text stringlengths 160 6.48k | summary stringlengths 31 590 |
|---|---|
People do it for fun, or because the collected item might become valuable. You can make it as narrow or as broad a field as you like. There are three basic categories to choose from: Free. This category often includes sentimental objects like postcards, or fun ones like bottle caps. Inexpensive. This category may include baseball cards or figurines. Expensive. This third category tends to be for expert collectors with items like art pieces, or antiques. Whether you are collecting coins, dolls, or fossils being a serious collector can be expensive. Single coins can sell from a few dollars to $3,000. A doll can be found at a flea market or antique store for very little, or it could be a L’Oiseleur which runs the price tag of $6.25 million. There are a variety of different kinds of collections. Stamps. Old coins. A coin collection could be early American pennies, foreign coins, Roman coins are only a few ideas. Books. Anything from modern books of poetry to limited first edition. Fossils. Learn where it is best to find the item, how best to care for it. For coins, books like The Everything Coin Collecting Book is a useful place to start. Most collections have websites where collectors, enthusiasts and sellers have their wares. Go to the library! Librarians can help you research your collection and find resources. Items like dolls, coins, baseball cards and figurines can be found in hobby shops, flea markets, garage sales, antique stores and sometimes even your own attic. When it comes to caring for your collection, make sure you are doing so properly. This is particularly important if you are creating a collection with the hopes that it will increase in value. Depending on its contents many countries may have restrictions on buying certain items. A UNESCO resolution places restrictions on the movement of antiquities, including coins. The U.S. and other countries have certain restrictions on firearms. For example, don't collect football cards if you find football boring. This is about your interests. | Consider why you want to start a collection. Decide on a budget. Choose your collection. Research your item. Understand the legality of your collection. Enjoy doing it! |
Think about your personal style icons: people you consider to be the height of style. Whether it's Kanye West, Ralph Lauren, James Dean, or Walt Whitman, try and wonder what they're trying to accomplish with their style. If it is truly "the perfection of a point of view," think what your icon's point of view might've been, and think about what your point of view might be. Whatever it is, let it guide you when you shop and dress. Consider how you'd like others to think of you, or your style. Is it classic? Do you aim to be an iconoclast? Style isn't dressing "well," or "fashionably," it's dressing for your character. There are no style "don'ts" and only really one style "do:" wear what you want, and own it. If you're a high school student, it won't do to clothe yourself as a full English gentleman. If you're a construction worker, you'll need to leave the Armani for the weekend. Tailor your point of view to the life you lead in order to feel as stylish as you look, and to make your style a part of your everyday life. Playing the style peacock only feels as good as your life will allow; it won't feel great wearing your Bruno Maglis if you've got to stand all day as a cashier, for instance. If your school or work maintain a strict dress code, push it to its limits (accepting the risk, of course). In these situations, don't underestimate the power of style-through-detail: make unique choices wherever possible. If you're sporting Gucci, don't act like a boozy frat boy. If you're channeling Kanye West, don't be afraid to loosen your gait and walk with a swagger. If your clothing echoes a certain point of view, allow your behavior to do the same. This is key to feeling stylish, as it completes the personal connection you've drawn between yourself and your outfit. Let your clothes inspire confidence. Do your best to transfer how you feel strutting in the mirror in the morning to how you feel going about your day, realizing that nothing's changed from being in front of that mirror to being at work, or school. | Have a reference point. Dress to fit your lifestyle. Act your style. |
The income statement shows how much money a company earned and spent over a period time. Title this page of your report “Income Statement” and list the organization's name and the period of time the income statement will cover. For example, an income statement is often drafted for the period from January 1 to December 31 of a particular year. Note that it is possible to prepare a financial report for a single quarter or month, while your income statement might be for a full year. Your financial report will be easier for readers to understand if they are for the same period, but this isn't strictly necessary. List the different sources of income and the amounts that were earned. Be sure to report each type of revenue separately, adjusted as necessary for any sales discounts or return allowances, for example: “Sales, $10,000” and “Service Income, $5,000.” Organize the sources of revenue in a way that is meaningful to the company. Some options may be revenue by geographical region, by management team or by specific product. When all revenue sources have been included, sum them and report the total as “Total Revenue.” This is the total cost of developing or manufacturing your product or providing your service in the reporting period. To calculate a cost of goods, you should add the direct materials, direct labor, factory costs and shipping or delivery expenses. Subtract cost of goods sold from total revenue and title this number “Gross Profit.” Operating expenses include all of the expenses that are necessary for conducting your business. This includes general and administrative expenses, such as salaries, rent, utilities and depreciation of properties. It also includes advertising and research and development expenses. You may want to record these expenses separately so that the readers of your report can get an overall idea of where money is being spent. Subtract the sum of these costs from your gross profit and title this number “Profit Before Taxes.” "Retained earnings" refers the sum of all net income and net losses since the organization was founded. Adding retained earnings from the beginning of the year to the current year's net income or loss results in the total retained earnings balance. | Set up the income statement page. List sources of revenue. Report the costs of goods sold. Record operating expenses. Include retained earnings. |
You don't need to purchase a special cloth to clean and polish your sterling silver. A soft, lint-free cloth made of a fabric like flannel or microfiber works well. Using a nonabrasive cloth will prevent scratches on your sterling silver. Never use an old t-shirt. Printing and ink on the shirt can damage the silver. Avoid tissues and paper towels, as they can scratch sterling silver. Gently polish the surface of the sterling silver. Make long strokes that go along with the grain of the silver. Avoid rubbing the cloth in circles, which can magnify existing scratches. When the area of the cloth you are using to polish the sterling silver turns black, begin using a new section of the cloth. This will ensure you do not place the tarnish you are removing back on the silver. If you find it difficult to reach tiny, detailed areas of the sterling silver, try using a cotton swab. Make sure the swab is one hundred percent cotton, as other materials may scratch or dull your sterling silver. | Use a soft, nonabrasive cloth. Make long, back and forth strokes. Use clean sections of the cloth. Try a cotton swab for detail. |
If the ceiling isn't very dirty, simply use a broom covered with a tee-shirt to dust away any dirt. If your ceiling is dirty or greasy, use a sponge to scrub one small section at a time using an all-purpose cleaner. It's important to let the ceiling dry thoroughly before applying your tiles. A clean surface will make your tiles stick more effectively. You may have trouble attaching them if the ceiling is dirty or has peeling paint. If your ceiling is very greasy, wash it using a mixture of 1 cup ammonia and half a gallon of water. To do this, use measuring tape and record how long the ceiling is. Then measure how wide the ceiling is. Multiply these two numbers to get your square footage. For example, if your ceiling is 12' long and 15' wide, then the square footage is 180. You'll need to figure the square footage of each tile. Again, multiply the length times the width to get the tile's measurement. Then divide the square footage of the ceiling by the square footage of one tile. This will tell you how many tiles you'll need. For example, if your tile is 24" long and 24" wide (2' by 2'), then the square footage for the tile is 4 (2 multiplied by 2). If the square footage for your room is 180, divide it by 4. You'll need at least 45 tiles. Always buy 15 percent more tiles than you think you'll need. That way, if you need to cut tiles or make a mistake, you'll have plenty to complete the job. Unscrew any light fixtures, fans, or air vent covers. This will allow you to easily measure tiles and install them without damaging fixtures. You'll probably want to use a flat-head or Phillips screwdriver to remove fixtures. This is also a good time to give fixtures and vents a quick clean. | Clean the ceiling. Measure the square footage of the room. Determine how many tiles you need. Remove any fixtures or vents. |
Doing this should move your selected cell down your column by one. You can repeat this process for each number you wish to add. This should be at the top of the screen. You'll find the "Sum" value to the left of the zoom bar in the bottom right corner of Excel. You can also hold Ctrl and click each cell you wish to select; the "Sum" value will only display the sum of all selected cells. | Open Excel. Type a number into a cell. Press ↵ Enter. Type in another number. Click your column's letter. View your column's sum. |
If you need a small loan to cover an unexpected expense, many banks and credit unions offer small personal loans that have much lower rates than payday loans. Likewise, you may be able to save a lot of money by using your credit card instead of taking a payday loan. Always read the fine print and make sure you understand exactly how much you will owe in interest, regardless of how you borrow. Sometimes bank loans are actually not more affordable than payday loans. Use all kinds of credit cautiously. You should never borrow more than you are capable of paying back, unless you have a true emergency. . Pay off the loan first, then set aside at least a little bit of money to make sure you never need to take out a loan again. Even $10 per week could be $520 in a year, but try to go beyond that if you can. Stick to a budget to make saving easier. Start with a blank piece of paper and write all your monthly income in one column. Write all your monthly expenses in a second column. The difference between your income and expenses is what you can put towards savings or discretionary purchases. Not all emergencies can be foreseen or avoided, of course, but a bit of planning can help protect your from financial ruin. Try to put off big purchases until you have plenty of money to pay for them. Keep your routine car maintenance up to date so that you're less likely to have to pay for major repairs. If you have a hard time managing your money or creating a budget for yourself, seeking professional help may help you to avoid having to take loans out in the future. There are many counseling agencies that will charge minimal fees, and some may not charge any fees at all. Search online for a credit counselor in your area, or call a credit counseling hotline. If you "borrow" against your savings to pay for an unexpected expense, increase your savings rate until it is paid back at least to its previous level. | Borrow from a bank or use a credit card. Start saving Prevent emergencies. Talk to a credit counselor or financial adviser. Pay yourself back. |
The cold and caffeine in tea will bring down any redness, and there are great plant compounds in tea that naturally remove eye puffiness too. Green, black, and chamomile teas are best for their anti-inflammatory properties like caffeine. Brew the tea by steaming water and putting the tea bags in to steep. After a couple minutes, drain the water and pop them in the fridge. Once they have cooled off, place them on your eyelids for twenty minutes. When you first wake up, get your heart pumping with a thirty minute workout. Certain yoga positions that require you to hang upside down, like the downward dog, help to reverse the blood flow which diminishes dark circles that develop under the eyes. It also helps circulation throughout the whole body, adding a healthy color to the face. Exercise boosts energy which will help you look, and feel more awake. Foods made up of white flour or sugar will drag you down and make your skin appear dull. Citrus fruits however, will pick you up because they are packed with vitamin C and can increase energy and alertness. If you don't want to eat these citrusy fruits, you can get a similar by using lemon-scented body wash. Avoid the freezer because if it gets too cold it could pop blood vessels on your face once it's applied. To prevent this, only put it in the refrigerator for about five minutes. After you take it out, apply it on your face and leave it on for twenty minutes. Another method for a cooling, de-puffing fix is by using cold spoons. Put two spoons in the fridge before bed and in the morning, lay them over your eyes for about ten minutes. This will not only physically perk you up, but it will give your face and hair an extra shine because the cold water will close your pores and hair cuticles. Also, try letting the water run down directly on your face to boost circulation and restore color to your cheeks. If your eyes are red from allergies, sleepiness, or what have you, a few drops of eye moisturizer in each eye can remove redness. Eye drops should not be used everyday, but on those mornings that you’re seriously in need, a few drops will help restore the white of your eyes. | Use tea for more than just a drink. Exercise every morning. Eat a grapefruit, orange, or lemon in the morning. Put your eye cream or eye mask in the refrigerator to make it cool. Finish out your showers with ten seconds of cold water. Apply eye drops to diminish eye redness. |
Make your bonfire in an open space away from trees, and have an adult light it. The day the holika is burnt is called "Choti Holi", literally meaning, "Small Holi". The next day is called "Rangwali Holi", meaning the "Holi of colors." Traditionally, 40 days before the Holi celebration, there would be a log placed in the center of town to signify it was time to collect wood for the Holika bonfire. Gather enough wood and combustible material to create a medium-to-large sized pile for your Holika bonfire. Place any wood or flammable scrap materials on top of the log, so you have a large pile of wood ready to burn. Clean your home before the festivities. On the eve of Holi, place a combustible statue of Holika, the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu, in the pile of firewood. Burning Holika in the bonfire symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. She is said to have tried to kill Prahlad, the son of Hiranyakashipu (her brother). Prahlad was a devoted follower of Lord Narayana which infuriated his father who craved all the praise for himself. He plans to kill his son but he escapes because of his faith while holika gets consumed in the fire for her wickedness, despite her gift of escaping fire. You can tie the logs together so they stay in place vertically. Light a match and throw it into the pile of wood to start the fire. You can pour a fire starter like kerosene on the wood to help get the fire going. Focus on the destruction of evil as you see the fire burn. Make sure to stand far from the wood when trying to start the fire so you don't get hurt. Also, keep a check on cables or wires around the fire, if any. Wear cotton clothes and hold back your scarves, long hair, etc. Gather friends, family, or the community together to watch the Holika bonfire light. | Collect and stack the wood. Place the statue of Holika on the wood. Light the bonfire. |
Under House Bill 2177, signed into law on March 17, 2015, almost any Oregonian who has dealt with the DMV since 2013 is automatically registered to vote. Specifically, if you applied for or renewed a license, or changed your address, you may already be registered to vote. If you were automatically registered to vote by this process, you should have received a notification by mail informing you that you have three weeks to opt out. If you are unsure of whether or not you have been automatically registered to vote, you can check online. Visit this webpage, enter your name and birthday, and press the "Submit" button. If you have not opted out of voter registration, the secretary of state's office will mail you a ballot automatically. You should receive your ballot at least 20 days before any election. | Interact with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. Verify that you are registered to vote. Wait for your ballot. |
If you have the assembly guide for your specific model, it will give you information on what parts you need to successfully assemble your tri-fold futon. In most cases, you will need 2 stretchers, 2 arms, a slat rack with 3 sections, screws, barrel nuts, sliders, clevis pins, cotter pins, and an allen wrench. Place a screw through a hole in the arm. Then line up the screw with the corresponding hole in the stretcher. Tighten the screw with your finger, but don't use a screwdriver yet. It will be easier to fit the slats in if the connection is a little loose. Repeat this process until the screws are connecting both stretchers to both arms through each hole. The stretchers connected to the arms makes up the frame of the futon. Some tri-fold futons will come with the slide rollers attached to the slats. Slide rollers are small and circular, and they are usually either white or black. If the rollers are not already place, simply push them into the holes in the side of the slats. Then attach them with a clevis pin and a cotter pin. Guide the slide rollers into the grooves in the arms of the frame. Since the screws are not tightened, it should be easy to pull the arms back slightly to help guide the second set of rollers into place. Once all the rollers are in their grooves. The slats should rest easily over the stretchers. Using a screwdriver, turn all the screws until you cannot tighten them any further. Pick up the front of the slats and gently push it towards the back of the futon. The slats should fold easily, turning the frame into a couch. Lift the front end again and pull it out to turn the futon back into a bed. If your futon isn't changing positions easily, the rollers may not be in place. Check to make sure your rollers are all in their grooves. If the rollers aren't in their grooves, loosen the screws, guide the rollers into the grooves, and then tighten the screws again. Make sure the slats of your futon are lying flat. Lift up your mattress and lay it against the flat slats. | Make sure you have all the parts you need. Assemble the frame by connecting the stretchers to the arms. Attach the slide rollers to the slats if they aren’t already attached. Lay the slats onto the frame and set the rollers in place. Tighten all the screws connecting the arms and stretchers. Check to make sure the futon can change positions. Place the mattress onto the slats. |
Take the mixer to mix. Pour the egg into the pan and pour it into a small bowl of flour. Mix well. But do not be too thick and put the black sesame seeds to rest for about 30 minutes. Mix it until you get the color you like and divide the coconut meat into evenly prepared. Use a small light in the middle of the pan to heat a little, then scoop down the flour mixture. Spread it into circles. Use the chopstick to reverse. Roll over to use 2 chopsticks, flip the dough sheet up and then roll loose. Pull the chopstick out of the dough and place it on the plate. | Mix the tapioca flour and rice flour in bowl. Mix coconut milk, salt and coconut sugar. Divide the flour mixture into 3 cups of droplets of food coloring. Bring the pan over low heat. Make a slight increase in volume and wait for the cooked until it looks mellow. Bring it to the cutting board. |
A good cry often makes you feel better. If you’re too embarrassed to cry in front of your loved ones, do it in private. Shut your bedroom door, curl up on your bed, and let the tears flow. Pick one or two close friends to discuss your feelings with. If other friends ask you to bring your ex along to an event, simply say, “We’re not together anymore,” and leave it at that. Giving everyone a blow-by-blow explanation can make you seem bitter, even if you’re not. Meditate on your grief. This will help you to release any feelings of anger, which only makes grief worse. You could also start a journal to write down how you feel. Don't worry about grammar or spelling. Just write. Like meditation, journaling will also help you to release negative feelings. Vigorous exercise releases endorphins, which help to heal emotional pain. Go for a run or a power walk. Sign up for a kickbox cardio class. If you enjoy playing sports, ask your friends to play a game with you. Contact with nature can do wonders to lift your mood. Walk in the park. Help your parents in the garden. Even if you just sit under a tree and watch the local squirrels steal food from the birds, you could do yourself a world of good. Unless your parents were each other's first loves, they had to deal with broken hearts, too. When they see that you’re hurting, they’ll want to help. Accept their offer. Express your feelings the same way you would with your friends. Talking to other people you trust is a great way to get a different perspective on the relationship. Talking to someone can be especially helpful when the person is older than you. . Grief is a natural state that happens to everyone. Depression, on the other hand, can be deadly. When you’re grieving, you acknowledge what still matters. In depression, nothing seems to matter. Seek professional help if: You lose interest in things you used to be passionate about. You close yourself off from your friends. You engage in destructive behavior like self-mutilation. You think about committing suicide. | Cry it out. Don't broadcast your breakup. Reflect privately on your feelings. Exercise. Get outdoors. Talk to your parents. Recognize the difference between grief and depression |
Tanning salons offer a variety of packages, specials, prices, products and use a variety of tanning beds, making it difficult to know which salon to choose if you don't have a personal recommendation. Here are a few things to look for when deciding. Ask for a detailed breakdown of their pricing before any specials, so you can see if you can afford their services when the special is no longer offered. Think about convenience factors, such as how close it is to your home or work, whether or not you have to schedule appointments or if your gym already has tanning beds. Ask if they use high-efficiency bulbs and how often they are changed. Ask if you can see the beds to get a look at how well maintained they appear. Look around – is everything spick and span? Do you see employees going in and out of the booths cleaning beds between customers? If the reception area is dirty, for instance, that's probably not a good sign. Talk with the staff. Well-trained professionals should help you determine your skin type, which they’ll use to create a tanning schedule so you tan fairly quickly but without getting scorched. Getting a base tan will occur with consistent and incremental increases in tanning sessions, tanning times and tanning bed levels. This will all be determined by the schedule you’ve created with the salon you’ve selected. A general rule of thumb is that at first you will only tan every 2-4 days for about 5 -7 minutes and then build from there. Don't assume that if you have light skin you just need to tan longer. The likely result of doing this will be a bad burn. Salons will try to sell you all kinds of lotions designed to make you tan faster and darker, to make your tan last longer and so forth. Many of these lotions – accelerators, maximizers, bronzers, intensifiers – are quite expensive and reviews on how well they work are mixed. Go online and see what others have to say. If you decide to experiment, try one at a time. If you use more than one, and you find you’re getting the results you hoped to achieve, you won't know which lotion was responsible. Trying one at a time, then, is the less expensive way to go. They can also often be purchased much less expensively online than in the salons. Wait to shower if you use a bronzing lotion. After you tan in a tanning bed, wait 3-4 hours before you take a shower if you use a bronzing lotion that you find is working for you. Also, it is a myth that showering after using a tanning bed will somehow wash away your tan. It won't. Just as with tanning outside, tanning beds expose your skin to UV rays. If you decide to use a tanning lotion, see if it has SPF protection and a factor of at least 15. If not, get and apply one 20-30 minutes before you bed in the bed. Some people prefer to go nude, while others decide to wear the bathing suit they plan to wear in the summer. Either is fine. Using different bathing suits, however, will leave your tan uneven, and perhaps even with a variety of tan lines jig-jagging across your body. You will also want to wear the goggles they provide to protect your eyes, or purchase your own. Closing your eyes or putting a towel over them won't protect them from UV rays, which can cause significant damage to your retinas. Also, to avoid raccoon eyes, move the goggles around on your eyes throughout each tanning session. Like tanning in the sun, always make sure you exfoliate prior to tanning in a tanning bed or booth. Moisturize after exfoliation as well. Just as you would when laying outside in the sun, you want to adjust your body so that all parts are being exposed to the light for about the same amount of time. In a tanning bed, you don't have to flip from front to back because the lights are both above and below you, and to one degree or another around you. So twist in different directions occasionally. Think about the places where your body is bent (like in the crook of your arms or at the base of your neck), or where your skin is bunching up. If you don't readjust often enough, this will create tanning wrinkles. Once your base tan is established, you will likely drop to tanning just 2 days per week. A good salon won't try to convince you that you need more than that. Also, continue your regimen of exfoliating, moisturizing and drinking plenty of fluids. | Choose a good tanning salon. Decide how to build your base tan. Consider using special lotions. Wear sunscreen. Decide what or what not to wear in the bed. Prep your skin before tanning. Move around in the bed. Maintain your base tan. |
Deep neutrals that aren't too far away from your natural skin color are great to use day-to-day. Nearly any dark neutral will look flattering, as long as it has a demi-matte or soft shimmer finish as opposed to a completely matte finish. Try a deep nude such as light chocolate or tawny brown. Light matte shadows may appear mismatched or too stark on your skin. While they often look too intense on lighter skin tones, bright colors look very attractive on dark skin. Create a bold look with a royal purple, emerald green, aquamarine, or indigo eyeshadow. The texture and finish of shimmery shadows are very complimentary to brown skin. Try using a gold, silver, or bronze eyeshadow when going out for the evening. If your skin is lighter brown, brown metallic shadows will make your eyes pop without appearing too glittery. Golds give your skin a warm glow. Extremely light colors don't look great on brown skin because they create an unfavorable contrast. Additionally, colors that have an ashy cast tend to make the skin look dry and dirty. Avoid using eyeshadows that have either of these characteristics. | Stick with demi-matte neutrals for an everyday look. Pick jewel tones to create a bright pop. Go with metallics for a nighttime look. Stay away from colors that are light or ashy. |
Exercise is one of three natural means of releasing endorphins in your body. Those happy-hormones are what cause feelings of satisfaction after getting outdoors and getting your body moving. Don't work-out with the intent of losing weight. Instead, focus on activities that you enjoy doing. Try new activities to keep yourself in shape. Horseback riding, swimming, skiing, and rowing are all fun and interesting ways to get your muscles in motion. Similar to exercising, don't eat with the intention of losing weight. Diets are a sure-fire means of making yourself feel bitter about your appearance, and make you gain weight in the long-run. Take the time to cook good meals. There are tons of easy-to-follow recipes out there that are healthful as well. Don't cut foods out from your diet, instead consume them in moderation. Spoil yourself every once in a while! Do things that make you happy, even if they seem unimportant. Sing, make art, go for walks; find all those little things that make your day enjoyable and do them. Avoid people and places that cause bitterness or negativity Compliment yourself consistently. Negative self-talk is a major source of anxiety and bitterness towards your body. Make a list of your assets, and focus on those on a daily basis. | Stay active to keep your body in tip-top condition Eat well, to feel fulfilled and satisfied. Take care of you mental health; it is equally as important as your physical condition. |
You can't choose a good course of action until you know how much you owe. Find all of the debts you want to consolidate and create a list with the following information: The amount due Your monthly payment The interest rate on the loan Whether the loan is secured or unsecured (secured loans are tied to an asset, e.g., your car acts as security for the car loan) Lenders will only make loans if they are confident you can pay them back. Pull a free copy of your credit report and a copy of your credit score. Generally, you’ll need a solid credit score (in the mid-600s) to get a personal consolidation loan. Your score might be hurt by errors in your credit report. Check it thoroughly and dispute any wrong information. For example, there might be accounts listed that don't belong to you, or accounts might be inaccurately listed as in default. If your score is low, wait to consolidate. You can pay down debt and improve your credit score first. Many lenders offer these loans. In fact, you probably get offers in the mail. You can ask your bank or credit union for a personal consolidation loan. You might also approach online lenders. Consider the following: Don't use a secured loan to consolidate unsecured loans. For example, a lender might say, “Sure, we’ll give you a $20,000 consolidation loan, but we want you to put your home up as collateral.” If you default on a secured loan, the lender can take the collateral. Pay attention to both interest rates and the term (length) of the repayment period. Don't focus only on the monthly payment. Research online lenders closely. They should have a physical address listed on their website and use encryption when you submit information. Check with the Better Business Bureau if there have been complaints. Loan consolidation can save you money in 2 ways—it might lower your monthly payment or it might lower the total amount you end up paying back. Some loans will do both, but some will do only 1 or the other. For example, you might find a consolidation loan that will cut your monthly payments in half. It does this by stretching out the repayment period to 20 years. You’ll end up paying more over the life of the loan. In some situations, however, you might be focused only on cutting your monthly payment. For example, you might have lost your job. In this situation, a lower monthly payment will give you some breathing room, and you can refinance the consolidation loan later. Contact the lender and provide all required paperwork. You’ll have to provide a bunch of information, such as personal identification, proof of income, and your employer information. After you’ve been approved, the lender will probably send you a check. Don't go shopping! You need to use these funds to pay off your smaller loans. Pay them off in a timely manner and then commit to paying back your consolidation loan. Loan consolidation might be unnecessary or not the right choice for you. For example, if you’ve recently fallen on hard times, you might have other options. Consider the following: You can call your creditors and ask that they let you skip a couple payments until you land on your feet. You’ll have to have a good reason, such as a job loss or illness. Also the lender wants to be sure your problems are temporary. You can visit a credit counselor and set up a debt management plan. The counselor can negotiate with your creditors to reduce your interest rate and waive late fees and penalties. You make one payment to the credit counselor, who distributes your payments to each creditor. | Make a list of your debts. Check your credit history. Research consolidation loans. Assess your priorities. Apply for the loan. Pay off your smaller loans. Consider other options. |
If the dog seems open to being approached (he sits or stands without raised fur or bared teeth, and doesn't growl or snap at you), start to gain his trust. Offer something like a treat that builds trust and lets the dog know you have good intentions. Slowly approach him and offer the back of your hand with your palm down for the dog to sniff. Take your time and pause if he becomes frightened or hostile. Pay attention to what triggers an emotional response from the dog and be sensitive. Pause and allow the dog to get more comfortable before starting to approach the dog again. Never reach over the dog's head or body. The dog will see this as a threat and either run away or may bite you before retreating. Once you've gained the dog's trust and you can get close to him, restrain him. Quickly and quietly slip a leash or rope around his neck. This is important to control the dog and prevent him from running away. If the dog twists and tries to get away after you've gotten a leash on him, try to verbally reassure him. For example, say, "Calm down, boy," in a gentle, but firm voice. If you take the dog to any veterinary clinic or the Humane Society, they can check for a microchip that locates the owners. If the dog has an owner, the owner will be notified and your job is done. If there's no microchip, you could still try to find the owners by doing any of the following: Post “found dog” flyers around the neighborhood where you found the dog. If the dog has a home, it is likely that he didn't wander off too far from it. Notify local veterinary clinics, animal shelters and animal control/police departments that you found a dog. Give a thorough description of the dog—color, gender, breed, weight, and any other distinguishing characteristics. Call the local radio station to see if a lost dog has been reported or to see if they will mention it on the air. This is a good option in small communities. Post found dog ads on-line and with local community newspapers. If you decide to bring the dog to your home, have him checked out at the veterinary clinic first. The dog will be examined for fleas and internal parasites. This will keep you from bringing these pests into your home or exposing them to your other pets. Talk with your family before bringing home a stray dog to make sure everyone agrees with the decision. You should also make sure your landlord is fine with another dog, if you rent. If a home has yet to be located for the dog, you might want to consider adopting it temporarily or perhaps permanently. If you take the dog to the Humane Society, they may not be able to take the dog in right away. But, if you are able to hold on to the dog for a quarantine period of up to two weeks, they may then take the dog and give it all of the necessary tests and vaccines. Be prepared to pay for medical expenses and other costs. Some shelters may offer discounts for caring for strays. | Build rapport. Restrain the dog. Find the dog's owners. Take the dog to the vet. Foster your rescue. |
Scholar's Mate only works if you’re in control of the white pieces, since the person playing White has the privilege of making the first move. If your opponent insists on starting off as White, you’ll have no choice but to wait until the next game to trade places. If you’re forced to play Black, skip ahead to the section on defending against Scholar's Mate to learn how you can avoid falling victim to the play yourself. This will get it out of the way so you can sneak your king's bishop out from the rear. Since moving a pawn two squares is a common opening move, an unsuspecting opponent will have no reason to think that they’re walking into a trap. The term “king's pawn” simply refers to the pawn positioned directly in front of the king. The squares on a chessboard are labelled to help players keep track of their movements. If you’re facing the board, the first square in each row has a corresponding letter (A through H), while the forward squares are numbered from 1 to 8. Slide the piece out to the left through the gap created by your opening move. In this position, it will threaten your opponent's king's bishop's pawn, which sits at F7. Don't worry if your opponent advances their F7 pawn on their opening move. You’ll still be able to get into the position you need to secure a quick checkmate. Move your queen out to the right, in the opposite direction that you moved your bishop. It will now also be a threat to the F7 pawn. At this point, an opponent who is familiar with Scholar's Mate will know what's coming. See the section below for more information about how Black can block the ploy. Once your opponent makes their next move, all that's left to do is slide your queen over two squares diagonally to F7. This will leave them with nowhere to move their king that it won't be endangered by your queen. They also won't be able to take your queen in retaliation, as it's being protected by your bishop. You also have the option of taking the F7 pawn with your bishop instead of your queen, but doing so wouldn't result in a checkmate. If necessary, you can explain the steps you took to get there and demonstrate that there's no move they can make to save their king. Then, set the board back up and start a new game! Keep in mind that you probably won't be able to use this play more than once against the same opponent. Scholar's Mate isn't the kind of trick most people will fall for again once they understand how it works. | Choose to play White. Begin the game by moving your king's pawn forward two squares from E2 to E4. Move your king’s bishop out 3 squares diagonally from F1 to C4. Advance your queen 4 squares diagonally from D1 to H5. Capture the king's bishop's pawn at F7 with your queen for checkmate. Point out the checkmate if your opponent doesn’t see it. |
By holding off until your roses have neared their full size, you can ensure that they’ll be able to withstand having whole sections removed. A mature knockout rose should be about 4 feet (1.2 m) tall by 4 feet (1.2 m) wide before you begin hacking at it. A fully-grown knockout rose will require the most pruning around mid-February to early March. Young roses, by contrast, only need to be touched up throughout the growing period to remove dead or dying growth. Knockout roses can often go as long as 2-3 years between major prunings, depending on how rapidly they grow and how big or small you like to keep your plant. Look for small buds to begin forming along the stems of the plant. If the existing buds have swelled up but no new growth has appeared, it means the roses are ready to prune. The main pruning period for knockout roses is in late winter or early spring, just as the plant prepares for another season of growth. You can still prune your roses even if new growth has already begun. Buds might start forming early if the winter was especially mild. In this case, snip the growth back to the first dormant bud. Clip one or both canes as needed to get the plant's interior structure growing straight and vertical. Creating some separation between the canes prevents them from rubbing against one other, making the plant look neater and promoting stronger, more lasting growth. By reducing the density of your rose bushes early in the season, you can make sure they continue putting out neat, attractive growth all year long. Thinning out overlapping canes and stems also promotes better air circulation through your rose bushes, making them less vulnerable to fungal diseases. You can cut healthy shoots back considerably without worrying about harming the plant. Doing so will prevent your roses from putting too much energy into maintaining an overabundance of foliage. As a result, it will produce more flowers. Keep in mind that your knockout roses will grow vigorously after being pruned. As a general rule, you’ll want to cut them 1–2 feet (0.30–0.61 m) shorter than you would ultimately like them to end up. Be careful not to get too overzealous with your pruning. Trimming more than half of the healthy, mature canes could cause the plant to struggle to regrow lost foliage, stunting its growth. Maintain the appearance of your knockout roses by giving them a gently rounded, dome-like shape. Be sure to snip any stems or offshoots that extend far enough beyond the foliage on the outer edges of the bush to stand out. To improve air circulation and control the spread of diseases in warmer weather, try trimming your bushes into a rough ‘V’ shape, leaving them open in the middle. | Wait until the second or third season of growth to cut back your roses. Prune your roses as soon as the buds break dormancy. Start by cutting away overlapping canes. Remove one-third to one-half of the plant’s overall size. Trim your bushes to the desired height and width. |
Most ballads are composed in four four-line stanzas. The first two lines will rhyme and the third line will not, creating an AABC rhyme scheme. You can also try a rhyme scheme where the second and fourth line rhyme and the third line does not, creating an ABXB rhyme scheme. You can also try writing eight-line stanzas if you’d prefer and create your own rhyme scheme for the ballad. Modern ballads often have longer stanzas and a more loose rhyme scheme. The first line of the ballad is important, as it draws the reader into the story. Introduce your main character or characters in the first line. For example, in Bob Dylan's “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll,” the first line introduces the two main characters in the story: “William Zanzinger killed poor Hattie Carroll.” In John Keats’ "La Belle Dame Sans Merci,” the first line addresses the main character of the story with a question: “O what can ail thee, knight-at-arms…”. Stick to one to two main characters maximum, and one or two minor characters only if they are absolutely necessary. The ballad should focus on key details of one story with a small set of characters, not multiple main characters and plots at once. For example, in Bob Dylan's “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll,” there are two main characters, William Zanzinger and Hattie Carroll. Minor characters like a policemen and a judge are also mentioned. In John Keats’ "La Belle Dame Sans Merci,” there are two main characters, the knight-in-arms and the belle dame, or the woman. In a typical ballad, the chorus is the third or fourth line in the stanza that repeats throughout the piece. The chorus should be relevant to the rest of the ballad and contain strong imagery that sticks in the reader's mind. For example, in Coleridge's “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” the chorus is a variation on the line “The bright-eyed Mariner.” In Bob Dylan's “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll,” the chorus appears at the end of each stanza and is several lines long: “But you who philosophize disgrace and criticize all fears/Take the rag away from your face/Now ain't the time for your tears.” Follow a set rhyme scheme in each stanza. Repeat certain words or phrases over again in the ballad. Use simple language that is descriptive to create a sense of rhythm in the poem. For example, in Coleridge's “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” the speaker repeats words like “eye” and “Mariner” in the ballad: “He hold him with his glittering eye-/The Wedding-Guest stood still,/And listens like a three years’ child:/The Mariner hath his will.” Have your characters speak in the ballad, using quotation marks around their speech. Keep the dialogue short and tight. Only provide the most essential details of the character's thoughts in the dialogue. For example, in Coleridge's “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” the Mariner tells a story of being at sea to the wedding guests a few stanzas into the ballad: “The ship was cheered, the harbour cleared/Merrily did we drop/Below the kirk, below the hill,/Below the lighthouse top.” Like any good story, a ballad should have a beginning, middle, and end, with a powerful climax or realization in the latter half of the poem. The climax could be the most dramatic thing that happened to the speaker or the main character. It could also be the moment the main character realizes the reality of their situation. For example, in John Keats’ "La Belle Dame Sans Merci,” the climax comes in the tenth stanza when the knight-in-arms realizes he is being entrapped by the belle dame: “I saw pale kings and princes too,/Pale warriors, death-pale were they all:/They cried- ‘La Belle Dame sans Merci/Thee hath in thrall!’” The final stanza in the ballad should sum up the key theme or idea in the piece. It should leave the reader with a powerful image or wrap up the sequence of events. It can also put a twist or spin on the events in the ballad, making the reader reconsider the original events. For example, in John Keats’ "La Belle Dame Sans Merci,” the ballad ends with the knight-in-arms responding to the question posed to him in the first stanza after revealing he woke from the spell of the belle dame, though he now lives alone in a lifeless world: “And this is why I sojourn here,/Alone and palely loitering,/Though the sedge is withered from the lake,/And no birds sing.” | Follow the structure of a ballad. Introduce the main character to the reader. Limit the number of minor characters. Use a memorable line as the chorus. Include rhyme and repetition. Use dialogue in the ballad. Build to a climax or realization. Have a powerful last stanza. |
You should never apply a cleaner before testing it. Some couches do not respond well to certain commercial cleaners. Apply your cleaner to a small patch of your couch that is not directly visible, such as a corner on the back of the couch. Wait a few hours and check the area. If you notice any discoloration or other damage, try a different cleaner. Commercial cleaners can often be very strong. Use gloves when handling the cleaners. Clean in a well ventilated area. Open the windows, for example, when cleaning a couch in your living room. A little cleaner goes a long and less cleaner will be less taxing on your couch. Only spritz on a light layer of cleaner. If stains do not come off the first time, you can always repeat the process. If you have a couch marked "X," it can be difficult to maintain. Calling in professional cleaners each time the couch gets dirty can be pricey. In the future, check the manufacturer's label before purchasing a couch and avoid buying couches with the "X" label. | Test any cleaner you use first. Take safety precautions. Use a small amount of your cleaner only. Check labels first before purchasing a couch in the future. |
Adding some herbal tea to your routine is not only a great source of uncaffeinated hydration, but some herbs may combat nausea by settling your stomach down or calming your nerves. For example, peppermint, spearmint and chamomile are herbs well known for their stomach soothing abilities. Herbs that may reduce anxiety/stress and make an impact on nausea include: chamomile, Valerian root, passionflower and kava. You can buy these herbal teas at most grocery stores or buy the dried herbs directly and use them to make a herbal infusion. Don't add boiling hot water to herbs as it can destroy some of the helpful compounds. Instead, add very warm water and let the herbs steep for about 15 minutes. Another traditional plant remedy popular for combating nausea is ginger. Ginger has some anti-inflammatory ability and is considered a carminative that reduces gas, bloating and abdominal pain — all of which can cause nausea. Ginger can be consumed as an herbal tea, taken as capsules, or as a lozenge or chew. Most commercial ginger ale doesn't contain real ginger, but some natural brands in health food stores do. Make sure to get rid of the fizz (carbonation) before drinking it. Pickled ginger (the type that often comes with sushi) is another form that's tasty and fairly easy to find. Take some form of ginger about 15–30 minutes before eating solid food in order to reduce the likelihood of nausea. The is some research that indicates supplementing with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) can help reduce chronic nausea and vomiting, especially among women who are pregnant. The recommended dosages are 30mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride daily for up to five days consecutively. Be aware that vitamin B6 supplements may not impact all causes of chronic, unexplained nausea, but it's affordable and worth a try in most cases. Taking too much vitamin B6 (more than 100mg daily) can lead to nerve irritation and numbness/tingling in your limbs. Always keep daily doses under 50mg to be on the safe side. | Drink herbal teas. Consume ginger products. Consider taking vitamin B6 supplements. |
While it may seem counterintuitive, olive oil is a great way to clean your skin. This is because, as the teacher said in chemistry class, “like dissolves like.” So the olive oil will dissolve surface dirt and oil more effectively than most store-bought facial cleansers, which are water-based. Olive oil is non-comedogenic, which means it does not clog pores, so it can be used safely by people with all skin types. Olive oil can be used to remove makeup on its own, or you can add a little lemon juice to help prevent breakouts at the same time. Lemon juice helps treat acne because it is a disinfectant, which can destroy the bacteria that cause breakouts. Olive oil can also be mixed with aloe vera water to provide extra hydration and to soothe irritated skin while removing makeup. Because it is less abrasive than chemically based makeup removers, olive oil is the preferred makeup remover for people with sensitive skin or who are allergic to ingredients in store-bought removers. Mix olive oil with sea salt or sugar to create a natural exfoliant. Mix about a tablespoon of olive oil with ½ teaspoon of salt or sugar, apply to your face, and then rinse with warm water. Sugar is less abrasive than salt, so use sugar if you have sensitive skin. Brown sugar is even softer than white granulated sugar, so it is best for really sensitive skin. Olive oil has several properties that make it an effective treatment for acne. Olive oil is also a natural antibacterial, so it can prevent bacteria from exacerbating your acne. Olive oil's anti-inflammatory properties help to soothe the swelling and redness that accompanies acne. | Use the oil cleansing method. Remove makeup. Exfoliate. Treat acne. |
Keep your dog in a warm, dry environment as soon as you notice any potential symptoms. Turn up the thermostat by 2 or 3 degrees and provide plenty of warm blankets for your dog to curl up in. You can even use dog sweaters and socks to help your furry friend stay cozy while they fight their symptoms. Pet stores and online retailers offer heated dog beds, which use a low heat to help keep your dog consistently warm. Your dog should be warm, but you need to watch them to make sure they don't overheat. If they start any heavy panting, remove some layers or turn down the temperature. You should provide your dog with ample food while they are fighting their cold. Unless instructed otherwise by your vet, allow them to free-feed until their symptoms clear. You can even feed them shredded chicken or warm, low sodium chicken or beef broth to help supplement their diet while they recover. When your dog has a cold, it can dull their sense of smell. Help them find their food by warming it up in the microwave for ten seconds or so. This makes their meals more fragrant and easier to find. If the dog isn't eating well, then a trip to the vet is a good idea. However, you may find hand-feeding your dog entices it to eat. Just like humans, dogs suffering from a cold breathe a bit easier with humid air. Set up a humidifier in the area where your dog typically sleeps, as well as one in the living room or any other area your dog spends their day. For many dogs, this means having one where they sleep, and maybe a second one in the living room or near their food and water. When possible, opt for a cool mist humidifier. Warm mist models could burn your pet if they aren't monitored carefully. Hydration is especially important for dogs with colds. Make sure your dog has constant, unobstructed access to clean, fresh water. If your dog doesn't drink for a period of several hours, add a splash of low-sodium chicken or beef broth to the water to encourage them to drink. Be sure to change your dog's water at least once a day. Wash their bowl with dish soap and hot water every time you change their drinking water to make sure their germs don't spread. If your dog goes a full day without drinking, call your vet immediately. Dehydration is a serious condition, and should be treated as soon as possible. Even if your dog is normally active and playful, they need ample rest when fighting a cold. Dogs need 12 to 14 hours of sleep a day, and they may need even more than that when they are sick. Let your dog rest until their symptoms subside. Avoid taking them for long walks or playing exhausting games with them. | Keep your dog warm and dry. Feed them a warm, hearty diet. Increase the humidity in your home. Watch your dog’s fluid intake. Give them plenty of rest. |
Braces can correct crooked teeth, overbites, underbites, and crossbites, for example. He or she can let you know what the best type of braces are for your particular problem. You have the options of visible, invisible, and nearly invisible braces. Visible braces are the type of braces you probably think of when someone says "braces." These braces are brackets attached to the front of teeth and connected by metal wires. The brackets can be metal, plastic, or ceramic, and these braces are often cheaper than other types of braces. Visible braces are best for severe problems. Nearly invisible braces are plastic trays that fit over your teeth. The main brand of this type of brace is Invisalign. Like retainers, you can take out these braces to eat, and they are are also not as painful as other braces. However, they don't work as well on severe problems, and you must wear them for at least 22 hours a day. These braces may be slightly more expensive than traditional braces. Invisible braces attach behind the teeth, much as visible braces attach to the front of teeth. Each bracket is customized to your teeth, so it works faster; however, it can be difficult to adjust to these braces, such as making it harder to speak. Also, these are more expensive, as they are made from gold (this allows them to be customized to your teeth). Remember, most orthodontists do provide financing, so if you cannot afford to pay for the procedure all at once, you can make payments. Alternatively, you may want to get dental insurance, which can cover part of the procedure, though usually not all of it. and floss your teeth and braces. If you have elastics, take them out before brushing. With traditional braces, you need to brush both your teeth and the braces themselves to remove plaque and food. Once clean, put the elastics back on. Make sure you also floss and use an interdental toothbrush (with a bristle shaped like a pine tree), which allow you to clean around the brackets and between your teeth. Especially with traditional bracket braces, you need to avoid foods, such as hard foods (nuts, hard candies, etc.) and sticky foods (caramel, gum, etc.). You also need to cut up hard fruits and vegetables into smaller pieces.These foods can harm or break your braces. You should also avoid crunchy foods, such as chips, and acidic foods, such as sodas or vinegars. Since you can take invisible braces out to eat, these foods aren't as much of a problem, though acids on your teeth can still affect them. The orthodontist will adjust the braces as you go and be on the lookout for any problems. How long your braces are on depends on the severity of the problem. You'll be fitted for a retainer after having your braces removed. After your braces are removed, you must wear a retainer to help keep your teeth in line. The advice in the past was you needed to wear a retainer for a year after having braces, but now the advice is you may need to wear a retainer for much longer, though you may only wear it at night. | Use braces to correct major problems. Discuss your options with your orthodontist. Choose the braces you want. Have your orthodontist put in your choice. Brush Avoid certain foods. Visit the orthodontist on a regular schedule. Have them removed. Wear your retainer. |
Until a person is experiencing an outbreak, it is difficult to know if the virus is being shed — this is known as "asymptomatic shedding." On the whole, a person is most contagious (viral shedding is at its highest) when blisters are present. Cold sores pass through different stages. Initially, they cause an itching, burning or tingling sensation for a day or so. Then small, hard, painful spots appear, which quickly turn into erupting blisters. The fluid-filled blisters then break, oozing an yellowish liquid before crusting over. The scabs then flake off and the skin returns to normal. Cold sores persist for seven to 10 days and rarely leave scars. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is typically spread from person to person contact, either by kissing or close contact with the genitals (oral sex). The most contagious period is when active and erupting blister-like sores are present, either near the lips or genitalia. Once the cold sores have dried and crusted over (which typically takes a few days), the risk of contagion is significantly reduced. However, keep in mind that HSV can spread without the presence of a cold sore of any kind, because it can infect saliva and other body fluids. Ask all potential partners about their HSV status before being intimate with them. If unsure, avoid kissing any skin abnormalities and don't exchange fluids. Cold sores on the mouth are mainly caused by the oral (type 1) herpes virus, but they can also be caused by contact with the genital (type 2) herpes virus. A healthy immune response usually combats it and prevents infection. Thus, people with weakened immunity are at higher risk of HSV infection and complications. Normally, HSV lives within nerves (ganglions) near the spinal cord, then it eventually gets triggered and travels within smaller peripheral nerves to the surface of the skin (around the mouth or genitalia), where it erupts and causes the formation of a sore. However, as noted above, HSV can also live in saliva and blood at certain stages and under certain circumstances. As such, reduce the risk of infected saliva exposure by not sharing food or beverages with anyone, regardless if they appear to have cold sores or not. In particular, refrain from sharing forks, spoons and straws. For an infection to occur, HSV typically needs a way into tissue so it can access nerve fibers, which essentially act as "highways" for the virus. Thus, small cuts or abrasions around your mouth, on your lips and/or on your sex organs will increase the risk of infection. However, an infection can occur even without a cut. Avoid sharing lip balms, lipstick and facial creams with other people also, as it's theoretically possible for HSV to survive on or in these mediums for short periods of time. It's rare to catch HSV and cold sores from contaminated surfaces, such as toilet seats or countertops, or other mediums like towels and washcloths, but it can occur. The herpes virus isn't well adapted to living outside the body, so it quickly dies when airborne or on surfaces — which is contrast to viruses that cause the common cold. However, you could easily get infected saliva or other body fluids directly on your hands from another person and then inadvertently rub your mouth or eyes, so washing your hands after touching people is a still good protective strategy. Disinfect your hands by washing them with regular soap and water. Cold sores pass through different stages. Initially, they cause an itching, burning or tingling sensation for a day or so. Then small, hard, painful spots appear, which quickly turn into erupting blisters. The fluid-filled blisters then break, oozing an yellowish liquid before crusting over. The scabs then flake off and the skin returns to normal. Cold sores persist for 7-10 days and rarely leave scars. | Know when cold sores are most contagious. Be careful who you kiss and have sex with. Don't share food and beverages. Practice good hygiene. |
Do you need the ability to play CDs? Do you want to hook up an MP3 player? The type of media that you wish to play will be crucial in helping you decide the best kind of adaptor to buy. There are several types of accessories and adaptors available to allow you to listen to a more varied media collection. The most popular are: This is likely the most universal adaptor since most cars are equipped with FM radios. The transmitter identifies an FM frequency that is not being used (at least near your) and casts music from your device over that frequency. The car radio can then pick up the waves and play the music just like any other radio station.The downside is that they are prone to interference. If you choose to use the FM transmitter, you will have to set your radio to the same station the the adaptor is transmitting rather than plugging it into the radio directly. Though models vary depending on your accessories package, Corollas before 1999 may only have an FM stereo. If you want to avoid the interference of random FM waves but have a very old sound system with only a tape deck, a cassette tape adapter will be your best friend. These adaptors are made to fit into a cassette player on one end and plug into another device at the other end. The music from your device can then be played straight through your tape deck as if it were a cassette. From 1999 to 2009 the base model Corolla was equipped with a cassette deck. Like the cassette adaptor, the CD adaptor is made to go into a CD player and allow you to play non-CD media. This also avoids the interference of FM waves. You will usually have a need for this if your car's sound system was built after cassettes when out of style and before MP3 players were popular. In 2009, the base model Corolla was upgraded to a CD player. If you have a place to plug in other media, you only need an auxiliary cord or USB cord that fits your stereo and your media device. These cords became popular when car stereos were not equipped to play media from all devices, but manufacturer's wanted to provide options to their clientele. It is the most ideal adaptor if your stereo is equipped with an auxiliary (aux) port. Also starting in 2009, the base model Corolla was equipped with an auxiliary audio jack. All of these adaptors are readily available and fairly inexpensive. You can usually find them at any store that with an electronics section. You will need to plug the cord of the adaptor into your media device, whether it's a CD player, MP3 player, or other device. Then, insert the adaptor into your radio. Once your media is plugged into your radio, sit back and listen. | Consider your specific needs. Know your adaptor options. Use an FM Transmitter to play music through your FM radio. Use a cassette tape adaptor for a cassette deck. Use a CD adaptor just like a cassette tape adaptor. Use an auxiliary or USB cord to connect any compatible media to your stereo. Purchase the appropriate adaptor. Plug in the adaptor. |
. Financial discipline is a vital aspect of financial independence. The ultimate goal is living within your financial means, both short- and long-term. Pay attention to the ways you’re spending money. Perhaps the most important aspect of preparing yourself to become financially independent is ensuring that you are not spending more than you’re making. Fortunately, there are several methods to track your spending: Use a ledger or a spreadsheet. The manual approach is great way to start, as it makes you keenly aware of every expense. Whatever you use, the act of entering every expense into a database of your expenses will keep you better informed of your own spending patterns. Use free accounting software. Once you have multiple bank accounts, and different types of income and expenditures, your ability to organize the corresponding information may demand more than your spreadsheet skills can handle. Online platforms such as Personal Capital and Mint are free and immensely helpful. For more specific advice, see How to Manage Your Money Wisely. With an eye towards making immediate improvements in your financial behavior, evaluate how you spend most of your money. There are everyday expenses many people often overlook that can hamper your ability to live within your financial means. Because a handful of expenses consume most of your budget, pursue these first and minimize common types of spending. Minimize rent or mortgage payments. Choose your home based on the cost of living in the area. Go for as little home as you’re comfortable in — both when buying or renting. Consider purchasing a duplex and renting out one side or renting out rooms in your home. Reduce your reliance on vehicles. Vehicles not only diminish the quality of our environment, they are also associated with substantial financial costs. Walking, biking, and taking the bus will reduce your spending immediately. Clothing, food, and leisure are areas in which many people spend far more than is appropriate, given their income. Remember that even everyday decisions regarding your method of transportation or eating habits can be the difference between overspending and being able to begin saving for financial independence. Buy what you can used. Thrift stores and craigslist offer high quality items for only a fraction of what they would cost new. Do it yourself. From home repair to vegetable gardening, you can save money (and increase your worldly wisdom) by taking matters into your own hands. There's also an undeniable sense of satisfaction fixing something yourself or growing the ingredients to make yourself a salad from your own yard. Understand that debt does not necessarily prevent you from becoming financially independent. Also recognize that you don't need to pay it off as quickly as possible. Pay off debt steadily, but within your ability to do so while achieving financial stability. Most importantly, do not take on unnecessary debts. When paying off debt, start with high-interest debt, like credit cards and auto loans, before paying off student loans. Don't take on new debt. Your education is a reasonable expense to take out loans for, as it is an investment in yourself. Even a car loan can be justifiable if it is the only way you can afford to buy a vehicle. Continually increasingly credit card debt, however, is blatantly irresponsible. Not only is taking on new debt a clear sign that you are not living within your means, continually acquiring debt will ensure that you are unable to achieve financial independence. Never finance a vacation, new clothes, or even unnecessary food purchases with a credit card. A good rule to follow: only take on debt for investments, not for lifestyle. If you've compiled a large amount of debt and are struggling to improve your financial position, see How to Negotiate Your Personal Debts. | Develop a budget Reduce major expenses. Diminish unnecessary spending. Handle debt responsibly. |
This style works with most lengths of hair. It will be even more convincing if your hair is long enough to tuck behind your ears, however. If you want the illusion of side bangs, part your hair on the side. Create a part that extends from your center part down to your left temple. Make the part start about two to three finger widths behind your hairline. Tuck the rest of your hair behind your ear. Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to make your part clean and neat. | Start with a center part and neatly-brushed hair. Separate the front-left section of your hair from the rest. |
Graphic jersey tunic dresses and short, print A-lines are new Emo staples that are a must for the warmer months. Opt for dark colors with statement-making designs, like a music promo or a checkerboard or skull print. If you love your flannel or plaid, try cutting off the sleeves and/or knotting the front across your belly to make it the length that you want. You can do the same with your favorite T's or vintage shirts. You can, of course, always buy new tanks and belly shirts, too. Go for ones with graphics, prints, or quotes that have something to say about who you are. If you’d like a two-piece, try a halter top with a full-coverage bottom with low-cut legs. One-pieces with ruching and low-cut legs are also tres chic. Black, red, or pink are generally your best bets, color-wise. If you’d like a pattern, go for horizontal stripes or polka dots. You could also opt for a statement-making graphic. One-piece cut-out suits with slashes across the front or holes on each side are also new Emo trends. For a masculine swimsuit, consider shorts that combine black with bright graphics. Beanies or black bowlers are probably not the best option for summer since they’re hot and don't provide much sun protection. Opt for a straw boater hat to keep the simple, retro feel with a cooler fit and a wider brim. Alternatively, try a floppy sun hat in black or bold pink. Thick-rimmed wayfarers are classic Emo. However, any oversized shades will do the trick. Try black rims with a bold pop of color on the arms. | Add dresses to your wardrobe. Adapt your shirts into tanks and belly shirts. Get retro-cut swimwear. Switch up your hat. Protect your eyes with oversized sunglasses. |
You will begin the double braids as you would if you were creating 2 separate braids. However, you should stop the braids a few weaves below the nape of your neck so that you can combine them there. When you finish braiding the first side, secure it with a clip or hair tie while you braid the other side. Choose a tight clip or tie to hold the braid. If the clip is loose on your hair, the braid will start to loosen. The nape of your neck is the base of your head, just before your neck starts. Your 2 right sections will become 1, your 2 left sections will become 1, and the middle sections will become 1. Be sure to hold your hair tightly so that your braid doesn't come loose. With your free hand, pull out any weaves below the part where you are joining the 2 braids. Alternatively, you could create your new sections by joining the left and middle sections of your left braid, the right section of your left braid and the left section of your right braid, and the middle and right sections of your right braid. Some people find this method easier, though it might not look as smooth where the braids join. Start by crossing the right side over the middle section, and then repeat with your left side. Continue weaving until you reach the bottom of your hair, and then secure your braid with a tie. | Start 2 separate braids, but clip or tie them just below your nape. Remove your hair ties or clips, holding your new sections in place. Finish your braid by weaving your 3 remaining strands. |
Typically, trash talking involves boasting about your own excellence in whatever competitive event you’re engaged in. Be creative and make up boasts—whether funny or serious—about your skill. Say something like, “You’re already yesterday's news.” Be prepared to back up your words with actions. If you’re playing basketball and claim to be able to make a shot from half court, you’ll need to prove that you can make the shot. Don't be immature or boast about skills you don't have. For example, young teens are notorious for filling online gaming forums with juvenile humor and over-the-top boasts. To effectively talk trash, avoid these techniques. This is often done in a light-hearted way, or in a clever manner than uses jokes and creative criticism. You can use intimidation to make your opponent doubt their own skill at a game, or sufficiently distract them with your trash talk so they can no longer focus on the competition. For example, if you’re playing a competitive game of golf, try saying: “I’ve seen better swings at my kid's school playground.” If your opponent hits their ball into water, say, “Want me to hold your shoes and socks?” Successful trash talk often builds off of a funny premise. Humor can also be used to distract your opponents (no one plays well when they’re laughing) or to build up the comradery of your own team. A quick-witted insult can surprise your opponent and leave them stunned. Say something like, “If you ever even dream of beating me, you’d better wake up and apologize.” If you feel that your trash talking is ineffective, it's probably a good idea to stop. If you continue trash talking, you may start to look desperate or give the impression that you’re more skilled at running your mouth than at winning competitions. | Boast about your skills. Insult your opponents. Use humor to your advantage. Know when trash talk isn’t working. |
Place the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients until the mixture is fully combined and becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3 or 4 minutes. Using softened butter should help the process along. If your butter is cold, you can soften it by microwaving it for about 15 seconds. Keep the mixer running and beat the batter until the eggs and vanilla are thoroughly incorporated. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda and oatmeal until the ingredients are completed mixed. Pour 1/3 of the dry mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix on low (or stir by hand) until blended. Do the same with the next 1/3 of the bowl, and finish by mixing in the last 1/3. Don't mix the batter on high - do it slowly! This way you can make sure the cookies will come out light and delicious, rather than tough. Last but not least, stir in the 1 1/2 cups of raisins - again, make sure not to overmix. Use a cookie scoop, a small measuring cup or a tablespoon to scoop out the cookies onto a nonstick cookie sheet. Space them so that there are 2 inches (5.1 cm) in between each cookie, since they'll spread as they bake. You'll end up with about 2 dozen cookies, so you may need to bake them using two separate sheets or one batch at a time. If you don't have a nonstick cookie sheet, grease the cookie sheet before scooping. You can also line your cookie sheet with parchment paper. Make the cookies bigger if you'd like! Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to scoop out giant oatmeal cookies that will be soft in the middle and crispy around the edges. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes, until they're brown around the edges. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the butter and sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir in the raisins. Scoop out the cookies. Bake the cookies. |
Chances are your bottle of unopened vodka is fine to drink after storing it for an extended period of time. If you've already opened the bottle and it's been a long time since you drank it, check the vodka before mixing up a drink. Throw out the vodka if: You notice a strange smell It has an unusual or noticeably bad taste It looks different (cloudy or simply looks different than when you bought it) Pure vodka will last for years if stored properly. But if you have vodka that's flavored with natural ingredients, you should be checking it periodically to make sure it's not going bad. It's a good idea to clean through your entire liquor cabinet every 6 months or so. This will encourage you to use up alcohol that has a limited shelf life or throw out alcohol that's no longer good. Liquors with dairy or natural flavorings often have an expiration date listed on the bottle. Some of these may even benefit from being stored in the refrigerator instead of in the cabinet. If you have young children in your house, you should take extra care to make sure your vodka is out of their reach. Although your children might not go looking for your alcohol, young children are curious and may find it. To prevent accidents, keep alcohol in a high up place and lock the storage container or liquor cabinet. Even if you trust your older children, locking the liquor cabinet is a good idea. If your teen is being pressured by a friend to take your alcohol, a locked cabinet gives your child a good excuse for not giving in to the pressure. If you have teenagers in your house, you should be monitoring how much alcohol you have on hand. While you should be able to trust your children, studies suggest that monitoring alcohol in the household sends a message to your children that underage drinking is not acceptable. To monitor alcohol in your house, try: Marking the sides of liquor bottles to track the levels Writing down how many bottles of each alcohol you have Making note of when you open a bottle of spirits or liquor | Check the vodka before drinking it again. Clean out your alcohol cabinet periodically. Keep beyond the reach of children. Monitor how much alcohol you have. |
Your back should be straight, and your head should be lifted comfortably so that you're looking straight ahead at the conductor, if there is one, or straight ahead if you're playing alone. Your back should not be touching the back of the chair, your feet flat on the floor. Depending on your height, it may be appropriate to rest the tuba on the chair between your legs or rest it on your lap, gently on the top of your thighs. If it's a full-size tuba, you may want to get a stand to set it on. It's important to position the tuba in such a way that you will not have to bend yourself to reach the mouthpiece. Bring the horn to you, don't bend to the horn. When you try to fill the horn with air, you'll notice a big difference. On a right-handed tuba, you'll lean the tuba slightly to the left, using your left hand to support the lean. Place your right hand on the valves, either on the broad part of the pad on a rotary tuba, or with your fingertips on the center of the valves on a valve tuba. Most tubas have a small ring to put your thumb through. This forces your hand to stay in place and helps give a bit of support from your right hand. Find the ring, if your tuba has one, and position your hand accordingly. On a lefty tuba, you'll be resting the tuba practically on your left leg which is why stands are very important for lefty players. Your right hand has to reach for the valves, but it will also be providing a lot of support. The left hand will keep things balanced. Although it may be tempting, do not curl your right thumb. That causes your fingers to be under your valves with only the tips on top. Hold your fingers upwards on top of the valves so that they go straight up and straight down when pressed. Let your lap support the tuba, not your arms. Try to relax your shoulders and let your arms hold the tuba loosely. Treat it like your date, not like your wrestling partner. The more comfortably you can move around the horn, the better you'll be able to play. | Sit on the edge of your seat and be relaxed. Rest the tuba on your lap. Use the correct hand positioning. Relax your shoulders. |
It's important to stop using the finger for anything after you injure it. No matter how you got the injury, stop what you’re doing and assess the injured finger. Seek immediate medical attention if your finger: Feels numb or you cannot move it Hurts, especially in the bones over the joints Has red streaks extending from the injury Has been injured before Is cut or broken and the bone is visible If you have a minor sprain, you can splint it until you can see a doctor. Buy a splint in the first aid section of a drug store or use a straight, hard object. Choose something that is about the same length or slightly longer than the finger. A clean tongue depressor or popsicle stick works well. Once you have a splint, press it against the underside of the injured finger and hold it there gently. Don't squeeze the finger or apply pressure to the injured area. Make sure to position the splint so that it is under the injured joint. Next, secure the splint to the finger by wrapping medical tape around it 3 times at 2 separate points. Wrap medical tape around the finger at the base of the fingernail and above the knuckle next to the hand. Make sure that the tape is snug, but still loose enough to ensure good circulation. If you don't have medical tape, you can also use regular clear tape. Wrap an ice pack in a towel or paper towel and press it against the injured finger. Ice the finger for 10 to 20 minutes, and then remove it from the ice pack. Then, wait for the skin to return to its normal temperature before icing it again. This will take about 1 to 2 hours. If you don't have an ice pack, a bag of frozen corn or peas also works well. Just wrap it in a clean cloth or paper towel first. If the finger hurts, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. This will help you to get some relief. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for how much to take and how often to take it. Keep in mind that the pain should start to subside after the first 24 to 48 hours. However, if the pain is worse or isn't improving, call your doctor. Holding your affected hand above the level of your heart will help to reduce swelling. Prop your hand up on a pillow while you’re seated or lying down, or hold it up near your shoulder while you’re standing. | Assess the injury and stop using the finger immediately. Place the finger against a splint or clean popsicle stick. Wrap medical tape above and below the point of injury. Apply ice to the injured finger to reduce pain and swelling. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Keep your hand elevated above the level of your heart. |
This might help you fend off all static problems in the future. All you have to do is buy a humidifier at your local hardware store and set it up in your house. Static is especially common in the winter when the air is very dry. The static will die down over time with a humidifier. If you don't want to buy a humidifier, you can also just hang your dress up in your bathroom after you take a shower. The humidity will be higher in there and it will take care of the static. But first check the label to see if the dress can be washed. Look for a label in the dress that has washing instructions. It should tell you if you are allowed to machine wash and dry the dress or if it will ruin the fabric. Definitely check this before putting your dress in the wash. If you do decide to put it in the wash, adding baking soda to the washing machine can help reduce static cling. If you are machine drying the dress, put a dryer sheet in with the dress, then take the dress out of the dryer while it's still slightly damp. Have the hook hanging on the door frame. If you hang-dry your clothes anyway, like on a clothesline, make sure that it is on a hanger for the last 10 minutes of drying rather than hanging directly on the clothesline. This will prevent it from getting wrinkled and will prevent static build up. This sounds silly, but it will really reduce the static that you collect on your body. If there's no static on you there will be no static on you dress, so walk around barefoot if you know you’re going to have to put your dress on soon. You can also put aluminum foil around the bottoms of your shoes to prevent static build up, but walking around barefoot is probably easier. | Boost the humidity in your house. Hand or machine-wash the dress on the gentlest cycle available. Hang dry your dress on a hanger in a doorway. Walk around barefoot. |
Spend a good few minutes running a brush through your hair until it feels smooth and completely tangle-free. Make sure that this is the first thing you do; if you brush your hair after you wash it, you'll be more likely to break and damage your hair. You can use shampoo and conditioner if you need it, but the main purpose of wetting the hair is to make it easier to work with. Dry your hair with a towel and wring it out until it's nice and damp. If it's soaking wet, it will be hard to make a bun, but you won't be able to do it if your hair is completely dry, so don't blow dry it or wait to long before you make your bun. Put a dime-sized amount of hair gel onto the comb and run it through your hair. | Brush your hair thoroughly. Wet your hair. Dry your hair until it's damp. Comb your hair gently to get all the bumps out. |
It's a green app with a white "X" on it. You'll need to click Blank workbook (PC) or New and then Blank Workbook (Mac) to continue. If you have an existing presentation you'd like to open, double-click it to open it in Excel. Doing so will select it, allowing you to type into it. All formulas in Excel start with the equals sign. This should go directly after the "=" symbol with no space. The asterisk symbol indicates that you wish to multiply the number before the asterisk with the number that comes after it. For example, if you first entered a 6, and wanted to multiply it by 6, your formula would now look like =6*6. You can repeat this process with as many numbers as you like, as long as the "*" symbol is between each of the numbers you want to multiply. This will run your formula. The cell will display the product of the formula, though clicking the cell will display the formula itself in the Excel address bar. | Open Excel. Click a cell. Type = into the cell. Enter the first number. Type * after the first number. Enter the second number. Press ↵ Enter. |
When families grow and gain new members, it can require some adjustment, particularly for the new addition. Remember that your partner loves you for who you are, and that you should not try to be someone else. At the same time, look for opportunities to make connections to his or her family. Although every family does things differently, many families accept new members by immediately treating them as a new sibling or child. If you are an only child and have never had siblings before, think of sibling relationships as being like living with a best friend for most of your life. Everyone tries to get along, have fun, and take care of each other, with lots of compromises. Accept that hugs, jokes, and some teasing may come along with being the new sibling, but that it is coming from a place of love and welcome. Reciprocate in turn when possible. Especially if you have just married into a new family, be sure to plan for at least an hour a day of “Me” time during visits. "Me" time may be when you say “I’m going to have a quick nap” and then rest for a few moment, thinking back over the events of the day, releasing any possible stress that may have built up. You can even ask you partner to join you, especially if there is something you are confused about any want to ask questions. Over time, as you and your partner's family become better acquainted, these quiet moments may not even be necessary. The relationship between a parent and biological child can permit a degree of honesty unmatched by any other relationship. While your partner may be able to tell their parents anything, remember that they are getting to know you, and tact can be important maintaining peace. Remember to never lie to your partner's family, but also remember to break difficult truths with respect and kindness. When we begin a relationship with a partner's family, we usually want them to like us as much as possible. Yet, while compromise is important, it is equally as important not to sacrifice your entire personal comfort for someone else. For example, are your partner's parents asking you to come visit for the holidays when you both really want to stay home? If you and your partner agree, be kind, but firm, in letting the rest of the family know that you will be delighted to join them at a different time, but can't make the requested date. This may cause disappointment at first but, in the long-run, establishes reasonable expectations and mutual respect. There are points on which you will never agree with a partner's family. This is not a sign of failure or incompatibility. Instead, think of it as a challenge, to love and be tolerant in spite of differences. For example, do you already know that your partner's parents have different politics than you? If anyone asks, say “You know, I’ve never been entirely comfortable talking about politics. Mind if I sit this one out and listen?” If pushed, gently remind others that you respect their beliefs and feelings, love them dearly, hope they can respect your feelings as well. Compromise is a key part of maintaining healthy family relationships. This may mean accepting that your partner's family has completely different holiday traditions, or that Aunt Margaret will always makes her macaroni and cheese for special occasions (even though that was what you always made). While you should never give up all the habits and rituals that bring joy and meaning to your life, you may find that you need to adjust how and when you observe your own traditions. For example, if Aunt Margaret always makes the macaroni and cheese, ask your partner what kind of dish you could make that could become a family staple. Another compromise is to have your own Christmas tree and cookies for Santa at home but still enjoy lighting the menorah and having noodle kugel with your partner's family. Welcoming a new person to the family can be a joyous but also stressful occasion. It can remind your in-laws that they are aging, or that their child/brother/sister lives far away, or that there may be limitations on how much family time that can be spent together, which can bring mixed feelings into play. While you should never be a door mat or accept disrespect, understand what families go through when a new person is added and attempt to give in-laws the benefit of the doubt before becoming upset or angry. | Balance individuality and closeness. Be open to new family relationships. Give yourself “Me” time. Be honest. Set boundaries. Agree to disagree. Be open to change. Empathize. |
Hydrating shampoos don't strip away your hair's natural oils. Look for a product advertised as “anti-breakage,” “strengthening,” “restorative,” or “repair.” To apply, wet your hair in the shower and pour a coin-sized amount of shampoo into your palm. Massage it into your scalp and roots, then rinse well under cold water. These shampoos will help to seal your split ends and thicken your hair while keeping it shiny. Make sure that you rinse your hair thoroughly both before and after you apply the shampoo. Look for a conditioner that includes strengthening proteins and that's specialized for your hair type. Pour a dollop into your palm and smooth it over your strands, from about mid-length to tips. Rinse off with cool water. once a week to renew and repair your hair. While your hair is still wet, rub a quarter-sized amount of deep conditioner between your hands. Gently massage it into your hair from mid-length to tips. Then, pin your hair back and let it soak in for 10-30 minutes. You can place a shower cap over your head to keep the deep conditioner in place. To save time, wash and deep condition your hair at the beginning of your shower. Leave the conditioner in place while you wash your body and rinse it out at the end of your shower using cool water. Look for a deep conditioner that matches your hair type, whether that's fine, thick, natural, or curly. The usual terry-cloth towels can create friction that damages your hair, causing split ends. Blot your hair dry with a microfiber towel instead, which soaks up excess moisture without leaving your hair too dry. Avoid rubbing your hair with the towel, which can cause breakage as well. Washing your hair with “hard water”—water that contains minerals like chlorine magnesium and calcium—can damage your hair cuticles, which can weaken your hair and cause breakage. Installing a simple filtered showerhead can wash these minerals out, keeping your hair strong, soft, and shiny. You can buy filtered showerheads online and in home stores. They can range in price from $30-$100. To find out whether you have hard water in your home, check your filter for a white film. This is left behind by minerals during evaporation, indicating that you have hard water. You can also search local news sources for information on local hard water. Search “[your area] hard water.” Over-washing your hair can strip it of natural oils, leaving it more vulnerable to damage and breakage. Depending on your hair type, try to wash it as little as possible—3 times a week is a good standard to shoot for. If your hair gets oily more quickly, try a dry shampoo for a quick clean that won't cause damage. | Wash with a restorative shampoo to strengthen your hair. Use a strengthening conditioner to moisturize the ends of your hair. Use a deep conditioner Dry your hair with a microfiber towel to avoid frizz-causing friction. Install a showerhead filter to sift harsh minerals out of your water (optional). Wash your hair 3 times a week to avoid drying it out. |
Your glass tile will come with instructions from the manufacturer and there may be specific installation guidelines. Read and follow the directions provided. The thickness of your glass tile may require a particular cutting tool, for instance, or the manufacturer may recommend a particular technique. Some manufacturers won't provide a warranty for the materials you purchased unless you follow their specific guidelines for installation. If you don't feel comfortable with the installation after reading the instructions, consider contacting the manufacturer directly for more information. You may want to consider using a qualified contractor, carpenter or professional installer for this job. The number of tiles you buy depends on the size of the space and the size of the tiles you choose. Glass tiles are frequently used as backsplash in kitchens, as well as in bathrooms. However, glass tile is very versatile and can be used in many other ways. Measure the space carefully beforehand and purchase the tiles accordingly. You can purchase glass tiles at most home improvement stores. Try to buy about 5% more tile than you need for the job to account for any errors that occur during installation, though if you're putting in a backsplash with many outlets or otherwise has many difficult cuts, allow yourself an additional 10%. The manufacturer's instructions will elaborate on what you should expect from the materials. Depending on the type of tile, some variations in shape, color, shade and tone may be normal and should be expected. Sheet mosaic tiles will often have a mix of glass, metal and ceramic tiles. Confirm that the purchased materials meet your expectations before you begin the installation process. Check for any defective or broken glass, as well. Glass tiles with paper or foil backing should be checked carefully for manufacturing defects that will hard to spot until after it is installed. Small slivers of glass will be discharged as you make cuts, creating a potential safety hazard. Be very careful. It's imperative that you wear some kind of eye protection or safety goggles when cutting glass tile. It's also recommended that you wear heavy cloth or leather gloves to protect your hands from flying glass shards. Gloves will also protect your hands from the extremely sharp edges of freshly cut glass tile. | Read the manufacturer’s instructions. Measure the space carefully and then purchase the tile. Inspect the tiles for consistency before you begin. Wear protective gear. |
The WhatsApp icon looks like a green speech bubble with a white phone in it. You can find it on your Apps menu. This button is located in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open a drop-down menu. This will open your settings menu. This option is listed next to a green key icon at the top of the menu. This option is at the bottom of the menu. Tap the drop-down menu at the bottom of your screen, and select your phone number's country. Tap the "phone number" field, and type in the number associated with your account. This button is at the bottom of your screen. You will need to confirm your decision on the next page. When you're ready, tap this button to delete your account. Tap the WhatsApp icon on your Apps menu, and drag it to the UNINSTALL tab on your screen. This will delete all of WhatsApp's app files from your Android. Depending on your device, the UNINSTALL tab may be at the top or the bottom of your screen. When you're prompted to confirm your decision, tap OK or CONFIRM. Restarting will delete all temporary and cache files from your phone or tablet. | Open WhatsApp Messenger on your Android. Tap the ⋮ icon. Tap Settings. Tap Account. Tap Delete my account. Select your country. Enter your phone number. Tap the red DELETE MY ACCOUNT button. Tap the red DELETE MY ACCOUNT button to confirm. Uninstall the WhatsApp Messenger app. Restart your Android. |
There are several types of stocks that can be bought from Chinese exchanges (for example, A-shares, B-shares, and H-shares). Different regulations, fees, and procedures apply to each one. You can research different types of stocks and information about Chinese stock exchanges by reviewing databases such as Morningstar, Barron's, and Bloomberg, as well as online stock trading services. Think about choosing stocks that have the right cost, risk level, diversity, and potential returns for your particular investment portfolio. If you are relying on translated sources for information about the Chinese market, keep in mind that the sources might not be the most current or detailed. Since foreign markets can be particularly complicated, it is a good idea to seek advice from a financial professional before investing in them. When you are ready to buy shares in Chinese companies, contact your broker, who can guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. With internet-based stock trading, you can also purchase stocks on your own in many cases. Visit your online investment service for details on which options are available to you. Information about fees, limits on the number of shares you can buy, and/or minimum numbers of shares you must purchase at a time can be obtained from your broker or online trading service. This information will be listed for each stock that is for sale. As with any investment, there is some level of risk with buying stock in Chinese companies. No one can predict with complete certainty which stocks will succeed, but you can make an educated decision getting the best information possible from your broker or independent research. A-shares are a class of stocks in Chinese companies that trade on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets. These can only be purchased by residents of mainland China, and by certain Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFIIs). A-shares are quoted in renminbi, the official currency of China. Individuals cannot become QFIIs. These are designated by the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and are very large foreign financial companies such as Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Scotiabank, Deutsche Bank, and Lehman Brothers. B-shares are a class of stocks in Chinese companies that trade on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges. Unlike A-shares, these can be purchased by foreign investors. The number of companies offering B-shares is relatively small. B-shares of Chinese stocks are quoted in foreign currencies. B-shares listed on the Shanghai stock exchange are quoted in United States dollars, while those listed on the Shenzhen stock market are quoted in Hong Kong dollars. H-shares are a class of stocks in companies incorporated in China but which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx). These can be purchased from the HKEx by foreign investors. Many companies that have H-share listings also have A-share listings. Effectively, this provides a way of purchasing stock in Chinese companies that are otherwise barred from foreign investors. Shares are sold through the HKEx in bulk groups known as "board lots." The size of a stock's board lot ranges from 50-100,000 shares. Shares in companies listed on the HKEx must be bought in multiples of the stock's board lot amount. The number of companies offering H-shares is limited. You can check the HKEx website in order to see which companies list H-shares, their stock codes, board lot amount, and other pertinent information. These stocks are issued by companies that are not incorporated in China, but which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Red Chip stocks provide exposure to the Chinese market because companies offering them are owned by the state, provinces, or municipalities of China. On the other hand, this means that Red Chip stocks are not investments in private Chinese businesses, which may or may not be one of your financial goals. P-chip stocks are issued by companies based outside of China, but which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and meet certain criteria proving their ties to the Chinese market. The criteria stipulate that to issue P-Chip stock, a company must: Be controlled by Chinese individuals Derive more than eighty percent of its revenue from China Allocate more than sixty percent of its assets to China | Research to learn which stocks are available and right for you. Contact your broker or investment service when you are ready to purchase stocks. Purchase A-shares of Chinese stocks. Purchase B-shares of Chinese stocks. Purchase H-shares of Chinese stocks. Purchase Red Chip stocks. Purchase P-Chip stocks. |
Use a garden hose to water the soil around the tree once a week, applying just enough water to create visible moisture on the surface of the soil. During rainy seasons, additional waterings may not be needed. On the other hand, during abnormal droughts, you may need to increase your watering schedule from once to twice a week. Regardless of how the weather is, the idea is simply to keep the soil regularly moist. Consistent sources of water are especially important while mahogany trees are young and have not yet established themselves. Fully mature trees can tolerate some drought without dying, but dry spells may cause the tree to drop its leaves early for the season. Feed the tree with a dose of fertilizer in the spring, summer, and fall. Use a balanced granular fertilizer for best results. The same type of fertilizer used at the time of planting can be used for yearly maintenance. The fertilizer should contain equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Follow the dosage instructions provided on the label of the fertilizer used. For best results, mix the fertilizer into the soil around the tree instead of spreading it over the surface of the soil. During the first two to eight years of the tree's life, yearly pruning can help control the height and spread of the tree. Check the arrangement and space between limbs. The healthiest mahogany trees will have several evenly spaced major limbs that spread out along one central trunk or central leader. As the tree grows, these limbs will be at least 2 feet (61 cm) apart from one another, if not further. Prune away any upright leaders aside from the central trunk. These upward growing branches can make it more difficult for the tree to tolerate strong winds and storms, thereby weakening it. Cut away any branches that grow larger than two-thirds of the diameter of the central trunk. Such limbs can put stress on the tree and shorten its lifespan. There are a few common pests that may present a problem to the health and longevity of your tree. When you spot such pests, apply an appropriate pesticide to the area. Some of the biggest problems come from shoot borers, longhorn beetles, powder post beetles, tent caterpillars, tip moths, scale, leaf notchers, leaf miners, Cuban leaf beetles, mahogany webworms, and Sri Lanka weevils. Among these insect pests, borers present the greatest threat to the health and longevity of the tree. When borers are present, pesticides should be applied. The other pests mostly cause aesthetic damage to the tree and don't often cause structural damage. As a result, pesticide application is not as crucial when these pests are spotted. You can treat the tree or choose not to do so. When selecting a pesticide, look for one specifically labeled to work against the type of pest you are trying to kill. Do not assume that all pesticides will work on all pests. While diseases rarely strike mahogany trees, nectria infection can develop when the tree becomes stressed or injured. Look for discolored bark along the branches of the tree, particularly where the branch meets the trunk. As the fungal disease progresses, the discoloration can turn into small cream-colored to reddish cankers that develop on the surface of the bark. These bumps will continue to grow and can eventually kill entire branches or trees. The best way to save a mahogany tree facing nectria infection is to remove the infected wood. You may also apply a fungicide to the tree, but fungicides do not always work on this particular type of infection. | Water regularly. Fertilize three times each year. Prune young mahogany trees. Watch out for pests. Monitor the tree for signs of infection. |
The dress code in Dubai does not apply to your own home or inside your hotel room. You can wear whatever you want there. However, it does apply to public places. Examples of public places where the dress code applies include theaters, markets, malls, supermarkets, and the public areas of hotels. When you are inside your car driving on a public roadway, the dress code still applies. You may be given an abaya to wear when you visit an official government building or courts. This is a piece of clothing that covers what you are wearing. They may not be what you’re used to, but they show cultural respect and will stop you from getting into trouble. The general rule is that you should cover everything from your shoulders to your knees. Avoid showing cleavage, and watch clothing that is tight or see through. Women should not wear sleeveless garments. For men, this means you should not show your bare chest in public. Avoid shorts, especially short ones, and don't wear swimwear outside of the pool or beach area. Don't unbutton your shirt to show chest hair. Men should not show their knees, either. There are certain pieces of clothing that comply with the dress code. So you might want to pack a lot of them. Pashmina shawls can be used to cover up, including in your car. Capri pants will keep your legs cool but still cover up enough. A scarf is a good idea when visiting a mosque. T-shirts are fine. Spaghetti strap tops aren't a good idea. Leggings can be work under short dresses to cover the legs. Cardigans are a good choice for covering the shoulders. However, don't wear leggings as your only pants. You’re going to be in trouble if you choose certain clothing items in Dubai, so it's best to avoid them completely. Daisy Duke shorts, very short mini-skirts, tube tops, crop tops and mesh dresses can violate the dress code. Cover underwear, and keep it from public view. Under no circumstances, should your underwear be visible in public. G-strings, bras, and underwear briefs that show through clothing will violate the dress code. Lycra body dresses and very short playsuits also might get you in trouble. The same is true of clothing with see through fabric or cut outs. | Know when the dress code applies. Follow the key rules. Choose some common wardrobe staples. Avoid banned items. |
Zinc pyrithione is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. Dandruff shampoos containing this ingredient are especially effective at treating dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis caused by malassezia fungi. Popular brands include Head & Shoulders and Jason Dandruff Relief 2 in 1. Shampoos containing coal tar slow down the rate at which skin cells die and flake away, making them effective against dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Popular brands include Neutrogena T/Gel and Denorex. Some tar shampoos can discolor blonde, gray, or white hair, so this may not be the best option if you have light-colored hair. Tar shampoos can also make your scalp more sensitive to sunlight. If you use a tar shampoo, wear a hat when you go outdoors and stay under shade as much as possible. Shampoos with selenium sulfide also slow down the rate at which your skin cells die and shed, similar to the way tar shampoos work. Additionally, selenium sulfide may also reduce malassezia fungi like zinc pyrithione shampoos do. Note, however, that selenium sulfide shampoos can discolor blonde, gray, or dyed hair. It might be best to avoid these shampoos if your hair color falls under one of these categories. Furthermore, you should thoroughly rinse these shampoos out of your hair to help reduce the risk of discoloration. Popular brands include Selsun Blue and Dandrex. Salicylic acid is a relatively mild acid that can soften the skin and strip away the dead skin cells on your scalp. Results may vary with this type of shampoo; for some individuals, salicylic acid shampoos can cause more dryness and flaking. If you experience dryness and excess flaking with this type of shampoo, you might be able to relieve the condition by following each shampooing with a standard conditioner. Popular brands include Neutrogena T/Sal and Keralyt Scalp. Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that works against a wide variety of fungi. It's often used as a last resort when other dandruff shampoos fail to treat the problem. Many ketoconazole shampoos are available only by prescription, but there are some over-the-counter options, like Nizoral and generic drug store brands. | Choose shampoos containing zinc pyrithione. Consider tar-based shampoos. Use shampoos with selenium sulfide. Try a shampoo with salicylic acid. Test out ketoconazole shampoos. |
To describe the tone of the literary work, use specific adjectives that illustrate which tone the narrator is using, such as “gloomy,” “solemn,” “humorous,” or “sarcastic.” The more specific you are when describing the tone, the more insightful your analysis will be. For example, you may write, “The author uses words like “super,” “stoked,” “awesome,” and “exhilarating” to create an upbeat tone.” You can use more than one adjective if this will make your description more accurate. After describing the tone in detail, use a few quotes from the text to back up your argument. Pick quotes that clearly illustrate tone based on word choice, language, diction, or imagery. For example, if you are writing about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, you may use the last line of the book as an example: “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” You can then note that the imagery of a boat going against the current as well as the use of the words “beat,” “borne,” and “past” create a solemn, nostalgic tone to the ending. If there is more than one tone in the work, compare the different tones in your analysis. This often occurs when the literary work is long, such as a novel or an epic poem. Identify when the shifts in tone occur in the literary work. Discuss why you think the tone shifts and how it affected you as a reader. Note if the tonal shifts coincide with specific characters and/or changes in perspective or viewpoint. For example, you may note, “The tone shifts in Chapter 13 from a humorous tone to a more serious tone. This occurs when the narrator discusses their mother's illness and death.” Depending on the scope of the assignment, make sure your analysis of tone is connected to other elements such as mood, plot, theme, and style. The tone of a work is often used to illustrate a larger theme or to create a distinct mood. Linking tone to these other elements can sharpen your analysis and make it that much stronger. For example, you may link the nostalgic, solemn tone of the closing line in The Great Gatsby to the themes of remembrance, loss, and thwarted love in the novel. | Use adjectives. Provide evidence from the text. Compare different tones in the same work. Link the tone to other literary elements. |
Clothing with a good cut and fit will elevate your wardrobe and make you look professional and put-together. Check to make sure your sleeves and pants legs are the proper lengths, and get any baggy clothing tailored so that you feel comfortable and confident in it. For example, get pants hemmed so that they're right below your ankles. Long-sleeved clothing should reach your wrist, allowing you to move your hands freely. If a blazer is too baggy or a skirt is too big, get it tailored so that it fits you well. Things such as your shoes and handbags will bring your outfit together. Choose heels or wedges that are a reasonable height, or ballet flats for a classic look. Pick out a handbag made of a durable and classy material, such as leather or suede, that you can use with many outfits. A black leather handbag is an accessory you can use almost every day. If you're wearing heels, make sure the heel isn't too high—you want to look classy while also being able to walk easily, so stick to a heel no taller than 2 inches (5.1 cm). Muted or pastel colors always make for a suitable handbag or shoe. If the lining of your bra is showing through your shirt or dress, or the bra doesn't seem to fit well, find one that is more comfortable and seamless with your outfit. It's also a good idea to invest in other undergarments such as slips that you can wear under dresses or see-through articles of clothing. Get a bra fitting so that you know you're wearing the right size. Wearing too much jewelry can distract from the rest of your outfit. Try to choose a couple of pieces, such as a pearl necklace or diamond earrings, to add a little sparkle or sophistication to your outfit. Other classic pieces of jewelry might include gold bangles, a silver bracelet, or a statement necklace. You’ll want to give your hair some attention as it's just as much part of your appearance as your clothing. Brush straight hair to give it some shine, or pull back curly hair from your face in a barrette or fabric headband. Give your hair some soft curls, or pull it back into a professional ponytail. Straighten your hair to remove any kinks or uneven patches for a smooth look. While you can wear blush, eyeliner, mascara, and other types of makeup, try to keep it minimal—you don't want your makeup to be distracting or overbearing. A small amount of makeup creates an elegant and ladylike look. Put on some red lipstick to take your look to the next level, if desired. Even if you have the perfect outfit, if it's wrinkled or has lots of lint on it, it won't look very good. Iron or steam your clothes if they’re wrinkled, and use a lint roller to remove any pet hairs or other pieces of lint. Check the label on your clothing to make sure that they can be ironed or steamed to avoid damaging them. If you like to keep your nails painted, stick to neutral colors—these will match your clothing well and won't be distracting. Colors such as a pale pink look lovely and ladylike. Try a French manicure for a put-together look. It's more important for your fingernails to be in muted tones than your toenails—you can choose a more vibrant color for your toenails if desired, such as a red or light blue. | Tailor your clothing so that it fits well. Pay attention to your accessories. Invest in quality undergarments. Choose 1 or 2 classic pieces of jewelry to wear. Style your hair to look great with your outfit. Opt for neutral makeup for a classy look. Make sure your clothing is clean and wrinkle-free. Polish your nails to complete your look. |
From Hamlet's famous inner turmoils to Quint's harrowing WWII story in Jaws, monologues can be used in drama to add depth to a character. Monologues give us an arrow into characters' insights and their motivations. It's less a plot device (though it should always serve to move the plot forward) than a character study that happens out loud. Get familiar with some of the classic monologues of theatre and film to study the form. Check out: The sales speech that opens David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross" Hamlet's monologues The "I could have been a contender" speech in "On the Waterfront" The "I ate the divorce papers" speech from "Goodbye Charles," by Gabriel Davis Masha's "I'm telling you this because you're a writer" speech in Chekhov's "The Seagull" Draped-in-a-flag Bill the Butcher giving the "Honorable man" speech in "Gangs of New York" A play written for the stage or the screen will be a complicated series of dialogs, actions, and silences. Knowing when to allow a monologue to surface in the plot will take some practice. You'll want to have most of the plot essentials and the characters figured out before worrying about monologues. They should emerge organically as the script dictates. Some monologues are used to introduce characters, while some scripts will use monologues to allow a taciturn character to suddenly speak up and change the way the audience feels about them. In general, a good time in the script to use a monologue would be at moments of change, when one character needs to reveal something to another character. For a true monologue, another character must be present to hear the speech. If not, it's a soliloquy. The soliloquy is a classical technique not commonly used in contemporary drama, but is still sometimes used in one-person plays and experimental theatre. Inner monologues or voice over narration are a different category of exposition, more like a dramatic aside to the audience than a monologue. Monologues need to assume the presence of other characters who hear the action, providing an important interaction that can be the fuel for or the purpose of the monologue. A good opportunity for a monologue is anytime a character is undergoing a significant change of heart or attitude. Allowing them to open up and reveal their inner tension is a benefit to the reader and plot. Even if the character is not changed significantly, perhaps their decision to speak up is a change in and of itself. A taciturn character driven to a long monologue is revealing, when deployed properly. Why have they spoken up now? How does this change the way we feel about them? Consider allowing the character to change as they speak over the course of their monologue. If a character starts in a rage, it might be more interesting for their to end in hysterics, or laughter. If they start out laughing, maybe they end up contemplative. Use the monologue as a vessel for change. If you're going to take the time to put the rest of the story on pause to let one character speak at length, it's safe to say that the writing needs to be structured just like any other piece of writing. If it's a story, it needs to have an arc. If it's a rant, it needs to change into something else. If it's a plea, it needs to up the ante over the course of its pleading. The beginning of a good monologue will hook the audience and the other characters. The beginning should signal that something important is happening. Like any good dialogue, it shouldn't sputter or waste space with "Hellos" and "How are yous." Cut to the chase. In the middle, the monologue should climax. Build it to its maximum height and then bring it back down to lower the tension and allow the conversation between the characters to continue or end entirely. This is where the specific details, the drama, and the tangents in the monologue will occur. The ending should bring the speech or the story back around to the play at hand. After dwelling on his failures and fatigue, Randy the Ram's heartbreaking speech to his daughter in "The Wrestler" ends, "I just don't want you to hate me, ok?" The tension of the monologue is relieved and the scene ends on that note of finality. | Study famous monologues. Use monologues at the appropriate time. Learn the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy. Always use monologues to show change in a character. Give your monologue a beginning, middle, and end. |
If you have a wood surface that is covered in many small scratches, you can touch them up using paste wax, which is sometimes sold as "finishing wax." The wax is best applied using No. 0000 steel wool. Place a small dab of the wax onto the steel wool and apply it in smooth, circular motions. Aim to apply as thin a layer of wax as possible to avoid a finished appearance that is hazy or splotchy. After applying the wax, give it about 30 minutes to dry. Longer times may be required in cold or humid rooms. Use a soft cloth to buff the wood surface, removing excess wax and lending a lustrous sheen to the wood. The small surface scratches will be filled in with the wax and will be minimized in appearance. | Obtain some paste wax and steel wool. Apply the paste wax across the entire wood surface. Allow the wax to dry onto the wood furniture. Buff the paste wax into the wood. |
You can use most starchy foods as minnow bait. Bread, cookie crumbs, or bits of cracker will each do fine. You don't need much bait to trap minnows; a loose handful will do. The food will break down and float as it soaks up water, so don't worry about positioning it in any particular way. Use carbohydrate-heavy foods for minnow bait. Other examples are graham crackers, buns, or bits of muffin. Grab some small rocks and place them into the bottle with the minnow bait. The added weight provided by the rocks will help the trap sink to the bottom and stay put even if there's a slight current. For most traps, 2 or 3 rocks that are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand will do. Minnow traps work best in fairly shallow water, so the rocks are important to keep the trap completely submerged and near the bottom. Use your knife to make these holes about 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) apart so they match the holes you poked in the bottom portion of the trap. The holes don't need to align with the first ones you poked perfectly, but the closer they are, the easier it will be to assemble your trap. Use caution when poking holes through thin plastic with a knife. The holes only need to be big enough for fishing line to pass through. Invert the top of the bottle and insert it into the bottom portion until the holes on both pieces line up. Try to press the top portion into the bottom portion and then rotate it if necessary to line up the holes you poked through each. Run the fishing line through both sets of holes in an over/under pattern. Insert the line into 1 set of holes then pull it back through the next set and continue around the circumference of the bottle. Tie a knot in the end of the line when you're finished. Make sure to run fishing line through at least 4 holes on opposing sides of the bottle to hold the edges together. | Insert a piece of bread or other food into the bottle. Add a few rocks to the bottle for weight. Poke 10 small holes into the cut-off top of the bottle. Insert the cut-off top into the bottle with the nozzle pointing in. Secure the top of the bottle to the bottom of the bottle using fishing line. |
You need to know exactly what you want to happen when you have the conversation. Do you want to go to a dance? Do you want a later curfew? Do you want to go out to a special dinner with your parents? Think about what you want from the conversation. It can even help to write it down. Make sure you have all the important details. Having details will help you answer questions. Answering questions will calm your parents down. For instance, if you want to spend the night at friend's house, you'll need to know if her parents will be there, when the night will start, what you'll need to bring, and when your parents can pick you up. It also might help to have a phone number for your friend's parents. That way, your parents can call her parents. You don't want to talk when your parents are busy. Pick a time when they have a moment to sit down with you. It should be a time when you can have their full attention. If you can't figure out a time, ask your parents when a good time would be. If you keep trying to draw it out, you're just going to get more nervous. As soon as you get your parents together, just begin what you have to say. For instance, you could start by saying, "I have something I want to discuss with you, and I hope you will keep an open mind. I'd like to go to the dance this Saturday night." If you absolutely can't get it out right away, it's okay to start the conversation with something else, as long as you get to the point eventually. A good way to convince someone to do something is to tell the person what good it will do them.Think about how your parents will benefit from what you are doing, and bring that up. As an example, if you're trying to get your parents to let you go out for a night, you could say, "As an added bonus, you'd get the house all to yourself!" Another example is if you're trying to get your parents to eat out somewhere, mention their favorite dishes. If you try to lie or give a half truth, your parents may not trust you in the future if they find out. Plus, they know you pretty well, so they can probably tell when you're lying. That is, you might have a tendency to blame your parents. Most people do in serious conversations. However, you should try to stick to what you're feeling or thinking, not what you blame your parents for. In other words, use "I" instead of "you." Say, "I feel upset when I can't go out when my friends do," not "You're awful for not letting me go out with my friends." The second one puts your parents on their guard, while the first one just expresses what you're feeling. If you can, have details to back up what you say. As noted in the previous section, having details about where you're going is important. But it's equally important to have details in other conversations, too. Having someone with more authority than you, such as one of your friend's parents, a teacher, or a researcher through an article, to back you up can help persuade your parents. For instance, if you're trying to convince your parents that you should be in the band, you could have research articles stating how music can help you do better in math. You could say, "As this research shows, being in band can help me do better in math. I'll let you have these pages so you can read up on it." If you are trying to get your parents to do something they don't want to do, then hearing why may help you. Your parents may have good points to bring up about the problem. In turn, you may be able to deal with those problems by finding solutions. It's important that you approach your parents politely. Getting angry or upset will not help you convince them of anything. In fact, it makes you seem immature. | Decide what you want your parents to do. Write down what you want to say. Pick a good time and place. Begin talking. Let them know what's in it for them. Speak the truth. Talk about yourself. Back up what you say. Hear your parents out. Be civil. |
Leave a trail in your home of flower petals, a favorite candy, or some other small item that will lead him or her to you, waiting in the bedroom, when he or she gets home. When you've been married a long time, it's easy to get comfortable wearing the same old granny panties or rumpled boxer shorts you bought five years ago. Go out and buy some new underwear or some exciting lingerie. You can keep your new, sexy undergarments a secret until you are ready to be intimate, or you can build anticipation by leaving them out sometime when you are going to be gone in the evening, with a note saying "wait up for me tonight," or something along those lines. Many couples, after awhile, get into a rut when it comes to intimacy. There are certain days or times that it's most convenient to make love, and so that's when it happens. Surprise your spouse by initiating sex at an unusual time. Do it in the middle of the day, or the middle of the night. Or, wake him or her up with your advances. You can also break the routine by doing it somewhere other than the bedroom. Send the kids over to a friend's house and make love on the couch or in the kitchen. Or, be daring and try it somewhere outside your home. Take some time when your spouse isn't around and practice. Work up a routine that looks great. Then, tell you spouse to sit back and enjoy the view. Pick a costume and some sexy music. If you don't feel confident about working up a routine yourself, look for tips or a tutorial online. Practice until you get it right, and then surprise your spouse. | Leave a trail. Wear something seductive. Break the routine. Do a striptease. |
Talk to your bishop and stake president about any serious transgressions, such as drug abuse or violation of church norms regarding chastity, in your history. They will need to confirm that sufficient time has passed for you to be truly contrite and forgiven for your actions. To be mission-eligible, you typically also need to have been free from such transgressions for at least 1 year. Your bishop and stake president may restrict your ability to go on a mission if you transgress repeatedly. Alternatively, they may require a longer period of time free from transgressions to feel you have repented for your behavior. The church has outlined steps of repentance to help you improve yourself here: https://mormonmissionprep.com/basic-doctrines/repentance-process-and-steps/. Keep yourself in good spiritual standing with the church by adhering to its outlined principles of good conduct and spirituality. Being a full-tithe payer, keeping the Word of Wisdom, attending church meetings, and not affiliating with anti-Mormon groups are all paramount to your preparedness for missionary work. A comprehensive list of required characteristics for temple-worthiness can be found on the Church of Latter Day Saints’ website: https://www.lds.org/. Become a member of the LDS church so you can receive the Temple Endowment—a blessing that's considered to come directly from God—before your mission. In order to receive this special blessing, you must be a church member for at least 1 year before your mission takes place. Your Endowment usually takes place once you’ve been assigned to a mission within a few weeks of your start at a Missionary Training Center. Consult with your bishop about the steps to become an elder in the church through a Melchizedek Priesthood ordination. This should take place before going on your mission or receiving your Temple Endowment. Typically only men become Melchizedek Priests. Becoming a Melchizedek Priest means you direct the preaching of the gospel around the world. You also have the authority to bless family members and administer to the sick. There is no such equivalency for potential female missionaries. Get a blessing from an ordained patriarch in the LDS church to get ready for your mission. These special blessings are typically given out only once in a lifetime, and recipients are encouraged to keep their blessings personal and private. Blessings usually celebrate a person's strengths and reveal any weaknesses they should look to improve as they grow in their spirituality. Keep your blessing in mind as you prepare for your mission. | Repent for serious transgressions. Maintain your temple worthiness. Join the church at least 1 year before applying to become a missionary. Receive your Melchizedek Priesthood ordination. Obtain a patriarchal blessing. |
The goal is to keep his arms and legs at heart-level so as to get the most accurate blood pressure reading. Remove the blood pressure cuff from your patient's arm. Position the cuff two inches above the malleolus (the bony knob) of the ankle. Make sure that the cuff is not wrapped too tightly. Check its tightness by inserting two fingers. If you can't insert two fingers, then it is too tight. Make sure that you have the right sized cuff for your patient. The width of the cuff should be slightly wider than the diameter of the lower leg. The dorsalis pedis (DP) artery is located on the upper surface of the foot, right near where the foot meets the ankle. Spread ultrasound gel on this upper area of the foot. Use a Doppler probe to located the strongest point of the DP. Move the probe around until your find the spot where the pulse is the loudest. You should hear a pulsating or whooshing sound. Inflate the blood pressure cuff to about 20 mmHg above the patient's regular systolic pressure or until the whooshing sound from the Doppler is gone. Deflate the cuff and take note when the whooshing sound returns. This is the systolic blood pressure of the ankle. For the most accurate ABI, you should take the blood pressure of both the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial arteries. The PT is located about one-fourth of the way up the back side of the calf. Place ultrasound gel on the area and use the Doppler probe to find the spot where the PT pulse is the strongest. Repeat the same process that you did to find the DP artery. Once finished, record the pressure and then switch the cuff to the right leg. Record the blood pressure of the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial arteries on the right leg. | Ask your patient to remain lying face-up. Wrap the blood pressure cuff around the patient’s left ankle. Locate the dorsalis pedis artery. Record the blood pressure of the DP artery. Find the posterior tibial (PT) artery. Record the blood pressure of the PT artery. |
Between homework, studying, extracurriculars, social lives, and family obligations, it's often hard to do this. Whenever you are able, try hard to get enough sleep. Not only will you feel better, but you’ll look better as well. A lack of sleep can cause bags under the eyes and dull-looking skin. Aside from that, who wants to get dolled up when they only slept for a few hours? Sleep is an important beauty secret that people often forget. The cutest outfit won't be able to cover-up body odor or greasy hair. Though it seems like obvious, make time to shower regularly and always wear deodorant. Don't skip brushing your teeth to save time, and never underestimate a good face washing in the morning. It's much easier to look cute at school if you’re clean and polished. Don't try to cover up a couple days of missed showers by going crazy with the body spray or perfume. It won't fool anyone, and it can actually be distracting and gross in the close quarters of a classroom. Bring a toothbrush to brush your teeth after lunch. It won't take long to run to the bathroom and do this, and fresh breath is always cute. Just like with sleep deprivation, a poor diet and dehydration can make your skin look pale and dull. Additionally, a poor diet can make you lethargic and unmotivated. Make sure you’re eating a balanced diet and getting enough water. Not only will this work to your advantage physically, but it’ll make you feel better as well. Try to “eat the rainbow.” Fill your plates with colorful fruits and veggies, and you’ll be more likely to get the nutrients and vitamins that your body craves. Don't deprive yourself of special treats. Eating healthy is good for the body, but the occasional treat is good for the soul. Remember you’re beautiful, and try your best to exude that confidence. If you head to class in athletic clothes without a stitch of makeup, you can look glamorous if you feel glamorous. Although it's a cliché, happiness is truly an attractive quality. Love yourself and what you have to offer, and you already look cute! | Get enough sleep. Maintain good hygiene. Eat healthy and drink water. Smile. |
Avoid overcomplicated slides that could distract the audience away from your intention. If you have a lot to say or show for one slide, stretch out the content over a few slides. If you are only using pictures in your slideshow, use one centered picture for each slide. If you have text and pictures, be sure to have plenty of white or negative space. Negative space allows the content to breath and will draw the audience in easier. Limit the number of bullet points per slide. Don't force people to read a lot while listening to you speak. In general, avoid being text heavy in your slides. Limit the number of words for each bullet. If a bullet has two or more lines of words, there are too many words for that bullet. When using digital photos it is a good rule to never “break” the image. Breaking an image means stretching it along the vertical or horizontal axis alone, or stretching a small image larger. Poor image resolution can detract from your slideshow by straining your audience. Creating a logistical flow is important in slideshows. There should always be some type of narrative even in photo-based slideshows. Think of it like a story or essay where the slideshow has a beginning, middle, and conclusion. When sorting through your slides you can also decide if you want to break up any slides that are packed with content. Let the slides communicate with each other instead of clashing against each other. Use the same typography, colors, and imagery throughout your slides. Using a template can help keep a consistent flow. Templates can also become restrictive, so be sure to add your own message and creativity. | Make it simple. Use high-quality content. Choose the order of your slides. Be consistent. |
Remember that inner peace develops over time. Fluctuations occur throughout the day. There will be moments that you feel more peaceful than others. Remember that you are a work in progress, and although you are always changing you are beautiful in every moment. Think only of what is at hand. Think less about the past or future. Today is different from the past. Being mindful of each moment can help you feel centered, calm, and peaceful. Try a guided meditation through a website or app, like Headspace or Calm. It is easy to allow negativity into your mind by expecting or fearing unknown situations. Let go of bias and expectation. Be open to experience. Letting go of the need for control will help you feel peaceful with life's unpredictable circumstances. Take time to do the things that make you happy. Satisfy your desires. Following your own path is the road to inner peace. Try reaching out and connecting to others. This can help you feel peaceful and content. You are who you are. Take pride in your individuality. Accept yourself for who you are. Self-acceptance should be unconditional: you deserve to love yourself, strengths, weaknesses, and all. Find contentment in where you are, who you are and what you are doing. Accepting your life as it is and yourself as you are will help you to feel inner peace. Rectify your errors when possible. Relieve your mind. Everyone makes mistakes. To feel peace, you should admit when you are wrong. Your worries will drive away inner peace; focus on the positive in life to remain peaceful and in control. | Be patient. Experience the current moment. Try not to prejudge. Be happy. Have pride. Be content. Take responsibility. Be optimistic. |
Go to the main page of Google. Enter google gravity into the search field, then click the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button shown above. If your browser starts auto-finding search results, finish typing, then slide your cursor to the right of "google gravity." You will see a link that says "I'm Feeling Lucky." Click that. Google will come crashing down and break into pieces at the bottom of your window. Now you can move it around, spin it, and hit the broken pieces of your google interface. It's in there somewhere! Type cats, and press enter. Then type dogs, and press enter. Now it's raining cats and dogs! Grab a stick and stir them up! | Google it! Start your search. Look out below! Click and hold on the word Google. Find the search field. |
While any glass bottle can be turned into a water bong, some bottles are better than others. Bottles with a long neck and a wide base work best. Getting a clean, perfectly sized hole for the stem is easiest with a bottle that has little curve on the upper slope where the base connects into the stem. You'll need a 3/4" diamond drill bit to drill through the glass. Despite having the word "diamond" in the name, these usually only run for about eight to twelve dollars. You might have to order the bit online so make sure you don't leave this step for last. You'll want a 14mm glass bowl and downstem. Choosing the proper length for your downstem is important. Measure the distance from the upper curve of the body of your bottle to the opposite side of the base. Acquire a downstem approximately the same length, and definitely no longer. Glass downstems and bowls can be found at local head shops or ordered online. You'll need a rubber grommet with the following measurements: an outside diameter of 31/32", an inner diameter of 1/2", and a 3/4" groove. These can be found at supply stores like Home Depot, or can be found online. | Pick your bottle. Get the proper drill bit. Acquire a downstem, bowl, and grommet. |
If you want to really learn how to hack websites, you'll need to understand how computers and other technologies work. Learn to use programming languages like Python, PHP (necessary for exploiting server-side vulnerabilities) or SQL, so that you can gain better control of computers and identify vulnerabilities in systems. You will also need to have a really good understanding of HTML and JavaScript if you want to hack websites in particular. This can take time to learn but there are lots of free ways to learn on the internet, so you will certainly have the opportunity if you want to take it. Whitehats are hackers who use their powers for good, exposing security vulnerabilities and making the internet a better place for everyone. If you're wanting to learn to hack and use your powers for good or if you want to help protect your own website, you might want to contact some current whitehats for advice. If you're wanting to learn to hack or if you just want to protect yourself, you'll need to do a lot of research. There are so many different ways that websites can be vulnerable and the list is ever-changing, so you will need to be constantly learning. Because the list of possible hacks is ever-changing, and new vulnerabilites are discovered, you'll need to be sure you keep up to date. Just because you’re protected from a certain type of hack now doesn't mean you'll be safe in the future! | Learn a programming language or two. Have basic HTML literacy. Consult with whitehats. Research hacking. Keep up to date. |
Use a push lawnmower instead of a riding lawnmower. If you are accustomed to using a riding lawnmower because of the size of your lawn, divide your lawn into sections and mow each section on separate days. Use a shovel instead of a snow blower. Use a rake instead of a leaf blower. Wash your car yourself versus taking it through the car wash. You can't help but dance to it. Slow dancing burns approximately 3 to 4 calories a minute, and fast dancing burns about 8 calories a minute. If you dance while doing the housework, you’ll be in the mid-range of about 5 calories a minute. So dance your way to a smaller butt and thighs while getting your housework done more quickly. You do this is by building up a set of habits over the years that help you stay fit without putting in a ton of effort. This happens overtime by making good lifestyle choices. Pick weekend activities that keep you moving like hiking and bicycling. Don't be a couch potato. Overall, sitting for too long is not good. Basically this means that whenever you can, get up and move. All the way around, sitting on a ball is much better for you. It requires good posture, and unlike sitting in an office chair, you can't slouch. Also sitting on a ball activates the core muscles of your back, hips and abdomen. When one part of your body gets in shape, it means that the other parts of your body, like your butt and thighs, receive benefit, too. This is a perfect investment if you don't like to exercise. You can wear it when you’re cleaning the house or washing the car. A vest gives you an additional 20 pounds of weight to hold. You can even just walk around wearing it for 30 minutes a day. It will help you build muscle and burn calories, all without exercising. | Look for more action-oriented ways to do your chores. Do your housework to energetic songs that you love. Be that person that doesn’t try to stay in shape. Replace your office chair with a stability ball. Wear a weighted vest around your torso. |
Nothing communicates maturity like confidence. Even if your physical appearance, unique personality, or social skills aren't what you wish they are, that doesn't have to stop you from building self-confidence. There's a fine line between being confident and being arrogant or condescending. Confidence is feeling good about yourself, not better than those around you. Don't excessively brag about your accomplishments or speak in a way that puts you above others. This is classic immature behavior. Slouching is another classic behavior associated with teens. Hold your head up high and straighten your back. Learn how to walk confidently and improve your posture. Start by standing up straight wherever you are, whether it is walking down the street, sitting at your desk, using a computer, or waiting in line. Correct yourself whenever you notice your posture faltering. Soon, it will become second nature. Changing the way you carry yourself goes hand-in-hand with confidence. Keep your head up high; don't stare at the ground. Look people in the eye when you talk. Speak slowly and confidently instead of loudly. Remember your manners by using “please” and “thank you.” Listen closely to what others say; few things demonstrate maturity as much as a good listener. When people finish stories about themselves, don't immediately launch into a story about yourself. This makes you look self-centered and uninterested. Instead, react to their story first, then use your own story as a way of relating to the other speaker. Learn how to use small talk. Ask how people are doing. Talk about the weather. Ask about their families. Be polite and carry on light conversation with people. People who are always complaining come off as immature and self-centered. As you mature, you accept that things come and go, and that complaining is unlikely to assist you. Brooding about how awful your life is won't help you actually improve it. Venting to your friends can be beneficial for catharsis or to solicit advice, but constantly complaining about inconsequential occurrences is very juvenile. This doesn't mean dropping unnecessarily large words during everyday conversation, which will make you look desperate for attention. Focus on cutting out childish words that will clearly identify you as a teen. Speak slowly and deliberately. Make your words count by thinking about word choice. Learn some sophisticated vocabulary. A good place to start is with SAT vocabulary. For example, say, "That's a novel idea!" instead of "That's a new idea." Tell someone to be "candid" with you instead of honest. A more sophisticated vocabulary makes you look mature and intelligent. Try not to overuse slang. Avoid "like," screeching "Oh My God!," and punctuating sentences with "totally," "you know," and other meaningless fillers. Try not to use "awesome" and "dude." When texting, avoid typing in all capital letters, because it gives the receiver the impression that you are screaming, which is not something that is acceptable among adults in most situations. In addition to that, it is generally a good idea to use profanity in moderation, and avoid using it when it does not provide the receiver a further understanding of what you are saying. If someone disrespects you, feel free to tell them to stop. After all, part of maturity is commanding respect. Be straightforward and communicate what you want. Avoid using excessive sarcasm or acting extremely offended. Even if you're joking with these snarky comments, they make you look bad and won't achieve the results you’re looking for. For example, if someone interrupts you, say, "Hold on, please don't interrupt me." Don't say things like, "Wow, I can't believe you just interrupted me. Someone doesn't know when to shut up!" Learn when to let things go. Everyone has negative encounters with others, but it takes wisdom to learn how to pick your battles. Being spiteful, resentful, or malicious will make you look immature. Learn the difference between venting to a close friend and putting someone down behind their back. Sometimes when people rub you the wrong way, they often don't realize it. Be respectful of their feelings by either ignoring the mistake or, if necessary, clearly communicating to them that they have caused offense. | Be confident. Change the way you physically carry yourself. Develop social graces. Complain less. Improve your vocabulary. Stand up for yourself politely but firmly. |
As skin ages, it becomes more sensitive and loses elasticity. Because of this, extra care must be taken with your daily skincare regimen. Wash your face with lukewarm water once in the morning and once in the evening before bed. Use a mild, gentle cleanser with a creamy consistency, which won't strip your skin of its natural moisture. Before cleansing, always wash your hands thoroughly to avoid transferring bacteria to your face. After cleansing, dry your face gently by patting it with soft washcloth. Never use scrubbing motions to dry your skin. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, try cleansers with salicylic acid or sulfur. Unless you have visible acne lesions, avoid products that contain benzoyl peroxide. This chemical is too harsh for mature skin. Washing your face alters the skin's natural pH levels. Toner restores that pH balance. When pH balance is restored, you will experience less inflammation and your skin will be more resilient to bacteria. Wait a few minutes after cleansing, then gently swipe a toner-soaked cotton pad all over your face. Do not rinse the toner off. Avoid applying toner to the sensitive skin around your eyes. Use a toner that is alcohol-free for best results. Moisturizing regularly is crucial for aging skin. After cleansing and toning, apply a thin layer of deeply hydrating moisturizer to your skin. This will plump it and minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Make sure the one you choose has a minimum of SPF 30 sunscreen in it if you’re planning to go outside. Wearing sunscreen is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent premature aging, sun damage and wrinkles. If you struggle with oily skin, select a moisturizer that is oil-free. Gel formulas tend to be the lightest moisturizers. If you have dry or sensitive skin, use a cream formula. These tend to be thicker and heavier. It's tempting to apply more makeup to correct the skin imperfections that come with aging, but doing this unfortunately tends to add years to your face. Makeup sinks into the fine lines and wrinkles, drawing unwanted attention to them. For mature skin, less is more. Look for hydrating and sheer formulas. Tinted moisturizers that provide light coverage are a great option, too. When purchasing makeup, look for mineral formulas. These protect the skin and act as a natural sunscreen. Mineral makeup doesn't settle into fine line and wrinkles as much as some of the other formulas do. It also doesn't clog pores. Always remove makeup before you go to sleep. Sleeping with it on can cause chronic inflammation, irritation and damage for aging skin. | Cleanse your face twice per day. Apply toner a few minutes after cleansing. Apply moisturizer with sunscreen. Wear less makeup. |
Call your local recycling municipality to ask if they accept perfume bottles for recycling. They can advise if they accept all sorts of glass or only certain kinds. Note that some local recycling plants do not accept crystal bottles. Look on the bottom of your perfume bottle for a number inside a triangular arrow symbol. 70 is for mixed glass. 71 is for clear glass. 72 is for green glass, and 79 is for gold-backed glass. Determining if your perfume bottle is recyclable can help you match up your glass to those accepted by your municipality. Look up the customer service line of your perfume's manufacturer online. Call the phone number and ask a representative if they can give you insight into your bottle's type of glass, if there's no recycling symbol. While rare, the manufacturer may also accept their own bottles back for recycling. It doesn't hurt to ask. Follow your municipality's rules regarding sorting glass from other recyclables. Set your recycling bin out on the curb on recycling day for collection. If your local recycling plant doesn't accept glass perfume bottles, try selling or donating your perfume bottles instead. | Find out what types of glass your local recycling accepts. Check the bottom of your perfume bottle for a recyclable glass symbol. Contact the perfume manufacturer to determine the bottle’s material. Put your perfume bottle in your recycling bin with your other glass. |
Begin assembling your reed diffuser by finding a suitable base container for the reeds. Look for a container that is about five to ten inches tall with a small opening made of ceramic, glass, stainless steel, earthenware or wood. Do not use a plastic container, as essential oils can react with plastic. A small opening at the top of the container ensures that minimal evaporation occurs. If too much water evaporates, the percentage of essential oil becomes higher, and the scent can become overpowering. If you have a jar with a cork top, you can also drill a hole in the cork. This is one of the best options for minimal evaporation. You can get creative by matching your diffuser container to the colors of your room or even decorating the outside of the container. Craft stores often have cheap glass bottles and vases in a variety of sizes. Purchase rattan reeds meant for oil diffusal, either online or in specialty health stores. Use new reed diffusers, as old reeds lose their effectiveness once they are over-saturated with oil. The reeds must be tall enough to stand well above the vase or bottle you chose. The reeds should stick out several inches or centimeters from the top of the container. Increase the scenting ability of the diffuser by using reeds that are double the height of the bottle or more. Ready-made reeds are usually sold in 10-, 12- and 15-inch (25-, 30- and 38 cm) lengths. You can also use bamboo skewers, but rattan reed sticks tend to disperse scent more effectively. Pick your favorites. Make sure the oils are of a 100% concentration, or else they will not have a strong enough scent. You can use just one oil, or pair two or more oils whose scents complement one another. Some classic essential oil pairings are lavender and peppermint, orange and vanilla, spearmint and patchouli, and chamomile and lavender. Lavender, jasmine, neroli and geranium are calming scents. Peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, lemon, basil, and ginger are energizing scents. Chamomile, orange, sandalwood, lavender, and marjoram are great for combating anxiety. A carrier oil is a neutral oil that combines with an essential oil to dilute it so that the scent of the essential oil isn't overpowering. Safflower oil and almond oil are common carrier oils. If you don't want to purchase a carrier oil, you can also use plain water mixed with a splash of alcohol that is at least 90% concentration. You can use rubbing alcohol, perfumer's alcohol, or vodka to mix with water as a substitute for carrier oil. | Find a container with a narrow opening. Purchase reed sticks. Choose an essential oil. Choose a carrier oil. |
Use water-based (urethane) polish on floors with a polyurethane finish. For other finishes, use a wax-based polish.Squirt the solution onto the floor and wipe the floors with a microfiber cloth. You can do this by hand or attach the cloth to your mop.” Follow the directions exactly to avoid damaging your floors. Check to see if you have to sand and wax your floors before you polish them. Follow all recommended safety guidelines on the label. Even if you know what kind of finish your floor has, you should test the polish to make sure it won't discolor the wood. Locate an area under a large piece of furniture or in a closet. Apply the polish. Wipe it with a microfiber cloth. If no damage appears, you can polish the entire floor. If you see discoloration, seek advice from a professional contractor. Depending on the directions, either spray the polish directly to the floor or apply it to a cloth first. Use a “feathering” technique (wiping the polish in a semi-circle). Overlap your feathering strokes for a streak-free finish. Cover 3 by 3 feet (0.91 by 0.91 m) sections at a time. Move gradually across the width of the room to the next corner. Continue along the length of the room to the third corner. Polish to the last corner. Begin to move inward to polish the center of the room. Polish the area by the doorway last to avoid ruining your hard work. If your floor has been waxed, apply 2-3 thin layers of polish instead of one thick layer. Wait for each coat to dry completely (about 24 hours) before applying the next one. Your floor will feel tacky or sticky until it's completely dry. For good measure, wait six to 24 hours before walking on the floor with socks. Don't wear shoes for at least 24 hours. You can replace your furniture after 2 days. Block off the area with painter's tape or a chair for at least 6 hours. If you have companion animals, keep them away from the polished area for at least 24 hours. You could also fit them with “doggie socks” after 6 hours. | Buy the right polish. Read the instructions. Test an area of your floor. Apply the polish. Work from the interior corner outward. Allow the polish to dry completely. |
If you want to tone your back and reduce back fat, you'll need to reduce your overall body fat. Cutting back on the calories you eat each day will help you lose that excess fat. Take a few days to track your calories. Use an online food journal or smart phone app to help you. This will give you a starting point. Subtract about 500 calories from your typical or average daily calorie intake. Cutting out this many calories is a good way to lose weight and excess body fat. Restricting calories by about 500 calories each day generally results in a weight loss of one to two pounds per week. Even you're losing weight or even just trying to tone up your body, eating a balanced diet is an important part of your plan. This will help ensure you're consuming most of the recommended nutrients each day. A balanced diet is one that includes each food group most days. In addition, you should eat a wide variety of foods from each food group. When you restrict certain food groups or completely avoid them, you're at risk for getting nutrient deficiencies. Protein is essential for weight loss. It helps keep you satisfied, supports your metabolism and can help support your lean muscle mass. Including three to four ounces (or 80 to 120 grams) or a card deck sized portion of protein at each meal will help you reach your daily recommendations. Lean protein sources are lower in fat and calories making them a great component of a weight loss or fat reduction plan. Choose items like: poultry, eggs, low-fat dairy, lean beef, seafood, legumes and tofu. Vegetables are low-calorie, filling, and full of vitamins and minerals. Aim to make 1/2 of your meals and snacks a fruit or a vegetable. It's typically suggested to eat about five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Eating one to two servings at every meal and snack can help you meet this goal. Both fruits and vegetables are great foods to include in your weight loss plan because they can help fill you up for very few calories. If you're going to eat a grain, try to choose 100% whole grains. Whole grains are known to be higher in fiber, protein and other beneficial nutrients. Health professionals recommend making at least 1/2 of your grain choices whole. Choose items like: quinoa, brown rice, whole grain oats, 100% whole wheat pasta and bread. Limit foods that are made with refined or processed white flours or processed grains. | Cut back on calories. Eat well balanced meals. Focus on lean protein. Eat your fruits and veggies! Go for whole grains. |
You should always say what you believe in, be willing to take risks, and have the ability to admit your mistake without being worried about what other people will think. Doing this shows that you have self-confidence. This helps create an attractive personality because it shows that you're comfortable with yourself and that makes others comfortable around you. Asking questions is important when it comes to confidence. The more you know, the more comfortable you'll feel when speaking about things. Never be afraid to ask questions. Dressing appropriately and having good posture show confidence. You don't have to have the “perfect body” to be confident in it. People will be more attracted to you if you dress well, respect yourself, and carry yourself well. If you need a little boost, place post-it's around your mirror that remind you of the parts of your body that you love. Focus on these rather than the things that you're self-conscious about. While confidence is endearing, cockiness is very unappetizing. People will turn away from your personality if you're all about yourself. A great way to avoid this is to remind yourself to compliment others. Every day, find 5 people to give compliments to. They can be strangers, co-workers, or friends. Either way, this will help you stay grounded. | Have confidence in how you speak and act. Have confidence in your body. Know the difference between confidence and cockiness. |
Once you’ve identified the root of your problems, talk to your academic advisor about what you need to do to boost your grades. Your advisor will be able to tell you what classes you need to repeat, or recommend classes that might interest you and help to bring up your GPA. Now that you have lined up your courses and are moving back to recovering from the failure, make a serious plan to help you stay on track and succeed the second time around. Make sure you give yourself enough time to study and complete assignments on a daily basis. It helps to figure out when you’re most productive. Many people work best in the mornings. Choose a time during the day to get your most demanding tasks done and stick to a routine schedule. Take clear notes in class and during readings to make it easier to study for exams or organize papers later on. Study with a friend. Finding somebody to keep you motivated and on task can help with your academic performance. Enlist friends to quiz you on material, and don't be afraid to collaborate with peers whose work you respect. Universities are full of resources to ensure student success. The first step is being sure to attend all lectures, labs and tutorials available. Don't squander an opportunity to learn and grow! Join a study group. Studying with others helps keep you accountable, and makes learning a social and fun activity. Inquire into individual tutoring or assistance available on campus. One on one learning is a great way to go over tougher subject matter that might not get addressed during class time. While it's important to dedicate yourself to your studies, everybody needs time to relax and have fun. Picking up a personal calendar to keep track of your upcoming dates and deadlines is a great way to help you be efficient so that you can enjoy your spare time worry free. Find extracurriculars that interest you. Making time to engage in activities that you’re passionate about will make it easier for you to de-stress and focus on work when necessary. Make time for important relationships. Don't force yourself to live in the library 24/7. Hang out with friends for a much needed break. College is also about growing socially, so it's important to let yourself meet new people and create meaningful relationships. This is easiest to do if you love what you’re studying. Choose something you’re passionate about and approach the material with a curious and creative mind. Don't try to simply memorize or cram for the test. Not only is this a poor method of information retention, but it makes the material seem mundane. Complete readings on time, talk to peers and professors about concepts that interest you, and take the initiative to research ways to become involved in internships or volunteer opportunities in fields you might want to pursue. | Meet with your academic advisor to figure out how to get back on track. Set up a new study plan. Take advantage of your resources. Manage your time and find a work-life balance. Learn to engage with the material. |
Since this style requires holding your hair in place against its natural grain, you'll want to start with hair that has a little natural oil distributed throughout to help hold it in place. Otherwise, your hair will want to flop forward. Use a comb to comb it away from your face and straight toward the back of your head. Then insert the comb at the roots and lift your hair from your head without pulling the comb through. This adds a little volume to the slicked back style. For a super slicked look, skip the volume-adding technique and simply comb your hair back as close to your scalp as possible. For a less severe look, part your hair on one side and slick it around the front and then back, rather than combing straight back from the forehead. Use maximum-hold spray to hold the style in place. Be sure to apply plenty to the sides, front, and top of your hair, the part that will tend to move out of place after a few hours. Consider wearing a headband to keep your hair from coming forward if yours tends to come loose from hairspray. You can also pin your bangs back with barrettes to keep the slicked back style in place. | Start with dry, unwashed hair. Comb your hair back. Spray it with hairspray. |
Foam paintbrushes are perfect for getting deep into the spaces between your air conditioner vents’ slats. They’re inexpensive and available at your nearest home improvement, craft, or dollar store. You could also purchase a set online. Combine equal parts of warm water and white vinegar. Try using lemon-scented cleaning vinegar if the smell bothers you. If you can't find lemon-scented vinegar, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to your cleaning solution. Dab a foam brush in your cleaning solution and press it between your vent slats to remove dust and grime. Rinse your brush as needed to remove the debris it accumulates, or simply use another brush. Finish by wiping the vents down with a dry brush if you’ve left any excess cleaning solution. Wash your used brushes with warm water and a dab of dish detergent. Squeeze them out and rinse well to remove excess soap. Let them dry, place them in a plastic baggie, and store them in your glove compartment for quick use. | Purchase a set of foam paintbrushes. Create a homemade cleaning solution. Insert the foam brush between each vent slat. Rinse and dry used brushes. |
If you don't have Acrobat Reader, see Install Adobe Acrobat Reader to learn how to get it. It's at the top-left corner of Acrobat Reader. It's at the bottom of the menu. It's near the top of the left column. ″ It's the first option under ″Open Settings.″ Now whenever you reopen the PDF, it'll display the page that was open the last time you closed it. | Open the PDF in Acrobat Reader. Click the Edit menu. Click Preferences…. Click Documents. Check the box next to ″Restore last view settings when reopening documents. Click OK. |
Texting is usually fast but answering your phone constantly can disrupt your work or distract you during an activity. It is far more efficient to plan your day in advance and answer your low-priority messages at a predetermined time. If you commute to work, make the most of it! Take this opportunity to answer your contacts. Use a coffee or a lunch break to follow-up. Don't text on the toilet. Half of the 18-29 years old do so but it's unhygienic and risky for your phone. Avoid using your phone in the bed before sleeping. Research shows that using smartphones and tablets is detrimental for your sleep. High-priority texts are usually written for professional or romantic reasons. Make sure to read your text twice before sending them as you will want to avoid any mistake or confusion. Also make sure to send your high-priority texts to the right interlocutor to avoid embarrassment. You might want to keep your texts for various reasons. They might contain important information or remind you of a pleasant moment. Most phones allow you to back up your texts on a hard drive or on a USB key. Several applications can also do the same job. | Use time slots to write low-priority texts. Read twice urgent messages. Save your messages on your computer. |
If necessary, pause for a moment and use your non-dominant hand to reset both chopsticks, remembering to lay the bottom one across your ring finger and the base of your thumb and keep the top one poised like a pencil. The further up or down your chopsticks slide, the more difficult it will become to use them. Hold your chopsticks securely, but don't squeeze them. This will just tire out your hand and cause your technique to deteriorate. Wooden and bamboo chopsticks tend to be better for beginners, since they offer a little more traction against your hand and one another. Open your chopsticks and clamp them down on a bite-sized piece of whatever you're eating. As you raise the bite to your mouth, concentrate on pressing down lightly on the upper chopstick. This will keep the food pinned between the top and bottom chopsticks, ensuring that it doesn't go anywhere. Like anything else, becoming proficient with chopsticks just takes practice. Try moving foods of various shapes, sizes, and textures from one bowl to another slowly. This fun exercise will help you get the fundamentals down. Remember, the bottom chopstick is just there to provide support from beneath. The top chopstick is the one that should be doing all of the work. | Keep a firm grip on both chopsticks to keep them from shifting. Maintain gentle pressure on the top chopstick to hold onto your food. |
Grip the end of the new valve cartridge (which should be identical to the old cartridge) with pliers and slide it back into its slot in the wall. Wiggle the cartridge back and forth if at any point it gets stuck and won't slide any further. If your valve cartridge will not slide into the wall or seems too small for the slot, you may have bought the wrong size. Double-check the valve size and model to make sure it matches your old cartridge. If you notice severe rust and corrosion while changing the shower valve, then you may need to change out the entire tub and shower valve assembly. Using your needlenose pliers, pick up the new valve's metal clip and insert it into place. It should fit in the same spot as the old valve's metal clip and be inserted from the top. If you tightened the water stops, loosen them by turning or screwing them to the right. Turn on the water supply to the entire house if you turned off the entire water supply because you couldn't locate the stops. Set the trim plate back over the access hole and screw it in place on both sides. If it had a layer of calk securing it around the sides, apply a new layer. Screw the shower handle back in place, turn it on to make sure it works, and remove the cloth from the drain. If you enlarged the wall opening earlier, you should be able to put everything back in place so long as the hole is not larger than the trim plate. Fill the hole back in if you accidentally made it too large. | Insert your new valve. Slide the metal clip back into place. Turn on the water supply. Put the trim plate and handle back in place. |
Since the clay is just suspended in the water and not highly soluble, it will settle at the bottom if left alone. The clay water will need to sit for at least twenty-four hours. The water and clay will form two separate layers. You will be able to tell when this happens because the water will be clear. If you still see a layer of sediment below the clay repeat the steps to remove the sediment. Once you see the clay reach the lip of the container, stop pouring. The clay will be soft and saturated with water. If you pour it out, you will have to start over. As the clay settles, even more water will move up and create another top water layer. Pour the clear water off of the clay again. Once the clay reaches the lip of the container, stop pouring. You can repeat this process until the water is no longer forming a substantial layer. Lay the cloth over a bowl to help guide the runny clay into the cloth. The cloth must be large enough to encompass all of the clay in your container. The cloth will act as a bag for the clay. Tie the cloth with a piece of string as though you are creating a ball of clay inside the cloth. Any cloth will do. You can use an old t-shirt or bedsheet. Be sure to use something that you don't mind getting dirty. You can split the clay into multiple cloths to speed up the hardening process. This will allow water to drip from the fabric. As the water leaves the clay, the clay will harden. This process can take two or three days Be sure to hang it somewhere where you don't mind water dripping. You could hang it from a tree or your porch. After a couple of days check the consistency of the clay. Different projects require different consistency. If you need it to be harder, let it hang longer. | Allow the clay to separate from the water. Pour the water off of the clay. Let the clay sit. Pour the clay into a cloth. Hang the cloth bag. Finished. |
The first thing that will be done when you get CIT is to have your face cleansed and sterilized. After your face is cleaned, the practitioner will apply a topical numbing cream onto the affected area. This will be left on for 20 to 30 minutes. Since the procedure requires the use of needles, a numbing agent is used to ease pain or discomfort. However, you still may feel some discomfort or minimal pain. Your treatment will either be done via a needle roller or a needle pen. The practitioner will move the roller or pen over your skin, puncturing the skin in evenly space wounds. This procedure takes anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on the extent of the area being treated. Most people find the treatment uncomfortable, but not extremely painful. After the treatment, your skin will be red or pink for 12 to 24 hours. Most people can return to work the day afterwards. If you have sensitive skin, your skin may be redder longer. If extremely long needles were used, it might take longer for the redness to subside, too. Some people might experience slight swelling or bruising. Your skin might be warm, itchy, or tight after the procedure. Others might peel. This is normal. You should follow all post-treatment care your practitioner provides. This helps keep your skin from scarring or becoming damaged. Stay out of the sun for two days after the treatment. Wear hats, scarves, or other garments to cover your skin if you have to go outside for 24 hours after the procedure. Stay out of tanning beds after the procedure. Only use lukewarm water to clean your face for two days after the treatment. Gently pat the area dry. Don't rub the area. Don't touch the area with dirty hands. This helps reduce risk of infection. Refrain from putting on most makeup for 12 hours after the treatment. Your practitioner can give you mineral makeup that can be applied a few hours after treatment. Follow any skincare regimes and use any skincare products given to you by your practitioner. Avoid cosmetic products with alpha or beta hydroxy acids, vitamin A, benzoyl peroxide, or alcohol for two days after the procedure. CIT requires multiple treatments to be effective. In most cases, two to three treatments will be needed. These treatments are generally four to six weeks apart. In cases of bad scars or stretch marks, you made need five or more treatments. You should start seeing results in two to eight weeks. Some people don't see results for up to three months. For maximum results, complete all follow-up visits suggested by your practitioner. Though CIT is best done by a medical professional, there are at-home products you can use for minor cosmetic purposes. Home rollers or pens have shorter needles that can be used a few times a week. At-home needling devices are used to reduce the size of large pores, help with oil production, help with fine lines, and help the effectiveness of topical agents. You can use at-home CIT with vitamin C serums. It generally takes one to two hours for the wounds to heal after an at-home needling. If you use an at-home roller, make sure to buy a quality one, such as the Derma Roller home roller. It's pivotal to get quality needles. Products sold on the internet may not be top quality and can cause damage to your skin. | Cleanse and numb the face. Undergo the treatment. Expect redness for about a day. Follow post-treatment care. Return for follow-up treatments. Consider at-home CIT for minor cosmetic use. |
You will want to fill the container half way for a total of 1/2 gallon of warm water. Don't worry about making the water very hot. It should still be cool enough to handle. Using whatever liquid dish soap you have handy, squeeze six drops of dish soap into the gallon jug. Gently roll your wrist to mix the soap into the water without making it foam. Measure out 2 ounces of rubbing alcohol. You can use an alcohol jigger for an accurate measurement. Add these two ounces of rubbing alcohol to the gallon jug. Rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol, can be hazardous. Take precautions when handling it. Avoid contact with skin by wearing gloves. Don't touch your face after handling rubbing alcohol. Wash your hands with a lot of soap and water. While the water is still warm, pour it generously over the ice which you would like to remove. The solution will break down the ice and make it easier to shovel. You will want to remove the ice safely and efficiently. This means getting the ice and snow out of the path for walking and driving without hurting yourself in the process. Use a lightweight snow shovel which is not too heavy for you. Decide where you will pile the snow and ice before you start so that you don't end up blocking a walking or driving path and needing to start over in that area. Ideally, just push the snow and ice out of the way without lifting it. If you do lift, keep your knees bent and back straight. Remember to do the lifting with your legs and only lift as high as necessary to move the ice to your pile. If you are turning, turn your whole body instead of twisting at the waist. | Fill a gallon jug with warm water. Add dish soap. Finish the mixture with rubbing alcohol. Pour the mixture onto the ice. Shovel the ice. |
Purchase seat covers that will protect your seats. These can either match your seats or they can have bright, colorful patterns on them. They are available for both bucket seats (such as front seats) and for bench seats (such as backseats), and can cost $30-$40. Many kinds can be machine-washed, making it easier to tidy up your car. A stain repellent will make it hard for stains to settle into the upholstery and will prolong the life of the upholstery. A stain repellent like Scotchgard Fabric and Upholstery Protector is available at home supply stores. Follow the instructions on the product label for proper usage. Don't allow spills and messes to sit in your car if possible. If they are not cleaned up right away, they may set into the upholstery, making it hard to remove them. Additionally, they can add to an unpleasant odor in your car. By banning food and drinks in the car, you can reduce the potential for many stains and messes. Accidents are sure to happen if you stop suddenly or you are trying to eat while driving. Eliminate this risk by not allowing food or drinks in the car. By removing garbage and other items from your vehicle after each journey, you may reduce the potential for stains to occur from grease-soaked fast food bags or spilled coffee cups. Dispose of any excess trash immediately after use so it doesn't pile up and add to the clutter of your vehicle's interior. Remove crayons and other things that are prone to melting if it is hot outside. The temperature of your car's interior will be markedly hotter than outside and crayons, for example, will melt on upholstery if left there in the heat. Removing dirt and debris from your car will prevent them from grinding into the seats and the carpet, thereby contributing to hard-to-remove stains. Set a schedule for yourself to vacuum out your car at least once a month, or more frequently if your car gets dirty quickly. | Get car seat covers. Apply a stain repellent to your upholstery. Clean spills and messes immediately. Limit food and drinks in the car. Keep your car tidy. Vacuum regularly. |
Trust is an integral part of a relationship, and there are ways to gradually build trust over time. When you suspect the person is distressed, choose to move toward the person and not away from the person. Respond in a gentle, kind, understanding, non-defensive and empathetic way. This is especially important when you want to do one thing but it looks like the person needs some support. Make the decision to support the person and let go of your wants for the moment. If you notice the person looks sad, ask what is going on. Show your care and trust in small ways by being there and not ignoring even “small” occurrences. Reflect on whether shame exists in the relationship. You or your partner may feel shame about behavior or one of you may try to shame the other in a fight. As much as you can, keep shame out of the relationship. If it does exist, talk about it. Things like guilt and shame do not motivate positive behavior or encourage change. To deal with insecurities, guilt, and shame, talk about the insecurities you have in your relationship. Share your story and ask for empathy from your partner. One of the best parts of a budding relationship is getting to know the other person, finding commonalities, and discovering parts of yourself along the way. Relive this period by sharing and asking questions. Share your hopes, dreams, silly thoughts, and even your insecurities. Find some discussion questions or come up with your own. You can start with, “If you could know one thing about your past or your future, what would it be?” or “If given the chance to speak with an animal, which animal would you chose, and what would you ask?” Reach out and bridge the separation between the two of you with a warm hug. Touch (like hugging, placing your hand on a shoulder, or holding hands) can help to connect you two and build compassion. Touch can help you re-establish connection and begin to rebuild emotional bonds. If your fight is with your romantic partner, don't lose sight of touch. Reach out and show your partner that you are there in support and love, both emotionally and physically. Especially if you have a fight with your partner, a therapist can be helpful. A therapist can help you work through deeply embedded problems in your relationship and approach them more healthfully. Couples therapy can help you communicate better, resolve conflicts more effectively. And enhance your emotional connection. Even if the relationship is not romantic, you can still seek therapy together. Therapy can be helpful in healing family relationships, such as with your parents or siblings. | Build trust. Share insecurities with each other. Restore emotional intimacy. Touch. See a therapist. |
In some cases, a person may be able to tell a seizure is coming on. In that case, they may take a pill in hopes of stopping the seizure before it starts. Help the person by finding them some water to take their medication. Typically, benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam, diazepam, and midazolam, are prescribed for this purpose. If the person is already seizing, you should not put a pill in their mouth, as they could choke on it or inhale it into their lungs. These pieces of jewelry can tell you whether the person is carrying medication that you can administer in case of a seizure. The jewelry can also tell you whether you should call emergency services or not, as well as who to call in an emergency. In some cases, the person's doctor will have prescribed a liquid medication, benzodiazepine, to them. This medication is then sprayed into the person's nose. While this administration isn't FDA-approved yet, it is still common practice. Open the bottle of medication, typically midazolam, and push a clean syringe into the top, pushing the plunger down. Turn the bottle over and withdraw the prescribed amount of medication, which should be on the bottle. Hold the person's chin gently and place the end of the syringe between the teeth and cheek on the side that's nearest the ground. Push the plunger down to release the medication. Sometimes, this medication comes in a pre-dosed ampoule that you can squeeze the medication from. The use of this medication in this way hasn't been approved by the FDA outside of hospitals, though it has been approved in the UK. However, it is still sometimes prescribed for this purpose. Generally, this medication is prescribed for children. If the person is still seizing once emergency services arrive, they will likely administer one of these two drugs on the way to the hospital. They will likely use an IV to administer the drug, though diazepam may also be administered rectally. | Help a person who feels a seizure onset by getting them water. Check for a medical alert bracelet or necklace. Spray liquid medicine into the person's nose. Use a syringe to administer liquid medication to the cheek as an alternative. Expect lorazepam or diazepam to be administered by IV. |
Whatever you've been doing with the girls or women your age won't cut it. While taking a girl your age out to dinner and a movie or just bringing some beers or a bottle of cheap wine over to her place might have cut it, you'll have to try harder to impress an older woman. Find out what she likes, whether it's fine dining, classy wine, or just having a good time in one of her favorite local spots. Just remember that older women are not that different from younger women in the sense that they still like to have a good time. And they might not have fine tastes just because they're a bit older. If you're out at a restaurant and you're old enough to drink, don't order a beer, unless you want to look like a frat boy. Order a classy cocktail, like a gin and tonic, that makes her see you as more of a man. Of course, don't drink more than you can handle, and don't drink alcohol at all if you're driving. If you want to impress an older woman, you should tell her she looks beautiful, hold doors for her, and hold out her chair when she sits down. If she's holding anything heavy, carry it. It's the little things that will make her see whether you're a real man or just a boy trying to be a man to impress her. Don't turn up late, have unkempt facial hair, or wear day-old clothes that look as if you wore them to bed, or you won't make the right impression. Don't be embarrassed or shy about being younger than her -- even if you're ten or fifteen years younger! Instead, think of things a man your age might have that a man her age does not have. Sure, you may not be as financially stable or experienced, but you do have a few things going for you: a youthful and attractive body, lots of energy and enthusiasm for life, and no baggage or worries to wear you down or stress you out. Call attention to your strengths instead of pointing out your weaknesses. Don't talk about your lack of experience or job prospects. Instead, talk about how excited you are for the future and about how happy and free you are at your age. Be honest and open if you want to take a mature woman to bed. Don't be crude, of course, but if you’re on a date, and it's going well, don't be too coy about your intentions. Tell her you find her incredibly attractive, and that you would love to spend the night with her, or wait until you drop her off and make intense eye contact, kiss her, or complement her until she asks for you to come in. By the end of the date, your intentions should be clear. Before you even drive her home or go back to her place or yours, she should know that you want her -- and she should want you too. Remember the part about having confidence. Don't make it sound like a question -- "Can I please please take you to bed?" Instead, make a simple declarative statement that makes her want you even more. | Take her out on a date. Be a gentleman. Use your age to your advantage. Be honest about wanting to take her to bed. |
Try getting each of you a separate sheet. If you have a decorative bedding set you don't want to change, the second set can be kept in the linen closet or in under-bed storage until bedtime each night. Your covers may simply be too small for both of you! Try getting a size larger than your bed--if you sleep in a queen size bed, get a king size set Many people steal sheets because they are just too far away from their partner to share. If it's an option, a smaller bed might be a good solution. Try sleeping in a queen or full-size bed--it may be impossible to steal sheets! If you really can't get comfortable and no other solution has worked for you, separate beds may be a last resort to prevent further relationship stress. You don't have to sleep in separate rooms. Try pushing two small beds close to each other. | Use separate sheets. Buy a larger bedding set. Get a smaller bed. Try sleeping separately. |
your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 176.6 degrees Celsius. Line 27 cupcake tins into each hole. Stir mixture round and round, making sure the ingredients have been blended together. Whisk again, but a bit harder to beat the eggs well. If needed, use a hand blender to give the mix a better stir. This time, you may need a hand blender or even an electric mixer. Start blending on medium speed, mixing round and round to make cupcake batter creamy. Keep blending for about thirty seconds. Add crushed Oreos. Set batter aside. Use an ice cream scoop to pour batter into each tin. You should fill it about halfway up. Bake the cupcakes for about 15-20 minutes or until cupcakes start to puff up and poking a toothpick inside comes out clean. | Preheat Place three muffin or cupcake tin on your cooking space. Whisk all the dry ingredients (except for the smashed Oreos) into a large bowl. While whisking add the oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour boiling water or brewed coffee. Add cupcake batter in cupcake tin. Bake the cupcakes. Set cupcakes aside to cool on a wire rack or plate. |
Note that each shell lies further and further out from the nucleus of the atom. According to the property of entropy, energy always seeks the lowest possible state of order. The electrons will seek to populate the lowest orbital shells available. When two atoms come together to form a molecule, they seek to use each other's electrons to fill the lowest possible states in the electron orbital shells. Bonding electrons are, essentially the electrons that stick together and fall into the lowest states. Antibonding electrons are the "free" or unbonded electrons that are pushed to higher orbital states. Bonding electrons: By noting how full the orbital shells of each atom are, you can determine how many of the electrons in higher energy states will be able to fill the more stable, lower-energy-state shells of the corresponding atom. These "filling electrons" are referred to as bonding electrons. Antibonding electrons: When the two atoms try to form a molecule by sharing electrons, some electrons will actually be driven to higher-energy-state orbital shells as the lower-energy-state orbital shells are filled up. These electrons are referred to as antibonding electrons. | Consult a diagram of electron orbital shells. Know the difference between bonding and antibonding orbitals. |
Wicker furniture is one of the most popular materials for outdoor furniture. It's a very versatile material, and you can get many varieties of patio furniture with wicker. Wicker comes in a variety of colors. You can also paint wicker furniture to better match your patio's color scheme. Many different types of furniture (tables, chairs, end tables) come in wicker varieties. You should be able to find something in wicker that fits your style and color scheme. Wicker generally holds up against water. However, you should make sure your wicker is made out of polyethylene as this will be most weather resistant. Opt for new wicker furniture that hasn't been subjected to rain or humidity, as it won't be very strong or durable. Wood is another classic material for patio furniture. If you're looking for a practical, old fashioned style, wood may be your best option. Like wicker, wood comes in many different styles and colors. If you want wood furniture, you should be able to find a piece that matches your needs in wood. It should say somewhere on the label whether the wood is authentic. However, make sure you're buying real wood. Many patio furniture labeled as wood is actually made of synthetic materials. Only real wood will hold up well long term. Take into account the maintenance that comes with having wood furniture. You may need to power wash, stain, or seal the wood periodically to keep it in good condition. Plastic can be a cheaper option if you're on a budget. It's also lightweight and easy to move. Quality plastics are also very durable and resistant to many different types of weather. Plastics can be great if you're looking for patio furniture to last year round. Look for recycled plastic and polymer for best results. You should also keep your eyes out for plastics that come with UV-stabilizing pigments, as these will prevent colors from fading. Iron may work great if you live in an area prone to heavy wind or rain. Iron is of a heavier weight than other varieties, so it can stand its ground during volatile weather conditions. Iron works best for year round patio furniture that does not need to be moved much throughout the year. If you live in an area where it snows during winter, iron furniture must be stored inside. Look for powder-coated, UV resistant finishes when choosing iron furniture. Ensure the traditional style of iron furniture matches the existing decor of your home. Fabric can be a great addition to patio furniture as it adds comfort. However, if you're choosing fabric, be careful. You want a fabric that is weather resistant and easy to store. Solution-dyed acrylic are best for fabric furniture. These fabrics are designed for outside use. Look for fabric that can be machine-washed or cleaned with a garden hose. Choose cushions you can easily carry so you can move them indoors during rain or snowfall. Select patterned, rather than solid or bright, fabric to hide dirt and sun-fading. | Choose wicker furniture for versatility. Select wood furniture for a traditional feel. Opt for quality plastic furniture to save money. Pick iron furniture for a durable option. Take precautions when choosing fabric. |
Return to the kitchen and have an assistant lift the hood. Pull the wiring from the wall through the hood's wiring hole and clamp it to the hood with a cable clamp. Slide the hood into place and drive the screws halfway into the cabinet you are affixing the hood to. Push the hood upward to allow it to connect with the ductwork. While the screws are only halfway in, check to make sure the hole in the hood aligns properly with the ductwork. If it doesn't, take the screws out and readjust the position of the hood. Secure the hood firmly to the underside of the cabinets. | Clamp the wiring. Drive the screws halfway in. Check the alignment. Tighten the screws. |
Your doctor will be able to provide you with specific information regarding what restrictions you have with foods and what texture foods you need to consume (soft and mushy vs pureed liquids). Your doctor should also provide you with a timeline of how long you need to follow a modified diet. Ask your doctor to specify exactly what you can and cannot eat. It's better to be very clear and get too much information than eat something that could cause pain or further injury. Also ask if you're at risk for any nutrient deficiencies or if there are types of foods or groups of foods that you should be consuming daily or completely avoiding. It may also be beneficial to see a registered dietitian or nutritionist. These nutrition experts will be able to tailor a diet specifically for your issue and give you examples of types of foods or create a meal plan that's appropriate for you. Ask your doctor for a recommendation. Having a meal plan to follow will be helpful while you're consuming a modified or restricted diet. It can help take the guesswork out of daily meal planning and give you the frame work for an appropriate diet. Write up a week's worth of meals and snacks that are appropriate for your situation. You may need to get creative with different recipes — especially if you're going to be on a modified diet for longer periods of time. Sample meals for a soft diet can include: oatmeal for breakfast, beef stew for lunch and meatloaf with gravy and well-steamed broccoli for dinner. Sample meals for a liquid or pureed diet can include: yogurt with pureed peaches for breakfast, a green smoothie (with milk, frozen fruit, spinach, and protein powder) for lunch, and black bean soup for dinner. Your doctor may have a sample meal plan on hand. Ask to see if you could have a copy to take home to mimic or start you off for a few days. After you write up your meal plan and talk to your doctor, take a trip to the grocery store to stock up on appropriate foods for your diet. Having the right foods on hand will make your modified diet a little bit easier to follow. Remember, a variety of cooking techniques can be used to get even hard or dense foods to a texture that will be safe for you to consume. For example, apples can be cooked down into applesauce or pureed apples that are easy to chew and swallow. Also consider purchasing foods or items that are already in the form you need and require little to no cooking. If you're only allowed to consume pureed foods or liquids you can buy: low-sodium soups like tomato soup, butternut squash or black bean soup that are completely smooth liquids. If you can consume more whole foods, but need them to be very soft or mushy, you can purchase: frozen fruits or vegetables (once cooked and warmed through, they are very soft and tender) or soups and stews from the grocery store hot bar. Purchasing appropriate kitchen tools may make your modified or restricted diet easier to follow. Plus, they'll give you more flexibility with your food choices so you can prepare more items at home. A food processor is a great tool and can help break down tougher, denser foods into small pieces or into an almost pureed consistency. You can use them to puree fruits or vegetables or finely chop protein foods (like seafood, chicken, or red meat). This might be a good tool if you can have small, finely chopped food and don't necessarily need to puree everything. Using a blender may be a good idea if you need completely pureed or liquid meals. You can put a variety of foods into a blender to make liquid meals. Blenders are also great because you can put a lot of raw or hard foods into shakes and smoothies. For example, you can put raw spinach into a smoothie and the consistency will still be completely pureed. A crock pot or slow cooker is a great tool for those who are looking to prepare foods to a very soft, mushy, or tender consistency. These machines cook low and slow all day and foods are easily gummed or lightly chewed to be swallowed. | Talk to your doctor. Write up a meal plan. Go grocery shopping. Purchase appropriate kitchen tools. |
In the "Layers" pane on the right side of the Photoshop window, click and drag the image that you want to fade up to the top of the pane. Click the top-most image in the "Layers" window to ensure that it is selected before proceeding. Click the "Layer Mask" icon, which resembles a rectangle with a sphere in it, at the bottom of the "Layers" section. Click the square "Gradient" icon in the left-hand toolbar. You can also just press the Q key. In the "Presets" window, click the black-and white (black in the upper-left corner, white in the lower-right) rectangle to select it as your gradient style. It's in the upper-right corner of the Gradient window. Double-check that the layer mask is selected before applying the gradient, then do the following: Click and drag from the point on the image where you want the fade effect to start. Press and hold ⇧ Shift to force your cursor to move in a straight line. Release the cursor where you want the fade effect to end. Repeat this process for unfaded parts of the image if need be. Upon releasing your mouse button, your fade effect will display on the image. If you want to undo your gradient and try again, press Ctrl+Z (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd+Z (Mac). | Move the image you want to fade to the top. Select the image. Add a layer mask. Select the Gradient Tool. Select the "Black to Transparent" gradient icon. Click OK. Apply the gradient to your top image. Review the fade effect. |
Alcohol dehydrates you, and since Jagermeister has such high alcohol by volume, it dehydrates you very quickly. Try alternating a full glass of water with every drink of Jager you take. The water will slow down the dehydration process and keep you from getting too drunk. Understand that because you are drinking so much water, you will be running to the bathroom quite frequently. The more alcohol you drink, the less water you will remember to consume. Drink a couple glasses of water before you start drinking alcohol to help level the playing field. If a room is especially warm, you may find yourself dehydrated sooner rather than later. If you’re sweating more than you normally do, drink even more water to avoid becoming too drunk. Going to the bathroom frequently doesn't just dehydrate your body – it also depletes it of necessary nutrients. This loss of nutrients is partially responsible for the hangover you feel the next day. To counteract this, drink plenty of electrolytes while drinking Jagermeister. Keep packets of Emergen-C handy, so you can mix them into water and drink them between glasses of Jager. Buy a bottle of Gatorade and chug that between drinks of Jager. Drinking from a curved or round glass can result in you drinking more alcohol, because it's tougher to gauge how much alcohol you’ve consumed. Keep track of how many drinks you’ve had (and if you can, how many ounces are in each drink). This will keep you from drinking too much too quickly. Standard drink size for Jagermeister is usually 1.5 fluid ounces. Standard drink size for a glass of wine is 5 fluid ounces. For beer, it's 12 ounces. Ask for your Jagermeister neat or on the rocks. Mixing Jager with sugar will only increase your chances of getting dehydrated. And if you are drinking Jagermeister, stick to Jagermeister. Mixing different types of alcohol is the easiest way to get sick or too drunk. If you plan on mixing your Jager with sugary drinks, decrease your sugar intake earlier in the day to help your body maintain balance. Sugary drinks go down easier and faster, so removing sugar from your drink is a great way to help nurse your drink longer. Moderate drinking for men is described as 2 drinks per day and 14 drinks per week. For women, moderate drinking consists of 1 drink per day and 7 drinks per week. Decide ahead of time how buzzed you want to get while drinking, set a concrete number of drinks you're allowed to have and stick to that number. No-risk drinking for men consists of 3-4 drinks per day. For women, it's 2-3 drinks per day. Low-risk drinking for men consists of 5-7 drinks per day. For women, it's 4-5 drinks per day. | Drink water. Increase your electrolytes. Drink your Jagermeister from a straight glass. Drink your Jagermeister straight up. Limit the amount you drink. |
Eating high quality protein is important to your nutrition in general, and vital to keeping albumin levels up. As a rule of thumb, make sure you have at least one high-protein serving in every meal. Lean beef, pork, and lamb are all good options, as are fish, chicken, turkey, and eggs. In a 3 ounce (85 gram) single-serving portion, lean beef burger contains 21 grams of protein, chicken contains 14-28 grams, cooked salmon, trout, or mackerel contains 15-21 grams, and pork chop contains 15-21 grams. If you prefer not to eat meat, getting enough protein can be especially challenging. For advice about choosing the protein sources that will be best for you, talk to a dietitian. Be sure to eat dialysis friendly proteins if you are on dialysis. These include lean beef, lean turkey, chicken, pork chops, eggs, fish, meat substitutes, tofu, and protein powders. While you may need to focus on eating more protein, you still need to eat fruits, vegetables, and starches like bread, pasta, and rice. For example, add grated hard boiled eggs or tuna to sauces for pasta or rice dishes, or include shredded chicken or diced meat in soups and stews. Breakfast is an especially important meal, in part because it kick starts your metabolism for the day. You are also more likely to have a strong appetite when you first wake up. One good option is an omelet made with egg whites with cheese. While one egg contains about 6 grams of protein, egg whites are an even healthier source of protein. In fact, egg whites are 100% albumin. Two egg whites contain 7.2 grams of protein. It's very important to avoid skipping meals. Strive to eat small frequent meals to maintain your energy levels. However, if you do miss a meal by accident, make sure to eat a larger portion of protein at your next meal. Eating smaller meals may also be helpful if you have a hard time eating regular sized portions. A great between-meal or bedtime snack is cottage cheese. Try it with some fruit, such as apple sauce. (Cottage cheese is healthier than many other dairy products, as it is lower in potassium and phosphorus, which may pose a risk to those on dialysis with low albumin.) Smoothies are a quick, easy, and delicious way to get some extra protein. It's best to use a liquid that is not high in phosphorus, so avoid cow's milk. Almond milk or rice milk work well. Greek yogurt, pasteurized egg products or protein powder add the protein. Blend together with whatever fruit you favor. Ask a dietitian about what type of protein addition or supplement will be best for you. Both powdered and liquid forms are available. Note that a cup of Greek yogurt contains over 20 grams of protein. Smoothies made with Greek yogurt are especially good with granola blended in as well. | Include protein in every meal. Keep your meals balanced. Eat breakfast every day. Get more protein if you accidentally miss a meal. Make high-protein smoothies. |
Instead of using your wallet as the solution, allow there to be other means of help. For example, if your relative is unemployed, let them know about temporary agencies that match people with temporary work, selling items online, or looking through the yellow pages or online forums to get a job. Your money does not have to be the only solution. Say, “Let's look at online listings together so we can find you a job.” Say, ”I know you're having a hard time finding a job. What are your interests and how can you put those toward more stable employment?” Find ways to assist them in furthering their career or employment. For example, offer to babysit their kids so that they can attend job interviews or work meetings. If they ask for money to pay for food, invite them over for meals at your house. Find ways you can help that don't involve money. This way, you can show that you care and want to help but in a non-financial way. Say, “At the moment I can't help you financially, but I'd love to help you in different ways. If you need help going to interviews, I can watch the kids or give you a ride.” If your relative has a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, or another addiction, recognize that giving them money may be enabling their addiction. If you suspect that addiction is involved, offer to help and support your loved one in other ways. Offer your support in wanting them to break free from addiction and seek professional help. Support their steps to recovery through the ups and downs. If your relative asks for money, say that you are willing to give money in order to help their recovery. For example, say that you are willing to help them seek treatment or see a counselor. Do not give them the money for treatment directly. Offer to help pay for detox and/or rehab, sending payments directly to the facility. | Refer them to resources. Offer to help out. Recognize if the money is tied to addiction. |
Start to take note of your daily activity and diet. Learn your starting weight and begin to think of a goal weight. Talk to a doctor. You shouldn't make any drastic changes before you check with your health care provider. Along with a doctor, you can find a dietician or trainer to help you in this process. Any of these people can run tests to make sure you’re healthy enough to begin a new diet change or new workout regimen. Learn how many calories you’re consuming per day. There are many helpful sites to get you started: SparkPeople is free and easy for beginners. Make a tangible goal. Don't just think “I want to be super skinny.” Instead, set a goal of “I want to lose 30 pounds.” Your doctor can help you determine if you’re goals are obtainable and good for your health. After seeing your doctor, sit down and make a plan to fit your lifestyle that will help you lose weight. Buy a journal and rediscover the diet changes and exercise goals you discussed with you doctor. Make sure your goals are tangible, and fill the journal with anything that will help you reach them. Know how many calories you need to burn. In order to lose a pound a week, you need to burn 3,500 more calories than you take in during the week. Therefore, you need to either burn or cut out 500 calories a day. This can come from simple changes, such as smaller portions, or cutting sugary drinks out of your diet. Calories are listed on the side of everything that you buy at the grocery store. Start with some simple changes. Choosing the stairs over the elevator is an easy fix to help you burn calories during the day. If you find yourself sitting for hours on end, take a break and take a walk around the office or house. This will help you burn calories and keep your metabolism awake without breaking a sweat and are key in getting super skinny. Wearing a fitness tracker can help you keep track of how many calories you burn throughout the day. Fitbit, Garmin, and Jawbone are some of the best and easiest fitness trackers available. Come up with some kind of reward system to help keep you motivated. Reward yourself. For every pound lost, place a dollar amount (that you thought of ahead of time) in a jar. Once you reach a goal, spend the money on something you’ve been wanting—maybe a new shirt to show off your progress. Give yourself a cheat. Don't go overboard, but once you reach a goal, enjoy a bit of “forbidden food” or take a day off of working out. Create a positive body image. Even though you have goals of becoming super skinny, you should love the body that you’re in the entire time. Give yourself daily body image compliments. Even if you have to start small, you’ll gain confidence in your body. This will help you stay strong through the process. | Begin your research. Make a plan and write it down. Find your motivation. |
Many cats hide because they are scared or stressed. If you are trying to acclimate a new cat to your home, letting them hide for a bit can help them feel more secure. If there's no urgent reason to make them come out, don't try to rush them. Your cat may feel overwhelmed if they are in a new space that is larger than what they are used to. Limiting your cat's “territory” to a single room may help them feel safer and encourage them to come out of hiding and explore. Minimize noise in the room, and keep children and other pets out until your cat is feeling less nervous and overwhelmed. Try playing some soothing classical music to give the cat a gentle sound to focus on and distract them from other, more alarming noises. Purchase a bottle of Feliway or a similar product designed to reduce cat anxiety from your vet or pet supply store. Treat the room with the spray. Put a treated towel in a cardboard box, or spritz a little spray on a cat bed, and put it near your bed. Don't try to soothe or pet the cat while they are hiding, or you may inadvertently reinforce the hiding behavior. Ignore the cat until they start to emerge, then offer praise, affection, or treats. | Be patient with your cat. Close the door. Keep things quiet. Use a calming pheromone spray. Reward your cat for coming out. |
This method will require more work but less expert timing. Begin by using a spade to cut a 6-8” radius trench around the entrance of the ant hill. Once you finish creating the trench, start shoveling out the area inside the trench, which will be comprised of the majority of the ant colony. You will need to dig up quite a bit of ground to reach all the various chambers of the colony, so keep two five-gallon buckets on hand and shovel the soil into them. Try to keep the clumps of earth as intact as possible so as not to collapse every tunnel as you dig the colony out. You also want to make sure that you cover each bucket as you will it to stop any queens from potentially escaping. If you use this method on a brand new colony where the queen has just mated and is still digging out her nest, then you won't have to dig very far, and you won't have much to sift through to find her. Telltale signs for this type of brand new colony include a very small entrance hole with a small heap of fresh dirt beside it that hasn't yet been formed into a mound. They can be hard to identify while working quickly, but you should especially follow chambers and tunnels in the soil as you dig out the colony. Keep collecting samples until you see very few ants left in the hole. Once you have collected the colony, you will have to sort through the buckets manually to find the queen. Use a spoon to sift through the dirt and separate ants. You may want to transfer the ants into smaller jars as you separate them and the soil. For obvious reasons, you probably don't want to do this inside your house. It will be a painstaking process, but you should eventually locate the queen as you go through the colony. If you are unsure of what exactly you are looking for, the queen will be the largest ant in the colony, and her middle section--the thorax--will be especially pronounced. You can consult How to Identify a Queen Ant for more assistance. | Use a spade to cut a trench around the ant colony. Use a large spade to dig out the colony. Shovel the soil into five-gallon buckets. Follow chambers and tunnels where possible. Sort through the buckets. Locate the queen. |
Go to https://www.facebook.com/. This will open your News Feed page if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password in the top-right corner of the page and click Log in. Either scroll through your News Feed until you find the video, or enter the name of the person who posted the video into the search bar at the top of the page and go to their account to look for the video. If you see a globe icon somewhere below the name of the person or the page which posted the video, you can download it without any problems. If you see a lock or a two-person silhouette instead of a globe, you cannot download the video. Once you arrive at the video, press your mouse's right button on it to prompt a drop-down menu. You may have to right-click the video a few times before the drop-down menu will appear. On a Mac, you can also hold Ctrl and click the video. If your mouse doesn't have a right-click button, click the right side of the mouse, or use two fingers to click the mouse. If your computer uses a trackpad instead of a mouse, use two fingers to tap the trackpad or press the bottom-right side of the trackpad. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Clicking it prompts a small pop-up box with the Facebook video's link in it. Click the link in the pop-up box to select it, then press Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac). Doing so will copy the link. You can also right-click the link and then click Copy in the resulting drop-down menu. Go to https://savemomo.com/ in your browser. SaveMoMo is a website that allows you to download videos from Facebook by inputting links. Click the "Just insert a link" text box at the top of the page, then press Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac) and Click Go button. You can also right-click the text field and click Paste in the drop-down menu. This green button is below the video's preview window. Doing so will immediately prompt the video to download into your computer's default "Downloads" folder, though you may have to confirm the download or select a save location depending on your browser's settings. SaveMoMo will automatically assign the highest possible quality to your video, but if you want to lower the video's quality, click ∨ to the right of the "MP4 HD" text and then select a different option (e.g., MP4 SD). | Open Facebook. Go to the video that you want to download. Make sure the video is public. Right-click the video. Click Show video URL. Copy the Facebook link. Open the SaveMoMo website. Paste in the Facebook video's link. Click Download. |
After a good soak, it's important to wash the pants right away before they have time to dry. Be sure to only wash your uniform pants with other white fabrics. If the rest of your uniform needs to be washed, you can throw them in together. Once loose stains dry a second time, they can be even harder to get out. If you wash your uniform with bright colors that have a tendency to run, you could find yourself dealing with a whole new set of difficult stains. Add the laundry detergent straight to the clothes, rather than to a separate dispenser. You’ll have the most luck with stain-dissolving detergents made specifically for whites. Use a whole capful of detergent to provide the maximum amount of cleaning muscle. Set the washing machine to a normal wash cycle. Use warm water. Whatever stains are leftover from the first two phases of cleaning should be totally erased following a thorough machine washing. Add a cup of distilled white vinegar during the rinse cycle. Vinegar can brighten and soften light fabrics, making it a great way to provide the finishing touches to hard-wearing garments. Especially dingy pants may need to be laundered on a heavier soil setting. The intense heat of the dryer may shrink cotton and blended pants. To prevent this, hang the pants vertically in a well-ventilated area overnight. Afterwards, they’ll be clean and ready to go so you can look your best at the big game! Pants made from polyester and other synthetic fabrics are typically dryer safe. If the pants are wrinkled after they dry, give them a few passes with an iron on a low heat setting. | Place the pants in the washing machine. Pour in a strong detergent. Wash the pants. Hang the pants up to air dry. |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.