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Before you attempt to purchase a car, know whether you have filed for Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you file for bankruptcy as an LLC or a business, then your bankruptcy falls under Chapter 11, which carries a different set of rules for asset seizure and debt repayment. If you have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your debts are typically eliminated completely, and the process usually takes three to four months. Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves repaying your creditors through a Chapter 13 repayment plan that typically lasts three to five years. The repayment plan involves paying a high portion of your monthly income towards debt repayment. Afterwards remaining debts are usually eliminated. For more information, see how to know the different between chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy Under both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your credit score will be badly damaged for some time to come. It can take up to 10 years to fully erase the impact of filing for bankruptcy (either Chapter 13 or 7). However, purchasing power through credit can usually be reestablished after 3 years if the initial debt situation was not too drastic. Every bankruptcy case is different and varies in relation to an individual's income, the particular amount owed to creditors, and the types of assets an individual holds. Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a reasonably priced vehicle that provides you with transportation to necessary destinations, like work or the doctor's office will usually not be seized to pay off your creditors. However, if you purchased a luxury vehicle, you may be forced to sell that vehicle, purchase a more affordable vehicle, and use the remaining portion for debt repayment. So, before considering the purchase of a new vehicle, see what options are available to you through a debt consultant. Unless you have sufficient cash to purchase a car, getting a car will mean acquiring new debt. While in bankruptcy, acquiring debt means facing potentially high interest rates (as high as 18%) and adding to your debt at a time when you are working to reduce it. Most importantly, you will need to prove to the court as well as your trustee that a car is necessary. If there are alternative options to owning a car (using public transit, walking, carpooling), utilize these first. This could save you significant amount in interest costs, and help you return to financial stability quicker. Your credit improves as you move further into the bankruptcy process. While it can take 10 years to restore your credit fully, you may be able to negotiate better financing options 1 or 2 years into the bankruptcy process. The longer you wait to purchase a new vehicle, the better payment terms you will get. Don't be afraid to consult with a credit or debt specialist to gauge where your credit and financial situation is at throughout the process. While bankruptcy can be demoralizing and difficult to cope with, there are many resources to help you get through the process. Consider local credit counselors or financial planners to start. A simple look through your phone book or online will indicate who is available in your region. | Confirm what type of bankruptcy you have filed for. Know how your bankruptcy impacts your credit. Understand the difference between exempt and non-exempt assets. Examine whether you truly need a car. Wait if you can. Be proactive about your finances. |
The lion cut for Pomeranians accentuate the lion-like appearance the dog has. The shoulders, face, and chest retain thick fur, while the rest of the body is clipped very close to the skin with clippers. The tail does retain a thick-haired tip to complete the lion look. The mane must be regularly groomed to prevent tangling, etc. Shaving the dog's skin too close can result in sores, ingrown hairs, or sunburn, so pay close attention. The Pomeranian puppy cut is also referred to as a teddy bear cut. All hair on the coat is trimmed to a two to three inch length, with the face and legs rounded. This gives the dog a uniform look that is similar to the appearance of a teddy bear or puppy. In some cases you may need to shave your Pomeranian, such as if the fur becomes matted or tangled. This is also a style you may choose if you cannot brush the dog regularly. The drawback here is that the coat may not grow back as lush as it was prior to shaving. Do not shave all the way down to your dog's skin. Leave a short covering to protect against the elements. Show cuts are standardized by the kennel club of which you are a part. They are usually meant to show the natural coat of the animal, so minimal styling is necessary, though light trimming to keep the shape is usually permitted. Light trimming around the paws, eyes, and sanitary areas is permitted in general. Check with your kennel club for specific guidelines. | Choose a lion cut. Choose a puppy cut. Shave your Pomeranian. Choose a show cut. |
. This fun variation has the appearance of multicolored paint splatters on top of a surface color. . Fade from a light color to a darker color to make your nails look intriguing and totally fashionable. . This classic style emphasizes your nail's white tips while retaining the natural color of your nail bed. . Paint a layer of glitter, crack polish, shimmer, or another pretty polish to make your manicure stand out even more. . You'll need several colors in addition to your base coat to make this pretty little design. Do the tuxedo. This striking design uses two colors, giving the effect of a tuxedo against a white shirt. Make beachy nails. This cute design is a great way to celebrate the summer months. . You'll love the effect of these tiny red berries on your nails. | Do splatter paint nails Do ombre nails Do a French manicure Add some flair Make tiny nail art flowers . . Make miniature strawberries |
If you're already shy, talking to your crush right away can be scary. Luckily, you can try to ease some of your social anxiety by reaching out to others first. Socializing more in general will help you feel comfortable eventually approaching your crush. Start small. Try to make small talk whenever possible. For example, talk to classmates between classes or chat up a barista at a coffee shop. Think about joining clubs or doing volunteer work. This is a great way to meet people and push yourself out of your comfort zone by making yourself engage more. Relax if it feels stressful at first. Eventually, talking to other will be easy. It can be hard to deal with the anxiety associated with having a crush. A great way to sort through your feelings is reaching out to others. Talk to a trusted friend or adult about the feelings you're having and ask them for advice on how to deal. Sometimes, just venting about how you feel can make you feel more confident. Another person can also help you figure whether you want to tell your crush how you feel and the best means to do so. Be careful who you tell, however. Pick someone who's good at keeping secrets and who you trust not to tell anyone. It can be embarrassing to have your crush revealed by someone other than yourself. If you already like this person, getting to know them should be fun. The better you know your crush, the more confident you'll feel. Take small steps to get to know your crush better over time. Make conversation with your crush whenever you can. For example, if you are on the school newspaper together, talk to them before and after meetings. Try to get to know your crush as a friend. Invite them out with your group of friends for a group activity, like seeing a movie. It may seem like a small thing, but confidence can actually help a lot with shyness. If you're feeling shy, try changing the way you dress. Splurge on some new clothes that make you feel great about yourself. Wear them to places where you know you'll encounter your crush. If you're dressed up in a way you enjoy, this may make you feel a little bolder around your crush. | Ease your shyness by engaging with others. Talk to someone you trust. Take steps to get to know your crush better. Dress to feel confident. |
Use a tape measure to measure a stretch of relatively flat ground, at least 30 feet (9.1 meters) in length and preferably 40 ft (12.2 m). This will be your horseshoe court. 40 feet (12.2 m) is the longest distance used in horseshoe throwing, and the most common in tournaments, but if you're playing for fun you can use a shorter distance. If the court is mainly for children, you might want to use a court as small as 15 ft (4.6 m) long, and consider putting two stakes side by side instead of on opposite ends of the court, to lower the chance of children hitting each other with the thrown horseshoes. Use a mallet to drive two stakes into the ground, one at either end of the court. Tilt them about 12º toward each other, not straight into the ground. For a permanent horseshoe field, use long, iron rods, about 36 inches (91 centimeters) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Otherwise, use any long stakes, ideally ones that extend about 15 inches (38 cm) above the ground after they're planted. 12º is a tilt approximately 1/8 of the way from vertical to horizontal. You can skip this step and start playing immediately, or use these common methods to improve the stability and permanence of your court. If you want to minimize the number of slipping and bouncing horseshoes, you can dig a small pit of moist sand or moist blue clay around each stake. To keep the stakes firmly in position, bury a wooden log below the surface and drill an angled hole for the stake. Typically, the game is played by two players or two teams, with one side standing at each stake and throwing at the other. In tournament play, adult men throw from behind a line drawn 37 ft (11.3 m) from the target stake, while women, people 18 and under, and people 70 and older may choose to throw from 27 ft (8.2 m) instead. If you're playing for fun, however, feel free to draw the lines as close as you need to so the players have a decent chance to throw a horseshoe near the target. Horseshoes are heavy and dangerous when thrown. Before throwing, always make sure everyone is standing at least 10 ft (3 m) from the court, and knows that a game of horseshoes is beginning. The first player throws two horseshoes, one at a time, trying to get them as near to the stake as possible. He then moves back away from the court, before the second player begins throwing. Throwing techniques are described in detail below. The second player steps up to the stake with his opponent's horseshoes lying near it. She aims at the opposite stake, throwing two horseshoes. In a team game, the players on each team take turns throwing a pair of horseshoes for their team. In one common scoring system, each player gets 1 point for a horseshoe within 6 inches (15 cm) of the stake, and 3 points for each "ringer," with the arms of the horseshoe encircling the stake. Play until someone wins by reaching 20, 40, or 50 points, or any number you decide in advance. Alternatively, use the more competitive "cancellation" scoring system. Award 1 point each round to the player whose horseshoe is nearest to its stake, or 2 points if a single player throws both horseshoes closer than his opponent's. Ringers still award 3 points, but if both players throw a ringer in the same round, neither player receives points for it. Optionally, you can award 2 points instead of 1 for horseshoes that lean against the stake ("leaners"). | Find a long area of flat ground. Pound two stakes into the ground. Improve the court (optional). Decide where to stand. Clear the area around the target stake. Have the first player throw two horseshoes. Have the second player throw two horseshoes at the other stake. Keep track of score. |
Goal-setting is a bit of an art, and setting goals well can go a long way to helping ensure that you do, in fact, achieve your goals. There is a helpful acronym that you can use to assess the efficacy of your goals. You should check to see that your goals are SMART: Specific (or significant) Measurable (or meaningful) Achievable (or action-oriented) Relevant (or results-oriented) Time-bound (or trackable) This means that your goals are narrow and detailed. Having goals that are overly broad can make it difficult to establish a plan of action to achieve the goal. Specificity in the plan is more likely to lead to success. For example, “be successful” is too vague. Success is not a specific attribute, and may be defined differently by different people. A more specific goal could be, “graduate with a Master's degree in Social Work from my State University.” This goal is far more specific. You should be able to tell when a goal has been achieved. If you can't tell whether you're “there” or not, then your goal was not measurable. For example, “be successful” is not measurable. You won't know when you're officially “successful,” and your idea of what that means may change on a daily (or even hourly) basis. On the other hand, “graduate with a Master's degree in Social Work from my State University” is measurable; you'll know you have reached that goal at your graduation ceremony or when you receive your diploma in the mail. A goal that is achievable may vary from person to person. Whether a goal is achievable is based on a wide variety of factors, some of which you may not have control over. One way to determine whether a goal is achievable is by asking yourself whether you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to reach the goal. You may also need to evaluate whether the goal is possible. For example, a goal that may not be achievable would be to become the smartest/richest/most powerful person in the world. A more achievable goal would be to receive a college degree. For some, a more achievable goal may be to receive a GED, or high school equivalency degree. This is particularly important for the shorter-term goals that are leading towards a long-term goal. Your goals should be relevant, in that they fit into a bigger picture of your life. You're less likely to be successful with a goal that is tangential to the rest of your life. For example, setting a goal of “graduating with a Master's degree in Social Work from my State University” is only relevant to your life if you want to become a social worker (or find a career in a related field). If your life goal is to become a pilot, a degree in social work is less likely to help you work towards that larger goal. Effective goals should be time-bound; otherwise, you could always be working towards a goal and never really get there. For example, “graduate with a Master's degree in Social Work from my State University in the next 5 years” is time-bound. While it's okay to reevaluate the time your goal will take as necessary, it should have a time limit that pushes you to work to achieve your goal rather than seeing it as a vague hazy picture of what may happen “someday.” | Remember to set SMART goals. Set goals that are specific. Make sure your goals are measurable. Ensure that your goals are achievable. Evaluate the relevance of your goals. Set a time limit for your goals. |
The best way to be more comfortable and better at kissing is to practice first. It seems like obvious advice but it really does help. You can practice on your hand, with another object, or with another person. Keep in mind, you might not want to kiss another person because if you are already attached to girl you want to kiss or kiss her really soon after and she finds out, she might be upset. The girl doesn't want to taste garlic or other icky flavors after the kiss, as this can be a major turn off. Before the date or when you see her, brush your teeth and tongue and use mouth wash! To maintain good breath try drinking water on the date instead of soft drinks. You can also suck on a mint or chew minty gum for a few minutes midway through the date. If you are at a restaurant, bring along your favorite breath freshener. Excuse yourself after dinner and go to the bathroom. Freshen your breath and then, to make sure your breath smells good, hold your hand up to your face, breathe, and smell. This can help set the mood. Tell her that what she is wearing looks pretty; she will appreciate it! If she playfully punches you a lot or teases you in a friendly manner, then she wants you to touch her. Stay in safe territory like quickly grabbing her hand when you want to go show her something; she will appreciate not having to do the whole awkward looking at each other and blushing thing. If you are brave you could put your arm around her waist when you two are laughing and say something playful like "You're so cute!" Offer to give her a piggyback ride, or tickle her a little if she likes it. Don't do this constantly, and when you do it, do it respectfully. Don't grab her breasts or butt. Flirting will make her more open to kissing you. Think of kissing as reaching the top of a mountain. You have to hike a little to get to the top. Getting good timing will make it a lot easier. A good time for a kiss is at the end of a date, when you're generally saying goodbye, when you're out for a walk, or after you've just finished watching a movie. You'll notice that all of these times are pretty private and should pretty much just be the two of you. This is important! You should choose a private time for a first kiss. The kiss should stay private too. Don't kiss and tell. This is rude. It seems weird because we're only used to seeing the super charming people in movies kissing, but asking a girl if you can kiss her is a great way to show her that you respect her and care about her feelings. She'll appreciate it! You can say something like: "I really want to kiss you right now. Is that okay?" or "Do you want me to kiss you now?" | Practice! Make sure you have good breath! Flirt a little! Time it right. Ask! |
Your goal is to get your dog out the door when he needs to relieve himself. When your dog can consistently use the puppy pad area, then you can start integrating outdoor training into the mix. Move the puppy pad a little closer to the door every day. Do this incrementally, moving it a few feet every day. Praise the dog every time he uses the puppy pad. Give him a pat and use a friendly voice. If your dog is having accidents after you’ve moved the pad, you may be moving too quickly. Move the pad back and wait another day before moving it again. Once your dog is successfully using the pad in the location where you’ve moved it, you should start getting him used to toileting outside. He will get used to being out in the fresh air when relieving himself, even if it's still on the puppy pad. Plan a space where you would like your dog to relieve himself. This might be a patch of grass or near the base of a tree. When your dog needs to go out, bring a pad with you so that your dog will associate the outdoor place with the pad. Once your dog is using the pad outside, you can stop setting out the pad for him. He will use the outdoor patch instead. If you want your dog to have the option of relieving himself indoors or outdoors, then you can set up the toileting area inside again. Keep your dog familiar with both the indoor and outdoor potty spots by taking him to each one. Alternate between both for a couple of weeks so that he is accustomed to using both. | Start moving the puppy pad towards the door. Move the pad to just outside the door. Place the pad near the outdoor toilet area. Remove the pad altogether. Add another puppy pad in the indoor toileting area. Alternate between the indoor and outdoor potty spots. |
Before you sand, prime, or paint, you need to thoroughly clean the cabinets. Put on gloves and mix trisodium phosphate (TSP) and water according to the instructions on the box. Dip a sponge in the solution, wring it out, and wipe down each cabinet. Then, wipe down each cabinet with a clean cloth to remove any residue. Be sure to clean the inside and outside of each cabinet. Before you get started, take off the cabinet doors, pull out drawers and pop off false drawer plates. You'll also want to unscrew any handles, pulls, stops or hinges that might get in the way while you’re painting. This way, you'll be able to work without obstructions. Keep everything together in one place to avoid losing important pieces. Labeling the individual bits of hardware or placing them in separate plastic bags can make it easier to keep track of everything. If you’d also like to use this project as a chance to install new hardware, this would be an opportune time. Go over the outside of the doors, panels and baseboards with a high-grit sandpaper. There's no need to remove every trace of paint or lacquer—you just want to make the cabinet's outer surfaces coarse enough for the primer to cling to. Work out any rough edges or irregularities and aim for a smooth finish. Put on gloves and eye protection before sanding. Sand using smooth, circular motions, moving outward as you progress. Run the sandpaper straight along edges and narrow panels. Don't forget to get inside corners and along the inner edges of the cabinet doors. Use a Shop-Vac to deal with the dust and debris when you’re done. Apply a basic primer to the areas you plan on painting. One thin, even coat should do the job. Primer will be useful for protecting the cabinet's underlying materials and getting the paint to hold better. Primers should be specially formulated for use with the type of paint you’re working with. Water-based primers, for example, should be used only with water-based paints. Lightly sand dry primer to make the painting surface more uniform. Use a few strips of painter's tape to mask the underside and inner edges of the cabinets, including the area where the cabinet meets the wall. Mask the countertops as well. Make sure the tape is straight and even to avoid glaring mistakes. Painter's tape will allow you to establish exact boundaries for your paint job and cover areas that you want to keep clear. Wider tape will give you a greater margin of error and can be useful for painting near walls and trim. If you’d prefer not to remove your cabinet doors prior to painting, fold a piece of painter's tape over the hinges to keep paint from getting on them. If your bathroom is small, consider painting the drawers and cabinet doors in another space that has better ventilation. | Clean the cabinets first. Remove all doors and hardware. Sand the cabinets to remove existing paint. Brush on a coat of primer. Put down painter’s tape. |
Locate a hidden area on the damaged surface. Soak a cotton ball with the removal chemical that you plan on using. Place the cotton ball on the surface and keep it there for 5 minutes. Remove the ball and check the spot for any discoloration or damage. This will let you know if that chemical is safe to use on a larger area. You can use 100% acetone to loosen up Gorilla Glue from fabrics or even hard surfaces. Get a cotton ball and soak it in acetone. Then, place it on top of the glued surface and leave it for 5 minutes. Remove the ball and wipe the surface off with a water-dampened rag. Repeat this process if the glue stays stuck. Do not apply acetone to plastic surfaces, as it can cause additional damage to them. Dampen a cotton ball or folded paper towel with isopropyl alcohol and place it against the glued on area. Let the alcohol sit on the surface for about 5 minutes. Remove it and wipe the area down with warm, soapy water. The glue should be loosened enough to scrape away with the edge of putty knife. Get a putty knife or other tool and apply pressure to the side of the glued area. Make a gentle scraping motion to lift up the edges of the glue. If the glue stays put, then add a bit of acetone to the area with a cotton ball and try again. Apply a bit of acetone or soap and water onto the fabric. Then, get a toothbrush and rub it over the glued on area. Try to alternate directions while rubbing and experiment with a light jabbing motion against the fabric to flake the glue away. After you’ve removed as much glue as you can from the surface of the fabric, place it in the washing machine by itself on the warmest setting possible. Read the instructions on the fabric's label to avoid damaging it. It's best if you wait until the Gorilla Glue is fully dry before completing this step. This will prevent the glued parts from sticking to other areas of the fabric. If you get glue on plastic products, it can be more difficult to remove, as acetone and alcohol will eat through the surface of the plastic. Get rid of the glue by soaking a cotton cloth in warm water and dish soap. Place this cloth on top of the glued area and leave it for 2 to 4 hours. Drip a mixture of soap and water onto the cloth during this time to keep it moistened. After you remove the cloth, you can wipe up the glue if it has dissolved. If the glue is still there, then scrub it gently with a toothbrush. | Do a test spot. Apply acetone to the surface. Apply isopropyl alcohol to metal or non-plastic surfaces. Peel the glue away with a blunt tool if it’s stuck to a hard surface. Scrub fabric with a toothbrush. Wash any clothing or fabrics. Lay a soaked wet cloth on plastic surfaces. |
Avoid wrapping the lights around your tree as if it were a maypole. Start from the top and mentally divide your tree into three triangular sections until you get to the bottom of your tree's cone. Weave lights through each triangular section until you reach the bottom of the cone of your tree. Avoid connecting more than 300 lights to one another as they may burn out. Any dark holes need to be filled. Rearrange your lights to fill in any gaps or until you’re satisfied. Remove the roller from a painters pole and use the metal bracket to string lights on trees that are 10 feet or taller without having to use a ladder. Work your way to the bottom and use another extension cord if needed. Plug any additional extension cords to your main power strip. Wrap your plugs with electrical tape to help keep them together as well as protect them from water. Use blue, white, or green lamps. Using yellow, red, amber, or pink can make your tree look a muddy brown. A strong wind can easily dislodge your lights if you use hooks to hang them up. Use plastic gutter clips that you can purchase from your hardware store. You may also find them in your arts and craft store. Test any outdoors sockets to be sure that they are functioning properly before plugging in any lights. Keep cords organized and neat away from any walkways where they can be tripping hazards. | Divide your tree or trees into sections. Repeat the weaving. Look for dead spots. Use a painter’s pole to string lights without a ladder. Use floodlights to show off evergreens. Avoid hooks. Be sure there is a working outlet outdoors. |
Do your research on candidates and find out where they stand on women's rights. Support those candidates by voting for them. One of the best ways to implement change is to get more people into office who are willing to fight for gender equality. Remember to vote in local, state, and national elections. They’re all important! Let your representatives know that gender equality is an important issue to you. Reach out to them and ask them to stand up for gender equality. You can call or email your representatives. You can also make an appointment to visit them in person at their office. For example, you can call your Senator to voice your views on funding for Planned Parenthood. You can say, "I am your constituent and I want you to work to make sure Planned Parenthood receives more funding." Look for events that are being held near you. There might be a rally about women's healthcare or about equal pay. Go to a march or rally and take some friends with you! This is a great way to show your support for gender equality. Many workplaces have groups for females. These groups can be for women to talk about issues that they are dealing with and also a time for women to support each other. Ask around to see if your office has a group like this. If not, ask if you can start one. Most colleges and universities will also have these types of groups. Many even have a women's center, which will sponsor events that promote gender equality. If you want to enact change, holding office is a great way get started. You can start by running for city council or the school board. Or shoot for the stars and run for a state or national office. There are lots of resources out there to help you with your first campaign. Check out Emily's List and Run for Something for help. | Use your vote to support female and feminist candidates. Contact your representatives about important policies and legislation. Attend marches or rallies. Join an organization that promotes gender equality. Run for office. |
Breathing rapidly and forcefully before exhaling can reduce the results by 11%, which could save you if you're just above the legal limit. This probably works by raising the air temperature in your mouth, which affects how much alcohol it picks up. As you blow into the device, taper off your breath early. Some roadside breath testers trigger to take the sample as the flow decreases, on the theory that this comes from the deepest part of your lungs. By ending your breath early, you can lower the results. This works best if you have a large lung capacity, since there is a minimum volume of air required. For most tests, you will need to expel roughly 30% of your maximum exhale (for men) or 40% (for women). If the breathalyzer does not get a reading from your first couple attempts, stop trying to trick it. The officer may consider this a refusal to comply, which can lead to a DUI conviction with additional consequences. | Hyperventilate. Taper off early. Do your best to trigger the machine. |
Fold it width-wise, so it becomes half as wide and twice as thick when rolled up. Depending on the size of your bag and stuff sack, you may need to fold it a second time. Start rolling at the end without straps attached. Roll the bag as tightly as you can, then pull the straps over the bundle to keep it together. To roll it as tightly as possible, kneel with your knees on the end of the bag, rolling it against your upper leg. This usually is not a stuff sack, but a fitted sack that the sleeping bag can fit into when rolled up. If you do not have a stuff sack, cinch the rolled up bag tight with a belt, or a string or rope as a last resort. You may need a friend to hold the bag while you tie it. | Fold the bag in half. Roll up the sleeping bag. Fit the bag into its sack. |
The inner section is closest to the center hole of the wreath and designated by the 2 innermost wires. Place your non-dominant hand underneath the burlap and press it upward through the inner section. Continue feeding it through by pulling it with your dominant hand until the loop extends about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) upward. Since there are 2 layers, this totals about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of burlap. Use your first 4 fingers as a guide for loop size. If the loops are loose around your fingers, pull down on the burlap until it fits snugly over them. Increase loop size for a fluffier wreath and decrease it for a tighter wreath. | Press the first 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of the burlap through the inner section. |
Find out who your competitors are and what the need is for your chosen product/service. Remember to be specific when doing your research. Even if your product or service fills a unique gap in the market, there are always other companies offering something similar, or there are other ways to satisfy the same customer's need. The key when thinking about your competition is to learn what makes the customer choose one product or service over another Spend some time online looking for initial information regarding your competition and also the market as a whole. For example, do a quick Google search for, “dog walkers near me,” and see what comes up. You’ll get a fairly good idea of how popular the idea is, based on the results. Once you’ve determined who your competitors are, don't be shy about reaching out to them, as they can be a valuable resource for gaining a better understanding as to what to expect and what the actual need is in the market. It is crucial to the success of your business, to figure out who can benefit the most from your product or service. The better you understand your customer, the faster your business will grow. When determining your target audience, you will need to consider demographics such as age, gender, race, etc. Create an initial list of potential customers including as much detail as you can think of. For example, my customers will be local families, with two incomes, who own a dog and work long hours. There is no such thing as including too much detail when it comes to defining your audience! Survey your target audience to get a sense for whether or not they would use your product or service. Be sure to ask lots of questions to determine the usefulness of your product, with respect to your target population. If you are not able to fund the startup of your business from money you have saved, you will need to find someone who can help you with financing. Before reaching out to a parent, guardian or another adult for help, be sure to have an outline of how much money you will need, how it will be spent and what your plan is for reimbursing any borrowed funds. Create a simple, but detailed budget for your business. Assess how much money you already have and what additional funds you will need, based on your budget. Detail how you plan to generate money and reimburse investors. Present both your business plan and budget to potential investors. | Research your market. Determine your target audience. Consider financing. |
Use smaller boxes, cans, tins, and anything else you can find that your hamster can climb up and down on. This will provide your hamster with multiple levels within his playpen to explore. You can even get creative and attach these items together in such a way that you create a maze for your hamster to find his way through. Make sure your playpen has at least one place where your hamster can hide while he's in the playpen. Having a place to hide will make your hamster feel safe if he gets nervous or scared. A great place to look for homemade items is your recycling bin. Just make sure to thoroughly clean any items you decide to use. And make sure to blunt sharp edges with tape or padding. The purpose of the playpen is so that your hamster has a larger area to run around and play. While some hamsters may be happy with a big open space, adding additional items to the playpen will give your hamster some much-needed enrichment. Place items such as the following inside the playpen for your hamster to play with: Toilet paper or paper towel tubes. You can attach multiple tubes together to create a long tunnel. Old shoes. Your hamster will enjoy climbing in and out of the shoe and using it as a hiding place. Bridges, see-saws, and swings. You can make your own, or buy hamster-specific versions at the pet store. Wooden, mineral, or salt blocks. While your hamster may climb these blocks, the real purpose is to give your hamster something to chew on. Use boxes and toys from your hamster's playpen to make a food puzzle. Combine multiple items together in such a way that your hamster has to explore them to find a treat. You can also build a maze with a food treat at the end. Make sure any food you give your hamster inside his playpen is deducted from his daily food allocation. If you give your hamster extra food and treats while he's in his playpen, your hamster may get a little pudgy. Even if your hamster has a wheel in his cage, placing a freestanding wheel inside his playpen will give him another view while he runs. Make sure the wheel is made from a continuous piece of material and not wires or bars. Wheels made from wires or bars can cause your hamster to get one or both of his feet stuck and could cause serious injury. Hamster balls are a great way for your hamster to explore the big world outside his cage without getting lost or stuck. Hamster balls are usually large hard plastic balls with a hatch that can open and close so you can place your hamster inside. Once the hatch is closed, the outside of the ball is smooth so it can roll in any direction. If you don't have an area within your home that's safe for your hamster to explore in his hamster ball, consider making a large playpen and placing the hamster ball inside. Using a combination of a playpen and a hamster ball will limit the area your hamster can explore, thus making it safer for your hamster and more convenient for you. Keep your hamster's time in a hamster ball to 15 minutes or less. Once he's finished with his hamster ball, put him back in his cage for a rest. | Add multiple levels to the playpen. Include play stations for your hamster to explore. Create food puzzles for the playpen. Place a free-standing wheel inside the playpen. Put your hamster in a hamster ball. |
If these fingers are equal in length the person has a good self-image and relates well in the world. If the Jupiter (first) finger is shorter than the Apollo (third) finger, the person lacked confidence early in life and is not totally sure of his or her worth. The shorter the finger is in comparison with the Apollo (third) finger, the greater the feelings of inferiority the person will carry around. If the Jupiter (first) finger is longer than the Apollo (third) finger the person will have plenty of confidence and ambition. The longer the Jupiter finger is, however, the greater the feelings of superiority he or she has over the rest of humanity. | Measured by the length of the Jupiter finger (first finger) compared with the Apollo finger (third finger) is the Degree of Self Worth. |
Picking flowers from a plant encourages more flower production. But to harvest seeds, you need the sweet pea to stop producing flowers and focus its energy on producing pods instead. When the weather becomes hotter and drier later in the summer, stop picking the sweet pea flowers. When you stop harvesting flowers and pruning the sweet peas, they will go to seed. When this happens, the flowers will die off and the sweet peas will start to form pods that are full of seeds. Then, you'll have to wait for the pods to develop and brown before you can pick them. | Stop picking the flowers to encourage seed production. Let the plant go to seed. |
Start a small flame, using something like a lighter or a small candle. Hold the plastic so that it's touching the flame, being careful not to burn yourself. A long neck lighter would be the best and safest option since the flame won't be near your fingers. You don't need to cut the plastic into smaller sections when holding it in the flame. ABS plastic will produce a yellow flame while other plastics may produce a green, blue, or orange flame. Look for blue edges around the yellow flame, indicating it's ABS plastic. ABS plastic has a very strong, acrid smell when it burns. If the plastic is giving off a stinging smell that's irritating to your nose, it could be ABS. Don't inhale too much of the fumes when smelling the plastic, as some plastics can be toxic when melted. ABS plastic has also been said to smell rubbery. When you’re holding the plastic in the flame, you should see black smoke if it's ABS. The air will also have a sooty quality. ABS plastic is one that continues to burn even after the flame is taken away or shut off. Look for drips produced from the fire as well, indicating it's ABS plastic. | Place the plastic against a flame. Observe the color of the flame when the plastic is in the fire. Notice a pungent smell if the plastic is ABS. Look for black smoke coming from the flame. Remove the plastic from the flame to see if it continues burning. |
A bookie sets the Over/Under, and you simply choose if the combined score will be higher or lower than that mark. Over/Under bets are often less risky and complicated than other forms of betting. If the O/U is 198.5 points and you bet over, then any combined score from 199 points and up will pay out. If the score is exactly what the bookies set, then the bet is a push and everyone gets their money back. Make sure to check this with your bookie first, however. | Know that Over/Under bets are placed on the combined score of both teams and are much simpler to place. Most payouts for Over/Under bets are even, meaning that if you wager $100 you win $100 profit. |
. The disk might have specs of dust on it that is stopping the console from reading it correctly. It might also have fingerprints and general dirt on it. By cleaning the disk, you might be saving it from being thrown away into the dustbin. Try to keep the disk in its case at all time to avoid this happening. Oh, and don't touch the bottom of it! This can help determine what exactly is the problem. If the other game is working but the one that you want to play is not, you know that the disk is the problem. If both the games are not functioning as they should be, the console might be permanently damaged. This is more unlikely than the disk being the issue but it means that the console is now useless. These types of disks are very easy to find. They are designed to clean the small eye that reads your game disks. Simply put them into your Ps2 and let it run. They shouldn't run for more than half an hour but if that's how long the disk is, let it finish running. After you've used this cleaner disk, try playing your game. If it's still not working, something might be wrong with the actual console, not just the eye. | Clean the disk Try another game. Use a cleaner disk. |
Painting the frame of your bike is a simple way to decorate and personalize your bike to fit your likes or personality. Painting your frame is a great way to cover and prevent further rusting of an old bike. Painting bikes works well with vintage, muted colors such as teal, mint, and seafoam. When selecting a paint, make sure you choose one intended for outdoor use. Although you can purchase paint intended specifically for bikes, enlisting a paint formulated for metal will work just as well. If your bike has a bell, give it a little pop of a bright color, such as neon orange, or Pepto-Bismol pink. This is a perfect compromise for someone who does not like bright colors, but wants a unique aesthetic for their bike. You can even get creative and paint faces, animals, or designs onto your bike bell or horn. While painting your bike frame is pretty commonplace, painting the spokes provides a unique and interesting bit of color, and is fun to watch as your wheels turn, as it creates a rainbow effect. Although the paint job will eventually wear off with use, painting your bike's tires provides an interesting look—particularly while you ride. To add flair to a vintage bike, for instance, you can paint your tires with white to create a whitewall effect common to vintage cars. Use outdoor paint, such as paint (or spray paint) intended for decks or treated wood. To keep your bike safe and unique, paint your bike with glow-in-the-dark paint. There are many different paint colors, ranging from a plain white to neon colors. Glow in the dark paint is readily available at supermarkets, hardware stores, and craft stores, as well as online. Craft stores are likely to have the widest array of colors. Paint pens are a great way to add personality and pizzazz to your bike, as you can create graffiti characters, doodles, and sketches. If you are a skilled artist, you can showcase your talent by painting scenes onto your bike with a paint pen. To preserve any designs you might create with a paint pen, seal your paint with a spray or paint-on sealant. | Paint the bike frame. Add a pop of color by painting your bike bell. Apply a coat of paint to your wheel spokes. Paint your bike’s tires. Paint your entire bike with glow-in-the-dark paint. Use paint pens to make specialized designs. |
An easy way to throw a great party is to have a themed party. By creating a theme for your party, you can easily make the decorations, food, music, and activities match each other making the party cohesive. Themes can be anything from a certain time period like the fifties to colors like a red and black party. You can also theme a party on a certain holiday like Valentine's Day or The 4th of July. Another great type of house party is a party focused on a specific event. Invite your friends over to watch a television event, or throw a house party for someone's birthday or a holiday. When you throw a house party focused on a specific event it's easy to base the theme off of this as well. Have a Superbowl party for everyone to watch this year's Superbowl game. Theme your decorations and food on football or the teams playing in the Superbowl. Throw a house party for a friend's birthday or for a holiday like New Year's Eve. Invite a group of friends over to watch an award show like the Oscars. Create an elegant feel by using the colors black, white, and gold for your party. You can throw a house party that's based on a specific activity to let all of your guests have fun as a group. Activities like karaoke and dancing are great to focus a party on. Another fun activity focused party is a murder mystery party where each guest is given a role to play and gets to try and figure out the answer to a mystery. | Have a themed party. Invite friends over for a specific event. Throw a party focused on an activity. |
Conversation holds the keys to all the beautiful women beyond her doors. The most important things to do are to open a conversation fearlessly, watch her reaction and realize that it takes lots of practice to converse comfortably. Everyone does it, most people do it frequently, including the girls you think are completely crazy attractive. Just keep it somewhere between classy and normal and you will look good. | Conversation is a cruel mistress who will never fail to frustrate and surprise you. Do not swear a lot, but do not cringe when others do either. |
After 24 hours, there's a high probability that mold is already growing on the carpet. If it's an area rug, roll it up and dispose of it. If it's wall-to-wall carpeting, you may need to hire professionals to remove the carpet for you. Look at the floorboards underneath the carpet and check nearby furniture. There could also be mold on the trim along the base of nearby walls. If you find that the mold has spread, dispose of any moldy items. Clean up the mold or hire a professional to remove the mold from your home. Open all the windows and doors in the room so there's air circulation. Wear goggles and non-porous gloves while you work. Refer to the instructions on your bleach container for specific usage instructions. Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners or you could create dangerous fumes. | Replace water-damaged carpets if they're not cleaned in 24 hours. Check the area around a moldy carpet to see if any mold has spread. Clean up any mold on the floorboards or walls with bleach. |
Although avoiding them and just letting the relationship fade may seem tempting, this method can be even more painful and confusing for your partner. Take the time to sit down and tell the person that you want to break up. It may feel more awkward or painful in the moment, but clearly ending things will be much better in the long run. If you find yourself ignoring your partner's calls or pulling away from them physically, think about why you feel that way. Instead of acting distant, you may need to have a serious conversation about ending the relationship. Be firm and clear with your significant other when you lay out why the relationship isn't working. This may seem a little harsh, but if you do it with compassion, logic can actually help the other person deal with the breakup more smoothly. For example, you could say, “I love spending time with you, but ultimately, I want to get married someday. I know you don't believe in marriage, so I think it's best if we end things now.” If you don't have a very concrete reason, try to center your reasons around the relationship, rather than them as a person. For example, you could say “We seem to have very different goals now” or “Our values just don't match up.” At this point, your significant other is probably feeling discouraged and upset. Try to remember and share the positive experiences you’ve had. Tell them something that you’re grateful for about your time together, such as the experiences you’ve both had or something you’ve learned about yourself. You could say “I’m so glad I met you. Because of you, I’ve learned how to open up to others” or “I’m so grateful for our time together, and I’ll never forget it.” If you haven't been dating for very long, you could mention one of their character traits that you appreciate. For example, you could say, “Your sense of positivity has shown me that I really value that quality in others.” Make sure that you say what you need to say in order to avoid carrying it around as emotional baggage. If your emotions turn negative and tempers start to get out of hand, take a few deep breaths and rein it back in. When you try to explain why you want to break up, it's easy for the other person to feel attacked or blamed for the problems in the relationship. Using “I” language can help reduce this feeling by naming specific issues and how those issues made you feel, rather than just calling out the other person. For example, instead of saying “You never came with me to any family dinners,” try changing it to “I felt lonely and frustrated when I had to go to family dinners alone.” Rather than let the conversation turn into an argument that goes on and on, just tell them, “I’m sorry, but this is the decision I need to make.” If they don't respect your decision and continue to push you, then tell them politely that your decision is final, and then leave. | Make the breakup clear instead of just ghosting the person. Give concrete and logical reasons for why you want to break up. Let them know what you’ve appreciated about the relationship. Express your emotions in a rational way. Use “I” language to explain your feelings without placing blame. Be gentle but firm if they try to convince you to stay together. |
We propose Bayesian hypernetworks: a framework for approximate Bayesian inference in neural networks.A Bayesian hypernetwork, h, is a neural network which learns to transform a simple noise distribution, p = N, to a distribution q := q) over the parameters t of another neural network.We train q with variational inference, using an invertible h to enable efficient estimation of the variational lower bound on the posterior p via sampling.In contrast to most methods for Bayesian deep learning, Bayesian hypernets can represent a complex multimodal approximate posterior with correlations between parameters, while enabling cheap iid sampling of q. In practice, Bayesian hypernets provide a better defense against adversarial examples than dropout, and also exhibit competitive performance on a suite of tasks which evaluate model uncertainty, including regularization, active learning, and anomaly detection. | We propose Bayesian hypernetworks: a framework for approximate Bayesian inference in neural networks. |
Chiptunes are made using sounds that originally came from the sound chips in computer and video game consoles, and you'll need to add those sounds to your program in order to make a chiptune. While there are several ways you can get chiptune sounds, one of the easiest is downloading a VST chiptune plug-in, which will add the sounds you need to your music program so you can start using them to make music. To find free or paid VST chiptune plug-ins, just search “VST chiptune plug-in” online and download one on your computer. Then, follow the instructions for the plug-in to add it to your music program. Some VST chiptune plug-ins you can try are Chipsounds, NESPulse, and Tweakbench Peach. If you're using a chiptune app on a mobile device or an online chiptune maker, you won't need to download a VST plug-in since the sounds you need should already be available to you. In the past, chiptune sounds came directly from their original hardware, like Gameboys and Ataris, but nowadays most of those sounds are available online. However, you can still produce and upload sounds directly from old computer and video game consoles if you have the right equipment. The process will vary depending on the console you're using, but you'll likely need some kind of hardware that plugs into the device, which will let you play sounds on it and then upload them to a computer. If you're interested in using sounds from an old console, you can find a tutorial and the list of hardware you'll need online by searching something like “How to make chiptune sounds on a Gameboy.” You can find old consoles online through websites like eBay and Craigslist. The sound chips used in old computer and gaming consoles were unique to each console, which is why each kind of console produced different sounds. By recreating the unique conditions and limitations of a sound chip in a music program, you can replicate the sounds that sound chip produced. If you want to make chip sounds without a VST plug-in or an actual console, look up the specifications for a console you want to replicate and recreate those settings in your music program. Then, when you lay down notes, they'll sound like the notes produced by the console. For example, if you wanted to replicate the sounds a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) makes, you could look up the specifications for the sound chip used in that model. The specifications would include how many channels the chip had (the NES had 5), what the different channels were, and what the frequency range of each channel was. By matching those conditions in your music program, you could recreate NES sounds. | Use a virtual studio technology (VST) plug-in to easily get chiptune sounds. Upload sounds from consoles if you want to make authentic chiptunes. Try replicating old console sounds yourself if you're up for a challenge. |
There are two types of water filters that could help you get rid of rust in your hair. One type requires you to remove your old shower head and replace it with a new one equipped with a built-in filter. The other type (known as whole house filters) connects to your home's water tank. If you don't own your own home (and therefore don't have access to your water tank), a shower-based water filter is your best option. There are a wide variety of both kinds of filters. Specific directions for installation and use will vary depending on the product you buy. Consult manufacturer directions for more information. Check the filter you’re interested in to ensure it blocks or traps iron. While you can continue using your regular shower water to bathe, switch to bottled water to wash your hair. While in the shower, pour a large bowl of distilled water over your head to wet your hair. Apply your shampoo and work it into a lather. When you’re ready to rinse your hair, pour another large bowl filled with distilled water over your head. Instead of transferring it to a bowl, you could pour the water directly from a jug. Keep a jug of distilled water with a replaceable cap in your shower or bathroom. Cooler water temperatures will minimize the amount of iron that settles in your hair. Use warm and hot water to wash your body, then turn the water temperature down when washing and rinsing your hair. Don't wet your hair unless you need to wash it. Wear a shower cap to prevent your hair from getting wet, or just keep your hair out of the water's path when in the shower. Rust is caused by the reaction between the fine iron particles and water. The faster you dry your hair after bathing, the less likely it is that you’ll get rust in it. Use a blow dryer to speed the drying process along. | Install a water filter in your home. Use distilled water to wash your hair. Wash your hair using cooler water temperatures. Keep your hair dry when bathing. Dry your hair quickly. |
If you feel uncomfortable in silence, then you'll feel internal pressure to fill that silence with speech. You then talk too much to cope with the awkward feelings brought on by the silence. Luckily, you can learn to sit with these feelings through practice. Ask the people who are closest to you to sit with you in silence. Make a pact not to talk for a set period of time. Keep doing this until you don't feel awkward anymore. Hearing is strictly an auditory process. Listening is whole, involving not only the ears, but also the heart, mind, soul, and body. Find genuine interest in being present with people you're speaking with. Give attention, show concern, and prepare yourself to learn something from people you interact with. Put yourself on the back burner and listen without expectation or need to fill space with talks about yourself. When you quiet your talking and place less focus on bringing attention to yourself, you free your focus up to the person you're talking to and for better listening. Good listening is 80% being patient and listening to the other person without interruption and 20% reflecting and following up for more information. Be fully present in those moments, without thinking about the past, future, or your intentions, focus solely on the person speaking to you. Picking up changes in baseline behavior like a person's voice, face, or body language is something good listeners are great at doing. Adapt to those changes accordingly as you listen. If the speaker, your friend, has tension in their voice, face, or body language suddenly, it's up to you to appear non-confrontational and relaxed to mellow out the situation. If the speaker, or your friend, seems emotionally charged and is raising his or her voice suddenly, nod your head in concern or lean forward to make the person feel like they have support in their emotions. When you listen to someone without being judgmental in your responses, you prevent them from shutting down and help them feel a sense of freedom and acceptance. You also gain acceptance from them too. Show respect to the other person and contribute to the conversation instead of rebuking them for beliefs you might not ordinarily agree with. Keep in mind that facial expressions like a visible wince, eye rolls, or body language that shows tension speaks as loudly as any verbal judgmental response would. Accepting someone's ideas does not necessarily mean you agree with them. Keep in mind that understanding through listening does not mean your opinions become mutual in sync with one another. Rationally decide when it is okay to listen and when it is okay to respond and ask follow-up questions. Timing and restraint is everything. Think of the outcome of talking, will it affect the conversation and relationship positively or negatively? Never let your desire to impress ruin how you relate to people. Use the following question as a guideline to help you talk less: “Am I wanting to talk to add true content or am I just trying to fill up space?” | Practice sitting in silence. Be aware of the differences between listening and hearing. Know that listening is all about the other person. Observe body language and tones. Practice being accepting and non-judgmental. Check yourself on whether or not things should be left unsaid. |
Line up the device so that the display sits on the top (or backside) of your wrist. This will allow you to get a clear look at the readout anytime, whether you’re out for a jog or just checking the time. Make sure the display is facing the right way so that it will be visible whenever you look down. It's also possible to strap your Fitbit to an ankle if you need to keep your hands free, though this may skew your stats. Wrap the straps around either side of your wrist until they overlap. Holding the device with one hand, slide the top strap along the series of holes in the bottom strap until you find the setting that feels best. Aim for a fit that's snug but not too tight. You should be able to slide the Fitbit about half an inch up or down your arm without difficulty. Insert the double clasp into the two holes that correspond to your ideal fit, then press them firmly until they click into place. If you’re wearing a model with a traditional buckle, like the Charge 2 or Surge, run the top strap through the buckle, then guide the prong into the desired hole and pull to tighten. Brand new bands can be a little stiff. It may help to flex or practice snapping them closed a few times to loosen them up. To keep the Fitbit from coming undone, make sure the clasps have been pushed all the way through both holes. | Place the Fitbit around your wrist. Adjust the straps until you achieve the desired fit. Secure the straps. |
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to do so. You should see a series of boxes and icons appear on the screen. If the Control Center menu doesn't open, swipe up again. Depending on your iPhone's settings, you may have to unlock your iPhone in order to access the Control Center menu. It's a vertical bar with an image of a sun (a sphere with spokes) on it. Pressing firmly on it for a second will open the Brightness menu. On iPhones 6S and up, you'll use 3D touch to open this menu; this means that if you don't press hard enough, the Brightness menu won't open. It's a circle at the bottom of the screen. The circle will turn orange, signifying that Night Shift is on until midnight. If the Night Shift circle is already orange, Night Shift is currently activated and tapping the circle again will turn off Night Shift. Night Shift will turn off automatically at midnight. If you want Night Shift to activate and deactivate on a schedule instead, you can set up a Night Shift schedule. Press the Home button twice to do so. Your iPhone will use Night Shift for your display until you either turn off Night Shift or reach midnight. | Open your iPhone's Control Center menu. Long-press on the "Brightness" bar. Tap Night Shift. Close the Control Center menu. |
Tetanus is preventable by getting immunized (vaccinated). In the U.S., virtually all infants get vaccinated with a series of DTaP shots, which contain protective antibodies against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. However, protection generally lasts only about 10 years against tetanus infection, so booster shots are needed in early and later adulthood. In the U.S., tetanus boosters are recommended every 10 years, starting at the age of 19. People who get tetanus usually get vaccinated as part of their treatment because getting the condition does not provide immunity from it in the future. Cleaning and disinfecting any deep wound, especially punctures of your feet), is important to kill any C. tetani bacteria and prevent them from producing toxin in your body. After the bleeding has stopped, thoroughly rinse your wound with clean water or saline solution if you have any. Then clean the wound with some antibacterial alcohol-based sanitizer before covering it up with a clean bandage. Antibiotic creams, such as Neosporin and Polysporin, also work well. They don't promote faster healing, but they discourage bacterial growth and infection. Change your dressing / bandage regularly, at least once a day or whenever it gets wet or dirty. Most cases of tetanus develop due to stepping on something sharp that's covered in animal feces or contaminated dirt that contains spores of C. tetani bacteria — nails, glass and splinters, for examples. As such, wearing sturdy footwear with thicker soles, especially while on farms or in rural areas, is a good preventative strategy. Always wear flip-flops or sandals when walking on the beach and wading into shallow water. Don't forget to also protect your hands when working outdoors or in shops. Wear thicker gloves made from leather or a similar material. | Get vaccinated. Quickly treat wounds. Wear appropriate footwear. |
Ask a hairdresser what your face shape is, then look below for some reference on what styles might look good on you. Round face: The best hairstyle for round faces definitely has to be long length, long layers, and a long fringe, hair parted down the side. If you have the length already, get to the hairdressers and add some face shaping, wispy layers - you will be surprised at how much difference this can make to your style. Oval face: There isn't "one" best hairstyle for oval shaped faces - there are many! Lucky for you, you suit almost any hairstyle, as long as it doesn't hide your features, and is styled correctly. If your hair is short at the moment, and you feel you have the willpower, then grow your hair out. Experiment with angled and long, wispy fringes or layers, while its growing, to give your style new looks. This will also stop you from getting bored and having it cut short again. Heart face: The best hairstyles that will do wonders for you heart shaped faces will include the following: Side parts, long, soft layers, a soft side sweeping fringe, highlights/low lights, long, full waves and curls minus the frizz. Just remember, you need to create volume around the bottom of your face, and make it soft and sleek at the top, to balance out your face shape and show off your features! Square face: Hairstyles that have long, soft layers towards the top of the head are an instant disguise for a square jaw. Soften your square face with waves and curls, which will also add some femininity to your style. Whether you opt for a long or short style, remember not to go too short or too long. A couple of inches below or above the chin is perfect. Add a sweeping side fringe to soften your wide forehead, and you will look fabulous. Diamond face: Most hairstyles would look complimentary on you, but hairstyles that would look great on you are ones with side parts and/or layers. All shampoos are meant to clean your hair, though some could also de-frizz hair, moisturize dry hair, protect colored/highlighted hair, or deep-clean oily hair. If your hair is greasy, try going to a salon or looking online for tips and tricks on how to get it less greasy. Also get shampoos and conditioners that suit your hair type. You can do a lot of things with hair. Try straightening, curling, or crimping it, or style your hair into beachy waves, a fishtail braid, a side ponytail, a messy bun... the possibilities are endless. If your hair is frizzy or dry and you don't have any time to do anything to it, try an anti-frizz spray, mousse, or a leave-in conditioner. Then, wear it however you wish. For example, you could wear it up in a ponytail, or down naturally. | Get a good haircut that flatters you. Always wash your hair. Try to change your hairstyle. |
Don't give up the fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish, and avocados after your baby is born. The period after you give birth is an important window for making sure your skin continues to get the vitamins it needs to renew itself and recover from stretching. Don't go on a crash diet to lose weight after pregnancy. Lose it gradually, just as you gained it gradually, so your skin has time to tighten itself. Continue hydrating yourself with plenty of water to help your skin retain elasticity. Now that the baby has been born, you are no longer limited to exercises that are safe to do during pregnancy. Exercise four or five times a week, focusing in the following areas: Strength training. Building strong muscles helps your skin tighten up. Try weightlifting, and work with a trainer to figure out what exercises are right for you. Cardio workouts. Swimming, running, and biking keep your circulation healthy and help your skin bounce back into shape. If you do end up with a few stretch marks - which can happen even if you take preventative measures - treat them while they're still new. Apply a stretch mark salve containing glycolic acid to your abdomen, sides, and wherever red streaks have appeared. Prescription creams containing retinoids, which should not be ingested while you are pregnant or nursing, have also been shown to help with stretch marks. Using glycolic acid and retinoids at the same time may produce better results than using the products on their own. If these products just aren't making the marks go away, laser treatments for stretch mark removal are an effective choice. | Continue eating foods that nourish your skin. Ramp up the exercise. Treat stretch marks. |
Rather than just saying "hello" or immediately starting on your pitch, start your call by greeting the recipient professionally. Use the recipients name in your greeting, trying to remain as formal as possible. For example, try "Good morning/evening, mr./mrs./ms. ____." Afterwards, immediately introduce yourself by name and introduce your business. Use only your first name, unless you are the owner of the business. Say briefly what your business can do for them, but not exactly what you offer. For example, say "we save local businesses money" instead of "we offer cheap accounting services." This makes the recipient curious about exactly how you can save them money. In many cases, you will have a standard script to follow. However, it can be difficult to read off the script directly with any real fluidity, and you may lose your place if you are interrupted. To remedy this problem, memorize your script but only keep a list of key points in front of you. This will help you pick up your place and make your speech more natural. Thank them for taking your call. Promise that you won't waste their precious time and that you will soon let them get back to their busy schedule. Bring up the reason for your call as a question, like "would you be interested in a product that you could lower your accounting costs while maintaining the same quality?" Focus on what your product can do for them, not the product itself. If you're not talking to someone who can make business decisions, keep working until you get to them. Use questions to assess the prospect's needs and identify how your product or service can remedy them. When pitching your product or service, focus on the benefits you can provide your customer. Tell them how it can save them time or money, increase profits, or improve their lives and happiness. It may help to explain what your product has done for others, with numbers to back this up. If possible, describe your benefits in the same language (the same terms) in which your prospect described their problems. This builds trust between you. Have your prospect commit to a meeting for more information or to see your product or service in action. Ideally, you'd close the sale over the phone, but in many cases this is just not possible. If nothing else, encourage them to consider your proposition and give them contact information so that they can reach you if they decide they want to know more. | Have a standard, professional greeting. Follow a guide. Thank the recipient for their time. Identify the prospect's needs. Pitch your product. Make them commit. |
If you happen to run into her in a public setting, you can choose to simply walk up to her and start talking to her. This by far the most direct approach, and might take some guts. However, you can definitely do it and pull it off with a little luck. When you approach her: Stand straight with good posture. Don't act like you’re nervous or uncomfortable. Smile. Make sure your clothes look nice. Act relaxed – as if you have plenty of time. Texting is great because it won't really be in her face. Ultimately, she’ll see the text and then be able to respond (if she wants to) on her own time. However, when texting her, remember to keep it short. In addition, don't ask to hang out with her right away. Instead, engage in some light banter, joke with her, and ask her how she's doing. You could start off texting her something simple like "Hey! Long time, no talk." She might respond she doesn't know who you are, and then you can take the conversation from there. If she does know who you are, ask her how she's doing. Consider texting her about something you think she finds interesting. For example, if she's really into politics, say you were watching the latest election results and thought of her. There are many ways to contact her on social media. You could send a message (keep it short), like one of her posts (on Facebook), or simply comment on something she posts or says. In addition, you could also tag her in a photograph – reminding her of the good times you once had together. Tag her in a photo and write,"Good times!" If you message her on social media, send her something short like, "Long time, no talk. What's going on?" Calling her is very direct and could be awkward. However, it could also be the simplest and easiest way to reestablish contact. Ultimately, you need to make the decision as to whether you want to contact her in a direct way (like calling) or in a more indirect way (like texting or on social media). If you call her, you may want to start off by honestly explaining yourself. Introduce yourself and then say, "I remember that good time we had last fall, and I was wondering what you were up to." If you call her and she doesn't answer, don't call back. Leave a message or a missed call. If she wants to contact you, she will. | Approach her in person. Text her. Contact her on social media. Call her. |
Building a positive home for your child depends on consistency and predictability. Children require set times to wake, sleep, eat, and do other activities to feel safe and secure. Having erratic schedules can lead to cranky, confused children that act out. Research shows that even though kids may hate bedtime, it's good for helping them regulate emotion, fight impulses, and manage time. Help your child learn self-discipline by creating a predictable schedule for activities like waking up, eating breakfast, eating snack after school, attending extracurricular practice, doing homework, completing chores, and preparing for bed. Limit-setting is another necessary aspect of establishing structure in your home environment. Creating a set of rules to follow in your household lets your children understand the parameters of behavior—what's off-limits and what's acceptable. This builds a foundation for other environments your child may enter, such as daycare, relative's homes, or school. Sit down with your partner, if you have one, and devise a set of rules that are clear and easy to understand. Post the rules somewhere they can be seen regularly like on a memo board or clipped to a magnet on the fridge. Your rules might include, for instance, "No running through the house," "No jumping on furniture," "No telling lies," and "No hitting or teasing your siblings." Once you have established ground rules and shared them with your children, be sure to follow through with any consequences for rule-breaking. Consequences should also be clear to your children on the outset. For example, if you have a rule that everyone needs to remove all their belongings from the living room by bedtime, a consequence may be to take anything that's left behind for a period of time or require that they complete a chore in order to retrieve the items. Make sure you follow through on consequences every time as failing to do so presents an opportunity for a power struggle between you and your child. You may even consider getting your children involved in making the rules and coming up with consequences that they think are fair. This will help them to feel appreciated and increase the chances that they will comply with the rules. It's beneficial that children are allowed to contribute to the household in whatever way they can. This helps them develop a strong work ethic, recognize how they can positively contribute to their environment, and appreciate cleanliness and organization. It can be helpful to create a chore chart to place in your kitchen or other common area that clearly states each child's responsibilities. | Stick to a relatively predictable routine. Set clear household rules. Be consistent with discipline. Assign age-appropriate chores. |
Before adding pasta water to something like bread or soup, allow it to cool enough that you can taste it. You may find the flavor of the water would not go well with your recipe. In this case, try to use the pasta water for something other than cooking. Pasta water should not be used for cleaning purposes. It is very starchy and, if you boiled something like vegetables in the water, it may be discolored. This can stain surfaces, so do not use pasta water to clean. Pasta water can only be re-used so many times. If you cook pasta in the same water twice, it will become increasingly starchy as it draws more water from the pasta. Eventually, it will become too thick to use. If you reuse the same water to boil pasta over and over again, discard the water after it gets thick and cloudy. | Test the flavor before saving pasta water. Avoid using pasta water for cleaning. Discard the water when it gets too cloudy. Finished. |
You'll wrap your skirt components around these coils. You'll do this with a leftover piece of spinner shaft wire. First, make a 90-degree bend on one end of the wire. After making the bend, thread a length of lawnmower cable coil onto the wire past the bend. Finally, lock the thread into your vise. You'll need only half the length of the material for your skirt. (You can save the rest for another spinner.) You'll be making two skirts for your spinner, an underskirt and an overskirt. Use the larger portion for the underskirt and the smaller for the overskirt. Evenly distribute the strands of skirt material around the cable coil, then tie them to the coil at its middle. As you tie the strands in place, periodically coat the tying string with head cement before adding another layer of strands. Be sure the strands lay flat against the coil and cover it completely. Finish by tying several half-hitches in the tying string, and cover it with 2 coats of head cement, pausing to let the first coat dry before adding the second. Let it dry thoroughly before continuing. Place the other coil on your tying vise as described previously, then cut the strands of material for the overskirt in half again. Tie them to their coil by their bases instead of in the middle as you did for the underskirt; cement the tying string periodically as you did for the underskirt and again when finishing tying. Be sure both the underskirt and overskirt have a nice, full appearance. | Cut two equal lengths of lawnmower cable coil. Create an extender for your fly-tying vise. Cut your skirt material in half. Divide the cut half into two parts, one being twice the size of the other. Make the underskirt. Make the overskirt. |
Sure, you can approach a man who is staring at you and start up a conversation. He can like talking to you and fall for you even more…or he can get more and more intrigued by the beautiful woman he saw walking by and may want to know even more about her. Let his eyes rest on you and wait for him to approach you instead. Or, if you know you'll see him again, come up to him the next time. Of course, if you really want to go up to him, he can be intrigued and find that refreshing, too. You don't have to be so dainty if it's not your style. Guys find nothing sexier than women with their own lives. Having a meaningful and fulfilling life where you pursue your career or passion and have a few hobbies or interests that you care about will make you a person who is worth knowing. Whether you want to be a writer or just really love painting, the guy will be much more into you if he sees that there are so many things that you care about that aren't him. If all you do is watch TV and wait for him to call, then he won't be as intrigued. Doing a lot of interesting things will also make you a more interesting person who is worth getting to know. If the guy thinks your schedule is wide open because you're not doing anything, then he'll be less likely to chase you, because he'll always know where to find you: at home. Guys can be intimidated by girls with a lot of confidence, but they are also deeply attracted to them. Let him see that you love who you are and what you have to offer to the world. Instead of being insecure, always complaining, or looking to the guy for validation, know that the validation comes from within. If you're happy with who you are, the guy will be happier with who you are, because he'll know that he can enjoy your company instead of trying to validate you all the time. Of course, everyone can work on being more confident. In the meantime, you can start spending more time doing what you love, having open body language and good posture, and addressing those pesky things you don't like about yourself. You've got to get your flirt on if you want the man to chase you. You have to make eye contact, play with your hair, tease him a little bit, and even maybe blush and get a little bit girly to catch his eye. You can playfully touch him on the arm, give him a little smile even when nothing is funny, and just be playful and fun when you're together. The flirtation is supposed to spark his interest, and to give him a taste of what it would be like if you were together. Keep it light, fun, and exciting. Don't come on too strong. Flirt a bit, and then pull back. Make him work for it. Find whatever sexy means to you and go for it. If it means getting your hair and nails done, then do it. If it means having the natural look and just wearing a bit of lip balm and a big smile, do that too. You can wear sexy clothes or just flattering clothes that make you feel great. Do whatever makes you feel confident and gives you the feeling that you're taking care with your appearance. If you want a man to chase you, then you've got to put in some effort. This is not to say that you should do anything that feels unnatural. You want him to chase you, not some version of you that wears five pounds of makeup and uncomfortable stilettos. Don't talk too much about hanging out with other guys, or the guy will see that you're trying a little too hard to get his attention. Instead, let him see you talking to other guys, and be yourself when you talk to them. Don't laugh too hard, touch the guys too much, or make it look like you're making way too much of an effort to make the guy feel jealous. It should happen naturally. Whether you're hanging out or walking with another crush or just a platonic guy friend, be engaged and interested and the guy will be jealous. Though it's totally dumb, it's true that having other guys interested in you will make you more desirable. The guy will want you even more if he sees that other people want you, too. Make sure not to take this too far, though. If the guy always sees you around other guys, he may think that you're just a big flirt or that you're not interested in him, anyway. | Catch him staring at you and walk right by. Have your own life. Wow him with your confidence. Flirt with him. Stay sexy. Let him see you getting attention from other men. |
If you only want to double space one part of the document you can use the mouse to highlight specific text, or you can highlight the entire document by pressing Ctrl+A. Whatever text is highlighted will be double spaced. This will set the highlighted text to double spaced. In newer versions of WordPad, you can click the Line Spacing button in the Paragraph section of the toolbar and select “2” for double spaced. You can switch back to single spacing by selecting the text that you want to change and pressing Ctrl+1. You can switch to 1.5 line spacing by pressing Ctrl+5. | Highlight the text that you want to double space. Press Ctrl+2. |
Warm a small bowl of oil and massage it into your scalp. The oil will help moisturize your scalp and reduce flaking. If you want to use a natural oil, 5% tea tree oil has been shown to help in studies. Pure olive oil and pure peanut oil are sometimes recommended instead, but their use is controversial since they may provide food for dandruff-causing fungus. Rumors about the harmful effects of mineral oil, such as it containing toxins or clogs your pores, are probably unfounded, as long as you use pure mineral oil sold as a skin care product. Products that make claims to relieve dandruff are tested by the FDA and would not be allowed to be on the market if they were harmful or contained toxins. Gently warm the oil. Do not heat it too hot to handle, especially not to smoking temperatures. While this treatment may reduce dense dandruff faster than a single anti-dandruff shampoo application, it will be more effective if you leave the oil in for several hours. A shower cap may be handy to keep your hair clean during this time. Water alone will likely be ineffective at removing the oil. Instead, remove the oil with several applications of shampoo. If this is not enough to remove the oil, try leaving conditioner on your hair for 10 minutes, then rinsing out. A small amount of liquid dish soap can be used as a last resort, but it may damage or dry out your hair. A tar-based shampoo may also work, and will also help remove additional dandruff, but many people find this substance unpleasant due to its smell and ability to stain. Many oil treatments and long-term care shampoos can also be effective at reducing dandruff if left in for eight hours, typically overnight. Look for an anti-dandruff shampoo that contains both coal tar and keratolytics. If it does not advertise keratolytics, or substances which dissolve dead skin cells, look for urea, salicylic acid, or sulfur in the ingredients list. Find a well-fitting shower cap before you apply these, if you intend to sleep with them in your hair. | Apply warm mineral oil. Leave the oil in for several hours. Wash the oil off with shampoo or a mild detergent. Use medications overnight. |
Spray your vinegar-detergent mixture onto the shower and tub surfaces. Allow it to set for 10-15 minutes so that the ingredients have time to penetrate the dried on soap scum, mildew, and mineral deposits. If your shower doesn't have soap scum, mildew, and mineral deposits, then you don't need to let the product set. Scrub your shower surfaces with your non-abrasive applicator, paying special attention to areas with thicker grime. As you clean, apply additional cleaning solution as needed. For example, if your cleaner dries before you get to that section, you can apply additional cleaner. Do not scrub with hard-bristle brushes, scouring pads, or metal pads because they will scratch your fiberglass. Use a cup to splash cold water onto all of the surfaces to remove the cleaning solution and the grime. You will likely need to rinse areas more than once to remove all of the product. If you have a handheld shower head, you can use it instead of a cup. | Apply the cleaning solution to your shower. Use a sponge, cloth, or soft-bristle brush to work in the product. Rinse with cold water. |
One person cannot lead a successful strike. Instead, you’ll need all unionized members on board. Begin talking about why you think a strike is necessary. Remember not to talk about striking on your employer's premises or during work hours. Begin by talking to other workers you trust. Has someone complained about your wages, benefits, hours, or working conditions? This is someone who thinks like you and probably will help plan a strike. Keep your discussions as secretive as possible. If management gets wind of the strike, they’ll try to divide the union membership. If you’re part of a national union or other overseeing organization, you will need to contact them before you go on strike. The union can give you suggestions and help outline any requirements your strike must meet to have the union's support. If your agreement has a “no strike” provision, then you can't strike. Your strike is illegal and your employer can fire you. Take out your collective bargaining agreement and read it. If you don't understand the document, retain a labor lawyer. Contact your local or state bar association for a referral. Your national union also probably has legal counsel who can help you understand your rights. Even if you have the right to strike, not all strikes are lawful. For example, you can't strike to force your company to stop doing business with another company. You also can't strike to force your employer to do something illegal. You can strike for economic conditions, such as higher pay, better benefits, shorter hours, and better working conditions. You can also strike to protest unfair labor practices. Examples in the U.S. include spying on the union, refusing to bargain with the union, or giving wage increases to employees to keep them from joining the union. In the U.S., federal law requires that you provide certain notices to your employer to terminate your collective bargaining agreement. You also need to wait a certain amount of time before you can strike. If you don't wait, then the strike will be illegal unless you are protesting unfair labor conditions. This is a complicated area of law, so talk to your national union or your lawyer. You don't want to strike at the wrong time, since your employer might be able to fire you as a result. Each country has its own labor laws, so you should understand what can happen to you if you choose to strike. In the U.S., the consequences will depend on whether you are striking for economic reasons or because of unfair labor practices. Economic strikers can't be fired, but your employer can replace you. At the end of the strike, you are not entitled to be hired back. However, you are entitled to be recalled to jobs when there is an opening. Unfair labor practice strikers are entitled to reinstatement at the end of the strike. They may also be awarded back pay. If you want to go ahead with the strike, you’ll need to form committees. These committees will be in contact with each other, but each will have certain well-defined tasks. Consider forming the following committees: General strike committee. This committee oversees everything and keeps detailed records. Negotiating committee. This committee works directly with management to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. Picketing committee. Members of this committee raise public awareness by coordinating legal picketing. Publicity committee. This committee works directly with the news media and other public officials to spread the word about what you are fighting for. If you have a small workplace, you might combine the picketing and publicity committees. Financial committee. This group will help members support themselves without a paycheck. | Spread the word to other union members. Contact your national union. Read your collective bargaining agreement. Strike for a legitimate purpose. Pay attention to timing. Identify the consequences of striking. Form committees. |
There are times when you want to make a document more accessible. You can give anyone with the link access or make the document entirely public. You can limit the amount of editing power that anonymous users have over the document. This will open the Sharing window. This will expand the Sharing window with more options. You will also see a link that goes directly to the file. You will have three options for sharing the link with others: On - Public on the web - Anyone can access the document, even if they don't have the link. Search engines will crawl the document, and it may appear on search results. No Google account is required. On - Anyone with the link - Anyone that visits the link will be able to access the document. No Google account is required. Off - Specific people - This reverts the document back to sharing with people that you specify (see the previous section). If you've chosen either of the "On" options, you'll be able to determine the level of editing power that anonymous visitors will have. If you don't want anyone to make changes, select "Can view" from the "Access" menu. Since you're sharing the document with anyone that has the link, most people who open the document will be logged in anonymously. You won't be able to track their changes to the document. By default, any editors can add more people to the editor list, as well as change other users' permissions. You can lock the document down by selecting "Only the owner". Click the "Change" link at the very bottom of the Sharing window to set who can add people and change permissions. Only the owner will be able to delete the document completely. The link is located at the top of the Sharing window. Anyone with the link will be able to access the document. You can share your link via email, chat, SMS, or other methods. You can use a URL shortening service if you need to tweet the link or want it to look cleaner. | Decide if you want to make the document public. Open the document you want to share and click "Share" in the upper-right corner. Click the "Advanced" option. Click the "Change" link next to "Private" to set who can access the file. Set permissions. Set who can add more people or make permissions changes. Share your link. |
The matcha green tea powder will help even out your skin tone and reduce inflammation caused by acne. You can find it at an Asian grocery store, a well-stocked grocery store, or a tea shop. You can also buy it online. Choose only one of these options. If you use all three, your mask will be too runny. Here are the benefits of each option: Honey is naturally hydrating and antibacterial. It will kill the acne-causing bacteria while keeping your skin silky-soft. Yogurt is moisturizing. It will also help tone, brighten, and gently exfoliate your skin. Use water if you just want a quick, simple mask. It is perfect if you don't like having a lot of stuff on your face. If it is too thick, add a little bit of water. If the mixture is too thin, add some more honey or yogurt; if you are making a simple mask, then add a little bit more matcha powder. Gently massage the mask into your skin using small, circular motions. Avoid the sensitive area around the eyes. You can use this mask once or twice a week. Do not reuse any old mixtures, however; make a new mask each time. | Add 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder into a small bowl. Add some honey, water, or yogurt. Stir the ingredients with a fork until the mixture is smooth. Apply the mask to your face and wait 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse the mask off with lukewarm water, and gently pat it dry with a towel. |
Once the plaster has dried on your pond's base, you can start to paint it with acrylic craft paint that you can find at most arts and crafts stores. Use a brush to lay down basecoats for large details like the bottom of the pond and the area around the pond. You can also draw smaller details like fish or animals directly onto the plaster base. Remember to try to stay within your theme and choose colors that fit the aesthetic of your pond. The color of the bottom of your pond area will dictate the color of pond after you pour the resin in. Bright greens and browns work well with a koi pond. Browns, grays, and light greens work well with a toxic sludge pond. Add the impression of depth by painting the middle of your pond a darker shade than the outer edges of your pond. Adding details to your pond and the area around your pond will add complexity to your model. Consider adding things like miniature fish, lily pads, ducks, rabbits, or other wildlife created out of clay. To create these small additions, use a polymer clay to form them before heating them in an oven to harden them. Other details you can add include large rock formations, waterfalls, people, lamp posts, or anything else that you can imagine. Once these tiny clay details have hardened, you can paint them to add depth to them. Once your paint has dried, glue them to your miniature pond with gorilla glue or superglue. Gluing things into the hole that you gorged for the pond will make them appear as if they are swimming in the pond once your pour your resin. If you want your details to appear like they are floating on water, you'll have to glue them to the surface of your resin once it has dried. Instead of creating clay models for all the details in your miniature pond, you can use things that you find in your garden. Gather up pebbles, small stones, leaves, or tufts of grass from your yard and glue them around the exterior of your pond. You can also use small seashells if you are creating a coastal miniature pond. | Paint the plaster base. Create other details around your pond. Paint and attach your details to the model's base. Use things you find in nature to decorate your pond. |
If the number you are trying to call begins with "001164," all the information you need to make the call from Australia is already included, and you can dial exactly as it appears. 0011 is the exit code for Australia. To make any international phone call from Australia, you need to start with these digits. 64 is the country code for New Zealand. Anyone calling from any other country dials this after the exit code to reach New Zealand. The phone number you were given might include the area code, especially if the phone owner knows you are not local to his area. If the number contains eight digits or more, the area code is probably included. Dial 001164 followed by the full number. The only exception is for some New Zealand cellular phone numbers, which can be up to nine digits long and thus "trick" you into thinking an area code is included. If your call does not go through, hang up and try again with 001164 2 followed by the number. 2 is the area code for all cellular phone in New Zealand. If you are calling a mobile phone, the area code is 2. Otherwise, look up the city or general region of the person or organization you are trying to reach and use the matching area code: Auckland: 9 Wellington: 4 Christchurch: 3 Hastings, Manawatu, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wairarapa, Wanganui: 6 Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson, Queenstown, The South Island, Timaru: 3 Bay of Plenty, Hamilton, Rotorua, Tauranga: 7 Whangarei: 9 Once you've found the correct area code, dial the exit code (0011), the country code for New Zealand (64), the area code for a specific region within New Zealand, then the number you are trying to reach. | If the number begins with 001164, dial it exactly. If the number is eight digits or longer, try dialing 001164 followed by the full number. If the number is only seven digits long, look up the area code. Dial 001164, then the area code, then the number. |
In this way, the student can understand music theory more fully. Doing so without an instrument can prove boring, unfruitful, and sometimes even pointless. The practical side often brings to life the reasons you've already highlighted above. The piano or the guitar can be the best choices for this, since they are versatile instruments and offer a broad range of sounds. Additionally, the layout of the keyboard (on the piano) and the fretboard (on the guitar) facilitate visualizing chords and scales while the student practices. | If the student does not already play an instrument, teaching the basics of an instrument and how to play it will encourage the learner to apply what has been learned. Select an instrument that isn't too complicated and that is generally acceptable and useful. |
Human trafficking generally takes on one of two forms. In any form of trafficking, however, traffickers take individuals against their will and use the individuals for various illicit reasons. Often, traffickers recruit people by making fraudulent advertisements and promising legitimate jobs.The first type of human trafficking, sex trafficking, occurs when victims are exploited and forced to perform sexual acts against their will. Trafficking victims can be forced to work on the street or in establishments that offer sexual services (e.g., brothels, strip clubs, and pornography production houses). These establishments are often disguised as massage parlors, escort services, adult bookstores, modeling studios, and bars. The second kind of human trafficking, labor trafficking, occurs when individuals are forced into indentured servitude. Usually, labor trafficking victims end up in sweatshops, commercial agricultural situations, domestic situations, construction sites, and in restaurants. Trafficking victims are kept against their will through the use of intimidation, fear, abuse, and physical control. While each scenario of human trafficking can differ, there are some common threads that have been found to be good indicators that human trafficking is taking place. If you are in a location where you see indications of trafficking, report the activity. Examples of visible indicators include: Heavy security at commercial establishments. This might include barred windows, locked doors, isolated locations, and electronic surveillance. Often, women will never be allowed to leave without an escort. Victims will often live at the same location together and will be transported to work sites by guards. In labor trafficking scenarios, workers will not be allowed to leave and they will likely be guarded by traffickers. Victims will usually be kept under surveillance at all times (e.g., when going to the doctor). In public places, guards will disguise themselves as friends or interpreters. Most trafficking victims will never admit or volunteer information about the situation. This happens because the victims are scared and concerned for their safety and well being. However, trafficked individuals usually take on certain characteristics that make them identifiable as victims. Look for these types of indicators when you speak with or come across individuals you think might be human trafficking victims. Remember, just because an individual exhibits these indicators does not mean they are 100% a trafficking victim. However, if you notice that an individual exhibits some of these indicators, you should report the activity. Law enforcement will investigate the possible trafficking in more depth. The following characteristics may be exhibited by those being held against their will as victims of human trafficking: Health characteristics, which include malnutrition, dehydration, poor personal hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases, signs of sexual abuse, bruising, broken bones, critical illnesses, and psychological disorders. Other signs that an individual is being controlled by someone else, including individuals that do not hold their own identification documents, who suffer from verbal or psychological abuse, and those who do not carry or control their own money. If you are in a location where you believe someone is the victim of human trafficking, ask yourself some common questions to get a better idea of the situation. If the answers you think up lead you to believe someone is the victim of human trafficking, contact law enforcement as soon as possible. For example, if you see someone or something that exhibits signs of human trafficking, ask yourself: Whether the person looks free to leave Whether the person looks physically or emotionally abused Whether the person has valid forms of identification and whether he or she is in possession of those documents Whether the person seems to be getting paid for their work Whether the individual lives at home or somewhere near the work site How the individual arrived to the work site (i.e., on his or her own or did someone else take them) Whether the person or their family seems to have been threatened Whether the person fears leaving the job The U.S. Department of State offers online training materials to help you identify victims. Because human trafficking is such a hidden crime, the first step in helping victims and catching criminals is being able to identify the victims. The training video will walk you through what human trafficking is, how to identify it, and common themes of trafficking (e.g., recognizing vulnerable populations). Take the class when you have a chance so you can learn about human trafficking and how to fight it. | Understand the different forms of human trafficking. Look for visible indicators of trafficking. Know the profile of a trafficked person. Ask questions if you suspect an individual is a victim. Take part in human trafficking awareness training. |
The Waterlox Original Sealer should be used as a basecoat for every stain job you do. After, if you want a medium semi-gloss sheen, you can add more coats of this finish to achieve the desired effect. This produces a 75º gloss level immediately after finishing, which will fade to a 50-55º gloss level over the first few months after application. The gloss level is the measurement of paint sheen (how shiny/glossy the paint will be) once it's dried. This finish should be used only as a last topcoat of stain, on top of several basecoats of the Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish. It will provide a lower gloss level compared to the other finishes available. This finish produces a 20-25º gloss level. Apply this finish as a final topcoat over several coats of Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish. This will give your wood surface a shiny, high-gloss look. This product produces an 85º gloss level with a shiny appearance. | Pick Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish for a basecoat and a medium sheen. Choose Waterlox Original Satin Finish for a lower sheen finish. Try Waterlox Original High Gloss Finish for a more glossy finish. |
Ideally, you should only apply beard pomade after a warm shower. Warm water helps open up your pores and raise up your beard hairs. This makes them more receptive to treatment and styling. Use a beard shampoo if you have it. Otherwise, you can get away with using a face wash, as long as it's not too harsh (if it's made for dealing with acne, don't use it for your beard). In either case, use a small amount, and rub it gently into your beard so it lathers. Massage the product into your skin and rinse well. Dry off your beard right after you get out of the shower. Don't be too rough with the towel, or you might rip out some hairs and end up with a less than full looking beard. It doesn't need to be bone dry, but it shouldn't be drenched either. | Take a shower. Wash your beard. Towel off. |
You may want to include information about alternative activities, in case a parent or guardian does not want their child to participate in the activity. For example, if the parent or guardian does not want their child to go on a trip, what will the child do instead? If there is an in-class activity that involves eating cake, what can a child do or eat if they are not permitted to have cake? If the trip requires chaperones, include an option for parents to volunteer. Ask for the parents’ contact information so you can reach out before the trip. Provide a date where you will contact the parent to let them know. At the bottom of the permission slip, you can write “Special Comments or Instructions: _________.” This gives the parent or guardian space to include anything that you may not have explicitly asked for. You can also write permission slips in a letter format. Start the slip with “Dear (parent or guardian)”. Use a friendly tone, include all relevant details in sentence format, and close the letter with a comment that invites further communication. For example, you can write, “If you have any questions or would like further information, don't hesitate to reach out.” | Include information about alternative activities. Invite chaperones. Leave space for comments. Frame the slip as a letter. |
Find a big area with lots of places to climb and hide. Play with water guns; put non-staining red dye in them. If you are shot with the water in your head or torso, you're dead and you must lay down until the games are over. The victim or the killer should text the game-maker so they can mark them dead on a list. The game is most fun when it goes on for one to two hours. The time it takes depends on the number of people and how large an area you've chosen. The last person standing is the winner. Let players decide a tribute name and what district they are from. You can even do reaping, and have someone be Caesar Flickerman and do interviews. | Get as many friends as you can. Set up a cornucopia. Play. Alert the game-maker. Continue playing. Declare the winner. Add even more fun. |
For a more subtle style, choose a low pair of heels. If you are going out for the night, consider wearing a set of pumps for a sexy touch. Heels look great with dresses and skirts in particular. When wearing knee-high socks, pick a heel in a similar color to keep your look balanced. For instance, wear black pumps with black knee-high socks. For a cute, classic look, go with a pair of Mary Jane heels, know for their buckled strap. Wear this with your knee-highs for a night out at the bar or going out on a date, for example. If you want a shoe to wear when running errands, going to school, or hanging out with your friends, try pairing flats with your socks. You can choose a simple neutral flat or go with a flat with buckles or studs for added interest. Wear flats in the spring, summer, and fall. If you wear them in the winter, you may slip if walking on snow or ice, as flats are not very slip-resistant. Flats look particularly cute with knee-high socks, a patterned skirt, and a neutral top. Ankle boots look great with knee-high socks for both casual and dressy looks. For instance, wear these with shorts and a tee or with a cocktail dress for a cute, stylish outfit. Ankle boots are a great choice no matter what season. In the winter, you can choose a waterproof or slip resistant option. Wear knee-high socks with a jersey dress and ankle boots with a small heel for a cute and flirty date night outfit. If you want a dramatic statement shoe, try wearing boots that are 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) shorter than the height of your socks. If you’d like, you can scrunch your socks down for a cute touch. This looks great with a stylish dress or skirt, for instance. You can go with a slightly A-line cut for a classic silhouette. Also consider wearing a pair of sheer tights underneath if you want another layer. While wearing knee-high boots is still a bold look, adding another layer keeps your look balanced and toned down. | Go with a pair of heels for a flirty, dressy option. Wear a pair of flats with your socks for a casual style. Try a pair of ankle boots for a versatile choice. Rock knee-high boots with your knee-high socks for a bold choice. |
If you have been getting poor grades on homework assignments, it's time to up your game and put a little more effort into them. Even if each assignment is not worth that much, your cumulative grade for homework can be a big chunk of your final grade. Be sure you understand what you are supposed to do before you leave class. If you have any questions about how to complete the homework assignment, ask your teacher for clarification. Always read the directions (or listen to them) and follow them precisely. Don't be lazy and write fewer words than were asked of you or neglect to show your work. Always write down when each assignment is due and hand it in on time. There's nothing worse than getting points off for handing in an assignment late because you forgot that it was due! If keeping track of your assignments in a planner or a digital calendar helps keep you organized, then be sure to record all of your homework assignments there. Try planning out a specific time to complete each assignment, and be sure to take other obligations into consideration. For example, if you know that you have a basketball game on Thursday and will only have one hour to work on homework, don't put off any assignments until Thursday that can be completed on Wednesday. If you missed any assignments because you were absent or because you simply didn't do them, ask your teacher if you can hand them in late. While you may only get partial credit for make-up work, it's definitely better than having a zero for that assignment. Ask about the possibility of making up in-class assignments that you missed as well as homework. Offer to come to the classroom during lunchtime or a free period to work on them. Try asking your teacher to revise an essay, re-take a test, or re-do a project that you got a bad grade on. You could suggest that the teacher could replace the grade or average the two grades together. Your teacher may be willing to let you do this if you seem committed to bringing your grade up. Try to focus on substantive assignments that have a bigger impact on your overall grade rather than smaller assignments such as homework that may not make as big of a difference. While you may want to do whatever you can to improve a specific grade, it's important to be smart about it. Do not bring up one grade at the expense of another, whether it's for the same class or another one. Focus the majority of your energy on the assignments that will earn you the most points. For example, if your final project is worth 50% of your grade and your homework assignments are worth 10%, spend more time studying for the final than working on your homework. This does not mean you should not do your other work, but simply that you should not spend as much time on it. Never neglect a current assignment in favor of make-up work unless you are sure that you will earn more points for it. Don't neglect your other classes either. You shouldn't end up with a bad grade in one class because you were focusing all of your energy on trying to improve your grade in another. This will have a negative effect on your overall GPA. | Spend some extra time on your homework. Turn your work in on time. Ask about making up missed assignments. Ask to re-do old assignments. Prioritize. |
Tell those people you trust about your schedule with the brace and about your intended goals. Talk about not only your actions but your feelings as well. It is not unusual to feel angry or scared when you first start this process. You might say, “To be honest, I’m really not happy about wearing this brace, so if you hear me getting too negative try to find a way to cheer me up.” You are not alone, even if you feel like it initially. Go online and look for a network of people going through a similar experience as yourself. For example, if you are wearing a back brace due to a sports injury, you can find a blog to contribute to. If you are wearing a brace due to scoliosis, you should consider joining a Curvy Girls chapter. Before each visit write down a list of your noticeable improvements, your concerns, and any questions that you may have. Get to your most important points first and don't be afraid to make another appointment if you need more discussion time. For example, you might ask your doctor if you could see a series of x-rays showing your progress over time. You could also ask for an estimate as to when you can quit wearing your brace. If you feel weighed down emotionally and are struggling with negativity, you may want to make an appointment with a therapist. This will provide you with another space for safe conversation about your fears and hopes related to the bracing process. | Ask your friends and family for advice and assistance. Connect with a support community online. Communicate openly and regularly with your doctor. See a psychologist for additional support. |
Look for Japanese books, comic books, or newspapers. When you try to read in Japanese, you expose yourself to new words while strengthening your skills and encountering Japanese culture. Another fun way to expose yourself to Japanese is to watch Japanese movies. Movies can expose you to a wider range of terms (including slang) and provide some entertainment. You can even use English subtitles to help you understand the plot. Just like movies, listening to Japanese radio can be a good way to hear new words and sharpen your listening skills. Look for Japanese music with lyrics, or Japanese talk radio. If you have the opportunity to experience an immersion in the Japanese language, take it! Perhaps you can visit Japan, or even an authentic Japanese restaurant. This will enable you to speak to people in Japanese and watch them speak. There is really no better way to learn a new language. | Read. Watch Japanese movies. Listen to Japanese radio. Immerse yourself. |
A measuring tape is necessary in order to accurately measure your bust size. The flexibility of the measuring tape will allow you to measure the circumference of your bust. You can go to your local pharmacy, like Walgreens or CVS, or a fabric store to find a measuring tape. You can also try visiting a Target or a Walmart; both stores have sewing sections. Measure across the bottom of your band, directly under the bust and across your ribcage, by bringing the measuring tape around your back to the front. Make sure the measuring tape is level and close to your body. Round to the nearest whole number. If your measurement is an even number, add four inches. If it is odd, then add five inches. The band size is the sum of this calculation. For example, if you measured 32 inches (81.3 cm), then your band size is 36. If you measured 29 inches (73.7 cm), then your band size is 34. Wrap the measuring tape loosely around the fullest part of your chest, i.e., nipple level. Round to the nearest whole number. Subtract your band size (the first measurement) from your cup size (the second measurement). The difference determines your bra size, where each inch represents a cup size. For example, if your band measurement is 34 and your cup measurement is 36, the difference is 2. Therefore your cup size is a B cup. As a whole, your bra size would be 34B, where 34 refers to the size of your band. If you do not want to or do not have the time to calculate your own bra size, most lingerie stores can calculate it for you. Visit a lingerie store, like Victoria's Secret, at your nearest mall, outlet, or shopping center. They can professionally measure your bra size for you. | Get a measuring tape. Measure your band size. Measure your cup size. Calculate your bust size. Visit a lingerie store. |
Olive oil and canola oil are the healthiest oils that you can use in your cooking. Other nut and seed oils also make healthy choices. Prepare fatty fish like salmon or mackerel instead of beef. Avocados are also an excellent source of healthy fats. Trans fats are found in foods that have been hydrogenated so that they can maintain shelf stability at room temperature. These fats are universally understood to be bad for your health, and they hide in places you might not expect. Before you roll a piece of chicken in bread crumbs, check the package to make sure that the crumbs don't contain trans fats. Also, avoid margarine and shortening in your cooking whenever possible. Investing in an excellent olive oil for cooking allows you to put more flavor in your food even while using less oil. Another idea is to choose a creamy European butter; the intense flavor will allow you to cut the butter content in your cooking by at least one-third. | Choose oils and fatty foods that are low in saturated fat. Avoid trans fats. Remember that quality can lower quantity. |
You can collaborate with people from non profit organizations, businesses, the public sector, or individuals, but research them first. Discuss openly whether the group can commit to the type of collaboration you envision. If you are looking for a financial partner as well, don't invite a financially struggling organization, or a government organization during a period of spending cuts. If a group or individual is notorious for poor work relations, trust issues, or backstabbing, steer clear. Make sure all groups involved understand why the collaboration should be formed and the exact goals it will have. Have each group commit to a level of involvement before you begin. Determine a timeline for the collaboration. You'll quickly run into problems if one group expected a few meetings and the other assumed a year long project. Make expectations clear. Similarly, the organizations involved should know how many people and how much time is expected of them, and to what extent leadership will be involved. Choose a purpose members can commit to. The collaboration should focus on the overlapping goals between all members, not one organization's mission statement. Find people who have relevant experience and enough credibility and trust to carry weight in their home organization. Don't bring on unqualified people just because they volunteer or are your personal friend. Don't bloat the collaboration with too many members. The more there are, the slower it will go, so only pick enough to achieve your purpose and deal with any specialized issues that may come up. If the goal involves broad organizational changes for the member groups, you need leadership from each group involved. Include a legal advisor if you plan on fundraising as a collaboration. Consider bringing on additional people from outside the core organizations if necessary. A member of the school board, city government, or business sector may be able to provide insight that you wouldn't otherwise have access to. Does everyone have equal decision making power? Does one person provide expert advice in a specialized area, and is that person a full member as well? Let each person know how much time is expected of them in terms of meetings attended and outside work done. Also discuss the process by which new members are accepted and existing members are removed from the collaboration. Don't dive into action right away; you'll save time and increase effectiveness by first establishing the nature of the collaboration in writing. Do this in discussion at your first meeting. Include the following elements: Mission and purpose. These should have already been established, but you may need to spend time discussing the details or wording. Include a timeline and milestone goals. Leadership and decision making process. These are extremely important elements. Everyone must agree on who has the leadership role(s) and what exact powers those include. Are decisions made by consensus (discussion until total agreement) or some other system? Values and assumptions. If a member organization has a "do not cross" line or assumes a particular path of action will be followed, now is the time to formalize these. Try to identify risky scenarios for each group and discuss what to do if one arises. Ethics policy. If a conflict of interest arises, how should the collaboration resolve that issue? Whom can the collaboration enter into financial relationships with? Does each member organization's policies apply to the collaboration's actions, and if not, how will you resolve the discrepancies? Congratulations, you've got your collaboration up and running. It's still each member's job, and the facilitator's job in particular, to make sure the collaboration stays healthy. Use your charter as a guide in discussions and conflicts. Discuss possible changes to the charter if your goals or timeline changes. Construct an atmosphere of trust. If personal issues arise, or some people aren't being heard, modify the discussion process so every person has an opportunity to contribute and to discuss conflicts openly. Establish systems for providing feedback and holding members accountable for their role. Communicate frequently. Record all decisions made and notify absent members. Provide opportunities for members to talk in more relaxed, informal environments as well as at meetings. | Choose the right groups. Establish a clear purpose. Involve the right individuals. Make each member's role clear. Write a collaboration charter. Maintain the collaborative environment. |
One can substitute each neuron in any neural network with a kernel machine and obtain a counterpart powered by kernel machines.The new network inherits the expressive power and architecture of the original but works in a more intuitive way since each node enjoys the simple interpretation as a hyperplane.Further, using the kernel multilayer perceptron as an example, we prove that in classification, an optimal representation that minimizes the risk of the network can be characterized for each hidden layer.This result removes the need of backpropagation in learning the model and can be generalized to any feedforward kernel network.Moreover, unlike backpropagation, which turns models into black boxes, the optimal hidden representation enjoys an intuitive geometric interpretation, making the dynamics of learning in a deep kernel network simple to understand.Empirical results are provided to validate our theory. | We combine kernel method with connectionist models and show that the resulting deep architectures can be trained layer-wise and have more transparent learning dynamics. |
Brace the melon half with one hand. This will keep it from wobbling when you use the melon baller on it. The cut honeydew melon will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator before the texture starts to deteriorate. After a week, the honeydew will become mushy and excrete its juices, which is often an indicator that it is starting to rot. To make your honeydew last longer, place it in a tightly sealed container or in a freezer bag, and store it in the freezer. Preserve the melon for 10 to 12 months thereafter. | Place the melon half upright on the cutting board so the fruit is facing upwards. Eat the melon right away or store it in a sealed container to keep it fresh. |
If your throat really hurts you, then you would not be talking unless you have to. Don't spoil the illusion by getting tricked into telling a story or explaining too much about how you feel. Give short responses. If a question requires a long response, start talking but stop and point to your throat indicating that you need to stop due to the soreness. Instead of answering, you can always nod or shake your head when possible. Keep your voice soft and quiet. Use your throat as little as possible when speaking. Go for a raspy whisper. This is a common method many use to ease a sore throat, plus they don't taste bad either. Try to find lozenges that are red, this will make your throat seem more inflamed if anyone checks inside. Lozenges often come with a dosage warning, so be sure not to take too many. Read the label on the back of the package. Can't find a lozenge? Suck on a hard candy that has a similar shape and color—typically oval and amber. You can say you're really hungry, but it hurts too bad to swallow solid food. Request some ice cream to help your throat feel better. Even if it doesn't convince anyone you have a sore throat, you might get a tasty treat for trying. If you can't eat ice cream, try a sherbet or a popsicle instead. Sure this might take a little courage, but take a few bites of something that is as hot as you can handle. It might sting your throat a bit, but it will also possibly give you a runny nose. When your parents see you sniffling and complaining that your throat hurts, they are likely to think you are coming down with a cold. If you eat something that gives you acid reflux, then you might actually come down with a slight sore throat as a secondary symptom. A sore throat alone will not likely get you out of whatever it is you're avoiding. You might need to figure out a way to fake another symptom. If you only complain about your throat, your parents may worry that you have strep throat and take you to the doctor. | Only talk when necessary. Suck on a lozenge. Ask for ice cream. Eat some very spicy food. Consider coming down with other symptoms. |
If you're being charged by a lion, you'll be extremely frightened. Do everything you can not to panic. Staying calm and thinking straight can help save your life. Knowing what to expect can help you stay calm. For example, know that the lion is going to growl while they charge. This can shake the ground beneath you but know this is normal for a lion attack. Stand your ground. You need to take charge of the situation and show the lion that you're a threat. Turn so that you're side-on-side with the lion while clapping your hands, shouting, and waving your arms. This will make you appear bigger and more threatening to the lion. Lion behaviors differ from region to region. The biggest tourist attractions have lions that are more habituated to vehicles and therefore less afraid of humans. However, many lions with early encounters of humans will perform mock charges. Making yourself appear threatening will make them turn away. Do not turn your back. Keep flailing your arms and showing, but slowly step away sideways. If you run, the lion may sense your fear and chase after you. Remain threatening to the lion while you retreat. Avoid retreating to a thicket (such as a forest). Instead, retreat to an open area. The lion may charge you again while you're trying to retreat. If this happens, shout as loudly as possible and raise your hands again. Truly yell from the depths of your stomach. This time, when it turns away, stop the aggression. Turn sideways and walk away. This can help avoid a fight. | Do not panic. Do not run. Retreat slowly. Be prepared again. |
If you're learning to play an instrument, use some of your extra time to practice. You can play on your own or ask some of your fellow bandmates to meet up during the summer. You might even want to take a summer music class. If you enjoy acoustic stringed instruments, pick up a guitar or ukulele. You might want to play a wind or brass instrument, such as a flute or trumpet, if you know you'll be joining the school's marching band. Stay active and get a little exercise during the break. Check your local pool or community center for a list of classes they offer during the summer. You could try a new sport or build on your skills. For example, take a pilates course if you've always been interested in it or take a more challenging swimming class if you've already taken a few. If you don't enjoy swimming, try a different class. You may be able to take gymnastics or climbing, for instance. Find a few recipes that you'd like to make and offer to cook a meal for your family or bake dessert. Keep in mind that cooking gives you a little more flexibility at making something, while baking usually involves an exact recipe. If you're pretty new to baking, ask for a little help in the kitchen or watch cooking videos to gain some confidence. For example, you might bake brownies, learn to make scrambled eggs, or try making your favorite meal. Think about which activities you'd love to be able to do and try them out! You might want to learn to roller skate or rollerblade, for instance. If you enjoy team sports, look for a team that meets during the summer. Ask your school if local teams are signing up or check local community boards for flyers. You might be able to join a summer sports camp if you really love being active. If you'll be learning a language at school, use the summer break as a chance to work on your skills. Although you don't have to take summer classes, you might enjoy watching movies or shows in the language to see how much you can pick up. Play online games in the language for a fun way to practice! If you have extra time on your hands and want to earn money, find a job that you think you'd enjoy. You could babysit for a neighbor kid, find a job at the mall, or work as a lifeguard at the pool. Try to choose something that you'll enjoy doing so you don't dread going to work. Decide how many hours you want to work every week before looking for a job. Some employers might be looking for full-time workers while others might need someone infrequently. | Practice a musical instrument. Take a course at your community center. Work on your cooking skills. Try a new physical activity or sport. Brush up on your foreign language skills. Get a summer job so you can make a little money during the summer. |
A trader of binary options should have some feel for the anticipated direction in price movement of the stock or other asset such as commodity futures or currency exchanges. Within most platforms the two choices are referred to as "put" and "call." Put is the prediction of a price decline, while call is the prediction of a price increase. Unlike traditional options, anticipating the magnitude of a price movement is not required. Instead, one must only be able to correctly predict whether the price of the chosen asset will be higher or lower than the "strike" (or target) price at a specified future time. Evaluate the current market conditions surrounding your chosen stocks or other asset and determine whether the price is more likely to rise or fall. If your insight is correct on the expiration date, your payoff is the settlement value as stated in your original contract. The return rate on each winning trade is established by the broker and made known ahead of time. For example, let's say an investor who follows foreign currency movements senses that the USD (U.S. dollar) is gaining ground against the JPY (Japanese yen) and wants to hedge his risk and try to prevent his Japanese investment from dropping in value. He may do this by buying 10,000 binary contracts which say that “USD/JPY will be above 119.50” by 4:00 PM ET tomorrow. If his analysis is correct and the USD gains ground over the Yen, rising above 119.50, the 10,000 binary contracts will expire in-the-money, yielding a total payout of $1,000,000. If the investor paid $75 per contract, he will make $25 per contract, which is a $250,000 total profit, a 33% rate of return on his investment. However, if the yen does not end above 119.50, the 10,000 binary contracts will expire out-of-the-money. In this case, the trader would lose his initial investment on the binaries, but would be compensated by the gain in value in his Japanese investments. Binary options are generally simpler to trade because they require only a sense of direction of the price movement of the stock. Traditional options require a sense of both direction and magnitude of the price movement. No actual stocks are ever bought or sold, so the selling of shares and stop-losses are not part of the process. A stop-loss is an order you would place with a stock broker to buy or sell once the stock hits a certain price. Binary options always have a controlled risk-to-reward ratio, meaning the risk and reward are predetermined at the time the contract is acquired. Traditional options have no defined boundaries of risk and reward and therefore the gains and losses can be limitless. Binary options can involve the trading and hedging strategies used in trading traditional options. You should always conduct a market analysis prior to each trade. There are many variables to consider when trying to decide whether the price of a stock or other asset is going to increase or decrease within a specific time period. Without analysis, the risk of losing money increases substantially. Unlike a traditional option, the payout amount is not proportional to the amount by which the option ends up ahead. As long as a binary option settles ahead by even one tick, the winner receives the entire fixed payoff amount. Binary options contracts can last almost any length of time, ranging from minutes to months. Some brokers provide contract times of as short as thirty seconds. Others can last a year. This provides great flexibility and almost unlimited money-making (and money-losing) opportunities. Traders must know exactly what they're doing. | Know the two possible outcomes. Decide your position. Learn the advantages of trading binary options over traditional options. |
To create pin curls, you must start with evenly damp hair. Although you can just spray your hair to wet it, washing it will give you a clean slate and your curls will last for longer. Towel dry hair after your wash to remove excess water. If you have very thick hair, give a little time for your hair to air-dry before creating the curls. You may need to mist the ends lightly to get even dampness in this case. The goal is to have your hair completely dry before removing the pins, so if you feel it is too wet let it dry a bit first. This goes even if you hair is not incredibly thick. You can also apply a setting lotion or thin styling gel to help the curls hold. This will prevent your hair from becoming frizzy and any of the pins from coming loose. Try using a cotton scarf or bandana, so that it will absorb some of the moisture from your hair. This will also reduce the static cling created from the friction of the scarf on your hair. If you put your pin curls in at night, sleep with the scarf in. Make sure that it is secure enough that it won't slip from your head while you snooze. It is easiest to create your pin curls at night before you go to bed and then sleep on them. You can also just sit around and wait for them to dry. Regardless of when you set your curls, be sure that your hair is completely dry before you remove the pins. Avoid using a hair-dryer on your pin-curls, as it will make your hair frizzier and lose its curl. If you’re in a hurry, use a diffuser on your dryer to minimize frizz. Make sure the dryer is on the lowest setting. If your hair is still damp, give it more time to air dry. Test one of your curls to see if it is dry enough. Remove the pins from the single curl, and unravel your hair. Check to verify that the entire strand is dry. If it is, your pin curls are ready. | Wash your hair. Wrap your head in a scarf or bandana. Wait several hours. |
When setting your boundaries, always be as straightforward as possible and tell your boyfriend what behaviors will not be tolerated. Look him in his eye, and show a quiet strength so he will take your boundaries seriously. You can also role play saying the words ahead of time so you feel more confident when the time comes. Insults and name calling are about control and humiliation and are not part of a healthy relationship. In fact, when your partner insults your appearance, intelligence, opinions, or choices, that is considered emotional abuse. When your boyfriend calls you a name, stop what you are doing, look him in his eyes, and forcefully say, “don't ever call me that again”. You don't have to answer any questions or give an explanation; simply repeat yourself until he understands. Insults can be extremely hurtful emotionally, but they can also do long term damage by hurting your self-esteem and making your more dependent on your boyfriend. Never blame yourself for your boyfriend's mean words, and never begin to think they are true. For example, if your boyfriend calls you fat in the heat of an argument, don't buy into it. Cursing during an argument is like waving a red flag at a bull; it only acts as a way to build upon negative emotions. When your boyfriend curses at you, it puts out a negative energy and makes you feel ashamed and defensive. Use “I” statements to tell your boyfriend that you will not accept him cursing at you. For example, say something like, “I understand that you’re upset about me not calling you back and that's where your anger is coming from, but I can't allow you to curse at me because it makes me feel upset when you do that”. Yelling only brings about negative energy and can often make you feel angry, scared, or defensive. However, sometimes people who are prone to anger don't even realize they’re yelling. Use “I” statements to define your boundaries and tell your boyfriend that you will not accept him yelling at you. For example, try saying, “I can't allow you to yell at me. I feel angry when you yell and it is not productive. I will talk to you later when we have both had a chance to calm down”. If your boyfriend denies that he yells, have a tape recorder handy to let him listen to himself at a later time. When playing it back, gently explain to him that what he said on the tape is irrelevant, and you’re only playing it back to him to show him how loud his volume can get. Blaming is ineffective because it limits communication and cuts down on the possibility of actually resolving your issue. When your boyfriend is angry, he may place the blame on you, telling you how bad you are and making you feel very small. Set your boundaries and tell your boyfriend that you will not accept blaming behaviors. You can do this by using “I” statements. Use “I” statements to tell your boyfriend how you feel when he places all of the blame on you. For example you can say, “I feel upset when you blame me for all of our problems”. Then, use an “I” statement to tell your boyfriend that blame is no longer allowed. For example, say, “I don't think blaming each other will help us resolve our problem. I can no longer allow you to blame me for making you angry”. | Define your limits. Don’t allow insults or name calling. Ban the use of curse words. Prohibit the use of yelling. Don’t allow blaming. |
There is some debate about when cats should be fixed. Some experts suggest getting a kitten spayed or neutered when the cat is as young as two months old. Others, arguing that cats need more time to develop before removing their sex organs, say that spaying and neutering should occur closer to when the cat is four months old. In general, in an effort to limit pet populations, early spaying and neutering is encouraged. Many veterinarians agree that it is better to spay or neuter your kitten a bit early rather than risking it starting its reproductive cycle and getting impregnated accidentally. It is a myth that you should wait until a cat has its first estrus before getting it spayed. Instead, doing it before her first cycle can actually help her health in the future. Having your kitten fixed before her first estrus minimizes the risk of some health conditions that could pop up in the future, for instance mammary tumors. Your veterinarian will have the best idea about when your kitten is ready to be spayed or neutered. Have a discussion with the vet about when the surgery should occur and why the vet believes your kitten is ready. Feel free to ask the veterinarian any questions that you have about the surgery. You should get enough information so that you are secure in your decision to get your cat spayed or neutered. | Wait until your kitten is several months old. Have a female kitten spayed before its first estrus. Consult with your veterinarian. |
Think about who is providing the comments you feel are hateful or jealous. If the person is your superior or a coach, they are most likely trying to help you improve and not cut you down. Some people have a tendency for medically recognized delusional jealousy. These individuals constantly express jealousy and may not mean what they are saying. Even when you feel that someone is being too blunt or rude with their comments, you can still accept their comments as constructive criticisms. Embrace the suggestions and keep your outlook positive. | Consider the source of the behavior. Observe the person's interactions with others. Be willing to accept critiques in a positive manner. |
While you might be tempted to completely overhaul your lifestyle, it is not necessary to make big changes to start living in the moment. Start by incorporating new habits one at a time. Once you feel like you have mastered a habit, add something else. For example, instead of trying to meditate for 20 minutes per day right away, start by trying to meditate for three minutes per day. Then, increase your time as you become more comfortable with meditation. Walk to work with your phone in your pocket. Do not text or talk on the phone unless it is an emergency. Learning to live in the moment can also be a part of your daily routine. You can incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine by deliberately noticing the sensory details of something that you are doing. Focus on the sight, sound, smell, and feel of your daily activities. For example, the next time that you brush your teeth, notice the smell of your toothpaste, the sound of the brush against your teeth, and the way that it feels. It is normal for your mind to wander, but in order to live in the moment, you need to keep your mind focused on the present. When you notice that your mind is wandering, use gentle redirection to focus on the present again. Acknowledge that your mind is wandering without judging yourself for doing so. Don't get upset at yourself if your mind wanders. It is normal for your mind to wander sometimes. Just accept that you took a little mental vacation and return your focus to the present. It may be difficult to remember to be mindful when you are very busy. A mindfulness cue, such as a string tied around your wrist, a pen mark on your hand, or a coin in your shoe can help you to remember to be mindful. When you notice the cue, make sure that you take a moment to stop and notice your surroundings. You can also use something more external like making a cup of tea, looking in the mirror, or removing your shoes after work as your cue. After a while, you may begin to ignore the cue because you are used to it. If this happens, change your cue to something else. You may not be living in the moment because you are too set in your routine. One way that you can become more aware is to change up your routine. You can do something as simple as changing the way that you drive to work, altering the way you introduce yourself, or tweaking a favorite story. Making a small change to one of your routines may be enough to make you more aware of your surroundings. Try taking a different route for your evening walk or add a new ritual to your bedtime routine. Meditation is a great way to train your brain to live in the moment. As you meditate, you practice noticing your thoughts and simply watching as they go by. Learning to meditate takes time, practice, and guidance, so your best bet is to find a meditation class in your area. If no classes are available in your area, you can also buy CDs that will help you learn how to meditate. To get started with meditation, find a quiet spot and get comfortable. You can either sit in a chair or on a cushion on the floor with your legs crossed. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. As you focus on your breathing, try not to get distracted by your thoughts. Just let them happen and pass by. Without opening your eyes, observe the world around you. Pay attention to how you feel as well. What do you hear? What do you smell? How do you feel? physically? emotionally? Set a gentle timer on your phone so that you know when to stop. You may want to start by meditating for 5 minutes and build up from there. Make sure the people you live with know that you will be meditating and ask them not to disturb you. | Start small. Notice sensory details about routine activities. Redirect your mind when it wanders. Choose a mindfulness cue. Change a routine. Learn how to meditate. |
You’ll need to shut off the power and gas to stay safe before opening up the body of your dryer. If your dryer is gas-powered, turn the gas valve on the dryer line to the “off” position or turn off the valve supplying gas to your whole house. Then unscrew the flex hose to disconnect the dryer from the gas line and use a gas line cap to seal the line. Refer to the manual that came with your electric or gas dryer if you’re not sure where to locate the power cord or gas line. Insert a screwdriver into the gaps close to the where the catches are (usually at the top corners of the panel). You may need to slide the screwdriver to the left or right and wiggle it around until the catches release. Refer to your dryer's manual to see exactly where the catches are and if there are any additional instructions about how to remove the panel. If your dryer doesn't have a removable panel underneath where you load clothes, you may need to slide it away from the wall and remove the back panel. Sometimes lint can drop into the body of the dryer, coming in contact with the heating element and causing the lint to heat up (hence the burning smell). Use a vacuum attachment to clean out all the lint. Reattach the bottom and top panels, sliding and pushing them into the correct position until you hear the catchers click into place. Then replace the screws on the lint trap opening before plugging in the dryer. Run it for about 1 or 2 minutes and if you still notice the burning smell, stop it immediately and unplug it again. If the smell persists, you may need to clean the hose duct or call a professional. | Unplug the power cord and disconnect the gas, if applicable. Use a screwdriver to wedge open and remove the bottom panel. Use a vacuum’s hose attachment to suck out any lint buildup. Reattach both panels, replace the lint screen, and test the dryer. |
The bladder is a bodily organ that is essentially a muscular storage sack for urine. Normally, the bladder muscle sack can stay relaxed and expand to accept urine for several hours. The muscle that forms the bladder sack is called the detrusor muscle, which is also responsible for bladder emptying. The other main muscles of the bladder are called the sphincters, which are two rings of muscle surrounding the bladder outlet through which it empties. One sphincter is involuntary (you aren't aware of it) and the other is usually under our control, making it our voluntary sphincter. The latter is the muscle you can use to hold the urine back until you go to the bathroom. There are nerves in your body that provides you with the sensation of bladder fullness. This is the early warning system that the bladder is ready to empty. When you urinate, the nerves to the detrusor muscle signal it to contract or squeeze, while at the same time, the nerves to the involuntary sphincter make it relax. When you release your voluntary sphincter, you allow yourself to urinate. By around age two, most children become aware that the sensation that they feel “down there” is the need for the bladder to empty. This allows them to express the need to go to the bathroom. About a year later, they develop the ability to “hold it” until they have a chance to go to the bathroom. There are issues that can cause problems when a child is learning how to “hold it”. While most kids develop the ability to hold their urine and go to the bathroom when they have the opportunity to do so, problems can arise that can mess up a child's ability to control her bladder. These issues that are related to childhood incontinence can include: A bladder that is unable to store the usual amount of urine. Weakness of the detrusor muscles or sphincter. Structural abnormalities of the urinary tract. The body producing larger amounts of urine than is normal. Bladder irritation from infections, such as urinary tract infections, or other bladder irritants. The bladder receiving unexpected and premature nerve signals to empty. Something in the area of the bladder keeping it from filling completely, such as other excrement caused by constipation. Excessive postponement of urination, or holding it for too long. Chronic constipation. If your child has been dealing with incontinence for an extended period of time, chances are she is dealing with more of an issue that simply being too lazy to get to the bathroom. A lot of parents tend to think that daytime incontinence is a display of laziness, but it is important to keep in mind that something else might be causing your child to have accidents. Common thoughts that parents have that should probably be ruled out if your child has been dealing with incontinence for awhile. In these situations, you should know that: Children who wet themselves are not just too lazy to go to the bathroom. Children who wet themselves are not too busy playing or watching TV. Children who wet themselves want to go to the bathroom and do not willfully wet themselves. Children who wet themselves do not choose to wait until the last minute. Wetting themselves does bother them. | Know how the bladder works. Learn about bladder control. Be aware of the causes of incontinence. Disregard the myths about incontinence. |
If you have pets, give them a flea bath and get a flea control treatment from the vet that's designed for their species and size. If possible, limit the amount of time your pet spends outside. Vacuum carpets, mop hard floors, clean clothes and bedding in your washer's hot water cycle, and apply an indoor insecticide. If you don't treat all infested areas, fleas from inside or on your pet could just reinfest outdoor areas after you applied insecticide. The best way to check for fleas is to go outside wearing white socks pulled up to your knees. Walk over damp, shady spots and areas your pets frequent, which are most prone to flea infestation. You’ll be able to gauge the infestation by the number of fleas you see on the socks. Take your socks off before going back into the house, especially if they’re covered with fleas. If necessary, throw them out, spray them with mosquito repellent that contains DEET, or soak them overnight in soapy water. A single treatment is rarely enough to eliminate a flea infestation. You’ll need to apply insecticide at least 1 to 2 more times. Schedule an application every 7 to 10 days for up to 8 weeks. Apply indoor pesticides every 14 days. Continue to mow your lawn regularly, collect grass clippings, and rake up leaves and organic debris. Maintaining your yard will remove hospitable environments and keep fleas from breeding. An insect growth regulator is a hormone that disrupts the flea life cycle. Spray an outdoor IGR 3 times a year to prevent infestations. Schedule the first application at the start of your area's flea season. Fleas can pose a threat year-round in most areas, but activity peaks during warmer months. In colder climates, such as Canada and northern portions of the United States, peak season is April or May through November. Peak activity is between February or March and December in milder climates, and lasts year-round in warm climates, such as the southern United States. You might need a professional if you don't want to apply insecticides yourself or can't eliminate the infestation on your own. If you try dealing with it yourself and don't have any luck by 8 weeks, contact a local exterminator. Even if you’re dealing with a stubborn infestation, ask your exterminator to use the least toxic products available, especially if you have children or pets. | Treat pets, interiors, and outdoor areas at the same time. Walk around in long, white athletic socks to check for fleas. Apply an additional treatment in 7 to 10 days. Keep outdoor areas clean and well-maintained. Periodically apply an insect growth regulator (IGR). Consult a professional if necessary. |
In order to become the leader of the group, it's important that you are extremely knowledgeable about the group's goals, the industry, and the people involved. Do some research, talk with a mentor, and observe the activities of the group to become a pro. As a leader, you want to be the person with the answers. Being an expert will make you feel confident, and you will appear experienced and capable. Leaders come in all shapes and sizes, but there are a few common traits that experts believe make the best leader. For some people, transitioning into a leadership role is very natural because they already exhibit many of these leadership qualities. But for others, these qualities need to be learned and practiced. That's OK! Take a look at these qualities shared by the most successful and most admired leaders, and identify qualities you need to work on: A strong desire to take action and try new things The ability to express themselves effectively Good at motivating others Exhibit good judgment, with the ability to think fast and retain composure under pressure Genuine interest in the opinions and ideas of others Imaginative, often coming up with creative ideas or solutions Depending on the specific group, you may not be able to join in right away or you may have to start at the bottom and work your way up. That's okay! You are gaining lots of knowledge about the inner workings of the group and the people involved. Working your way up will also help you become an expert because you will have first-hand experience in more aspects of the group. Join in and look at how the current group leader runs things. Take note of what you think works and what you would improve upon if you were the leader. Maybe you want to be student council president but currently are just on the board, or perhaps you want to write for the newspaper but are just on the staff. Whatever the case, leaders don't wait for things to happen, they make them happen. Come up with some ideas for the group and figure out how you can make them happen. If you are on the newspaper staff but aren't yet a writer, pitch story ideas to the editor or volunteer to go to the football rally to interview players post-game. If you’re assigned to a project at work, schedule a meeting with the other group members to outline the project and discuss goals. Being proactive in this way will put you in a leadership position within the group right off the bat. If you’re involved with a club, organize special events to raise awareness of important issues or celebrations associated with the group (e.g., throw a toga party fundraiser for the Latin Club, create a display at the school entrance for Black History Month, organize a pastry bake sale for the French Club, etc.). As you take on more responsibilities and get more involved with the group, remember that confidence is extremely important. Confidence is a quality that people associate with intelligence, capability, and acumen. Even if you don't feel 100% confident yet, it is important to act like you do. Be purposeful with your words and in your movements. Try using these power positions, which help send subconscious signals that make others agree with you: Dress like a leader by always appearing professional and put together. Watch your body language. Stand up straight and avoid looking bored, tired, or uninterested. Make direct eye contact when you’re talking with someone. Nod your head when you are listening. One of the most important aspects of being a leader and gaining momentum within a group is to include other people in your ideas. Leaders lead, they don't just boss people around. Be sure to ask other group members if they like the idea and encourage them to contribute to the idea or its design. By sharing your vision and getting other people to adopt it as their own, the group will work together to bring your idea to fruition with you as the lead. | Become an expert in your field. Practice good leadership qualities. Gain some experience. Take on more responsibilities within the group. Be confident. Share your ideas with the group. |
Change, wash and take out the books you need to revise, and do your homework, in advance. Ask your parents for help if you need it. Keep a dictionary with you always. No word that is repeated often should be avoided. Read ot often to memorise the words and expand your vocabulary. After you finish your homework, relax and enjoy the rest of the day. You can also get ready for the next day. Pack your bag, take a shower, pick out your clothes. Then you're all prepped for tomorrow. | Take 20 minutes to relax. After 20 minutes do your homework. Relax at the end of the days work. |
As soon as you’ve proofread your draft, and prior to sending it off, take a photo (transfer to pdf), save a draft online, or make a traditional copy of your letter. You may also want to write down the mail off date if it doesn't match the one at the top of the letter. File this copy somewhere safe for your personal record. Take your letter to the local post office, give it to your mail carrier, or drop it in a post box. If you want more assurance that your letter was received you can always request extra tracking services for an additional fee. If you are going to mail off a hard copy of your letter, make sure to print it out using a high quality printer with a good ink cartridge. A handwritten extension request is generally not acceptable. This is the probably the best way to send your request as it requires little time and is very reliable. Verify your recipient's email address before sending and include your identification number, if relevant, in the subject line. Your recipient may be able to see the exact time that you sent the email. Be aware of this if you like to send off emails very late at night. Keep your email formal and that includes the address that you use as well. Send this email from a professional-sounding account. For example, sending a work email from “John.k.Smith@yahoo.com” is appropriate. If you send your letter via fax, make sure to hold on to the confirmation page showing that your transmission was successfully sent and received. If your need for an extension is urgent or very last minute, you may be better served by talking to them in person or by calling. If this is the situation, continue to act formally and state your case in an organized way. | Make or save a copy of your letter. Place it in the standard mail. Email your extension request. Make a phone call instead of writing. |
If you're the old-school type who loves to balance their checkbook, more power to you! But know that emerging technology is making it easier than ever to track your expenses in real time, and with more sophisticated software. Mint.com, Quicken, and wallet.ai are all powerful online tools that will help you keep track of expenses and budget for the future. Budgeting is like dieting. A lot of people start with majestic intentions. Then, when they fail to see results within two months, or when they start getting bored, they throw their hands up and quit, telling themselves it's not worth it. Don't give up before the battle has even started. Prepare yourself by acknowledging that budgets take a lot of time and a little effort. Try to give yourself a full year of budgeting to determine whether it makes any difference in your finances. If, after a year of steady, scrupulous budgeting, it still hasn't made a dent in your savings or put a wad of cash in your pocket, feel free to re-evaluate. You won't be disappointed. . No, an emergency fund is not the same thing as your savings fund. An emergency fund is 6 to 12 months' worth of living expenses, frittered away for — you guessed it — an emergency. What if you lose your job? What if your daughter needs to go to the hospital? A host of emergencies can potentially burn a hole in your pocket. Being prepared is the best step, and one that makes a difference in your budget. . A tax refund, if you're entitled to it, can be a huge windfall. Imagine getting a thousand, or two thousand dollars, without really expecting it. Knowing how to spend this potential windfall, however, can be pretty tricky, especially if you're barely above water. Think about contributing to your emergency or savings fund instead of spending it on a new flat-screen TV. According to AARP, American households hold an average of $8,400 in debt. That's a lot of cheese — a lot of cheese you owe somebody else. If you happen to pay off your debt each month with your income, that's great. But if you're like many other people, you might be struggling to pay off your debts each month, meaning that you have to attack things a little more strategically. Which debts to you pay off first? High-interest debt or low interest-debt? Attacking low-interest debt and paying off certain debt lines altogether is called "snowballing." Attacking high-interest debt first is called "avalanching." If you're highly-motivated to pay off debts, go for avalanching. High-interest debts can gather up lots of compound interest fast, making this approach ultimately cheaper. If you need help motivating yourself, however, you might want to try snowballing, even if it means you'll pay more. | Seek out technological help. Don't give it all up at the first sign of failure. Start contributing to an emergency fund Spend your tax refund wisely Pay off your debts slowly but surely. |
Don't kid yourself that they still are great friends if they’ve stopping inviting you out or act as though they don't care about you. It can be hard to accept that your friendship has changed or that the people you thought were friends aren't great friends to you. Just don't hang around nasty people because you want to feel accepted. If you friends are being mean, don't feel like you need them or you must win them back. If they aren't treating you well, it's best to accept the end of the friendship and make new friends. A mature way to approach the situation is through talking and communicating clearly. Ask them why they are behaving that way and how it makes you feel. It is possible that they haven't realized that their actions are rude or unfriendly. In some cases, a friend may be feeling sick or having troubles of their own and is lashing out instead of thinking clearly. Use “I” statements and avoid being defensive or blaming. For example, say, “It hurts my feelings when I’m left out. What's going on?” Avoid blaming, criticizing, or becoming defensive. While some people say things because they are mean, your friends might have some valuable feedback you can reflect upon. If they’re being honest and not trying to be mean, try to see things from their perspective. For example, if they say that you chew loudly and don't want to invite you to eat, try not to get too offended. Instead, make an effort to chew with your mouth closed. If they say things just to be mean and it seems like their statements are an attack on you, disregard what they say. If you feel like your friends are distant, invite them over to have some fun with you. You could have a movie night, a sleepover or play games together. If you all get together and have a good time, you might be able to resolve any issues and start over. However, be aware that this isn't a good solution if your friends are constantly being nasty. If you keep inviting them over and they keep rejecting the invitation, it's time to move on or talk to them. Friendship and social skills are important to maintaining and building your friends group. Ask yourself what qualities you want in a friend, then make an effort to be those things. Look for people who treat you the way you want to be treated and aim to treat them well, too. For example, aim to be caring, reliable, and a good listener. Look for people who respond the same way. You might realize that the friendship is over and want to invite new friends in your life. It can be fun and exciting to make new friends and give you new opportunities to learn and grow. It'll take time to heal and find new friends, but you will find other people. Be open to seeing who else is out there looking to connect. At the end of the day, it is important to be around people who actually want to be your friends, and who care about you. If you’re not sure where to make friends, get involved in activities at school or outside of school such as sports teams, hobbies, and volunteering. You will meet positive people who have the qualities you desire in a friend by going places where they frequent, such as charitable organizations, after-school activities, or recreational groups. Look for friends and acquaintances that have characteristics you value, such as honesty and generosity. Try meetup.com to look for local groups. If you're in school, look for clubs and organizations that match your hobbies or give back to the community. | Be realistic. Talk to your friends. Reflect on useful feedback. Invite your friends over for some fun. Work on building your friendship skills. Move on and make new friends. Choose an environment that will attract the right friends. |
There are many over-the-counter acne creams, washes, and lotions, which all typically clean out pores by removing oil and dead skin. The most common over-the-counter acne product ingredients include: Benzoyl peroxide - this compound kills bacteria, removes some excess oil, and sloughs off dead skin cells, effectively protecting open pores from dirt and bacterial infections. Salicylic acid - this mild acid helps protect pores from becoming clogged. Alpha hydroxy acids - these compounds, which typically include glycolic acid and lactic acid, help exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells and stimulating new skin growth. Sulphur - this chemical element helps exfoliate the skin and remove some excess oil from the skin. Over-the-counter treatments are often effective in treating mild to moderate cases of acne. In more serious cases of acne, your doctor or dermatologist may recommend a prescription-strength acne medication. The most common topical acne prescriptions include: Retinoids - this class of chemical compounds are derived from vitamin A, which helps promote new skin growth. Retinoid-based medications are typically used in the evening, and may be applied three times weekly, working up to daily use, depending on the severity of acne symptoms. Antibiotics - antibiotics work to kill bacteria that persists on skin and in pores, and may reduce redness and inflammation associated with acne. The frequency of antibiotic use will depend on the severity of your acne. Follow your doctor's instructions when it comes to using antibiotics. Dapsone (Aczone) - this gel kills bacteria on the skin and helps keep pores clean. Dapsone is typically applied twice daily in adults, and is not recommended for children. Your doctor or dermatologist may give you different dosage instructions, and you should follow any instructions from your doctor. In cases of severe acne where prescription medications are not effective, some dermatologists may recommend more aggressive therapy treatments. Some of these therapy treatments are also used to treat acne scars. Common therapy methods include: Light therapy - this method involves using light from various parts of the spectrum to kill bacteria that can cause acne flareups. Blue-light therapy can be performed at home without a doctor's supervision, while other types of light therapy require a doctor to administer the therapy. Chemical peel - this method involves the application of a chemical solution to aggressively treat acne. Salicylic acid is a common chemical used in chemical peel procedures. Extraction of whiteheads/blackheads - in this invasive method of treatment, a dermatologist uses specialized tools to surgically remove whiteheads and blackheads that have not responded to other topical treatments. Extraction methods should only be performed by a dermatologist in a controlled medical environment. Steroid injections - this method involves treating acne lesions by directly injecting a prescription-strength steroid into the lesion. | Use over-the-counter treatments. Apply topical prescription treatments. Try acne therapy. |
Lying in a variety of poses will help loosen phlegm and allow you to cough up mucous. First, lie on your back and prop pillows under you to elevate your hips. Then, lay on your right side with 2 pillows under your right hip. Rotate, and lay on your left side with 2 pillows under your left hip. Finally, lay on your stomach with 2 pillows under your hips. Stay in each position for 5–10 minutes. The medical term “postural drainage” simply means adjusting the position of your body so that phlegm can drain from your lungs. While reclining in each position for postural drainage, breathe by expanding your stomach. Rather than focusing on breathing high in your chest (which may cause a coughing fit), focus on breathing low in your stomach. This will help the phlegm drain from your lungs. Press out your stomach as far as it will go, and then imagine that you’re trying to fill that entire space with air when you inhale. The medical term for this type of breathing is “belly breathing” or “diaphragmatic breathing.” If the postural draining doesn't loosen up your phlegm, you may need to physically loosen up the congestion. Cup one of your hands and tap your chest and back with about as much force as you’d use to crack an egg. Avoid tapping directly on your sternum or on your spine. You may need to ask a friend or family member to help you tap hard-to-reach parts of your chest and back. As you tap your chest and recline for postural drainage, phlegm and mucous will begin to loosen in your lungs. To cough up phlegm, sit down and lean slightly forward in a chair. Fold your arms over your stomach, and lean forward. As you press down on your stomach, cough 2 or 3 times. Pause for a few seconds, and then repeat. As the phlegm comes up from your lungs, spit it out into a tissue, trash can, or other nearby receptacle. Practice controlled coughing to avoid coughing fits, which often cause your trachea and other airways to constrict. | Recline in different positions for postural drainage. Breathe deeply from your stomach while draining your lungs. Tap on your chest and back to loosen up phlegm. Practice controlled coughing. |
Restoring the iPod may require downloading the newest version of iTunes or the latest iPod software. Check to make sure you have the latest version by clicking on the iTunes menu, and selecting Check for updates... After a few moments, it should be listed in the left frame of the iTunes window. If you don't have the frame open, you can select your device from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner of iTunes. Click on your iPod to open the Summary tab of the main iTunes window. If your device is not recognized and the display shows a sad face, try putting the iPod into Disk Mode before restoring. If you cannot enter Disk Mode, then there is a hardware issue. This will erase everything on your iPod and restore it to factory conditions. Accept the warning prompts and your restore will begin. Mac users will be asked for the administrator password. If using Windows, you may see one or more restore options prompting iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software. Holding down the SHIFT key before clicking the Restore button will allow you to browse your computer for version of firmware you wish to use. iTunes will display a progress bar while it is working. When this stage is done, iTunes will present one of two messages with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (for older iPod models). Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (applies to new iPod models). During the second stage of the restore process, the iPod will display a progress bar on the screen. It is very important that the iPod remain connected to the computer or iPod power adapter during this stage. The progress bar may be difficult to see because the backlight on the iPod display may be turned off. Once the restore process is complete, iTunes will open the Setup Assistant. You will be asked to name the iPod and select your sync options. At this point, the iPod has been fully reset. Sync it to your computer to reload your music. | Make sure that your computer has an active internet connection. Launch iTunes. Connect your iPod to your computer. Click Restore. Wait for the first stage of the restore process to complete. Keep the iPod connected. Setup your iPod. |
Move wooden structures and materials away from the stump. Use a rake to clear away any dried leaves or small sticks on the surrounding ground. You might also consider surrounding the stump with chicken wire for added safety. Always keep a bucket of water or water hose nearby during the burn. Attach a 1 inch (2.5 cm) spade bit or other wood-boring bit to your power drill and drill a hole in the center of the stump at a 30-degree angle. Drill your hole roughly 8 inches (20 cm) to 10 inches (25 cm) deep. If your stump is shorter than 8 inches (20 cm), just drill far enough down so that you reach the roots. Make sure you clear the debris out of the hole once you've finished drilling. Once you've drilled your hole in the center of the stump, continue to drill holes across the top, leaving roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each hole you drill. Like with your center hole, each hole should be 8 inches (20 cm) to 10 inches (25 cm) deep. If your stump is shorter than this, make sure your holes are at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) deep. Clear the debris out of each hole once you're finished drilling. If the sides of the stump are still visible after the tree was cut down, drill holes into the stump around its perimeter to allow the stump to catch fire and burn more easily. As you did with the holes drilled from the top of the stump, leave roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each hole you drill along the stump's perimeter. Be sure to drill these holes so that they connect to the holes you drilled from the top down. The more air that is able to circulate throughout the stump, the easier it will be to burn it. This will make your stump burn exceptionally well. Leave roughly .5 inches (1.3 cm) of space from the top when filling the holes. For maximum protection, wear protective clothing such as gloves, a mask, and protective goggles when working with potassium nitrate. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling potassium nitrate. Store it in a well-ventilated place and in a tightly closed container when you're not using it. Charcoal can also be used in place of potassium nitrate. You might also opt to use kerosene to make your stump more flammable. However, you'll have to leave the stump for a week to soak up the kerosene before lighting it. Use a cup with a spout and a bucket full of hot water. Dip the cup into the bucket, then pour the water into the holes. Continue pouring water until all the potassium nitrate has dissolved. You can also place funnels in each hole and pour water directly from the bucket into the funnels. The water will help to spread the nitrate throughout the stump and make the entire structure more flammable. You don't have to pour water into the stump if you opted for charcoal or kerosene instead of potassium nitrate. | Clear away flammable materials from around the stump. Drill a hole in the center of the stump from the top. Repeat the drilling process across the top of the stump. Make holes in the sides of the stump if it is above ground. Fill each hole with potassium nitrate using your garden trowel. Pour hot water into each hole to dissolve the potassium nitrate. |
Tuna salad begins with just enough oil to hold the tuna together. Drain the canned tuna, then spoon in mayonnaise or high-quality olive oil and stir until combined. With mayonnaise, it will stick together as a moist mixture. Olive oil will make a looser salad, so just break apart the tuna chunks and stir until coated. For a low-fat salad, use plain, low-fat yoghurt instead. If your tuna is packed in flavorful olive oil, you can skip this step. Mayonnaise and tuna isn't bad on its own, but tuna salad has more potential than that. Try mixing it with one of these recipes: Cranberries, apple, and green onion(See top of page for quantities) ½ stick celery and ⅛ red onion, diced, plus 1 tsp (5 mL) pickle relish 1 clove crushed garlic, several chopped and toasted walnuts, handful of sprouts Read this article for more variations Add sea salt, and black pepper to taste. Optionally, squeeze a wedge of lemon over the tuna salad, or garnish with fresh Italian parsley, dill, basil, or cilantro. Most cooks prefer to chill tuna salad under plastic wrap in the refrigerator, but it can be served at room temperature. Here are a few serving suggestions: On a bed of spinach or lettuce leaves Topped with sliced tomatoes and/or avocado Stuffed into a hollowed out tomato Shaped into a cylinder using a mold (for firm salads only) | Mix tuna with mayonnaise or olive oil. Mix in ingredients. Add spices and garnish. Serve immediately or chilled. |
Water is a major resource that we often take for granted. The water that comes through your faucets has to be pumped from a water source to a treatment plant, filtered and treated with chemicals, then pumped to your neighborhood. That process requires a lot of energy. When you conserve water, you do your part to put less strain on your local water sources. This is especially important if you live in an area that's prone to drought. To save water, Don't keep water running while you do the dishes. Use a low-water dishwashing method. Take short showers instead of baths, which require much more water. Fix leaky pipes so you aren't wasting water. Don't water your lawn with fresh water. Either let the rain do the work, or save grey water (like used bathwater) to use. Cleaning chemicals are often made with toxic ingredients that wash into the water supply and taint it. This harms humans, wildlife and the environment. Use earth-friendly substances around your home. You can also try making your own. Instead of using a commercial all-purpose cleaner, try a solution of white vinegar and water. It works just as well and isn't toxic. Baking soda does wonders on stains of all kinds. Use natural versions of shampoos, conditioners and other body products. Use natural methods for getting rid of bugs and rodents in your home, rather than using poison. Even worse is pouring them onto your lawn, where they'll eventually seep into the groundwater. Paint, motor oil, bleach, ammonia, and other strong solutions should be disposed of properly according to the guidelines of your local sanitation department. Most communities have toxic waste sites for proper disposal. Every community is dependent on a natural source of water to survive. Whether it's a river, a lake, groundwater, or another source, it's essential to protect the water that literally brings your community life. Find local groups working to protect your water and join up so you can help. Here are a few ideas: Participate in local waterways cleanups to get rid of trash polluting your local streams, rivers and beaches. Speak out against local water polluters. Loose governmental regulations mean that many water sources are polluted with industrial waste. See if there's a local group working to make things right and keep the water clean where you live. | Save water in your home. Don't use toxic chemicals. Never pour hazardous waste down the drain. Find ways to fight local water pollution. |
Coil springs can be found on a car's front and/or back suspension, and are attached onto the A-frame or the axles. You can remove the stock coil springs and replace them with shorter springs, or take your springs to a spring shop and have the coils softened and shortened. Use a grinder, cutting wheel, or torch to cut them. Start with cutting in quarter- or half-coil-turn increments, because cutting a coil is a permanent action. You may have to install shorter bump stops or cut your stock ones to fit. | Manipulate your car's coil springs. You can also cut the coils yourself. |
Before you even start out, you'll need money to run your real estate brokerage. Estimate your startup costs for leasing an office, buying office equipment, getting licensed, and for other expenses. You'll need startup capital as well as working capital. Startup capital is what you'll use to get your business off the ground. Working capital is what you'll use to pay for day-to-day operations. The simplest way to start your business is to use your own savings to do so. This will free you from ceding control to another partner or paying interest to a lender. However, the amount required to start your business will likely be higher than you are able to afford using your savings alone. If you don't want to take out a loan or don't qualify for one, you can bring on a partner to help you finance your startup costs. Your partner will come into the business by providing capital in exchange for an ownership share in the business. This will allow them to make business decisions (with you) and own a share of any profits. Partnerships must be structured using an official charter to effective and, in some states, legally recognized. You can also bring on a silent partner if you can find a willing investor. A silent partner contributes capital and owns part of the business, but does not make any business decisions or work. This would allow you to operate the business yourself using their money. You should put some of your own money into your business, but all of your capital doesn't need to come from your own pocket. Consider getting a loan from a local bank to help you get started. You will need good credit and an effective business plan to qualify for this type of loan. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a great source of loans for small businesses. To qualify, you need to demonstrate an ability to repay the loan, either in assets or revenues. Your personal assets also count towards the potential collateral on your loan. The SBA may be more likely to lend to some businesses than banks are. Visit your local SBA branch or the SBA's website to get started. | Estimate the capital you'll need to run the business. Finance your business yourself. Bring on partners. Get a bank loan. Obtain a Small Business Administration loan. |
Any present is worth a "thank you." Look the gift giver in the eye and be as direct as you would with any other show of gratitude. You might say, "thank you! I really appreciate this." You may comment on the kindness and generosity of the present. "What a generous present!" or "how kind of you!" If you struggle to bring a smile to your face to show gratitude for something you'll never use, or something you never wanted, try to appreciate the thought behind it. It's always possible to offer a few words of thanks concerning the thought they put into it. "Thanks so much! What a thoughtful present!" "I really appreciate that you thought of me!" Think about why they gave you the gift, and thank them for that reason. Even if the gift giver made a bad choice, they probably had at least one good reason for it. "You must have remembered that I love chocolate!" "Thank you for these colorful socks; you know I like to keep my feet warm." "Thanks for the CD! I'm always looking to expand my collection." Ask your giver about the gift and how they thought of it. This is good distraction from discussing whether or not you'll use it, how often, etc. Ask them where they bought it, ask them if they've got one themselves, or ask how best to use it (if applicable). In general, when reacting to a gift you don't like, put the burden of the conversation on the person who is gifting, and not yourself. "Do you have this CD too? What's your favorite track?" "I don't think I've ever seen socks like these; where did you get them? Do you have a pair yourself?" "I definitely don't have a sweater like this--how long did it take you to knit? How long have you been knitting?" If you don't have a moral issue with telling small lies to spare the feelings of well-intentioned people, go ahead and say you like it. Most people consider it polite to tell small lies about gifts rather than telling the giver you are disappointed. However, you should avoid telling a big lie. Say you love the present, but don't say it's the best present ever, or promise to use it every day. If you don't lie, just avoid saying that you hate the gift. "Thank you! What a great present." "This is wonderful, thank you! Where did you find it?" If the person who gave you a gift is someone who knows you well, someone with whom you have a lot of rapport, just tell them the truth if they push. You can laugh about it together. A bad gift is not a big deal, but lying could make it into one. If your gift giver senses you don't like the present, they may start asking you questions about whether you "really" like it, or when you will use it. Either tell a tiny lie, or counter their questions with more questions so that you don't have to answer theirs. If you can, coax them into offering a suggestion on how/when to make full use of your gift. Then give a quick "I'll be sure to do that" and move on. In the case of a gift that is clearly mean-spirited, it's acceptable to throw any poise and respect out the window. Don't be afraid to tell them they can keep it. | Say "thank you". React to the thought of the gift. Appreciate the intention. Ask questions. Lie if you are comfortable lying. Tell the truth if you're close. Defer questions. |
As nubuck is created by sanding cowhide, it can withstand sanding for cleaning purposes. For the toughest stains, rub them vigorously with sandpaper or a block until the stain is removed. If you only need to clean a specific stain, only sand that particular spot. Make sure the block is clean before starting to sand the nubuck. If stains have settled in your nubuck surface, or it's soiled all over, you’ll want to sand it completely. Run a block or sandpaper over its entire surface until the stains are removed. The nubuck will look practically brand new. As you sand the nubuck, you’ll be creating a fine dust composed of the leather and whatever grime it contained. Brush it away to keep your nubuck clear and clean. | Use a suede block or sandpaper to sand a nubuck surface. Sand particularly soiled nubuck surfaces all over. Use a nubuck brush to remove residue. |
Find an oxygenated bleach in powder form and mix it with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dip 2 to 3 rags in the mixture, depending on how large the sink is, and lay the saturated rags along the bottom of the sink. Leave the rags alone for 15 minutes, take them off and scrub any remaining stains with a non abrasive brush. Hang saturated rags over the edge of your sink to remove any stains along the sides. Rust or any other stubborn stains don't stand a chance to a DIY cleaner made from salt and lemon juice. Sprinkle table salt on any stains, cut a lemon in half to squeeze its juice directly over the salt, and scrub with a clean dish rag. Rinse the area with water and repeat if necessary. Liquid dishwasher soap is strong stuff and you only need to leave it on your white sink for a short time to cut through grease, grime and stains. Squirt a small amount onto a soft rag or sponge and wipe your sink down all over with it. Don't walk away, and rinse your sink with water after one minute. | Soak stains with oxygen bleach. Clean up rust stains with salt and lemon juice. Use liquid dishwasher soap. |
Though it may not feel comfortable to place your ears in the water at first, just tip back your head until your ears are completely submerged. If your ears are out of the water, it means that your neck will be straining and that your body will be able to float less easily. Once your ears are submerged, lift your chin. You can lift it slightly, just an inch or two out of the water, or even lift it much more, so that it's pointing up toward the ceiling or sky. This will help you tip back your head and will make your entire body more buoyant. As you place your ears underwater and begin to lift your chin, make sure that the water line is at mid-cheek. It may be slightly lower if you raise your chin more dramatically. Keep your head centered so you don't tilt to one side or the other. Keeping your head centered will keep the rest of your body centered. | Place your ears in the water. Lift your chin. Make sure the water line is at mid-cheek. Stay centered. |
Beyond the physical level – the breathing and the movements that help you get in touch with your chi – truly developing your chi will take moving it to the mental and spiritual level. Chi kung is a disparate group of practices from different civilizations that are aimed at bringing your mind to a higher level of consciousness and unleashing the true power of your life force. This will help to bring you to the next level of chi. As you do your breathing and exercise of choice, focus on areas of your body where the energy is not flowing. These are energy blockages, and each one will require focus and determination to fix it and get the energy flowing as it should. Some people are able to get their energy moving by themselves through breathing and physical practice, but many of us need help and guidance when practicing energy work. One easy way to find out how your body energy is functioning is to take the diagnostic test below, which can help you identify the elements present in your body, and which are lacking and need to be remedied. For the assistance of a licensed Qigong practitioner, who will be able to help you to higher levels in your energy work, consult the website below. This is moving to the highest level of chi. It will encompass all of the work you have done so far – breath, physical movement, energy flow – and add the spiritual element. This will lead you to a state of mindfulness or focused awareness. Similar to the Zen practice of Buddhists, the spiritual aspect of developing your chi can be a lifelong pursuit. We might be able to achieve the state we are seeking one day, but the next cannot come near it. To truly realize this spiritual connection along with the physical and energy aspects, you must be fully grounded in the present moment and completely aware – it's not about going to some different plane of consciousness. For most people, meditation is the best way of reaching this highest level of chi development. | Explore chi kung (qigong). Focus on your energy. Work on the body/mind/soul connection. |
Recent studies show that widely used Deep neural networks are vulnerable to the carefully crafted adversarial examples.Many advanced algorithms have been proposed to generate adversarial examples by leveraging the L_p distance for penalizing perturbations.Different defense methods have also been explored to defend against such adversarial attacks.While the effectiveness of L_p distance as a metric of perceptual quality remains an active research area, in this paper we will instead focus on a different type of perturbation, namely spatial transformation, as opposed to manipulating the pixel values directly as in prior works.Perturbations generated through spatial transformation could result in large L_p distance measures, but our extensive experiments show that such spatially transformed adversarial examples are perceptually realistic and more difficult to defend against with existing defense systems.This potentially provides a new direction in adversarial example generation and the design of corresponding defenses.We visualize the spatial transformation based perturbation for different examples and show that our techniquecan produce realistic adversarial examples with smooth image deformation.Finally, we visualize the attention of deep networks with different types of adversarial examples to better understand how these examples are interpreted. | We propose a new approach for generating adversarial examples based on spatial transformation, which produces perceptually realistic examples compared to existing attacks. |
Say you are on Google+ login page, and it has auto-filled the username and password (as you previously clicked "remember me" in your browser to stay signed in). All browsers for security purpose mask the password field with asterisks; this makes text secret. There is an easy way to covert those asterisks to normal text. Select "Inspect Element". After you inspect elements, a developer tool window will appear below, where you will see the code which is highlighted and code looks like <input id="password" class=" " type="password"......>. Double-click on "password" and change it to "text" like this: <input id=password class=" " type="text".......>. Hit Enter now. After you hit enter, you will reveal a text which is replaced by masked symbols (asterisks). To replace the asterisks/dots, undo the same action. Replace "text" with "password," and it'll be back to normal. | Open your Mozilla-Firefox and view the login screen. Right click within the password field. Change the password field type. View the password. |
Be particularly careful in airports and bus and train stations. Politely ask the person to stand back farther, or you could find another ATM. This way hidden cameras installed by thieves will not be able to read the numbers you type in. Beware of card slots that look like they have been tacked onto the ATM. Try not to use them late at night and limit your visits to as few times per week as possible. ATMs found in gas stations, grocery and convenience stores and kiosks have been found to have had fraudulent card reading devices more often than those located outside of banks. This is the best way to guard against theft and fraud. Notify your bank immediately if you notice any withdraws that you did not make. You will not be liable beyond the first $50 if you report the fraud within 2 days and no more than $500 if you report ATM fraud within 60 days. | Make sure no one is looking over your shoulder when you are typing your PIN number. Cover the keypad or touch screen with your whole hand when you are typing in your PIN number. Use ATMs that have video surveillance and avoid those in dark, isolated areas. Check your bank balances frequently. |
Of course it might be you are followed home by a stray and the cat really needs a home. However, you may have been followed home by a cat that is simply lost and needs to find its way home. If is important to determine which is the case before you move forward. The vet can scan for the presence of a microchip that gives an id number for the cat. If the microchip is present, you can contact the database with the cat's number and reunite the lost kitty with its owners. It might be the cat got lost and has been living rough but is really a much loved family pet. If the cat is not chipped and appears to be a stray, you should still take steps to find the owners. It is ideal to reunite it with its family but it is also important to look for the owners in order to comply with local regulations, which vary from place to place. Consider methods such as putting up posters describing the cat, contacting all vet clinics in the area and asking them to take the details, informing local shelters, and even asking the local radio to put a call out for the owners to come forward. After 7 days of real effort to find the owner, the cat is considered adoptable. | Verify that the cat is actually a stray. Take the cat to the local vet to be scanned for a microchip. Try to find the cat's owner. |
The next part of the paper must describe the issue or problem in some detail. Start with a brief opening, usually labeled "issue" or "purpose" that describes in a sentence or two the main issue the paper focuses on and/or why you are submitting this paper. For example, you might write something like: "Violent incidents related to bullying are on the rise in schools within the North County School District. Current disciplinary policies may not be adequate for addressing this issue." The next section, labeled "considerations" or "background" should provide some detailed information about the state of the problem or issue, focusing on the recent development and/or current state of the situation. This section should include the information necessary for the reader to make a decision about this issue. Information not necessary for this purpose, however interesting it may be, should be excluded. If you haven't already, do some research before writing this section. You want the information in section to be as accurate, specific, and up to date as possible. When necessary, translate the information for your audience to make this section clear and simple. Avoid jargon, technical language, or information that isn't of central concern to the audience. Use statistics and data as appropriate, but explain things in terms that your audience will be able to quickly and easily understand. Your views on this situation and/or what should be done about it should not appear in this section. Keep it strictly factual. You may, however, choose to discuss the pros and cons of various proposed or current actions, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each. | Craft an opening that summarizes the issue. Outline the key facts/background. Keep your opinions out. |
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