and generally painful demise. There is a wealth of holiday music that will bring forth warm memories of Christmases past, chief among those is the glorious Handel's Messiah. It is a work that is filled with familiarity, soaring themes, inspiring melodies, and brilliant passages. Christmas carols are also wonderful and inspiring to listen too. It's hard to stay outside the spirit of Christmas when the spirit is flowing through you with these celebratory songs of joy. To make them even more meaningful, gather some friends and family this year, and go Christmas caroling in your neighborhood. Just stay warm, and have some hot chocolate or apple cider for when you get home! Instead of making Christmas morning a present-shredding frenzy, begin the day by reading Luke 2:1-20. You can memorize it, or you can read it alone, or share it with your family. Remembering the real reason for Christmas will do much to restore your faith in both the season, and in humanity. On the very first Christmas, the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh were given to the baby Jesus, so you know gift giving is rooted in 2,000 years of tradition. Sadly, it's become almost completely about the gold, but that's not a tradition you need to foster. Give small, meaningful gifts to those you love, whether or not you expect anything in return. Make it something meaningful, and something symbolic of your relationship and love. Christmas Eve services are special celebrations that are rich in tradition and history, and will help you be filled with love and joy. Like the Christmas eve services, you will hear the story of Christmas, and share the celebration of this season with your faithful friends, neighbors, and family. That may vary, both on your tradition, your means, and your family. If you've always lavished your Christmas dinner with a great deal of attention and preparation and fuss, but you have grown weary of it, make it simple! Tell your family in advance, so they're not expecting the Christmas goose, and get grilled cheese sandwiches instead! Make your family's favorite dinner—whether that's grilled tofu or your famous bacon-cheeseburgers, make what they love. Even if it's not a 4-course, gut-busting meal, they will be guaranteed to love it. And you'll love the lack of stress! Take a cue from the Jews, and eschew the home-cooked Christmas feast. Go to your favorite Chinese restaurant, and please pass the soy sauce! "Merry Christmas!" | Forget the crowds. Decorate your home. Turn on the music. Read the story of Christmas. Exchange gifts. Attend Christmas church services. Make the perfect Christmas dinner. Say this to yourself, and to all: |
Just because it's a common format doesn't mean that it's going to make for an unoriginal name. To come up with some inspiration, make a list of descriptive words. Then, fold the paper in half vertically. Write a random list of nouns that sound cool to you on the empty side. Unfold your paper and mix them together to see what you can come up with. Examples of this formula include Dead Kennedys, Green Day, Steely Dan, and Def Leppard. The ear is used to hearing verbs after the noun that is performing an action. Mix this order up to come up with a unique sounding name that places an action first. For example, “Elephant Cage” sounds like a standard band name, but “Cage the Elephant” is much more memorable and evocative. Foster the People, Run the Jewels, Walk the Moon, and Jukebox the Ghost are examples of bands that use this formula. Band names typically only use 1-4 words. Defy this expectation by incorporating numbers. Think about addresses that you’ve lived at, or dates that mean a lot to you. Using the day that you formed your band is a good idea as well. Blink 182, Sum 41, Twenty One Pilots, and The Jackson 5 are examples of bands that use this formula. Use punctuation instead of a number if you’d like. Panic! at the Disco is a popular example. If you’re the lead singer and have been tasked with naming the band, feel free to give the band and singer different names. This will place a little emphasis on the lead singer specifically, and can make for an interesting name with a classic sound. Kool and the Gang, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Florence and the Machine are bands that use this format. Animals are evocative because we associate certain emotions, feelings, or ideas with them. When we think of a wolverine, we picture a small, ferocious animal that's ready to fight. In contrast, when you hear the word “rabbit,” you probably picture a soft little creature running around a garden. Think about the type of music that your band plays and try to match your style with an animal. The Gorillaz, The Eagles, Fleet Foxes, and A Flock of Seagulls all incorporate animals in their names. | Use an adjective followed by a noun for a standard-sounding name. Switch a noun and verb around to make a name that emphasizes action. Incorporate a number in your name to stand out a little bit. Use the “lead singer and the band” formula to emphasize the head of the band. Try naming your band after an animal. |
Unscrew the ball from the back of the stud. Be careful not to drop the ball, as it can be difficult to find. After you unscrew it, you can pull the stud out of your ear. Press your finger up against the back of the ear, so that the stud is pushed forward. Unscrew the ball in the front. Once it's unscrewed, push it gently towards the back, and pull the flat back stud out from the other side. If you're having trouble, use rubber gloves or even tweezers to hold onto the post in the back. A segment ring is a ring with a piece that opens up and then snaps back into place. To take it out, find the notch where it unsnaps and open up the hoop. Pull it out through the back of your ear. Be careful when unsnapping the ring, as the skin is sensitive in this area. With this type of earring, a small bar fits inside the stud that goes through your ear. Push the bar forward from the back. Pull the front stud out of the tube. Lightly push the stud backwards, and pull the stud out of the back of your ear. | Unscrew an earring with a ball backing. Pull out a stud with a flat back from the back of your ear. Unsnap a segment ring. Pull out a front stud from the front. |
Having good posture is important for both improving your posture and avoiding injuries. Sit in a chair with a firm back rather than a cushy recliner. Plant your feet firmly on the floor. Sit up so you can peer over the paper, but don't hunch over it. If your posture is bad, you may end up holding your pen improperly, so be sure to practice good posture whenever you can. Feeling comfortable while writing is the most important part. You should also feel like your arms have a free range of movement. If you maintain bad posture, you may begin to notice stiffness in your back. Your arms may also tire out quickly as you write. You may be tempted to curl your fingers over the pen, pressing so tightly that your fingers begin cramping. You do not have to press so hard that your knuckles turn white and your pen rips the paper. Position your fingers close to the pen's tip, holding on firmly but gently. If your hand looks like a claw or a fist, you are likely holding the pen too tightly. Straighten your fingers, letting the pen rest on your hand. To practice your grip, place a small object, such as a tissue, rubber ball, or coin, in your hand. Holding an object in your writing hand ensures your hand stays more open, keeping your grip loose. Set a piece of paper on a flat surface, such as your desk. Hold the pen in a way that feels comfortable to you, then start writing. You can write out any words that come to mind. Try to write full paragraphs, working from 1 side of the page to the other. Start out writing slowly. Once you feel comfortable holding and moving your pen, you can begin writing more quickly. Practicing can also help you refine your writing so it is neater. Practice makes perfect! | Sit up straight with your feet on the floor. Loosen your grip to avoid finger pain. Practice writing sentences on paper. |
Your friend may try to call, text, or email you a week or two afterwards. Be firm in your decision and try not to respond to them if you really want the friendship to end. On the other hand, your friend may become vengeful and start to spread rumors about you or try to turn mutual friends against you. If your friend acts out in revenge, don't give in under pressure and apologize or try to reverse things. Remember that you ended the friendship for good reasons. Even though you are the one ending the friendship, that doesn't mean you won't feel sad, upset, or lonely after the relationship has ended. Instead of isolating yourself or repressing your feelings, find a way to express them. Talk to a trusted friend or family member about what happened. They may be able to help you work through your feelings and give you advice on how to proceed with your life without your friend. Journaling is also a great way to work through your feelings to figure out how to move on. Once you have taken the time to process your feelings, focus on creating new friendships. Join a volunteer or church group, or another group of interest to meet new people. Consider making a list of the traits you value in a friendship. Start to pay attention to people who are compatible with these traits. Alternatively, invite an acquaintance out to coffee, or treat a friend you haven't seen in awhile to lunch to catch up. Out of respect for your friend, keep your conversation private. It is ok to tell a trusted partner or family member. However, try to avoid gossiping about your friend with your new friends or acquaintances. Remember that anything you say may get back to your friend, increasing feelings of resentment or anger. Running into your ex-friend is inevitable. When this happens, don't ignore them. It is ok to say hi and to ask them how they are doing. But try to keep the conversation short. If running into the person is unavoidable, like at your workplace, try to keep interactions at a minimum. If the friendship did not end well, you may need to speak with your boss to see if you can change departments or work with a different set of people. | Stick to your decision. Take some time to grieve your loss. Focus on other friendships. Try to avoid gossiping about your friend. Be cordial if you see them in public. |
Based on your sales forecast, estimate how much you will spend to keep your business running. For example, you might need to double the number of sales associates in order to handle the anticipated increase in sales. Look at your current expenses as a guide. Try to be as detailed as possible. Network with people in your industry so that they can help you think of things you might have overlooked. For example, you might handle payroll yourself for your two employees. However, if you need to triple the number of employees, you must schedule tripling the amount of time you dedicate to payroll. This is an expense you might not have thought about. If you increase your sales by 200%, do you have the resources to deliver on those sales? Probably not. Scaling a business requires that you take a hard look at your current technology and see where you need to upgrade. Look for ways to automate. You can automate many parts of a business, such as billing, marketing, and payroll. Automation can save you time and money. Also investigate the newest technology involved in sales management, shipping, and accounting. You might be able to do things faster and more effectively with newer technology. Ask larger businesses what they use. Your business probably has multiple systems in place that don't work together. For this reason, they increase communication costs and slow down your business. Pursue system integration so that you can handle your growth. A typical business has many systems: payroll, accounting, purchasing, order fulfillment, and customer service, among others. With an integrated system, employees in order fulfillment can see when an order is cancelled, and accounting can easily spot the cancellation. If your sales double or triple, you can't expect the same number of employees to handle the work load. Study industry benchmarks to find out how many customers one representative can handle, and then hire accordingly. Consider your manufacturing, inventory, and delivery staff. Do you need more? Study the benchmarks for what is typical in your industry. Don't forget back office functions, either. If you grow so large, would it make sense to hire an internal bookkeeper instead of outsourcing that function? Depending on your current size, you might need to outsource jobs as you grow. For example, you might outsource Human Resource functions to a professional employer organization (PEO). Or you might want to hire an inventory and fulfillment center to handle your inventory and delivery. Outsourcing is complicated. Often, small businesses outsource most jobs. However, as you grow, it might be more cost-effective to bring in jobs internally. Nevertheless, as you continue to get even larger, it might make sense to outsource again. There's no “one size fits all approach.” Always crunch numbers to see what is most cost-effective. You might outgrow your current facility. In this situation, you should plan on renting new commercial space. Work with a real estate agent or search for commercial space on websites like Loopnet.com. Budget how much it will cost to move into a larger space. Most commercial space is rented by square foot or by a percentage of your gross sales. Always remember to nail down what is included in the rent. For example, some commercial landlords require tenants to pay for taxes, insurance, and utilities. | Draft a detailed expense forecast. Upgrade your technology. Integrate your systems. Hire more customer service representatives. Increase staff in other areas. Consider outsourcing. Move your business. |
A normal ferry ride takes around 8 hours, but a high-speed ferry takes between 4-5 hours. If you want to have more time on the island, the high-speed ferry is a better option. If you’re trying to save money, however, choose the normal ferry, as it's cheaper. You may also consider taking the slower ferry if you’re afraid of getting motion sickness, since it's usually a gentler ride. Expect to pay between 20 and 76 euros for a ferry ticket, depending on the time of year, the kind of ferry, and the class of seat you buy. The 3 ferry companies are Blue Star, Hellenic Sea Ways, and Sea-Jet 2. They all have websites that you can book tickets through. They also all have phone numbers you can call to make reservations. If you’re taking the normal ferry, you can usually get a ticket on short notice, or even right before it departs. If you’re taking the high-speed ferry, though, contact the company as soon as you know what dates you want to travel, as these ferries can fill up. If you’re travelling in July and August, try to buy tickets in advance no matter which ferry you are taking, as the ferries are especially busy at this time. One of the best parts of the ferry is the chance to walk around the deck and take in the views. To prevent damage to your skin while being outside, make sure you apply sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher. Wear sunglasses with full UV protection to protect your eyes from the sun as well. If you’d rather not be out in the sun during the trip, most ferries have air-conditioned indoor compartments you can sit in. Check with your ferry company beforehand to make sure your boat has one that you can access. Dramamine is a popular over-the-counter drug for treating nausea and motion sickness. Take one of these an hour before the ferry leaves. If you have especially bad problems with seasickness, consider asking your doctor for a prescription to scopolamine and follow their instructions on how to use it. If you’d rather not take medication, try fighting seasickness by keeping your head still and focusing on the horizon while the ferry is in motion. Some people get relief from motion sickness with ginger. Try drinking ginger ale or eating candied ginger to see if it works for you. Public transit is the cheapest way to get to the Athens ferry port, which is called the Piraeus Ferry Port. The X96 can get you there quickly and costs 6 euros to ride. If you’d rather not take public transit, any licensed taxi driver should be able to get you to the ferry port without any trouble. This option is more expensive, but can be more convenient, especially if you have a lot of luggage. The port can be crowded, so you want to give yourself enough time to find where you need to be to get on your ferry. If you’re traveling in the late summer months, consider arriving up to 2 hours before your ferry leaves, as the port can be especially hectic during this period. | Choose between a high-speed and a normal ferry. Contact ferry companies directly to buy tickets. Pack sunscreen and sunglasses for the trip. Take medication if you’re afraid of getting seasick. Get to the port by the X96 bus or a taxi. Plan to arrive at least an hour before your ferry leaves. |
Capture test images to determine what ISO is needed. ISO determines how much light the lens allows through while capturing images, and how quickly the image can be captured. You should use low ISO for brightly lit, slow moving, or still subjects. Increase your ISO to capture images in dim lighting or those that are moving quickly. Many new photographers stay away from high ISO shots because they allow more light through producing a “busy” image. However, these images are often easier to edit later as there's more information to work with. If it's very bright in your location or you’ve set up artificial lighting, a low ISO is likely adequate, For darker areas, you’ll likely need to use a higher ISO. Most cameras have a base ISO of about 200. ISO increases by doubling, so the next ISO would be 400, then 800, etc. This essentially doubles the lens sensitivity, allowing more light through and capturing the image more quickly. If you need one second to capture an image with a base ISO of 100, you’ll need one eighth of a second to capture with an ISO of 800. If you’re an experienced photographer, you likely have a variety of photo composition methods that you use regularly. For those who are new to photography, learning a basic technique like the rule of thirds is typically a good place to begin. The rule of thirds is the idea that every photo can be broken down into nine specific areas by creating three vertical sections and crossing them over with three horizontal sections. Then, try to place your main subject in one section with a focal point where the sections cross. Even snapping candid shots, which you may need to capture quickly, take a few moments to think about how objects are placed to make the most impact. Always think about how the main subject's surroundings play into the overall image, and try to create different levels and points of interest. You can change composition as part of the editing process in some cases, so if you can't line up the shot just right, don't let it deter you from capturing the image you want. If you’re hoping to get ten to fifteen good shots for the essay, you may need to take several hundred photos to get exactly what you want. Capture each image from a variety of angles. Climb up high or take images from the ground to provide a variety of perspectives for your viewers. Zoom in for details and zoom out for overall shots. Shoot each shot several times to make sure you get what you need and give yourself options.. Even though you’ll enter the shoot with an outline, don't create such a stringent plan that you feel unable to waver from it. If you start the shoot thinking you’re going to capture a series of images that show a day of work in an office, and you end up seeing one specific employee who seems to be doing something interesting, don't hesitate to follow them instead. Odds are, if you think this is the really interesting part of the shoot, your viewers will think so too. | Check the light. Consider composition. Take more photos than you need. Let the project evolve. |
If you're trying to identify a song simply using a melody, it is first important to consider how much of that melody you actually remember. Every little bit of information helps, and will increase the likelihood that a friend will be able to pinpoint the song for you. Being a more attentive listener throughout your music-listening habits will make future scenarios like this much easier to grapple with. Take care to make sure that all of the information you think you remember is actually right. The memory can be a strange thing, and a few botched notes in your melody can lead your helper completely astray. Choosing the right person to help you has a lot to do with what you currently remember of the song itself. If you distinctly remember the song's melody chances are you'll know the genre as well. Many people prefer certain genres over others, and the ones that tend to listen to the genre of the song in question will subsequently have the highest chance of successfully helping you out. Enlisting the help of friends with formal musical training is helpful too, as they are used to identifying music purely on the basis of melody. Find somewhere non-distracting and relatively quiet; that way, there won't be uncontrolled factors hindering the process. Sit down with your friend and recreate the melody for them, whether with your voice or the piano. Take care to accurately reproduce the cadence and rhythm of the melody as well-- melody entails far more than a simple sequence of notes! While you can technically recreate the melody on just about any musical instrument, it's actually recommended you try doing it with your voice. Especially if you're not a trained musician yourself, the human voice offers a lot of potential for expression. In singing the melody, you might be able to get some of the timbre and tone across as well, making your approximation that much more specific. Giving your helper some context as to the tone, rhythm and general style of the song can help them pinpoint a song just as well as any melody. Part of what you're doing is trying to give them an accurate impression inside their head as to the song. That way, they'll have an easier time to pinpointing it. Many melodies can be used by multiple songs, so providing a little bit of context can go a long way towards helping identifying the song in question. Now that you've given them the melody, you and your friend can brainstorm as to what it's about. Encourage them to ask you questions about the song. It is possible you still remember more than the information you've offered them. Give another hum to the melody once the two of you have discussed it a little bit, and see if either of you approach it any differently. While you're talking and humming the melody, you should remain open to the possibility that you'll remember the song yourself, provided it's something you've forgotten as opposed to trying to identify it from scratch. If the first person you ask isn't successful, you should try getting help from other people. In the case of identifying a melody, in most cases it's a simple matter of having it click instantly. What ends up leading to the brainstorming stage for some people may be an instant bid for others. Don't lose hope if you can't get it right the first time; find someone new, and begin the process again. | Consider what you know of the song. Find a friend who might know the song. Play or sing the melody. Describe the other parts of the music you remember. Brainstorm. Ask others. |
Google Drive includes the ability to save files as PDFs, which will allow you to copy a single page into a new PDF file. If you don't have Google Drive, you can download it from the Google Play Store. This will open the Android Print menu. This will allow you to see additional options. Use the Range option to specify the exact page you want to copy to a new PDF. You'll be prompted to select where you want to save it to. Give the file a name and tap "Save." | Open the PDF in Google Drive. Tap the Menu button (⋮) and select "Print." Tap the ∨ to expand the menu. Use the Pages menu to select which page you want to copy. Tap the circular PDF button to save the file. |
In order to write, you will either need staff paper and a writing implement, such as a pencil or pen, or some kind of music writing software. Writing by hand is problematic because, in order to hear what you’ve played, you have to be able to play an instrument or you need to find someone else who can. With music notation software, you’re able to hear what you’ve written immediately, using the computer playback. Some examples of music writing software include: Sibelius First, Finale and MagicScore Maestro. For free music writing software, try MuseScore and Lilypond. If you play or have access to an instrument, you can try playing your melodies using your instrument to hear how they sound before writing them down. Using the outline you created earlier, construct each individual movement. While writing, you’ll need to be constantly making decisions regarding different musical techniques and styles within your piece. Some of those techniques include: Dynamics Rhythms Intervals Harmonies Theme development Counterpoint Voice leading Orchestration Traditionally, symphonies are written for the following instrumental types: strings (violin, viola, cello, and bass) woodwinds (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, and 2 bassoons) brass (2 French horn, 2 trumpets with a small orchestra) and percussion (2 tympani, triangle, and cymbal) for a small orchestra. A medium size is when you can add a piccolo, English horn, bass clarinet, contra bassoon to the woodwinds and double the number of French horns and add 3 trombone plus a tuba to the brass as well as extra percussion instruments. If you can go larger, go for it. You don't however, have to stick with traditional instrumentation. If the instruments are available and there are players to play them, feel free to use other instruments in your symphony either adding them or using them like different colors (eg. replace one traditional instrument with one non-traditional one). For example, the inventor of the saxophone family designed his instruments for the orchestra (built in the keys of B♭ and E♭) as well as the military band. You could also include an instrument that's been revived like one of the recorders, the viola da gamba or the oboe da caccia for example. Some symphonies also have vocal accompaniment. Try giving the same melodies to different instruments at different times to create a motif within the piece. Pay attention to layers and texture. There should never be any more than five layers happening at one time. | Gather your materials. Start writing. Assign melodies to different instruments. |
As children, we often don't agree with the rules our parents have set, but we don't have the foresight to realize that the rules are in place for a reason. Rules matter because as people we are interdependent; when you disregard rules there are consequences which not only affect you, but others as well (including your parents). Following rules demonstrates to your parents that you respect their foresight and judgement. Be clear about expectations. Know what your parents' rules are so you can avoid any confusion and avoid accidentally breaking rules. Take a second to stop and think about the consequences. Think about what ripple effect your actions may have and how it will impact you and those around you. Ask yourself if it is really worth it. Manners aren't just about which fork to use at the dinner table; manners demonstrate a sensitive awareness of others' feelings. Caring enough to be polite towards your parents, who you've known your entire life, shows a level of respect and reverence. Say "please," and "thank you." Words are powerful and each of those words carries meaning. Aside from being polite, it shows a level of gratitude and appreciation which are both part of respecting your parents. Watch your language. Be careful about the topics of conversations and your word choice around your parents. Parents always think of their children as their babies (regardless of how old they are). They would prefer to see them through a clean and pure lens. At some point in your life (especially your teenage years), you would rather do anything other than spend time with your parents, and your parents know and accept this. But imagine how much love, admiration, and respect they would feel if you chose to spend some unexpected quality time with them. Tap into their interests. Take an interest in what your parents do in their spare time. Whether it's sports, dancing, music, or gardening, ask them questions and show them that you are taking an interest in them. Make them a priority by choosing to spend time with them over your friends once in a while. They'll really appreciate the gesture. As we get older, we tend to forget to give hugs and kisses to those we love. By choosing to be close to your parents through physical displays of affection, it shows that you recognize, respect, and appreciate their position as parents and caregivers. Tell your parents you love them at random times and not just when expected or when you want something. Give your parents random hugs or kisses just because. If they ask what the unexpected action was for tell them something like, "just because you're you." | Follow rules. Practice good manners. Spend time with them. Show them affection. |
A cat will not always growl or hiss at you when it is mad or scared. An angry cat will have dilated pupils and stare at whatever it's angry at. The fur on it's body will usually also stand on end. The tail may also flick from side to side as it holds it in an upside down U. In addition, an angry or scared cat may have its ears flattened back. In contrast, a friendly cat will approach you with its tail up, erect ears, and rub against your legs. It may give a friendly meow or series of meows and may even be purring. Cats are affectionate and responsive creatures. To get your attention, cats will often sit close to you or brush up against your legs while meowing. This solicitation for attention is normal cat behavior. It places the cat's scent on the recipient, helps them bond with you, and probably, although we can't know for certain, has other significant meanings. When a cat rubs up on a human it's an important bonding ritual. If your cat is rubbing up against you, don't shoo it away. Let it give you a little love and attention so that This action, rubbing up against another animal to transfer scents and affection, is called allorubbing when done with another cat. This is one particular behavior that leaves some owners scratching their heads. Some cats will “paddle” or “knead” their humans. This behavior is a holdover from when the cat was a kitten. Kittens knead their mother's mammary glands as they are nursing to get the milk flowing. It is thought to be comforting for a cat to do so on a beloved human being. Kneading can get aggressive if your cat engages its claws while doing it. Be sure to protect yourself if you know that your cat goes overboard when kneading. Try wearing a long sleeved shirt or other protective clothing or have your cat stop when they start injuring you. | Learn to identify when your cat is angry or afraid by paying attention to its body language. Understand why a cat rubs up against humans. Understand why your cat kneads. |
Downplaying your successes and maintaining an even perspective in the world will keep you happy, humble, and will earn respect from people. Let your actions speak for themselves and let people come to their own conclusions about your skills and talents. Don't trumpet your own horn, let other people trumpet it for you. Remind yourself that actions speak louder than words. You won't need to play up your abilities if you show them through your actions. For example, a person who fixes people's computers doesn't have to tell everyone that they have excellent computer skills. Everyone's got an opinion about everything, but that doesn't mean you've always got to share it. Sit back and let other people talk while you listen sometimes, especially if your tendency is to chatter. Take in the perspectives and offer yours if you have anything to add to the discussion. If you don't, keep quiet. Sitting back and letting other people talk will also give you a leg up by allowing them to reveal themselves to you, giving you the opportunity to understand them and relate to them a little better. If you're a quiet person, learn to speak out when you've got something to add. Don't let humility and a desire to be a stony stoic get in the way of you sharing your perspective. People won't respect you for that. Just as you wouldn't say one thing and do another if you want to earn people's respect, you've got to be consistent in your actions. Finish what you start. We all screw up sometimes. If you do, own up to it and maintain the respect that you've cultivated for yourself. If you can do something by yourself, don't ask for help. On the other hand, you should ask for help when you really need it. This shows people that you're humble and know your limits. It also shows that you're open to being vulnerable with others. This will gain people's respect. Nobody will respect a doormat. If you don't want to do something, say so. If you've got a dissenting opinion and know in your heart that you're right, say so. Being assertive in a polite, courteous, and respectful way will earn respect from people even while you're disagreeing with them. There is a popular proverb: "Respect yourself, then you will be respected". If you wish to earn respect of people, you should respect yourself first for whatever you are. You need to assess yourself and feel good about things that make you a better person. Charity begins at home. | Be humble. Talk less. Take responsibility for your actions. Assert yourself. Respect yourself. |
Remember not to apply excessive force. If you are too rough, you might shatter one or both of the glasses. If the glasses come unstuck unexpectedly, they might slip or shoot out of your hands. Make sure that you have a firm grip on each glass. Dry the glasses before you begin, and dry your hands. If your hands slip, the glass might fall and shatter! Sometimes, there is a thin layer of water between the glasses that keeps them stuck. Try squeezing a straw between the two glasses, then blowing in. A small amount of air should suffice. However try blowing in as much air as you can because the straw is being squeezed. | Be gentle. Try blowing air between the glasses. |
While your burn is healing, avoid touching it, scratching it, rubbing it, or popping any blisters that form. Though it may provide short-term relief, it can delay the healing process and lead to infections or scarring. To deal with pain or discomfort, apply a soothing gel to the top of closed wounds. Don't use anti-itch creams. They can irritate burn wounds. If a blister pops, apply bacitracin ointment or honey over the affected area immediately. Then, cover the wound with a non-adhesive bandage or gauze. This will help prevent infection. You may be able to find gauze that already has honey in it over the counter or with a prescription from your doctor. To prevent scarring after severe burns, medical providers often order tight, form-fitting clothes to compress the skin. For the less severe cigarette burn, general-purpose clothes can lead to similar results. Wear tight-fitting gloves, shapewear, or similar items over the affected area, serving as a top layer of skin while your body heals itself. The right kind of clothing to wear depends on how big your wound is. Talk to your doctor to find out what kind of clothing you should be wearing. When the skin over your burn initially heals, it will be a different color than the rest of your body. Until it has time to redevelop its natural pigmentation, keep it out of direct sunlight to avoid any color scarring. This is best accomplished by hiding the area behind thick, dark clothing. If exposure is unavoidable, cover the area with sunscreen ranked SPF-30 or higher. | Do not touch the affected area or pop any blisters. Apply bacitracin ointment or honey over popped blisters. Wear clothing that compresses the skin. Keep the burned area out of direct sunlight. |
Burning 300 calories in 30 minutes should be fairly easy. However, to help make sure you hit the goal and to even exceed it, try increasing the resistance and difficulty of your exercise routine. In general, the more challenging a workout is, the more calories you'll burn. You can increase the speed, pace, resistance, weight or add incline to make workouts more challenging. For example, instead of just running at a steady pace, alternate between jogging and sprinting or jogging on a flat surface to jogging on an incline. You'll burn more calories per 30 minutes when you add in these fluctuating levels of difficulty. In addition, you can try doing one set of a resistance exercise every 5 to 10 minutes during your cardio workout, such as doing bicep curls or pushups. You can also try increasing the resistance on cardio machines - like the elliptical or spin bike. Although you may only have 30 minutes to work out most days, if you can, try increasing the length of your workouts. This will help you increase how many calories you can burn. You may not have time for a 45-minute run or a 60-minute spin class. However, even small additions in time can make a difference when it comes to the total amount of calories you burn. Some studies have shown that an additional 5 to 10 minutes can help you burn an extra 50 to 100 calories. If weight loss is your goal, try going for 35 to 40 minute workouts whenever you can. The other days you can stick to those higher intensity exercises to burn 300 calories in 30 minutes. You might not consider strength or resistance training to be a big calorie burner. And by itself, it's not. But when combined with aerobic exercise, it can help you burn more calories. When you have more muscle mass, your body (and metabolism) automatically burns more calories. That's because muscle tissue is active and requires more energy. When you're performing aerobic exercise or even when you're at rest, the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you'll burn. Most health professionals recommend that you include one to two days of strength training throughout the week. You need to work every major muscle group and your workout should be at least 20 minutes in length. Another trick to help you burn more calories (especially from fat) is by working out in the morning. Try switching your exercise routine around so your sweat session is in the morning. Studies have shown that those people who work out in the morning before breakfast burn more calories total and burn more of those calories from fat. Try setting your alarm clock for 30 minutes earlier than normal. This will allow you to get up in just enough time to burn off those 300 calories. Although you may not like getting up earlier those first few days, after a while it'll feel more routine and you'll find it easier to wake up. Another way to help increase your calorie burn over the course of the whole day is by moving more. This increased lifestyle activity can help you torch more calories all day long. Lifestyle activities are those activities or exercises that you do as part of your regular day. Walking to and from your car or house, taking the stairs, sweeping the floor or cleaning are great examples. Try to increase how many steps you take in a day or how often you're moving around. For example, instead of bringing in the grocery bags a few at a time, carry in one at a time. You can extend a quick job to 10 minutes, take more steps and you could burn close to 100 calories. | Increase the resistance and difficulty of your exercises. Increase the length of your workouts. Incorporate strength training. Exercise in the mornings. Move more during the day. |
. Basic foam earplugs can block around 30 decibels of sound, which can help take the edge off of the noisy fireworks. These heavy headphones were designed for working with leaf blowers and other loud equipment, and they block around 20-30 decibels (depending on the brand). These can be useful for walking or sitting, but will result in a sweaty head if you wear them overnight. You can get white noise apps for your phone or laptop, or visit a white noise website. The static sound will drown out other noises, and you can raise the volume to what is comfortable to you. White noise, like other noise, can damage your hearing if it is too loud. You may not notice it because it fades into the background after a while. Wear ear protection if you turn the volume up high. A room on the inside of the building will be farther removed from the noise. A basement can have a similar effect. Find the quietest room and set up something to do in there. Pillows and blankets can muffle noise. Try lining the wall with pillows, drawing the curtains, and hanging a thick blanket over the curtain rod. A body pillow next to your head at bedtime can be especially effective. | Put in earplugs Wear ear protection earmuffs. Play white noise. Go to an interior room of your house. Use cloth to block sound. |
A primer is just a light makeup you apply to your eyelids before eye shadow. It can help keep your eye shadow in place, which is good for metallic eye shadows since they are more likely to come off. Plus, it can really make the color and shimmer pop. Apply the primer across the the top of your eyelid, going all the way up to your eyebrow. If you sweep across the top of your eyelid, you'll end up with glitter all across your face. Instead, gently press down on the eyelid with a padded brush, so you press the eye shadow into the skin, holding it in place. You can also use a flat brush to apply metallics. With your next color, press it along the eye line, moving from where you ended the lighter color to the outer corner of your eye. Press it into this line, keeping towards the eye, then move upward after you've finished adding color in this area. You may take your eye shadow above your crease at times, and that's fine. However, with metallics, it's best to stay down lower, at least with the main color. Covering the crease with a metallic just makes it stand out more. | Add a primer first. Press down rather than brushing. Work from the eye line outward. Don't take it above the crease. |
and fix imperfections in the wall. Use spackle and a spackle knife to fill in any holes or damage to the walls. Use paintable caulk to fill gaps between walls and trim. Run a thin bead of caulk along all the edges, using a caulk gun and paintable caulk. Remove any excess that smears away from the edge with a damp cloth. This is a critical step because it allows you to paint a crisp line on edges that would otherwise be uneven. Let the caulk dry for at least 20 minutes. It should be very thin in the first place, so it should not even need to be that long. While the caulk is drying, you can do other preparation, such as laying out tarps along the walls you are going to paint. Wipe off the trim edges with your cloth to remove any dust. Also go around the room and wipe any baseboards, door trim, window trim and crown molding on the edge that butts up to the wall surface. This will make your finished paint job smoother and a clean surface will help the tape adhere. Use the 1 inch (2.5 cm) blue tape made specifically for use with painting. The secret here is to tape slowly and carefully, making sure to press down firmly along the edge of the tape so that it is attached securely. Using regular masking tape can cause the trim paint to pull up and you may be stuck repainting trim. Be sure to thoroughly tape off corners where you will have two different colors next to each other. This includes the edge at the top of the wall if the ceiling will be a different color. Dip your brush into the paint, making sure the paint only goes about halfway up the brush. Use the edge of the paint container to wipe off extra paint that might drip. It's important to paint with strokes that move from the center of the tape out across the edge or with strokes that run totally parallel to the edge of the tape. This will ensure that paint doesn't seep under the tape. You can paint the entire taped off edge before moving on to painting the rest of the wall. If you have a helper, one of you can do the edge painting and then the other can follow behind and paint the large sections of the wall. Work slowly and precisely so that the paint doesn't leak over the far side of the tape or get forced under the edge. Do not pull the tape off right after painting. Letting the paint dry completely lessens the elasticity of paint build-up along the edges, making it easier for the paint to break right at the tape line. On the flip side, you don't want to wait too long to take the tape off either. After a day or 2, the tape line will have more chance of being uneven because the paint will be too solid and dry. Start at a corner and pull the tape off so that it is at a 90 degree angle from the trim surface. This allows the tape to separate from the paint smoothly, rather than pulling up the edge of the paint as it's pulled off. Ideally, the paint edge will be a perfect line with no bleed through. If you follow the instructions carefully, you will remove the tape and find a beautiful room with perfect edges. If you are having problems with the tape pulling up and stretching the paint, you may have thick areas of paint that need to be cut. Use a razor blade to carefully cut along the edge where the paint is not breaking free. Keep the blade perpendicular to the wall so that you cut a smooth line next to the tape. If you are finding a lot of areas that don't want to come off easily, it's a good idea to just score all the edges in anticipation that they will all be difficult. | Fill gaps Clean the surfaces with a damp rag. Use painter's tape to mask off all trim and edges. Paint from the center to the edge of the tape with a brush. Let the paint dry overnight. Pull the tape off at an angle so the paint isn't disturbed. Use a razor blade to cut areas where the paint and tape won't separate. |
The selection of initial parameter values for gradient-based optimization of deep neural networks is one of the most impactful hyperparameter choices in deep learning systems, affecting both convergence times and model performance.Yet despite significant empirical and theoretical analysis, relatively little has been proved about the concrete effects of different initialization schemes.In this work, we analyze the effect of initialization in deep linear networks, and provide for the first time a rigorous proof that drawing the initial weights from the orthogonal group speeds up convergence relative to the standard Gaussian initialization with iid weights.We show that for deep networks, the width needed for efficient convergence to a global minimum with orthogonal initializations is independent of the depth, whereas the width needed for efficient convergence with Gaussian initializations scales linearly in the depth.Our results demonstrate how the benefits of a good initialization can persist throughout learning, suggesting an explanation for the recent empirical successes found by initializing very deep non-linear networks according to the principle of dynamical isometry. | We provide for the first time a rigorous proof that orthogonal initialization speeds up convergence relative to Gaussian initialization, for deep linear networks. |
Trauma to the head or brain (such as a car accident or sporting injury) can bring on seizures. If the patient has a history with head or brain injury--whether it was 1 day prior or several years ago--it is important to share this with the doctor. Other traumatic brain problems, such as tumors or stroke, can lead to seizure activity. Head trauma that occurs in the womb can also lead to seizure activity. Certain diseases--such as meningitis, AIDS, or viral encephalitis--have been linked to increased risk of epilepsy. If the patient has already been diagnosed with 1 of these conditions, it could be the cause. It may be a good idea to test for these diseases. Epilepsy can be passed down through DNA. If there is a history of epilepsy in the patient's family, this may be cited as the cause. If anyone in the patient's family has experienced seizure activity, it is important to share this with the doctor. Medications, herbal supplements, drugs, and alcohol can all be linked to seizures. Prescription medications and herbal supplements can lower your seizure threshold, so talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or mixing them. Similarly, withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can also make you prone to seizures. If you need to withdraw from a medication, drug, or alcohol, it's best to do so under the guidance of a physician. For about 50% of the people with epilepsy, there is no known cause. Identifying a root cause can help a doctor to treat certain forms of epilepsy, but in around half of epilepsy cases this will not be the case. There are still numerous treatments available to patients who have no identifiable cause. There are some health conditions and other factors that have been correlated with an increased risk for seizures. Although these conditions do not cause seizures, the presence of these risk factors may make seizures more likely. Seizure risk factors include: Age (seizures are most common in children or older adults) Family history of epilepsy Previous head injuries History of stroke or other vascular diseases Dementia Brain infections (such as meningitis) High fever (especially in children) | Recognize links to head trauma. Test for infectious diseases. Consider genetic influence. Talk to your doctor about medications, supplements, and intoxicants. Accept that there may be no cause. Recognize additional risk factors for seizures. |
Expect a relatively small amount of vinegar mixed with warm water to be sufficient for the job a lot of the time. Simply combine 2 to 3 tablespoons of white distilled vinegar with 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water in a bucket or similar container. However: Keep in mind that you'll be carrying that bucket around the room with you. Depending on the size of your bucket, adjust the amounts as needed to keep it only halfway filled to avoid spills. Pick an area that is blocked from view by furniture or otherwise hidden. Wet a sponge in your mixture and squeeze it until the excess water has been wrung out. Wipe the area in a circle, using minimal pressure. Repeat with a second sponge and clean water to rinse. Then pat dry with a soft cloth or towel. Use soft sponges (as opposed to a more abrasive kind meant for scrubbing burnt food), especially if your walls are painted. Using tougher sponges could ruin your paint's surface. Sponges in bolder colors may leave their color on the wall. Compare the test-spot with the rest of the wall. If your mixture did the trick, use it as is. If the test-spot still seems dirty, increase the ratio of vinegar to water and repeat. Start by adding ½ cup (118 ml) of vinegar to your gallon of water. If that still seems weak, keep adding ½ cup of vinegar at a time. Extremely dirty walls may require a ratio of 2 parts vinegar to 3 parts water. If the dirt on your walls has crusted over and/or built up, you may need something a bit more abrasive than just vinegar and water. Start by adding a ¼ cup (55 g) of baking soda to your solution and test-clean again. If necessary, keep doing so up to 2 to 3 cups (442 to 662 g). However, bear in mind: If your walls are painted, abrasive agents like baking soda may damage the paint, especially if it's latex-based. If your solution starts ruining your paint job, you may need to apply a fresh coat rather than clean. | Start with a mild mixture. Test-clean a select spot on your wall. Add more vinegar if necessary. Add baking soda if needed. |
Some restaurants will place an oshibori in front of you when you sit down. It's a small, damp hand towel you can use to clean your fingers before, and during the meal. After wiping, fold it nicely, and place it back in its container. Use it again as needed. Don't wipe your face with the oishibori. It's meant for your hands. Even though most people use chopsticks, sushi is traditionally a finger food. Fingers make handling the roll easier, and allow you to feel its texture. This helps you prevent nigiri sushi from falling apart. If you’re unsure, if you should use your fingers, or something else, ask the staff. Try not to ask for knives, and forks. Some restaurants are more forgiving than others about using utensils. Some people may also think you’re a little rude for eating this way, so offer an apology first. Chirashizushi (scattered sushi) is best eaten with chopsticks, or a fork, if the establishment permits. Aim the fish portion of the sushi towards the soy. A gentle dip will give you all the soy you need. Rice quickly absorbs soy, which overwhelms the flavor of the sushi. Also, soaking sushi in soy is disrespectful, because it implies the original flavors of the roll are not good enough. Always dip nigirizushi upside down in the soy sauce, and eat it rice side up. Don't pour lots of soy sauce into your cup. You don't need a lot of soy, and wasted soy is frowned upon in Japan. Some rolls, usually eel and mackerel, already have sauce on them. Don't add soy, or other condiments. Wasabi isn't a necessity. You can place a little on your sushi before dipping it into soy for extra spice. Avoid mixing the wasabi into the soy sauce. Sushi is made to be eaten in one bite. Two bites is acceptable, particularly when eating large American versions. It's better to take small bites than to have too much food in your mouth. When you do this, don't put the sushi back on the plate. Keep the uneaten part between your chopsticks, and try to hold the ingredients together until you finish. Ginger does not go on the sushi. It is used after you finish a piece of sushi to clear off the taste. This helps you experience the full flavor of the next roll, or dish you sample. You do not need to eat a large slice of ginger to feel refreshed. Finishing your food shows that you enjoyed it. Waste is considered disrespectful to everyone who worked hard to give you this food. The rice takes a painstaking amount of effort to get right, so it's impolite to leave a grain of it behind. | Clean your fingers off with the washcloth. Use your fingers, or chopsticks to pick up the sushi. Lightly dip sushi in soy sauce. Eat your sushi in one bite. Eat a small piece of ginger to cleanse your palate. Clean off your plate. |
Gymnastics skills build off of each other, and before you attempt the front aerial, you'll want to have mastered similar, more basic skills. This includes the front walk-over, the front handspring step-out, and the side-aerial. These skills involve attributes and motions comparable to the front aerial, and mastery will result in better execution. Unless you have learned the right prerequisites, doing a front aerial without the proper equipment and supervision could result in serious neck or back injury. Your coach is the person who knows your skill level best, so ask them their opinion and advice. To help your body become accustomed to the uncanny sensation of doing an entire frontward revolution without the use of your hands, you're going to practice the motion into a foam pit. Stack two panel mats at the edge of the floor, near the foam pit. If your gym doesn't have a foam pit, talk with your coach and see if there's one nearby you can use for practice.. Stand on one foot, push off by bending at the knee and driving with your leg, flip forward by leaning in and splitting your legs, and finally allow yourself to fall into the foam pit. This will help your body acclimate to the sensation of being upside down while unsupported and in motion. Your distance from the foam pit will depend on your height. Be sure you are close enough to the foam pit that you clear its lip and the intervening space in the course of your tumble. Generally, about six inches (15¼ cm) should be sufficient. Repeat this process several times until you are comfortable with the sensation. The less vertical assistance you have from the mats, the more you will have to engage your legs and core to launch your body through the air. The fewer mats you use, the more like the real thing your practice will become. Your flip differs from a front aerial in that the an aerial requires you to keep your legs extended, which will slow your rotational velocity. Approach your flip at a run and then execute. Once you feel comfortable, try to step into a front aerial. If you are comfortable with the previous drills and mastered the prerequisite skills, as your coach if you're ready to try a front aerial on the floor with height assistance. Take an eight inch mat and put it on a soft, padded gymnastics floor or carpet. Then stack three panel mats on top of each other, and another three behind those. Stand on the panel mats. Push off, flip, and land on the eight inch mat. Try to stick your landing! Lower height by removing mats once you perfect this motion. Then do it with two panel mats, one panel mat, then no panel mats! Before trying to do a front aerial on plain floor, get a really thin mat, or a "pit pillow," and place it on bouncy floor or regular floor. Start off from the floor, and aim to land on the thin mat. | Master the prerequisites. Ask your coach if you're ready. Prepare to simulate the motion. Perform the motion by splitting your legs and tumbling forward. Remove a mat and practice into the foam pit again. Flip on a trampoline or tumble track. Attempt a front aerial on the floor with height aids. Protect yourself from injury while learning. |
Press and hold the Power button, then tap the Power off option in the menu which appears. If your tablet won't turn off in this way, hold down the Power button until the tablet turns off. You can also remove the battery from your tablet in order to force it to turn off. Once your tablet is off, press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button at the same time, then release the Power button when the Samsung logo appears and release the Volume Up button when the Android logo appears. Press the Volume Down button until this option is highlighted, then press the Power button to open it. It's in the middle of the menu. Doing so will prompt your tablet to begin wiping. This can take anywhere from a couple of minutes to well over half an hour. Once the reset is complete, you'll be able to set up your tablet as though it were brand-new, and the troublesome apps and/or settings which were causing the tablet to freeze will be gone. | Turn off your tablet. Open the recovery screen. Select Wipe data/factory reset. Select Yes -- delete all user data. Wait for the factory reset to complete. Set up your tablet. |
Part of being in a long distance relationship is finding time when both of you can talk. Especially if you’re in different time zones, this can be one of the hardest parts of keeping the relationship alive. To keep romance going, take a day off of work. Tell her to take the same day off. Spend the day on skype or the phone with them. Think of things ahead of time to talk about—play 21 questions or truth or dare. Pick a show or movie and make plans to watch it at the same time. Call each other right after and talk about what you like. It's a great way to make artificial together time. Make some sort of daily or weekly ritual. This will be an exciting way to keep the romance in your relationship because after a long day, your girlfriend can look forward to this ritual. This will give her a sense that you two are closer. Wish her a good morning and good night every day. Call and talk about the highs and lows of your day before bed. | Take a day off. Watch movies, games, or shows at the same time. Make some rituals. |
Before you add any gloss, you can create a beautiful effect by first applying a soft, shimmery glow to your lids. Anything with soft sheen looks wonderful, such as a pearl-colored shadow or highlight. You can apply it softly with a shadow brush, or simply dab a bit on with your fingertips. While any kind of shadow works, a liquid, gel, or cream shadow will give your eyes a wetter, glossier look. A black liquid liner is perfect for this. By using liquid eyeliner, you can create a thin, precise line that will define your lashes. It's important to keep this line thin and as close to your lashes as possible, so that you reduce potential smudging once you add the gloss. If you want, you can certainly add a wing. This is the only stark, precise line you’ll create. You want to line your eye simply to emphasize your lashes and make them look fuller and darker. You’ll be covering this line later, though, so it's okay if it's not perfect. It's simply the foundation. Once you’ve created that original precise line, you can loosen up. Now, your makeup application will be a bit messier and more sultry. Using a kohl pencil, go back over the liquid eyeliner. You don't need to create a perfect line – in fact, you don't want to. The kohl pencil will be smudged and blended with the gloss, so just dab it along your lash line however you want. Once you add the gloss, you can always go back in and add more eyeliner as you see fit. | Apply a light shadow. Line the top lash line. Dab the eyeliner with a pencil liner. |
Keep in your closet at least four tops and two pairs of pants that are of a nondescript nature so that if you wear them on Monday and Thursday, no one will recognize them. Note that the set nondescript clothes should be changed at least once every two months. Then, go shopping like crazy - as long as you will actually wear what you bought. However, keep in mind how you would like to come across to other people. If you go for the simple and sophisticated look, don't get a clownish top with culottes to match. Keep a fancy black shirt and a fancy black dress handy for formal events. (Also, consider getting a semi-formal to formal non-black, non-white outfit for special occasions such as weddings.) Have at least one pair of running, one fancy black, and the remaining choices of styles and colors are up to you. Accessories can make clothes look richer, deeper and more interesting. Besides which, accessories are just plain fun! A small accessory can make a big difference, so take care not to overdo them. Eye-catching purses or handbags can really set off an outfit. | Go shopping. Keep at least two warm jackets and one coat that is fashionably acceptable. Own two pairs of comfortable, presentable shoes. Wear eye-catching colors in shirts or tops. Wear accessories that match or complement your clothes. |
This command removes windows from full-screen mode, at which point you can click the yellow "Minimize" button in the top-right corner of the window. It's in the top-left side of the keyboard. The Esc key is ideal for exiting full-screen YouTube videos or photos on your computer. You can click the window's yellow "Minimize" button after disabling full-screen mode. Pressing Esc while playing a game won't minimize the game. Return to it by clicking the new minimized icon in your Dock, next to the Trash icon. Some programs will simply exit full-screen after using this shortcut, meaning you'll need to click the yellow "Minimize" button to fully minimize the program. This will turn all windows in the program invisible. Specific windows will not show up in your Dock; you will need to click the application icon, such as TextEdit or Safari, instead. If none of the above shortcuts work, one of these key combinations might force the window to minimize. If you have a game window open, look at the key bindings to see if there is an option for minimizing or exiting full-screen. If you are playing a game through Steam, the Steam application may interfere with your ability to minimize programs. If the program is frozen and none of the previous options have worked, press ⌘ Command+⌥ Option+Esc, click the program, and click Force Quit. If you're encountering a full-screen program that won't close, press and hold your computer's Power button (or, if it's a desktop, remove the power cable) until the computer shuts down. When you restart your computer, all previously open windows will be closed. | Use the ⌘ Command+Ctrl+F shortcut. Try using the Esc key to exit full-screen mode. Press ⌘ Command+M to minimize the current window. Hide your window by pressing ⌘ Command+H. Toggle off full-screen mode with ⌘ Command+F or ⌘ Command+⏎ Return. Force-quit the full-screen program. Manually shut down your computer. |
requently. You should also keep your living area clean and tidy by picking up dirty clothing on the floor and making sure it ends up in the laundry bin. Then, make it a habit to do your laundry frequently, preferably on a weekly basis. This will ensure you have clean clothes available every day and that your living area is not cluttered with dirty clothing. You should also make a point of washing your bed sheets and your bath towels once a week to ensure they stay clean and free of germs. You should also wash any blankets, rugs, or cleaning rags once a week so they stay fresh and dust free. You may designate one day of the week “laundry day”, such as Sunday, so you always do laundry once a week. . Whether you live in a house, an apartment, or you have a room at your parent's place, you should make an effort to keep your area clean. This means doing daily cleaning like dusting, sweeping, and mopping the floors so they do not collect dust or dirt. You should also pick up after yourself and put any items you have been using away so they do not create clutter. You may decide to organize your area if it has become too messy and cluttered. Having a space that is organized will make it easier to keep it clean and tidy. When you are cleaning your area, you should use effective cleaning products. Make sure you use cleaning products to wipe down surfaces and to mop the floors. You should also use carpet cleaning products to clean any rugs or carpet in your area. You can also stay organized and on top of your household chores by making a schedule and sticking to the schedule. A schedule for chores may be ideal if there are multiple people living in your household, such as roommates or siblings. You should assign different chores to each person or rotate chores so they get done. For example, you may have chores like “cleaning the kitchen”, “taking out the garbage and the recycling”, “cleaning the bathroom”, and “sweeping the porch.” You should then agree to rotate the chores with the people in your home or assign each chore to one person. Try to hold yourself and others accountable for getting the chores done. Working together to do the chores as a team will make them much easier to tackle than having to do them on your own. You should also schedule in “deep cleans” of your home or living area. Doing a deep clean once a month will ensure your home stays clean and prevents the build up of dust and dirt. Start by decluttering any areas in your home. You should also start high and move your way down, focusing on cleaning your ceilings, your walls, and your baseboards. You may also vacuum your home from top to bottom and wash the windows inside and out to remove dust and dirt. You can also clean any blinds, drapes, or curtains with the brush attachment on the vacuum. You should also dust all surfaces in your home. Move any items on shelves or ledges and make sure you dust the entire surface. Sweep and mop the floors if you have hardwood, focusing on all the crevices and cracks in the floor. You should use a professional carpet cleaner for carpeted floors. | frequently. Keep your area tidy and clean Make a schedule for household chores. Do regular “deep cleans”. |
Your child's pediatrician will likely prescribe a daily control medication, such as a inhaled long-term bronchodilator. For flare-ups, the pediatrician will also prescribe a short-term medication, such as albuterol. The pediatrician might also prescribe inhaled or oral corticosteroids and medications for allergies. Long-term control medications are taken daily and help prevent asthma flare-ups. Quick-relief medications are used to open the airways during flare-ups. When asthma is well-controlled, your child shouldn't need quick-relief medication more than once or twice a week. Long-term asthma medications are available in pill, liquid, and inhaled forms. Help your child take their asthma control medicine every day, even if they don't have symptoms. Ask the pediatrician to explain how much medicine to take, when to take it, and how to use the inhaler or nebulizer. Make sure that you read all of the instructions and enclosed pamphlets that come with your child's medication. Your child's treatment plan should thoroughly explain how to administer their medication. Ask your pediatrician or pharmacist if you're in doubt about something. Children often have trouble using inhalers properly, so ask for a spacer that fits your child's inhaler. Shake the inhaler, spray 1 to 2 test puffs into the air, attach it to the spacer's opening, then have your child tightly close their lips around the spacer's mouthpiece. Press the inhaler to spray 1 puff (or as many as directed), and have your child breathe in slowly and deeply. After they inhale the medication, they can take the spacer out of their mouth. Have them hold their breath for 10 seconds. Then, they should pucker their lips and slowly exhale through their mouth. A spacer collects the medicine, so there's no need to carefully time breaths with the inhaler sprays. You’ll likely need a prescription for the right spacer from your pediatrician or pharmacist. The pediatrician might prescribe a nebulizer for young children and for some medications. Connect the hose to the machine, and fill the medicine cup with the proper dose. Turn the machine on, and have your child breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece for 10 to 15 minutes. A nebulizer turns liquid medicine into a mist. Specific instructions vary, so use your product as directed. Have your child inhale deeply and tightly close their lips around their peak flow meter's mouthpiece. Then, they should blow out as hard and quickly as they can.Image:Treat Asthma in Pediatric Patients Step 13.jpg Have them repeat the steps 3 times, then record the highest score. Their personal best score when they're not experiencing symptoms will provide a comparison during flare-ups. | Discuss long-term and quick-relief medications with the pediatrician. Have your child take daily control medications as directed. Attach a spacer to their inhaler so it’s easier to use. Have your child use a nebulizer if they can’t use an inhaler. Record your child's normal breathing with a peak flow meter. |
It's best to go at least once a week, but many churches offer extra services. If you’re new to Christianity, you might choose to go several times a week. Not only will going to church help you learn more about what it means to be Christian, it will also help you find a religious community for yourself. For example, you might go to church every Sunday morning. Look for a church where you feel welcome. You can also prioritize finding a church that has groups for people your age. You can find many translations of the Bible, so choose one that you understand. Make a habit of reading your Bible regularly, such as every Sunday evening. This will help you learn scripture. You might also choose to work through devotional books, which can help you develop your faith. You can find these in the religious section of the bookstore. Your church may offer a Bible study group, but you can also look for one on a site like Meetup.com. Bible study helps you learn more about the Word of God so you can deepen your faith and live your life according to scripture. Most Bible study groups meet weekly. Your Bible study group can also be a great place to make friends who share your beliefs! Prayer allows you to connect with God, so you should do it at least once a day. However, you might pray several times throughout the day. Don't just ask for stuff through prayer. Give God thanks and acknowledge his presence. For example, “God, thank you for this beautiful sunrise and for giving me another day on this earth,” or “God, I felt your presence today in the doctor's office. Thank you for giving me strength.” | Go to regular church services. Read your Bible at least one day a week. Join a Bible study group. Pray often. |
Do you know how long you are willing to be long distance? Does your partner know? It is important to agree on a length of time. If the distance depends on a circumstance with no certain end date, your reunion may keep getting pushed off. Make sure that you discuss the financial aspects of maintaining your relationship with your partner as well. Being in a long distance relationship can be expensive, especially if you travel often to see your partner. If your partner is waiting for a controlling parent to "back off," that means neither of you have any control over the date. Similarly, if you are waiting for a job to open up in your partner's city, you may be stuck waiting with no date in sight. To avoid this, agree on a date by which you will either move (with or without the job) or break up. For instance, you might say "I'll move to your city as soon as I find a job there. However, if I haven't found one in the next six months, I'll just move and take my chances." However, make sure that you have a conversation about finances before doing something like this to make sure that one partner is able to support the other as they look for a job. If you are planning to be in a perpetually distant relationship, make sure you are both okay with that. You should both feel comfortable with the amount of texting, calling, emailing, and visiting you do. Ask your partner if they feel you're at the right level, and ask yourself how you feel as well. If you find that one of you is feeling neglected or inundated, agree on a different schedule together. If it feels like only one of you is willing to compromise, your relationship might not be working. You should still be able to hang out with friends, visit family, go to parties, and have time to yourself. If you feel like your long distance relationship is making it impossible for you to have a social life where you are, you need to draw some boundaries. Tell your partner you can't visit them as frequently. Explain that you are feeling lonely from never making any friends where you are. Explain to your partner that you will schedule a certain amount of time to talk to them, but that you can't be on call constantly. If your partner freaks out or refuses, your relationship might not be working. Do you know the terms of your relationship? Does your partner? Ask yourself what you expect, then make this clear to your partner and ask what they expect as well. For instance, if you believe that you and your partner are monogamous, in love, and heading toward living together in the next few years, tell your partner! Similarly, if you believe you and your partner are in an open relationship, you'll need to define those terms as well. Being distant means communicating more, not less, so make an effort to get on the same page. If your partner wants to "keep it loose," that means they aren't willing to be open with you about their expectations. That's a bad sign. | Decide how long you can handle being in a long distance relationship. Keep a communication schedule that works for both of you. Make sure you can both maintain a social life. Clarify your expectations. |
You'll find it in the Start menu if you're using Windows, and in the Applications folder if you have macOS. The steps are a little different depending on your operating system: Windows and Linux: Click the red "O" icon at the top-left corner and select Settings. macOS: Click the Opera menu at the top of the screen and select Preferences. It's in the left sidebar. Some more options will appear in the menu. It's in the left sidebar. It's under the "VPN" header. This adds a checkmark to the box, which means that you can now toggle the VPN feature on and off. Now that you've enabled the VPN, you'll see a blue "VPN" badge in the address bar on the far-left side. Click this button to open the VPN pop-up window, and use the switch at the top to enable or disable VPN. VPNs make your web traffic look like it's coming from another location (often another country). If you'd like to choose a particular country, click the "Virtual location" menu at the bottom of the pop-up window and make your selection. | Open Opera on your computer. Open your settings. Click Advanced. Click Privacy and security. Scroll down and select Enable VPN. Toggle the VPN on or off as needed. Change your VPN location (optional). |
You can also use rhymes and acronyms to help you remember new material better. Repeat the rhyme or song to yourself throughout the day. This way, when test day comes, you can rely on these mnemonic techniques to help you remember the important information. Make a song out of the important concepts to the tune of the ABC's or Itsy Bitsy Spider, for example. Alternatively, use a familiar or catchy tune to make a song out of new ideas and concepts. The night before class or right before, take ten to fifteen minutes to review your notes from previous classes. Use this time to pinpoint concepts that are still confusing or vague. Write down questions that you can ask your teacher to clear up your confusion. Additionally, write down your reactions or thoughts to the course material. Bring these up in class to engage and create a discussion with your classmates and the teacher. Completing your homework assignments will allow you to assess how well you know the material. It will also help reinforce the material you already understand. You should do this whether it is pre-reading the material, or completing worksheets or practice quizzes. As you do your homework, write down questions that you have about concepts that you can bring up in class. A few extra points on your exams or final grade may make a big difference between passing and failing a class. Scan your syllabus to see what extra credit opportunities are available. If none are listed, then ask your teacher if they plan to announce any opportunities throughout the semester. If your teacher does not plan on giving extra credit, try asking if you can write an essay about a topic, or a discussion or film that pertains to the course material for extra credit. Don't pester your teacher for extra credit, however. If they tell you "no" several times, then they are unlikely to change their mind. | Use songs, rhymes, or acronyms to strengthen your memory. Review your notes before class. Complete your homework assignments. Seek out extra credit opportunities. |
Don't care what people see in you. Oftentimes, the reason we care what others think of us is because we see ourselves through their eyes...but it's not good for us to base our opinion of ourselves solely on what others think of us. The best thing you can do to not care what others think of you is to build your opinion of yourself. Do things that make you proud of yourself so that no matter what they say, you know that you are a good, worthwhile person. Volunteering is a wonderful way to make you feel good about yourself while also providing invaluable support to your community. Learn a skill, like drawing, playing an instrument, or playing a sport. Tired of being that loner guy who no one talks to? Be that guy who plays killer bass. Travel and see things that you want to see. Traveling will make you more confident and give you wonderful memories and stories to tell for the rest of your life. Put effort into the things you do. If you try hard at school, work, sports, housework, etc, it's easy to not care what others think of your performance. When you know that you did your best, don't care about anything negative anyone says. Don't let the opinion of others stop you from doing the things that you like to do. Your happiness shouldn't hinge on their approval. Ignore them and you will find that the more time you spend doing whatever you want, regardless of what they say, the less you care. You will enjoy yourself so much that you’ll find you simply don't care any more. Pursuing things that make you happy is also a great way to meet people who think like you do and like the same things. These new people will celebrate, rather than judge, the things that you love! A great step towards not caring when people judge you is to just let them judge you. Let them judge you and, in experiencing that judgement, you will see that it isn't the end of the world. You still get up each day and you can still do all the things that you want to do. Their opinion doesn't actually impact your life. There is especially little point in fighting their judgement because it will be almost impossible to make them stop. The people that most harshly judge you are usually those that most harshly judge themselves, and they will continue to judge you because it makes them feel better. They have issues, but don't let their issues drag you down. It is also important to remember that these people have problems and lives of their own. In five years, they probably won't even remember you, much less all the things about you that they didn't like. Their opinions won't impact you at all just a few years from now. If you spend the mean time enjoying your life and taking advantage of your opportunities, you will be much happier in the long run than if you waste a bunch of time trying to gain the good opinion of people you probably won't even see any more in a few years. | Build your opinion of yourself. Do the things that you want to do. Allow them to reject you. Realize that it won’t matter in the long run. |
Examine the abstract and introduction in detail. Ask yourself the following: How well does the abstract summarize the article, the problem it addresses, its techniques, results, and significance? For example, you might find that an abstract describes a pharmaceutical study's topic and skips to results without discussing the experiment's methods with much detail. Does the introduction map out the article's structure? Does it clearly lay out the groundwork? A good introduction gives you a clear idea of what to expect in the coming sections. It might state the problem and hypothesis, briefly describe the investigation's methods, then state whether the experiment proved or disproved the hypothesis. Most journal articles include a review of existing literature early on and, throughout, cite previous scholarly work. Determine if the sources it references are authoritative, how well its literature review summarizes sources, and whether the sources situate the article in a field of research or simply drop well-known names. If necessary, spend some time perusing copies of the article's sources so you can better understand the topic's existing literature. A good literature review will say something like, "Smith and Jones, in their authoritative 2015 study, demonstrated that adult men and women responded favorably to the treatment. However, no research on the topic has examined the technique's effects and safety in children and adolescents, which is what we sought to explore in our current work." Ask yourself, “Are these methods an appropriate, reasonable means of solving the problem?” Imagine other possible ways of setting up an experiment or structuring an investigation, and note any improvements the authors could have made. For example, you might observe that subjects in medical study didn't accurately represent a diverse population. Decide whether tables, diagrams, legends, and other visual aids effectively organize information. Do the results and discussion sections clearly summarize and interpret the data? Are tables and figures purposeful or redundant? For example, you might find that tables list too much undigested data that the authors don't adequately summarize within the text. For non-scientific articles, decide how well the article presents the evidence that supports its argument. Is the evidence relevant, and does the article convincingly analyze and interpret the evidence? For example, if you’re reviewing an art history article, decide whether it analyzes an artwork reasonably or simply leaps to conclusions. A reasonable analysis might argue, “The artist was a member of Rembrandt's workshop, which is evident in the painting's dramatic light and sensual texture.” Even if it's meant for a specialized audience, an article's writing style should be clear, concise, and correct. Evaluate style by asking yourself the following: Is the language clear and unambiguous, or does excessive jargon interfere with its ability to make an argument? Are there places that are too wordy? Can any ideas be stated in a simpler way? Are grammar, punctuation, and terminology correct? | Decide how well the abstract and introduction map out the article. Evaluate the article’s references and literature review. Examine the methods. Assess how the article presents data and results. Evaluate non-scientific evidence and analyses. Assess the writing style. |
Remove the wet packaging once the rice is defrosted. The defrosted rice can be heated in the microwave at 1-minute intervals until it is hot enough to eat, or it can be stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve your meal. Rice that is defrosted in a water bath should be eaten within a day of defrosting to prevent bacteria growth. | Eat the rice within a day of defrosting it in the water bath. |
You will need to measure half the circumference of the wearer's head, the height of the wearer's face from the nose up, and the distance between the nose and the eyes. Record the measurements to create a custom template for your mask. Use a tape measure to measure the distance between the front of one ear to the front of the other, wrapping the tape measure around the front of the face. Measure the distance from the bottom of the nose to the top of the forehead. Measure the distance between the bottom of the nose and the bottom of the eyes, as well as the dimensions of the eyes themselves. This can be a bit tricky, but armed with your measurements, you can create a shape custom-fit to the wearer's face. Draw a horizontal line that matches the width of the wearer's face. Find the midpoint of the line and make a mark 1 inch below the line. Use a ruler to draw a line from the right-hand end of the line to this point. Draw a second line from the left-hand end of the line to this point Draw two downward-angled lines from the edges of the original line. The lines should meet together in a slight peak about 1 inch below the center of the original line. The ears will curve upward from the ends of the original horizontal line. Draw two curved vertical lines from the edge of the original line. These lines should equal the height measurement from the nose to the forehead taken earlier plus an additional 3 inches (7.6 cm). Draw another curved line on the end of each "side" line. The lines should come inward, forming curved triangles, and the base of each triangle should be about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. These triangles form the ears of the mask. Draw a line connecting the two top triangles across the top of the mask. Sketch out two almond-shape eyes holes. The position of the bottom of the eye holes should roughly match the distance between the wearer's nose and the bottom of the wearer's eyes. Measure from the center of the original horizontal line to the bottom edge of the inner portion of the eye. The eye holes themselves should be about twice the sides of the wearer's eyes. Angle the eyes slightly so the narrow part of the almond shape points inward and downward. Use scissors to cut around the outline of the mask and the eye outlines. Use pen to transfer the shape of the mask and eyes onto craft foam. While a black Batman mask is the most traditional choice, you can use any color you want if you plan on making these masks as favors for a children's party. Use scissors to carefully cut out the outline of the mask and the eyes from the foam. Punch the holes into each side of the mask, near the edge and aligned with the center of the eye holes. A hole punch works well for this, but you could also use the tip of your scissors. Tie one end of the elastic into one hole and the other end to the other hole. The elastic should be long enough to fit around the back of the wearer's head. Double-knot the thread to hold it in place. | Measure your face. Sketch the mask outline on plain paper. Draw the part of the mask that will cover the nose. Sketch the outline of the ears and top of the mask. Draw eye holes. Cut everything out. Trace the shape onto black craft foam. Cut the mask out. Punch two small holes along the side of the mask. Attach elastic thread to the holes. |
Your punchline is your laugh line. Though your audience may laugh throughout your joke, the punchline is the part of the joke that draws the biggest laugh. come up with several potential endings to your joke. Think about what your point of view is. You want to have a unique perspective to your punchline that makes it funny. It will take a while to develop a joke. Spend time thinking about what makes your joke funny in the set up. Your set up is when you make a comment on something you find humorous. Your punchline is when you add your personal twist on the topic. Take a look at Jerry Seinfeld's joke about stain removal products: “Now they show you how detergents take out bloodstains, a pretty violent image there. I think if you’ve got a T-shirt with a bloodstain all over it, maybe laundry isn't your biggest problem. Maybe you should get rid of the body before you do the wash.” The set up is the first two sentences. Jerry explains what is funny about stain removal commercials. Here he takes a specific point of view and focus on one aspect, bloodstains. The punchline is the last sentence. Jerry ends the joke with a comment on how weird it is that stain removal products use getting bloodstains out of clothes as a selling point. Grab a notebook and a pen and write your set up at the top of your page. Then write down several punchlines for that joke. Try to have a different angle in each one. Don't censor yourself right now. Instead of thinking too hard on getting a perfect punchline down, free write the first things that come to you. Attempt to keep your punchlines related to your set up. Pick out certain words from your set up to include or build on in your punchlines. Using Jerry's joke on detergents again, think about what kind of punchlines you might write from the set up. “Now they show you how detergents take out bloodstains, a pretty violent image there. I think if you’ve got a T-shirt with a bloodstain all over it, maybe laundry isn't your biggest problem.” What could you write to end your joke that calls back to this set up? Maybe you write something like “Maybe your biggest problem is that you’re a serial killer.” Probably not as good as Jerry's, but that's why brainstorming and writing out several options helps you. Even though this punchline may not be as funny as the original, it still ties into the set up. It also takes the joke in a different direction than the audience may be expecting. Writing that perfect punchline requires that your set up serves as a story the listener can follow to your punchline. After you’ve written down some punchlines, read over each one and make sure that your set up leads to your punchline. Cross off any punchlines that don't tie back into your set up. However, if you have a punchline that you really like which does not exactly tie back into your set up, you can rewrite your set up to better serve your punchline. Jokes are fluid and the process for writing great jokes often involves making several edits. Though many comedians have developed styles of telling jokes which don't always follow the strict set up to punchline structure, most jokes are relatively short. Your set up should be only a few sentences, in most cases around one or two. Your punchline should be the same length or shorter. Take a look at a Jimmy Carr joke that is two sentences. The set up is one and the punchline is another. “It shouldn't be called the “Make A Wish Foundation,” should it? It should really be called the “Make Another Wish—We Can't Do Anything About THAT Foundation.” | Brainstorm ideas. Write out several punchlines. Make sure your punchline follows your set up. Keep your set up and punchline short. |
The Job Quest NPC for Ranger is located at Turtle Island, but in order for you to get this map, you must complete the Turtle Island side quest. If you have done this quest already, see step 2. If you haven't, do the following: Go to Alberta by using the Kafra Service in Payon, or you can ask any Priest in game to wrap you in Alberta City. Head for the Inn. The Inn is located in the upper-left corner of the city, across from the portal that leads outside. Get inside the Inn and then walk into the portal to the right to find the Grandpa Turtle NPC. Talk to Grandpa Turtle and then choose from the selection about Turtle Island. Ask him to tell you more by choosing “Ting!” until the dialogue comes to an end. Talk to Grandpa Turtle again and, this time, choose the option "How can I get to Turtle Island?" He will then tell you about a chubby sailor found at the docking area. First, go to Alberta and then head to the southeastern part of the city. Approach the only ship docked horizontally in your mini map until you find an NPC named Sailor, who standing near Professor Jordan Niliria. Talk to Sailor, and he will tell you about the island. Keep on clicking Next on the dialogue box until he offers you a ride to the Turtle Island for 10,000 zeny. Remember, every time you use his service, you need to pay him 10,000 zeny to enter Turtle Island, so make sure you have enough zeny with you. When you get to Turtle Island, there's an NPC right in front of you. Talk to him and tell him that you wish to take the Ranger exam. He will send you back to Alberta to get rid of your equipment and items in your inventory. Again, you need to pay 10,000 zeny to the Sailor. Your first test is to find the next NPC, Teardrop. The Ranger NPC will also give you a weapon, 500 Arrows, and 10 Fly Wings to use. Be cautious when exploring the island as there are many aggressive monsters in this area. Use the Fly Wings to avoid them, and kill any when necessary. | Complete the Turtle Island quest. Enter Turtle Island. Talk to the Ranger NPC. Put everything in your storage using the Kafra service, including the items you wear. Return to Turtle Island. Talk to the Ranger NPC again to start your exam. |
Choose a theme and color scheme, and stick with it. Make sure that you have large and small plants. Different textures will also help create a more unique arch. You can buy the flowers and greenery online or from an arts and crafts store. Roses and ferns are great for a classic theme, but you can use other types of flowers and greenery, such as succulents or eucalyptus. How many flowers you buy depends on how full you want your arch to be. You can cover the tops and sides of the arch, or you can cover just one corner of it. into bundles, if desired. Gather 5 to 7 flowers into a bundle, then wrap green floral tape or wire around the stems to hold them together. This way, you can secure the flowers to the arch in bundles and save yourself some time and effort. If your flowers came in a spray, you can leave them attached to the main stem, or you can cut them into individual flowers with wire cutters. Hold the plant parallel to the cross piece. Use your other hand to wrap green floral wire around the pole and the stem. Start at the end of the stem and work to the other end. You don't need to wrap the entire stem—as long as it feels stable, you should be good. Cut the excess wire off with wire cutters. Repeat this step a few more times to attach more stems and plants. Be sure to overlap them in order to hide the wire-wrapped stems. Ferns lend a classic touch, but you can also use other types of greenery as well, such as leaves or eucalyptus. Try to use 2 to 3 different types of greenery for a more varied look. Again, hold the stem against the pole, then lash it in place with green floral wire. If you need to, trim the stems down so that they fit along the pole and don't stick out. Start with the largest flowers/bundles first, then fill the gaps in with the smaller ones. Work your way along the cross bar, and if desired, the poles. You do not need to cover the entire arch, however. For a unique touch, consider covering just the top left or right corner, stopping the flowers halfway along the cross bar and pole. The ratio of flowers and greenery is up to you. You can use more flowers for a classical look, or more greenery for a modern look. Fake flowers and greenery have wire inside the stems. Take a look at your arch. If you notice any areas that appear flat, carefully bend the stems on the flowers and greenery to make them stand out. Try to keep a few flowers flat against the arch in order to avoid a bristling look. | Buy a variety of fake flowers and greenery. Tie the flowers Use wire to attach greenery to the front of the arch. Add flowers to fill in the gaps and to add color. Add more greenery and flowers as desired. Re-arrange the flowers, if needed. |
Life can be nuts, and it's hard enough to find time to sleep, work, and eat, let alone socialize. But a true friend will always make time for you, even when it's not convenient for them. If they can't find the time to hang out or talk on the phone, then why are they even your friend? If your friend is good about scheduling phone, lunch, or dinner dates, and always follows through, then you have a good friend. Congrats! Make sure you do the same and make time for them, of course. If your friend never makes time for you, always complains about how life has been "crazy busy," and expects you to work around their schedule, then you have a problem. Especially if they spend their time with significant others or different friends. Everyone is busy; not everyone flakes out. Whether it's communication, making time to chill, or buying the next round of drinks, a friendship should be 50/50. It's a give and take, so don't do all the giving if your friend is a taker. Usually, you can feel this happening -- movie night is always at your house, you always call first, they keep borrowing your Simpsons DVDs without asking, etc. And if you feel it happening, cut them off! True friends give back to you without having to think about it. You should both be willing to show affection. Not everyone is a hugger, but everyone has a way of demonstrating that they care for you. Keeping things equal doesn't mean you spend the same amount of cash on people -- relationships aren't bought and sold. It's just about feeling respected and cared for by a friend, however they show it. Don't let your friend always come to you for favors and support, but get busy the minute you need a hand. You should both be reaching out from time to time, not only to ask for help but to offer it. A flake is not a friend. If your friend never seems to do what they say they'll do, leaves you stranded, or forgets about plans you've made, then you have a flake on your hands, and you don't have a true friend. We've all bailed on a plan or made a last-second switch, but if your friend never seems to do what they say they'll do, then they don't value your time or company. With a good friend: "word is bond." If your friend bails on you more often than not, is wishy-washy about making plans, or skips out on a big or important date, they are a flake. Get some Head and Shoulders and wipe them off your calendar. This soul-searching is particularly hard to do, but it's important. Take the time to reflect on why your friend might want to hang out with you. More likely than not, you're just good friends, and the rest of the "benefits" just happen naturally. There are some classic reasons why a fake friend might find you, but usually, you'll see a few of the other warnings signs if they aren't true friends. Still, be on the lookout for those hoping to latch on to your: Popularity. If Mean Girls taught the world anything, it's that true friends stick around no matter how popular you are. Popularity is a fickle beast, but it doesn't bother your true friends. Wealth. Make no mistake-- having rich friends is fun. You get to do all the things you could never afford! But if your friends only love you for your wealth, they'll be gone before the last penny drops. Convenience. Are you giving them a ride to the office or a chance to look over your homework? Are they giving anything back? Boredom. It is summer vacation, and your next door neighbor is suddenly chummy. School starts and you never see him again. These so-called "friends" ditch you as soon as they find a new group of friends or a new boy/girlfriend rolls into town. While friends should encourage and support each other, some friends may be too clingy or needy. If your friend looks to you to constantly stroke their ego and make them feel better about themselves, they may be using you. | Think about whether they make time for you. Decide if you both put the same amount of effort into the friendship. Consider if they are true to their word. Determine if they have other motives for becoming your pal. Recognize if they expect you to bolster their self-esteem. |
What happened in those partnerships that may have made you uneasy about getting involved again? Looking at your past does not mean you assume all relationships are the same. They are not. But the one common denominator is you. You need to take a look at the behaviors that are not serving you or your personal growth. Fears can be tied to just about anything, and figuring out where yours lie will help to tell you what work needs to be done. If you have been cheated on in the past, you may be fearful of never being enough to keep a lover to yourself. Understanding this fear will help you see that you are enough and you do not deserve that level of disrespect. Abuse, either physical or emotional, may have been a part of your past relationships. This can be very scary and make the relationship not based on love but danger and fear for one's safety. Get professional help. You may even be fearful things are going to go too well and you will have to answer tough questions about things like having a family and a future that is not all about you. This can be very scary if you have settled into your single life. Some young people worry about getting involved in a committed relationship because it can be the ultimate sign of growing up. You want things to stay the same, not to change. You think avoiding a relationship allows you to maintain the innocence and carefree attitude of youth. This is a common and warranted fear, but you must aim to move past it. Yes, your relationships with friends and family members may change. This can happen whether you are in a romantic relationship or not. However, try not to see romantic relationships as automatically the most important. Relationships with family and friends can be very important too and sometimes deserve more priority than they are often given. Some people think they are incapable of loving others, so they refrain from entering one-sided relationships. For the most part, love is frequently unequal. Love also changes and evolves. You may see times where you feel like you love your partner way more than he or she does you, but then suddenly the situation flips as you question things. It is natural for relationships to change and grow. If you actually aren't able to feel anything romantic for anyone, that doesn't mean something is wrong with you, but you may be aromantic. This is different from being afraid of romantic relationships and it's a better idea to try to accept it than to try to fix it. A counselor may be able to help you in ways you cannot help yourself. He or she will also be experienced in helping to find old habits that need to be broken in order to improve your romantic relationships. | Take a look at recurring patterns in your past relationships. Try to uncover what your fears are. Don't worry about a straining your existing relationships. Defeat the idea that you cannot love. See a counselor to help you overcome trust or commitment issues. |
Once you have determined what the problem is you can extend an offer to help. Make sure that your offer is genuine--do not offer to help if you are unable to or do not sincerely want to. Instead, extend an sincere and concrete offer of assistance. For example, your elderly mother might be having difficulty taking care of her home. Ask her if she would like you to hire a cleaning service or help her find an assisted care living situation. Being empathetic means that you try to put yourself in the other person's shoes. Once you know why this person is cranky, try to think about how you would feel in their situation. Then try to determine what would make you feel better. Elderly people are often lonely and this can account for their unfriendly disposition. Offer your company, and suggest an activity the two of you can do together, such as playing a card game. You might not be able to solve the other person's problem. Especially if you do not know the elderly person well, the situation might be out of your hands. What you can do instead is ask for assistance. Try reaching out to close friends or relatives of the elderly person to see what they suggest. Most cities have senior centers where older people can go for recreational activities. Other organizations, such as churches and libraries, also offer programs geared towards seniors. You could look up some local resources and provide that information to your neighbor or relative. This could be potentially very helpful and go a long way towards lifting their mood. It can be very draining to deal with a cranky senior citizen. The most important thing you can do is to remain positive. Remember that you are doing a good thing by being kind and helpful. Even if your help is not obviously appreciated, you are probably making an impact. Smile. When it is difficult to remain positive, try putting a smile on your face. Even if it feels false at first, the simple act of smiling will make you feel better and help you maintain a good attitude. | Offer to help. Be empathetic. Ask for assistance. Provide resources. Remain positive. |
If you want to stretch a garment made of spandex, washing it in hot water can help relax the fibers. Most hot water heaters are set to a maximum temperature of 120–140 °F (49–60 °C), so you can either wash the garment in your washing machine on the hottest setting, or you can fill up your sink with the hottest tap water and soak the garment there. This may seem uncomfortable at first, but you should be able to work the garment on a little at a time, even if it's a little clingy or tight. The heat and moisture should help the spandex form to your body as you wear it. This method is best if you only need the material to stretch a little. If you can't wear the garment, try stretching it with weights. You’ll need to let the garment air-dry on your body to allow the fabric to stretch around you. Moving around as much as possible will force the material to stretch even more. Try to come up with a variety of different movements so the fabric will stretch in different directions. For example, you could bend at the waist, jog in place, and try exercises like squats or jumping jacks. The length of time it will take your garment to dry will vary depending on the thickness of the fabric. A very thin spandex shirt may take only 20-30 minutes to dry, while a thicker pair of yoga pants might take more than an hour. | Soak your garment in 120–140 °F (49–60 °C) degree water for 30 minutes. Put the garment on while it’s still wet. Stay active for about an hour or until the garment dries. |
In a situation that absolutely requires you to move the victim, do it in the least damaging way possible. Grab their shirt collar and use your forearms to support their head while pulling the body in a straight line. This is a preferred method as the victim's head is braced while moving. Alternately, hold the victim and pull them by both feet, both shoulders, or both arms pulled over their shoulders. Do NOT pull by one arm or leg, as this will twist the body. Do not pull the body sideways! Emergency medical staff immobilize the spine with a rigid neck collar and a carrying board. If you must move the body, simulate this type of support by pulling the body only straight. The goal is to minimize movement in the neck and spine as much as possible. If injury occurs in the water, keep the victim afloat until someone can obtain a rigid board to slide under their head and torso as far down as their buttocks. If you can't get a board, get help from other people to get the victim out of the water by moving them as one unit. Support their head and body, as if on a stiff board, and don't let their neck bend or rotate. If you must roll a spinal injury victim over to prevent choking on blood or vomit, get a second person to help you. Coordinate your timing so that you roll the victim over in such a way that the neck, back, and torso move as one unit. Do not allow the body to twist. | Pull the victim by their clothing. Pull the victim by their arms or legs. Keep their neck and torso straight and pull them in a straight line. Use at least two people if you must roll the victim over. |
Any moisture will shorten the shelf life of the paste. Pat the ginger dry thoroughly before you continue, and make sure your kitchen equipment is dry. If you have mature ginger with wrinkly, brown skin, peel it before chopping. You do not need to peel young ginger with soft, yellow skin. Start with 4 oz (113g) of ginger, or about 1 cup after chopping. Some cooks prefer to add more ginger (up to double this amount), but wait until you taste the final product. It's easy to overpower the garlic. Young ginger has a less pungent taste than old ginger. You can use much more without overpowering the garlic. As garlic ages, its aroma and flavor becomes stronger and stronger. Besides overwhelming other ingredients, these aromatic compounds can turn your paste a surprising blue-green color. Start with fresh garlic to avoid these effects. Cut out any green sprouts from the garlic, which have a harsh burning taste. . You'll need about two large heads of garlic, or roughly 20 cloves. Save yourself some time by peeling them all at once: Separate the cloves and drop them in a large, metal bowl. Take a second metal bowl the same size. Place it upside down over the first bowl. Shake the two bowls vigorously for a couple minutes to remove the peels. Combine the ginger and garlic in a food processor or blender. Add a generous pinch of salt so the paste lasts a little longer. Scrape down the sides between pulses. Pour in about ½ tbsp (8 mL) of vegetable oil near the end of the blending process. Choose an oil without a strong flavor, such as canola, corn, or safflower oil. Slowly pour in more oil if the blender is stuck, a dash at a time. Place the paste in a clean, dry jar. Put it in the coldest part of your fridge, usually at the far back. If the jar is sealed against air and moisture, the paste can last two or three weeks. However, even in the fridge, there is a risk of very dangerous botulinum contamination. If you keep the paste for more than three days, make sure to heat it thoroughly for at least ten minutes to destroy this toxin. The top surface of the paste may turn brown. This is a harmless reaction with oxygen, and not a sign of spoilage unless the color extends below the surface. Keep a clean spoon in the same container as the paste, or make sure every spoon you use is completely clean and dry. | Wash and dry the ginger. Chop the ginger into rough cubes. Find the freshest garlic possible. Peel the garlic Blend together ginger, garlic, and salt. Drizzle in oil. Store in the refrigerator. |
No matter how many talents, interests, or obligations you have, do not allow yourself to lose focus on your goals. Prioritize your goals and decide which are most important and might need the most time considering your long-term objectives. Plan ahead and manage your time so that you can balance all of your obligations. Remember, you can't do everything! Identify clearly what you want to achieve and then find people, such as teachers, guidance counselors, and college professors, who can help you develop a step-by-step plan. Connecting with someone in a field you’re interested in can help you stay excited about learning, and a good mentor can also help you find challenging opportunities. A mentor could be anyone from a teacher who inspires you to a business owner, a scientist, a writer, or a professor who teaches a subject you love. Reach out to someone whose work is meaningful to you and start a conversation. You might both learn something from each other. Good ways to meet mentors include sitting in on college classes, attending workshops or events in your community, doing volunteer work, or even sending an email with a few thoughtful questions to an expert in your chosen field. Remember, just because you are gifted does not mean you have to work less. You should do your best to channel your gifts and your energies so you can succeed and achieve your short-term and long-term goals. Do this by committing yourself to excellence in everything you do. Talk to your parents and teachers about what you can do to stay challenged or get ahead. In most cases, they will be happy to help you find work that is engaging and challenging. In addition, there are other things you can do: Cultivate your gift. If you are interested in or excel at one subject or another, make sure that you do everything you can to hone your abilities in that subject. Talk to teachers about Honors, Advance Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes in a specific subject field that you like. Visit the IB website at http://www.ibo.org for more information. Visit the AP College Board website at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse for more information about courses that might be offered at your school. Find out if there's a college or university in your area that invites gifted students to take or sit in on college courses. Don't ignore your work in other subjects. All of your classes are important in cultivating a well-developed intellect. Ask questions in class if you are confused or want to know more. Avoid the temptation to achieve perfection in everything you do. Perfection will get in your way and undermine your ability to balance the different goals you have. Know when to quit a specific assignment or task. Match the time commitment to the value of assignments. Don't spend 5 hours perfectly outlining a history textbook chapter instead of studying for your chemistry test that you’ll take the next day. Enjoy the process, not the perfect product. The goal of education is to learn and to develop your intellect, not to achieve perfection on every assignment or in every class. Classes aren't the only place to gain new knowledge and hone your skills. Consider signing up for clubs, events, or activities that support your interests. In addition to learning new things, you’ll have an opportunity to meet people who share your passion. For example, if you love math, you might join a math club that participates in competitions. If you’re an artist, look for events and workshops for young artists at your local art museum or community center. | Stay focused. Look for mentors. Develop a good work ethic. Stay challenged and be proactive about your education. Manage your perfectionism. Do extracurricular activities that mesh with your interests. |
If your skin is dry before you apply wax, it will try to soak up the moisture in the wax. This causes the wax to sink into your skin a little and stick to it, making it difficult to pull off. The morning before you plan to wax your skin, apply a moisturizer to make sure your skin is well hydrated. Be sure to allow the moisturizer to completely soak into your skin before you apply the wax. You want your skin to be hydrated, but not greasy, or else the wax won't effectively pull out your hair. Avoid using an oil-based moisturizer, since the oil takes longer to soak in and may render the wax ineffective. Your hair is easiest to wax if it is between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch long. Hair that's longer than this will get tangled up in the wax, making it much more difficult to pull it out cleanly. This results in wax sticking to skin where it shouldn't. Try shaving a week or so before you plan to wax. This gives your hair time to grow in to the right length. Or trim your hair in areas where it's too long to wax, such as your bikini line. | Make sure your skin is moisturized. Trim your hairs to a manageable length. |
A right triangle is a triangle that has one right (90 degree) angle. The side of the triangle opposite the right angle is always the longest side, and it is called the hypotenuse. Right triangles show up frequently on math tests, and fortunately there is a very handy formula for finding the length of unknown sides! The Pythagorean Theorem tells us that for any right triangle with sides of length a and b, and hypotenuse of length c, a2 + b2 = c2. Remember that the longest side of the triangle is called the hypotenuse. It will be opposite the right angle and must be labeled c. Label the two shorter sides a and b. It doesn't really matter which is which, the math will turn out the same! Remember that a2 + b2 = c2. Substitute the side lengths in for the corresponding letters in the equation. If, for example, you know that side a = 3 and side b = 4, then plug those values into the formula as follows: 32 + 42 = c2. If you know the length of side a = 6, and the hypotenuse c = 10, then you should set the equation up like so: 62 + b2 = 102. You will first need to square the known side lengths which means multiplying each value by itself (for example 32 = 3 * 3 = 9). If you are looking for the hypotenuse, simply add the two values together and find the square root of this number to find the length. If it is a side length you are missing, you must do a bit of easy subtraction, and then take the square root to get your side length. In the first example, square the values in 32 + 42 = c2 and find that 25= c2. Then calculate the square root of 25 to find that c = 5. In the second example, square the values in 62 + b2 = 102 to find that 36 + b2 = 100. Subtract 36 from each side to find that b2 = 64, then take the square root of 64 to find that b = 8. Recall that the perimeter P = a + b + c. Now that you know the lengths of sides a, b and c, you simply need to add the lengths together to find the perimeter. In our first example,P = 3 + 4 + 5, or 12. In our second example, P = 6 + 8 + 10, or 24. | Remember what a right triangle is. Recall the Pythagorean Theorem. Look at your triangle, and label the sides "a," "b," and "c". Enter the side lengths that you know into the Pythagorean Theorem. Solve the equation to find the missing side length. Add up the lengths of the three side lengths to find the perimeter. |
Often, the tire width will be printed along with other measurements. In most countries, the tire width is printed in millimeters or meters. The tire width number is usually printed directly following a capitalized "P." If your tire width is 1.75 metres (69 in), for example, the width number will usually be written as "P175." If you can't find a tire width number on the sidewall, calculate it on your own.The tire width is measured from endpoint to endpoint. If your tire is not connected to your car, stand it vertically while you measure. Take your measuring tape, and record the measurement you get from one end of the tire to the other. Prop your tire against a straight object if it does not stand up on its own. The tire aspect ratio is the ratio of the tire height divided by the tire width. On a tire sidewall, the aspect ratio will generally be written after a backslash ("/"). Aspect ratios are written in percentages. If your aspect ratio is 65%, for example, the number will likely be written as "/65." Calculate aspect ratio manually if the number is not contained on the sidewall. When you've divided and come to a number, convert that number from a decimal to a percentage. This is your aspect ratio number. If your width is 4 inches (10.2 cm) and your diameter is 24 inches (61 cm), for example, then your aspect ratio is 60%. Make sure you calculated the diameter and width in the same measurement system (e.g. inches or meters) before you calculate the aspect ratio. Use this online aspect ratio calculator as an alternative: https://www.calculator.net/ratio-calculator.html | Check for the tire width along its sidewall. Measure your tire width from one end of the tire to the other. Check for the aspect ratio along the sidewall as well. Divide your width by your diameter to calculate aspect ratio. |
Jeans come in more styles and fits than almost any other garment! However, you’ll discover that some brands and fits tend to work best for you. Try on a range of fits and styles to find out what you like best. There's no magic formula for matching body type with fit, but try these basic guidelines: Slim fit, straight fit and skinny fit jeans are usually a safe bet if you have a slim to average build. If your build is over average or plus size, opt for straight fit, loose fit, or tapered fits. Keep your outfit looking proportionate by pairing them with a slim fitting T-shirt, button-down, or blazer. Jeans come in every color under the sun, from white to bright neon. Go with basic black, blue, gray, or white for a refined, classic look. To create a more unique vibe, try a pair in your favorite color, like green or maroon. Once you find a fit or brand you really love, stock up on a few different colors so you can style your favorites jeans up or down as you please. If you prefer to keep your jeans blue, experiment with different washes. Light or acid washes work great with t-shirts and sneakers or flats. Dark jeans with slim fits tend to be dressier, and can be styled with blazers and dressy shoes for a more work-ready look. Medium washes are super classic, and you can create a variety of looks with them. Cropped and cuffed jeans are great choices for relaxed looks. Try them in your favorite wash and pair them with a cardigan, t-shirt, or sweater for an everyday style. For a retro flair, experiment with floor-skimming flares. If flares aren't your style, try bootcuts instead. High-waisted ankle jeans with tapered legs tend to look polished, but try pin-rolling tapered or straight legs for a slightly punkier vibe. | Try on a variety of fits to learn what works best for your body type. Mix things up with a variety of colors. Try different washes. Experiment with different lengths to create a variety of looks. |
Knowing why you want to drop out can help you decide whether it is really the best path and can help you decide what to do. Some common reasons for dropping out are: A lack of intellectual stimulation. If you find high school to be too easy and you are bored, you may be tempted to drop out and start college or vocational training early. Feeling unprepared and behind. If you feel as though high school is too difficult, you have missed too much content to ever catch up, or no one will support you, you may be tempted to leave high school and give up on your education. Having other responsibilities. If you are unexpectedly becoming a parent, have an ailing family member, or have to work to support your family, you may feel that dropping out of high school is your only option so that you have time to work. See your guidance counselor or a teacher that you trust and tell them your situation. There may be a solution to your complaint that does not involve dropping out: If you are experiencing a lack of intellectual stimulation, you may be able to take more challenging classes. Some schools that do not offer advanced-level courses on-site may have relationships with colleges or with online-based institutions. You may even be able to dual-enroll and complete an Associate's Degree and your high school diploma at the same time. If you are feeling unprepared and behind, you might have to work really hard to catch up if you are behind. The good news is that there are likely educators at your school that will work with you and help you, particularly if they know that you are considering dropping out. Ask about credit recovery, offer classroom labor (like cleaning or organizing) in exchange for tutoring, and find out what work can be made up. If you have other responsibilities, talk to your guidance counselor about them. You may be able to do a work program that earns both money and school credit. Your counselor may also know of financial resources that could help you financially while keeping you in school. Remember that a high school graduate's lifetime income is 50%-100% higher than someone who drops out, so dropping out may not be the best long-term solution for your family. If someone else—a parent, a friend, or a significant other—is pressuring you to drop out, tell them to stop. This is a decision that only you can make. This decision could have a long-ranging impact on your life, so you need to feel confident in your convictions. | Assess the reason you want to drop out. Ask about other options first. Do not drop out for someone else. |
Use your fingertip to scoop out some pomade from its container. Don't use too much pomade, since this can clog your pores. Your fingers should be clean before applying beard pomade, otherwise any residue on your hands could end up in your pomade and in your beard. A fingertip sized amount f beard balm is usually what you’ll need. However, depending on a number of factors, such as the thickness and length of your beard, you may need a less or more balm. You’ll find the right amount of balm to use through trial and error. Using beard pomade is very similar to using hair gel. Make sure it's well spread out over the palms of your hands and between your fingertips. This will give you more control when you apply the product, ensuring it covers your beard evenly. Much like applying hair gel or pomade, you want to use your fingers much like a comb, running them through your beard. Do this from multiple angles to ensure the balm is evenly distributed throughout the beard. Massage the balm into your skin as well; this will help keep your beard lush and healthy.. It's possible to get overzealous with your balm and apply just a bit too much. You’ll know this is the case if your beard is looking extra shiny and greasy. Unfortunately, you’ll need to fully rinse your beard and start over, this time using a bit less balm. While not strictly necessary, this step will give your beard more fullness and help you apply the balm more evenly throughout your facial hair. The brush will help straighten out your beard hairs and coat them with balm evenly. The comb will give you more control over your beard, letting you sculpt and shape it. | Use a fingertip sized amount of balm. Spread the balm over your hands. Run your fingers through your beard. Rinse excess beard pomade if needed. Brush and comb your beard. |
Both are acceptable for whitewashing, but they create a different look. Use old rags with the whitewashing mixes that have higher levels of paint. Apply the rags with the grain, wiping off the excess as you go, in order to use it on other sections. Use paintbrushes for a faster, more even finish. You can also apply the paint strategically to certain sections, such as the legs Keep a cloth nearby if you choose to paint. Remove paint that is applied too thickly immediately. Whitewash dries more quickly than regular paint, because it is diluted. You can shave a few hours off of the paint can directions, if it is water-based paint. You can also apply the second coat to spot fix areas that look too uneven. | Put on a pair of rubber gloves. Grab some old rags or a paintbrush. Work slowly, moving through small sections at a time. Allow the paint to dry. Consider applying another coat, if the whitewash is too light in some sections. Allow the whitewashed wood to dry overnight. |
Sweep up berries that fell from trees. Make sure that any picnic tables and chairs (or anything else outside) are completely free of food scraps and crumbs. Clean the area completely. Double check the area after you finish. Raccoons are omnivores, so they won't pass up any dog- or cat food scraps left outdoors. You can avoid this problem entirely by feeding your companion animals indoors. If you must feed Fido or Tiger outside, clean up every last scrap of wet or dry food when meal time is over. If you have a doggie door or cat flap, keep food bowls far away from these access points. Even a bird feeder with sunflower seeds might be tempting to a raccoon. Hang your bird feeder on a pole about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in diameter. Raccoons can't climb such skinny poles. Secure the pole firmly so that it can't be knocked over. Store any bird seed in metal trash cans or an indoor locations that raccoons can't access. If this isn't an option, lock up your bird feeder in the garage or tool shed just before sundown. | Clean up all food debris from your yard. Pay attention to pet food. Keep bird feeders out of their reach. |
Associate different parts of the essay with images. You might imagine the essay coming to life as you recite it. When you need to recite the essay, recall the images to help you remember the words. For example, the first part of the essay might be about tiger conservation, so you might visualize tigers as you go through this part. The second part may be about their habitat, so you might think about a jungle. Imagine a room or building that represents your essay. For every main point, place a piece of furniture inside. Associate each piece of furniture with a point you have to remember. For example, if the main parts of the essay are about family, cooperation, and communication, you might imagine a photograph (family), a table (cooperation), and a telephone (communication). When you need to recall the essay, imagine yourself walking from the photograph to the table and then to the telephone in the proper order. Gestures can help you memorize parts of the essay by associating words with movements. You might tap out a certain pattern when you start a paragraph, or gesture outwards to emphasize a particular word. Pacing can help improve recall. Some people even find doing a simple dance to be useful as they try to memorize the essay. As you memorize the speech, give yourself a prompt or cue that can remind you which part goes where. Practice hand gestures with your speech. Put certain gestures at specific spots in the essay. If you are allowed to use flashcards, you might write the basic outline on a series of cards. Glance down at these as you go along. You might ask a friend in the audience to give a signal if you are forgetting a line. | Visualize parts of the essay. Use memory palace techniques. Link passages to physical movement. Give yourself cues if you will present the essay. |
To help teach your dog bite inhibition, you will have to show them that bites are painful. Let the dog play with your hand, and when they bite too hard, make a sharp yelping noise. You may also say something like “That was bad” or “No” in a stern voice. When the dog stops biting you, praise the dog. Only do this activity in brief spurts in a short period of time. You should not let the dog nip more than three times in fifteen minutes. After fifteen minutes are up, end the activity. To teach your dog that biting (even play biting) hurts you or makes you sad, you can also yelp or cry out loudly when he does it. Once you have started teaching the dog that biting can hurt, you should start “doggy time out.” If the dog nips you or your clothing, say “ouch” sharply. Stand up abruptly and walk away out of the room. Do not play with your dog again until they have calmed down. If you do this every time they nip you, they will learn that it is unacceptable to bite or mouth you. A taste deterrent is an edible spray that tastes bad to dogs, and it can discourage the dog from nipping you or your clothing. You can apply this spray to your clothing and skin for up to two weeks. If you do not want to put it on your bare hands, spray a pair of cotton gloves and wear those while you play with your dog. You can buy taste deterrents that are safe to use on dogs from your vet or local pet store. Some common taste deterrents include: Grannick's Bitter Apple Spray or Gel Veterinarian's Best Bitter Cherry Spray Bitter YUCK! No Chew Spray Nature's Miracle No-Chew Bitter Dog Spray Apple cider vinegar A homemade version made from cayenne pepper and petroleum jelly If you are having difficulty training your dog yourself, you may have to call a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT) or behaviorist. They may be able to identify what is and is not working with your training regimen, and they can train your dog according to their unique needs. You can find a CPDT through the The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers or the The Association of Professional Dog Trainers. CPDTs often offer both group classes and individual sessions. Hitting your dog when they nip you may only cause the behavior to worsen. The dog may react defensively or aggressively towards you. They also become shy around humans or start to cower when somebody moves their hand. The best way to train a dog is by rewarding their good behavior. Ignoring the dog by walking away or giving them dog a verbal cue like “no” can also help instill good behavior in the dog. | Let your dog mouth your hand. Put the dog in time out. Spray taste detergent on your hands and clothes. Hire a certified professional dog trainer. Avoid hitting the dog when they play-bite. |
Most toddlers will eat a variety of fruits, so try incorporating them into the daily diet as breakfast and snacks. Use vegetables in every lunch and dinner, and set a good example for your child by eating vegetables yourself as well. Children should have regular sources of lean protein, such as yogurt, fish, chicken, and some whole grains. Work within your child's preferences but make it clear that protein is an important part of mealtime. Toddlers need fresh, healthful food to achieve and maintain an appropriate weight. If your child often eats take-out or packaged foods packed with fat, salt, sugar, and other non-nutritive ingredients, swap them out for carrot sticks, applesauce, strawberry slices, string cheese, and Cheerios. Toddlers need about half the calories of adults, so size portions accordingly. Try dividing the plate into segments: 1/2 vegetables and/or fruits, 1/4 whole grains, and 1/4 lean protein. Many toddlers love to drink fruit juices, but these are often loaded with calories and limited in nutritional value. If your child drinks a lot of fruit juice (or any other sweetened drink), swap it out for milk or water. Juice, soda, and other sweetened drinks can add hundreds of calories to your toddler's diet each day. Do not give your toddler drinks that serve as dietary supplements, such as PediaSure. These drinks are formulated for children with difficulty gaining weight or with restrictive diets. If your child eats well and is overweight, avoid high-calorie toddler drinks of this nature. | Focus on fruits and vegetables. Feed your toddler lean protein. Avoid fast food and junk food. Keep portions under control. Eliminate sugary drinks. |
Tap the Skype app icon, which resembles a white "S" on a blue background. If you aren't logged into Skype, you'll need to enter your email address (or phone number) and password before continuing. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. It's a person-shaped silhouette next to a plus sign in the top-right corner of the screen. This text box is at the top of the screen. Doing so searches Skype for your specified contact. Scroll down until you find the person you want to add to your contacts list. It's to the right of the person's name. This will add the person to your contacts list; if they accept your request, you'll be able to chat with one another. If your friend doesn't already have a Skype account, you can invite them to create one and join you on Skype by doing the following: Tap Contacts in the bottom-right corner of the screen, then tap Invite People to Skype. Select a contact method (e.g., Messages) in the pop-up menu. Enter your friend's contact information (e.g., their phone number or email address). Tap the Send button or icon. | Open Skype. Tap Contacts. Tap the "Add Contact" icon. Tap the search bar. Enter a name, email address, or phone number. Find your contact. Tap Add. Invite a friend to join Skype. |
If you're really familiar with snakes, and you know that what you've caught is a garter snake or another nonvenomous snake, you might be able to get away with touching it. But if you're at all unsure what type of snake you've caught, don't take the chance. Wild snakes don't much like to be handled, anyway. Gently carry the entire trap to your vehicle and put it in the trunk or another enclosed area so you can transport it. Don't shake the trap or poke at the snake. Handle it with care. You might want to keep small children and pets away from the trap while you're handling it, just to be on the safe side. If you let the snake go too close to your house, it will find its way back to its home territory. Release the snake at least a mile from your home if you want to make sure it doesn't come back. However, if you trapped the snake in your house and you don't mind if it lives outdoors in the yard, you can just walk outside to release it there. The snake will have the best chance at surviving without disturbing other people if you release it in a natural area. Go to a state park or another area without a lot of people living close by to release the snake. This way it won't end up in someone else's garden. Freeing a snake is not usually dangerous; in most cases, the snake will be happy to slither away and leave you alone. But just in case, wear long pants and gloves when you're freeing the snake. Watch the snake carefully and be ready to move out of the way if it decides to strike. Depending on which kind of trap you used, there are two different ways to free a snake: If you used a reusable glue trap, unlatch the lid of the box and open it up. Pour vegetable oil over the snake's body, making sure to cover the entire are that's attached to the glue. The trap is designed so that the snake will be able to wiggle free from the glue once the oil gets between the snake's skin and the bottom of the trap. By this time you should be standing a fair distance from the trap so you aren't blocking the snake as it leaves the scene. If you're using a minnow trap, put on a pair of heavy gloves, since you'll have to get a bit closer to the snake (though you still won't have to touch it). Carefully open the two sides of the trap to separate them at the middle. Leave just enough space for the snake to crawl out. Move away so you aren't in the snake's path when it crawls out. All snakes, even venomous snakes, play an important role in their ecosystems and should be released if possible. But if the snake is venomous and you're concerned that someone could get harmed by it, you killing it might be the answer. If you used a cardboard glue trap, you can just put the whole thing in a garbage bag and seal it up. If you use a minnow trap, you can place the entire trap underwater for a few hours before opening it. | Don't attempt to touch the snake. Drive at least a mile from your house. Go to a natural area without many residences nearby. Free the snake. Kill the snake only as a last resort. |
The wood's delicate, calming smoke makes it a perfect addition to a home aromatherapy session. Light a stick and place it in a safe receptacle a few feet away to continue burning. Inhale the scent as you meditate, practice yoga, or simply ease your mind after a long day. Palo santo makes a simple yet exotic alternative to scented candles and ordinary varieties of incense. Bring a stick and ashtray along with you while you take a long, relaxing soak in the tub. Palo santo is an exceptional natural insect repellent—in fact, that was one of its original uses. The next time you’re having a backyard barbecue or entertaining guests on the patio, leave a stick or two of the wood smoldering nearby. You’ll be able to enjoy your engagement without the constant buzzing and biting. The sharp fragrance of palo santo is very effective for keeping persistent pests like flies, gnats, and mosquitoes at bay. Try burning palo santo in your porch or foyer to drive out bugs that have already found their way inside. Many enthusiasts believe that palo santo is imbued with powerful spiritual properties that can clear away negative energies. To restore balance in your home, carry a burning stick from room to room, letting the smoke spread to the ceiling. Focus on sending peaceful, loving vibrations radiating outward with the smoke. To dispel stubborn lingering energies, combine a stick of palo santo with a bundle of dried sage—another potent item that's commonly employed in cleansing rituals. Just as palo santo can be used to banish negative influences from your personal space, it can also work wonders on your mood. Guide the stick slowly up and down the length of your body several times, letting the smoke hover a few inches away from you. Imagine your anxiety, fear, and anger dissipating with each pass. When you’re done, allow the wood to burn out on its own. If you wish, you can recite a prayer of healing or wisdom while smudging. Remember to keep the palo santo a safe distance from you at all times. Another possible application for palo santo is as a safe, all-natural home remedy. The essences of the smoke act similarly to compounds like camphor and menthol, and have the ability to reduce the severity of nausea, sinus congestion, and headaches. Avoid breathing the burning wood too deeply, or it could irritate your nose, throat, and lungs. It's the fragrance you want, not the smoke. Palo santo and other holistic remedies should not be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. If you’re really sick, see a doctor. | Use palo santo to destress and recenter. Ward off bugs. Cleanse the atmosphere in your home. Purify your aura. Treat the symptoms of a minor illness. |
This will create another blank worksheet. This sheet will house all of the fixed costs for your product, such as rent, insurance, and other costs that don't change. Like with the Variable Costs sheet, create a "Description" label in cell A1 and a "Amount" label in cell B1. Fill out the first column with descriptions of your fixed costs, like "Rent." You'll be filling out these costs after creating the rest of the spreadsheet. Select everything you created on this sheet, including the headers: Click the "Format as Table" button in the Home tab. Check "My table has headers" to turn row 1 into headers for the table. Click the "Table Name" field and name the table "FixedCosts." | Click the "+" button next to "VariableCosts" at the bottom of the screen. Rename the new sheet to "FixedCosts." Create the header labels. Enter in the names of your business's fixed costs in column A. Leave column B ("Amount") blank for now. Create a table from the data you've entered. |
If your cat is scratching its ears a lot, if you spot signs of infection, or if the cat's itching has caused it to injure itself, then it needs veterinary care. Make an appointment with your veterinarian and take the cat in. Discuss the cat's symptoms with the veterinarian and allow them to do an exam. After the vet does the exam, discuss your cat's diagnosis. Itchy ears can have a variety of causes, including ear mites, ear infections, and polyps or growths. In severe cases of ear disease, your veterinarian may suggest sedating your cat so that they can do a thorough exam. Your veterinarian may suggest that the cat get its ears cleaned at the veterinary office or by you at home. If you are told to clean them at home, your veterinarian should give you very clear instructions and they should provide you with cleaner or the name of a product they recommend. Use a specific cleaner made for cats’ ears. Clean very carefully, as cleaning that is too rough can damage the cat's eardrums or inner ear. Never stick a cotton swab or any other item into your cat's ear canal. Don't clean your cat's ears before taking it to the vet. The vet may need to get a sample of the discharge to determine the cause of the itching. In some cases, cleaning the cat's ears will remove the dirt and debris that was causing irritations, and thus will be all that is needed to treat the itching. If your veterinarian has found polyps or other growths in your cat's ear, they are likely to suggest removal. This type of surgical procedure will require that your cat be put under anesthesia and it will need pre and post surgery care from you. Other procedures your cat may have to undergo at the veterinary office include removal of foreign bodies and stitches to close up wounds or trauma. If you are told to put medicated drops into your cat's ears as part of its treatment, you will need to take care when applying them. Hold your cat on your lap and gently fold back one of its ears with one of your hands. Then use your other hand to quickly drop the prescribed number of drops into your cat's ear. Once the drops are in, fold the ear all the way back over to close up the ear and hold on to your cat. Once the drops are in your cat's ears, you need to be quick about closing up the ear canal and holding onto your cat. If the cat gets away, it will shake its head a lot, which will dislodge the medicine from the ear canal. In addition to drops, your veterinarian may prescribe other medications and provide suggestions for care during recovery. Follow these directions so that your cat cat make a speedy recovery. In many cases, you will need to put a cone on your cat to prevent it from itching its ears and further injuring itself. Your doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics in addition to medicated drops if your cat's infection is especially bad or it has traveled beyond the cat's ears. | Have the cat seen by a veterinarian. Have the cat's ears cleaned. Allow veterinary procedures to be performed. Put drops in your cat's ears. Follow additional treatment suggestions. |
Is it a word problem? Fraction? Quadratic equation? Determine what categorization best fits your math problem before you move forward. Taking the time to identify your problem type is essential to finding the best way to solve the problem. Even if the problem seems simple, read it very carefully. Don't just skim the problem and attempt to solve it. If the problem is complex, you may need to reread the problem multiple times before you fully understand it. Just take your time and don't move on until you feel confident that you know what the problem is asking you to do. To help wrap your mind around the problem that you are facing, it may help you to say or write it out into your own words. You can simply say it or write it out if you in a situation where you cannot speak out loud, such as during a test. Check what you have said or written against the original problem to make sure that you are representing the problem accurately. If you think it will help with the type of problem you are facing, create a visual representation of the problem to help determine what you need to do next. The drawing does not have to be elaborate, it can simply be a shape or shapes with numbers. Consult the problem as you draw and check your drawing against the problem after you have finished. Ask yourself, “Does my drawing accurately represent the problem?” If it does, then you can move forward. If not, start over by rereading the problem. Draw a Venn diagram. A Venn diagram shows the relationships among the numbers in your problem. Venn diagrams can be especially helpful with word problems. Draw a graph or chart. Arrange the components of the problem on a line. Draw simple shapes to represent more complex features of the problem. Sometimes you can identify a pattern or patterns in a math problem simply by reading the problem carefully. You can also create a table to help you identify a pattern or patterns in the problem. Take notes on any patterns that you identify in the problem. These patterns can help you to solve the problem and may even lead you directly to the answer. Check what you have written down against the problem to make sure that you have accurately copied the numbers and other information. Don't go on to the planning stage until you are certain that you have all of the required information and that you fully understand the problem. If you don't understand the problem, take a moment to look at some examples in your textbook or online. Looking at how other people have correctly solved similar problems may help you to understand what this problem is asking you to do. | Identify the type of problem. Read the problem carefully. Paraphrase the problem. Draw the problem. Look for patterns. Review your information. |
If your burn is first-degree and there are no broken blisters or open skin, you probably don't need to apply a bandage. If you do have broken/exposed skin, or you have a second-degree burn, you should use a clean, sterile gauze wrap to prevent infection. As your burn heals, you will develop a new layer of skin. To prevent this new skin from sticking to your gauze bandage, it is important to always apply a thin layer or ointment between your skin and the gauze. You can use either antibiotic ointment, aloe vera gel, or a specially formulated burn ointment for this purpose. The ointment functions as a lubricating barrier between the burn and the gauze, so any of these ointments will work fine. The ointment need not contain antibiotics to be effective. After you apply the ointment, lightly cover the burn with 2-3 layers of gauze. Use medical tape to carefully keep the gauze in place. Be careful not to make the dressing too loose or too tight. Do your best to keep the bandage dry. You can place a plastic bag over your bandage for bathing. If you get your bandage wet or dirty, change the gauze. 2 to 3 times daily. Around the same time every day, gently remove the gauze. Apply fresh ointment, and wrap the burn in a fresh dressing. If the gauze is sticking to the wound, dampen the gauze with sterile saline solution, and carefully remove it without damaging the skin underneath. | Determine whether or not you should use gauze. Apply a layer of ointment. Dress the burn with gauze. Change the dressing |
Since there is no cure for genital herpes, treating it with antiviral medications can help heal outbreaks sooner and lessen the severity of recurrences. It may also minimize the chance of transmitting the virus to other people. It's important to get a diagnosis and start treatment as soon as you have symptoms of genital herpes, which may lessen the severity of the virus in the long term. Common medications for genital herpes are Acyclovir (Zovirax), Famciclovir (Famvir), and Valacyclovir (Valtrex). Your doctor may advise taking medication only if you have symptoms or an actual outbreak, or she may recommend daily use even if no signs of an outbreak are present. An important part of living with genital herpes is communicating with your partner or partners about the virus. It's the kind and responsible thing to do and may help avoid problems later. Do not blame your partner for anything. Remember that herpes can remain dormant in your body for years so it can be difficult to tell who infected you. Talk to your partner about having the disease and the best ways you can minimize the chances of infecting him or having further outbreaks. Whether the disease is dormant or you are having an outbreak of lesions, you need to take steps to prevent your partner from contracting genital herpes. There are several way to minimize the risk of transmitting the disease to you or your partner. Herpes is incredibly common. Have your partner tested for it, because they may already have it as well, and if so, you don't need to worry that you are going to pass it on. Abstain from sex if either you or your partner have an outbreak of genital herpes. Use latex condoms with every time you have sex. If you’re pregnant and have genital herpes, make sure to let your doctor know so that you don't transmit it to your unborn child. Even though sexual politics have progressed, there are often still social stigmas attached to genital herpes. These stigmas can cause you shame, stress, anxiety, or depression. Addressing the negative connotations and your own feelings associated with genital herpes can help you move forward and lead a normal life. Many people feel shame and embarrassment when they are first diagnosed with genital herpes and they may even wonder if anyone will want to have sex with them again. This is a completely normal initial reaction, but you should know that genital herpes is common and you don't need to feel this way. Seeing a counselor, doctor, or friend can help you deal with your feelings. Joining a support group of others who suffer from genital herpes can offer you unconditional support from others who understand what you’re experiencing. It can also help you effectively deal with the various aspects of the virus. If you see the symptoms of a genital herpes recurrence, treat them promptly. This may help minimize the length of the outbreak and may make it less severe. The symptoms of an outbreak may include: herpetic lesions, fever, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, and headache. Call your doctor and get a prescription to help minimize and heal the recurrence. If you have external blisters, clean the blisters with rubbing alcohol on the first and second days to kill any virus and sterilize the area. You can also use warm, soapy water if the alcohol is too painful. Cover the area with gauze or a sterile pad to keep any blister fluid from spreading. Avoid breaking blisters, as this can lead to infection. Consult your doctor if you have an outbreak that is on the inside of your body. Getting regular exercise, eating a well-balanced diet, and being hygienic will keep you and your immune system strong and healthy. Making sure that your maintain your overall healthy may reduce the likelihood of recurrences. Some people report that alcohol, caffeine, rice, or even nuts can trigger their outbreaks. Keep a daily food journal to see if you can pinpoint any food triggers. Limit the amount of stress in your life, which can help minimize the recurrence of outbreaks. Sanitary conditions will promote cleanliness and reduce outbreaks. Showering, changing your clothing, and washing your hands can minimize recurrences or help heal ongoing outbreaks more quickly. Shower at least once daily, and consider taking two showers a day if you are showing symptoms of an outbreak. Wear clean, loose clothing and change your underwear daily. Wash your hands regularly to keep from getting sick, but also every time you come into contact with an outbreak. | Take prescription antiviral medications. Communicate with your partner or partners. Prevent transmission of genital herpes to your partner. Be aware of social stigmas. Join a support group for genital herpes sufferers. Watch for the symptoms of outbreaks and treat them promptly. Clean the blisters and keep them dry. Lead a healthy lifestyle. Make hygiene a priority. |
You’ll improve over time if you adapt your practices to your players. Consider how effective your practice sessions are and modify them to suit your team's needs. If you don't see improvement in your players, consider changing the format of your practices or the lineup of your team. Be open to change. Testing an idea will give you good feedback on whether or not you’re going in the right direction. If a play doesn't work, changing it can only help identify the problem. Ask other coaches or parents what they think you could improve upon. Set concrete goals for yourself and try to reflect on how well you’re doing. A good coach adapts and seeks feedback when things aren't working. Your team isn't a dictatorship. When your players provide you with feedback, consider it carefully. It's possible that they see things that you don't during a practice or game. You only have one set of eyes, and you’re going to miss things during game time. Have a friend or parent of a player set up a camcorder or phone to record your games. Watch the games later and try to figure out what is working and what isn't. Studying game film is an excellent way to improve your skills as a coach. You can watch game film with your players as well. Sometimes it helps for players to see what the game looks like from a different perspective. A good coach is a good student. Read as many books about coaching the game as you can, and sign up for clinics that teach coaches how to improve. Clinics also provide a good opportunity to bounce ideas off of others and meet new people. Improving your skills as a coach is a good way to develop and create a championship team! | Develop your coaching style over time by considering what works. Reflect on how you can improve and seek feedback. Study game film to understand what’s working. Attend coaching clinics and basketball camps to learn new things. |
Turn the oven up to 400 degrees Farenheit and wait for it to preheat completely. Use the time that you’re waiting to make the muffin batter. Pour the flour, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Stir all the ingredients together with a large spoon until they are all mixed together. Break the egg into a small bowl, the use a fork to mix the egg. Make sure that the yolk and the egg white are completely blended. Pour the beaten egg into a large bowl, then pour in the milk and oil. Whisk the ingredients together until they are all mixed. Pour the dry ingredients that you just mixed little by little into the wet ingredients, stirring continuously. Stir until all the ingredients are just combined. Make sure not to over-stir, as this can change the consistency of the muffins. | Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C). Mix the dry ingredients together. Beat the egg. Mix the wet ingredients together. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix. |
Look specifically for glitter primer. You can use a regular pigment primer, but glitter primer works the best because it is specially formulated for getting glitter to stick and stay. There are a wide range of products that are priced to fit any budget. Glitter primers typically range from about $7.00 - $20.00, and can be purchased at the cosmetic counter at your local department store or at a drugstore. Sprinkle just enough glitter for what you need. It's better to start off with less and sprinkle more out if you need to. This helps you avoid wasting glitter or having to deal with trying to dump it back into the container. Sprinkling the glitter onto another surface allows you to mix glitter colors together to create custom shades, and also gives you better control so you don't get too much glitter on your brush. | Purchase an eyeshadow primer at your local department store. Sprinkle some glitter onto the lid of its container or another flat surface. |
Just as you should start your education as early as possible, you should also start your work experience as early as possible. Many high schools have student newspapers. Some even have small TV programs or morning announcers. Try to get involved in as many of these activities as possible. Ideally, approach these activities from a sports angle. Offer to cover games for your school's newspaper or do the Monday morning sports recap during over the P.A. system. If you cannot do these activities from a sports angle, however, you should still take part as able. The skills you will learn as a reporter or broadcaster can still benefit you. You should also look for chances to call the action at youth sporting events, whether those events are through your school system or simply within the community. While only a few high schools will provide you with the opportunity to do sports announcing on TV or radio, most substantial colleges do offer those opportunities. A college or university with a large communications department may have a mock television studio and a radio station. If you are part of that department, your chances of being accepted to work through that studio or station are already better than those of an unrelated student. Note, however, that you will likely have competition. You will need to demonstrate a consistent level of skill within the classroom if you want your professors and advisers to recommend you for work at the university station or studio. Student newspaper is also a good avenue for gaining experience. While you're still in college or broadcasting skill, search out internships with local television studios, radio stations, and newspapers. This sort of experience can be even more valuable than experience gained at a college studio since you will be able to see how a professional station operates. Find out if your college or broadcasting school has a department focused on student career services. That department might be able to help you find an appropriate internship. Internships are also a good chance to begin networking. Even if you are unable to do much actual announcing work, you will be able to meet professional contacts within the field of sports entertainment. Staying on good terms with these contacts can help you break into the industry after graduation. In the current age of the Internet, you can get yourself noticed using less traditional methods of experience. Internships and formal work experience are still preferable and should be obtained if at all possible. If you have time and dedication enough, however, try supplementing these experiences by running your own sports show. Put out the best quality you are able to put out. If you do not have a good microphone but have a little web designing skill and impressive writing skills, start up a sports blog. If you have an adequate microphone but are unable to put a set together, run an audio-only podcast. If you have the resources to run your own moderately impressive video show, however, aim to do that. Focus your sports show or blog on the aspect of the field you are most interested in. If play-by-play announcements are your thing, do play-by-play recaps. If commentary is more your style, however, include plenty of that. Take your digital presence into the real world. Offer to cover local community sporting events on your blog or podcast, or even offer to call plays in person when applicable. Interview community athletes and those involved in local athletic programs. As you gain experience, compile a demo tap of your most impressive audio and video clips. These clips should show you doing your best work at sports announcing and broadcasting in general. If possible, take your demo tape to an academic adviser or broadcasting professional you have already networked with. Ask that individual for an honest critique. Refine your demo tape as much as possible. When you think it is presentable, you can begin sending it out with your resume as you apply for work within the field. As a general rule, you should gain roughly 10,000 hours of experience before you head out into the real world for your first official job. Gain experience in different aspects so that you can be sure of which niche to sink into. Try being a play-by-play announcer as well as an anchor and reporter. Do on-air work as well as behind the scenes work. Learn to edit and set up the lighting. Work with a variety of sports, including everything from men's football to women's lacrosse. | Gain experience through your high school. Gain experience through your college. Complete an internship. Run your own podcast or blog. Create a demo tape. Do a little of everything. |
Fill a water bottle with one part dish soap and two parts water, then shake it up to mix the solution thoroughly. When you see a line of ants (or just one ant, for that matter) spray the mixture over them. They'll immediately halt and suffocate. Wipe up the dead ants with a wet cloth, and keep the spray bottle around for next time. Setting out shallow dishes of soapy water is another good way to kill ants. Lure them in with a trail of something sugary. This method is good for killing groups of ants, but it won't take out the entire nest. If ants keep coming back, you might have to address the source of the problem. Soapy water is a natural insecticide that kills most insects, not just ants. Try it on roaches, too. Ants really hate vinegar, and you can make a cheap, easy pesticide just using vinegar and water. Mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray it directly onto the ants to kill them, then wipe up the ants using a damp paper towel and discard them. You can also use vinegar and water as a deterrent; spray it around your windowsills, doorways and other places where you see ants coming inside. Some people have found that using this vinegar solution to clean the floors, windows and countertops makes ants less likely to crawl over these surfaces. White vinegar makes an excellent household cleaner, and you can't smell it once it dries. If you can't stand the smell of vinegar, spray the ants with a lemon juice solution. They're averse to the citric acid in lemon juice, so you can use this spray as a deterrent as well by spraying it around the perimeter of your house. Mix up a solution of 1 part lemon juice to 3 parts water and use it as an all-purpose spray. Food-grade diatomaceous earth is a very effective insecticide that doesn't harm humans or pets in the least. It's composed of fossilized diatoms that have been ground to a powder. When insects walk over the powder, the tiny fossil shards scratch the waxy outer coating on their exoskeletons, causing their bodies to dry out. Sprinkle the powder along your baseboards, windowsills, and around the perimeter of your house to kill ants. Use an applicator or a dusting bulb to do this. It's recommended that you wear a mask or cloth over your face when handling diatomaceous earth. While the powder isn't harmful when ingested, the tiny particles can be hard on your lungs when you breathe them in. Diatomaceous earth becomes ineffective when it gets wet, or even when the air is damp and humid. It will regain its effectiveness when dry, so if your home's humidity is reducing the potency of your DE consider using a dehumidifier in the problem areas. It's completely natural and it really works against ants. When they ingest boric acid, it poisons their stomachs and they die. Boric acid also damages ants' exoskeletons the same way diatomaceous earth does. It comes in the form of a white or blue powder that you distribute with a dusting bulb in areas where you commonly see ants, like near your baseboards or in your windowsills. Boric acid is not a toxic pesticide, but it should not be consumed by humans or pets. Avoid using it in areas where your children and pets play. Don't use it near food sources or in your kitchen cabinets. While it should not cause harm to your pets, it may be toxic to smaller animals like birds, reptiles, and fish. Boric acid is toxic to beneficial insects as well. | Use dish soap and water. Try white vinegar and water. Make a lemon juice solution. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth inside the house. Use boric acid. |
You can further boost your fiber intake with supplements. Add the package-recommended dose of fiber powder with water and drink the mixture. This can bulk up your stools and help maintain regularity. Follow dosing instructions for fiber. Getting too little fiber can cause irregularity, but so can consuming too much. Physical activity can get your blood flowing and stimulate your intestines. Aim for at least 30 minutes of light physical activity most days. Recognize that 15 minutes of exercise can stimulate your bowels. This can help ease fecal material into your bowels and keep you regular. Try some of the following types of physical activity to stay regular: Running Walking Biking Swimming Yoga It may difficult to move your bowels by sitting on the toilet. This is because sitting forces your anus into a straight position, which isn't conducive to pooping. Squat down on to your toilet by placing your feet hip distance apart and bringing your knees close to your torso. to keep your anorectal angle in its natural position. This can help you more easily and regularly evacuate your bowels. Consider getting a foot stool on which to rest your feet while squatting. This can help you get your knees closer to your torso. Waiting to poop or resisting the urge to go can cause constipation. Get to a bathroom as soon as you can if you feel the urge to move your bowels. This can prevent constipation and keep you regular. Put yourself on a schedule if possible. For example, try having a bowel movement every morning. Your body will gradually adjust to the schedule and may respond by staying regular. Some people use natural oils, laxatives and enemas to stay regular. Use these only as necessary because they can cause chronic constipation. They may also injure the muscles of your colon and anus and create laxative dependence. Ask your doctor if laxative use is appropriate and safe to keep you regular. | Consider fiber supplements. Move your body. Squat on the toilet. Avoid suppressing the urge move your bowels. Use caution with laxatives. |
When you play your pan flute, some moisture can build up inside the tubes. After you have finished playing, swab the inside of each tube with a damp soft cloth. Allow the flute to dry before putting it away. Once the flute is dried after playing, store it in a cloth padded case. The cloth should be decently breathable so that any residual moisture can escape. Storing the pan flute in a case will keep it from being exposed to dust and potential damage. Wood instruments are highly susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. Try to keep your pan flute in a consistent temperature environment. Don't leave it in a hot car, for example. Periodically, the mouthpieces of the pan flute might become rough from frequent playing. Use a tuning rod to smooth down the mouthpieces. Rub a tuning rod across the top of the tubes; this will help smooth down any fibers that are standing up. Cracks and hairline fractures can alter or compromise the sound of a pan flute. Check your flute periodically for cracks or fractures. Patch them up with adhesive tape for a quick fix. Use beeswax to seal up the crack for a long-term repair. Alternately, take the pan flute to a musical instrument repair shop for professional repair. | Clean your pan flute after playing. Store your pan flute in a padded case. Protect your pan flute from sudden temperature changes. Smooth the mouthpieces. Repair any cracks in the tubes. |
. The most common tool for drawing in this style is a pencil. Pencils will allow you to easily lay down shadows and leave blank or erase areas for highlights. Pencils are easy to layer, giving you great control over the image you create. They also blend relatively well. Pencils come in different hardnesses (created by containing more or less graphite). The harder the pencil, the lighter the mark it will make. Use different pencils depending on how light or dark your lines need to be. Hard pencils will be labeled with an H and soft pencils with a B. The higher the number listed next to the letter, the more hard or soft the pencil is. A standard pencil, for example, is an HB. You can also use pens for creating realistic drawings. This will rely on highly accurate lines and proportions, as well as hatching, line variation, and etching style shadows. You can use any pen for this but you will have the best results with a nibbed or brush pen, as this will give you a better opportunity to change line widths. . You can use charcoal to create realistic drawings as well. Charcoal is perhaps the easiest drawing medium with which to create shadows and highlights, a crucial aspect of creating realistic drawings. Charcoal is easily smudged and blended, which can be used to your benefit but can also create difficulties. Drawing charcoal comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Willow or vine charcoal is a nice middle ground, while charcoal pencils are great for doing details. Depending on what media you choose, you will need to be sure to get an appropriate type of paper. Charcoal especially will require paper designed for that medium (a heavily textured paper which gives the charcoal something to latch onto). Pencils will do better with smooth, rag paper since this will help with blending. Be sure to look for acid-free, archival paper when available. This will keep your drawings from yellowing over time or otherwise aging badly. In addition to special paper, charcoal will require the use of a spray fixative to keep it from smudging once you are done creating your image. A drawing stump is a pencil-shaped roll of paper which is sanded to a point. This point is then used to blend charcoal or pencil, forming the soft gradient of shadows in your drawing. It will need to be sanded every time it becomes too covered in charcoal or graphite from your pencils. Stumps can be purchased or made by hand. An eraser is invaluable for removing mistakes and creating highlights. You can use a normal vinyl or rubber eraser for pencil or a kneaded eraser for charcoal. You can also use a kneaded eraser for pencils, as it can easily be molded into a sharp point to do detail erasing. | Use pencils Use pens. Use charcoal Use appropriate paper. Get a drawing stump. Get an eraser. |
If you don't already have a savings account now is a great time to open one up as you can put money in it and not worry about spending it. Tell your bank what you’re saving up for and they can help you find the best type of savings account for your needs. Sometimes the old methods are the best. Having a savings account is great for paychecks, but you need somewhere to put your extra change as well. You’d be surprised how much money you can save up with spare change. Whenever you use cash, take the change and put it in your change jar. Now that you know how much you need to be saving, make it easy on yourself and put a percentage of each paycheck directly into your savings. If you have direct deposit this can be automated by telling your payroll department to put a portion of your paycheck into your savings instead of putting it all into your checking account. Not spending on what you don't need can be hard, especially when it means you can't go out with your friends, but by sticking to your plan and your budget you’ll be able to save up for a car much faster and you’ll feel better in the long run. Stay motivated and keep encouraging yourself to save by printing out a picture of the car you want and putting it in your wallet. This way every time you go to buy something you'll remember what you're saving up for. Make a playlist of your favorite driving songs and keep your eye on the prize by not listening to it until you get your car. If you really want to encourage yourself to save, try walking places. See how much longer it takes you to get somewhere, and the next time you're tempted to purchase something you don't need you'll remember how inconvenient it was to have to walk. It may not be as glamorous, but buying generic will save you money quickly, and using coupons is a great way to get what you need at a good deal. | Open a savings account. Get a piggy bank. Allocate a set amount of your paycheck each month to go to savings. Buy only what you need. Look for deals and coupons on everyday items. |
Whether you are blind or sighted, there are numerous resources available for free that will help you learn the Braille code and start reading by touch. Search for nonprofit organizations dedicated to assisting people who are blind. Schools for the blind also have resources available to the general public. The Hadley Institute for the Visually Impaired offers distance-learning courses for reading Braille. These courses are free for the visually impaired. Visit https://hadley.edu/brailleCoursesFAQ.asp to evaluate available courses. You can also purchase Braille blocks and toys online to help with learning letters. These materials can be especially helpful for young children. A standard Braille cell is made up of 6 dots arranged in 2 columns of 3 dots each. All of the dots are equal distance apart. The top left dot is numbered "1," the dot below it is "2," and the bottom dot in the first column is "3." The dots in the second column are numbered "4," "5," and "6" from top to bottom. Each Braille letter or symbol has a unique combination of dots and blank spaces. Braille printed for the sighted may have "shadow dots" in the empty spaces, to help people see the positions of the dots more easily. Braille for the blind won't have shadow dots. To read Braille through touch, you need reasonably good finger sensitivity. Most adults have enough finger sensitivity to read Braille. If your finger sensitivity has been impacted by an injury or health condition, you may want to use "jumbo dot" Braille. In the Braille code, the first 10 letters of the alphabet form the basis of all the other letters. These letters only use the top 4 dots in each cell. Thinking about the numbering of the dots in relation to the letter's place in the alphabet may help you learn them easier. The letter a has dot 1 only. This makes intuitive sense because a is the first letter of the alphabet. Likewise, the letter b has dot 1 and dot 2, for the second letter of the alphabet. The letter c has dot 1 and dot 4. The letter d has dots 1, 4, and 5. The letter e has dots 1 and 5. The letter f has dots 1, 2, and 4. The letter g has dots 1, 2, 4, and 5 – all 4 top dots are full. the letter h has dots 1, 2, and 5. You can think of g as adding dot 3 to letter f, and then h as taking away dot 4 from letter g. Unlike the previous 8 letters, the letters i and j do not have dot 1. The letter i has dots 2 and 4. The letter j has dots 2, 4, and 5. The Braille code follows a distinct pattern. The next 10 letters of the alphabet are formed by repeating the same dots as the first 10 letters, then adding dot 3 to each to form the new letter. For example, the letter k has 2 dots: the dot 1 from the letter a plus dot 3. Note that the letter l, with dots 1, 2, and 3, basically looks like the lower-case letter it represents. For the remaining letters (except w), take the k through o and add dot 6. Leave the letter w out completely, as it doesn't fit the pattern all the other letters do. The letter u has dot 1 and 3 from letter k, plus dot 6. The letter v has dots 1, 2, and 3 from letter l, plus dot 6. Since you're skipping w for now, the next letter is x, which has dots 1, 3, and 4 from letter m, plus dot 6. The letter y has dots 1, 3, 4, and 5 from letter n, plus dot 6. The letter z has dots 1, 3, and 5 from letter o, plus dot 6. The letter w is the only letter that doesn't fit the pattern. This is because the Braille code was invented by Frenchman Louis Braille in 1860. At the time, there was no w in the French alphabet, so Braille didn't include it in his code. A w has dot 2 on the left side, and dots 4, 5, and 6 on the right side. | Seek out Braille instructional materials. Memorize the numbers for the 6 dots in a Braille cell. Start with the first 10 letters of the alphabet. Add dot 3 to form the letters k through t. Add dot 6 to form u, v, x, y, and z. Learn the letter w separately. |
It is important to choose a shampoo and conditioner that will help to keep your straight hair from becoming fine and limp. Preferably one that adds volume (especially if your hair is naturally fine). If regular shampoo doesn't work for you, try a sulphate and silicone free shampoo. The brush will not only tame your strands but also polish your hair and smooth it. To make your hair look glossy, apply a light volumizing mousse before you blow dry. If you need hold, use a flexible-hold hairspray. If you need to flat iron your hair, choose a tool with variable heat settings. Use the lowest heat setting that effectively irons your hair to avoid heat-related damage and always apply a heat protectant before you use a heat-styling tool. Use a curling iron or curling wand if you want to create a wavy appearance in your hair. A simple braid or an elegant one can be worn on days when you don't want to or shouldn't style your hair. Occasional hot rollers are okay, but you should mostly embrace your straight locks. | Use the right shampoo and conditioner for straight hair. Brush your hair with a large flat paddle brush. Use styling products that have a finish. Pick the right heat-styling tools. Avoid daily heat styling. |
Credit cards are one of the worst types of debt, because of their high rate of interest. To avoid the temptation to use them, make them unavailable. If the temptation to use them is too much, cut them up. If not, take them off your person and put them away. Some people literally put the card on ice by freezing it in a block of ice in their freezer. This decreases the likelihood of impulse spending. With the advent of online shopping, it is also important to consider what cards you use online. Often, if you have purchased from an online site in the past, your card information will be saved. Review sites you frequent and check that your credit card information is not saved there. If it is, replace it with a debit card. Remember - If you can't afford it today, you can't afford it tomorrow. Note that closing credit cards can adversely affect your credit score. One aspect of your credit score is known as "credit utilization," and this simply refers to how much of your total available credit you use. The less you use, the better. By closing a card, you reduce your total available credit, thereby making your total usage higher. In some situations it can still be beneficial to close the card. If you have consistently maxed out your limit or otherwise had a poor relationship with credit cards, it may be worth taking the hit to your credit score and closing out some cards. Using cash is psychologically more painful than paying with a card. Sticking to cash will encourage you to spend less and save more. It is also easier to keep track of your spending with cash. Once you have allotted yourself a certain amount of money per month for discretionary living expenses, consider taking this amount out in cash and exclusively using it for daily expenses. If you follow this course, you will not accidentally go over budget. There are some items which can be difficult to purchase with cash: airline tickets or train tickets, for instance. Consider whether you are likely to incur such expenses during the course of the month and, if so, leave additional money in your account to cover them. Checks have become rare in recent years and for good reason. It often takes a long time to process a check. The recipient of a check might not cash it for weeks after you give it to him or her. It can be difficult to keep track of your budget if there have outstanding checks that have not been cashed. In a worst case scenario, you might forget about a check and, when it is deposited, have insufficient funds in your account. As a result, you will be hit with a fee. By contrast, you can set your debit card to halt payments if there are insufficient funds in your account, saving you fees. Bills paid with debit cards process almost instantly, helping you keep track of your balance. If not using checks is impractical for you, consider using a money order. Unlike checks, a money order cannot bounce. | Stop using credit cards. Start using cash. Stop paying with checks. |
The electrolyte method for cleaning silver uses a basic chemical reaction with baking soda, salt, water, and aluminum foil to clean and polish sterling silver. This method isn't suitable for silver pieces that have porous stones or gems, such as pearls, shells, or turquoise, or for antiques (such as candlesticks) or jewelry that are affixed with glue. For this method, you will need: 2 tablespoons (30 g) each of salt and baking soda 2 tablespoons (30 ml) liquid dish soap (optional) 2 cups (480 ml) boiling water A baking dish (or bowl) large enough to fit the pieces you wish to clean Aluminum foil to line the baking dish The silver pieces you want to clean. Line the dish with the aluminum foil. Make sure the shiny side of the foil is facing up. Then place your sterling silverware into the baking dish. Pour the salt, baking soda, and dish soap over top of the silver pieces, and then pour the boiling water on top. Stir the solution to help dissolve the salt and baking soda. Make sure all the silver pieces are touching the foil, as the tarnish from the silver will transfer to the foil. Let the silverware sit in the solution for five to 10 minutes. Don't be alarmed if it smells like rotten eggs: this is just the sulfur on the silver. To help the process along, use your fingers to gently rub and move the silver around in the solution. Remove the silver from the solution and rinse it under warm water. Gently buff the pieces with a soft cloth to dry and polish the silver. Because silver is so soft, it can scratch easily. Be sure to use a soft and non-abrasive cloth to polish, such as microfiber or lint-free flannel. Always polish and buff silver in the direction of the metal's grain, and never in a circular motion. | Gather your supplies. Prepare the baking dish. Add the cleaning agents. Wait for the reaction to occur. Rinse and buff the silverware. |
Wash away dirt and makeup with your usual cleanser then deposit 3 to 5 drops of amla oil onto your palms. Rub your hands together and work the oil into your skin, massaging your face upward and outward from your nose. Be careful not to get the oil in your eyes because it will sting! Create an exfoliant by mixing 1 cup (240 mL) of amla oil with 1/2 cup (64 grams) of sugar and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of rose water. Gently rub the mixture onto your face or body, then wash it off with warm water and pat your skin dry. Avoid exfoliating on areas with open wounds, sores, or acne lesions because this may increase irritation and redness. Don't harshly scrub your skin, especially the sensitive skin on your face! Do this treatment once or twice a week to keep your skin fresh and glowing. Take a spa day for yourself and massage your face and body with a liberal amount of amla oil so that your skin is fully soaked. Do this either before or after you shower. If you choose to leave it on throughout the day, make sure you’re okay with the smell! Make sure to cover all of the areas that are prone to wrinkles, discoloration, or other signs of aging that you might be concerned about. Amla promotes the production of procollagen, a precursor to collagen to maintain healthy skin tissue, shrink pores, and repair damage. If you have dry patches of skin on your elbows, feet, arms, or back, rub amla oil onto your skin before going to bed. Use about 1 or 2 quarter-sized amounts of amla oil on each section of your skin. If you’re putting it on your feet, wear socks to avoid slipping when you get up during the night or in the morning. Combine 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of amla oil and 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of mashed papaya and dab or smear it onto your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then wash your face with cool water. If you have fresh amla fruit, use 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of the juice along with 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of mashed papaya. Do this treatment every other day to ease redness and correct discoloration on your face. | Use a few drops of amla oil to moisturize and tone the skin on your face. Make a sugar scrub with amla oil to remove dead skin. Massage pure amla oil onto your skin as an anti-aging treatment. Treat dry, flaky skin with an overnight application. Soothe and even your skin tone with an amla and papaya facial mask. |
Keep air and bacteria out as much as possible. A jar with a spring-top lid works well, as it is very airtight. Refrigerate this gel for a much longer shelf life. If you make a lot at once, you can store some in the freezer for up to 6 months. Put a few spoonfuls into a small squeeze bottle to use for a couple of days at a time. It's easier to apply to your hair, and you're not introducing bacteria to the main gel with your hands. Plus, if you forget and leave this jar out, you've only wasted a little gel. You should be able to tell easily if the gel isn't good anymore. It will have a bad, off-putting smell that will overpower the essential oils. If it smells rotten, it's time to toss the gel and make more. If you find you can't use all the gel before it goes bad, try making it in smaller batches. It can last as long as 2 months. | Pour the mixture into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Portion out a little at a time into a small squeeze bottle. Smell the gel every time you open it to see if it's gone bad. |
In order to unroot your Galaxy device, you'll need the stock firmware for your device and carrier. There are various places that you can find this firmware online. Use a search engine and search for your Galaxy model and carrier, along with the phrase "stock firmware". Unzip the firmware after downloading it to find the .tar.md5 file. This is an Android developer tool that will allow you to push your stock firmware from your computer to your Android device. You can find the installation files at Odin's XDA thread here. If you haven't connected your device to your computer before, you'll need to install the Samsung USB drivers. The quickest way to do this is to download the drivers from Samsung here. Download the ZIP file, double-click it to open it, and then extract the installer. Run the installer to install the drivers. You'll need to reboot it in a special mode. This will boot the device in Download mode. Connect it to your computer via USB. You should see a green box on the left side of the "ID:COM" section. If you don't see this, your Samsung USB drivers are not properly installed. PDA button in Odin3. Browse for the .tar.md5 stock firmware file that you downloaded. Make sure all of the other boxes are unchecked. Start button to begin the unroot process. This may take about 5-10 minutes. When the process is complete, you'll see "PASS!" in the top box in Odin3. Your Galaxy should boot into the normal TouchWiz operating system. If your phone gets stuck in an infinite boot loop after unlocking, you'll need to perform a factory reset. This will delete everything on the device. Press and hold the Power button to shut off the device. Press and hold Volume Up, Home, and Power to boot into the Recovery menu. Use the Volume buttons to select "wipe data/factory reset" and press the Power button to select it. Select "wipe data partition" and then "reboot system now". Your Galaxy will reboot and wipe all of the data, returning it to factory settings. | Download the stock firmware for your device. Download and install Odin3. Download and install the Samsung drivers. Power your device down. Hold the Volume Down, Home, and Power buttons. Launch Odin3. Click the . Check the "AP or PDA" and "Auto Reboot" boxes. Click the . Perform a factory reset to fix a boot loop. |
The best volleyballs are made of leather or synthetic leather. Also, the ball should have an inner bladder made of rubber. For indoor volleyball, choose a ball that is well-pressurized. Also, look for a ball that is a light uniform color. For outdoor or beach volleyball, choose a brightly colored volleyball that will be easy to see in the sunlight. Make sure that the supports for your net are made of galvanized metal or treated wood. Also, consider padding the poles to protect the players. An official net measures 32 feet (9.75 m) long and 39" (1 m) wide. For men, it comes in at 7 feet (2.1 m) 11 5/8 in (2.43 M) high and for women, it tops out at 7 feet (2.1 m) 4 1/8 in (2.24 m). If you're playing outdoors, dig a hole at least 3' (about 1 m) deep for the poles. If you want your court to be permanent, pour concrete into the holes before you install the poles. An official volleyball court is 29 feet (8.8 m) 6" (9 m) wide and 59 feet (18 m) (18 m) long. Use spray paint or bright nylon tape to mark the boundaries of your court. The lines should be approximately 2" (5 cm) wide. Alternatively, you can use the line markers that came with the net that you purchased. Your court should face north and south as opposed to east and west. This orientation ensures that no team is ever looking directly into the sun. If you're playing an informal game, you can simply mark the boundaries with some shoes or any other items that you have laying around. Don't worry about exact measurements; the point is to have fun while you're playing. Now that you have all the necessary equipment, get a group together! Volleyball can be played with two people, but it's more fun with a dozen or so. Take the number that you have and figure out your formation -- how will you rotate (if you rotate at all) and account for skill? If you have an odd number, you can either have the odd man out rotate sides, join the weaker team, or rotate one individual acting as a referee or scorekeeper. Or they could be the designated libero and pop around at will! | Purchase a volleyball. Buy a net. Measure your court. Gather your friends. |
The price of silver fluctuates daily. Check online for the "Spot Price" of silver on any given day. This price changes constantly, so check back often. Do not pay more than the current selling price on any given day, unless the price is unusually low and you are willing to gamble that it will rise significantly before you need to sell. Silver is measured in troy ounces. For reference when buying or selling, there are 12 troy ounces to 1 troy pound. There are approximately 31 grams to 1 troy ounce. Beware of low prices. If a dealer is selling silver below the market price, it is likely not really sterling. If you are buying at a yard sale, flea market, or store where the prices are not listed and haggling is legal, try to pay less. Offer the seller less than you are willing to pay, and go back and forth until you can agree on a price. Be willing to offer a fair price, especially if you plan on returning to this particular silver dealer. If you are buying silver online at an auction, don't get suckered into paying more than you think the silver is worth. Wait until the last minute to make your bid. If you are sure you want to buy an item, try being the first bidder. Top your own bid once or twice to send a clear message to other bidders. | Check the current selling price. Bargain. Work the auction. |
All of the top 25 MLMs have been around for 10 years, and most more than 20. There are certainly legitimate startup MLMs, but treat a company that has been around for less than 10 years with caution. Since pyramid schemes are illegal, the top executives generally close their doors as soon as they turn a decent profit. With the internet, it is easy to find a wide number of impartial sources with opinions about companies. Add keywords like 'scam' or 'reputation' or 'review' to get directly to people's opinions. Though pyramid schemes may hire internet marketers to produce false reviews — another illegal practice — you should find positive as well as negative reviews. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a good place to start. It is a nonprofit that processes complaints filed against businesses and resolves questions of illegal or unethical behavior. Another great resource is The Federal Trade Commission website, which has information on companies that have been pursued or fined for illegal business practices. Due to their large pool of self-motivated underlings, MLMs may seem similar to schemes on the surface. However, the MLMs use this system as a substitution for a larger advertising budget. This work is done instead by salespeople on the ground telling others about their product. If the company emphasizes the work of the executives in recruiting new members in their 'downline' over the role the salespeople play, it is probably a pyramid scheme. 'Downline' is a term used by MLMs and pyramid schemes to refer to those who work under you. It can be confusing, since MLMs also give salespeople the opportunity for promotion to a supervisory role. MLMs make their money off sales rather than the contributions of new members. They want to recruit and keep better salespeople, so they compensate them well. Pyramid schemes will glaze over the compensation details of the lower tier to tell you how much money you can make after getting promoted. Push them to give you not only concrete profit margins for salespeople, but actual yearly averages of profit for entry-level workers – not the executives. The MLM strategy is to establish a large population of salespeople to distribute the project and increase their sales force exponentially. Promoters get commission on the sale of the product, as well as income for sales their recruits make. For the pyramid schemes that have, or claim to have, real products, you have to do a little digging to find out if the product is a scam. One way to do this is to find out if you can expect to receive a full refund for unused products. Pyramid schemes often rely on people buying packages of their useless products only to find out that they are unsellable. Then when the people contact the company, they point to the 'no returns' policy in the contract. People move up in pyramid schemes based on how many recruits they sign. MLMs promote people based on their sales numbers or similar performance criteria. If you can promote yourself without an official appointment, it is probably a pyramid scheme. | Find out when the company was founded. Do a web search of the company. Look at the company's structure. Look at the compensation. Find out their refund policy. Find out how you get promoted. |
If you are using a bar or a large piece of chocolate, chop it roughly into small pieces about one inch long. Breaking the chocolate into small pieces helps it to melt faster and more evenly. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high in the microwave for 30 seconds. Since chocolate can scald easily, make sure not to put it in for more than 30 seconds. You can remove the chocolate after about 15seconds, stir it and place it back.This way you will get an idea as to how much longer it needs to be melted. If you don't have a microwave, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Fill the bottom of the double boiler with water until it is about ½ inch from the top pan. Then put the chocolate in the top pan and place the double boiler on low heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted. Take the chocolate out of the microwave and stir it using a spoon. Doing this ensures that the chocolate will cook evenly and won't scald. You can also add just a spoon of milk to it. Repeat the process of microwaving the chocolate for 30 seconds, then stirring. Particularly stir the unmelted chunks of chocolate into the rest of the mixture. Keep doing this until the chocolate is smooth. Do not microwave the chocolate after it becomes smooth or else it will burn. | Chop your chocolate. Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir the chocolate. Microwave and stir the chocolate until smooth. |
. The game begins in the same way as regular tag, except that all of the "not-it" players have time to go hide. The person who is "it" usually counts for longer than normal tag: as much as twenty seconds to a minute. Once "it" calls "Ready or not, here I come!", the "not-it" players try to run to the "safe zone" without being tagged by "it." If you are hiding, you can wait to be found, or you can take off running for the base while the "it' person tries to find another player. The counting player also covers his/her eyes to avoid seeing where everyone has hidden. Don't peek! The setup is the same as regular tag, except for one major difference: when a player is tagged, he or she cannot move. If any of the other, unfrozen, "not-it" players touch a frozen player, he/she is unfrozen and can keep running around. The game ends once all of the "not-it" players are frozen, or once everyone agrees to stop playing. This is a variation of freeze tag. Instead of simply standing in place, the tagged players need to squat with their arm out, as though they are a toilet and their arm is the flusher. To unfreeze these players, push their arm down gently like you're flushing a toilet. | Play hide and go seek tag Try playing freeze tag. Consider playing toilet tag. |
You can keep your saved worlds if you plan on reinstalling Minecraft later. Open your file manager and navigate to /home/username/.minecraft, replacing username with your Linux username. Copy the saves folder to another location. When you reinstall Minecraft, you can copy the folder back. In Ubuntu, you can quickly access the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T. rm -vr ~/.minecraft/* and press ↵ Enter. You may be prompted to enter your administrator password. This command will delete all of the Minecraft files on your computer. | Backup your saved games (optional). Open the Terminal. Type . |
Go to the Pinterest website and sign in using your username and password. You will be taken to the home screen once you’re logged in. Be sure to keep this information private as you do not want anyone to have access to your account. Look toward the upper-right portion of the screen. There you will see the small thumbtack. ” Click on this option. This will bring you to a new page. If you have any pins already posted, you will notice them on the bottom of the page. The small pencil located at the right-hand side inside the giant rectangle at the top. A pop-up block will appear on your screen. Here you can edit your entire profile. For starters, you can enter your name and what you would like people to see as your profile picture. Below your profile picture, you can change your user name. All you have to do is click on the box next to it and enter your new username to confirm. Below your username you get to write your “About Me” information, so write some interesting facts about yourself. You can also write why you are choosing to use Pinterest; pretty much the goal is to let others know exactly what you are about. Set your location. This is below your “About Me” information. You can do change your location by clicking the box next to it and entering your hometown. Last, you have the option to enter your website. This can be anything from your personal website to a blog you have been working on. | Sign in to your Pinterest account. Click on the thumbtack icon. Scroll down to “My Profile and Pins. Click on the pencil icon. Edit your profile. |
If you think that you have sleep apnea, see a doctor as soon as possible. There is no blood test to detect sleep apnea. It is diagnosed based on symptoms of fatigue, waking up feeling unrefreshed, family history, and sleep study results. Diagnosis will also include a physical examination to see if there is a blockage in your mouth, throat or nose. Symptoms of all sleep apneas include: Snoring Episodes where you stop breathing Abrupt waking with shortness of breath Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat Difficulty staying asleep Daytime sleepiness and waking up unrefreshed Difficulty concentrating Mood changes and irritability A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, may help determine if you have sleep apnea. A polysomnogram records brain activity, eye movements, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, snoring, and chest movement. A sleep study can be done in a sleep study center or at home. During the sleep study, painless sensors are attached to your head, chest, face, arms, legs, and fingers. Then, you will go to sleep and you will be monitored while you sleep. There are 3 types of sleep apnea (SA). The 3 types are: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is caused by a blockage of the breathing tubes during sleep. This is the most common form of sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea (CSA). CSA happens when the brain doesn't send the correct signals to the muscles that control breathing. Complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). CSAS is a combination of OSA and CSA. | See a doctor to get a diagnosis. Request a sleep study. Learn about the different types of sleep apnea. |
Use a hose to spray inside the wheel spokes, on the surface of the wheel, and around the lug nuts. This will loosen up the grime and brake dust that has collected on the wheel, prepping the wheels for treatment. If you have a pressure washer, use this to provide a stronger stream of water. Some examples of aluminum wheel cleaner are P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner and SONAX Wheel Cleaner, but any non-acidic, aluminum wheel cleaner will do. Spray the cleaner over the surface of the wheels, inside of the spokes, and around the lug nuts. You can find aluminum wheel cleaners at a mechanic shop, a superstore (for example, Walmart) or online on Amazon. If you want to make your own aluminum wheel cleaner at home, you can try combining lemon juice and soda and using this as a cleaner. You can also wash the wheel with dawn detergent and water, and then sprinkle on baking soda to scrub. In both of these cases there is an abrasive material (soda or baking soda) which serves to scrub off grime. Scrub the surface of the wheel, inside the spokes and around the lug nuts. You may need special, wheel-specific brushes or a toothbrush to get into hard to reach areas. If the wheel starts to dry, add more water to it as you scrub. Scrubbing a dry wheel might scratch the finish. To reach in and scrub inside the spokes, use a cone brush. To get around the lug nuts, use a lug nut brush. Both kinds of brushes should be available at mechanic shops. A soft-bristled brush will prevent you from scratching the finish on the wheel. The wheel wells are a prime spot for caked in dirt and grime. Use a stiffer brush in this area, as a soft bristled brush probably won't do the trick. A long-handled brush can be helpful for reaching into the well. A soft-bristled brush is a bad fit for the wheel wells. You need soft bristles on the wheel surfaces and stiff bristles on the wheel wells. Now that you’ve scrubbed away dirt and dust, use the hose to rinse the entirety of the wheel, directing water into the spokes, up to the wheel well, and in the lug nut holes. Let the wheel sit for a few minutes to dry, and use a clean rag to lightly remove residual dust. | Rinse down the wheels and the surrounding areas. Spray aluminum wheel cleaner over the surface of the wheels. Agitate the cleaner with a soft-bristled brush, periodically applying water. Scrub down the wheel wells with all-purpose cleaner and a stiff brush. Rinse and dry the wheel with a clean cloth to remove leftover dust. |
Modern water softeners can go without cleaning for 5–10 years. Clean them only if your water has turned hard and the basic maintenance above doesn't fix the problem within a couple days. Older models (especially electric ones) can benefit from an annual cleaning. Use the bypass valve to shut off water intake. Siphon or dump all water out of the tank, then dump out the salt and throw it away. Keep the waste away from your garden, as salt kills plants. Dissolve blocks or bridges of salt with hot water if needed. Some models have a mesh platform at the base of the brine tank. Set this aside before cleaning. Mix a generous amount of dish soap into one or two gallons (4–8 liters) of water. Pour it into the tank and scrub the entire interior with a long-handled brush. Dump out the soapy water and rinse with plain water. Pour ¼ cup (60 mL) of household bleach and 2–3 gallons (8–11 liters) of water into the tank. Stir and let sit for fifteen minutes to sanitize the tank. Most organisms cannot grow in concentrated brine, but it's a good idea to make sure. Rinse out the bleach thoroughly. If there was a grid in the tank, put it back. Replenish the tank with water and salt as normal. Wait at least a couple hours before regenerating the tank, to give the salt time to dissolve. | Schedule the cleaning. Empty the tank. Remove the brine grid from the base of the tank. Scrub with soapy water. Rinse the tank. Clean the tank with bleach. Rinse and refill. |
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