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If you don't have olive oil, you can substitute avocado oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, or palm oil – and it'll still be healthy. Don't be tempted to use much more oil than that; oil will be brushed on the aubergine later. If you bombard the aubergine with even more, it'll take on a fried yet soggy texture. Slice it in 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) slices, or however your recipe calls for. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add any other spices you'd like to accompany the aubergine, too. If you’d like, coat the aubergine slices in breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. You’ll need around ⅓ cup of breadcrumbs and 1 or 2 tablespoons of Parmesan for one, good-sized aubergine. Mix it up and dip each slice in before adding it to the pan. Each side will need to cook for about 5 minutes or until golden. Don't walk away from the pan – there's a window of perfection that, if missed, will result in your slices blackening too much. Keep turning as need be for browned perfection. Looking for a zestier kick? Add some soy sauce into the mix (but keep some for dipping later). Introduce whatever other flavors you think would pair well, too. Place them onto a paper towel to sop up the extra oil. Give them a few minutes to cool down and then it's chow time. Aubergine is tasty with soy sauce, ranch, or even plain. They're a great complement to any meal, putting a new twist on boring ol' veggies. | Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Slice the aubergine and brush with olive oil on both sides. Add the aubergine slices to the hot oil. When the slices are evenly browned, take them off the heat. |
It's a blue globe with an orange fox on it. By default, Firefox enables JavaScript and prevents you from changing this setting, but some applications interfere with the JavaScript implementation. This option is in the top-right side of the Firefox window. It's a puzzle piece-shaped icon in the drop-down menu. Some of the more popular JavaScript-blocking extensions include "No-Script", "QuickJava", and "SettingSanity". Click the problem extension and then click Disable or Remove when prompted.{{greenbox: Note: You'll have to restart Firefox for your changes to take place. If disabling the JavaScript-blocking extensions didn't fix your problem, you may need to enable JavaScript from within Firefox's hidden settings: Enter about:config into the Firefox URL bar. Click I accept the risk!. Type javascript.enabled into the search bar below the URL bar. Make sure the "Value" section of the javascript.enabled item says "False". If it says "true", JavaScript is enabled. Delete and reinstall Firefox. Double-click javascript.enabled. Restart Firefox. . If all else fails, uninstall and reinstall Firefox to restore all of the default settings. Because JavaScript is a foundation of the Firefox browser, reinstalling should restore its functionality. | Open Firefox. Click ☰. Click Add-ons. Look for a JavaScript-blocking extension. Disable any JavaScript-blocking extensions. Enable JavaScript through the advanced user settings. Reinstall Firefox |
The number one killer of Great Danes is bloat and gastric torsion. This is a life-threatening disease that affects his gastrointestinal system. You can combat bloat by: Feeding small, frequent meals of high-quality dog food Avoiding all exercise for at least an hour after eating; this includes walking and rambunctious playing Limiting water intake after eating to a small amount Feeding him from a bowl at floor-level, since elevated bowls may cause bloat Investing in a slow-feeder dish that will force him to eat slower, especially if he gulps up his food Because of your Great Dane's size, his average lifespan will be about eight years. He is also susceptible to some diseases and conditions, such as Wobbler syndrome, also called cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM). This condition is a malformation of the neck vertebrae of the spine that causes drunken or wobbly gait and spinal compression, which may cause paralysis. Your Great Dane may be born with this condition, which will present young, or it may form with age or because of trauma. Other than bloat and Wobbler syndrome, your Great Dane may be susceptible to a few other diseases and conditions. These include: Cancer Heart disease Hypothyroidism Cataracts | Watch out for bloat and gastric torsion. Recognize Wobbler syndrome. Look for other common diseases. |
Cut a straw down one side with a box cutter or craft knife to create one long slit. Thread one side of the necklace through the slit so that side of the necklace is held in place by the straw. The straw will help keep the necklace from tangling with other necklaces. Lay the necklaces out flat in the drawer. Line the bottom of the drawer with a piece of velvet to keep the necklaces from sliding around. Fasten the ends shut so the strands aren't loose. Find trays with long slots in them that you can lay in the drawers. Your necklaces can go in the trays, keeping them safe and organized. You can even use plastic silverware dividers for this purpose. Spice jars usually have just enough space to fit a single necklace. Put one necklace in each jar, and place them in your drawer. Place a non-skid surface underneath to keep the jars from sliding around. Some spice jars are magnetic, so if you prefer, you can use the magnets to attach them to a mirror or metal surface instead of putting them in the drawer. Stick to beaded necklaces, as delicate necklaces might get tangled up in the jars. Grab an old teacup from your kitchen, and place your everyday necklaces in it. Alternatively, if you have a deeper drawer with extra space, you can line multiple teacups up in the drawer. Place a necklace in each cup to keep them organized. | Separate necklaces with plastic straws for a cheap organizer. Add inserts specifically for jewelry for an easy solution. Organize your beaded necklaces with spice jars. Place your most used necklaces in a teacup on your dresser. |
Review the qualifications and skills required for the positions you are considering. Focus on any keywords in the job posting that you feel relate to your experience in the military. For example, if you notice a skill like “multi-tasker” is listed in the job description, choose roles in your time in the military that show you can multi-task. " Your military experience should be listed in its own section on your resume. Under the main section title, you can organize your experience into sub sections or sub lists. This will make your military experience easier for employers to read and understand. If you do not have any other work experience for your resume, you can list your military experience first in a section called “Relevant Experience" or "Work Experience" so it is the primary focus of the resume. Pick skills that will show employers you are a good fit for the position. List your experience under the applicable skills for the job. Use the skills listed in the job description as a guide so the employer gets a sense that you are well-rounded and well-qualified for the job. For example, you may group your experience under a subsection called “Leadership Skills” and include any experience that demonstrates your leadership. Or you may use a subsection called “Teaching and Training” and then include any relevant experience in this section. Another option is to include each role or position and describe them in civilian terms. Start with the most recent role or position and use a job title that will be easy for an employer to understand. Then, include 1-3 bullet points or short sentences that describe the role in detail. For example, you may use a job title like, “Information and Media Section Leader” or “Squad Director.” You can then explain each job, with a focus on language that is easy to follow. Focus on the character-building skills you learned while in the military, as they can applied to a wide range of positions. Try to describe the skills you used in each position so your employer understands the value of your experience. For example, you may note attributes like “good time management,” “conflict-resolution,” and “the ability to stay organized under pressure.” Or you may discuss skills like “teaching and training young people,” “analyzing complex situations,” or “communicating with my colleagues.” Give employers a better sense of the scale of your military experience by noting data like the number of employees you managed or worked with as well as the type and amount of supplies or equipment you worked with. You can also discuss how much the equipment was worth to add more detail. For example, you may note, “Trained and supervised an 8 person team,” “Arranged the transport of Air Force equipment worth millions of dollars,” or “Organized a 10 person team to setup and teardown 2 Emergency rooms in a high stress environment.” Make sure you note the duration of your time in each role or position. Place the dates for each role, from year to year, next to the job title. This will tell employers how long you held each position. Usually employers like to see that you’ve held a position for at least 6 months-1 year. If you’ve held a position for several consecutive years, this usually tells employers you are a dedicated and reliable employee. | Read over the job description for keywords. Create a section called “Military Experience. Organize your experience under specific skills for a focused structure. List your experience under each position or role for a broad structure. Discuss the character attributes and skills you gained from your experience. Use data and numbers to add detail. Include relevant dates for your experience. |
There is no way around the fact that this is going to hurt the other person. It's just like ripping off a bandage — if you rip it off all in one go, the pain will be over quickly, but if you do it slowly, it will hurt for longer. You can help minimize the heartbreak in a couple of ways: Don't be distant. Even if you don't really feel like it, offer hugs and other appropriate signs of affection if your ex looks like she needs it. Be reassuring, not selfish. Find the right time to break up. Obviously, there's never a perfect time. But right before a celebration, test, or vacation is a bad time to do it. Give yourself enough time, and try to do it when she doesn't have anything else significant going on afterward. Resist the urge to argue. When someone is being broken up with, there's a good chance they're going to be angry. Don't feed her anger by provoking, debating, or belittling her. Ex-lovers often say very hurtful things when they argue. When you finally break up, you have to be prepared for anything. It could be sadness, anger, or even a lack of emotion. It's okay to feel any and all of these emotions during a breakup. If you feel like showing emotion, don't hold back. If the emotion isn't there, for whatever reason, don't force it. It's the least that she deserves. If you can't come up with a legitimate reason for why you're no longer interested in the relationship, try thinking it over; talk with a friend. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should be legitimate. You owe it to her. Show her that you've given it some thought, and offer her some facts to back it up. Don't be aggressive or combative. When explaining the reasons for a breakup, don't talk about other relationships. Your relationship is your own, and breaking up isn't about comparing your relationship to anyone else's. Stay there for as long as she needs an explanation. Don't run out the door as soon as you've said the words "let's break up." Stay with her while she's processing the information, answering any follow-up questions she may have. If you keep returning to the same questions over and over again, tell her that you think that's happening. If it's appropriate, let her know why you think that she'll make an excellent girlfriend for someone else sometime down the road. Talk about the aspects of her personality that attracted you to her in the beginning, and the traits of hers that stayed strong during the relationship. This way, she won't feel as horrible; it could do something good for her confidence, which will probably be shaken by the breakup. Unless you've decided that it's absolutely the best to not talk after the breakup, give her the option of discussing things when the situation is a little more calm. This will give you both time to think, and may help her feel like she is also given a chance to get things off her chest. | Try to minimize the heartache. Be prepared for a range of emotions. Give her a truthful explanation. Be reassuring. Offer to talk with her at a later time if she has any questions. |
Many times, you will submit a pitch or abstract before you actually submit an article. Check the submission guidelines to see if that is the process for the magazine or journal you are interested in. The editor will often approve your pitch and tell you to write and submit the article. If your pitch is accepted, the editor will often request the article within a specific time frame. Make sure that you submit your article on time. If you are an academic, your first submission may receive what is called a "revise and resubmit". This means that your article shows promise, but needs some revisions. Submit your revised article in a timely manner. Ask the editor for a clear timeline, and then deliver the article by that deadline. Getting an article accepted for publication can be a lengthy process. You will likely have to submit your piece to more than one publication. Make sure to keep track of where you send your work. Write down where you send which article. If you are working on multiple pieces at once, it is helpful to keep track of where you have sent various pieces. Make note of the date you send each submission. That way, you can have an idea of when you can expect to receive a response. Maintain records of any communication with the publication. For example, if the editor e-mails you with suggestions for future pieces, you will want to retain that organization. As a writer, you have to deal with rejection. Finding an outlet for publication can be difficult, and often takes several attempts. Make sure that you are prepared to handle a "no". Do not take it personally. Understand that editors receive more submissions than can be published. Just because your article was not the best fit for that journal does not mean that your work is not good. Move on. Be ready to send the article on to the next publication on your list. And you should definitely have a list of publications that you would like to submit your work to. Do not respond. There is no need to follow up on a rejection note. While it might be tempting to express your frustrations, it is better to accept it gracefully and move on. If you get an acceptance notification, congratulations! You can immediately reach out to the editor and acknowledge that you have received their notification. E-mail is usually the preferred method of communication. Provide the editor with any information that is requested. You may be asked for contact info., for example. If your article is being considered at another publication, you should immediately withdraw it from consideration. Send a notification explaining that your article will be published elsewhere. Celebrate. Having a piece of writing accepted for publication is a great accomplishment. Congratulate yourself and share your good news with friends and family. | Deliver your article. Keep thorough records. Handle a rejection. Acknowledge an acceptance. |
If you need to communicate with your teenager, look for the right time. Pay attention to when your teen seems relaxed and receptive. Make a habit of talking regularly during those times to keep communication in your home open. It may take some trial and error to figure out when he is most talkative. He may be more quiet when you pick him up from soccer practice, but get chattier after dinner. Whether you're a parent or a teen yourself, remember teenage boys may be private about certain things. They may also be sensitive about some topics. Instead of asking questions directly, learn to ask open-ended questions. This will allow a teenage boy to share information at his own discretion. Instead of asking, "Are you excited about the school dance?" try "How are you feeling about the dance? Do you think you feel comfortable going?" If he gives short responses, this may not be a subject he wishes to discuss. Try to find what he does enjoy talking about, like his hobbies and interests. yourself when necessary. If you are a teenage girl, it's important you stand up for yourself when necessary. If a teenage boy is frequently teasing you to the point you feel uncomfortable, it is within your right to let him know his behavior is not acceptable. It is okay to express your emotions to boys. If a boy is making you feel uncomfortable, say so clearly. Say something if a boy is bothering you, such as, "I don't like it when you comment on my body. It makes me feel uncomfortable." If teasing doesn't stop, ask an adult for help. Teenagers may suffer from things like depression, anxiety, and other emotional issues. While a certain amount of mood swings are normal, if a teenager seems very unhappy or angry, you should seek the help of a therapist. Warning signs of a mental health issue include: Difficulty concentrating A sudden drop in grades Weight loss or gain Lack of motivation Difficulty sleeping Fatigue | Find the right times to talk. Ask open-ended questions. Assert Seek professional help in some cases. |
Tap the gear icon app from the app screen to open your Android's Device Settings menu. Select “About Device” or "About Phone" from the list of options displayed inside the Settings menu. You may need to scroll down to find this option. On the LG G4, you will need to tap the "General" tab first, then "About Phone." Depending on your device, one of these two menu options will lead to your phone number. Scroll down the Status screen and you’ll find the “My phone number” field which shows your SIM card's number. If you do not see your number, look for "SIM Status." Tap that to view the final sub-menu where your number is displayed. | Access the Settings. Tap About Device or About Phone. Tap Status or Phone Identity. View your number. |
Button the jacket with the inside out. That will help protect the leather from the washing machine. You can also add other similarly colored items to the machine in an attempt to cushion the jacket. Washing a jacket in the machine should be a last-ditch effort. It can ruin a leather jacket. Wool shouldn't be washed in hot or even warm water, so set your washer to cool. Turn it to the gentlest setting you have. Also, set it up to only rinse once, and put it on the smallest load possible. Add a couple of tablespoons of a gentle wool detergent. Also, skip the spin cycle if possible. Add the detergent to a sink with water, and gently swirl the jacket in. Try not to agitate it. Rinse it by putting it in the same sink with clean water, preferably at the same temperature. It's likely best to air dry the jacket by laying it flat. First, wipe down the leather to dry it out as much as possible. Lay the jacket on a towel with the inside out so it can dry properly. It may help to blow dry the lining a bit to dry it out. Some people recommend drying the jacket inside-out in the dryer on medium. However, that could damage the wool. If you do, be sure to check it every 10 minutes or so. You may need to stretch the sleeves a bit as it dries to make sure they stay the same length. | Turn the jacket inside out. Set the washer to cold and use the gentle cycle. Wash the jacket by hand if you prefer. Lay the jacket out flat to air dry. |
Deboning the bird will removes the rib cage, obviously. But as a practical matter, this means two things: (1) the bones, which hold the cold after the bird is removed from the refrigerator, are gone, which means that the bird roasts faster, and (2) the deboning process itself brings the meat up to room temperature, and if done the day you intend to cook the bird, also means that the bird roasts faster. Plan this into your cooking schedule. Julia Child claimed that a deboned 15-pound turkey was done in less than two hours, although you should plan to be flexible, as it could take longer than that. A deboned bird can take a LOT more stuffing than a bird with the bones in. Not only is there more room because the entire rib cage is removed, but the meat and skin can stretch as well. A deboned bird can take 2-3 times more stuffing For instance, a 20-pound turkey will use about 2 loaves of stuffing bread. Talk about a feast! Want a few more ideas? wikiHow has some tasty articles on turkey stuffing, bread stuffing, and even chestnut stuffing. You didn't throw away the giblets and neck bones, right? Those can be made to add some serious flavor to your gravy. What's more, it eliminates waste, which is a total holiday win. And it's cheap, too. All you literally need is flour, water, and the giblets. This just might be the tastiest, simplest gravy you've ever made. | Plan your roasting time accordingly. Plan your stuffing. Make a giblet gravy with the giblets and neck bones. |
Most babies begin crawling when they are between 7 to 10 months, so experts recommend installing baby gates when your child is about 6 months old. Since babies develop skills at different rates, keep an eye out for when your child starts experimenting with crawling to determine if you need to put gates up sooner. This may seem a bit early, but it's better to be over prepared: most babies progress from small movements to fast crawling fairly quickly. Some babies skip the crawling stage and go directly to walking. If this happens with your child, you may be able to wait until they are 8-12 months old before you need to install gates. Baby gates are generally safe and necessary for children between 6 months and 2 years old. However, every situation is unique since children develop skills at different rates. When your child is able to climb over the safety gate or has figured out how to open it, you should remove it and teach them how to safely navigate that area of your house. Otherwise, the gate can create its own falling, climbing, and tripping hazards. Larger or stronger children may outgrow their baby gates sooner. If you still need to use a baby gate for a younger sibling, try to teach your older children how to open and close the gate themselves. Any adults in the house should go through the gates properly (rather than stepping over them) to help teach by example. Hardware mounted gates, also called permanent gates, are screwed into the wall or doorway on either side of the gate. Although they take more effort to install, they are far more stable than pressure-mounted gates, which can be easily jarred loose with a hard push. To prevent your baby from taking a dangerous spill down the stairs, always use a hardware-mounted gate in this hazardous location. Falls from stairs are the leading cause of emergency department visits for children under the age of 2, so it's very important to place hardware-mounted gates at the top of any staircase in your home. Pressure-mounted gates are held in place across an opening by the pressure they exert against the door frame or walls. These gates are less secure than hardware-mounted gates and are therefore best for areas where falling isn't a major concern, such as in a doorway between two areas with same-level flooring. You should also install pressure-mounted gates at the bottoms of staircases to prevent children from climbing up the stairs and then falling back down. For example, you may want to use a pressure-mounted gate to block off the pantry or kitchen, keeping your child away from hazardous foods or choking hazards. You can also use pressure-mounted gates to separate your baby from any pets in your home until they're more comfortable together. Do not place pressure-mounted gates at the top of the stairs. They can become dislodged, allowing your child to fall down the stairs. The bar at the bottom of these gates can also serve as a tripping hazard for adults. If possible, buy a new gate that has been certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). If you have a used gate, make sure it meets current safety standards by checking product recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls. Avoid using older accordion-style gates with diamond or V-shaped openings wider than 1.5 inches (3.8 cm). These are not considered to be safe because a baby's arms or neck could become trapped in the open spaces. Use a gate meant specifically for children. Do not reuse gates intended for pets. | Put up gates before your baby starts crawling. Remove the baby gate when you child can get around it. Choose a hardware-mounted model for the top of a staircase. Use pressure-mounted gates in less hazardous locations. Find a gate that meets current safety standards. |
The most convenient method for cashing in your change is to simply take your jar of coins to a machine that will sort the change for you and distribute your cash. These machines, like Coinstar, are usually found in grocery stores, malls and other retail locations. You simply pour the coins from your jar into the machine and it will then convert it into cash. The main downside to kiosks like Coinstar is that they take a significant cut of your cash in service fees -- roughly 9 cents to every dollar you have collected. Some banks will give you cash for loose change, but you have to sort the change into each category (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters) before they will do this. You can get these rolled tubes from your bank, but you will have to take the time to sort and roll them yourself. Be sure to check with your bank beforehand to make sure they will cash rolled coins from you. Some banks do not cash loose change. Other banks will accept rolled coins, but they will charge a fee to cash them. If you don't want to sort all the nickels, dimes and pennies yourself, you can look into buying your own coin sorting machine, which generally cost between $25-$35. These machines will sort your coins and then put them into the appropriate roll for you to take to the bank. You might not want to invest in this kind of machine when you are first starting to collect coins. If you only collect $15 in change in one year, it won't be worth even the price of the coin sorting machine. | Take it to a coin sorting kiosk. Roll your coins for your bank. Purchase your own coin sorting machine. |
Most schools typically choose dark neutral colors like blue or black for your cap and gown. You'll want your outfit to match. Wear something sleek since your robe will already be bulky. A loose, free flowing dress is a great option, especially in bold, bright colors. For guys, a classic dressy look without a suit coat jacket can make a great look. A tie is a must. If you are celebrating after graduation with a party or dinner, know whether you'll have time to change. If you won't, wear an outfit you'll also be comfortable in without the cap and gown. Check the weather. You'll want to prepare for the temperature and bad weather. You aren't going to be able to wear a bag or purse on stage and you may want your keys, wallet and phone nearby. This can also be useful to keep your phone to take pictures of your friends to remember the day. You'll likely wear a graduation cap, but you can still choose a unique style that will look great whether your cap is on or off. If your hair is longer, you may be stuck in a warm, cramped environment so you'll likely want to keep your hair off your neck to help stay cool. A simple pony-tail, side-braid, or your hair up can be great ways to keep cool and look good once the cap comes off. If you are using some sort of product of hairspray, make sure to use a heat protectant spray and primer so it can handle the heat under your cap. This definitely applies for guys who may want to avoid wearing any sort of hair product that can sweat down. Find a picture of the hairstyle you want.That way whether it's your hairdresser, barber, or friend, they can clearly see the vision you have in your head for how you want to look. The cap will draw attention to your face so make sure your skin and things like eye-brows are exactly how you want them. Also, the cap will case a shadow on your face which can give you the appearance of dark circles, even if you don't usually have them. Adding a little extra concealer, particularly under your eyes, can help this. Avoid any overly heavy make-up that may sweat off or make your skin feel suffocated. Virtually the only thing people will be able to see are your shoes. You'll want to choose a dressy pair but also something that is comfortable. You may have to walk from the staging area to your seat and of course across stage. While a pair of stilettos may be inappropriate, you'll want to avoid being overly casual like a pair of flip flops. Since most of your outfit will be hidden, and you have little choice over the cap and gown you'll wear, finding some accessories like jewelry can be a great way to personalize your look. A classic necklace like a string of pearls can really personalize your look as well as your favorite earrings. Sometimes there is custom jewelry made and sold by your school for the occasion. This can be a good way to commemorate the event with a piece of jewelry you'll always have. | Wear comfortable and style underneath your gown. Wear something with pockets. Decide how you want your hair to look. Take your graduation attire into consideration when doing make-up. Pick out comfortable and stylish shoes. Choose accessories that accent your outfit and gown. |
If stress or anxiety is at the root of your skin-picking habit, try doing more soothing activities during your leisure time. When you feel stressed, practice deep breathing, yoga, or meditation. You might also carve out “me time” to do things like polish your nails, apply nourishing masks or lotions to your face (instead of harming it), soaking in the tub with bath salts, or reading a book. Does your tendency to pick at your face point to a bigger issue? For some people, skin-picking is a minor thing that doesn't interfere with their lives. For others, it's a serious condition that requires professional attention. See if any of the following apply to you: Picking at your skin causes you significant distress--either you avoid others because of how your facial skin looks or you spend inordinate amounts of time dedicated to picking. Picking happens nearly all the time, even when you’re not conscious of it Picking at your skin has resulted in injury, infection, or serious scarring Compulsive picking can be a difficult habit to overcome alone. If you're having trouble, consider seeing a mental health professional who specializes in body-focused repetitive behaviors at https://www.bfrb.org/. A psychiatrist or psychologist can help treat your picking disorder and offer much-needed encouragement, too. If you have compulsive skin-picking disorder, you might benefit from proven treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy or a class of antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Therapy can help examine and change the underlying thought problems that contribute to skin-picking, such as thinking “My skin needs to be perfect.” Medications can help ease obsessive thoughts that tempt you to pick. | Create a self-care routine. Recognize when skin-picking becomes a problem. Get help if you can't stop picking on your own. |
One way to help make the transition easier is to find options that are within budget for her if she will have trouble doing this herself. Go and view them yourself before you take her to see if they're her taste. Make it close to you. That way, she won't feel like you want her out of your life completely. Don't decide for her. Even if she needs some help with care, it should still be her decision where she lives, unless she can't decide at all. Many families are in mult-generational housing, which can take on many forms. One option is having a separate apartment for your mother-in-law, so she has her own space. If that's the option you choose, you'll need to find a new house that has this option. In this instance, she'll still be close by, but you can have more separate lives. It can also help alleviate the guilt your spouse may feel about abandoning his parent. If you are being the caregiver for your mother-in-law, the next option may be independent or assisted living. These options allow your mother-in-law to have some independence, while still getting the care she needs. The problem is these options can be very expensive. Nonetheless, if your mother-in-law has exhausted other options, Medicaid will often pay for some form of assisted living. | Find a place for her to live. Consider a house with a backyard apartment. Look at assisted living. |
If you’ve always dreamed of visiting the Louvre, you’re in luck! It's one of several museums that are offering virtual tours of their collections during the coronavirus pandemic. Visit your favorite museum's website to see if they’re offering tours or other special online content, or explore material from 500 museums all over the world with the Google Arts and Culture app! If you’ve got kids at home, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's MetKids website is a great way for them to explore the museum's collection and learn about art history: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/. If you love museums but you’re more into the sciences, try taking a virtual tour of the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Natural History: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour. If you love wildlife, check out some of the virtual tours and animal cams that have popped up at zoos around the world! You might even get some behind-the-scenes and up close glimpses at your favorite animals that you wouldn't experience during a regular zoo visit. For example, the Cincinnati Zoo offers a daily virtual safari on their Facebook page. The San Diego Zoo has live cams of several of their animals, including their elephants, polar bears, penguins, tigers, and burrowing owls. Visit Explore.org to see live cams of animals in the wild or at rescues and sanctuaries around the world! Even if you’re missing out on a tropical diving expedition right now, you can still visit the reef virtually from the comfort of your home. Check out live cams from the Monterey or Georgia Aquariums, or visit a wild reef cam at Explore.org. Some aquariums, like the New England Aquarium, also have live presentations from their researchers and staff! If you’re longing to go hiking in the wilderness, try exploring some of the world's natural wonders in 360° on Google Arts & Culture. You can get started by visiting the National Park Service page: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/national-park-service. Some of the parks you can explore include Yosemite National Park, the Redwood National and State Parks, and the Grand Canyon. You can find other parks to visit online at https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/take-virtual-visit-national-park. Don't feel restricted to visiting places you can see on Earth. Take a virtual trip to space with NASA's ISS live stream: https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/iss_ustream.html. You can see stunning views of Earth from space using the ISS's Earth Views from the Space Station channel or the ISS HD Earth Viewing Experiment. If you have kids, let them join an astronaut on the space station for Story Time from Space: https://storytimefromspace.com/. | Take a virtual walk through a museum if you’re an art lover. Visit your favorite zoo online for a digital safari experience. Have an underwater adventure with a reef or aquarium live cam. Stroll around a national park via Google Arts & Culture if you love nature. Go into orbit using the International Space Station livestream. |
In an emergency situation, it is important to assess the victim's airways, breathing and circulatory system before performing CPR. This procedure is also known as ABC. You can assess these things by doing the following: Check the victim's airway. Look for any obstructions or signs of damage. Watch to see if the victim is taking spontaneous breaths. Observe the victim to see if he or she is breathing normally. To do this, put your ear close to the victim's nose and mouth and listen for any breathing. Never perform CPR if the victim is breathing or coughing. Start CPR if the victim is not breathing. If the patient is not breathing, then you will have to start CPR right away. Although medical professionals will assess the victim for signs of disability, you may find it helpful to identify the victim's level of responsiveness and pass this information on to the emergency response team. Disability is often graded as one of four categories: A for alert. This means that the victim is awake, able to talk, and aware of his or her surroundings. V for voice responsive. This means that the victim can respond to questions, but he or she may not seem too alert or aware of what is going on. P for pain responsive. This means that the victim is showing some sort of response to the pain. U for unresponsive. This means that the patient is unconscious and not responding to questions or reacting to pain. If the victim is unconscious, you may proceed with the application of CPR. Do not apply CPR techniques to a person who is already breathing and conscious. You, and the victim, will need to be in the proper position to perform CPR. Follow these steps to ensure you are both in the right position for compression: Put the person on her back and tilt the head back. Kneel down next to the victims shoulders. Place the heel of one hand over the center of the person's chest, between the nipples. Place your other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands. After positioning yourself properly you may now begin compressions. Compressions can help keep the person alive, keeping oxygenated blood flowing to the brain. Use your upper body weight , not just your arms, as you push straight down on the chest. Push at least 2 inches (approximately 5 centimeters). Push hard, at a rate of about 100 compressions a minute. Continue until the victim is breathing again or emergency services arrive. | Remember to check ABC. Assess the victim for signs of disability. Get in position. Begin compressions. |
Unfold your scarf so that all of the material is exposed. Then, wrap the scarf around your neck once. Tighten the loop around your neck, or leave it loose and hanging near your bust. You can choose to have the tails hanging in either the front or around your back. Make this a casual and trendy outfit by pairing it with a fitted t-shirt and jeans. Wrap the scarf around your neck so that both the tail ends are hanging in the front. Then, simply tie a knot like you would to tie your shoes. You can tighten this knot to sit at the base of your throat or you can leave it looser for a more relaxed look. Knotting your pashmina during the winter will keep your neck especially warm. You can also try a more complicated knot such as a hacking, twisted, or chain link knot. Tie the two ends of your pashmina together to create a loop. If your pashmina has fringe, use a few pieces of fringe to make a double knot. If not, use the corners of the rectangle to tie two knots at the two places where the corners meet. Then, place this large loop around your neck so that the knots rest on the back of your neck. Double the loop around to create a large circular scarf with no ends hanging down. Wrap the scarf around your neck so that the two tails are in the front, with the right tail hanging a little longer than the left tail. Take the right tail and wrap it over and around the left tail, so that it is back on the right side. Wrap it again over and under the left tail, but when you get to the underside, pull it up through the loop, around your neck, and down through the smaller loop you just made on the left tail. For a fun, trendy look, pick a vibrantly colored or patterned pashmina to wear like this. Pair it with an asymmetrical skirt or a pair of high-waisted jeans. Wrap your scarf around your neck and tie it in a loose knot similarly to how you tie your shoelaces. Create two half-loops or “bunny ears” out of the tails of the scarf. Cross these to form an “x,” and then wrap one under and between the two loops. You should be left with a large bow, which you can twist and adjust to your liking. Wear a pair of matching chandelier earrings to create a graceful, elegant outfit. | Wrap your pashmina loosely around your neck. Tie a knot in your pashmina. Create a faux-infinity scarf with your pashmina. Make your pashmina resemble a neck tie. Tie your pashmina into a bow. |
Once you have chosen the palette of your choice and the paint for the bed frame, start by applying the paint to the bed frame. You can use a HVLP (high volume low pressure) spray painter, as this is easier and less time consuming. You can check your local hardware store to see if they can rent a HVLP spray painter; most stores allow rental for around a hundred dollars. You can place the bed frame in a well-ventilated area either inside or outside the house (the garage). Make sure to cover the floors and the nearby area with old newspapers and wear something that you won't mind getting dirty. If you have purchased a toddler bed that has a frame that has already been treated with lacquer or urethane, you will need to strip this down using a TSP or Tri Sodium Phosphate. TSP basically is just a chemical that “rinses off” whatever chemical was applied initially to furniture. Just read the instructions on the TSP on when to apply the TSP and how to remove it afterwards. Next, you are ready to sand down the bed frame. You can definitely do this by hand or if you do not have the time, you can get a random orbital sander. Again, check with your local hardware if and how much they rent this out. Just make sure to ask help from a professional if you are hesitant about using the orbital sander. However, you can definitely sand down the bed frame by hand; it isn't as hard to do. Next, clean the surfaces of the toddler bed and remove all dust either by using a vacuum cleaner or a tack cloth; even a cotton rug with rubbing alcohol will do. The idea is to not redistribute the fine dust all over the bed surface and all over the place. The next step is to apply your primer. This is an important part of your project because it gives the bed frame a nice even and professional looking finish. You can apply the primer as you would the paint. You can use roller, brush or the HVLP sprayer. Some of the best brands of primer in the market are Kilz and Zinsser. Both primers have a selection of low-odor types so you definitely want to use those. Professionals do one other step that distinguishes their work from the amateurs and that's sanding the wood again after applying the primer. No hard work necessary because you just need to re-sand lightly and smoothly. The goal is to make the surface as smooth to the touch as possible. Once more, after sanding, clean the surface using a vacuum or cloth with rubbing alcohol. Now, you are ready to apply two coats of either glossy or matte wood paint using the HVLP or a brush or a roller; depending on how fast you want the job done and how comfortable you are using each of these tools. When using a paintbrush, use a 2” paint brush for wide surfaces and a 1” paint brush for narrow surfaces. Make sure that your strokes are even and paint along the direction of the grain. The same technique applies when using a roller. The trick to painting is sure, even and quick strokes. Avoid re-working over what you have already painted on especially if it has begun to dry. Afterwards, check your work to make sure that the overall finish is even and no signs of overspray are evident. Once you are satisfied with the paint job, let it stand for a couple of hours or a day or two, depending on the instructions at the paint can. | Consider renting a spray painter. Place the bed frame in a well-ventilated area. Sand the bed frame. Clean the bed frame and apply primer. Sand the frame again after applying the primer. Apply two coats of your chosen paint. Review your work. |
Skinny jeans fall at different points at the waist. Depending on your figure, choose a cut that flatters your body. For the most part, finding a pair of skinny jeans that works with your waist is a matter of experimentation. It may take trying on a few pairs to see which waist line is most comfortable and flattering for you. High-waisted jeans work best for apple figures, as they sit most comfortably on the waist to smooth out your figure. If you're pear sized, one big challenge is finding jeans that fit both your bottom and your legs. Jeans may be big enough for your lower body, but bunch up near the legs. With pear figures, find brands with varying length options, such as short, regular, and long. This way, the legs will be catered to a variety of different heights. If you're looking for a pair of jeans that's a little revealing, opt for tighter varieties. Often called spray-on skinny jeans in the store, super skinny jeans look similar to leggings. These work great to highlight your lower body, showing off your butt, legs, and thighs. Super skinny jeans pair well with baggier tops, so this is also a good option if you wear a lot of bulky sweaters and t-shirts. If you have a curvier, hourglass figure, skinny jeans can be constrictive. Pick skinny jeans that have more stretch. Certain materials are more elastic than others, and stretchier jeans will better hug your curves. | Find jeans that flatter your waist. Look for variety in size if you're pear shape. Opt for super skinny jeans to show off your figure. Find a pair with more stretch if you have curves. |
Blackberries will grow in most kinds of fertile soil, especially slightly acidic soil (between 5.5 and 7 pH) that is rich in humus. Especially sandy or clay-rich soil is less desirable. Select a planting location with good drainage and maximum exposure to sunlight to make sure your berries ripen evenly, though some thornless varieties are prone to "sunburn," so some shade isn't a worry in especially sunny regions. Don't plant blackberries near nightshade, or members of the nightshade family, including tomato, potato, and pepper. Verticillium wilt, a common blackberry blight, can be transmitted through the soil. Don't plant blackberries in the same vicinity of other brambles, or near any wild-growing blackberry. Start your blackberries on a fresh site to avoid common diseases that can be transmitted. In colder climates, blackberries can flourish and ripen more quickly inside a greenhouse. Though they're self-fertile, they'll still benefit from cross-pollination, meaning that it's a good idea to grow two different varieties, if you grow them indoors. They'll need to be exposed to at least 200 hours below 40 °F (4 °C), but kept between 60 and 70 F when inside. When you've selected your plot, you'll want to dig into the earth at least a foot and till the soil of your plot thoroughly to aerate. Mix in a 2 inch (5.1 cm) layer of manure and a 2 inch (5.1 cm) layer of organic soil conditioner to fertilize. It's usually best to start small. Because blackberries can really take over in the proper climate (long, dry summers), it's easy to overwhelm yourself with berries accidentally. If you want to test out how blackberries will do in your area, start with a single erect variety, placed somewhere with room to expand. Plant more rows if you don't get the kind of production you're interested in after starting with one. If you're going to plant several rows of blackberry, space the rows between 6 and 10 feet apart. Erect plants can be closer together than trailing varieties. You can plant your trellis poles before you put in your plants, or after. Trellising is discussed in the following section. If you live somewhere with very cold winters, it's best to wait until spring to put your blackberries in the ground. In areas with more moderate winters, planting them in the fall is appropriate to give them a chance of setting for the growing season. Blackberry plants should be set into the ground about 6–8 inches (15.2–20.3 cm), and spaced between 3 and 6 feet apart from one another. Upright or erect plants can be closer than trailing varieties, which should be more like 6 or 7 feet (1.8 or 2.1 m) apart from one another. Add as much as a gallon of water upon planting the canes, Blackberry plants purchased from greenhouses will typically have 6 or 8 inches (15.2 or 20.3 cm) of dormant growth sticking out of the top of a ball of soil protecting the root system. They won't always look like the prettiest plant, but will start shooting cane vigorously in the spring. Buy your blackberry starts from a greenhouse in your area a few days before you want to put them in the ground. Blackberry plants might need between 1 and 2 inches of water per week, depending on the climate. If you've got a large plot of berries, installing drip-line irrigation can be a good option, while smaller plots will be fine to hand-water. In especially dry or windy climates, mulching can help to avoid erosion. Mulching with pine bark, pine needles, or plastic weed matting can help to protect the soil in the immediate area surrounding the blackberries from weeds and erosion. About 2 inches (5.1 cm) of any type of mulch will be sufficient for blackberries. Be sure to leave a little space between the mulch and the plant itself. | Select a planting location. Prepare your planting plot. Plant blackberry canes in late fall or early spring. Water blackberries 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) weekly and consider mulching in the spring. |
While it is understandable that caring parents would be concerned about bad things happening to their children, worrying too much can be extremely damaging. The first thing you need to do if you want to stop being a helicopter parent is to relax and accept the fact that you will never be capable of protecting your children from all of the dangers in the world. This may be easier said than done, so a good first step is to stop letting your kids know that you are worried about them. Try to avoid constantly asking them questions about whether they can handle things or how they are coping. This is likely to create anxiety for them. Kids who are too confined to "safe spaces" miss out on many developmental opportunities. If you want your children to learn how to navigate the world, they need to be able to step out of their comfort zones sometimes. This may mean allowing them to try skateboarding, even though they might fall and scrape a knee. It may also mean allowing them to go out for a short time without your supervision. It's fine to protect your children from taking big risks. For example, if your child wants to ride his bike on the highway, it's reasonable for you to intervene. If you teach your kids about how to protect themselves from dangers, you should feel much better about allowing them to take risks. For example, you may teach your children how to safely cross a street, or to always wear a helmet when riding a bike. There's nothing wrong with wanting to keep an eye on your children to make sure they're safe. After all, there are real dangers in the world that you need to protect them from! Luckily, you can keep an eye on them without being a helicopter parent; simply take a few steps back and give them a little extra space. It helps if they don't know that you are always watching. This works best for younger children, especially when they are playing with their peers, like at a playground. As your children get older, you may have to let them out of your sight more often. If your children are older, you need to set boundaries regarding the amount of contact you have with them. For example, if your children are in college and are calling you to let you know how every class went, they need to learn to be more independent. If your children do not live with you, try talking to them a few times a week instead of a few times a day. Consider letting your children call you instead of calling them. This applies for younger children also. You do not need to be calling or texting them while they are at school. | Avoid worrying constantly about your children. Give children the opportunity to take small risks. Watch from afar. Limit telephone contact. |
Undeletable blank pages can occur in documents that end with tables. The table's position requires Word to store the document's formatting data in an empty paragraph just beneath the table. You can't delete this paragraph, but you can reduce it to remove the blank page. Try this method if you’re using a Word template (e.g., resumes, charts, pamphlets), as these typically contain tables. If you don't see the tab at the top of the screen, click somewhere in the text just above the blank page and it should appear. The table settings will appear in the top bar. ” Now you should see visible lines surrounding the text that comes just before the unwanted blank page. This will make a bunch of paragraph symbols (¶) appear on your page. Here's how: Windows: Ctrl+⇧ Shift+8 Mac: ⌘ Cmd+8 If you see more than one ¶, use your mouse to select them all. Now that the paragraph marker is selected, it's time to change its font size. The box contains a number (e.g. 12), and is just beside the name of the font (e.g. Times New Roman). This will reduce the size of the hidden paragraph so it doesn't require its own entire blank page. The blank page should disappear immediately. Now you can make those markers invisible again. Click the ¶ icon or use one of these keyboard shortcuts: Windows: Ctrl+⇧ Shift+8 Mac: ⌘ Cmd+8 | Open the document in Word. Navigate to the Table Tools tab. Click “Layout” on the Table Tools tab. Select “View Gridlines. Enable paragraph marks. Select the ¶ just beneath the table. Navigate to the Home tab. Click once inside the font size box. Press 1 and then press ↵ Enter. Turn off the paragraph marks. |
Think about the circumstances that ended your relationship. Did you have a fight? Did one of you cheat? Why do you want to give things a second chance? Knowing exactly may help convince her to go out with you again. Writing down your thoughts may help you determine what, exactly, you want to say. Don't try to have this kind of conversation over text or the phone, even if you've become close friends again. Invite her to dinner or for a walk in the park. Find a place that's quiet so you can be alone together. Mention specific activities you enjoyed doing together, and tell her you miss doing those things together. Be honest about your feelings and the qualities about her that you like and respect about her. You could say something like, "I really miss studying together -- you're so smart and always have interesting opinions about the material we're learning." If she was upset about your break-up, she may ask, "Why should we get back together? How will this time be different?" Point out things about yourself that have changed -- perhaps you feel more mature and ready for a relationship? Maybe you broke up because you were stressed with final papers and exams. For example, you might say something like "I was really overwhelmed by final exams and needed to be alone, but our time apart made me realize how much I miss having you in my life." Give her the chance now to say how she feels. If she was upset about your break-up, she may need more time to feel ready to trust you again. It's possible she no longer has feelings for you, or she wants to stay friends. She might also have a new crush, or a new boyfriend. Respect what she says. Try to stay calm if you don't get the answer you want. If she wants to get back together, great! Think of this as a fresh start to your relationship. That way, you'll avoid making the same mistakes you did the first time dated. If she says no or isn't sure, give her time. She still might change her mind, but needs time to process her feelings. It's okay to feel sad during this time. Facing rejection is not easy. Take things slow. You've likely both changed since you were together. Take the time to get to know each other again. | Plan what you want to say in advance. Ask to see her alone. Explain that you still have feelings for her. Tell her why this time will be different. Let her talk. Accept her answer. |
Alternatively, you can order books about shorthand online. Lots of books on shorthand are probably out of print. This is why the library, used bookstores, or online bookstores may offer you a wider selection of texts. Some shorthand books are in the public domain and available for free download online. " If you want to teach yourself shorthand, these kits are designed for you. They include records or tapes with dictation, texts, self-tests, and additional materials. Bear in mind that these probably require a record player (phonograph) or cassette player. These publications can show how different words are written in shorthand. These include tutorials, dictations, and shorthand samples. Such classes may be offered online or in person. Make sure you understand the terms of the course and that you have adequate time in your schedule to meet the workload. | Visit your local library or bookstore to locate books on learning shorthand. Look for old "text kits. Obtain a shorthand dictionary for your system. Take advantage of an array of online shorthand resources. Enroll in a shorthand class. |
Fill a cooler with ice and a variety of drinks, including sodas and water bottles, to keep in your main party area. Have a variety of snack foods, like chips and desserts, so your guests can graze and eat whenever they like. Let your friends know about the snacks and drinks right away. Ask your guests if they have any food allergies and adjust your snacks accordingly. Ask your parents to see if they can order pizzas for you and your friends. Otherwise, plan to have some frozen pizzas to make as the party goes on. of music that you and your friends like. Consider what all of your guests listen to and make a playlist on your preferred music app. Have the music playing in your main party area through a Bluetooth speaker or a computer. Try to find pop or electronic music that you and your friends can easily dance along with. Use an online radio like Pandora ,Spotify, iheart radio, or you can make personalized music stations. Whether it's video games, board games, or party games, have a variety to pick from so everyone is included. Find games that will make you all laugh and have fun together, such as Apples to Apples or Mario Kart. Avoid games like Spin the Bottle or Truth or Dare. Set time limits or rules if you have video games at your party so all of your guests can get a turn playing. Don't get too competitive. Just have fun! songs for a fun twist. Use either a karaoke machine if you have one or look up the songs you want to sing on YouTube with the search term “karaoke.” Even if you don't have microphones, you can have fun singing along to your favorite songs with your friends! Create a karaoke game by making it a singing competition like The Voice. Set up enough folding chairs around the fire so everyone can sit down. Ask your parents to help you start the fire if you feel uncomfortable starting it yourself. Enjoy the time outside with your friends and tell stories to one another. Stay aware of the fire risk levels in your area. A fire may not be safe if it's been dry or windy lately. Get marshmallows, chocolates, and graham crackers to make s’mores. | Provide snacks and drinks. Make a playlist Play games so you can all participate in something together. Sing karaoke Have a bonfire outside on a cool night if you have a fire pit. |
If you sense that your bully is going to get physical, try to get out of the situation as best as you can. Don't say anything to them and walk in the opposite direction so you can get away from them. Go somewhere that has a lot of people or where they can't follow you so they aren't able to catch up. Avoid going to secluded places or somewhere where you’re alone since you could be more at risk of a bully fighting you there. A bully will usually only pick on you if you’re alone or isolated from other people. Stay in a group of good friends when you’re walking around the halls so you’re surrounded by people who will stand up for you if the bully comes around. If the bully comes by, tell them that you’re with your friends and you don't have time to talk to them. If a bully pushes you down on the ground, it will be easier for them to beat you up or hit you more. Rather than moving away from your bully when they push or hit you, lean forward into the hits so you can maintain your balance. Try to stay upright as much as possible without fighting the bully back so you don't get in trouble. Don't let the bully push you against a wall or into the corner, or else you won't be able to get away. If your bully tries to hit your face, keep your forearms straight up near the sides of your head and your palms facing out. When the bully throws a punch, push their arms out of the way so they aren't able to hit your face. Always bring your hands back up to guard your head so they can't hit you. Stay in an active stance while you’re defending against the bully so you aren't taken off guard. Always keep your palms open so you don't accidentally punch or hit the bully. If you aren't able to reach out for help or you feel like you’re in physical danger, there may not be any other option except fighting back. Aim to hit the bully in a vulnerable area, like their stomach or groin, before getting away from the fight as fast you can. Never fight for longer than you need to or else you may get in trouble. Many schools have zero-tolerance policies for bullying or violence, so you may still get in trouble even if you’re just defending yourself. Only fight back to defend yourself. Never start the fight if you don't need to. | Try to walk away from the bully to avoid conflict. Surround yourself with friends so you don’t feel isolated. Stand your ground so you don’t fall down. Keep your hands up near your face to block hits from the bully. Fight back as a last resort only. |
Visit a sporting goods store where you can be fitted for the right sized backpack by a professional. Be sure the backpack has two wide, supportive shoulder straps, and sufficient back and strap padding. Adjust the straps so that the backpack lays flat against your back. Both straps should be worn at the same time, to distribute the weight of the pack evenly. Chest and waist straps are available for additional support, if needed. Consider good materials and construction. A high-quality backpack can go a long way towards fit and comfort throughout the day. Higher quality also means longer lasting backpacks. Invest in features like breathable or ultralight fabric. Some packs have waterproof or water-resistant materials to protect against rain. These materials will help lessen the weight of your pack in the long-run. Features like handles and rolling wheels are common, but they may add on extra weight. Remove anything outdated, any trash, and anything else that isn't a part of your routine. Cleaning and organizing your backpack is one of the easiest things you can do to lighten your pack that will show you immediate results. Be sure to ask your teacher if electronics are allowed in the classroom. Consider which textbooks could be swapped out for e-books. Electronic notes and planners are also options, and will save space in your backpack. Consider carrying travel-sized items or condensing a bulky makeup bag down to just the basics. Bring only one or two back-up pencils, pens, and highlighters, instead of a large bag of writing supplies. Use your locker if you have one! If you don't, consider if you have any alternatives, such as a personal gym locker or your car, if you drive to school. Review your schedule, and store heavy textbooks or binders in your locker when they’re not needed. Stop by your locker between classes or as often as possible. | Find the right fit for your body. Invest in a well-fitting, high-quality backpack. Consider special features, like lightweight and breathable materials. Take everything out of your pack, once a week. Use e-books and electronic planners, if allowed. Cut down on personal supplies and writing utensils. Use your locker or available storage. |
Even in this case, make them as visual as possible: proper nouns and abstract ideas should be turned into physical objects. Once you know where the presentation will take place, visit the room in advance and try to notice as many details as possible. If it's a room you already know well, you can just revisit it mentally. However, going there in person will give you an opportunity to focus on extra details you'd never noticed before. However, make sure you associate each key point to items that won't be removed on the day of the presentation. If there's a used coffee cup on a desk, don't bother taking note of it. It will certainly be trashed before your presentation day. It's better to go clockwise as you link your key points to each item. This will make it quicker for you to find the next cue as you present. If you have a chance, it's always better to practice your presentations a couple of times in the actual room. If you can't do it, just memorize the room on your first visit and then picture it when you're practicing. Even if you have full access to the room, practicing in a different location is always a good exercise. You never know what might happen on the day of the presentation: having a mental picture of it is safe if there are any last-minute changes. For example, if the room is moved, you can use your mental picture of the previous room as a Roman Room. Picture it in your mind as you present and you'll find all your items there, instead of in the room where you've been moved. As you deliver your presentation, look for the cues in the room that you've linked with your key points. Memorizing a presentation will impress your audience and make your performance more engaging. Remember it's always safer to still have some notes with you, in case your memory fails you. | Make a list of key points you want to memorize for your presentation. Get to know the room. Link your key points to existing items. Rehearse on location. Rehearse elsewhere. Look for your cues on presentation day. |
Exercise can reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings. It will also help prevent weight gain that some experience when quitting. Basically any form of exercise will help you quit, so pick an activity that you’ll enjoy. Dancing, playing sports, running, and cycling are all enjoyable ways to get some exercise in. Working out also relieves tension, which can help fight the dips in your mood that you’ll experience from the lack of nicotine. If you have breathing or cardiovascular problems, talk to your doctor to determine how much exercise is healthy for you. If you haven't exercised in a while, feel free to start by working out 2-3 times a week for 15-20 minutes. These foods clash with the taste of cigarettes and can make lighting up seem less appealing. Choose leafy greens, brown rice, quinoa, and drink milk to keep cravings to a minimum. Avoid red meat, coffee, and alcohol, as these can complement the taste of cigarettes and increase your cravings. Eat more antioxidant-rich foods like berries, tomatoes, and greens to help restore your lungs and breathe easier while you’re quitting. Water is key when it comes to quitting smoking for a few reasons. For one, nicotine often triggers the need to use the bathroom. Drinking tons of water will help you digest food more easily and help with the constipation many smokers experience when they quit. Water will also keep your mouth from drying out when you get the urge to smoke and keep your body healthy and hydrated throughout the day. Drinking water slowly over the course of the day also gives you something to do with your hands and mouth, which can help distract you from smoking. Add lime juice to your water to make the taste and smell of cigarettes seem less appealing. Visual reminders of the dangers related to smoking can make your urge to quit even stronger. List the health risks out loud, think about how much money you’re saving, and picture yourself happy, healthy, and breathing in clean air. Keeping the health risks in mind is a great way to make quitting stick. If you haven't already talked to your doctor about your smoking habit, take the time to do so now. Having your doctor review the potential consequences can be another way to effectively remind yourself of the dangers you face. If you’re really struggling, pull up photos of a smoker's lung online. Seeing the literal impact of smoking is more impactful than simply reading about it. | Exercise at least 30 minutes a day to help with withdrawal. Eat fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy to make cigarettes seem gross. Sip on water throughout the day to stay hydrated and keep the gut happy. Remind yourself of the risks associated with continued smoking. |
Fill a bowl with equal parts water and white vinegar. Put the bowl in the microwave for three minutes on high. Leave the microwave door shut for a few minutes after the steam, then take out the bowl. Rub the interior of the microwave with a clean towel or cloth. Vinegar is a powerful cleaning agent, and the steam should have eliminated the smell of the burnt popcorn. Vinegar will leave a vinegary scent behind that will dissipate after a couple days. If the steam-treatment doesn't work, you may want to be more direct with the vinegar treatment. Pour about half a tablespoon of vinegar and a teaspoon of baking soda on a damp sponge. Heat the sponge in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, and then scrub the inside of the microwave with the sponge. A scrub brush is a more aggressive tool than a sponge, and its bristles may be able to get into the nooks and crannies that a sponge can't. Dip the scrub brush into the water-vinegar mixture, then scrub the inside of the microwave. | Do a steam-clean process with vinegar. Pour vinegar and baking soda on a sponge and clean the microwave. Use a scrub brush. |
This can be tricky depending on where you live, but spending less time in the car and more time on foot will help you lose weight, decrease stress, and elevate mood. If you have the option, walk to work or the grocery store instead of driving. Otherwise, carve out thirty minutes a day to go for a walk. Call up a friend to go walking with you. This will give you a dose of healthy exercise and social activity. Figure out how much time you have each day to work out. Be realistic in your expectations and make a plan you can stick to. The recommended amount of exercise for healthy adults is 2 1/2 hours (150 minutes) each week of moderate aerobic activity and strength training two or more times weekly. This can be broken up to fit your lifestyle. If you can, try committing to doing cardio 30 minutes five days a week, which meets the recommend 150 minutes. Or maybe a one-hour cardio class (like Zumba dancing) three times a week works better for your schedule. Or maybe you need to break it up even more, with 20 minutes in the morning before work and another 20 minute walk on your lunch break. Writing yourself a realistic workout schedule will help you plan workouts that can be accomplished within your timeframe and make you more likely to accomplish your goals. Building strength creates lean muscle mass and makes you look and feel healthy and toned. The best way to strength train efficiently is through compound movements (movements that work more than one muscle group) such as squats, deadlifts, and bench press. Talk to a trainer or knowledgable friend to learn how to safely execute compound movements with weight. You can also use hand held weights to focus in on specific areas of the arms. When using hand held weights or doing bodyweight exercises, aim for 10 – 15 reps, three times each. When it comes to losing weight and getting in shape, doing cardio activities for short bursts of time at very high intensity is the best bet. While running a few miles a day or going for a long walk are great activities to support a healthy lifestyle, it's been proven that the body responds best to being worked at its max for shorter intervals. Keep in mind HIIT is not appropriate for everyone. Talk to your doctor before trying this workout. Pick a cardio activity that you enjoy. Walking, running, swimming, and elliptical are all good options. Start with a warmup of about five minutes. Then choose a shorter interval length, such as 30 seconds. Then do 30 seconds of high intensity effort of your chosen activity, followed by a longer period of recovery, such as one to three minutes. Repeat the exercise ten times. For example, if you're a runner, try all-out sprinting for 30 seconds straight, resting for a minute, and repeating 10 times. Increase time interval as you get in better shape. Only do this two to three times a week to avoid injury or burnout. Supplement with a few longer, slower paced cardio workouts for distance throughout the week. Working out at home is cheap, time efficient, and effective. Pick up a few pieces of equipment such as push up bars, hand-held weights, fit balls, exercise bands, or kettle bells. Make sure to work each major muscle group through cardio, strength training, and body weight exercises. When planning an at-home workout, give yourself enough time to complete a warm up, cardio or strength routine, and a cool down. Aim for doing 30 minutes of cardio three times a week and 20 to 30 minutes of strength three times a week, followed by stretching. Working out with someone else not only keeps you on track, but makes fitness more fun! Find someone with a similar schedule to yours who will keep you motivated. | Ditch your car. Make a workout schedule. Incorporate strength training. Start doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Work out at home. Find a workout buddy. |
Smile and be polite. You don't have to make a grand gesture because it will make her feel uncomfortable especially if other people see. Come up with one or two sentences and wait for her response. Speak from the heart and look into her eyes. Say something similar to “I really have fun with you and was wondering if we could hang out more?” or “We laugh all the time and I have such a great time hanging out. I was wondering if you’d go out with me?” Don't stare at the floor or read from a paper. Keep your emotions in check. If she says no, don't get angry and yell or prod. If she says yes, embrace her, smile, and plan out your date. Let her see your enthusiasm but don't go overboard to embarrass her. If she says no, that isn't the end of the world. Not only are there other girls you can meet but you also want to show her that you are mature. She may say no because she's embarrassed and not ready to have a boyfriend yet. She may ask you out later. Don't damage anything or lash out at her if you get rejected. She is entitled to her feelings. Middle school will often have several dances throughout the year. They are a great way to go out with her in a social setting as she expects to be asked out. This relieves any pressure. The vibe in a dance is more suited for you two to get to know each other as more than just friends. It may be difficult to hang out with her amidst all your friends watching and wanting to hang out. Make sure to have at least one or two dances to be alone together or schedule a time for a walk to just talk. If you are very nervous and find it overwhelming to talk to her, you may write her a note to get your thoughts and feelings organized. Make sure you give it to her directly so she knows it's from you and not a prank. Don't give it to her during class or the teacher may make you read it out loud. Don't be nervous about rejection because you won't see her reaction. You may ask her to respond with a note or a simple yes or no. No one is closer than her friends. They will know how best to approach her. Be friendly to them and ask them how you should ask her. As a final attempt, you may ask them to ask her on your behalf. You may also ask your own friends to ask her if they know her better or are more confident with you. Just make sure you rehearse what to say so that your friend is clear. Face-to-face conversations may be difficult so pick up the phone and call her. You may also text her but sometimes it's difficult to get the meaning across. Make sure you have an activity in mind before asking her out this way. You also have to get her number from her friends or directly from her so she’ll probably know why you’re contacting her. While you don't have to give her something expensive, a thoughtful gift may put you in her good graces. You may give her a cool notebook, a fun pen, a CD, or candy or chocolates. You may also place a note with your gifts so that she knows how you feel. Give the gift directly to her because if you give it to someone else, she may think it's from her and not from you. You may also try to give her her favourite treat. This shows that you have paid attention to her needs and want to make her happy. | Keep things simple. React appropriately. Ask her to dance. Write a note. Talk to her friends. Call her. Give her a gift. |
In the short-term, waxing typically causes more ingrown hairs than shaving does, so this might seem like a less than ideal solution. However, waxing consistently over long periods of time can slow hair growth, so you'll need to wax less often and will experience fewer ingrown hairs in the long-run. If you do decide to wax, just make sure you stick with it consistently to see the results you want! If you do decide to wax, aim to make an appointment every six to eight weeks in the beginning. You might be able to go for longer stretches without waxing later. Choose a reputable waxing salon. Ask around, or search reviews online. Know what to expect. Your skin will probably be a little red and irritated when you leave, but you shouldn't have open cuts or dark, widespread bruises. Additionally, if you notice that your skin is infected a day or two after your appointment, start applying an antibiotic cream and notify the salon immediately. Contrary to popular belief, laser hair removal won't completely remove your hair forever. However, it will significantly reduce growth. Be aware that laser hair removal works best on dark hair and light skin. If your skin and your hair are too close to the same color (whether it's too light or too dark), you might not be a good candidate for treatment. Laser hair removal is expensive, and you'll need at least four to six treatments. Price it out and watch for promotions. | Consider waxing for long-term prevention. Consider laser hair removal. |
You need to inspect the wound once it stops bleeding. Get to the cleanest, safest area that you can. You don't want to risk infection from environmental contaminants. Examine the wound to figure out how deep it is. If it is less than 1cm, you do not need to seek outside medical help and you can continue to clean the wound on your own. If it looks deeper than 1cm, you will need stitches, even if the blood stopped flowing. Reapply the pressure dressing and seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you have a large area of abrasion, which is greater than 12 cm by 12 cm, with a significant amount of particulate matter, seek medical attention as well so the area can be appropriately cleansed. That much debris will cause infection if not removed. This can be done by a doctor under local anesthesia. If the wound is dirty or caused by something rusty and it has been more than 10 years since your last tetanus shot, you will need a tetanus shot right away. Wounds can be misleading. Small wounds, such as puncture wounds, may seem small but they can be quite deep and are often full of bacteria. They also often become infected. This is particularly true of animal or human bites, so always seek medical attention for this kind of wound. Bacteria that live in the mouths of humans, cats, dogs, and other animals contain pasteurella and other virulent bacteria that can lead you from a small bite to the operating room within 24 hours. This is also true of fight bites, which are incurred during a fist fight. When one individual hits another in the mouth and gets accidentally bitten by the others teeth, the wounds are also particularly prone to infection. A bite may need to be treated with prescription antibiotics to prevent infection. Make sure you go to the doctor or emergency room to deal with bites. If your wound does not need medical care, you can take care of it at home. Rinse the wound with warm water to remove the excess blood. This may disrupt clotted blood and the wound may ooze or begin bleeding again. This is normal and shows that there is no significant vascular damage to contend with and the bleeding will stop again after cleansing. Once you rinse your wound of the initial blood, you can clean the wound. First, wash your hands with soap and hot water. This will help prevent contamination of the wound and help stop infection. Next, soak a gauze or clean cloth in a providone-Iodine solution such as Betadine. This will kill any bacteria that you will have encountered when your skin broke. Once you clean the wound with the solution, pat it dry with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If irrigation of the wound did not get out all of the debris in the wound, such as twigs, thorns, or pebbles, use tweezers to very carefully pull out the remaining debris. Do not probe the wound because you could injure yourself further. If you don't have any providone-Iodine solution, you can use any antiseptic wash that is used on open wounds. If you don't have any solution at all, you can rinse the wound out for an additional amount of time to ensure it is cleaned as well as possible. Once your wound has been adequately rinsed and cleaned, you need to bandage it to keep it protected. First, apply antibacterial ointment such as Neosporin to the wound with gauze, a cotton ball, or a Q-tip. Next, if your wound is small and superficial, use a band-aid to cover the wound. If it is larger, grab a fresh set of gauze and medical tape from your first aid kit. Place the gauze over the wound and secure the edges of the bandage with tape. This will keep debris out. If you do not have gauze and medical tape, you need to purchase wound supplies at the drug store or pharmacy. The wound needs to be bandaged properly with sterile supplies in order to prevent infection. If the wound is over a flexible joint, buy rolled gauze to make it more easily managed and the bandage more secure. After your initial dressing, perform the cleansing and dressing ritual daily. When you are cleaning the wound, you need to look for signs of infection. These include redness at the wound edges, especially if the wound area expands from one day to the next, drainage or pus on the wound, and a fever. As long as no signs of infection present themselves, your wound should heal within a two to three week time frame. Lower extremity wounds or wounds on those who are obese may take on the longer to heal. | Inspect the wound. Be wary of puncture wounds and animal bites. Rinse the wound again. Clean the wound. Bandage the wound. Look for signs of infection. |
You shouldn't jump out of your hiding place and attack the shooter if he's approaching. You should only fight him if you're sure that you'll be shot if you do nothing. Trying to engage with the shooter, ask him what he's doing, or to plead for your life by talking about your family has not been proven effective in dealing with shooters. Don't waste your time by trying to talk to him -- you're much better off fighting. If you are in a group of people and cannot avoid the shooter, your best chance is to create as much noise and movement as possible. Shouting, throwing objects, and running will buy you a few extra seconds to leave the room, or to attack the shooter if there is no escape route. Use scissors, glass, or any other sharp or heavy objects to attack the shooter as soon as you are in close proximity. Even a sharp ballpoint pen is better than nothing. You're fighting for your life and every second counts. Once again, this is an absolute last resort. Most shooters are heavily armed, and some wear body armor. Even if you have a gun of your own, you are most likely at a disadvantage. Try to hurt the shooter in the face, eyes, shoulders, or neck, or arms, so that they are more likely to let go of their weapon. You should stab them in the neck, gouge out their eyes, or stab them in the arm -- doing anything you can to make them get rid of the weapon or to hurt them so the weapon is within your reach. Kick him in the crotch. This is more effective if they are a man, although it could still hurt, distract, and discourage a female shooter. If you can't, go for their face or weapon. This will be an effective way to disarm him and to cause him a large amount of pain. Once you are in this situation, hesitation or panic can be fatal. Be as aggressive as possible, attacking with anything you can. Do not try to run or stop fighting, even if you are shot in the leg or arm. | Remember that attacking the shooter is your final option. Do not try to reason with the shooter or plead for your life. Work with others to create confusion. Attack the shooter with any weapon you can. Aim high. Commit to the attack. |
This will allow your bird to focus on you and your words. If your bird is easily distracted you can even try talking to it while its cage is covered. This will eliminate visual distractions as well. Keep it easy and short and use one that you say frequently, for instance the bird's name. If you want to teach it something other than its name, remember that the phrase should be simple, containing one or two words that are relatively high pitched. Since cockatiels have high pitches voices, you may not be able to teach it words that you say in a low tone. Use the words at the right time, such as don't teach it "Good morning" in the night when you are about to sleep, and vice versa. " Look at the cockatiel's eyes. Are its pupils getting larger when you say a certain word? Does the bird's crest go up to indicate excitement or interest? If you see neither, you may not be teaching the bird a word it likes saying. The cockatiel may not be repeating your phrase for other reasons too. For instance, it may be that the bird is not physically able to say it. Give the bird lots of treats and attention whenever the bird says a word correctly. Depending on your birds preferences, there isn't really a "right" thing to do. Some birds may like human food better, but some may like special bird treats. What ever you do, make it positive. No matter how smart your birdie is, it will not be Einstein. You must be patient, otherwise your bird will become frightened of you and you will have lost all the progress you have achieved. One single hand movement can do this, so be careful Once your bird has one phrase down, give it more to learn. After all, you don't want to hear just one phrase from your bird all day. Try narrating things you do for your cockatiel. When you feed it an apple, say "want a treat?" If you do this enough, and your bird likes talking, it may start saying the phrase when it sees the treat coming. Try whistling at your cockatiel. If you give it a simple series of notes repeatedly, it just might repeat it back to you. Be warned, however, that once a cockatiel learns how to whistle, it may choose whistling over talking. This is because whistling is easier for the bird. | Train the bird in a quiet place. Introduce the bird to one phrase at a time. Focus on words that your bird "likes. Strengthen the behavior with positive reinforcement. Repeat the phrase often and be patient. Complicate and increase the phrases you teach the cockatiel. |
Generally, on a cat, the area of skin between the neck and the back are the loosest and most flexible patches of skin. Gently pinch the skin where it's loosest and hold it between your thumb and forefinger while distracting your cat with food. This is called "tenting" the skin, as it should somewhat resemble an erected pup tent (also known as a shelter-half). Once you've got the loose skin firmly between your fingertips, you should see a narrow strip of skin between your thumb and index finger. Insert the needle into that strip of skin. The needle should be kept parallel to the skin along your cat's back at all times. Angling the needle could cause it to pierce through the skin and stab your finger. Do not hold your thumb over the plunger until you're certain that the needle is correctly inserted. Holding the plunger while inserting the needle could cause a premature injection, if the cat flinches or if you've incorrectly inserted the needle. Before you inject the medicine, it's important that you slightly pull back on the plunger. This is to ensure that you've hit an acceptable site for the injection. If blood enters the syringe when you pull back the plunger, it means you've hit a blood vessel. You'll need to remove the needle and try again in a different spot. If air bubbles enter the syringe, it means you've stuck the needle all the way through the pinched skin and have drawn in air from the room. You'll need to remove the needle and try again, perhaps in a different spot. If no blood or air bubbles enter the syringe, you've hit an acceptable location, and may proceed with the injection. Be sure that you inject all of the medicine in the syringe. Once the syringe is completely empty, carefully remove the needle, moving along the same path you used to insert the needle. Hold the syringe between your index and middle fingers, and use your thumb (on the same hand) to press down the plunger. Once you've completed the injection, you'll need to check the site of injection, looking for blood or for any medicine leaking out of the needle hole. If you detect either blood or medicine emerging from the site of injection, use a clean cotton ball or tissue to apply pressure to the site until the secretion stops. This should only take a minute or so, but may take longer if your cat is moving around too much. Do not dispose of a syringe in your household trash, as needles are considered biohazardous waste. Contact your vet's office to find out if they collect used needles for disposal. Never put an uncapped needle in the trash, as this could cause injury or infection to the refuse collector or anyone else who handles your garbage. | Find a patch of loose skin. Insert the needle. Pull back on the plunger before injecting. Inject the medication. Check for bleeding or leakage. Dispose of the used needle properly. |
This will allow for all family members and close friends to say their good-byes and prevent family from feeling as though the truth has been hidden from them. Explain to them what is soon going to happen. Speak to children with clarity and respect for their dignity. There is sometimes a tendency to gloss over the realities of the situation, yet children are more understanding and can cope better with the realities of life than many adults give them credit for. Indeed, it is often the child who has the insights that calm or soothe the adult. Things to bear in mind include: Don't tell a child that the loved one has gone away/is only sleeping. This white lie can make a child/children afraid of going to bed or they may believe that the person has gone away for a walk/holiday when they haven't. Sugarcoating the reality can make your child/children resent and distrust you. Be honest with your child/children but use answers in an age-appropriate way. For example, your child is very young and asks "How did grandad die?" You could say grandad had a naughty boo-boo in his head, he was very poorly, he didn't get better, his body stopped working, he died and rests in a very special place. When the child is old enough to understand you can say that boo-boo in his head was a brain tumor and the special place he rests at is called (you can tell your child/children where the grave/stone is) and grandad loved you very much. Children are not morbid––they are naturally curious. Respond with facts rather than emotions (it is most unhelpful to accuse a child of being morbid). If a child asks what happens after a person dies, be honest and say if the body is buried it goes through a stage called decomposing, the body rots and then the body becomes just a skeleton. If they ask what cremation is, say the body is burned in a special way with very high heat and becomes ashes. Encourage children to talk about any aspect of the loss as sometimes children can find themselves misguided by other children and less helpful adults. Setting to rights any misunderstandings can help them feel better also. Communicate through e-mail, telephone, text or a social networking site. Times of loss can put great strain on family relationships and often, you may not want to talk about it. But remember that the loss will effect everyone and you need to stay connected or you might find family members drifting away. | Make sure that everyone in the family knows that this loved one will be passing soon. Let children in the family visit the loved one. Keep far-away family members posted on the health of your loved one. |
For classical music, much of the classification relies heavily on what century the piece was written. Typically when people talk about “classical music” they are referring to European music. The date of a piece of music can tell you information about the art movement the piece was written. Art movements act, in a way, as genres for classical music. To best understand classical music and its characteristics, learn the different art movements. Early classical music refers to music created by monks and Roman Catholic church officials before the 9th century. The earliest example of this style is the Gregorian Chants. Legend claims the chants were written by Pope Gregory, but scholars are now skeptical of this claim. The chants were performed by a group of monks. This is the first time music was written down in musical notation and features melodies to be sung along with words (in Latin). A good indicator that music is from this time period is if it is a cappella and sung in Latin. The Baroque era is best exemplified as being artistically grandiose and features elaborate decorations. The influence of the church started to weaken in this era, which roughly lasts from 1600 to 1750. The Baroque era birthed orchestral music and opera. Another key sound of the Baroque era is the harpsichord. The harpsichord is played like a piano, but instead of hitting the strings with soft mallets, the strings are plucked like a harp. This gives the harpsichord a unique and sharp tone. The classical period contains some of the most identifiable pieces of music. This is the era of recognizable composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert. Classical music is known for its finely tuned attention to detail and structural clarity. Instead of a rococo style of decorative detail, music from the classical age focused on symmetry and sensibility. This era runs parallel with the intellectual movement called the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment birthed the rising belief that human reasoning can overcome problems of the world. This influenced the way composers treated compositions. The Romantic era of music lasted from 1820 up into the 20th century, ending roughly in 1915. Key identifiers of music from this era are its implications of fantasy, spontaneity, and sensuality. The artistic movement itself was centralized on the idea of fleeting back to nature due to the Industrial Revolution. Another popular concept explored in the Romantic period was color. Composers began viewing the orchestra as a palette that could depict an array of exotic scenes. A sub-movement within the Romantic era is Impressionism. Similar to Impressionist painters like Monet, composers attempted to imprint an impression on the listener. For example, Erik Satie wrote a series of compositions called “furniture music,” which was the first time someone wrote music intended to be in the background. Music from the end of the Romantic period, around 1915, into the 20th century is considered modern classical music. Modern music is exemplified by various moods of extreme. Since the history of music styles are so vast, composers of this era attempted to break new grounds with their compositions. For example, Igor Stravinsky broke new grounds by composing a ballet about a pagan myth. The premiere nearly caused a riot from the audience. The modern movement also birthed experimental music with such figures like John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Take a look at the various movements and determine if you can name a piece of music or composer from each period. A good way to practice learning the different eras is by reading about the time period while listening to a piece of music from that movement. For music students, it is required to identify a piece of music based off a sound clip. Here are some pieces that accompany each time era: Early classical music is best heard in the Gregorian Chants and other choral music. Baroque music has two heavyweights: Bach and Handel. Bach's cello suite no.1 in G might be his most recognizable. The classical period has several popular composers. Popular pieces from this era include Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik or Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. For the Romantic era, listen to Liszt's Liebestraum or Chopin's Etude Opus 25. Modern music is so vast, but some key pieces are Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring and John Cage's 4’33. | Look at the time period the piece of music was written. Identify early classical music. Classify Baroque music. Identify the “classical” movement. Identify the Romantic era. Understand modern classical music. Learn key figures and pieces of classical music. |
Learn to stop seeking out things which make you lustful. This mainly means training yourself to fight the temptations of pornography but it can also mean not going to movies or avoiding driving on certain parts of the highways. This is difficult, but lustful habits are just like any other bad habit and can be broken. Be persistent! If you allow lust to be the driver in your daily relations with others, then you're not connecting fully with yourself. You are allowing your bodily desires to determine who you are and how you behave, rather than letting your mind and personality do some of the thinking. Similarly, you are not respecting them by viewing them in this lustful way. If you truly have feelings for them, you will work hard to fight these feelings and do right by them (and yourself!). Drugs and alcohol remove your inhibitions, making it harder for you to fight lustful feelings. If you partake in these, stop. It will really help a lot! You can still go out to bars with friends, just ask to drink any soft drink or apple juice instead (both look like alcohol, so you won't feel awkward). Most holy books acknowledge that sexual desire is normal, so don't feel bad about having sexual needs. Acknowledge them, because not doing so can create a very unhealthy mentality and make those feelings even stronger! Let yourself feel sexual feelings but do not act on them. There are lots of different kinds of lust and lots of different ways of looking at lust. Now, if your lust is causing or may cause someone else physical harm, then yes, it is a problem that needs to be dealt with. However, if your sexual feelings are released between two consenting adults, that may be okay. Sexual feelings are natural, and if your concern with them is only based in your religious teachings, it may be time to further explore other religious teachings. Different sects will take very different positions on the matter. | Stop tempting yourself. Learn respect for yourself and others. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Acknowledge your needs. Look for alternative philosophies. |
In order to transfer the clay sculpture to a latex mask, you need a two-piece mold made out of industrial gypsum, which is porous so that the latex can soak into it as you make the mask in the next step. Your mold will be a reversed 3-D copy of the sculpture you made in the previous step. First, cut 1 inch (2.5 cm) square pieces of burlap. Set burlap aside and build a clay wall around sculpture starting at bottom below right ear, and working over the head to the left ear. This wall will create a separation for a two piece mold. Mix the plaster in a plastic bucket, and spread an even coat of plaster over clay sculpture, making sure to get plaster into all the recesses of the sculpture. After the first coat of plaster is set, mix a new batch, and apply the burlap and plaster mixture to strengthen the mold. After the plaster is set, remove the clay wall. Use a bright colored acrylic paint, which will help you separate the pieces later. After the paint dries, create the second half of the mold in the same way as the first. When the second half of the mold is set, slowly pry the two halves apart. Use a butter knife, working very carefully along the visible seam made by the acrylic paint so you do not crack your mold. Once the two halves are separated, remove the clay and the Styrofoam head. | Make a two piece mold. Create a separation for a two piece mold. Mix a new batch. Paint the exposed plaster flange. |
We present a new algorithm to train a robust neural network against adversarial attacks.Our algorithm is motivated by the following two ideas.First, although recent work has demonstrated that fusing randomness can improve the robustness of neural networks, we noticed that adding noise blindly to all the layers is not the optimal way to incorporate randomness.Instead, we model randomness under the framework of Bayesian Neural Network to formally learn the posterior distribution of models in a scalable way.Second, we formulate the mini-max problem in BNN to learn the best model distribution under adversarial attacks, leading to an adversarial-trained Bayesian neural net.Experiment results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm achieves state-of-the-art performance under strong attacks.On CIFAR-10 with VGG network, our model leads to 14% accuracy improvement compared with adversarial training and random self-ensemble under PGD attack with 0.035 distortion, and the gap becomes even larger on a subset of ImageNet. | We design an adversarial training method to Bayesian neural networks, showing a much stronger defense to white-box adversarial attacks |
The feeling of depersonalization is usually not dangerous and commonly fades. Remind yourself that the feeling is uncomfortable, but temporary. This will make depersonalization have less control over you. Tell yourself, “This feeling will go away.” Tell yourself, “I feel weird right now, but I am OK.” Think about any other instances in which you experienced depersonalization, and remember that the feeling went away then, too. Notice what the temperature is, what things are around you, and what sounds you are hearing. Engage with a nearby object, such as turning on a fan or writing with a pen. This will force your mind to be in the present moment, and will lessen the feeling of depersonalization. You can also carry around a tactile item, such as sandpaper or something furry, to touch during intense depersonalization moments. Mentally list things you see, hear, and feel around you. If possible, listen to music. Aim for favorite tunes that give you positive feelings, rather than any music that may increase anxiety or sadness. Research shows that music therapy is effective for all sorts of mental illnesses and can significantly reduce anxiety, depression, or agitation, all of which may be present in chronic cases of depersonalization. Begin a conversation, or get back into the conversation you were having. This will bring you into the present moment. If you are alone, text or call a friend or family member just to chat. You do not have to reveal your depersonalization to others. At the same time, many people are aware of and have experienced depersonalization; if you feel comfortable, talk about your feelings with a friend as they are happening. | Acknowledge and accept the feeling of depersonalization. Focus on your immediate surroundings. Engage with those around you. |
Your stomach growling is caused by your digestive system doing what it's supposed to do: mixing food, fluids, and gastric juices and pushing them through the intestinal tract. The rumbling occurs when the walls of your gastrointestinal tract contracts and relaxes to squeeze everything through the intestines. Even with a proper diet, growling is bound to happen sometimes and is no reason to be embarrassed. When you eat too much food, it will put your digestive system into overdrive. The growling can occur more often when this happens, because there is more to move through the intestines. When your stomach has been empty for two hours, the growling sounds louder. This is because there is little or nothing in the stomach to absorb or muffle the noise. When you go hours without eating, your body releases hormones that let the brain know it's time to clear anything left in the stomach to make room for whatever food is to come. Have small, healthy snacks with you at all times. Constantly hydrate yourself with liquids. Use water, juice, tea, etc. Certain carbs are resistant to digestion. Don't avoid carbs completely because they help supply you with energy and play a main role in the health of your digestive tract. Simply eat them in moderation to keep your stomach healthy but less likely to growl. Resistant starch: potatoes or pasta that has been cooled after cooking, sourdough bread, and unripe fruit. Insoluble fiber: whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, cabbage, lettuce, and bell peppers Sugar: apples, pears, and broccoli Remember that growling can happen both when you’ve just eaten and when you haven't eaten in a while. To avoid over-eating and excessive stomach growling, know when you’re actually hungry. Learning the timing scheme your normal eating regimen is the best way to keep track and avoid mindless eating. People who swallow a lot of air usually experience more stomach growling than others. If you eat too fast or talk a lot while eating, you are likely swallowing a lot of air. Eat more slowly to avoid this. | Understand what is normal. Try not to eat large meals before class. Avoid an empty stomach. Limit indigestible foods. Know your hunger cues. Eat slowly and chew properly. |
If you’ve cleaned your fence with vinegar or detergent and it still appears dirty, you may need to try a specialized cleaning solvent. Some solvents are formulated to help remove dirt and grime from vinyl fences. Visit your local home improvement store and look for products specially formulated to clean vinyl siding and vinyl fences. Specialized solvents may come in their own spray bottles or you may need to pour them into a garden sprayer or similar device. If you’ve used another method and still have trouble cleaning your vinyl fence, you may want to consider a bleach solution. Mix 1/3 cup (80 ml) of laundry detergent, 1 quart (.94 l) of bleach, and 1 gallon (3.78 l) of water. Pour the solution into a garden sprayer and spray down your fence. Avoid using this mixture on non-white vinyl. If other methods have failed, you may want to consider using a pressure washer to clean your vinyl fence. High pressure water will help dislodge gunk, debris, or stains. Rent or purchase a pressure cleaner at a local home improvement box store or hardware store. Try using high pressure water without chemicals first. If you need to use chemicals, the pressure cleaner may have a small tank where you can pour a chemical solution. The pressure cleaner will automatically mix the chemical with the water as you spray it. If you’ve tried one method to clean your vinyl and it still appears dirty, you may need to repeat or try another method of cleaning. Ultimately, vinyl fences exposed to the elements will collect a lot of dirt and may require substantial time to clean. Don't be afraid to try several methods. You may need to use one method a couple of times to get the desired effect. | Use a specialized solvent. Spray a bleach solution on your fence. Try high pressure water. Use different methods and repeat as necessary. |
If you're putting strings on a new violin for the first time, you'll have to seat the bridge, which takes some care and measurement. The first step, though, is to put all the new strings on and leave them slack enough to slide the bridge under them and stand upright. Following the basic method for changing a string, letting them stay somewhat looser than you normally might. The bridge should be horizontally centered on the instrument so that there is an equal amount of space between each string and the edge of the fingerboard. Use the small nicks on the insides of the f-holes to square the bridge to the center-line of the strings. To center the bridge, use the curve of the "f" on the interior side as a guide. It should align equidistant between them. You can tighten the strings somewhat to reduce the rest of the slack when you've positioned the bridge, but let it rest for at least 24 hours before attempting to fine-tune the instrument. It's possible to snap the bridge and ruin all your hard work, and also to pop it out and flatten it against the violin. Let it rest and settle. | Put on all the new strings and leave them slack. Use the f-holes to align the bridge. Let the violin rest. |
Coffee has caffeine in it, which means it will keep you up and help you avoid feeling tired. Try to drink 1 cup of coffee at the start of the night to help you stay awake if you are feeling tired. If you don't normally drink coffee, don't drink more than 1 cup. It can give you the shakes and make you feel more tired if you drink too much. Your bed might seem like a great place to sit and relax, but this can signal to your body that it is time to fall asleep. Stay away from your bed or laying on a super comfy couch until you actually want to fall asleep. Try to sit on a chair with a back instead. If you only have a bed to sit on, try putting some pillows on the floor to make a seat that is comfortable but won't make you fall asleep. If you start feeling super tired, go to the bathroom and turn your sink to the coldest it can get. Cup some water in your hands and splash it into your face until you feel awake again. This will shock your body and make it harder for you to go to sleep. You can do this a couple times throughout the night if you need to. Try not to splash water all over your bathroom when you do this. Doing exercise can help your body think that it is time to stay awake. If you start feeling tired, do some simple jumping jacks and lunges to wake your body up. Try doing exercises until you are slightly out of breath to get your heart rate up. This will circulate more blood and oxygen throughout your body to keep you awake. When you wear pajamas, you signal to your body that it is time to go to bed. Wear clothes that you would normally wear during the day, like jeans and a t-shirt, to subliminally tell yourself that it is time to stay awake. You can even put your shoes on if you want to signal to your body that it really is time to stay awake and be active. Making your room dark will probably make you sleepy. If you can, keep your lights on and bright to make sure you can't fall asleep easily. If you can't leave your lights on in your room because other members of your family might see them, take a flashlight with you and keep that on as you stay awake. Overhead lights will keep you awake even more than lamps, since they are usually brighter and stronger. | Drink coffee to help you stay awake. Avoid laying in your bed or getting too comfortable. Splash some cold water on your face to wake you up. Exercise to keep your body awake. Change out of your pajamas to keep yourself awake. Keep your lights turned on if you can. |
. This often-neglected exercise focuses on building up your shoulder and upper chest muscles. Lie face-down on the floor and start with your hands about shoulder-width apart, with your legs stretched behind you. Push your body up from the floor with your hands until your elbows are straight, then lower yourself until your arms reach a 90 degree bend. Do 3 sets of 15 push-ups, or as many as you can before growing fatigued. Add more reps as you gain strength. Push ups also work your triceps and shoulders (deltoids). Try this variation: elevate your legs by placing your feet on a block or step before doing the exercise. This puts emphasis on your shoulders and upper chest. This is the most popular chest building exercise of all time, and for good reason. Load a barbell with weights appropriate for your strength level. Remember, it's always better to start too light and adjust than to risk injury by starting too heavy. Lie on a bench with your feet flat on the floor. Lower the barbell down to chest until you reach about 1" from your chest, then lift it straight above your chest. To build muscle mass and hypertrophy it is best to do between 8-12 reps of 1-3 sets. You can also do incline bench presses by using an inclined bench. This is the same as bench pressing, only it focuses more on your upper pectoral muscles. Decline bench presses focus more on your lower pectoral muscles. Most people don't perform this exercise but it is essential in obtaining a full and rounded chest. Stand in front of a wide-grip parallel bar. Pull the bar down and slowly raise it back up. This can be a strenuous exercise that gives you some trouble in the beginning. But it's one of the best pec workout movements you can do to build lots of chest muscle fast. Lie down in the push up position and push up. Hold for 3 seconds, then transfer all your weight to your right hand and foot. Stick your left hand and foot up in the air as if you are doing a sideways jumping jack. Hold for 3 seconds. Repeat with your left hand and foot. Again, hold for 3 seconds. | Do push ups Get into bench pressing. Do bar dips. Focus on the pecs separately. |
Before you begin trimming your curls, start with dry hair that is styled how you normally wear it. Make sure that your curls are laid out the way that you like them to be. Secure the towel with a strong hair clip or safety pin. The towel will help prevent hair from getting on your neck and clothing. You may also want to put some newspaper on the floor to catch the hair that you trim off. If you have a hairdresser's cape, you can use this in place of a towel. Before you begin, make sure that you will be able to see the front and back of your hair by placing one mirror in front of you and another behind you. You can use your bathroom mirror as one of the mirrors for this purpose. The mirrors should be facing each other. Adjust the mirrors until you can see the front and the back of your head in the mirror in front of you. If you have long hair, this step is optional since you should be able to bring each strand forward as you trim your curls. Separate your hair into sections to give you the most control over your cut. Then, using a pair of sharp haircutting scissors, trim the ends of each of your curls. Make sure the scissors you use are meant for cutting hair and that they are very sharp.Cut the hair near the ends or in the curve of the curl. Begin by trimming the topmost layers and work your way down through your curls, section by section. After you finish trimming the ends of one layer, use a hair clip to separate the trimmed hair from the hair that you have not yet cut. Keeping the trimmed hair separate will help prevent you from cutting the same curls twice. Continue trimming the ends of your curls until you have trimmed them all. This may take a while, especially if you have thick hair. Just be patient and don't rush! When you are finished, run your fingers through your curls and shake them out. Inspect your hair from all angles and make sure it looks how you want it to look. Use the scissors to touch up any spots that don't look right. Look for any strands that are drastically longer than others or that are angled differently and trim as needed. | Style your hair as usual. Wrap a towel around your neck and shoulders. Arrange your mirrors. Trim your curls. Separate the trimmed curls from the untrimmed curls. Shake out your curls. Inspect your curls. |
It is very common for two friends/best friends to fall in love or fancy each other after being friends for quite a long time. Knowing what your crush's hobbies, interests and turn-offs are will boost your chances of becoming their partner. Try talking to them as a friend first. If you approach the person as a crush, they will only see you as someone who likes them. This could potentially be problematic if they don't like you because they will be less likely to want to get to know you. Become friends first, and then later try to pursue them. Make sure they feel comfortable around you, through communication. Get to know them and let them know you (what you like, what you don't like....etc.) This determines whether you are compatible or not. Hang out with the crush. Not one-on-one yet, but maybe ask your crush and one or two other friends to go to the park or come over to play video games or something. This way, you can see and interact with each other in a more natural environment. Do activities together. The more you interact, the more they'll think of you. It's a no-brainer! Eventually, you could ask the crush if they wanted to do something casual with you one-on-one. Maybe it's a sport or a movie. Figure out what interests the crush and ease into the suggestion. Apart from having an unhappy or forced relationship, pushing things too fast could also ruin the bond you've already created, which could lead to losing them as a friend as well. Be patient! Clinging is one of the things people dislike most in a relationship. Give your crush their space, and let any relationship unfold at a natural pace. Do not stalk the person. Not only is this inappropriate, but it can be illegal – and it doesn't work. Do not flirt uncontrollably with the crush. Do not make sure you hear everything about this person, either. Don't try to be around the crush constantly. If they ever did like you, this will put them off. Hang out together, have fun and talk. If it's meant to be, it'll happen. If not, there are plenty of other fish in the sea. Don't try to make your crush love you. Love is not a game. They say the best relationships consist of the best of friends! Get to know your crush, and they'll get to know you. More importantly, let the crush know they can trust you and turn to you. Help the person out whenever your crush needs help or support and be there for the crush at the right time. Be attentive to their wants and needs. If your crush forgets lunch one day and you can afford to get them a snack or share your lunch, they'll greatly appreciate your kindness and compassion. Make them a priority, and be there when they really need it. Be the kind of person they can rely on because you do what you say you will do. Be affirmative. Make your crush feel good about themself. Get interested in things they are interested in. Say, for instance, your crush loves everything about sports. Watch some more sports games so if they start talking about sports with your friends, you'll actually know what they're talking about. If your crush loves older music, ask what their favorite song is. Then, listen to the music, and see if you can find similar songs they might also like. All you can do is be yourself around your crush, and see how the cards play out. Remember to pay attention to your crush's likes and dislikes and to be aware of their feelings and their interests, but don't adopt interests that truly bore you. | Create a friendship, and be around the crush more. Spend more time with the person. Don't push it too far too fast. Be a person they can depend on. Learn more about their interests. |
The part of the fabric that is stained should be against the paper towels. Use this method whether the nail polish is wet or dry. This method works effectively on cotton, linen, silk, denim, and most other fabrics. Proceed with caution if the item in question contains acetate or triacetate since the nail polish remover melts fabrics containing these chemicals. | Place the stained fabric facedown on a few paper towels. |
If you’re new to wearing heels, you probably don't want to go for a six-inch stiletto pump right off the bat. For one thing, you want to build your balance up to shoes that are trickier to wear; for another, you’ll be more mentally comfortable if you feel like your new shoes aren't a wild diversion from your normal style. Short heels (from 2-3 inches) are much simpler to walk in than tall ones. Chunky heels are easier to balance in than thin ones. The general structure of the shoe matters, too: the more fabric or leather covers your foot, the better it will stay attached to it. Go for boots or mary-janes over strappy sandals for an easier time. If you’re grimacing in pain, it won't matter how hot your shoes are--you just won't look as good. Heels don't feel the same as flats, but you can still find a pair that fits your feet perfectly. Don't wear shoes that pinch your feet or dig into your ankles if you want to look your best. Instead of buying shoes online, try them on in stores so you can see how comfortable they are. When you’re trying on shoes, stand on your toes and bounce up and down to figure out if they work for you. To look your best wearing heels, wear them at the right time and place. Rules of dress aren't as pronounced as they used to be, so don't worry too much about ettiquette--just make sure your heels won't get in the way of whatever you’re planning to do, and you’ll probably be fine. Some good places to show off dressy heels like pumps include: cocktail parties, weddings and business formal settings. Brunch, daytime parties, and more relaxed workplaces are good places for casual heels, like wedges or lace-up boots. In some of these settings, you can also use more formal heels to set off a simple outfit. Use your judgement to figure out when it's a bad time for heels. In general, any setting that requires running or mud--or both--is not the best place to wear your fancy shoes. Again, there is no fashion police, and no one is going to arrest you if you wear combat boots in the summer. Still, your excellent shoes can add a lot of flair to your outfit, so match them intentionally. In the summer, wedge sandals can handle shifting sands, and look nice with a sundress. Close-toed stiletto pumps work well with a pencil skirt or rolled-up relaxed-fit jeans. Chunky platforms are excellent with skater dresses. As a bonus, they’re comfortable for going out and dancing up a storm. Sometimes you find an excellent pair of heels that are deeply on sale, and you must have them, even if they're half a size too small. While it's ideal to buy shoes that fit perfectly--they are comfier and easier to move in--there are ways to adapt an almost-right shoe to your foot. If a shoe is slightly too small, stretch it. A cobbler can do this for you, or you can try it yourself by donning some thick socks, sliding the shoes on top, and heating them with a hairdryer for several minutes. Insoles and insets can make shoes more cushy and supportive. If your shoes are chafing you, fix them with moleskin. Buy a pack of the adhesive material at the drugstore, and trim pieces to fit the spots on your shoe that are rubbing you raw. (Don't worry: it's made from cotton, not real moles.) Don't save your new shoes until a big event. Once you've brought them home, you should take steps to make sure they're properly molded to your feet. Wear them around the house or to the grocery store to break them in a bit and get your body used to the feeling. | Start off slow. Choose comfort. Dress for the occasion. Pick heels that complement your outfit. Make your heels more comfortable. Practice. |
Before your decide to protect your Twitter account and tweets by making them private, be sure that you understand what it entails. Once you make your tweets private: Other users will need to make a request to follow you, and you will need to approve all requests. Your tweets will only be visible to approved followers. Other users will be unable to retweet you. Your tweets will not appear in any Google searches, and will only appear in Twitter searches conducted by your approved followers. Any @replies you send will not be seen, unless you send them to your approved followers. For example, if you tweet a celebrity they will not be able to see it, as you have not approved them to follow you. Anything you tweeted while your account was public will now become private, and will only be viewable or searchable by your approved followers. You will only be able to share permanent links to your tweets with your approved followers. This is located on the top right-hand side of the page. Scroll down to the "Settings" option and click. Scroll down to the privacy section, then check the "Protect my Tweets" box to make your account private. Going forward, all of the tweets you publish will be protected, and will only be seen by your current Twitter followers. If you wish to reverse the process and make your tweets public again, all you need to do is uncheck the "Protect my Tweets" box. Be aware that any protected tweets you published while your account was private will now become public and will be visible to and searchable by anyone. You will also need to review any pending follower requests before you switch your account back to public, as they will not be accepted automatically. If you do not do this, those users will need to follow you again. | Understand what protecting your tweets will do. Log in to your Twitter account with your username and password. Click on the "Settings and Help" icon. Click on the tab labeled "Privacy and safety". Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page, and click on "Save changes". Unprotect your tweets. |
Timing is everything when it comes to having a big conversation. If you start asking things of your mother when she's busy concentrating on something else, or when she's in a bad mood after a long day of work, you're probably not going to have much success. Watch her carefully, looking for a time when she is relaxing and in a good mood, but doesn't look like she needs that time to herself desperately. Try not to catch her during the “me-time” she needs to unwind at the end of the day, but don't catch her in the middle of a busy day, either. Find a perfect middle ground, where she's relaxed and in a good mood. You know you're asking for something she doesn't want to give you. Give her all the information she'll need to set her mind at ease about her hesitations. For example: If you're asking for a smartphone, explain that she can set controls on how much of her money you can spend in the app store, or whether you can spend any money at all. If you're asking to go to a party, tell her where it will be held, who will be there, and which adults will be chaperoning. Give her the adults' phone numbers so she can speak to them for herself; talking to other adults can put parents' minds at ease. If you're asking for permission to date someone, tell her all about the boy/girl you like. Tell her you want her to meet them before she makes a decision about whether or not you can date. Sometimes, parents just give “parent” answers instead of real ones. We've all heard it: “Because I said so.” The vague “no” is much harder to argue with than a specific “no” because comes from a place of authority: I am your mother and you have to obey me. You can't argue with that! However, if she gives you the actual details being her reasoning, you can argue against her logical argument more easily. Keep a curious tone, not a defensive one. There's a big difference between screaming “WHY?” at your mother and asking “But can you please just explain to me what problems you have with this, specifically? I just want to understand. And maybe there's something I can do to make you feel better about it.” Be open-minded while she speaks. Your mother has a lot of life experience and loves you very much, so she's probably just doing what she thinks is best for you. You don't have to agree with her opinions, but you have to respect that she has them. By making a request, then asking her to change the rules and limits of what you asked for, you're showing her that you respect her authority. She'll appreciate that you know she's reasonable and just wants what's best for you. “What would you like me to do to earn this privilege?” You've already brainstormed some bribes. If they don't work, then this open-ended strategy, which hands control over to her, might get you closer to your goal. Be open and eager to compromise. Even if your mother says “no” off the bat, that doesn't necessarily mean it's the end of the conversation. Instead of crying or losing your temper, show her how mature you are instead. “Okay, Mom, you're saying no right now. If that's your final answer, I'll respect it, but can I ask you to wait one week and come back to your decision? If I behave well enough for the next week, maybe I can convince you to change your mind.” “I'm not asking you to change your mind. I'm just asking you to keep an open mind and see how hard I can work to earn this privilege.” If you've asked for something that you want, but it's not a huge deal if you don't get it, maybe you should just let it go if your mother says no. If you make a big deal out of every request, your mom will get tired of arguing with you over time, and just start saying no to everything. Be smart about whether or not this is important enough to keep bugging her about. Save your big arguments for things that really matter. If going to the movies with your friends this weekend isn't a huge priority, maybe you want to save your big fight for a much more significant privilege, like getting your own cell phone or learning how to drive. | Choose the right time. Provide her with all the information she needs to know. Ask her for her honest reason for why she's resisting. Ask her to set her own conditions. Ask for a delayed response if she says "no" at first. Pick your battles. |
After purchasing the Fusion Formula, head to the blacksmith in Navea to learn the recipe. When you click the Lyre in the list, you’ll see the ingredients needed to craft the item: Magic Seal Harp Ramgram's Crystalline Heart Shrill Vocal Cords. The Magic Seal Harp can be obtained from level 45 dungeons; it's dropped by monster and treasure chest, such as bounty for the capture of Weily (Mini boss), level 45 weapon crate, and Crystallized Mineral Box. This item is dropped by the giant crystal beetle Ramgram, within the Miner's Steppe dungeon, but the chance of this dropping is quite slim. Ramgram's Crystalline Heart is also an ingredient for other level 45 crafted weapons. Shrill Vocal Cords is a craft item obtained from an Infected Scavenger Bird at Demarech Mines. This monster is level 42 and can be easily farmed. | Learn the Blessed Lyre recipe. Get Magic Seal Harp. Get Ramgram's Crystalline Heart. Get Shrill Vocal Cords. |
If the party or event that you are making the candy buffet for already has a color scheme, you should use the same colors. If the party or event does not have a set color scheme, you should come up with one; choose 3 to 4 different colors. Use the color scheme when buying your candy. Many party stores and online stores sell candy in specific colors, such as white and turquoise. If your party has a theme, you would want to replicate some of that theme for your candy buffet. While you may not always find candy that matches that theme, you will certainly be able to find plates, trays, banners, tablecloths, and other decorative items that do. The more different types of candy you get, the more interesting and appealing your candy buffet will be. Consider candies such as: hard candies, lollipops, chocolates, rock candy, and mints. You will need about ½ pound (225 grams) of candy per guest. The more guests you have, the more different types of candy you should get. Here are some numbers to get you started: For large events and weddings (100+ guests), plan on getting 8 to 10 different types of candy. For small events (fewer than 100 guests), plan on getting 5 to 8 different types of candy. Your candy buffet doesn't have to contain just candy. Don't get carried away, however; include one or two non-candy items; you are making a candy buffet after all! Here are some ideas to get you started: Cookies, cupcakes, and macaroons Marshmallows Nuts Popcorn Pretzels You should have large, medium, and small containers. This will not only make it easier to hold different types of candy, but it will also help create depth and make your buffet look larger and more interesting. Clear, acrylic or glass jars and vases are the best for letting the bright colors of the candy shine through, but you can also use other items too. Here are some ideas to get you started: Clear, glass or acrylic apothecary jars and vases Trays and platters Cake stands and cupcake stands Baskets, bowls, buckets, and pails Some types of candy, such as lollipops, can be grabbed by hand, but other types should be served with a scoop or tongs. Not only do these make the buffet look more elegant and interesting, but they also make it more hygienic. Here are some ideas to get you started: Clear or metal candy scoops Colorful spoons Small, clear or metal tongs The larger your party will be, the more candy you will need. This does not necessarily mean that you should get a huge table, however. You want the table to be big enough to fit all of your containers, but not so big that the table looks sparse. Your guests should be able to reach around the different jars and vessels without knocking anything over. In terms of candy buffet tables, smaller is better. | Choose your colors. Choose your theme. Know how much candy to buy, and be sure to get a variety. Consider including some sweet, non-candy items. Get three different sizes of containers and trays. Don't forget the serving utensils. Get the right sized table. |
Before you can grow fenugreek for yourself, you will need to obtain the seeds from which the plants grow. If you know someone who already grows this herb, you could ask them for some, but most likely you will need to buy some. Because fenugreek is commonly used in Indian curries and homeopathic medicine, you can try an Indian grocery store or an herb shop. You can also try online stores like Amazon.com, Foodtolive.com, or Nuts.com. Depending on where you buy from and whether or not you buy organic seeds, it will cost anywhere between 25 cents to $1 for an ounce of fenugreek seeds. Although some plants are particular in that they must be planted in tightly controlled conditions, fenugreek can be planted in the soil in your yard, a twelve inch planter, or even an aluminum tray filled with dirt. Ideally you want an area with full sun, but partial shade or even filtered sunlight will also work. Fenugreek does not do well when transplanted, so either plan to plant your fenugreek in the area where it will mature from the beginning, or try using a biodegradable pot that you can plant into the ground later. You will want the soil you use to have a well-drained, loamy texture. It should also have a slightly acidic pH balance. 6.4 pH is considered ideal, but anything between 6.0 and 7.0 pH is generally considered acceptable, so test it before you plant your seeds. Fenugreek prospers in warm soil, so any time from spring to early autumn will work for most places. If you live in a colder place, or you want to start growing your fenugreek before spring, you can start it off indoors as early as 5 weeks before the last frost. Fenugreek seeds must be continually kept moist, but you also have to make sure they don't become overwatered. For that purpose you will need to make sure that the water can easily drain away by breaking up any large chunks of soil. You can also mix in river sand to make it drain better, and add organic compost material and manure to help fertilize it better. You'll also need to make sure that there is space to cover your seeds with more potting soil. If you are planting your seeds in an outdoor garden, you'll want to dig the ground up to 25 cm down to break up soil. If you are using a container (like a pot or an aluminum pan) with loose potting soil instead, you probably won't need to break any of the soil once you've poured it into the container. Be sure to leave some space between the top of the soil and the edge of the container to fill in more soil on top of the seeds once they have been sown. Soaking the seeds overnight before you plant them will help to increase their germination rate. Place the seeds in a bowl or cup of room temperature water and leave them there overnight. In the morning, drain the water before planting the seeds. | Get fenugreek seeds. Pick a space to grow your fenugreek. Check the soil conditions. Schedule to plant around early spring. Prepare your soil. Soak the seeds overnight before planting them. |
. Composting garbage brings together lots of things roaches love, including food scraps and organic non-food materials like paper. Build a compost pile or use a composting bin to break down your trash into roach-attracting mulch. Composting means committing to regular pile maintenance, including turning and watering. Composting is subsequently the best choice for when you want to attract roaches every season or over an extended period of time. You can use the mulch from your compost pile to attract roaches to other areas, as well. Add mulch to your garden or organics waste bin to bring in the roaches. If maintaining a compost pile isn't for you, try keeping the lid off your garbage can. This leaves your garbage exposed. The scent will attract the roaches, and the feast of food scraps will keep them in the area for as long as supplies last. Cardboard is another household material that roaches love. Store old boxes, packaging supplies, and other cardboard material together. If you can, keep the cardboard in a damp space. This will make it especially appealing to roaches and other insects. Pizza boxes can be especially useful for attracting roaches, as these make use of both cardboard and food scents. Roaches have been known to be attracted to book bindings for the starches. Check in the areas around local book binders or book binding supplies stores for roaches that you can relocate to your desired area. Use humane roach traps to keep your roaches alive and contained until you are ready to relocate them. | Compost your garbage Leave the lid to your trash can open if you don’t want to compost. Keep old cardboard scraps together. Check local book binders for cockroaches. |
There may be certain things you're doing that trigger your girlfriend's jealousy. While you can't completely cater your behavior to her insecurities, there may be certain behaviors you can tone down in her presence. Ask your girlfriend something like, "Is there anything I do that makes you feel jealous?" See if there's a way you can help her feel more secure in moments where you inadvertently trigger her insecurity. For example, your girlfriend may sometimes feel jealous if you make plans with friends and do not invite her. You can try explaining to her that you sometimes need time alone with your friends, and this has nothing to do with how you feel about her. You can agree to remind her how much you value her when you make plans without her. Remember, jealousy can be very damaging to a relationship long-term. After listening to your girlfriend, you need to state your needs. She needs to take responsibly for her actions as well. Tell her how her jealousy affects you. Say so gently. You do not want to provoke an argument. Say something like, "I know you don't like that I'm friends with Melissa, but I've known her since I was 12 and she was 10. I feel controlled when you don't want me to spend time with her because I value the relationship a lot." Be clear with your girlfriend about what you are and are not willing to do to reassure her. For example, you can agree to text her more often when you're out with friends; however, let her know you're not going to put up with her calling or checking in on you every five minutes. Jealousy is often the result of insecurity. Building up your girlfriend's self esteem can help ease some of her jealousy. Instead of getting angry when your girlfriend gets jealous, encourage her to work on bettering herself. Allow your girlfriend to pursue her passions. Respond excitedly when she tries something new and pushes herself out of her comfort zone. Compliment her regularly. Let her know if you think she looks great in a new outfit, for example. Jealousy is a normal part of most relationships; however, jealousy can easily cross the line into unacceptable. You do not want to remain in a relationship with an unreasonably jealous partner, so learn to recognize the signs of over-the-top jealousy. Does your girlfriend use jealousy to control you? Some people will use jealousy as an excuse for unreasonable demands. Your girlfriend may, for example, use her jealousy to keep you from seeing friends or loved ones. Unreasonable accusations are also a sign of over-the-top jealousy. Does your girlfriend accuse you of cheating without evidence? Is she constantly checking up on you or going through your stuff? If you believe your girlfriend is unreasonably jealous, seriously evaluate whether or not you want to stay in the relationship. Remember, you cannot control someone else's emotions. Know what your limits are. If your girlfriend's jealousy is pushing you over your limits, it's okay to walk away from the relationship. If your girlfriend is draining you emotionally, this is not fair to either one of you. If you feel like you're, say, answering insecure texts for days on end, it's okay to take a break from the relationship or end things altogether. | Ask your girlfriend what things you do bother her. Let your girlfriend know how her jealousy affects you. Encourage your girlfriend to work on her self esteem and self confidence. Identify unreasonable jealousy. Determine your personal limits. |
Start each run with a light warm-up of around five minutes. Warming up helps to prevent injuries caused by sudden strain on your muscles. Keep in mind that static stretching, or stretching while you stand still, before a workout can diminish performance. Instead commit to doing active stretches where you move your limbs through a range of motion. Active stretching can enhance performance. Your warm-up can include jogging or marching on the spot, gentle jumps, side stepping, and climbing stairs, among other exercises. Start walking for an amount of time (anywhere between 10 and 30 minutes) that feels comfortable to you. Once you can walk for 30 minutes without losing your breath and while still feeling good, start including running intervals. These running intervals need only be 1-2 minutes and you don't need to go very fast at first. After the 1-2 minute run, return to walking at a comfortable pace. As you get stronger, adjust the running intervals to make them longer until you are running for a full 30 minutes without walking. Unsurprisingly, the best way to build endurance for greater distance running is to run further. But the problem is that people get highly motivated and run too far too soon into their training. Instead, you need to progress gradually. Increase your mileage by only about 10 percent per week. Do this for three weeks and then back off for a week by 20-25%. Repeat until you can run the distance you want. Do longer runs at a slower pace, a pace where you can hold a full conversation. These runs are useful because they rest your muscles while still helping you build stamina. Your rested muscles will help you pick up the pace on days when you have more intense runs. One of your runs each week should be longer and slower than your other runs. Most people start out too fast in their runs and then slow down as they get tired. Running feels a lot easier at first than it does part way through. Don't burn yourself out before you've even really begun. Start at an easy stride and then gradually increase your pace until you reach your desire speed. Consider your running techniques - do you hunch or pound the pavement on your heel? It can take a few weeks to correct bad habits and form but making these adjustments is worth it in the long run - you'll increase your agility and speed and decrease the risk of injuring yourself. Run with your arms, shoulders, and jaw relaxed. Have your elbows gently bent at your side. Keep an upright posture and maintain a tall spine. Imagine a thread pulling the top of your head up to the sky. Aim for a stride rate of 170-180 per minute. Focus on making sure your foot lands under your center gravity instead of out in front. Doing this encourages your foot to strike the ground with its middle rather than its heel. Landing on your heel slows you down and can increase injury risk since you're placing more weight on your joints. You should try to make it out for a run at least twice a week. It's important to be consistent; you'll see improvements in your running as your body adapts to the training. It's better to run twice a week every week than to run a bunch of times in a single week and then take a few weeks off. | Warm up. Do walk-run intervals if just starting out. Build endurance - but conservatively. Alternate hard runs with longer, but slower runs. Pace yourself. Pay attention to your form. Stay committed. |
Before getting tested for either oral or genital herpes, observe the symptoms of the disease on your body. This can not only help you get a diagnosis and treatment more quickly, but may also save you from unnecessary medical tests. The symptoms of genital herpes include: pain or itching that begins two to 10 days after being exposed to an infected sexual partner, the formation of small red bumps or tiny blisters on your genitalia, ulcers that develop when the blisters or bumps rupture, scabs that materialize while the ulcers heal. It may also be painful to urinate or you may have flu-like symptoms such as fever or muscle aches. The symptoms of oral herpes include: itching, burning, or tingling of the lips and mouth; flu-like symptoms such as sore throat and fever; and the formation and subsequent breaking of blisters or a rash. Both oral and genital herpes may be accompanied by mild to severe pain on the affected area. If you recognize symptoms of either oral or genital herpes or even suspect you might have it, see your doctor as soon as you can. This can not only help confirm a diagnosis, but also help treat the outbreak quickly and effectively. Your doctor may be able to confirm a diagnosis simply by sight or may order additional tests. Your doctor may most likely diagnose oral herpes by simply looking at your mouth area. If this is the case, she may or may not prescribe medication for you. If your case of oral herpes isn't conclusive, your doctor may order further testing. There are several different option from which she may choose, all of which can confirm a diagnosis and help you get treatment. Your doctor may conduct a DNA test called Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT). Your doctor will swab the affected area and collect a sample. She’ll run further tests on the sample to determine if you have herpes. The Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test is the most commonly used of the NAAT tests. Your doctor may also order blood tests to examine your blood for traces of the herpes virus. Blood tests usually cause only minor discomfort. In some cases, doctors may perform a Tzanck test, though they are rarely used now. A Tzanck test requires scraping the base of lesions and collecting a skin sample. After this, your doctor will examine the specimen under the microscope to determine if you have oral herpes. This test may cause some pain and discomfort. Like oral herpes, your doctor may be able to diagnose genital herpes by conducting an examination of your genitalia and anal area. She will likely order additional tests from a lab to fully confirm a diagnosis of genital herpes. There are several types of tests that can help detect genital herpes. From viral cultures to blood tests, these may help your doctor confirm a diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan. Your doctor may collect a tissue sample by scraping your lesions and send the cell probe to a laboratory that can detect the herpes virus. This test may cause some discomfort or pain. Your doctor may run a polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, test. The PCR test involves getting a blood or tissue sample, or a sample of spinal fluid to test for the presence of the herpes virus in your DNA. Depending on the method in which your DNA is tested, you may experience some discomfort. Your doctor may conduct a blood test, which can detect herpes virus antibodies in your blood. This test may cause minor discomfort. Once your doctor has conducted tests to confirm a diagnosis of herpes, wait for your diagnosis. This may take a few days. After you receive the test results, speak with your doctor and formulate a treatment plan if necessary. | Recognize the symptoms of herpes. See a doctor as soon as possible. Observe a case of oral herpes. Undergo tests for oral herpes. Conduct a physical examination. Have laboratory tests to confirm genital herpes. Wait for confirmation of herpes. |
Scanning chapters is a good way to prime your brain before you begin reading a section of the Qur’an. Read any headings in each section before you get started. Identify what the themes or topics are for the section you are about to read. For example, if the section heading indicates that it's about God creating Earth, then the upcoming section probably tells the Qur’an's version of the creation story. The longer you read, the less you may comprehend, so try not to read for more than 30 minutes at a time. Identify how much you can read in this time frame and keep all of your readings to about this length. You can read for shorter spans as well, such as 5, 10, or 15 minutes at a time. See what works best for you and limit your reading sessions accordingly. as you read to identify concepts you want to return to. Keep a notepad handy while you read the Qur’an so that you can write down any interesting quotes, concepts, or questions you encounter along the way. Write down the page number and verse as well. This will make it easier for you to come back to sections that you want to explore in more depth. You can take notes on anything that strikes your interest while you read the Qur’an. Don't censor or limit yourself. Taking notes will help you to retain more of what you read. If you’re familiar with other religious texts, connecting the stories and ideas you encounter in the Qur’an may help you to understand them better. Focus on making connections throughout the text to help make the information more approachable and memorable. For example, if you have read the Bible before, then you might draw parallels between stories in the Qur’an and stories in the Bible. If you encounter anything that you cannot figure out, find someone who might be able to help you understand it. There are several ways you could get answers to your questions while reading the Qur’an. For example, you could: Talk with a friend or family member who is knowledgeable about the Qur’an. Visit a local mosque and talk with an imam. Search the internet for information related to your question. Go to an online forum or website and ask your question. | Scan sections by looking at any headings the text includes. Break the text into small, manageable chunks. Take notes Connect the concepts you encounter with other ideas and texts. Ask questions about what you read if something is unclear. |
This exercise requires you to be in a sitting stationary position, so take a seat at the edge of your workout bench. You also want to have your feet flat and your knees shoulder-width apart. Since this is specifically targeting your wrists and forearms, you will want to start with less weight than you typically use for full-arm curls. You can start with as little as five-pound weights in each hand and increase them incrementally if they prove far too easy. If you prefer, you can always work just one forearm at a time, which means you can pick up just one weight. Make sure you do the same number of sets and repetitions with each forearm to ensure an equal workout. By resting your arm on your leg, you put the majority of the weight on your forearm instead of your bicep. This position also braces your arm, which allows you to perform the curls with less risk of injury. Each rep of this workout requires curling the weight up and toward you and then back down. You additionally want to ensure that you breathe out while curling the weight and that you inhale while lowering it. To get the most out of this exercise, try performing sets of both upward and downward wrist curls. Upward means your palm is facing up, so the weight rests against it. Downward means your palm is facing down, so the weight rests mostly against your fingers. Each direction will work different forearm muscle groups. If you have chosen the ideal amount of weight for this exercise, then you should be able to do a set of twelve-to-fifteen repetitions and just barely be able to perform the final one. | Sit at the edge of your workout bench. Lift an appropriate dumbbell or kettle bell in each hand. Rest your elbow on your thigh with your arm flat. Curl the weight by moving only your wrist up and toward you. Repeat for 12-15 repetitions. |
Have a large capacity HDD and RAM. Also, realize that all of the information on the drive that your current operating system is installed on (probably your C: drive) will be destroyed during this process. If there's anything you want to keep, you should back up the drive to keep files. To install: Boot from the Windows DVD or USB device. Wait for Windows Installation files to load. Wait for Windows Setup to finish loading. Choose your language and other preferences. Choose appropriate action and wait for Windows setup to begin. Accept the Windows license terms. Choose the type of Windows installation to complete. While partitioning the drive for installation, choose about 70GB of HDD (Win 10), or the appropriate size for the type of Windows OS you are about to install. Divide the rest into 3 partitions. One consideration is how much you'll game. If you are not an avid gamer or just a casual gamer, you can just divide the rest of HDD after 70GB for Windows in 3 equal parts. However, if you'll play a lot of games, you might want 600 GB or so for that alone; this is because games today take up anywhere between 20GB to 70GB for a single game. 70 to 100 GB for Windows (essential). Name one partition Games, one Programs, and one Others. If you are a Gamer like me keep 600 GB drive partition for games and name it Games. Wait while Windows is installed. Wait for Windows setup to complete. Wait for Windows to prepare your PC for first use. Wait for Windows to check your PC's video performance. Choose a username, computer name and password. Enter your product key. This was given to you at the time of purchase. Choose time, date, and zone. Congrats you are finished with installation! | Make sure you have a good set of hardware to meet minimum requirements. Choose your partition size. Finish installation: Wait for Windows to start. |
Even if you do an overnight treatment, you must comb your (or the person with lice's) hair every night for three weeks to ensure there are no new lice. Use a specially designed lice comb. It should have metal teeth that are long and closely spaced to one another. Avoid using plastic combs or the free combs that come with lice shampoos. No head lice product currently available will kill all lice eggs. Treatments will kill lice that already have hatched, but eggs hatch at different times so new lice can be born after treatment. Within seven to 10 days, repeat your homemade treatment. Follow the same steps you used previously. This will help kill any newborn baby and adult lice. Using your comb, separate the hair into smaller pieces. Check each section for eggs. Look also for live or deceased insects. If you continue to find lice after your second treatment, consider trying a different alternative treatment or using a prescription from your doctor. Do not let lice go untreated in any case. While you should see the doctor immediately upon discovering lice, you might need a follow-up appointment. If you or your child's lice does not improve within three weeks, visit your doctor. Also, if your child is itching her head and the skin breaks, she could get an infection. If you suspect this, seek medical treatment. There are many topical drugs available to treat head lice. Some are available over-the-counter (OTC) while others require a prescription. Lice may be resistant to some of these treatments, so you may have to try a different one if one is not effective. Make sure you speak with your doctor before using any of these treatments. Permethrin 1% cream (OTC ) Malathion 0.5% lotion (Prescription only) Pyrethrin 0.33% shampoo (OTC) Benzyl alcohol 5% lotion (Prescription only) Spinosad 0.9% (Prescription only) Ivermectin 0.5% topical lotion (Prescription only) Lice cannot survive for long if they fall off a human because they cannot feed. In fact, they die within one to two days if they do not access human blood. Nevertheless, it is still good to clean your home and belongings to prevent reinfestation. Complete the following steps: Machine wash all bed sheets and the affected person's clothing worn presently or two days prior to treatment. Set your machine to a hot water (130°F or 54.4°C) setting. Machine dry on high heat all washed items. Bring any dry-clean only clothing items to the cleaner. Place hairbrushes and combs in 130°F (54.4°C) water for five to 10 minutes. Vacuum all floors and furniture pieces. Particularly focus on areas where the affected person spent time. Avoid using fumigant sprays. These can be dangerous to humans. | Comb your hair. Repeat treatment one week later. Inspect hair. See a doctor. Clean your home and belongings. |
It can be easy to take the people we love for granted. Yes, friends and family are what get us through the tough times, but they are also there for the good times as well -- the problem is that we don't always notice. Show them in little ways that you care. Bring flowers for your mom when it's not her birthday. If you’re a wiz at working on cars and you hear your friend's car sputtering, offer to change the spark plugs. A small gesture of love can a long way in making those who are special to you feel good! When you have a conflict with a loved one, be willing to work it out. Giving up and slamming the door behind you is not the path to happiness! Sometimes it can be as simple as accepting an idea or opinion that is different from our own. The person will probably recognize that that wasn't easy for you to do and will appreciate you all the more for it. Don't just think about what you want to do in life. Get out there and do it! You’re responsible for making things happen in your life, no one else. Many people at the end of their life wish they would have stepped out more on the tether rope of life. Don't you be one of them! The key really is action. Don't bite off more than you can chew, though. Otherwise, you might quit. Small, incremental steps and consistency is how you accomplish big goals in life. Have you noticed that you love beautiful surroundings yet your personal space is a mess? Then start working on creating that gorgeous environment for yourself, and then invite your friends over when you’re done! Did your art teacher in school comment on the amazing artwork you would create? Even though you’ve thought about it, you still haven't created one thing since graduation. So pick up some paints today, and start rendering those Picasso-like pieces that you have in your head! Each day, make a list of your three most important tasks (called MITs) that need to be completed in any given week. Make another list of smaller, less important tasks which, if you don't do, could cause problems for you later on. These might include writing a brief letter, responding to emails, making calls, completing paperwork, etc. Set a time later in the day to do them all at once (say 4:30 p.m.). Then, start working on your MITs for the day, and when the time rolls around, do the smaller tasks. Towards the end of the day, take a look at what still needs to be done. Transfer tasks from the small list to the next day, and continue focusing on the MITs. This method ensures that the bulk of your time isn't consumed by tasks less important than the bigger priorities in your life. Like anything new, it will take time to perfect, but stay with it. Eventually, you will be an expert at managing time versus it managing you! | Nurture the relationships in your life. Take action. Focus on areas of neglect. Manage your time well. |
A healthy diet can decrease your risk of developing renal artery stenosis. Consume plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. Eat healthy fats (like olive oil, corn oil, safflower oil, and canola oil) in moderation. In addition, limit your intake of the following items: Salt and high-sodium foods (like canned foods, salty snacks, and frozen meals) Sugary foods (like desserts and many baked goods) Saturated fats (like those in red meat, whole milk, butter, and lard) Trans-fatty acids (like those in packaged baked goods, fried chips, and doughnuts) Hydrogenated vegetable oils (like margarine) Foods that contain dairy, which may also be high in sodium. Check the labels on everything you eat to check the sodium levels. Highly processed foods . Regular moderate exercise may also help to lower your risk of developing RAS by reducing your “bad” cholesterol level. You don't have to do strenuous exercise to gain these benefits. Taking a 30-minute walk 5 times a week will provide you with the recommended amount of physical activity. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program, especially if you have any health problems or are obese. If your schedule is very busy, you can incorporate exercise in small chunks of time: a ten-minute walk during your break, five minutes of jogging in place several times a day, etc. aintain a healthy weight. Having a body mass index (BMI) in the healthy range is very important for overall health and will lower your risk of developing renal artery stenosis. However, a healthy weight is different for everyone, so talk to your doctor before you begin a weight loss regimen. You should also consult your physician about the best weight-loss options for you. . Stress may also contribute to the development of RAS. Everyone has some stress from time to time, but you can minimize its impact by staying calm, exercising regularly, practicing yoga or tai chi, listening to soothing music, and taking time to pray or meditate regularly. | Follow a healthy diet. Exercise regularly to reduce your risk . Minimize stress |
Take a moment to inspect your cat's eye closely and then get your cat to the veterinarian right away. As you do this, compare one eye with the other to see if one or both eyes are bulging. Be sure to tell your cat's veterinarian anything you noticed about the bulging, but don't worry if you cannot identify what exactly is bulging. Your veterinarian will examine your cat closely and use tests to help them determine the cause of the problem. Some of the potential causes of bulging may include: Something pushing on the back of the eyeball causing it to bulge out, such as an abscess or a tumor. Swelling in the eyeball itself, such as with glaucoma. Swelling in the tissues surrounding the eyeball, such as in the eyelid. Being hit by a car, getting into a fight with another animal, and other traumatic injuries are common causes of a bulging eye in cats. Traumatic injury is the most likely cause if the bulging eye developed suddenly with no prior symptoms of infection, like squinting, discharges, or gradual swelling. Bring a cat with a traumatic injury to the vet as soon as possible to reduce the risk of vision loss and other complications. If the cat's eyeball is out of the socket and hanging, then this is also an emergency requiring immediate veterinary treatment. You can soak a gauze swab in some saline solution and place it over the eye to help prevent it from desiccating. Take the cat to the vet immediately after that. Examine the eye and socket for an obvious penetrating injury or for small pieces of glass, metal fragments, sand, or other small objects. Call the vet and ask if you should attempt to flush small objects with saline solution before bringing the cat to the office or en route. Do not attempt to remove larger objects that penetrate the eye or socket. Examine the eye and surrounding skin for signs of infection. Look for clear or pus-filled discharges, cloudiness, and white or pink plaque or lesions on the surface. If the cat showed any gradually worsening symptoms before the bulging eye became obvious, a bacterial or viral infection is a likely cause. As you make your first observations of the injury or infection, call a vet and advise them that you’ll be bringing a cat with a bulging eye to their office. Be prepared to report as many details as possible, including: The cat's medical history, if known. Whether the cat suffered a traumatic injury and if any foreign bodies are present. Foods it's recently eaten. Whether the bulging eye developed suddenly or if you observed prior signs of infection. Its vaccinations, including whether it was vaccinated against feline herpesvirus (FHV). The vet will give the cat a physical examination and, if injury isn't the obvious cause, take samples of blood and corneal (surface of the eye) tissue. They’ll take a complete blood count and test the samples for viral and bacterial infections. They might also test for allergies, especially if cultures showed no signs of infection. You can also request dental x-rays. Your vet may x-ray the cat's teeth roots to see if a tooth root abscess may be pushing the eye forward from behind. If the vet rules out causes such as injury, infection, or allergies, they might suggest administering an MRI. The bulging eye could be caused by an cancerous or benign tumor. If a scan reveals a tumor, or if the vet suspects a tumor is present, they’ll take a sample for biopsy to determine if it's malignant. | Look closely at your cat’s eye. Determine if the cat suffered an injury. Look for a foreign body. Check for discharges, plaque, or lesions. Bring the cat to the vet as soon as possible. Have the vet take a blood test and culture. Consider giving the cat an MRI. |
This paper addresses the problem of incremental domain adaptation.We assume each domain comes sequentially, and that we could only access data in the current domain.The goal of IDA is to build a unified model performing well on all the encountered domains.We propose to augment a recurrent neural network with a directly parameterized memory bank, which is retrieved by an attention mechanism at each step of RNN transition.The memory bank provides a natural way of IDA: when adapting our model to a new domain, we progressively add new slots to the memory bank, which increases the model capacity.We learn the new memory slots and fine-tune existing parameters by back-propagation.Experiments show that our approach significantly outperforms naive fine-tuning and previous work on IDA, including elastic weight consolidation and the progressive neural network. Compared with expanding hidden states, our approach is more robust for old domains, shown by both empirical and theoretical results. | We present a neural memory-based architecture for incremental domain adaptation, and provide theoretical and empirical results. |
There are a variety of health benefits to your kitten if you get it spayed or neutered. These benefits, in spite of the difficulty of surgery, make getting your kitten fixed worth the discomfort it may experience. For example, spayed cats will not suffer from ovarian or uterine cancer, or uterine infections, later in life. Getting a kitten spayed or neutered doesn't just affect the cat. It also can have a positive impact on you and your family. For example, spaying and neutering your kitten will eliminate the chances of an accidental pregnancy, which in turn will eliminate the chances of you having to deal with a litter of additional kittens. Spayed and neutered cats are also less likely to fight. This means that in a multi-cat household, female cats that are spayed are more likely to get along and male cats are likely to be less aggressive and less territorial. For male cats, this means they are less likely to spray in your home to mark their territory. Stopping your kitten from reproducing in the future helps to limit the pet population overall. Fewer cats that are capable of reproduction means that fewer cats can be produced overall. Also, if you are debating whether or not to have your kitten fixed, just remember that any kittens your kitten has in the future will take homes away from cats that live in shelters and that don't have families. In many cases, these cats are even put down due to a lack of space and resources. | Consider the benefits to your kitten. Consider the benefits to your household. Consider the benefits to society. |
A horse may be infected for up to three weeks before signs develop and therefore look entirely normal. Typically, the first hint of infection is patches or tufts of hair that don't lie flat and stand a little proud of the coat. This is because the ringworm fungus invades the hair shaft and weakens the hairs which makes them stand at a strange angle. These hairs are easy to pluck out because of the damage to the hair shaft. Areas where the skin is rubbed regularly, such as on the neck along the line of the reins, or behind the thighs where the rug string rubs, are more vulnerable to infection. The skin in these areas is slightly worn away and weakened by the friction. Also areas such as the nose and muzzle are at increased risk, as the horse explores water and feed bowls used by other (possibly infected) horses. Ringworm lives off superficial, dead skin cells and hair, so lesions appear on the skin's surface. As the infection progresses the damaged hairs are shed, leading to small bald patches. Often there are multiple patches that have the appearance of round, bald, scaly areas. These are often grouped together on the neck, withers, or behind the thighs, although any area can be affected. As the infection becomes mature, the bald areas may coalesce together to form larger bald areas. These patches are often scaly and may have a grey, 'cigarette ash" tinge to them. Crusts may form over the bald area, but these are not a sign of healing, indeed the crusts can protect the fungi and make it more difficult to treat. Young horses and horses who have come into contact with an infected horse are at high risk of infection. Young horses are at great risk because their immune systems have not met the fungus before and so don't know how to fight it off. Older horses, especially those who have had infection in the past, may develop a degree of immunity that lessens the effects of ringworm in the future. Unfortunately, a common way to catch ringworm is from other infected horses. This can happen simply by rubbing against a fence or stable touched by another infected horse. Indeed, tack such as reins, girths, or saddles, or equipment such as riding boots can become infected and act as a source of transmission from one animal to another. Another problem is that it can take up to three weeks before an infected horse shows signs of the infection. During this time the horse may be in contact with other horses or be transported in a trailer and rub against the walls, which acts as a source of infection for others. However, remember that the fungus that causes ringworm occurs naturally in the environment and in the soil. Contact of the skin with the fungus can lead to colonization of the skin and an infection developing. You want to get a professional diagnosis in order to verify that your horse is indeed infected. Your vet will diagnose ringworm either by examining samples of plucked hairs under the microscope to look for the fungus or fungal spores, or by placing pieces of hair onto a special nutrient plate that changes color in the presence of ringworm. | Look for signs of a ringworm infection. Keep a close eye on horses at high risk of infection. Get the ringworm diagnosed by a veterinarian. |
Choose a scarf that's at least 4 feet (48 in) long and 2 feet (61 cm) wide. Open the scarf so it's stretched horizontally in front of you and hold both of the scarf's top corners. You can use a scarf in any color or fabric. Keep in mind that softer fabrics, such as cashmere or silk, will create a looser, flowing vest. If you'd like a stiffer vest that holds its shape, use a cotton or wool scarf. Bring the scarf corners together so the scarf is folded in half. Then, move 1 of your hands so both hands are now holding the top corners of the folded scarf. This should be similar to folding a beach towel. Try to line up the corners perfectly so your vest will drape evenly. Bring the top corners together while keeping the scarf folded. Make a knot using the corners and then tie another knot to make a small double knot. Pull tightly so the knot won't come undone. Keep your knot small so the vest is comfortable to wear. The knot should be near the end of the corners so the armholes are large enough to slide your arms into. Open the scarf once you've tied the knot and slide each arm through 1 of the holes. Pull the scarf on so the knot you tied is near the back of your neck. The front of the scarf should drape down loosely like a vest. | Unfold a rectangular scarf and hold both ends in your hands. Fold the scarf in half crosswise. Tie the top corners of the folded scarf into a small knot. Put your arms through the holes to slide the vest on. |
In general, you should try to prune cane-growing shrubs after they have flowered. This does vary somewhat from plant to plant and gardeners should investigate the needs of their specific cane-growing shrub before pruning it. However, damaged or vandalized plants may be trimmed at any time of the year. You will need hand shears or clippers, long handled loppers, and possibly pruning saws or wood rasps to help make the necessary adjustments to your garden shrubs. Dipping the tools in a disinfectant solution before using them helps to prevent any lingering contaminants from being transmitted to the shrubs in question. A mixture of 9 parts water to 1 part bleach or rubbing alcohol is recommended. Most disinfectants will eventually corrode tools, so try to oil garden implements after disinfecting or using them because this will help keep them from rusting. Always use sharp, bypass hand pruners to cut canes and branches that are 1/2-inch thick or smaller. Sharp loppers should be used if the canes are thicker than ½ inch. Dull pruners and loppers will crush the canes and stems rather than giving a nice, clean cut. Make the pruning cuts ¼ inch above a new growth bud. On most cane-growing shrubs, new growth buds are located at an indentation or line that circles the cane, though this is not always the case. They are raised, usually triangular shaped patches of plant. Make the cut at an angle facing away from the bud. Do not make the angle too drastic or cut too close to the bud as both of these actions can permanently damage bud growth. When removing dead or ailing branches, it is best to wipe down the tools after every cut is made in order to prevent the spread of diseases. Likewise, once one is finished pruning out the contaminated plant parts, they should wipe down the implements used before moving on to other portions of the shrub. Once they are done with their pruning, gardeners should cart away all the leftover plant material. Parts that are not diseased can be chopped up and added to the compost bin. Other pieces should be bagged and left for the local waste removal companies to pick up. Diseased parts can also be burned. Gardeners who have not already oiled their gardening implements should do so before putting them back into storage. Consider keeping your tools in a place where they are easily found for later use. | Prune cane-growing shrubs after they have flowered. Use the correct tools. Dip the pruning tools in disinfectant to prevent contamination. Prune the branches above the nearest bud, in a sloping fashion. Wipe down the tools after each cut. Dispose of the cut plant material. Oil your tools before putting them back into storage. |
You may not need too much elbow grease to clean your brush if you do a little maintenance. Inspect your brush once a week to check for dried mascara clumps. Gently grip the bristles in the fold of a paper towel and wiggle it back and forth. This loosens the clumps and also spreads the bristles apart. Put very hot (but not boiling--it may melt the plastic) water in a cup and allow your wand to soak for about five minutes. The brush should begin releasing clumps of mascara and the water will turn cloudy and gray or black. Pour out the dirty water and reuse the cup to continue cleaning your brush. If the mascara is waterproof or water resistant, use a cup of makeup remover instead of water. Pour isopropyl (or rubbing) alcohol into the cup and allow your mascara wand to soak. You should see more product dislodging from the brush. Soak for about one minute. If the brush still doesn't look clean, soak your brush for another minute and see if any more product is released. The little plastic handle on the end of your wand may have gunk built up from the sides of your mascara tube. Insert the end of a cotton swab and run it over the threaded part of the handle that screws into the mascara tube and seals it. Dampen the swab with a little bit of water first. This will keep fibers from sticking to the tube. Removing the build-up from this part of the wand may help you get a better seal when you twist it closed on your mascara tube and may keep your mascara from drying out, giving it a longer life. Any lingering water or alcohol might dry out your mascara, so you want to make sure it's thoroughly dried. Use a paper towel to gently pat the bristles dry. Let the brush air dry for 10 minutes after patting it dry. If you don't want your mascara to dry out in the meantime, cover the top with foil or plastic wrap. If your hands are clean, you can run your thumb over the bristles to feel if they are still wet. You may see little droplets of water fly off the brush if it is not completely dry, and you should continue to dab the brush with a paper towel. | Wipe the clumps off your mascara wand with a paper towel. Soak your mascara wand in hot water to loosen dried product. Soak the brush in a cup of isopropyl alcohol to sanitize and remove any remaining mascara. Use a cotton swab to clean the area that threads into the tube. Dry the bristles completely before inserting the brush back into the tube. |
Put the raw milk in a wide-mouthed jar with a lid. Let the milk chill in the refrigerator 1 to 2 days before you're ready to make the butter. This will give the cream time to rise to the top of the jar. You can find raw milk at your local health food store, grocery store, or farmer's market. While you can use a regular-mouth jar, it will be harder to skim the cream off of the top. Place the jar into an insulated cooler and pour in enough warm water to come halfway up the side of the jar. Leave the cream until it reaches 75 °F (24 °C). Use a thermometer to check the temperature or hold the jar to feel if the cream has warmed up. If you left out the buttermilk, the cream will need to ripen closer to 12 hours while cultured cream will take closer to 5 hours. | Refrigerate the raw milk for at least 24 hours. Leave it to ripen for 5 to 12 hours. |
If you simply rinse your vases between uses, bacteria can live inside the vases and damage your fresh roses. Clean the vase you plan to use with hot, soapy water, making sure to scrub the inside with a bottle brush. Rinse it thoroughly before proceeding. Roses will stay fresh for many days if you keep them in a cool spot in the house. Avoid placing them near sunny windows or in rooms that tend to be on the warmer side. You can even store your roses in the refrigerator overnight to keep them cool while you sleep, then set them back out on the table during the day. | Use a sparkling clean vase. Keep the roses cool. |
If you are feeling guilt or remorse for what you’ve done, then you likely are aware that you had some responsibility in hurting someone. It is good to have these feelings because it means that you recognize your own mistakes. Learning to forgive yourself involves a willingness to change and let go. Say out loud, “Yes, I did that,” or, “I take responsibility for what I did.” Be open with someone you trust about your actions. This could be a private meeting one-on-one with a family member or friend. For example, let's say that you ignored your best friend who was going through a really hard time with her family because you wanted to spend the weekend with your new boyfriend. You ignored her calls or texts for two days, and now you feel guilty. When you do talk with her, say, "I'm sorry for not being there for you. I realize now that ignoring your calls and not telling you what I was doing was wrong." Think about the reasons why you acted the way you did. Were you upset with the person or with yourself? Were your needs being met, or not being met, by the person you hurt? Exploring your behavior will help you to move forward. Consider writing about your motives as a way to open yourself up to your emotions and behavior. For example, let's say you lied to your significant other. You felt like you wanted to protect them, but instead hurt them worse. Do you have difficulty talking with your partner? Think about your own actions in the situation. Do you feel like others have high expectations of you? Do you have high expectations of yourself? Think about how your family, friends, and surroundings have influenced your values and behaviors. Let's say you wanted to hang out with the new group of friends that excluded a close friend of yours. Your close friend finds out that you chose to hang out with a bunch of other people that actively excluded her. You feel like you’re caught between one set of friends and your best friend. If you feel pressured by others to make a choice between your friends, think about what really matters to you. Are you willing to give up one good friend for those other friends? | Take responsibility for your actions. Evaluate your motives for your behavior. Identify your values and beliefs related to the person you hurt. |
If you find you just can't keep your eyes open, even a short nap can help restore your energy. In fact, a 10 to 20 minute nap is all you need; any longer, and you can go into deep sleep, leaving you feeling groggy. If you can't take a nap, try paradoxical relaxation. Take a moment to close your eyes. In your mind, focus on one muscle group, such as your shoulder and back muscles. Concentrate on what you're feeling in those muscles for about 15 seconds. Repeat with other muscles in your body. Doing so can give you some of the benefits of taking a short nap without having to conk out. Light not only helps you wake up, it can help you stay energized for the rest of the day. To help get over the slump of the afternoon, make sure you throw your curtains open, letting in plenty of natural light. Music can help increase your energy when you're sagging, according to one study. To help even more, tap along with the beat or hum, which ups your alertness. If lyrics distract you, try picking an instrumental piece that has energy. As an added bonus, music can help ease tension. When you're sitting for long periods of time, you're going to feel more sleepy. Just getting up every hour or so and walking around can help boost your energy and keep you alert when you sit back down. Whether it's catching a few minutes talking with your coworkers or peers or pulling up a funny internet meme, a laugh can be good for you. It gets your blood flowing, leaving you more energized. Stepping outside, particularly in a green area, for just 20 minutes a day can boost your energy. If you're feeling sluggish because you didn't get enough sleep, try heading to the park at lunchtime to help get you through the afternoon. | Try a short nap. Keep the light coming. Turn on some music. Take breaks to walk around. Take a moment to laugh. Step outside. |
Ask your girlfriend if she wants you to stay with her, and tell her you’ll be with her for as long as she needs. Ask if you can hold her hand, or offer her hugs and other soothing touches. She may be feeling sensitive after the abortion, so make sure to ask before you touch her. Say something simple and gentle, like, “Do you want me to stay with you for a while, or do you want some alone time?” Your girlfriend might not feel like being touched or being around others after the abortion. Remember that this is not a reflection on you, but that she simply needs time to recover emotionally and physically. Giving her an open door to ask for help will ensure that she doesn't feel guilty or needy. Offer to do small things, like running errands, making meals, and taking care of pets or kids, and bigger tasks like making doctor's appointments or calling into work. Say, “I’m here to help you. Let me know if I can do anything to make you more comfortable.” Educate yourself on what side effects your girlfriend might experience, which could include cramping, bleeding, and nausea. Offer solutions like a heating pad or pain-relieving medication, but don't force them on her. Ask what she needs to be comfortable and do what you can to help. Ask the doctor or look online to know when a serious side effect needs extra attention. This could include heavy, persistent bleeding, fever, strong-smelling vaginal discharge, chills, or severe abdominal pain. You should avoid having sex for about 2 weeks after the abortion, as this can cause an infection. Your girlfriend will have to stop using tampons for 2 weeks as well. Ask your girlfriend if you can drive her to her post-operative checkup (which will likely be required by her doctors), or any other visits to the clinic or pharmacy. Wait for her in the waiting room so she knows she has someone there when she gets out. If she already has a friend or family member helping her out with this, ask if there's anything else you can do to help. Gather up things that will make her feel loved and cared for, like her favorite foods, magazines, and flowers. Offer to watch her favorite movies or shows, or go out to her favorite restaurant when she feels up to it. You could also include a note telling her how much you care about her. These small gestures can help to brighten up what might be a tough day for her. Considering how you can help bear the responsibility of contraception will show that you don't want to take chances with her health or wellbeing. This might be a sensitive subject, though, so don't bring it up with her just yet. Start thinking about possible solutions and broach the subject before resuming sexual activity. Bring up birth control after waiting a week or two, or whenever it feels like the right time. Wait for a moment when you’re both alone and feeling calm. Say, “I wanted to talk about other birth control options before we start sleeping together again. I’ve been thinking about ways I could help and wanted to see what you thought.” Possible birth control options include condoms, spermicide, vasectomy (a permanent sterilization), or helping your girlfriend to track her fertility. | Be there for her in-person as much as she needs. Offer to help her with anything she needs. Help her with her aftercare medications and requirements. Offer to drive her to follow-up appointments. Make her a care package of her favorite things. Think about how you can help with contraception in the future. |
Pour your juice into a champagne flute or similar glass. Fill the glass less than halfway full with your juice, as you'll be adding more of your carbonated beverage. After adding your juice, add your carbonated beverage to your mimosa. Strive for a rough ratio of two parts juice to three parts of your carbonated beverage. For example, if you added a quarter cup (60 mL) of juice, you would add half a cup (120 mL) of your carbonated beverage. Mimosas are generally not stirred. They should mix well enough during pouring, and stirring may cause carbonation to become flat. | Add two parts of your juice. Add three parts of your carbonated beverage. Do not stir your mimosas. |
You can find these online and in beauty supply stores; some clothing stores may also sell them in the accessories department. The headband needs to be about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) thick. Cut a 4 to 6-inch (10 to 15-cm) wide strip of white jersey fabric; it needs to be long enough to wrap around your head. Fold it in half lengthwise and sew it along the long edge. Turn it inside-out, then sew the narrow ends together to make a headband. Alternatively, cut a 2 to 3-inch (5.1 to 6-cm) strip out of white poster paper, then staple it into a headband that's big enough to fit over your head. Slide the headband over your head so that it hangs around your neck. Pull your hair over the headband so that it is against the back of your neck. Pull the headband back over your head. The sides should be covering the tips of your ears, and the front should be at your hairline. Some orders expose the hairline by 1⁄2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) while other orders cover the hairline. A black pillowcase would work especially well here. It would be even better if you could cut open the bottom, but it's okay if you can't. If your nun dress is a different color, then you should match the habit to the that color instead. Alternatively, you can use a plain T-shirt, a slip, or even a pencil skirt. If you made your own dress, cut a piece of fabric wide enough to wrap around your head and long enough to reach down to your shoulder blades. Hold the habit against your forehead and drape it over the back of your head. Take a look in the mirror. If your hair is sticking out from under the bottom of the habit, put it into a ponytail or braid. Simply pull the habit over your head like a headband. Keep the front edge about 1 inch (2.5 cm) behind the front edge of the white headband. Make sure that your hair is inside the habit. If you are using a pillowcase, gather the rest of the fabric at your nape and secure it with a safety pin. If you are using a T-shirt, be sure to tuck the sleeves into the shirt so that they don't stick out. If you are using plain fabric, drape the fabric over the top of your head, then pull the 2 front corners under your hair, right at the nape. Secure them with a safety pin. This may not be necessary if you used a skirt or a T-shirt, but you will need to use them for pillowcases and fabric. Pull the fabric so that it is taut against the top and sides of your head, then secure it at your nape with bobby pins. You may need additional bobby pins on the sides. | Get a white, fabric headband. Make your own headband if you can't buy one. Slip the headband over your head. Find plain black fabric for the habit. Pin up your hair if it is too long. Pull the habit over your head, 1 inch (2.5 cm) behind the white headband. Use bobby pins to secure the habit, of needed. |
When you cook recipes that were designed for other cooking methods, you may have to make some adjustments to cook them in the microwave. That includes omitting the oil from recipes that call for meat or vegetables to be seared or browned in a pan with oil. Foods don't brown in the microwave the way they do in a pan, so the oil is unnecessary, and may change the flavor of the dish. Less evaporation occurs in the microwave than with other cooking methods, so you need less water. When you cook a recipe in the microwave that wasn't designed for the microwave, reduce the liquid in the recipe by about one-half. This includes soups, stews, and other recipes that have water as an ingredient. Cooking food in the microwave brings out the flavor of any spices you use, so you don't need as much salt, herbs, and seasonings. To adjust recipes, cut the salt and seasoning quantities in half. Before serving your dish, test it for flavor and add more spices if necessary. Microwaves also cook food faster than other methods do, so you'll need to adjust the cooking time for non-microwave recipes. A good rule of thumb is to cut the cooking time by a quarter. After that time, test the food for doneness, and add more time if necessary. | Don’t use oil to brown foods. Decrease liquids by half. Cut seasonings in half. Cut your cooking time by a quarter. |
If you often feel like crying in certain situations, try imagining them in your head and playing out alternative situations. Repeatedly visualizing better outcomes in imaginary scenarios, in which you don't cry, can help you handle an actual situation. For instance, if you have a tendency to cry during family conflicts, imagine a situation in which you talk to your family while remaining composed and confident. If you can imagine how you will appear when you don't cry, you'll have a plan. If you are trying to avoid crying when defending yourself, imagine situations in which you speak up. For instance, imagine meeting with your boss for an evaluation and saying “I appreciate your feedback on X issue. I'd like to offer my perspective on the same.” If you are trying to avoid crying when speaking in public, imagine yourself on a stage confidently delivering your speech, presentation, etc. Then, when you actually have to speak in public, you will already have rehearsed a good outcome. If you feel like you have a serious problem controlling your emotions, don't be afraid to seek help. Counselors are trained to help you understand your emotions and to develop techniques for understanding and controlling your feelings. Some medical conditions, like pseudobulbar affect and certain forms of depression, can cause outbursts of uncontrollable crying, or increase your likelihood of crying. If you often have the urge to cry, or can't seem to stop when you do, you may want to see your doctor to determine if there is an underlying cause that needs to be treated. While scientists still don't fully understand why humans cry, its clear that there is a relationship between crying and the expression of emotion. Crying can actually make the crier feel better, and cause others to feel sympathy and empathy, thereby forging connections between people. Remember that everyone has good reasons now and then to cry, and so you may not always need or want to stop. Try to avoid suppressing your emotions. It is healthier to accept that you are upset about something. | Try visualization techniques. Talk to a counselor. Rule out any underlying medical problems. Understand that crying has a purpose. |
Visit AT&T's "Travel Guide" website featured in the Sources section of this article to verify your mobile phone's functionality in other countries. If you do not have Internet access, call AT&T's International Customer Care department for assistance at 1-800-331-0500. Select the continent and country you are traveling to and click on the "Continue" button. Select the manufacturer and model of your AT&T mobile phone and click on "Continue." Review your phone's ability for voice and data services in the country you are traveling to. Voice services include phone calls and text messaging; whereas data services include email and Internet connectivity. If your AT&T mobile phone will not work in the country you are traveling to, you may want to consider upgrading your phone model or renting a mobile phone when you arrive at your international destination. Click on the "Details" link under the "Rates and Coverage" column to view your rates for the country you are traveling to. Rates for voice calls will vary depending on the country; however, messages and data charges have fixed rates regardless where you travel to. Each outgoing text message will cost 50 cents (0.36 euros), whereas each outgoing picture and video message will cost 1 dollar and 30 cents (0.94 euros). Data services will cost 1.95 cents per kilobyte, i.e. $19.50 (~15 EUR) per megabyte; In Canada it costs 1.5 cents per kilobyte ($15.00 per megabyte). If you travel overseas frequently, you may want to consider signing up for an international rate plan or discount package that may provide you with lower roaming fees. Visit AT&T's International Roaming website featured in the Sources section of this article or call AT&T at 1-800-331-0500 to sign up for an international package. You may call AT&T's International Customer Service department at 1-800-331-0500, dial 611 directly from your mobile device, or visit an AT&T retail store. To make phone calls or send messages, you will be required to dial the "plus" symbol, followed by the country code, then the phone number you are calling. For example, if you are calling a United States phone number, dial the "plus" sign, enter the number "1" for the country code, then dial the 10-digit phone number you are calling. | Determine if your AT&T mobile phone will work in the country you are traveling to. Review the international roaming rates and fees for the country you are traveling to. Contact AT&T to activate the international roaming feature on your mobile phone account. Learn how to make phone calls while you are traveling overseas. |
Go down on your left knee and place your right foot straight in front of you, as if you were doing a cheat version of the splits. Touch your right foot with both hands and then try to touch your knee with your forehead. Hold this pose for at least 15 seconds. Bring your left arm over your body and try to touch your right foot. Hold this position, then turn as far as you can to the right and hold again. All of your muscles work in tandem together – so stretching your other muscles (like your leg and core muscles) will help improve back flexibility. Having a strong core will allow you to work on your back flexibility by being able to engage in more poses and stretch further into your poses. Go into a lunge position and push your pelvis down towards the ground. If you feel pressure or pain, lessen the degree of your lunge. Sit back onto your bended knee and stretch out your front leg. Try to put your forehead to your front knee – you should feel a stretch in your hamstring. From this position, try slowly going down into the splits. Go down as far as you can without hurting yourself and hold this position for 30 seconds. Remember that all of your muscles work together to make one strong body – so a flexible, strong back requires flexible, strong muscles in other parts of the body as well. If you can't quite get down into the splits or reach all the way to your toes, that's fine. The more you practice and work on your stretches, the more flexible you'll become. Don't try to force yourself too hard into stretches you can't handle. You don't want to injure yourself. | Try a standing split stretch. Work your way down to floor splits. Adjust the stretches to suit your specific needs. |
Open auditions are often held in major cities, although sometimes shows may open up casting to smaller communities. Check your chosen program's website to look for auditions near you. You may have to travel to the closest major city for an audition, so be ready to make some travel plans. Casting calls usually have instructions regarding when to arrive. Aim to arrive a few hours earlier than the recommended time, as many people will show up to try to audition. You'll increase your chances of getting called in to audition if you beat the rush. You may need to bring in things like photo IDs, head shots, and even a paper application. Open calls usually don't have a sign up list, but in some cases you may have to sign up ahead of time. This means you may have to upload these materials online before auditioning. Make sure you read the list of things you'll need closely. You don't want to ruin your audition by arriving without a key piece of paperwork. Avoid wearing things like gimmicky costumes, as producers may be put off by this. Remember, reality TV is based in your real life. However, make sure you pick something memorable that shows off the personality you're trying to convey at the audition. Maybe you're trying to market yourself as a down to earth country girl. Don't show up dressed a cowboy, but flannel and cowboy boots can help you make your persona apparent. Your audition starts as soon as you enter the room. Being rude or short with producers decreases the likelihood you'll get a part. If you're rude to staff initially, you may not get to audition at all. Always thank producers and staff for taking the time to watch you audition and follow their instructions closely. You may be waiting for hours before you actually audition, so use this time wisely. Review any notes you have and practice any skills you're showing off, like singing or dancing. Bring light snacks and water so you can keep your energy up and go into the audition ready to impress. Make sure not to be disruptive while you're warming up, however, as this can irritate staff or others in the waiting room. Remember, reality shows thrive on contestants with big personalities. Remember the personality you cultivated earlier and show that off throughout the audition. If you're marketing yourself as the funny, quirky one, open your audition by cracking a joke that uses a nerdy or obscure reference. Thousands of people show up for auditions when there's an open casting call. You may not get a call back and, in some cases, you may not get to audition at all. This can be frustrating, but it's a tough process. Rejection is not usually a reflection of you. Try again at the next open call if things don't work out this time. | Look for casting calls near you. Arrive early. Bring everything you need. Wear a memorable outfit. Be polite to producers and staff. Warm up in the waiting room. Make your personality clear during the audition. Try again next time if you don't succeed. |
If you can't get one of the standard blocking codes (e.g., #31#) to work, your country and carrier may have a specific code that isn't universally used. For example: to find out the block code used on a Verizon iPhone in the United States, you'd type "united states verizon wireless iphone caller id block code" into a search engine. If you're using a landline, type "landline" instead of "iPhone" (or similar). If you don't see any relevant results, vary your language by typing "block caller id" instead of "caller id block code" or something similar. They may have posted information here that will answer your question. Common carriers include the following: Verizon Wireless Sprint T-Mobile AT&T Vodafone If you still can't find any information about your blocking code, call a carrier branch near you. You may have to wait for several hours before you can speak to a representative. You may also be able to ask your carrier to turn on permanent caller ID blocking, though there will likely be a fee for doing so. | Open a search engine of your choice. Search for "block code" followed by your phone model, country, and carrier information. Visit your carrier's website. Call your carrier. |
If either betta is showing signs of illness, consider giving it commercial fish medication. This can treat your fish for diseases or parasites and aid breeding. Breeding can stress and fatigue your betta pair. Feed them a hearty diet before they start breeding to optimize the process and ensure the health of the eggs and fry. Give the pair a mixture of live brine shrimp and flake food. Feed them once per day to prevent excess food from spoiling the water. Once you have checked the health of and fed each betta, it's time for them to “meet.” Keep the bettas in separate tanks for a few days to help the pair acquaint themselves, prevent injury, and ensure higher quality eggs. Place the male and female in separate tanks close to one another for a day or two. You may notice the bettas showing interest in one another during this time, which is a sign they're ready to mate. Move the male to the breeding tank once the bettas have had a chance to get acquainted in separate tanks. Keep the female in her tank for a few hours so that the male can prepare himself to breed. Check that the male isn't exhibiting any signs of distress before adding the female to the water. Bettas show stress by banging their bodies up against the sides of the tank or swimming near the surface. Once the male is safely in the breeding tank for a few hours, you can slowly introduce the female to the tank. Giving her an initial separate space within the tank helps her acclimate and can prevent the male from stressing her before she is ready. Protect the female in the breeding tank with a hurricane glass or cut a Styrofoam cup in half. Gently lower this separate container into the tank and place it up against one of the tank walls. Avoid sealing the glass or cup flush against the wall, which can prevent her from swimming out to the male to breed. Give her enough space by which she can easily swim out. Make sure the male can see the female's container, which may stimulate him to start building a bubble nest. Observe the bettas to discern if there is any interest between the pair such as fin fanning. This can not only help you figure out if the bettas need new mates, but also if the female is ready to release her eggs. Watch for flaring or fanning of the fins, which is a good sign of interest between the mating pair of bettas. Be aware that it can take 4-5 for bettas to show interest in their mate. If your bettas show interest in one another, you may see the male create a bubble nest. This is a sign to release the female her separate enclosure within the breeding tank. Be aware that the male may release his bubble nest on the hurricane glass or Styrofoam cup and the female may lay her eggs before she is released from the hurricane glass or Styrofoam cup. This is normal and not a cause for worry. When your male betta creates his bubble nest, he may also try and attract the female with fin flaring. If she doesn't move from her spot, put the female on top of the bubble nest to make sure she lays her eggs within the protective bubbles. Check to make sure the female is ready to release eggs. This is evident when she has vertical stripes on each side of her body. Place the female on or near the bubble nest so she can lay eggs even if she released some eggs in her container. | Check for health problems. Feed your bettas. Introduce the betta mates. Place the male in the breeding tank. Put the female betta in the breeding tank. Detect attraction between the bettas. Recognize the bubble nest. Lay the female on the bubble nest. |
Many travelers experience jet lag after traveling, especially if the trip crossed one or more time zones. Jet lag can affect your ability to sleep on a normal schedule, and that lack of sleep quality and/or quantity could contribute to feeling disoriented and depressed that your vacation is over. Get yourself re-acclimated to your home time zone by getting up and going to bed several hours earlier or later (depending on which way you're traveling) for several days before you plan on returning. Try to stick to your usual sleep schedule from home while on vacation, if at all possible. Staying on schedule can help make the transition back to your normal life a little easier. Avoid all alcohol and caffeine for at least three to four hours before you plan on going to bed. Having a workout routine that you stick to while you're traveling can help keep you in shape and reduce stress and fatigue. If you continue that workout regimen after you return from your trip your body will have a sense of physical stability. Exercise also releases endorphins, which can help fight depression as well. Exercising while you travel may seem daunting, but with a little planning it can be very easy to accommodate. Pack a pair of athletic shoes and some workout clothes, or put on your swimsuit and swim laps in the pool. The hardest thing to adjust to when coming back from a trip is returning to your normal work/school schedule. However, if you give yourself a day or two to acclimate back to your normal routine, you can make that transition much easier. Even if you haven't crossed any time zones, it can be difficult to adjust to your day-to-day routine after the fun and spontaneity of a vacation. If at all possible, try to return to work on a Tuesday. That way you'll skip the hectic nature of a Monday workday and you'll only have a four-day week to return to. If you plan on resuming work on a Tuesday, make sure you return home on Saturday or Sunday at the latest. | Adjust your sleep schedule ahead of time. Exercise while you're on vacation. Schedule your return trip with a few days to acclimate. |
You can apply for permission to travel under the Visa Waiver program by visiting the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website. Once at the website, click “New Application” to start your application. The screen will tell you the requirements for applying for electronic authorization. Make sure you meet all of the requirements. Then click on either “Individual Application” or “Group Application.” Read several screens of disclaimer information and select “Yes” for each screen. You must provide personal information as well as information about your stay in the United States. You should have your passport handy so that you can answer all of the questions. At step five, you will have an opportunity to review all of your information. Review it carefully. If you need to edit something, click the “Edit” button on the section that contains the erroneous information. The final step is to pay your fee. You need to use a valid credit card in order to pay the $14 fee per application. You may also use PayPal, if you prefer. Usually, you will receive an immediate status update. However, sometimes it takes more time to review your application. In this situation, you may need to wait up to 72 hours before receiving a decision. You might not be authorized to travel under the Visa Waiver program. If you are not approved, then you will need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa through the Department of State. You can always check your status by returning to the website and clicking on “Check ESTA Status” and then on “Individual Application.” You should have your passport number, application number, and birth date handy so that you can retrieve the status of your application. | Visit the website. Read the information. Enter the requested information. Pay your fee. Check your status. |
. Most people think that writing the introduction is the toughest part of the essay, but, really, the introduction is one the easiest parts. All you do is write a topic sentence, and follow-up with a couple interesting facts about it. Just a couple sentences (3-5) should complete your introduction. Write a hook. Grasp the readers attention by adding facts or other interesting info about your topic. This is placed at the start of your paper, and if used correctly, will hook the reader into reading more. For example, if your introduction is: "Everyone should help animals. If you ponder about this topic, we humans are extremely spoiled compared to the creatures, from colossal to puny. By joining hands and using our continuous-increasing technology, together we can help the animals at every chance we can, one creature at a time.", then your next paragraphs should be saying how you can help the creatures. A thesis statement is a one or two sentence summary about what your paper is going to prove. Make sure this is detailed, specific, and well written. The thesis statement is an essential element of any paper. | Write an introduction Expand the introduction in the next paragraph. Write your thesis statement. |
Knowing the type of test you're going to take gives you a better idea of how to study. In addition to the types of questions you'll be asked, you also need to know whether the test will include speaking and listening components or be completely written. If you're taking the test for a French class in school, ask your instructor the types of questions that will be on the test and the approximate number of questions you'll have. You also want to find out if you'll have the whole class period to take the test or only a portion of it. Language proficiency exams and placement tests tend to be more global, addressing your understanding of French in general rather than specific skills and grammar. A test for school, on the other hand, will more likely focus only on the things you've covered in class since your last test. Repetition is important to help you learn any language. You'll retain more if you study for a shorter amount of time every day for a month or longer before the test than if you try to cram it all in the night before the test. For example, if you have a language proficiency exam coming up in 3 months, you might set aside 30 minutes a day to study French for the first month, an hour a day for the second month, and then 30 minutes a day for the third month, up until the day before the test. If you're studying for a test for school, you'll have to balance your French studies with your other classes. However, if you don't have any other tests coming up, try to focus the bulk of your study time on your French test. The more you focus solely on French, the more you'll retain. Search online for free grammar exercises and worksheets that you can use to practice grammar skills, such as conjugation and subject-verb agreement. You can also make your own drills and flashcards for grammar and vocabulary. If you're studying for 30 minutes a day, dedicate 10 to 15 minutes of your time to doing grammar drills or vocabulary flashcards. Divide your study sessions so that you're only working on one skill each day. You risk confusing yourself if you try to work on multiple grammar skills at a time. Take a longer French passage and translate it into your native language, then set it aside for a couple of days. When you come back to it, start with the English translation you made and translate it back into French. Compare your French translation to the original French text. Where your French differs from the original, dig into it and try to understand why. Based on this exercise, you can determine areas where you might need more practice. This exercise can also help you plan what parts of the language you're going to focus on for your studies. For example, if you find that you had a hard time conjugating irregular verbs, you might focus on that during your studies the following week. The night before the test, do something relaxing to prepare for the test — especially if you're taking it first thing in the morning. If you try to cram, you'll only stress yourself out. You also run the risk of confusing skills that you previously knew. If you still want to do something French-related, watch a French movie or listen to French music. The night before the test, your primary focus should be relaxing and calming your mind. | Find out the structure and format of the test. Set aside time to study each day. Drill yourself on grammar. Try your hand at translation. Avoid last-minute cramming. |
Wash several red or pink guavas. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. While you can leave the peel on, it will make the juice thicker and grittier. Chop the guavas into chunks. You should end up with 1 cup (165 g). Use guavas that are soft and free of spots or blemishes. Put the chopped guava into a blender or food processor. Add 1 teaspoon (4 g) of sugar and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of cold water. Put the lid on the blender or processor. You could substitute your favorite low-calorie or natural sweetener for the sugar. Blitz the guava mixture just until the guava is smooth and mixed with the water. Avoid blending the mixture for too long or the seeds will become finely ground. This will make it difficult to strain them out and your guava juice will be gritty. Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. For even smoother juice, line the strainer with cheesecloth. Scoop the guava mixture into the strainer and use a spoon to gently push the mixture through it. You can discard the tiny, hard seeds that are left in the strainer. Place several ice cubes into 2 small serving glasses. Pour the strained guava juice into the glasses and serve it immediately. | Peel and chop the guavas. Measure the ingredients into a blender. Blend the guava mixture. Strain the guava juice. Add ice cubes and serve the guava juice. |
There are many options of insecticide to pick from and the choices may seem daunting. Be careful in choosing as some may be harmful to beneficial insects. Botanical Bt (Bacillus Thuringiensis) is an organic insecticide that acts as a stomach poison and will not harm other plants or animals. Bt also kills cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, cutworms, and other harmful caterpillars. Pyrethrins are derived from the Chrysanthemum flower and are used to control fleas, flies, moths, ants and other pests. These organic insecticides are safer for human consumption than other inorganic compounds. Spinosad is a natural substance made by soil bacterium. This insecticide is effective on tomato worms and pests such as spiders mites, mosquitoes, and ants. There is no right or wrong choice when picking a dust or spray. The size of your infestation and garden are the biggest factors in choosing. Dusts tend to last longer, provide a better coat, and do not require mixing before application. However, they can be harder to apply and drift to other plants in the wind. Sprays are mostly concentrated or in powder form and require you to mix them with water before use. Once this is done they can be spread quickly over a large area. Each insecticide is different and may require a specific way to apply it. The most important thing to remember is to read the package of the insecticide you choose for any warnings and environmental factors when applying. With any chemical-based product, test a small section of the plant for sensitivity and wait 24 hours before covering the full area. | Decide on the type of insecticide. Decide on a spray or dust. Apply the insecticide to your plants. |
Silicone caulk can be seriously sticky stuff, so the more you can get off of your hands initially, the easier it will be to get your hands completely clean in the long run. As soon as you notice caulk on your hands, take a tissue or paper towel and immediately wipe it away. Discard the tissue or paper towel immediately afterward to avoid accidentally spreading the caulk. Don't use a fabric towel (especially one that you care about). Once silicone dries, it's very difficult to get out. In addition, it's basically waterproof, so even if it doesn't ruin your towel's appearance, it may make it less useful as a towel. Once you wipe the excess caulk off of your hands, grab a cheap plastic bag (like the kind you get at the grocery store). Rub your hands with the bag, using it the same way you'd use a washcloth. If the silicone hasn't already dried, it should cling to the bag more readily than it clings to your hands, removing much of the remaining caulk. Though this trick is a little unconventional, it's cited by certain home improvement resources as being effective. If you don't have a grocery bag handy, most cheap plastic bags (like, for instance, trash can liners) should work well. If the caulk on your hands hasn't had a chance to dry, you should be able to remove much of it with a paper towel or plastic bag. To get the last of it, rinse with water. As you rinse, periodically scrub your hands with a sponge, paper towel, or mild abrasive. As noted above, you'll probably want to avoid using "nice" towels to remove caulk. You may use soap if you wish. However, it's unclear whether doing this has any significant effect. Next, dry your hands off with a rag or paper towel. Examine them carefully, checking for any remaining caulk. Be thorough — even a small amount can be annoying once it dries. If you see any silicone remaining, you will probably want to repeat the steps above as needed until it's been removed or it's become obvious that it won't leave your hands. When used for its intended purpose, silicone caulk can take some time to dry completely — roughly 24 hours for a standard "bead". However, when it's spread thin or in tiny drops on your hands, it can dry much faster. Because of this, time is of the essence when you're trying to get silicone caulk off of your hands. The quicker you start removing wet caulk from your hands, the less effort you'll have to spend trying to remove dry caulk, which is much harder to clean off. Because a big part of keeping your hands clean when caulking is to be able to clean them right away, it can be very helpful to keep cleaning supplies with you as you do your caulking. Keeping a clean plastic bag and a few paper towels near you while you work can make the difference between completely clean hands at the end of your project and the lingering inconvenience of hands caked with dry silicone. If you've tried the tips above and haven't been able to get the caulk off of your hands, there's a good chance that it's had time to dry. Unfortunately, because dry caulk is a strong adhesive and is basically waterproof, paper towels, plastic bags, and water won't be much help removing it. In this case, you may want to try one of the many home remedies recommended for removing dried caulk from your hands in the section below. Though these methods aren't definitively proven, many online sources recommend them. | Remove as much of the caulk as you can before it dries. Rub your hands with a plastic bag. Rinse with water. Dry your hands and repeat if needed. Act fast! Try using a home remedy if dry caulk remains. |
This may sound like terrible advice, but enjoying yourself is the best way to get rid of homesickness. Moving somewhere new offers you the chance to choose how you want to spend your free time. Focus on yourself; it's important to do every once and a while, and being somewhere new provides the perfect opportunity to do so. Tricks to enjoying the solitary life include: Exercise. Get your heart rate up every day, however you prefer to do so. Jogging is a great way to see your new neighborhood from a personal perspective. This will teach you about your new environment and make you feel more comfortable. Carry something to keep you occupied. If you keep a journal, always have it with you. Or, carry a book or magazine. Reading and writing are great ways to both occupy your mind and express your thoughts. Do that thing you’ve always wanted to do. Skydive. Or, if it's more your pace, go to an art museum. Think back to the last time you thought to yourself, “I’d like to try that.” Whatever it was, here's your chance! Don't confuse being alone in a new place with automatic loneliness. There's no rule that states being alone means you must feel lonely. Remind yourself of this, out loud if you have to. Other helpful things to tell yourself include: My time alone is only temporary. I may want to be somewhere else today, but it will get better here. Everybody feels lonely from time to time. I am strong and creative enough to handle some time alone. There are people in the world that care about me, however far away. I’m hanging out with myself right now, and that's probably something I should do from time to time. If you’re missing the familiarity of your favorite coffee shop back home, or are worried about how to find a mechanic you can trust, reflect what it was about those places you liked. Go out and find comparable versions of these places in the city where you live now. Searching for something like a new favorite coffee shop will make it more apparent what sorts of space you enjoy to be in. For instance, you may realize that natural lighting is really what you need to focus, and the coffee shops you had been going to since you moved were darker than you were used to. If you find a sunny, well-lit place with a similar ambiance to the spot you miss, you may end up with a new favorite. Plus, the search will facilitate meeting a bunch of baristas (who can be great sources of local knowledge) and seeing a few new neighborhoods! Recognize that finding comfort living in a new city requires a lot of knowledge about that place. Explore and expose yourself to what your new city has to offer – including the countless new exercise opportunities, restaurants, nightlife options, and public transit systems. You’ll find yourself comparing these to those you’re used to. This will increase your comfort in your new city and provide you with equivalents of the places you had most enjoyed in your previous home town. Plan a particular day, once a week, to call home. While this may feel like it is not enough, it will give you the time and space to start developing new social connections in your new environment. If only subconsciously, reminders of the places and people you miss will put you more at ease. Even if reminders of home come with a twang of longing, your comfort with familiar items will make you more comfortable where you are now. Place photos of friends and family or items that were in your room back home in places you’ll see them frequently. Write to an old friend that you haven't spoken with in a while. It will be deeply meaningful to the recipient, and you’ll be surprised by how much you enjoy the process of writing a letter by hand. If a friend is willing, commit to writing back and forth. One letter a month will keep you in touch, establish a way to get your thoughts on paper, and give you something to look forward to receiving. Looking forward to something helps keep you in a positive frame of mind. If you’re missing home with particular potency and are able to visit, plan a trip in advance. This will calm you down in the meantime, give you something to look forward to, and supply you with a dose of home itself. | Enjoy the freedom. Insist on a positive mentality. Find alternatives to hometown comforts. Set specific days to contact home. Have some comforting possessions around. Write an old-fashioned letter! Have something to look forward to. |
Knowing more about how sleep can benefit your waking life can help you to make the extra effort to get enough sleep. Getting enough high-quality sleep will make waking up less difficult. Recognizing the importance of sleep may provide you a clear goal to work towards, which will help you establish the rhythm of sleep and waking with greater ease. Read scientific research rather than advertisements for alarm clocks. Focus on getting healthy sleep for a better morning. Make sure you get enough sleep. The suggested sleep duration for healthy adults is between 7-8 hours a night, and getting less sleep can lead to a “sleep deficit,” which makes waking up in the morning even more challenging. Use a smartphone or tablet app that tracks your sleep cycle to determine the duration and quality of your sleep. Keep a sleep log to analyze your sleep patterns and ascertain if external factors are disrupting your sleep. Sleep patterns are unique to each person, so you should investigate a number of options that might suit your habits. You may need to try several different types before determining the best choice for your needs. Extremely loud alarm clocks can raise your blood pressure and jolt you more fully awake more quickly, although some experts recommend against this approach. Some alarms require mental exercises, such as solving a puzzle or answering questions, before you can turn off the alarm. Cognitive stimulation forces different regions of your brain to engage, thus combating sleep inertia. These alarms operate within a time frame set either by your average sleep cycle or your own choice, using either sound or dawn simulation, and can help with morning alertness. Research suggests that these alarms are better for your overall health. Dawn alarms use special lamps or light bulbs and are set to your selected wake-time. The lights gradually increase in brightness over a period of several minutes, activating your natural circadian rhythm, just as sunlight does. Smart alarms monitor your sleep and wake you gradually when you’re in a lighter stage of sleep. They also track the quality of your sleep over time and can help you determine the healthiest wake-up time for your body and your habits. As a result, you’ll feel less “sleep inertia” and more quickly become alert and ready to start your day. Smart alarms can be purchased as standalone clocks, wearable/fitness technology, or smartphone applications, while dawn simulators are usually standalone alarms or applications associated with smarthome technology. Make sure your alarm clock and wake-up plan is effective and manageable for both yourself and your partner or roommate, if applicable. Make sure the volume, if applicable, is enough to wake you up. Verify that all settings are appropriate for your situation and that they work as promised. Getting out of bed at the same time every day will help your body become accustomed to waking up at a particular time. Your circadian rhythm controls your sleep/wake cycle, and a consistent alarm clock setting can help you train your body to be ready to wake up at a particular time. Tell someone you trust about your commitment to better sleep and wake-up habits. Making a change in habits is challenging, so ask your loved ones for support in your efforts. Remind yourself, every day, of the value of good sleep and the inherent rewards of starting your day on time, like a more relaxed morning and being on time to school or work. | Learn about the value of good quality sleep on your health and state of mind. Evaluate your sleep habits. Choose an effective alarm clock or phone alarm setting. Explore alarms that encourage gradual wakefulness rather than abrupt sleep interruption. Conduct a trial run on a weekend or a day with fewer morning responsibilities. Make a commitment to wake up at the same time every morning. |
The math portion is almost over, but do a little more to ensure the tablecloth is the size you need it to be. Use a tape measure to determine the width of the middle section. Then, subtract that from the tablecloth's total width. Divide the result by 2 to figure out how wide each of the side panels needs to be.The formula for finding the width of a side panel is (total width - width of middle section) / 2. Get a fabric marking pen that contrasts the color of fabric you are using for the tablecloth. Using a ruler, measure out from the seams on both sides. Mark the fabric according to the width measurement you calculated, then remove the excess with sharp scissors. Basically, you cut an even line around the tablecloth to bring it to the correct drop length. When you’re done cutting, the fabric will match the size and shape of your table. Fold the hem on the longer edge of the cloth over the hem on the shorter edge. Unfold the corner to reveal a grid pattern formed by the creases. Draw a diagonal line through the middle square. Cut the fabric along the line, then fold the cut edge down and iron it. Fold in the sides, fold in the cut edge, then fold in the sides again to create the mitered corner. Pin the mitered corner to hold it in place while you work on the other corners. Mitered corners give tablecloths perfect 45-degree edges that fit perfectly over any square or rectangular table. Position a sewing needle right beside the edge of the inner fold on the hem. Work all the way around the tablecloth with straight stitches. When you get to a corner, pivot the fabric to continue stitching along the hem. When you’re done, drape the tablecloth over the table to see how well it fits! Start and end with a backstitch. To create a backstitch, start with a straight stitch, loop the needle back, then stitch forward again. Backstitches hold the fabric pieces more strongly together. Remove the pins as you sew around the corners. Iron the hem one last time as needed to keep it flat. | Measure the width of the middle section and smaller panels. Mark the distance from the seams and cut off the extra fabric. Create mitered corners by folding rectangular tablecloths. Sew around the hem to complete the tablecloth. |
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