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. As soon as you make your doctor's appointment, take out your phone and put it in the calendar. Most phones will allow you to set up an alarm reminding you that your appointment is coming up--five minutes, an hour, even a day or a week ahead of time. They key is to set the reminder the moment you make the appointment (or learn someone's birthday). You can set up recurring reminders, too. So if you have to pick up your little sister after tennis practice every Tuesday, you can set up a reminder that will go off every week. Have you ever heard of someone tying a piece of string around their finger so they won't forget something? The idea is that the string around their finger is so odd that it will remind the person of what they are trying to remember. You can make associations in all kinds of ways--the more out of the ordinary, the better. If you need to do something on your computer, place something unusual on the keyboard (like a toy boat or banana) so you remember you're going online to pay your bills, not to look at cute cat pictures. If you are going into the bedroom to get your medication, quietly chant "medication" to yourself as you head toward the bedroom. Repeating the thought or idea keeps it active in your short-term memory (which normally holds information for only 10-15 seconds). This will help you avoid the problem of walking into a room and then wondering, "now, why did I come in here?" The more you access a thought or "use" it, more likely it will end up in your long-term memory, which can store information indefinitely. Singing about your task can also help you remember. Pick a simple tune like "Twinkle, Twinkle" or one of your favorite songs, and sing about how you're going to take your medication. Always forgetting your wallet? Write "WALLET" on a sticky note and place it square in the middle of your door. Try this method when you need to accomplish something on your computer--the distractions on a computer are so numerous, it's easy to get side-tracked. Put the sticky note on your computer screen, and then move it to the edge as a reminder to stay on-task. | Set a reminder in your smart phone Create an unusual association. Repeat yourself. Write yourself a sticky note and place it somewhere obvious. |
According to the Institute of Medicine, you should be getting about 10 cups of water per day while pregnant. Each cup should be eight ounces of liquid. Inadequate water intake is the most common cause of constipation during pregnancy. Because food is moving more slowly through your body, it absorbs more water. Therefore, drinking more water can help soften your stools. One easy way to keep track is to fill up several bottles in the morning that equal the amount you need to drink throughout the day. That way, you can easily keep track of how much you've drank. You can also fill up one big container with the amount you need to drink and use it to fill up your glass. For instance, fruits such as watermelon have a high water content. Similarly, vegetables such as spinach and cucumber have a lot of water. Therefore, eating more of these veggies can help increase your water intake. You don't have to get your water from just water. Liquids such as milk and juice also count. However, calories and sugar can add up quickly with these beverages (especially juice), so drink them in moderation. In addition, you can try decaffeinated herbal teas while pregnant to help with fluid intake. If you don't like drinking plain water, trying adding flavors to your water. For instance, you can add a slice of orange or lemon. You can also add a couple of slices of cucumber or even some ginger to help flavor your water. If you're having trouble remembering to drink water, try setting reminders on your phone or computer. Set one every hour or so to remind you that you need to be drinking water. | Make sure you're drinking enough. Fill up bottles in the morning. Eat fruits and vegetables that are high in water. Count other liquids. Try flavored water. Use reminders. |
Fill the bottom of each glass with 1 teaspoon of chocolate sauce. Pour in the milkshake, then top off each glass with a finely crumbled Oreo cookie. This will create a black-white-black layer that is reminiscent of an Oreo! Follow the basic cookies and cream recipe, but use 1 cup (175 grams) of crushed, chocolate chip cookies instead of Oreos. Add ¼ cup (45 grams) of chocolate chips for extra crunch. Garnish the milkshakes with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and extra chocolate chips! Follow the basic cookies and cream recipe, but use 8 crushed Thin Mint cookies instead of Oreos. You can make it with vanilla, chocolate, or mint chip ice cream. For an even mintier flavor, add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract to the recipe. Garnish it with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips. If you can't find any Girl Scouts selling Thin Mints in your area, don't worry! You can use any other mint-flavored chocolate cookie instead. Follow the basic recipe, but use sweetened iced coffee (with milk) instead of the plain milk. Can't get any iced coffee? Simply use coffee ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream. Follow the basic recipe, but reduce the milk to ¾ cup (180 milliliters). Add 1 ounce (30 milliliters) of Kahlua coffee liqueur to the recipe. After blending, pour it into two tall glasses, and garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, if desired. | Layer your milkshake for tasty twist. Make a chocolate chip milkshake instead. Try a Thin Mint milkshake if you like the popular Girl Scout cookie. Make it with iced coffee if you like coffee. Add some Kahlua for a boozy kick. |
Pour 2/3 cup (130 g) of sugar into a medium-sized pot and add 4 teaspoons (8 g) of dashi, 1 cup (240 ml) of mirin, and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of sake. Ensure that you're using dashi granules, not already dissolved dashi. Turn the heat on to high and stir until the sugar is dissolved. The liquids should begin to boil. Stir in 1 cup (240 ml) of soy sauce and keep heating the sauce over high heat until it comes to a boil again. Turn the heat down to medium or lower, so the sauce bubbles gently. Stir the sauce occasionally and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Measure 1 tablespoon (9 g) of cornstarch into a small prep bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of cold water until the cornstarch dissolves into a slurry. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the eel sauce. Keep whisking to prevent lumps of cornstarch from forming. Keep whisking and heating the sauce until it comes to a boil. The sauce should thicken quickly and make bigger bubbles. Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool completely. The eel sauce will thicken even more as it cools. Transfer the sauce to a squeeze bottle or storage container. Drizzle the sauce over unagi sushi rolls, grilled meats, or rice noodles. You can also use it as a dipping sauce. Store the eel sauce in the refrigerator and use it within 5 days. It may become even thicker as it's chilled. | Measure the liquids and sugar into a pot. Stir and heat the mixture over high heat. Add the soy sauce and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 15 to 20 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil. Use or store the cooled eel sauce. |
Eating plans that claim "lose 10 pounds in 10 days" or "drop 2 pants sizes in 1 week" are generally unsafe and ineffective. They may seem like a great idea, but may have side effects, produce little to no weight loss and are generally not sustainable long-term. Many over-the-counter diet pills fall into the "fad diet" category. These are not regulated for safety by the FDA and may be harmful to you. They also may have some side effects that can cause a variety of side effects including nausea, vomiting, racing heartbeat, loose stools, headache and insomnia. Generally, safe weight loss is anywhere from 1/2 to 2 pounds per week. Be patient as you start your new diet plan. Always make sure your diet plan is endorsed by a health professional, government website or hospital/weight loss clinic. This shows the diet plan is most likely safe and reliable. Diets that suggest avoiding entire food groups or specific groups are generally not healthy. They may cause you to restrict certain vital nutrients like vitamins or minerals. Also avoid diet plans that recommend very low calorie levels. Generally, you want to consume a minimum of 1200 calories daily so you can meet all your nutrient goals. Be aware of diets that suggest you consume large quantities of specific food like grapefruit or green tea. Remember, a healthy diet should include a variety of foods from all food groups. Some diets may promote the use of a variety of vitamin, mineral or herbal supplements. The FDA does not monitor the safety of supplements and they should be taken with caution. Research all supplements before you purchase them. You can check The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines website for detailed information and effectiveness for a large variety of supplements. Check with you doctor before starting any type of supplement. Some supplements interact with many common medications, so it's important to check to make sure they'll be safe for you. | Avoid fad diets. Avoid overly restricted diet plans. Avoid excessive supplementation. |
This is often a good thing, and for people with very large hands, it is a must to allow for a solid fit on the grip. The grips have problems though. They can occasionally move, and this can affect accuracy and require constant adjustment. Most tactical-style handguns have groves and hatches in the grip to allow a firm grip even with sweaty palms; and sometimes, the rubber makes the gun a bit slippery when wet. Additional maintenance is also required, as sweat and dirt will build up under the grip, which then requires the rubber to be taken off and the gun's grip and rubber cleaned thoroughly. With large hands, or for a gun which has a very uncomfortable grip, try using rubber grips. | Rubber slip-on grips can make a sidearm more comfortable. |
Don't just look for a boyfriend just because all your friends have got them! Crushes are the first place to look for boyfriend potential. After all, crushes are all about thinking they're date-worthy. And don't think of a celebrity as your boyfriend, because odds are you'll probably never date them (so get off the idea of dating Aston Merrygold or Taylor Lautner or whoever it is you dream about). Go for boys you're fairly familiar with, like your next door neighbor's son or a boy in your class. If he's dating someone else that means he's off limits. He may tell his friends that it's casual, but girls are much more sensitive and think things like love are always serious. So ask the people closest to him first if he's with somebody to avoid a huge fight | Look for a crush. Make sure he's available. |
The landing should start on your right toe-pick and should start rolling down to a flat blade on your right foot back outside edge. Never land on a flat blade as this will cause ankle, knee, and hip problems. You should be skating on your right leg with your left leg extended behind you, gliding backwards. It will be the first to land, and you obviously do not want to sprain it. You may not feel comfortable doing the jump starting on your left foot and landing on your right. This turns you in an anti-clockwise direction. If you generally turn in a clockwise direction try reversing these instructions and starting on your right foot and then landing on your left. Which ever you choose stick with it and if you try spinning on the ice make sure you're turning in the same direction. It doesn't matter which way you turn but you need to jump and spin the in the same direction. | Practice landing. When you land, be sure to keep your right foot straight. |
You can use a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner to clean out all of the dust from the outer grills. Make sure the fan is unplugged before vacuuming. Go slowly when vacuuming to ensure you clean out as much dust as possible. This will only clean the outer part of the fan, not the inside blades. If you have an air compressor, you can use it to clean out your tower fan. You can also buy a can of compressed air to clean out the fan, simply pointing the nozzle at the dust and spraying air through the vents to clean them out. Make sure to take your tower fan outside — keeping it unplugged — before using an air compressor or compressed air can so that dust isn't flying around your house. Follow the instructions for the air compressor or compressed air can carefully. Don't shake your can of compressed air. Air compressors can cost anywhere from $50-$500, while compressed air cans cost $10-$20. They can be bought at a home improvement store or online. Wear a mask to prevent yourself from breathing in dust or dirt. If you have access to a leaf blower, you can use it to blow away dirt and dust particles from the tower fan. Blow the air inside of the grill of the fan after you’ve turned on the blower. Take the fan outside to use the leaf blower, and make sure the fan stays unplugged. This is a more heavy-duty method — you won't be able to blow specific spots, but it should ensure maximum coverage. Wearing a mask and safety glasses will prevent dirt from getting into your eyes, nose, or mouth. Use a soft, clean cloth or rag to wipe down the outside of the tower fan. This will get rid of any remaining dust or dirt particles. You don't need to use any water or cleaning chemicals when wiping down the fan. A duster would help clean your fan as well. | Clean out dust in the outer grills using a vacuum cleaner brush. Use compressed air if you want to target specific dust spots. Blow away dust if you have a leaf blower. Wipe down the outer body of the fan using a cloth. |
This method involves inserting a second CD into the player, so, to prevent damage to a beloved album, try to procure a blank CD or one that you otherwise don't care about. Turn the CD player on before proceeding. If this requires you to start the car, then start the car and turn the CD player on. Note: This method, like several others in this article, carries the risk of damage to the stuck CD or the player itself. Use caution when inserting any foreign objects into your CD player. If you're ever worried about damaging your CD player, stop and take your problem to a professional. Your CD should be above the stuck CD. With luck, you'll be able to feel the stuck CD slide beneath the one in your hand. By doing this, you are attempting to give the stuck CD traction against the mechanism that the player uses to eject it. If you feel the stuck CD start to eject, to care to ensure that it doesn't become sandwiched between the second CD and the edge of the CD slot. If this doesn't work, repeat, but try to get the blank CD below the the jammed CD, then gently pry it upwards. CD players can differ in their precise ejection mechanism, so sometimes upward pressure can be more successful in giving the ejection mechanism traction on a stuck CD than downward pressure. Sometimes, applying pressure to the unit itself can help the stuck CD gain traction. If the player is mounted in such a way that it's near the upper surface of the dashboard, you may have success repeating the steps in this method while pressing or gently but firmly smacking the area of the dashboard above the player. Note that, while some have had success by banging on the dash, this can damage delicate components of the center console, so it is not recommended if your car has a GPS, etc. between the CD player and the top surface of the dashboard. | Grab a blank or useless CD. Place the second CD about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep into the slot. Press the 'Eject' button and gently wiggle the CD around. Apply pressure to the unit. |
Rolling your tongue into a tube is one of the most common tongue tricks. To do this, roll the outer edges of your tongue up and around so that edges of your tongue touch each other. Stick your tongue out of your lips to keep the tube shape. To get the edges of your tongue to meet, push the edges upwards with your fingers from underneath. Make an "O" with your lips, and hold your tongue in the shape. Do this until you can roll your tongue without the aid of your fingers. Another way to make the shape with your tongue is to pull the middle of your tongue muscle down. This should pop the sides of your tongue upwards. Try to catch the edges of your tongue along the edges of the roof of your mouth. Then, push your tongue out between your lips while holding the shape. This is also called making a taco, a tongue roll, or a loop. 65-81% of people can roll their tongues; females are more likely to than males. Recent research has started to debunk the myth that tongue rolling is a genetic trait. Several studies in children showed that tongue rolling can be learned. For this trick, you are basically folding your tongue in half. Start by placing the tip of your tongue behind your teeth. Push forward with your tongue, keeping the tip of your tongue in place. It should fold in half. Open your mouth wider as you complete this. It helps you see how your tongue has been folded over. Turn your tongue over in your mouth. Either turn clockwise or counterclockwise, whichever is more comfortable for you. Press your tongue against your bottom teeth while using your top teeth to press the tongue flat. Poke the tip of your tongue out from your lips. You should see the bottom of your tongue. To help train your tongue to do this, use your fingers. Take your tongue and turn it over. Hold it there. Let it go, and try to work up to being able to hold your tongue there without any help. This trick might be difficult depending on the length of your tongue and the length of your nose. Start by sticking your tongue out. Point the tip of your tongue upwards. Stretch your tongue as far as you can towards your nose. For some people, it might be helpful to pull your top lip over your teeth. For others, it might be helpful to stretch your top lip as close against your teeth as possible above the teeth near the gumline. This gets it out of the way so your tongue doesn't have as far to travel. Try flattening your tongue as you stretch it upwards. This might give you a better stretch than keeping your tongue pointed. As you work on stretching your tongue to touch your nose, use your finger to guide it towards your nose. This simple trick only requires you to make a depression with your tongue. Start with your tongue flat and your mouth open. Pull the middle of your tongue down while the edges curl upwards. Curl the tip of your tongue inwards. This should make a round edge to your tongue that looks like a spoon. When you are finished with this trick, your tongue will be out of your mouth. The bottom of your tongue will be pressing against your bottom lip. If you are having trouble getting the round shape, try making a roll with your tongue at first. Then lift up your tip. Or try using your finger to make a depression in the middle of your tongue. This simple trick relies on lip placement. Cover both your lower and upper teeth with your lips. Press your tongue as flat against the roof of your mouth as possible. Make sure the edge of your tongue can be seen past your lips. The spaceship is made by the round edge of your tongue and the thin line of the skin below. If you're struggling to get the right form, get your tongue into position against the roof of your mouth before moving your lips. Use your finger to help you push your tongue into position if you can't get it to press against the roof of your mouth. | Roll your tongue into a tube. Pull your tongue down and backwards. Flip your tongue 180 degrees. Touch your nose with your tongue. Learn the spoon. Make a spaceship. |
It's fun being in charge, but you shouldn't get to be in charge all the time. Make sure that each time you play you take plenty of different turns, switching back and forth between being teacher and student. Even if you're really good at it. Have lots of different roles at your school that you can switch between. Have one person be a student, one person be a teacher, and one person be a principal, or detention person. Take turns between all of them. " Pick a regular type of name, like Mr. Smithson or Mrs. Black, or pick a totally silly teacher name like Miss Serious or Mr. Stinkypits. Pick whatever name you like, or make one up on your own. Insist that all the students call you by the right name. Teachers definitely have a style. Dress up in some of your nicer clothes, and wear glasses if you can to pretend to be the teacher. Pull up your pants too high and comb your hair really well. Walk like an old person. If your mom has a funny old dress that she wouldn't mind you playing with, that could be perfect for a teacher costume. Ask if you can get one at a second-hand store, if you don't have one, for a costume. Male teachers should wear ties and glasses. Suspenders if possible. Lower your voice and talk very seriously when you're pretending to be the teacher. Don't laugh at anything and call everyone "Mr. Josh" or "Miss Angela." Be very stern, like a teacher would be. If you all have the same teacher, you could always just do an impression of the things that your teacher says. Try to learn some big words to use when you're playing teacher, since teachers are always trying to teach. "Well isn't that odiferous?" you could say, when something stinks. Keep a bunch of "school stuff" really organized on a desk at the front of your classroom, with everything labeled with post-it notes, if you have them. Write up a little name tag for yourself, or have little baskets to put all your school supplies in. Or, you could always have your desk really messy, if your teacher has a really messy one. That could be a funny way to make school fun. It's supposed to be fun! Try to keep your students quiet and settled, but they'll probably mostly want to mess you up and say silly things, since this isn't real school. That's ok. Make a fun game out of sending students to detention or giving them silly punishments, but don't take it too seriously. Most of your friends will probably want to goof off in your classroom. That's fine. It's all in good fun. Assign one person to be the detention monitor, and have fun! | Take turns. Make up a new name for yourself as "the teachers name. Dress like a teacher. Talk like a teacher. Be organized. Don't be too strict. |
If your computer doesn't have a webcam connected, you'll need to install one before you can video chat. Click the Chat menu in the lower-right corner to open the Chat menu if it isn't open already. You'll need to use Chrome, Firefox, or Opera. Video calling is not supported in Internet Explorer, Safari, or Edge. You can select people you commonly chat within the list, or you can search through all of your friends by typing the name into the field at the bottom of the list. Facebook currently only supports chats with a single person at a time. Group video chats may be added in the future. The button looks like a silhouette of a video camera. A new window will appear for the video chat. If you are not able to click the video chat button, the recipient is not able to receive video calls. The process for this will vary depending on the browser you are using. Generally, you'll need to click "Allow" or "Share" to allow Facebook to access your webcam. The recipient will be notified either through the Facebook website or in their Messenger app, depending on their online status. If they choose to answer, your video chat will begin. | Connect a webcam to your computer (if necessary). Open the Chat menu on the Facebook website. Select the person you want to video chat with. Click the video chat button. Allow Facebook to access your webcam. Wait for the other person to pick up. |
! Warm up for at least ten minutes before each long-distance bicycling session. Try dynamic stretches like star jumps (jumping jacks), jogging in place, and burpees. Be sure to stretch your legs out to reduce the risk of leg cramps. Pay special attention to the thighs. Start cycling at a speed which suits you, and try to keep up this pace as best you can. Use a lower gear so that you don't wear yourself out. Try to keep up a rate of roughly 90 rpm (revolutions per minute) on a low gear to go easy on your muscles and lungs. Do not push yourself too hard, especially if you'll be cycling for multiple days in a row. If you're cycling with a slightly-faster partner, try to check the temptation to keep up. On the other hand: do not ride in a gear that is too low. If you're spinning the wheels without putting any effort into pedaling, you'll needlessly tire out your legs. Find a balance that works for you. When you come to an upward slope, change into a lower gear so that you can more easily reach the top. Change to a higher gear when going down a hill to create a bit more friction between your tires and the road. Throughout the ride, stay aware of how hard you're working. If you are struggling to push the pedals, you should switch into a lower gear to conserve your energy. Even if you feel strong, stop every 10–20 miles (16–32 km) to give your body a rest and ensure that everything's running smoothly. Rehydrate by drinking some water, and boost your energy levels with a quick snack. Check your bike for any problems. Stretch to keep your muscles from tightening. Continue to take breaks until you arrive at your destination. Continue to consume water and electrolytes for at least several hours after you are done cycling for the day. If you'll be getting into the saddle again in the morning, take a few minutes to look over your map, your gear, and your goals for tomorrow. | Stretch first Pace yourself. Shift gears. Take regular breaks. Finish up for the day. |
When you want to avoid school, faking an illness is an effective way to stay out of the classroom. The success of your scheme depends largely on the illness you decide to fake. Choose an illness that has to “run its course” and has relatively easy symptoms to feign, like the flu or a headache. Don't fake an illness that will require a doctor's visit, like strep throat or mono—the doctor could blow your cover! A headache is an exceptionally easy and safe illness to fake because the symptoms are not visible. Choose a specific part of your head that hurts, such as your forehead or at the base of your skull. Pretend that you are sensitive to sounds and light. Lay on a couch or in your bed—avoid excessive activity. This also works when you are at school, for example, you have a big math test that you didn't study for, simply just put your hand over your eyes and say something along the lines of "Man my head is killing me, and my vision is blurry" this works about 75% of the time. Place a cool washcloth over your eyes. Rub your temples to alleviate the pain. Pretending to have the flu requires commitment and skill. To successfully fake the flu, you must pretend to have a variety of symptoms. Pretend to have the chills. Bundle up in blankets and sweaters; take hot baths or constantly drink warm beverages. Complain to your parents of aches and weakness. To sell these symptoms, avoid excess activity. Fake a variety of common cold symptoms, such as a sore throat, dry cough, and runny nose. Blow your nose constantly. Pretending to have a fever requires careful planning and constant vigilance. To fake proof of high temperature, you will need to expose a thermometer to something warm. Instead of relying on an obscure method, like holding it over a light bulb, simply place it against a warm beverage. As the thermometer rises, monitor it to ensure it does read over 103℉. Tell your parents that you felt feverish throughout the night and often woke up in a cold sweat. | Select an illness to fake carefully. Fake a headache. Fake the flu. Fake a fever. |
Usually, your goal in Candy Crush Saga is to clear as many rows and columns as possible in as few moves as possible. You can clear candy pieces from the board by lining up three (or more) in a row, which is accomplished by swapping pieces of candy in order to create three of a kind. The initial objective of Candy Crush Saga is to earn a certain number of points within a certain number of moves. As you proceed through Candy Crush Saga, other objectives (such as reaching a certain score within a time limit or clearing all of a type of candy from the board) will become more common. There are a few key components that you'll want to pay attention to here: The number at the top of the screen is the number of moves remaining. The progress bar in the upper-left corner of the screen displays your current score. The "Target" number in the upper-right corner of the screen determines your current level's objective. Like any game, both winning a level and losing a level have repercussions: Winning a game in Candy Crush Saga unlocks the next level. It can also make available some perks and boosters for your completed levels. Losing a Candy Crush Saga game causes the level to reset, and you'll also lose a life. While lives automatically regenerate once every ~30 minutes or so, you can only have 5 lives at a time without paying for extra. The game is played by swiping candies, in any direction (so long as it is not blocked), to create sets of 3 or more matching candies. When matched, the candies will crush and shift the candies above them, allowing you to accomplish a series of different goals. While matching 3 candies in a row will clear them from the board, matching more will both clear the candies from the board and create a special candy that can be used to clear additional candies: If you match 4 candies, a special candy will be created which will burst an entire row if matched as part of another set of 3 or more. If you match 5 or more candies in a T or L shape, you will create a wrapped candy. These explode the square of candies surrounding that tile (when matched) and then explode a subsequent 3x3 block wherever they settle. If you match 5 candies in a single row, you’ll a color bomb which resembles a chocolate with sprinkles. When swapped with another candy, color bombs remove all instances of the swapped candy from the board. You can earn a few of the boosters in the beginning of the game. You can also purchase most boosters within the game using actual money. These can help you win a level when you’re too frustrated or unable to continue. Be careful how you use them, however, as you never know when you’ll need one. There are boosters which add moves—such as the lollipop hammer (which crushes the desired candy on the board) and the shuffle candy (which will rearrange the board)—among a number of other boosters. They should be explained as you earn them, though almost all you will have to buy. Each level will have a "target" score or objective in the upper-right corner of the game board. This can be reaching a specific number of points, destroying a specific set of tiles, or other goals like forcing items to fall to the bottom. When Candy Crush Saga levels introduce new concepts, they will provide walkthroughs to explain how the new concepts or conventions work. If you don't know how a level works, the tutorial will most likely explain it. You can always skip the tutorials by clicking or tapping Skip when they appear. You will play a series of games, each with a different game board and many with different goals, which will progress you across the levels. Beating a level will result in the next level becoming unlocked. | Understand the objective. Review the Candy Crush Saga game board. Know the consequences of winning and losing. Match sets of 3 or more candies. Match more than 3 candies to create combos. Use your boosters. Reach the set goal in the game. Pay attention to level tutorials. Progress through the levels. |
In Windows 7, click the Start menu, and then click Control Panel. In Windows 8, open the Start screen, and then search for Control Panel. In the Mail Setup dialog box, click Show Profiles, and then click Add. Type a name for the profile. Click OK. Fill out the information for your other email account. Contact your ISP or Outlook administrator if you need help. Popular free email services such as those provided Outlook.com, Google, Yahoo!, or iCloud, will have instructions for how to do this for each of these services. In the Mail Setup dialog box, click the Prompt for a profile to be used radio button to select it. The next time you open Outlook, it will prompt you to select the mail profile you'd like to use. | Open the Control Panel. In the sidebar, click User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click Mail. Add a new Outlook profile. Configure the email account. Set Outlook to prompt for a profile when you open it. Click OK. |
Add half of a lemon, sliced or cut in chunks, 1-2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Let this mixture boil for 1 minute before adding the prawns. Leave the tails on, and make sure they are covered in water. Simmer for approximately 3 minutes or until the prawns turn pink. Remove from heat. You can leave the shells and head on, or remove them before cooking. Leaving them on will lead to a stronger flavor. As soon as they come off, drain the hot water and plunge the prawns in a cold water keep them from cooking. You can use that water as the base of a soup stock if you want to save it. These prawns are a nice addition to a buffet table, often placed on a large platter and served with a variety of sauces, such as cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or drawn butter. These prawns also work well in a prawn salad with a mayonnaise-based dressing, either served on a bed of greens or in a bread roll. | Boil enough water to just cover the prawns. Add the prawns and lower the heat. Plunge prawns into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Serve the prawns chilled. |
Permanent Eraser is a free secure erase program available for Mac. It securely and permanently deletes files, folders, and data from your computer, and can be used to clear the contents of your Trash or to delete a few select files on their own. You can download Permanent Eraser here: http://download.cnet.com/Permanent-Eraser/3000-2092_4-10668789.html This program deletes data even more securely than the "Secure Empty Trash" option does. The former overwrites data seven times, but this utility overwrites the data 35 times, scrambles the original file name, and truncates the file size to nearly nothing before unlinking it from the system entirely. With the Permanent Eraser icon displayed, either within its original directory, on the Dock, or on the Finder's sidebar, navigate to the file or folder you want to delete. Click on this file and drag it over to the Permanent Eraser icon before releasing. When you do this, the program should kick in and begin immediately wiping that file from your hard disk. Place the Permanent Eraser icon on your Dock by navigating to the application and dragging the icon down to an empty space on your Dock. Place the icon on your Finder's sidebar by dragging it onto empty space on the sidebar and releasing it there. From its original location, the Dock, or the sidebar, click on the Permanent Eraser icon to activate the program. After an initial prompt asking you to confirm your decision, the entire contents of your Trash will be permanently deleted. This option will wipe out all contents, not a single file or folder. | Download Permanent Eraser. Drag and drop files onto the Permanent Eraser icon. Open Permanent Eraser to clear the contents of your Trash. |
Before going through the trouble and expense of filing a case and getting other parties involved, determine if your case is worth the effort. Think about how likely you are to get your money. Does the defendant have money to pay you? Just because you receive a judgment in your favor in small claims court, that doesn't mean you will definitely get your money. Many state and counties have outstanding resources available to help people navigate the small claims court process. Check your county court website to see if it has information that will help you understand what's involved. Be sure you know everything you have to prove to the court about your case. You should locate the statutes for your state about your issue, and you may need to review some case law about your claim. You can normally find up-to-date statutes on the website for your state's highest court or legislature. Many states have a searchable database of appeals court opinions on the website for the state's highest court. If you have difficulty locating these things, the librarian of your local law library or the self-help center at your local courthouse should be able to steer you in the right direction. Many states have pre-prepared forms for self-represented litigants. These are usually found on the website for the state's highest court. They usually come with instructions, and in some locations, many approved forms are even published together in packets for particular claims. If your court does not provide packets, be sure you know what all you need to file to begin your claim. This should include a petition (the document about your claim), a summons (a document calling the other party into court), and other documents your court may want on all or just self-represented litigants (such as a personal data sheet, acknowledgment of knowing certain rules of court behavior, etc). These forms should either be typed or filled in legibly in ink. Some courts require that you only use blue or black ink, so be sure to read the instructions. If there are no pre-prepared forms for your claim, use one for another claim as an example for formatting and the type of things that will need to be included. After your documents are completed, you will need to make copies of them. You will need the original, a copy for your files, and a copy for each defendant. Take the original documents (and the copies if you would like the filing date stamped on them) to the clerk of the court that has jurisdiction over your claim. The clerk will take the original documents from you for the court's file, and give you a case number. The case number is the number you will use to identify your case from that date on, and you should not lose that number. Be polite and respectful with the clerk. People are usually more willing to help if they are treated well, and your success in this case depends on you being respectful towards anyone who might be able to give you even just one step up. The clerk will also issue your summons. There will likely be a charge for both filing your case and issuing the summons and potentially other things like asking for a jury trial. You can find out what those fees are by calling the clerk beforehand or looking it up on your court's website. Your original documents and the summons must be served on the defendant(s). Your states civil procedural rules will tell you whether you need to hire a certified process server, pay the sheriff to serve the documents, or have someone over 18 who is not a part of the suit serve the documents. Your initial small claims documents must be served in person. Check your state's rules to find out if there is a special form that needs to be completed as part of the serving process. Generally speaking, filing fees depend on the amount of the claim: if the claim is under $1,500 in California, for example, the filing fee is $30. The fee goes up to $75 if the claim is under $5,000 but over $1,500. There may be additional fees if you have already filed more than one claim in small claims court in the previous 12 months. There may be other fees as well; for instance, if you want a jury trial for your case, you will need to pay additional fees. This might not be an option in all jurisdictions. Keep in mind that fees vary between jurisdictions. If you cannot afford these fees, ask the clerk about filing for indigence or pauper status. | Think about the end of your case at the beginning. Take your time preparing the case. Prepare your documents. Fill out all of the necessary forms. File your documents: Serve the defendant(s). Pay filing fees and any additional fees. |
Since super heroes are generally identified by their powers, it makes perfect sense to think of the powers first and then shape the character to fit them. A huge number of superpowers have already been claimed by other characters, so try to come up with something unique. Consider giving the hero multiple powers, like flight and super strength. A mix of powers might help differentiate your new hero from other ones that already exist. Some superheroes don't have supernatural powers and instead rely on gadgets and training, like Batman and Black Widow. Their dedication commands respect, but also makes them more vulnerable—and possibly more interesting. A tragic or “fatal” flaw is essentially a character trait or quality that your hero grapples with on a regular basis. An invulnerable hero can get old fast. By giving him or her a fatal weakness, you make battles more interesting and make fans more invested in the character. For example, Superman's weakness is kryptonite, while Batman's tragic flaw is his obsession with seeking justice after seeing his parents murdered. Flaws or weaknesses can be emotional, psychological, or physical. Your super hero might have two separate identities: his everyday identity, and his hero identity. These two lives might entail separate personalities and traits. Work out what traits your hero possess in each form. Consider diving your superhero an alter ego, (i.e. Superman and Clark Kent). This can add dimension and make your character more interesting to readers. It's doubtful you’ll be able to find traits or powers that haven't already been taken by someone somewhere, so just be sure to tweak it enough that you don't directly rip off another character. For example, if you want to give your hero Superman's powers, give him a different name and a different backstory. That way, your hero is different and original. If you’re creating your own superhero, you are probably pretty familiar with the standard traits and qualities of popular superheroes. Rather than making yours just like the ones that already exist, break the mold and try to be original. Give your hero a unique combination of powers or traits. You can be original in all aspects of creating your superhero. Maybe their power puts them at a disadvantage, or maybe they are too scared to use their powers. Use popular superhero characters as reference points. When you think of a traditional hero, what comes to mind? How can you make your hero different from these tropes? | Choose your superhero’s powers. Give your superhero a tragic flaw or weakness. Flesh out your character’s personalities. Avoid copying other existing characters. Try making your hero different from other superheroes. |
This is probably going to hurt, but try hard to put the balls of your feet toward the ground and stay very flexible. Once you know you can land on your feet, slightly bend your knees. Tuck into a ball at first contact with the ground. When you land, land on the balls of your feet and roll. This will lessen the impact by a great deal. | Prepare to feel some pain. Bend your knees. Use your knees and hips as shock absorbers. |
Home remedies can be helpful, but they're usually intended to treat mild burns. If you are experiencing blistering, dizziness, fever, or possible infection (draining pus, red streaks, increased tenderness), you should contact your doctor before treating the sunburn yourself. If you or a friend are feeling weak and unable to stand, confused, or passes out, you should call an ambulance. Skin that is waxy and white, very dark brown, or raised and leathery are signs of a third degree burn. It is very rare, but it is sometimes possible to suffer a burn this severe from the sun. Seek medical help immediately. Vinegar is a weak acid that is sometimes used as an antiseptic. It balances your skin's pH, which in turn promotes faster healing and can relieve itchiness. Vinegar does have a strong smell, but it should dissipate after a few minutes. Fill a clean spray bottle with apple cider vinegar. Test it by first spraying it on a small area of sunburned skin and wait to see if you experience pain or any kind of reaction. Spray the vinegar on the sunburned skin, allowing it to drip-dry. Do not rub it into your skin. Reapply if your skin begins to itch again. If you don't have a spray bottle, pour a few drops on a cotton ball or washcloth and dab it on the sunburn. Some claim regular white vinegar as the same effect as apple cider, so you can try using that instead of apple cider vinegar if none is available. Oatmeal moisturizes dry skin and will normalize the skin's pH, which is often at a high level when skin is dry and itchy. You can use colloidal oatmeal, which is ground and will float in the bathwater, increasing the exposure to your skin. Otherwise you can put 3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal in a clean pair of panty hose and tie or knot it. Run a lukewarm bath (hot water may dry out your skin and cause more itching). Add the colloidal oatmeal to the running water so it mixes completely. If you are using the stocking, toss it into the bath at this time. Soak for about 10 minutes. If you feel sticky afterwards, rinse with lukewarm water. You can take an oatmeal bath up to three times a day. Make sure you pat dry with a towel—do not rub. This can cause further irritation to your skin. Available in most health stores, peppermint oil has a cooling and calming effect on skin. Do not use peppermint extract--it is not the same as peppermint oil. Dilute the peppermint oil in a carrier oil (a vegetable oil like jojoba or coconut). Add 10-12 drops per ounce of oil for adults. For children, pregnant women, or those with sensitive skin, add 5-6 drops. Test the oil on a small area of your sunburn to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction. Rub the oil into the sunburn. You skin should feel a cold/hot sensation, and the itching should subside temporarily. Witch hazel contains tannis, which may reduce swelling, pain, and itching. It is a good alternative if you don't want to use hydrocortisone cream. Rub a small amount of witch hazel cream into your sunburn (after patch testing for allergic reaction). Use a cotton ball to apply witch hazel water to your skin. Use witch hazel up to six times a day to relieve pain and itching. | Seek medical advice for severe burns. Spray the sunburn with apple cider vinegar. Take a warm oatmeal bath. Treat the area with diluted peppermint oil. Apply witch hazel to the sunburn. |
Jellyfish do well in dark environments. Make sure you place the tank on a flat, raised spot in your home or office that does not get direct sunlight and is not near any heat sources or electrical equipment. A low table in your home in a dark spot or the top of a desk would work. You could also get a small raised wooden stand for your home or office and place the tank on top of that. Connect the filter plates together and place the air tube in the center of the filter plates. Depending on which filter plates you buy, they may come in several small parts or one to two larger parts. You want the air tube to be in the middle of the tank so it can circulate air throughout the tank. You may need to trim off one side of one of the plates to make it fit with the rest of the plates. You can do this using scissors or an X-ACTO knife. Place the filter plate and the air tube in the tank. The plates should cover the bottom of the tank and fit snugly when you slide it into the tank. Substrate is going to help to hide the filter plates in the tank. You should use glass beads, rather than sand or gravel. Gravel can be a hazard for your jellyfish. Place the beads into the tank by hand so they do not break or nick the tank. Look for glass beads at your local dollar store or online. Glass beads that are the size of jelly beans are ideal substrate for your tank. You should fill the tank with at least one layer of substrate, or 2 inches of glass beads for a medium sized tank. Once the substrate is in the tank, you can connect the air tube to the air pump. Do this by using the airline tubing. Place the airline tubing into the air tube so it is dangling a few inches into the tube. Then, connect the airline tubing to the air pump. This will allow you to cycle through air into the tank using the air pump. | Find a flat, raised spot that does not get direct sunlight. Set up the filter plate and air tube. Put in the substrate. Connect the air tube to the air pump. |
Do your best to cut these foods out of your diet while you’re healing, since they can affect your immune system negatively. If you need to have them, follow the serving sizes listed on the packages so you don't eat too much. After your symptoms go away, you can introduce them back into your diet.Meat, eggs, and dairy are considered acidic dietary sources, which may limit how well your body responds to viruses and bacteria. You can have a simple chicken broth or a chunkier chicken noodle soup for a more substantial meal. Be sure to drink all of the broth as you eat since it helps you rehydrate and can break down mucus. After eating, try blowing your nose to remove any loose mucus from your nose. Chicken broth contains salt and water, which creates an alkaline solution that can help improve your immune system. | Limit the amount of red meat, eggs, and dairy you eat while you’re recovering. Try chicken soup to help break up congestion. |
Psychiatrists are doctors who have the ability to prescribe medications for mental health conditions. Keep in mind that psychologists cannot prescribe medication. If you need recommendations for a good psychiatrist, ask your current healthcare provider to give you some references. You may want to meet with a few different psychiatrists before settling on one that you feel comfortable with. Some insurance companies or doctors may require you to complete a neuropsychiatric evaluation for ADHD (also called neuropsychological) before approving medication. These evaluations are several hours long and most often utilize computer tests and other measures to assess different cognitive abilities that indicate ADHD. During your first session, your doctor will ask you why you scheduled the appointment. Tell him or her about your symptoms, how often they occur, and how long you have noticed them. He or she will then ask several follow up questions to help make a diagnosis. A few key points that your doctor is looking for are that you have always experienced these symptoms (because it is widely believed that people are born with ADHD), and that your symptoms are extreme enough to be detrimental to your well-being. Be honest and thorough. It is important to be completely open with your doctor so that you can receive the best treatment possible. Be upfront about wanting medication. Doctors know that not all patients are interested in medication, so it is important to let him or her know that you are open to medication as opposed to other treatment options. Trust your doctor's expertise. Instead of asking for a specific medication, ask to hear about all your medication options. Knowing about the possible side effects and different formulations can help you and your doctor pick the best ADHD medication for you. | Make an appointment with a psychiatrist. Discuss your concerns with your doctor. |
This link will take you to the Softonic home page. This is the green button on the left side of the screen. This will take you to a new window. Click on the same green button on the left side of the screen. This will download Hamachi to your computer. Find the installation file either on your desktop or under "downloads" on your computer. Just double-click on the file to open it. Follow the cues to finish downloading Hamachi to your computer. | Click here. Click on "Free Download." Click "Free Download" again. Open the Hamachi Installer. Begin the installation process. |
A further way to seek support for social anxiety is by participating in a support group or workshop. These groups can be a great way for you to meet other people who suffer from social anxiety. They will help you see that you are not alone and encourage you to build relationships with people as you help and support each other. Research indicates that taking an active role and seeking to help others, can have a beneficial effect for people suffering from social anxiety. A support group or some other group activity can give you a chance to step outside yourself and do things that benefits other people, which in turn may help you. Social anxiety is a spectrum with a lot of variety within it. Some people may have specific problems with public speaking and others may have particular problems talking to people they are interested in romantically for fear of rejection. There are a range of support groups run across the country, and you can search online to find ones run near you. Some examples of different groups are: Social anxiety and self-help. Social anxiety and public speaking. Social anxiety and panic attacks. Teen social anxiety. Once you have decided what kind of support group you would like to attend, you can search through some useful online databases to find groups that meet near you. You can search by location and by the group name or support topic. Keep in mind that there may not be an exact match and some groups will cover a broader range of topics. If you are working with a therapist or counsellor you should ask them for recommendations or referrals for groups meeting locally. Your therapist will have a good knowledge of what groups there are and how they are run, so she will be able to make a personalised recommendation to you. You can also look through message boards and support group websites to get an idea of what particular groups are like. There are also databases for groups outside the USA, available to search through online. When you have decided on a group to try out, contact whoever is running the group to let them know you would like to attend. You can normally just go along to one session to see what you think with no obligation to return if you didn't like it. When you do go, try to go with an open mind and a positive approach. You don't have to say anything straightaway. It might be heartening just to hear other people describing their social anxiety and recognising your experiences in somebody else. Bear in mind that social support groups are more about supporting you and helping you understand that you are not alone. Support groups are not necessarily an effective treatment on their own. But they can be a helpful element of a larger treatment programme. | Research some support groups. Determine which group you would like to try. Find a group near you. Go with an open mind. |
Choose a type of bread that you enjoy eating. Just make sure that the slices are at least 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) thick; otherwise, it might not support the weight of the egg salad. Make a classic egg salad sandwich with 2 slices of white bread, or opt for a more flavorful option like rye bread, pumpernickel, whole wheat, or whole grain bread. Give the sandwich an added crunch by lightly toasting your bread before assembling. The warmth of the bread will meld the flavors of the rest of the ingredients on your sandwich. Consider using a hunk of Italian bread, a warm croissant, a toasted bagel, or even a large tortilla as the base of your sandwich. If you are not planning to eat all of the egg salad at once, then transfer it to a container that can be sealed. Then, place it in the refrigerator, and enjoy over the next 5 days. | Place 2 slices of bread on a flat surface to use as a base for your sandwich. Store leftover egg salad in a sealed container and refrigerate up to 5 days. |
Apart from apologies and repairing relationships, set yourself up as a model employee to help you rebuild your work reputation. Be a go-getter. Arrive early and ready to impress. People will eventually start to notice. Getting to work early will make a good impression on your boss and perhaps your coworkers. Often, people aren't around to see who leaves the office last. But they will notice your presence in the morning. Being early also means you don't have to rush around. Use the quiet time to your advantage and plan out your day. It doesn't hurt to take a short walk around the office first thing in the morning. People will see you and take note. Some people have trouble keeping track of what they need to do during a given day or week. Take initiative and prioritize your work. Keep your nose to the grindstone to avoid returning to past mistakes and to present yourself as great employee. For instance, sit down and write out what you need to do for each day or, longer term, each week and month. If you’ve been coming to work early, use that time to set out daily priorities. Having a to-do list will help you focus your energy. You might also tailor the list to take advantage of your peak work hours. For instance, if you do your best work in the morning, save that time for your top priorities. Try to stick to the list. That said, be flexible in case your boss gives you special instructions. Writing down your tasks isn't all, of course. You actually need to follow through and do them well. Good work and dependability can make a past mistake fade over time. Build up a track record for reliability and your colleagues and boss will have more trust in you in the future. Meet your deadlines. What about that report that's due next week? Prioritize it in your list on Monday. If you still can't get it done during the week, consider finishing it at home or over the weekend rather than asking for more time. Be productive, especially if you have had consistency problems before. Take a short breather to stretch or use the restroom, but don't try to skirt work. Handing in finished work on time is good. To be a model employee, though, you will have to aim even higher and win (or win back) your boss’ trust. Track details, anticipate tasks, and work ahead to further develop a good reputation. If a colleague asks you to think of venues for an upcoming tradeshow, for example, don't just stop at a list. Take the next steps: call them, ask about availability, and compare prices. When you take initiative like this, you’ll seem smart and like the logical go-to person for key projects. | Get to work early. Prioritize. Do your tasks thoroughly and on-time. Go above and beyond. |
hrink your pores. The regular application of tomato juice to your face can shrink your pores, leading to a clearer complexion. For maximum effectiveness, mix about 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of fresh tomato juice with 2 to 4 drops of fresh lime or lemon juice. Apply this solution to your face using a sterile cotton ball, gently massaging it in small circles. Leave the solution on your face for 5 to 15 minutes before rinsing it off with cool to lukewarm water. Tomato juice can be used to dry out oil on your skin. Before applying the juice, mix it with equal parts cucumber juice. Cucumbers hydrate your skin, which will prevent it from becoming dry and flaky once you strip the oils using the tomato juice. Use a cotton ball to apply the mix onto the oiliest parts of your face each day. Tomato juice can neutralize and cool the skin, and the lycopene in tomatoes can help shield the skin against UV light rays. Mix about 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of tomato juice with 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) plain yogurt. Apply the mask to any part of your skin that caught a little too much sun and leave it on for about 20 minutes before washing it off with cool to lukewarm water. The yogurt works with the tomato to return lost protein to your skin, making it softer. Applying a mixture made with 2 tablespoons tomato juice and 4 tablespoons buttermilk can accomplish the same goal. Leave this concoction on your sunburnt skin for 30 minutes before rinsing it off with cool to lukewarm water. . The vitamin A and vitamin C in tomato juice can help brighten a dull complexion. Mix enough honey into the tomato juice to form a thick paste, and then apply this paste onto your face. Allow it to dry for about 15 minutes before washing it off with a gentle cleanser and warm water. . The vitamins in tomato juice can also add the natural shine back to dull, lifeless hair. Apply a small amount of tomato juice to your scalp and hair after you wash it with shampoo. Leave it in for 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing it out, as you might do with a conditioner. The tomato juice should increase the acidic pH of your hair, allowing it to regain some of its vibrancy. | . Use it as an astringent. Cool sunburns. Make your skin glow Condition your hair |
Make sure they're perpendicular to the pane of the closed doors, or fire box opening. These large logs will be the bed of the fire and contain the embers to feed it. This log should be about the diameter of your forearm, and it should rest parallel to the pane of the glass door or fireplace opening, closer to the opening of the firebox. This cross-bar will hold the other firewood and keep an air vent open where the fire can draw fresh air to feed it from underneath. Alternatively, use other tinder like dried twigs or wood shavings as a base. Do not put any larger logs or fuel on top yet. If you can stack the kindling in a grid fashion, leaving plenty of space in between for air to pass through. Make sure that the kindle starts to burn — you'll want to hear crackling noises. Again, these logs should be about half the diameter of your forearm, resting parallel with the cross-bar. Keep this arrangement at all times: two logs, one cross-bar on top and firewood held by the cross-bar. | Put two large logs — the bigger the better — in parallel about 15 inches (38cm) apart. Place one cross-bar across the two large logs. Crumple newspapers (not glossy paper) on the bottom of the fireplace. Place some kindling on top of the newspaper. Light the fire from the newspaper or tinder. Place some logs in between the large logs on top of the cross-bar. Finished. |
Get into the habit of starting your homework as soon as you get home. You’ll not only earn the respect of your parents, but will have your nights free to do other things. If you have questions about an assignment, ask for help. Your parents will be happy that you’re showing initiative. Understand homework policies. It's important to discuss with your parents any questions you have pertaining to their homework policy. Be able to answer questions about location, time, if friends can come over, etc. Here are some questions to get you started: Time: What time should homework be started and how late is too late to begin working on it? Are breaks allowed? Place: Where can homework be done and is the TV or music allowed to be on while doing homework? People: Can friends come over to do homework? So many of today's issues stem from technology. Whether it's being used too much or it's used inappropriately (which includes using it at inappropriate times, such as during school); technology can be the source of many problems and disappointments. Turn off your phone at school. Though it's already a rule at most schools, make sure your phone is off during the day. When it comes to social media; there are some significant obstacles for both parents and teenagers. While social media can be beneficial, it has also proven to have some horrible costs. Part of doing well in school is learning to get along with your peers. Using social media in a way, which negatively impacts another person at school is something you want to avoid. It should go without saying that showing up to school is the first step in doing well at school. Many schools already have strict policies in place to prevent students from skipping school, so make sure you're following the rules. Whether it's showing up on time or not leaving early, it's important to be present at school. | Prioritize homework. Don't let technology be a distraction. Show up to school. |
Choose a color you’ll love looking at - whether it's your favorite color or something that matches your clothes. If toes touch each other, they can disturb wet nail polish - separating them will help you avoid this. Base coat makes your pedicure last longer, since it helps the colored polish adhere to your nails. It also keeps colored polish from leaving stains on your nails after removal.. Transfer a bead of polish from the brush to your nail. Gently guide the polish to every part of your nail - you shouldn't need more than three strokes. Be sure to use thin coats - thick coats can form air bubbles, and dry much slower. No worries if you’ve colored outside the lines a bit - just dip a Q-Tip in some nail polish remover and dab at any nail polish that's gotten on your skin (or anywhere else you wouldn't like it). Clear top coat seals nail polish in, making your pedicure last longer. It also provides a beautiful finish - either glossy or matte. When applying, be sure to run the brush across the top of your nail, since that's where chips are most likely to occur. Be careful not to bump into anything that could disturb them while they're drying! Stay away from hot water, but dipping your nails into ice water can help them dry faster. | Pick your color. Separate your toes using a toe separator or cotton balls. Apply a base coat. Apply colored polish. Remove any excess polish. Apply a top coat using the same procedure as regular polish. Let your nails dry. |
Insulin is a hormone manufactured by the pancreas. It plays a significant role in regulating metabolism. Your digestive system will break down carbohydrates, such as sugars and starches, into glucose (sugar). Insulin allows your body to absorb and use glucose as energy. Women with PCOS often have a condition called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance causes glucose levels to build up in the bloodstream instead of being absorbed by the body. This can cause prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Obesity amongst women with PCOS may be as high as 80%. Because women with PCOS have difficulty processing insulin, it is important to eat a diet that does not cause large variations in blood sugar. Limit processed foods and foods with lots of added sugar. These foods offer little in the way of nutrients and can impact your blood sugar levels. Watch your calories. You may wish to consult with a dietician or nutritionist to determine your optimal calorie level. If you have obesity related to PCOS, reducing your calorie intake may help you lose weight. Eat complex carbohydrates. It is not recommended that you severely restrict carbohydrates. Instead, choose complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, barley, brown rice, and beans. These carbs are high in fiber and are digested slowly, so they don't cause huge spikes in your insulin levels. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Fruits and vegetables have fiber and plenty of essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Exercise can help improve weight loss and reduce your risk for diabetes and cardiovascular complications. Exercise can also help regulate your blood sugar levels. Aim for at least 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, such as aerobic exercise. Studies have shown that physical activity makes your muscles more sensitive to insulin. This can help lower your blood glucose levels. Exercise can also help your muscles absorb glucose without needing insulin. Even small weight loss levels, between 5%-7%, can be enough to reduce androgen levels and help restore fertility. Studies show that women who smoke have higher androgen levels than non-smokers. Smoking can also aggravate insulin resistance. Many PCOS sufferers will experience excessive or unwanted hair growth. The medications your doctor prescribes may help reduce this symptom. Waxing, shaving, and tweezing may be enough to reduce unwanted hair for many women. However, you can also remove unwanted hair by using the following treatments: Laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is a very common procedure that can permanently eliminate unwanted hair after 3-7 treatments. Laser hair removal must be performed by a professional. It can be expensive, and is usually not covered by insurance. Electrolysis. Electrolysis permanently removes unwanted hair with heat or chemicals. These treatments must be done by a professional. Electrolysis may be more successful at permanently removing hair than laser removal. | Understand the role of insulin. Eat a low glycemic index diet. Exercise. Stop smoking. Treat unwanted hair. |
Humidors are typically made of wood, and because the wood is porous, it will allow moisture to escape. Seasoning the humidor increases the moisture content of the wood, helping it maintain the humidity inside better. To season your humidor, you'll need: Clean dry towel Distilled water Propylene glycol Small bowl Cigar humidifier Clean sponge Plate Hygrometer Wipe down the inside and outside of the humidor with a clean, dry towel. This will remove dust, splinters, or anything else that may have accumulated on the wood. Do not use a damp towel or sponge to clean the humidor, as this can cause the wood to warp and swell. Mix half a cup (119 ml) each of propylene glycol and distilled water in a small bowl. This will be used to charge the humidifier, which is a device that will maintain the humidity in your humidor after you season it. Only ever use distilled water for your humidor, because it's free of impurities. Propylene glycol is a synthetic liquid that will coat the wood, help control the humidity, and prevent mold and bacterial growth. Place the humidifier into the bowl with the humidifying solution. Let it soak in the solution for about 15 minutes, until it's completely saturated. Remove the humidifier from the solution and place it face down on a clean towel. Let it dry on the towel for 30 minutes. This will allow excess water to drain out, and protect the humidor from water damage. Remove any shelves and drawers from the humidor. Place the humidifier into the empty humidor, as well as the hygrometer. Then, dampen a clean sponge with distilled water, and wring it out to remove the excess. You want the sponge damp, but not dripping wet. Place the sponge on a plate and place it inside the humidor. If you don't have a sponge, you can also use a shallow dish filled with an inch (2.5 cm) of distilled water. A hygrometer is an instrument that measures moisture content, or humidity. Replace all the drawers, trays, and shelves inside the humidor. Close the lid and set the humidor aside for three days. Avoid opening the lid during this time, as this will allow moisture to escape, and will slow the seasoning process. Seasoning generally takes between three and five days. After three days of seasoning, open the lid on the humidor and check the hygrometer to see what the humidity inside is at. The humidity may be anywhere between 60 and 85 percent, but you can only proceed if it's at 72 percent or higher. If the humidity is below 72 percent, add more water to the sponge, close the lid and leave it for another day. Check again in 24-hour intervals until the humidity reaches 72 percent or higher. Once the humidity inside the humidor reaches at least 72 percent, remove the sponge and plate, and close the lid again. Let the humidor rest for another two days, giving the humidity level time to stabilize. After two days, start checking the humidity level every 24 hours. You want the humidity to stabilize at 70 percent. Once the humidity reaches 70 percent, leave the humidor for another one to two days. Continue checking daily that the humidity stays at that level. Do not otherwise open the lid during this time, as it will affect the humidity level inside. Once the humidity in the humidor stabilizes at 70 percent, you can add your tobacco products for storage. Over the next few days, the tobacco will absorb some of the moisture, and the humidity may drop. That's fine, as long as the humidity stays between 65 and 70 percent, which is the ideal range for a humidor. If there is too little moisture in the humidor, the tobacco will dry out. Too much humidity, however, and the tobacco could go moldy. Always keep an eye on the humidity level in your humidor to ensure it stays within the safe range. | Gather your supplies. Clean the humidor. Prepare the humidifying solution. Charge the humidifier. Place your seasoning equipment into the humidor. Close the humidor and let it rest. Check the humidity. Remove the sponge and let the humidity stabilize. Add your tobacco products. |
The iTunes homepage will display upcoming and popular artists. If you’re looking for something more specific, try typing in the song or artist's name in the search bar, and hitting ↵ Enter. You can search iTunes by genres by looking at the right side of the screen. Click “All Genres” and choose a genre. You can also filter your search results by TV Shows, Albums, Songs, iPhone Apps, iPad Apps, Movies, Books, Audiobooks, Music Videos, Podcasts, and iTunes U content. The right side of the app also displays advanced search settings such as albums under a certain price, pre-orders, music videos and new artists. An album can be purchased by clicking the listed price under the album cover. If you wish to buy a single song, they are often anywhere from $0.69 to $1.29 each. You can hear a sample of a song by hovering over the name. A small play button will come up over the song's track number. Click play to hear the sample. Click the price of the album or track you wish to buy. Once you select buy, you can choose how you would like to pay using your previously loaded payment options. From here, your music should download instantly and be available for playing in your library. After clicking “Buy,” you may be prompted to enter your Apple ID and password. This is a security feature and part of the normal buying process. If you choose to buy only some songs from an album, Apple will often offer a discounted rate for you to purchase the rest. These offers are valid up to six months. | Search or browse for your desired music. Choose what you wish to buy. Buy your music. |
Opera allows you to select an image to use along with the bookmark. You may be able to pick from certain images on the page, or a screenshot of the entire page. Click the < and > buttons to scroll between images. The Speed Dial is a set of pages that you view the most, and appears on new tabs by default. Click the Speed Dial button in the upper-right corner of the bookmarks pop-out window to add it to the Speed Dial. Click the folder at the bottom of the pop-out window to select a folder to store the bookmark in. By default, it will be added to the "Unsorted bookmarks" folder. You can open a new tab with all of your bookmarks and bookmark folders. Click the Opera menu and select "Bookmarks" → "Show all bookmarks", or press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+B. Click and drag bookmarks to reorganize them. You can select multiple bookmarks at once by dragging a selection box around them or by clicking the ✓ button that appears when you hover over the bookmark. | Navigate to the website that you want to bookmark. Click the ♥ button on the right side of the address bar. Select an image for the bookmark. Add the page to your Speed Dial. Select a folder for the bookmark. View all of your bookmarks. |
If you are done smoking but your cigarette, pipe or joint is still lit, then you will want to put it out right away. The best way to put out a lit cigarette is by stubbing it in an ashtray or by dousing it in water. To put out a pipe, you can just stop puffing and it should go out on its own after a minute or two. You can also cover the bowl with your hand (as long as it is not too hot) and the lack of oxygen should put it out. If the bowl is hot, then use a few drops of water. To put out a joint, you can stub it in an ashtray or use a bit of water to put out the ember at the end. Just be careful not to get the whole thing wet or you won't be able to smoke the rest of the joint. If you used a small plate, cup, or jar as a makeshift ashtray, be sure to clean it well with hot water and a bit of soap until the ash is gone. If you used an empty can or some other disposable item, then you can just throw it away. Just make sure that it is covered up in the trash can. You may also want to clean it out first to prevent any odors from coming from it. The easiest way to dispose of ashes or butts is to flush them down a toilet. Cover the cigarette in toilet paper to reduce the chance of ash and other debris floating back up. If you're nervous about flushing your evidence down the toilet, you can also seal the ashes and/or butts in a plastic bag and toss the evidence into a public trash can when you are out. Even when you are done smoking, its smell can remain on hands, breath and clothing. Washing your hands, brushing your teeth, showering and changing your clothes will help to eliminate any lasting scents. Wash your hands. Wash your hands with lots of soap after you finish smoking. Washing with hot water alone won't be enough to rub off the smell. If you don't have access to a bathroom right away, then use some alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Brush your teeth. Your teeth and breath will also hold a lingering odor after you've smoked. Be sure to brush your teeth for at least two minutes, with special attention given to the tongue and gums. You can also spruce up your breath by using mouth wash or eating a mint-flavored candy or gum. Take a shower. Smoke will linger on any body part it touches, so showering is the most important part of your post-smoking routine. Use plenty of soap, shampoo and shower gel, paying special attention to your hair, which most often retains the smell of smoke. Change your clothes. Once you're out of the shower, you'll want to put on a fresh pair of clothes. No matter how diligently you directed smoke outdoors, some of the odor will still linger on your clothes. Be sure you are the person who launders the discarded clothes to avoid being caught. | Extinguish your cigarette, pipe, or joint. Clean your ash tray. Dispose of the evidence. Wash away any lingering smoke or odors. |
Laser treatment employs intense wavelengths of light to stimulate your skin's production of collagen, elastin, or melanin. Your doctor may recommend different types of treatments depending upon the configuration and age of your stretch marks and upon your skin tone. Pulsed dye laser treatments are painless procedures used on fresh, or "active," stretch marks. The laser's energy causes underlying blood vessels to collapse, causing the color of red or purple stretch marks to either disappear completely or turn white. Your practitioner would use a hand-held device to blow small crystals onto your skin. These crystals abrade, or "polish," your skin's surface. A vacuum then removes both crystals and the resulting dead skin cells. Removing this top layer of your skin prompts the growth of new, more flexible skin. Note that this is one of the few treatments indicated as useful for minimizing old stretch marks. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, may remove folds of skin marred by stretch marks. Bear in mind, however, that cosmetic surgery can be both expensive and risky. Consider carefully whether your concern about your stretch marks makes such an invasive approach worthwhile. worthwhile.[22] Most doctors recommend a tummy tuck over microdermabrasion and laser treatments because the results of a tummy tuck are more cosmetically appealing. | Consult your doctor about laser treatment. Consider microdermabrasion. Talk to your doctor about cosmetic surgery as a last resort. |
Most twin beds are 39 inches (99 cm) wide, while a “narrow” twin is 36 inches (91 cm) wide. Standard length will be 75 inches (191 cm) long. In the UK, a single bed is 36 inches (91 cm) wide. An extra-long twin, like the beds in most dorm rooms, is 80 inches (203 cm) long. Look for sheet sets that say “x-long twin.” This bed size is used for most standard bunk beds. It should also be 75 inches (191 cm) long. In England and occasionally in the US, this is referred to as a “double” bed. While a twin bed fits one person, a full bed is best for one large person or two small children or adults. The length should be 80 inches (203 cm). If the length is 84 inches (213 cm), it is a California queen sized bed. There is no equivalent to a queen sized bed in the UK. The next largest size is a king. Another type of queen, called the “super,” or “expanded” queen is 66 inches (168 cm) wide and 80 inches (203 cm) long. The expanded is also thicker than the super or the standard queen. Queen sized beds and larger are designed with enough room for two adults. If it is 76 inches (193 cm) wide and 80 inches (203 cm) long, it is a standard king. A UK king sized bed is much smaller at 60 inches (152 cm) wide and 78 inches (198 cm) long. A California king is 72 inches (183 cm) wide by 84 inches (213cm) long and a Grand king is 80 inches (203 cm) wide and 98 inches (249 cm) long. A super king bed in the UK is 72 inches (183 cm) wide and 78 inches (198 cm) long. | Determine if your small bed is a twin. Move on to a full size bed if the bed is 54 inches (137 cm) wide. Increase your size to a queen bed if the width is 60 inches (152 cm). Judge if your bed is a king size. Look through the additional options if your bed or space is even larger. |
In this paper, we propose Continuous Graph Flow, a generative continuous flow based method that aims to model complex distributions of graph-structured data. Once learned, the model can be applied to an arbitrary graph, defining a probability density over the random variables represented by the graph.It is formulated as an ordinary differential equation system with shared and reusable functions that operate over the graphs. This leads to a new type of neural graph message passing scheme that performs continuous message passing over time.This class of models offers several advantages: a flexible representation that can generalize to variable data dimensions; ability to model dependencies in complex data distributions; reversible and memory-efficient; and exact and efficient computation of the likelihood of the data.We demonstrate the effectiveness of our model on a diverse set of generation tasks across different domains: graph generation, image puzzle generation, and layout generation from scene graphs.Our proposed model achieves significantly better performance compared to state-of-the-art models. | Graph generative models based on generalization of message passing to continuous time using ordinary differential equations |
Generative adversarial networks have been shown to provide an effective way to model complex distributions and have obtained impressive results on various challenging tasks.However, typical GANs require fully-observed data during training.In this paper, we present a GAN-based framework for learning from complex, high-dimensional incomplete data.The proposed framework learns a complete data generator along with a mask generator that models the missing data distribution.We further demonstrate how to impute missing data by equipping our framework with an adversarially trained imputer.We evaluate the proposed framework using a series of experiments with several types of missing data processes under the missing completely at random assumption. | This paper presents a GAN-based framework for learning the distribution from high-dimensional incomplete data. |
It's possible for your ingrown hair to get infected, especially if you break the skin. If you have an infection, you need to get proper treatment so it heals. Talk to your doctor if you notice the following symptoms of an infection: Pus Pain Redness Swelling If you have an infection, your doctor may prescribe you an antibiotic. For a mild infection, you’ll likely use a topical antibiotic. For a severe infection, your doctor might give you an oral antibiotic. Take your medication as directed so that your infection heals. Don't stop taking your antibiotic until you’ve used your entire prescription. Otherwise, your infection may come back. You don't need an antibiotic unless you actually have an infection. It won't help your ingrown pubic hair go away. While you’re treating the infection, you need to leave the hair alone. Trying to pull it out can make the infection worse. Ask your doctor when it's okay to try to remove your ingrown pubic hair. It's possible that your pubic hair will emerge on its own as your infection clears. | See your doctor if you notice signs of an infection. Use an antibiotic as directed if your doctor prescribes it. Don’t try to remove the hair until the area heals. |
While we all hope that we’re prepared for any emergency, sometimes we forget that even the best menstrual products can leak and get blood on our underwear and clothing. During your heaviest days, it might be a good idea to bring an extra pair of underwear and pants. Wearing cotton underwear allows for more air to reach your vagina. This helps it stay dryer during your period. Synthetic materials, on the other hand, trap moisture leading to bacterial growth. Doing so allows your vagina to breathe. This also helps keep the amount of sweat low. Wearing loose clothing has the added benefit of being more comfortable if you experience menstrual cramps. For instance wearing gauchos, skirts, or loose shorts or pants, instead of tight-fitting jeans or pants, can make your genital area more airy. Certain foods such as garlic, broccoli, or blue cheese, can increase vaginal odor. While it may not directly increase menstruation-related odor, it certainly won't help if food is increasing your vaginal odor. Try cutting out offending foods all at once and adding them back slowly, to see what might be the culprit. | Bring extra underwear. Wear cotton underwear. Wear loose clothing. Watch what you eat. |
Focus your attention outward rather than in. Direct yourself to focusing on loving and helping others. Loving and helping others may boost your self-esteem and make you feel much better about yourself. This love may also be reciprocated, making you feel even better and more comfortable in your own skin. There are a number of ways to care more about others. You can: Buy tickets for the people behind you in line at the movies. Donate your time to a charitable cause you care about. Buy a nice warm blanket or meal for a homeless person. Spend time thinking about what makes someone in your life great. Write him a letter saying as much and thanking him for being a part of your life. You may not be able to look in the mirror because you don't like how you look. While for the most part, your physical appearance is there to stay and it is psychologically important to learn to embrace yourself for who you are, you can in some cases take steps to actively change the way you look. If you are struggling with accepting the way you look and you are overweight, engage in steps to reduce your body fat. Try eating slightly smaller meals, say, by 10-15%; do your best to get regular exercise. If you do not like the way you look, you can also try giving yourself a make-over. Go buy some new clothes, get a new haircut, try out some new make-up. Take a peek in the mirror and see what you think! If your negative thoughts stem from something you did or something you think about yourself, you may benefit from talking with someone about how you feel. Let your feelings be known and this can help to heal them. Ask a friend to talk about what is bothering you. You may find that even venting and getting things off your chest is helpful. Talk to a therapist. Seek out a psychotherapist in your area to help you work through your problems. To find a local therapist, do an internet search with the terms "psychotherapist + your city's name or zipcode." You can also try searching for a therapist here: http://locator.apa.org/index.cfm?event=search.text If you are feeling small and don't want to look in the mirror, try expanding your posture. Studies show that by ‘power posing’ in this way for 2 minutes, you can come to actually feel more powerful and confident. To expand your posture, tilt your head back slightly, extend your arms or put them on your hips, stretch out your legs, and/or expand your chest. Go in front of the mirror and tell yourself you will only look at yourself in the mirror for 2 seconds. Glance up at the mirror, look yourself right in the eyes while counting to 2. Once you are able to do this, increase the time to 3 seconds, then 4, then 5. This is called exposure therapy and it can be an effective technique to overcome anxiety issues. | Love others. Try changing what you can. Get outside help. Expand your posture. Start small. |
These rings are designed with padding to absorb these kinds of moves and keep the wrestlers safe. Don't wrestle on grass, a mat, or similarly padded surface. Only work in wrestling rings for safety. Backyard wrestling rings are available for purchase. Search online for a regulation ring. Some gyms may also have wrestling rings, if you don't want to buy one. Check for any gyms like this near you. Although they look similar, wrestling and boxing rings aren't the same. Boxing rings don't have the same type of padding that wrestling rings do, so you could get hurt working in a boxing ring. While it may not look like it, the tombstone requires both participants to know what they’re doing. The other person needs to know where to grab you, how tightly to hold on, and how to roll away when the move is done. It's not something that amateurs can do safely. Always work with a partner who knows how the move is performed and who has the strength to hold you properly. An experienced wrestler can also tell you if you’re doing the move wrong. If your partner says at any point for you to stop the move, then stop immediately. Ideally, work with someone who is regularly your wrestling partner. The more experience you have with each other, the safer the move is. If your opponent is heavier than you, this move will be very difficult. You may not be able to support their weight on your shoulder. Even worse, they could shift downward during the move and hit the mat. Avoid accidents by performing the move on someone roughly your size or smaller. If you can legitimately lift several times your bodyweight, then you may attempt the move on someone heavier than you are. But this is the only circumstance that you should attempt the move on someone larger. Never perform any more moves on the person until you’re sure they’re okay. Stop what you’re doing and ask. If they indicate at all that they’re hurt, or if they don't answer, stop wrestling immediately and get help. If you’re in a competitive match or show and don't want to stop the action, develop a signal system with your partner. For example, they could squeeze your hand after they hit the ground to indicate that they’re okay. | Work in a real wrestling ring. Perform this move on an experienced wrestler only. Avoid doing this move on someone larger than you. Confirm that the other person is okay immediately after the move. |
Turn the oven on to 450 °F (232 °C). Set a large oven-safe skillet in the oven on the middle rack. The skillet should become hot as the oven heats. Get out 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) of rockfish and use a sharp knife to cut the fish into 4 even serving-sized pieces. Pour 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of soy sauce into a small prep bowl. Dip a pastry brush in the soy sauce and brush it over each piece of the rockfish. Turn the pieces over and brush the other side of each piece. Place 3 shallow bowls or plates on your work surface. Place 1 lightly beaten egg in one bowl. Measure 1 cup (90 g) of panko breadcrumbs into the next bowl and add a large pinch of salt. Place 1/2 cup (60 g) of all-purpose flour in the other bowl. Lay each piece of rockfish in the bowl with the flour. Turn the pieces so they're completely coated. Lift them up and gently shake them to remove the excess flour. Dip the floured rockfish into the beaten egg so it's totally covered with the egg. Lift the pieces up and let the extra egg drip back into the bowl. Place the rockfish in the bowl with the panko breadcrumbs. Gently press the fish to coat both sides in the panko breadcrumbs. Use oven mitts to remove the hot skillet from the oven. Pour 2 (30 ml) of vegetable oil into the skillet and lay the fish in it so they're in a single layer. If your skillet isn't big enough to hold the fish in a single layer, you might have to bake the rockfish in 2 batches or use 2 skillets. Put the skillet back in the oven and bake the fish for 2 to 4 minutes. Cook the fish for less time if the pieces are thin. Turn the rockfish over and bake the fish for another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the fish from the oven and ensure that it's cooked completely. The fish should flake easily if you brush a fork across the center. Serve the fish while it's still hot. You can refrigerate leftover rockfish in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, but it will become soft as it's stored. | Preheat the oven and heat a skillet. Cut the rockfish and brush it with soy sauce. Set up a dredging station. Dip the rockfish in the flour. Coat the rockfish in the egg. Roll the rockfish in the panko breadcrumbs. Pour oil into the hot skillet and arrange the fish in the pan. Bake the rockfish for 4 to 8 minutes. Serve the crispy baked rockfish. |
Although many fruits are very brightly colored, their juices do not always make for good food dye. Many citrus fruits, for example, have highly translucent juices (such as oranges and lemons), which do not stain other foods very effectively. Berries, on the other hand, are very effective for coloring foods. To figure out which fruits will work best for your purposes, squeeze or blend fruits and pour the juice into a clear glass. Hold the glass up to the light; the less light that passes through, the better the juice will work as a food dye. For red or pink coloring, raspberries and cherries are good options; strawberries produce a lighter, more pastel shade of pink. For blue or purple, try blackberries or blueberries. Unlike with boiling vegetables to leach out their color, fruit juice food coloring is made of the fruit itself. For berries, stick them in a food processor or blender in order to liquefy them for your dye. For hand fruits, you can use a juicer instead (but again, most of these types of fruits don't make good dyes). You can start with either fresh or frozen fruit if you are blending it, but fruits must be fresh in order to juice them effectively. Be sure to remove any pits, large seeds, or inedible peels before tossing fruit into the blender; these can ruin your machine and will not help your food dye production efforts. Add a very small amount of water to the fruit if you are using a food processor in order to allow the fruit to adequately liquefy. Any time you blend or juice fruits, tiny seeds, skins, or other fibers (pulp) can end up in the juice. In order to preserve the consistency of the food you wish to dye, remove these elements from the juice by passing it through a mesh sieve (with very small holes) or a cheesecloth. Straining is essential for maintaining consistency and smoothness in your dyes. However, if you are going for a less even look, you can choose not to strain the fruit juice (so long as there are no seeds in it!). Very finely-blended berries will be impossible to strain completely and will most likely end up with tiny flecks of skin and fibers in them; if this is not acceptable, consider juicing or boiling instead. Don't use a sieve or strainer with mesh that is large enough for seeds and fibers to pass through. Test-strain a small portion of your juice to make sure your mesh is effective. In some cases, the strained juice itself will be sufficient as a food dye. However, you can increase the intensity of the color by cooking off some of the water contained in the juice. Pour the juice into a small saucepan and cook it over medium heat until it becomes the consistency of a thick paste. This process results in a highly concentrated dye, which will have dense flavor, especially if it is made from berries. Be sure to use it sparingly to avoid flavor contamination. Skip this if you are going for a lighter, more pastel coloring. | Choose fruits with opaque juices. Juice or blend the fruit. Strain the juice. Reduce the juice. |
Learning to give your time and energy in service to a just cause does not only create a better world, it also provides great personal satisfaction and helps you be more loving. Identify a cause you believe in and locate a related volunteer organization in your area. For instance, if you’re passionate about animal rights and environmentalism, you could volunteer with your local animal shelter or conservation group. Taking time to consider occasions in which you acted out of spite, hate, or anger. Thinking about these failures, both big and small, and recognizing that you were in the wrong, will lead you to act in a better, more loving way in the future. While you should not hold on to or obsess over your mistakes, it is important to reflect on them to discover how you can respond in more loving ways in the future. For instance, if you got angry at a coworker and yelled at him, think the situation over to find out both how you can make it right and how you can avoid repeating the same mistake next time. Perhaps you’ll conclude that when you feel angry, instead of responding immediately, it's best if you take five minutes to practice deep breathing exercises and calm down before confronting someone who frustrates you. Love is infectious. When you are around people who are full of love for you, themselves, and others, you will have a hard time not becoming more loving yourself. Find friends who support you and minimize the time you spend with negative, spiteful individuals. Even if someone blatantly disrespects and dislikes you, you should be prepared to forgive them. To be more loving, you must let go of hate and anger. This applies not only to others, but to yourself, as well. Don't hold on to your failures. Learn from them, then let them go. Picture your negative memories and thoughts as little red balloons. In your mind's eye, imagine you’re letting them go and watching them float up into space until they are out of sight. At the end of each day, write down the best things that happened during the day in a journal. Writing down information makes you more likely to retain it, so by writing down positive experiences, you’ll be able to act in a more loving way. For instance, you might write, “My friend Abu is so kind. I am thankful to have a friend like him.” Actively making a note about your appreciation for your friends, family, and coworkers -- as well as nonhuman good things like animals, the sun, and earth -- can help you become more loving. | Serve others. Reflect on your personal mistakes. Surround yourself with people who are loving. Practice forgiveness. Write down positive experiences. |
It's important to choose a plant that will thrive where you place it. You may not have a location that's right for a shrub you want, but you can evaluate the available space to choose a plant that's perfect for that spot. Before you buy your plant, take time to evaluate what type of shrub will thrive in the location you choose. Make notes of sun exposure, temperature fluctuations, soil moisture, root growth area, and soil composition and acidity. Ask someone at the nursery or garden center to help you choose the right plant. Is the shrub being planted near your house, garage, or taller plants that will block out sunlight at certain times each day? Every plant needs a specific amount of sun and shade, so it's important to note how much sunlight the shrub will receive. Set up a thermometer and mark down the temperature at different times to determine how much the temperature fluctuates. Measure the distance from the location you intend to plant to the closest objects on all sides. Roots spread laterally, so the amount of space around the planted location will determine how much room the plant has to grow. Keep in mind that other plants nearby may compete for water and nutrients in the soil. You can purchase kits to test pH at your local nursery. For optimal growing conditions, you should maintain a pH between 5.8 and 6.5. Shrubs are decorative plants, so you want to take advantage of their cosmetic appeal. Use your shrub to conceal unsightly objects on your lawn like air conditioning units. Create privacy by planting a row of tall hedges, or improve the curb appeal of your home with an attractive shrub near the door. New plants come in three varieties, balled and burlapped or B&B shrubs, bare roots shrubs, and containerized shrubs. You’ll need to measure the height of the roots from the ground to the “root flare,” part of the shrub at the base of the trunk where roots begin to spread out. This process is simplest for those shrubs that are bulbed and burlapped or containerized because the roots are tightly confined. Bare roots shrubs take a little more time and effort, but it's important to measure properly to ensure adequate space for healthy root production. For bulbed and burlapped and containerized shrubs, place the handle of a shovel across the top of the rootball. The distance from the shovel handle to the ground is how deep the hole should be. The hole should be three to five times wider than the rootball at its widest point. For a containerized plant still in its pot, you can simply measure the height of the pot and subtract any space between the top of the pot and the dirt. For bare roots shrubs, find the darker line around the main trunk of the plant. This is where the plant was previously at ground level, and this line should be replaced at or slightly above ground level. Measure from this line to the bottom of the root system. Spread the roots over the ground gently. Try not to break or bend the roots unnaturally. It may be easiest to create a small mound of dirt, and spread the roots over the sides with the highest point of the mound below the trunk. Measure across the widest point of the root spread. The hole should be three to five times wider than the spread. Once you’ve measured the rootball you want to offer the newly planted roots soft soil that does not prevent or hinder growth. Dig out the soil, and place it on a tarp. Then, thoroughly break up the soil until it is has a granular appearance. Don't till the earth deeper than is necessary. You’ll want the bottom to be solid to prevent shifting. Make sure the sides of your hole slope out from the middle and do not have a “glazed” appearance. Shoveling compacts the dirt, and the smooth looking soil may block out water or make it difficult for roots to grow. Once you have a hole of the right size, fill it with water. If the water completely drains away within 24 hours, you have good drainage and can place your shrub. If not, wait for the water to completely drain, and attempt the test again. If there is still standing water after 24 hours, consider planting in a different location. | Consider possible locations. Choose an attractive spot. Measure the roots. Dig the hole. Assess drainage. |
If your child sleeps more than usual, he may wake up hungry more often. If you are still breastfeeding your child, make sure to be available when he wakes up. If you cannot be around, consider pumping your breast milk and having bottles ready for when your child wakes up. Because of his growth spurt, your child will probably be hungry at random hours of the day. However, you should try to stick to a feeding schedule that also involves naptime. Once the pattern is established, you may find that your child is less cranky. Children who are going through growth spurts have a tendency to be very cranky because they are either tired or hungry all the time. If your child seems to be eating a lot more at each meal, or drinking a lot more breast milk than normal, let him do so. His growing body needs the nutrients. Don't be concerned that your breast milk will run out; if your child is demanding more milk, your body will rise to the occasion to meet the demand. If you are feeding your child regular baby food, consider adding a bit more food to his regular meals. Your child may prefer only one type of food at this stage in his growth. Your child's appetite may decrease depending on how he copes up with his growth spurt. Make sure that you are feeding him on time and that you are giving him the right amount of milk (breast milk or formula) together with other foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry | Make yourself available if your child is still breastfeeding. Establish an eating pattern for your child. Be aware that your breast milk supply will increase to meet your child’s demand. Be prepared for your child to become a picky eater. |
Use a cotton ball lightly soaked in nail polish remover to remove any nail polish currently on your nails. Gently trim your nails with nail clippers until your nails are at your desired length. Then use a nail file to smooth out rough edges and shape your nails. You can also push back your cuticles using a rounded manicure stick. This will help elongate your nail beds, so your nails look longer. Alternatively, you can push back your cuticles using your thumbnail on your opposite hand. With ombré nails, your base color is usually a white polish or the lightest color you plan to use for the ombré effect. A white polish will help colors seem more vibrant, but using the lightest of your planned ombré polishes will give a softer, more subtle ombré effect. Paint this background color on all of your nails. For an opaque base, paint two coats of your base color. Allow the first coat to dry completely before adding the second coat. To help your nails dry faster, it's better to paint two thin coats of polish rather than one, thick and heavy coat of polish. | Clean up your nails. Apply your base color coat. |
If you're on dialysis, your kidneys aren't managing mineral levels properly. Talk with your healthcare provider about keeping your potassium levels low so your nerves and muscles function correctly. Read food labels and avoid foods that contain potassium chloride. You should also try to eat smaller portions of protein during meals. For example, make healthier substitutions like: Eating white rice, white bread, white pastas, and rice milk instead of brown rice, milk, or whole-wheat breads and pastas. Eating leafy greens, peppers, and green beans instead of cooked greens, tomato products, and legumes. Many foods that are high in phosphorus are also high in calcium, so reducing your phosphorus intake may also reduce your calcium intake. However, calcium is an essential mineral to keep your bones healthy. Your doctor may recommend that you take calcium and/or vitamin D supplements in addition to a phosphate binder. Your kidneys are probably struggling to filter out the mineral sodium. Too much sodium in your body can increase your blood pressure, so it's important to eat foods that are low in sodium. Ask your dietitian about eating fresh foods or meals cooked at home. Season your food with spices, herbs, and lemon instead of salt. You can also buy foods that are labeled sodium-free or no-salt added. Avoid eating a lot of fast food, frozen packaged meals, and canned foods which are usually high in sodium. Cut back on salty snacks, like chips, pretzels, and crackers. Avoid eating take-out food as well as processed meats such as cold cuts, ham, bacon, and sausage. | Cut back on foods that are high in potassium. Ensure you get enough calcium. Limit your sodium intake. |
Before you decide to quit veganism, make sure you're truly ready. Maybe consuming a few dairy products or egg products while you're at friends' houses or restaurants would work for you. Maybe eating only baked goods once a day is a compromise you can live with. If only dessert time is a challenge, carry some vegan chocolate bars with you so you always have a vegan option when you want something sweet. So-called “flexitarian” diets allow you to maintain a primarily vegan or vegetarian lifestyle with a few “cheater” meals or snacks thrown in to keep you sane. If you have been vegan for a long time, it may be hard to eat meat in addition to milk, eggs, and other animal-based products. Vegetarians, unlike vegans, are permitted all these things. Perhaps you began, as many vegans do, as a vegetarian. With this diet, you'd still be meat-free and avoid the associated health risks with meat consumption. Try moving back to vegetarianism to see if it's right for you. Vegetarians are more successful at meeting their daily protein requirements as they have more protein-rich options. Free-range meat is produced outside the traditional factory farm system and allows animals to have freedom of movement, social interaction with others of their kind, and sometimes even enjoy fresh air outside. If you initially became vegan because you were disgusted by the factory farm system, you might try getting free-range meat and dairy products. Urban farms are good places to find free-range eggs, meat, and dairy. Check local farmers markets or contact your local farms directly. Certified Humane maintains an authoritative list of humanely produced meat here: http://certifiedhumane.org/whos-certified/. If you kill and eat animals you've personally hunted, you'll at least know that they lived a free life in the wild before they died. These are animals which might easily have been victim of bears or other wild animals. Hunting and eating them isn't malicious; rather, it fulfills the natural circle of life. Like free-range meat, eating animals which have been hunted in the wild may relieve some of the ethical pressure associated with giving up veganism. Pescetarianism, in its classical form, is a dietary regimen in which you eat no eggs, no dairy, no animal products of any kind, except fish. Varieties of the pescetarian diet permit combinations of fish and eggs or fish and dairy. The diet is a variety of vegetarianism/veganism and shares many of its health benefits. | Consider alternatives to quitting veganism. Consider going vegetarian. Consider getting free-range meat. Consider eating wild animals. Consider eating a pescetarian diet. |
No matter what type of man you are trying to attract, you should never pretend to be someone you are not. Instead, make the brightest parts of your personality shine in your interactions with the object of your desire. Your crush will be more likely to want to spend time with an honest, authentic person instead of someone who is trying to be someone they are not. Some astrologers think that Gemini men thrive on spontaneity. Rather than rigidly sticking to a detailed plan, learn to be more spontaneous as you interact with others. For example, instead of planning out a detailed date with a Gemini man, settle for a dinner-and-see-what-happens approach. Some people who believe in astrology think that Gemini men value partners that are self-sufficient and fully independent. If you are trying to attract a Gemini man, you might want to work on becoming more independent in your life. Try enjoying activities like watching a movie, traveling, or sampling the lunch fare at a new cafe on your own. Astrologers often label Gemini men as being extremely comfortable in social situations. Being social allows the Gemini man to discuss a wide variety of ideas and topics, as well as his own opinions. Try out new social situations to interact with and attract a Gemini man. Try attending an art gallery opening, joining a hiking club, or enjoying music at a local venue. | Act like yourself. Be spontaneous. Practice independence. Experience new social situations. |
Broadleaf fertilizers will not work against foxtail since foxtail is a grass. If you want to use chemical control methods, you should look for an herbicide that can kill grasses. One of the most easily accessible types is a chemical called glyphosate. Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide, so it will kill just about everything in the area you apply it in. For best results, spray the entire area with the glyphosate. Even though the other vegetation there will likely die, this is the quickest and most effective way of getting rid of fox tail. You will probably need to apply the herbicide two to three times, at minimum, before it wipes out the foxtail completely. Wait until after the foxtail reemerges before using another application. You should wait until two weeks or so pass before re-applying the herbicide, especially if using a potent one like glyphosate. While chemical herbicides can take care of the majority of the problem, enlisting the help of certain organic control methods can help in between applications, making the extermination process go quicker overall. Seven to ten days after you apply the herbicide, turn under the dead plant residue. If you plan to amend the soil, do so now. | Use glyphosate or similar products. Apply several times. Combine chemical herbicides with organic weed-control methods. |
Go on the website and make your account. You can find the link by looking at the top. Click on the "Don't have an account? Sign up" link, to be exact! Now, we get started! Find a good 50x50 icon by searching dA or an image hosting service. If you have the means, which you should if you don't have a monstrously old computer without paint, you can make your own. You can crop an image, original or not, and save it as a .gif preferably (especially if it's animated), or as a .png if it contains a lot of transparencies. When you log in, go to your settings which can be found in the tool bar. While there, you can also change your "signature", which will show up whenever you make a comment on someone else's work. Look around at popular pieces of art and look at the sayings under people's comments to get some ideas, though you should just do something original. Signatures can get old and show that you would just rather sway with the crowd than be creative. Begin a journal also. If you have something interesting to say, say it. Many people like to know "the-day-in-the-life-of" and it certainly helps gain views when you have some fans. | Create an account. Activate it by responding to the email. Customize your page. |
Capsaicin is the ingredient in peppers that makes them hot. When used in a topical cream, it may have a slight warming effect. However, it can also help decrease pain related to arthritis. Just apply the cream in the areas where you have pain. Try a cream that's 0.025% capsaicin. While studies disagree about whether acupuncture is effective for rheumatoid arthritis, some people do have good luck. Find a reputable acupuncturist in your area to see if they believe they can help you with your arthritis. Some massage therapists specialize in working specifically with people who have joint and muscle problems including RA. Talk to your doctor or nurse about what type of massage would work best for you and where you can find a practitioner in your area. Ask your massage therapist about self-massage that you can practice on yourself in between scheduled sessions to help you manage sudden pain and flare-ups. | Apply capsaicin cream topically for pain relief. Consider acupuncture as an alternative treatment. Book an appointment with a massage therapist. |
The summer solstice is a great time to find inner peace and balance. Try the sun salutation and the tree pose or simply sit quietly for a while. Meditation and yoga are intended to exercise both your body and your soul, balancing both in harmony through thought and physical movement. Begin this routine on the morning of the summer solstice and aim to make it a daily habit from this time on. The summer solstice heralds the beginning of summer, which also represents the time of fulfillment. This is an excellent time to take stock of your life and assess how your goals are progressing. From earlier New Year's resolutions to the big goals in your life, ask yourself how you're doing in achieving these things for yourself and others you care about. Are you still aligned with your goals or have you strayed from them? Take this opportunity to reinvigorate them and to make any necessary changes to achieve your aims in life. Be honest with your goal appraisal––set aside those goals that aren't taking you in the direction you want to go now. We all grow and change over time; make sure you're not hanging onto goals that no longer fit the person you have become. . Keeping a gratitude journal can remind you of all the positive things in your life. Write down things and people you are thankful for, as well as abilities or qualities you possess that you are grateful. Jot down positive experiences you have had as well. Try to recognize all the good and wonderful things in your life, to help you better notice fulfillment when you feel it. The summer solstice is a great day to decide to learn more about a healing technique that has interested you for a while, such as reiki, therapeutic massage, or acupuncture. You could go to a session and try a new healing therapy for something that ails you, be it stress, pain, etc. Alternatively, if you would like become a practitioner in healing arts, look for courses that you can take. The stability of summer and the promise of balmy, warmer days ahead is considered to be a time to develop yourself, to set yourself free, and to nurture yourself. Take the easier nature of summer as a reason to make greater efforts to make positive changes. Refresh your home by creating a new layout. Rearrange furniture or swap out pieces for things you have stored in your attic or basement. Add new accents, like pillows, art, lamps, etc. Get rid of clutter, but keep things that bring you joy. Readjust your nutrition intake using the fresh fruits and vegetables of summer as your base. Use this opportunity to align your thinking about food to one that involves eating more greens, locally grown foods and organic foods and eating less processed foods. Find an exercise that you really click. Choose something that you enjoy doing, rather than something you suffer through. Think about meditation, yoga, swimming, running, or riding a bicycle. | Do yoga or meditate. Seek fulfillment from your life. Start a gratitude journal Learn new ways to heal. Focus your energy on positive changes. |
Most machines have a heating mechanism for the water, but using hot water helps. Use water that is as hot as possible without actually being boiling. Only put as much water as the machine directs so that you don't overfill the water tank. Look for a max fill line on the water tank. Some natural fiber carpet can shrink from hot water or be harmed by detergent, so always be aware of what type of carpet you are planning to steam clean. Steam cleaners usually use a detergent of some kind, so make sure to check the machine's instructions to use the right kind. Only use the amount directed, as using too much soap will cause it to stay in the carpet. Some machines will have a specific compartment where the soap goes, and others might direct you to mix the soap into the water. Steam is not actually what cleans the carpet, a detergent or cleaner is. If you are sensitive to chemicals or want a natural option, vinegar is great for cleaning. Mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar with the hot water. | Fill the steam cleaner with hot water. Add soap as directed. Opt for vinegar over detergent. |
Tap the YouTube app icon, which resembles a white triangle on a red background. This will open your YouTube home page if you're logged in. If you aren't logged into YouTube, tap the person-shaped profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen, tap Sign In, and enter your email address and password (or select an account if prompted). It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Tapping it prompts a drop-down menu. This option is in the drop-down menu. The Settings page will open. It will turn grey, signifying that Restricted Mode is no longer enabled. On Android, you first have to tap General to view this option. Previously restricted content may take a few minutes to reappear in the YouTube app, but you can speed up the process by closing the YouTube app and then re-opening it. | Open YouTube. Tap your profile icon. Tap Settings. Tap the blue "Restricted Mode" switch . Close and re-open the YouTube app. |
This is usually enough for four people, when used as an appetizer, or two people, when used as a main meal. More specifically, you need about 3.5 oz (100 g) of cheese per guest when used as an appetizer and 7 oz (200 g) of cheese per guest when used as a main meal. Most find that the best flavor results when multiple cheeses are mixed together. Cheeses that usually work well for fondue include Swiss, fontina, gruyere, emmentaler, cheddar, and monterey jack. An acidic ingredient is necessary because it breaks up some of the stringiness of the cheese, thereby making it suitable as a dip. Wine is the standard acid of choice, and you usually need about 1 cup (250 ml) of wine per 1 lb (450 g) of cheese. Dry white wine is ideal. A few good options include Chenin Blanc, Dry Vermouth, Muscadet, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. For a non-alcoholic option, substitute the wine for milk and add 2 to 3 Tbsp (30 to 45 ml) of lemon juice. Flour and cornstarch are the most common options. Add about 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 ml) of your chosen thickener per 1 lb (450 ml) of cheese. Whisk the liquid and thickener together over low heat on the stovetop to combine. The liquid should be smooth and without lumps. Even though you might be able to melt the cheese in your fondue pot, melting it on the stove will make it smoother. Shred the cheese before you melt it. Doing so will speed the process up. Add the cheese to the thickened liquid in your saucepan one handful at a time, stirring with each addition. Do not let the cheese boil or simmer. Cut a clove of garlic in half and rub the exposed inside around the bottom and sides of your fondue pot. Rubbing the garlic on the pot will add extra flavor and aroma to the fondue without creating an overpowering garlic taste. Pour the cheese into your fondue pot, scraping the sides of your saucepan to get as much of the liquid cheese out as possible. Light your fondue pot using an alcohol or gel fuel. Cheese fondue goes great with a variety of foods, included cubed bread, lightly steamed cauliflower or broccoli, or chunks of fried potatoes. You can also use fruit like apples or grapes. For fruit and vegetables, prepare enough for 1 to 2 pieces of fruit per person. For bread, prepare 2 to 3 servings of bread per person. | Use 1 lb (450 g) of cheese. Choose an acid to add to the cheese fondue. Mix the acid with a thickener. Combine the cheese and acid mixture on the stove. Rub the fondue pot with a garlic clove. Transfer the cheese to your fondue pot. Serve the fondue with a variety of foods. |
. Start with firm, fresh garlic, since the plant develops a harsh, bitter taste as it ages. Peel the cloves and remove any green sprouts (another source of bitterness). One easy way to peel garlic is to smash it with the side of a chef's knife, then pull off the loosened skin. ince the garlic. Chop the garlic as finely as possible with a large, sharp chef's knife. If you have a zip-locked bag, a meat mallet, and a rolling pin, skip the chopping and scroll down to the end of this section. Sea salt or other coarse-grained salt helps grind the garlic into a paste, and draws out moisture for a softer, juicier result. Scrape the garlic into a small pile. Hold the blunt edge of your knife with both hands, pointing it away from you at a low angle, close to the cutting board. Scrape the knife over the garlic repeatedly until it forms a paste. Occasionally scrape the garlic back into a pile and mince briefly to remove large pieces. If you have the right tools, there's a faster way to turn garlic into a paste: Drop the peeled garlic and salt into a small plastic baggie. Seal the bag closed. Crush the garlic lightly with a meat mallet, without tearing the bag. Finish the job with a rolling pin. Periodically pick up the bag and squeeze the garlic to the bottom to ensure a smooth paste. Try the paste on garlic bread, toss onto pasta, or add to stir fries. If you do have leftovers, store in the coldest part of your fridge. Discard after three days even if there are no obvious signs of spoilage. | Peel the garlic . Add a generous pinch of coarse salt. Chop the garlic into a paste. Pulverize the garlic in a plastic baggie instead. Use immediately for maximum flavor. |
Think about what's most important for you to work on each day. This could be slowly completing a long-term project, or finishing homework assignments for a class that's super tough. Make a list of your top three work priorities. Beyond the bigger stuff, you've probably got tons of other things going on that take up time every day. Write down these smaller tasks, noting about how long they usually take you to complete. This could be answering emails or phone calls, promoting your company on social media, or posting an online comment about a book you're reading for your English class. Think about what's important to you that's not work-related. This could be spending time with your family, going on a date with your special someone, or catching a movie every so often. Don't forget to also note big vacations! | Identify your biggest priorities. Make a list of your typical workday tasks. Make a list of your non-work activities. |
Even though sandpaper sounds too rough to use on suede, it actually is a great material if you have a gentle hand. Purchase either fine sandpaper (number 000) or use a nail file that you may have at your house. Use soft back-and-forth motions to sand at the gum. Try to avoid directly sanding the surface of the suede. Brush aside any gum that may come off. Keep in mind that the sanding method will likely affect the suede. A tiny bit of the material may come off as you're sanding. This method is best left after you have tried other methods. It also may be the best method for items like shoes, which are below eye level. If your suede item is something that people will be looking at up close, keep in mind that the material will be affected. Sanding suede with a brush or emery board can affect the nap, or texture of the suede. After sanding, take a toothbrush, nail brush or suede brush and gently brush the nap of the suede, going in one direction. Brushing the suede can also brush away the gum removed during sanding. | Purchase sandpaper or a nail file. Gently move the sandpaper or nail file over the gum remains. Brush with a suede brush. |
Because hieroglyphics are images and not letters, like we use in modern English, it's quite difficult to describe how to read them if you can't visually see them. Start your learning process by obtaining a visual alphabet chart from the internet. Print the chart out and keep it with you while you learn. The following list of URLs all offer visual charts of the Egyptian hieroglyphs translated into the English alphabet: http://www.egyptianhieroglyphs.net/egyptian-hieroglyphs/lesson-1/ http://www.ancientscripts.com/egyptian.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Egyptian_hieroglyphs_by_alphabetization The glyphs found in these alphabet charts are also referred to as ‘unilateral’ because most have only one symbol. Even though some glyphs can be translated into a letter from the English alphabet, they don't all sound exactly the same as the English letter. The URL where you obtained the glyph alphabet should also contain a chart that shows what each glyph's pronunciation sounds like. Print this chart off as well and keep it with you as reference. For example, the bird-like hieroglyph translates to what looks like a three, ‘3,’ but is pronounced as ‘ah.’ Technically speaking, the pronunciations are a guess from Egyptologists. Since the Egyptian hieroglyphs are a dead language, there is no one around to demonstrate how the sounds are pronounced. Instead, Egyptologists had to make educated guesses based on a later form of the Egyptian language called Coptic. Egyptian hieroglyphics have two main types: ideograms and phonograms. Ideograms were drawings that directly represented the object being written about. Phonograms were drawings that represented sounds. Since the Ancient Egyptians didn't write vowels, phonograms mostly represent consonant sounds. Phonograms can represent one sound or multiple sounds. Refer to the glyph alphabet you downloaded for specific examples. Ideograms, in addition to having a literal translation (e.g. a glyph that's a pair of legs might mean movement or walking), may also have a not-so-literal translation (e.g. the same leg glyph combined with other glyphs might actually refer to giving directions). Egyptian hieroglyphs were normally created with phonograms at the start of a word and ideograms at the end of a word. In this case, the hieroglyph is also referred to as a determinative. Hieroglyphs represent sounds, not letters. As such, there are no glyphs that are silent like there are letters in the English language that are silent. In order to spell a word using hieroglyphs, you need to be sure each sound in the word is represented by a glyph. For example, the word ‘freight’ is spelled using seven letters, but only contains four sounds. The sounds are ‘f,’ ‘r,’ ‘long a,’ and 't.’ Therefore, in order to spell the word freight using hieroglyphs, you need to use the glyphs for each of the four sounds. In this case it would be the horned viper plus a lion laying down plus an arm plus a bread loaf. Not all sounds that are found in the English language have an associated sound (and therefore glyph) in ancient Egyptian. Because a lot of vowels are silent in the English language, they aren't used when spelling a word in ancient Egyptian. This means it can be hard to decipher what word is being spelled because there could be more than one possible translation. This is where determinatives come in. Use a determinative glyph after spelling a word in hieroglyphics in order to help describe the word properly. | Obtain a visual chart of the Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet. Learn how to pronounce the hieroglyphs. Learn the difference between an ideogram and a phonogram. Create your own sentences with hieroglyphs. |
Recently made locks are designed to be shim-proof by the manufacturers, although in some cases it is still possible to pick them. This method will work better on older locks. In order to use a shim properly you need to be working with the place where the shackle locks, as working on the hinge will not accomplish anything. Usually the locking mechanism is on the left side if you are looking at the lock with the shackle on top and the dial facing you. You can create a shim for yourself by cutting up a soda can. Use scissors to cut off the top of the can, down the length and then to cut off the bottom. You should be left with a single piece of aluminum that was once the body of the can and is now a wide strip of metal. Turn the aluminum horizontally, so you are cutting the shorter side of the material. This piece will be used to make the shim. Cut a strip a little over one inch wide. If any of the edges are ragged, trim them. Hold the small strip of aluminum horizontally and cut two curves from the bottom, somewhat resembling the letter U. Center the U in the middle of your strip. Do not cut all the way to the top. Cutting from the bottom of the metal around a quarter of an inch from the base of the U, cut diagonally upwards to intersect with the top of the U and remove the triangles of material. The result should be a strip of metal that looks something like the letter M, with the middle of the M curved instead of pointed. This will be the shim. Turn the top of the metal downward an eighth of an inch or so. Then fold the sides upward around the top of the strip of metal. Folding the sides allows you to have a handle on the shim that will not cut your hand with a sharp edge. The U of the shim should face downward. You will want to wrap the shim carefully around the outside first so it molds to the shape of the shaft. When you have got the shape you want, turn the shim so the U is on the inner part of the shackle and your handle is on the outside of it. Remember to do this on the side of the shackle that has the locking mechanism. Using your other hand, slowly work the shim into the crack between the shackle and the lock itself. It will take a few minutes and you should not rush or force it. When you have worked it in as far as it will go, stop. Pinch the shim with one hand. With the other hand, press the shackle down then pull it up. The lock should open. | Consider your lock. Identify where the locking mechanism is. Cut an aluminum can. Cut a strip of metal. Make two curved incisions. Make two diagonal incisions. Fold the sides to make a handle. Gently fold the shim around the shackle of the lock. Press the shackle up as far as it will go and hold it in position with your finger. Pop the lock. |
You'll need a pot large enough for your shirt to float around in, so use the biggest pot you have. Fill it about 2/3 of the way--if you overfill it, water might seep out when you put the shirt in. Let the water get to a rolling boil. You can put white vinegar into the water if your shirt also needs to be cleaned. Pull your shirt inside out to prevent fading, and roll it into a loose ball. Be sure not to tie it into a knot--it will shrink unevenly! To prevent scalding, lower your shirt gently into the water using a pair of tongs. Don't just toss it in the water. Fabric coming in contact with the burner can start a fire. Let your shirt sit in the boiling water for at least five minutes. The longer you keep it in there, the more likely it is to shrink, but don't keep it in the water for more than half an hour. You'll risk damaging the fibers. Be sure that the entire shirt is immersed. Turn the heat off and use a pair of tongs to pull your shirt out. Do this carefully to avoid burning yourself. Hold the shirt over the pot until it stops dripping, then move it away. Let it cool for about five minutes or until it's cool enough to handle. Set up a drying rack and spread your shirt out on it to dry. The rack can be inside or outside, but an outside rack will usually dry faster. If you dry it outside, be sure to turn the shirt inside out to prevent the sun from fading it. Don't hang your shirt--it will stretch where the clothespins are attached. If you want, you can run your shirt through the dryer on the permanent press setting to shrink it even more. Be sure to check your shirt first--it may have already shrunk enough! Try your shirt on and see how it fits. If it's still not small enough, repeat the entire cycle again. You may need to do this 2-3 times depending on how much you want your shirt to shrink. | Boil a large pot of water. Roll your shirt into a ball. Use tongs to lower it into the water. Leave your shirt in the water for at least five minutes. Remove the shirt carefully. Lie it flat on a rack to dry. Use a dryer to shrink it further (optional). Repeat if necessary. |
Include any experience, even voluntary, that you have designing and programming for websites or apps. It is important that you are honest when developing your CV. Don't include false experience or exaggerate. Steer clear of industry jargon and buzzwords. Present clearly what your experience is with out using words such as "synergy" or "creative". Include testimonials of your work and links to code or websites you have developed. Have a friend or colleague review your CV before you apply to jobs. Put your CV online after it has been completed or updated. Try using sites like LinkedIn or Career 2.0. Ask any industry connections you have to look at your CV to see if they know of any opportunities. An online presence for a web developer is vital to a successful career. Put out a side project onto collaborative sites like GitHub. Contribute to open sourced projects on GitHub and similar websites. A prospective employer who sees that a candidate works with others on a web project in their spare time will be an attractive potential employee. Put your highest quality code on your online profiles. Once you have written some code or contributed to a project, you can put this on your CV. You could also start a blog about projects you are working on or trends in web development. Put a link to this on you CV. Potential employers will often look to see if a candidate is keeping up to date on trends and projects in the field. Especially if you are contacted by a recruiter or have applied to a specific job, it is important to know the ins and outs of a company. Know how long a company has been in operation. Make sure you understand the goals and mission of the company. Become familiar with the companies products or services. A potential employer won't want to interview someone who clearly does not know what his company does or how they operate. Many companies will want you to take a technical competency test before or after an interview. Take this seriously, even if the task seems trivial. Companies will want to see if you can code in a particular language or develop a specific type of website. Put as much effort into the exam as you can. You will want to make sure you don't have any errors in your code and that it compiles correctly. Use an online test to deploy your code for the test. This will show a potential employer that you know how to deploy code you have written. Do some of your own research about the company climate. You should try to deduce what the company dress code is, the hours required, and if you will need to travel. Arrive 15 minutes early for an interview. This will show you are punctual and have time management skills. Prepare several questions of your own to ask an interviewer. You should ask questions about the work environment, company culture, what types of projects you will be expected to work on etc. Going to an interview with questions about the job is a good indicator to an employer that you have thought carefully about the interview and the job. Avoid common interview pitfalls. Don't ask about salary or badmouth past employers and colleagues. Don't exaggerate your experience when asked about projects you have worked on. | Prepare and update your curriculum vitae or resume. Put some of the code you have written online. Research tech companies. Spend time on technical tests. Go to any interviews prepared. |
Whitefly traps are available commercially. They are usually bright yellow strips of sticky cardboard, staked or hung above plants. As you might have guessed from this description, they are easy to make yourself as described below. Note that these traps will only catch adult whiteflies, and young wingless nymphs will still remain on the plants and damage leaves. Combine this with other treatments for best results. If you'd rather make your own traps, start by cutting plywood or masonite board into strips roughly 12 inches (30 centimeters) long and 6 in. (15 cm) wide. This size should be suitable for most plants, but you may use smaller ones if you only have a small flowerpot or two to protect. Use any type of paint to make your traps bright yellow, on both sides. Adult whiteflies are attracted to this color. Petroleum jelly mixed with an equal amount of mineral oil or detergent creates a long-lasting sticky adhesive. Alternatively, use a heavy-grade motor oil or a commercial product such as Tanglefoot. Whichever substance you choose, be sure to coat both sides of the trap generously with a paintbrush, so any whitefly landing on the trap will be stuck. Hang them above your plants, or stake them in the ground near your plants. The stakes should be at the same level as the leaves you see the whiteflies feeding on. One trap for every two large vegetable plants or flowerpots is a good guideline. Hopefully, there'll be plenty of dead whiteflies on the trap, along with dead leaves or other debris that gets stuck to them. Wash with soap and water or scrape the traps regularly to remove these, and reapply the sticky substance so you can catch more pests. After the whitefly population is mostly dead, and you only see a few on the traps, take down the traps. Because the traps also have the potential to kill whitefly predators, they are not recommended for a low level infestation, unless the predators fail to keep the whiteflies in control. | Purchase whitefly traps (optional). Cut your own traps instead. Paint your traps bright yellow. Coat both sides of the trap with a sticky substance. Place them above plants. Clean the traps periodically. Remove the traps when the whiteflies are mostly gone. |
There are a lot of poems focused on the theme of death, grief, or sympathy that are appropriate for funerals. Think about whether the deceased person had any favorite poets or specific poems. Pick one that reflects the deceased person and their passions or personality. You could also write your own short poem about the person if you want to express your own emotions. If you don't have room to include an entire poem, use 1 or 2 of the most meaningful lines from the piece instead. Choose a phrase that the person who passed away was known for, as long as it's appropriate for the occasion. For example, you could use what Grandma Jane said every time she put a pie in the oven: “Everything tastes better with love!” Only use quotes or phrases that most people will be familiar with. Avoid inside jokes that only you know. If the famous phrase includes curse words or something inappropriate, or if it could offend someone in the audience, don't include it. If you have something you want to say to the person who passed, use the eulogy as an opportunity to share it. Keep it to 2 to 3 sentences and make sure it contains a message that the rest of the audience can relate to. For example, now is not the time to tell Grandma Jane that you stained her good apron. Instead, say something like, “Grandma, I’ll miss your blueberry pie, but more than that, I’ll miss the way you used to hug me when I was sad or how your laugh was the best sound in the world. I can't wait to see you again one day.” Look up towards the sky while you address the person to feel more connected to their spirit. If religion was a big part of their life and beliefs, incorporate it into your eulogy by ending with a quote from a spiritual leader or a passage from a religious text. For example, if they were Christian, you might use a Bible verse as the final sentence. You could also end the eulogy with a brief prayer in the deceased person's honor. Only include themes that you’re comfortable with. If you didn't share the same beliefs as the person who passed, choose a different way to end your eulogy. | Recite a short poem if the person who passed away loved poetry. End with a quote from the deceased if they had a famous saying. Address the deceased person directly for an extra emotional ending. Use words of faith if the deceased person was religious. |
There are two versions of the Reddit mobile site: reddit.com/.compact and m.reddit.com. You can reply to messages on either one, but you can only compose a new message on the compact site. On the compact site, just click the envelope in the top right. On the regular mobile site, touch the "hamburger" menu icon in the top right (three horizontal lines). In the drop down menu that appears, select the Inbox button, with an envelope symbol. Select the "messages" tab to read messages other users have sent you. To reply to a message, follow these instructions: Compact site: touch the gear icon to the right of a message, then touch "reply." Type your message and hit "send." Basic site: touch the blue "reply" button underneath a message. Type your message into the text field and hit "send." Touch the "send a private message" button at the top of the inbox screen. Fill out every field, including the "are you human?" Captcha, then hit send. | Visit the compact site (recommended). Visit your inbox. Reply to a message. Compose a new message. |
Sometimes when vaginal pH is out of balance, you may develop a bacterial infection such as bacterial vaginosis. The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include: A foamy, often yellowish vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, often described as a “fishy” smell A burning sensation when you urinate Itchiness and irritation around the vagina Symptoms of a yeast infection are similar to those of bacterial vaginosis. These symptoms include: An abnormal white vaginal discharge that may be either watery or thick and chunky (often described as looking like cottage cheese) Itching and burning of the vagina and labia Painful urination Redness and swelling of the area just outside of the vagina Painful intercourse Infections with the trichomonas organism are common as well. Keep in mind that many people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms. Symptoms of trichomoniasis (sometimes called “trich”) in women may include: A frothy or foamy yellow or a gray-green colored vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant smell Vaginal itching Pain with urination If you think you may have a vaginal infection due to the smell or feeling of your vagina, then you should make an appointment with your doctor or gynecologist for a diagnosis. You should also see a doctor if you develop serious symptoms. Make sure that you call your physician right away if: There is no improvement in your symptoms within 2-3 days You develop a fever You experience difficulty or pain on urination Sexual activity is painful or very uncomfortable You have abdominal pain | Watch for symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. Check for symptoms of a yeast infection. Identify trichomoniasis symptoms. See a doctor for a diagnosis. |
Your calf muscles make up the back of your lower leg. They are important to doing a split because they're attached to the hamstrings, and if the calves are tight they'll inhibit the hamstrings' stretching ability. Sit on the floor with your right leg extended in front of you. Bend your right knee slightly and grab the ball of your foot with both hands. Slowly pull back at the ball of your foot as far as you can. Hold the position for about 20 seconds, then release the pose. Repeat for your left leg. The hamstring is attached to your calf muscles, and is an important component in performing a Chinese split. Sit on the floor with your right leg extended in front of you. Grab your right heel with both hands and slowly straighten your leg straight ahead of you. Bend forward while exhaling, slowly bring your chest as close to your right knee as you can. Keep your leg extended straight ahead so that you feel the tension in the back of your leg. Hold the stretch for about 20 seconds, then release the pose. Repeat for your left leg. This stretch will build off of the previous two stretches, helping you get your calves and hamstrings as flexible as possible. Kneel on your left knee with your right leg straight ahead of you. Keep your right heel on the ground and the toes on your right foot pointed straight upward. With your back as straight as possible, reach toward your toes, or as close to your toes as you can reach. Hold the stretch for around 20 seconds, or as long as you comfortably can. Then release the pose, and repeat for your left leg. | Do a seated calf stretch. Practice a seated hamstring stretch. Try a kneeling hamstring stretch. |
The most important thing is that you keep drawing. Try to avoid falling into the trap of getting really into the activity for a few weeks and then tailing off. Make it a part of your daily routine. Maybe it's in the morning right after you get up. You can try to draw scenes from your dreams, and it's a really relaxing way to start the morning. Maybe you prefer drawing in the evening before you go to bed. Whatever works, but choosing a time will help make establishing a routine easier. It's important to spend a decent amount of time drawing. Keep looking for new exercises and things to draw so you avoid getting bored. The more time you commit the better you’ll be in the end. | Stay consistent. Choose a time every day when you draw. Draw for 20 or 30 minutes each session. |
If you’re still on the Discord page in the App Store, tap OPEN. Otherwise, tap the blue or purple icon with a white game controller (labeled “Discord”) on your home screen. It's at the bottom of the screen. If you already have a Discord account, tap Login, enter your email address and password, tap Login, and then skip ahead to the next part. You'll need to fill out the registration form by doing the following: Username — Tap the "What should everyone call you?" text box, then type in your preferred username. If the username is already taken, you'll be prompted to choose a new name. Email address — Tap the "Email" text box, then type in a working email address. Password — Tap the "Password" text box, then type in a password you want to use. It's at the bottom of the page. When prompted, tap either Allow to enable notifications or Don't Allow to block notifications. It's in the middle of the screen. This will vary, but usually consists of a challenge in which you need to select all of a specific type of image (e.g., cars). In order to complete the Discord setup, you'll need to verify that your email address is valid: Open your email inbox. Tap the "Verify Email Address for Discord" email from Discord. Tap the purple Verify Email button in the email. Check the "I'm not a robot" box when prompted. | Open Discord. Tap Register. Enter your account details. Tap Create an account. Allow or disable notifications. Tap the "I'm not a robot" box. Complete the "I'm not a robot" verification. Verify your email address. |
Many emo hair styles start with a deep side part. Hold a comb up at the outside of your eyebrow, then slide the comb through your hair from your hairline to the crown of your head. Comb your hair on either side of the part and use hairspray to hold your hair in place. If you have long bangs, part them so they'll fall over one eye. After you part your hair, take the front section of your hair and comb it slightly forward to it falls across your forehead. Sweep the hair to the side so it looks like long bangs, then use bobby pins near your ear to hold the hair in place. Most emo hair is worn straight to emphasize the choppy layers. If your hair is naturally curly or wavy, you can straighten your hair with a flat iron. You can also wear it natural and only straighten your bangs. to get extra volume at the top. Lift a section of your hair, then comb it backwards towards the roots. Do this several times until you see a visible lift in your hair. Carefully smooth the very top layer of your hair over the backcombed section, then hairspray it to hold it in place. You can also purchase a root volumizer at a drug store or beauty supply store to help you get more lift. These are usually a powder or foam that you apply to the roots of your hair. Backcombing damages your hair and makes it more susceptible to tangling, so do not do this regularly. Emo hairstyles are often accented with colorful plastic barrettes. Popular barrette styles include brightly-colored bows and plastic skulls. Wear them clipped into your bangs or just above your ear. Most emo kids dye their hair black or bleach it platinum blonde, usually with some brightly-colored accents mixed in. Some popular color combinations are black with blue or red streaks and blonde with pink streaks or darker horizontal stripes, known as “coon tails." Don't feel pressured to do this, though — plenty of emo kids embrace their natural hair color. If you’ve never dyed your hair before, consider visiting a salon to have it professionally done. If you want to dye your hair at home, make sure you carefully follow all packaging instructions. To get the look without the commitment, try colorful clip-on extensions or temporary hair color like hair chalk or colored hair spray. | Give yourself a deep side part. Use bobby pins to get the look of bangs if you don't have them. Wear your hair super-straight or wavy with straight bangs. Backcomb your hair Use cute hair accessories if you want. Experiment with your hair color. |
Teddy bears love to go to movies and sleepovers. Make sure he/she doesn't wander off when your not looking. Bears aren't very good with direction and can't get home by themselves. Teddy's love cuddles make sure you sleep with your teddy. Make pajamas, slippers, and an eye mask for the teddy. | Take your teddy wherever you go. Hug and kiss your teddy before you go to bed. Talk to your teddy about your feelings. |
There is a narrow end on each of the cells that is holding the larvae and jelly inside. Use a sharp knife to cut off these ends. Keep the flat edge of the knife flush with the edge of the cell as you cut. You can cut them off 1 at a time or cut several at once by running the knife down the edges of the cells. Look for the slightly coiled larvae in the center of each of the cells. It will look like a very fat, short worm. It is important to remove the larvae before you harvest the royal jelly. This will help to keep the jelly pure. Grasp the larvae with the tweezers or forceps and pull them out of each of the cells. Do not put the larvae into the same container as your royal jelly. Use a separate container for them. What is left in each of the cells is the royal jelly. Use a small spatula to scrape the jelly out. For very small amounts, you can also use a pipette to suck the jelly out of 1 cell at a time. This may take a while depending on how many cells are in the frame. As you collect the jelly, place it into a collection container, such as a glass jar with a lid. If you are collecting a large amount of jelly at once, then you may want to put the container on ice to prevent it from spoiling. Royal jelly spoils within a couple of hours left unrefrigerated, so you may even want to collect smaller amounts at a time and place them into a refrigerator as you go. | Use a knife to cut the open narrow part of each of the cells. Pull the larvae out of the cells using tweezers or small forceps. Remove the remaining royal jelly from the cells with a small spatula. Place the royal jelly into a glass storage container. |
. This will be your base, and will help make your eyeshadow smoother. You will need about 2 teaspoons worth of mica powder. You can use all one color, or a combination of different colors. At this point, you can also add more sericite if you'd like a lighter color. Many mica powders also come with measuring scoops as well. Here are some color combination ideas to get you started: Light brown: ⅛ teaspoon honeyed beige mica, 1 mini scoop patina sheen mica, 1 mini scoop cappuccino mica, and 3 mini scoops pearly white mica. Dark brown: ⅛ teaspoon honeyed beige mica, 1 mini scoop patina sheen mica, 7 mini scoops cappuccino mica, and 4 mini scoops luster black mica. Pearly-white: 1 ¾ teaspoon sericite and ½ teaspoon pearly white mica. Golden-pink: 2 teaspoons rose-gold mica. Shimmering green: ¾ teaspoon sericite and ½ teaspoon shamrock green mica. Because mica powders are so fine, sifting them through a sieve won't work very well. Simply stir them with a small spoon or stir stick until they are evenly mixed together. The alcohol will help clump all of the ingredients together. It will eventually evaporate, leaving behind a compact eyeshadow. If you'd like a more professional finish, press the paste flat with a coin wrapped in cotton fabric. This will create that nice texture that many store-bought eyeshadows have. Once the alcohol evaporates and the powder dries, your eyeshadow is ready to use. Keep in mind that the eyeshadow will still be fragile, and won't hold up to being kept in a purse or bag, where it is knocked around. | Start with ¼ teaspoon sericite in a small, clean bowl. Add your mica powders. Mix the powders well until there are no clumps left. Add ½ teaspoon of 99% isopropyl alcohol. Scoop the paste into mini jars or a clean makeup compact. Leave the container open overnight. |
In order to sell shoes, you gotta have shoes to sell. You could buy them directly from a distributor or you could even make them yourself. Just make sure you're getting them for a good rate! You'll need a variety of shoes in just about every size, and multiples at that. This is a large investment, especially if you can't sell them all. If you don't have thousands of dollars to spend on fancy kicks, team up with an existing shoe seller that needs your expertise. With technology these days, almost anyone is capable of almost anything. Whether you have three pairs of shoes to sell or 30,000, you can get your product online. You'll need some sort of storefront to do so – here are the major ones to consider: Your own website eBay Etsy Craigslist Google Shopping campaign No one will buy the shoe if they know nothing about it. If it's lacking in description, not only is it a deterrent to buy, but it comes off as shady, too, making your website or ad look sketchy – why would a seller purposefully withhold information? Here's what to consider: List the manufacturer's original size and its international equivalents. If the original size is not known, list length and width measurements inside and out. Describe the color, type (dress, casual, athletic, etc.) and style (oxford, brogue, pump, etc.) as accurately as possible. List the materials the shoe is made from and describe the method of construction if possible. If the shoes are not new, describe the condition specifically noting any flaws. Take clear, well-lit photographs from all angles and show as many as you can. Size is only important for fit. Shoe buyers are usually most interested in style, so photos are very important. Get good photos taken of your shoes, hiring a photographer if you have to. They should be realistic, but flattering. Make sure each shoe is against a white background and every detail can be seen from various angles. Sometimes brands differ in their sizing (length and width) from the norm. If this is the case, include these details, like the length of useable sole. That means measure the shoe inside along the insole from heel to toe. A 9 or 39 in one brand can differ significantly from another. Let's say a Steve Madden 9 may measure 9 and 3/4" while a Jimmy Choo 39 may measure 9 and 7/8". Small differences do matter, especially when buying through a screen. If you include the insole measurement it can save some back and forth questioning with buyers. When it comes to the condition of used shoes, give as accurate a description and documentation as possible. If the shoes are not new, "gently used or worn" can be rather non-descript. Explain how they are used – i.e. "worn twice; some wear on tread, minor scratches on heel, but leather upper pristine." This grants the customer a sense of solace and makes you appear responsible and honest. Include photos of any flaws or wear. This can help avoid an angry buyer down the line who may feel they were not well-informed and were duped. Small additions such as those to your listings can help avoid delayed contact with buyers or potential buyers who may have questions. The more complete your listing the more attractive it will be to others. If your shoes are a reasonable cost but your shipping rates are outrageous, your customers will find somewhere else to go that's more reasonable. Offer them several options, ranging from super-quick delivery to something cheaper and not so speedy. And make sure the shoes can get there without incurring any damage. Sometimes you can ship items like shoes for less without the box. It's always nice for buyers to have more than one shipping option. Allowing them to choose if they want the original shoe box or not is a good option for saving a little on shipping. If you're a budding entrepreneur (and even if you're not), you'll need a way to get your shoes, well, on the feet of potential customers. Offer deals to first-time buyers and returning buyers. Purchase ad space on other websites, like Facebook. Get word of mouth going in your area so you can slowly expand your audience. Shoes aren't in the same category as a lot of other things – they're something that customers are always looking for a discount on. If you're having trouble selling a specific style, brand, or size of shoe, slap a discount sticker on it. You may see it fly off your shelves at its new cost. | Get or create an inventory of shoes. Open up a shop online. Include all the necessary details in the description of the product. Give each shoe a few photos. Include brand-specific differences, too. If the shoes are used, be honest. Work out the appropriate shipping rates. Offer deals and market your site. |
Sometimes we just need a little reassurance and a friendly voice to help us relax. If calming yourself does not work, try to call a friend (if a friend is available). Hopefully, the soothing voice on the other end of the phone will help put you at ease and help you get to sleep. Make sure to call someone who is already familiar with your anxiety problems so you won't need to explain your situation. Try talking to a friend who will only listen and not add more to the conversation. Talking to someone who will make you worry more will not help you. Always make sure to call your friend the next day after you’ve settled down and thank them for their time. One way to get to sleep when anxious is to take melatonin supplements. Melatonin is a chemical that naturally occurs in our bodies and helps us go to sleep. If you’re lucky, a little melatonin will go a long way and put you to sleep in a jiffy. Melatonin is sold over the counter in 1, 2, 3, and 5 milligram tablets. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using melatonin before you take it. Do not take melatonin with alcohol or other controlled substances. If your anxiety is consistently undermining your ability to get to sleep, you should talk to a medical professional. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a specialist or diagnose your problem. If anxiety undermines your ability to sleep consistently over a short amount of time, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. Be truthful and honest with your doctor about what is causing your anxiety. If appropriate, seek help from a psychologist or psychiatrist. A doctor might put you on anxiety medicines or prescription sleep aids. One way to deal with persistent anxiety that interferes with your sleep is to get professional mental health counseling. A mental health counselor (whether a counselor, a psychiatrist, or a psychologist) will talk to you and help you identify the source of your anxiety. Psychiatrists might choose to treat you with medication. Many counselors or psychologists will allow you to talk about your problems and work through them in a structured environment. Some counselors might choose cognitive behavioral therapy, a technique widely used to treat anxiety. If you’ve got a pet in your household, you may want to consider recruiting them and stationing them nearby to make you feel relaxed and loved. Who knows, your dog's snoring might relax you and help put you to sleep. Lure your dog nearby with a treat or a bone. If it's okay with you, invite them to sleep in the bed with you. Try to get your family cat to snuggle with you. It is possible that your cat's purring might soothe you and put you to sleep. Relocate yourself to the vicinity of your gerbil or ferret's habitat. Just being near a cute little animal might help to relax you and relieve your anxiety. | Call a friend. Try melatonin supplements. Talk to your doctor. Seek mental health counseling. Recruit the family pet. |
Cheer on your favorite sports team at the top of your lungs, or go to a loud concert and try to have a conversation with your friend. Use a loud voice for a long time and you will likely hear the effects the next day. You may need to continue speaking at a high volume for several hours to achieve a hoarse voice. Your voice will return to normal in a day or two. It heals more quickly with the use of throat spray, lozenges and hydrating with 64 ounces of water per day. When you sing, your vocal chords vibrate. The higher the pitch the more rapid the vibrations. Too much of these vibrations can cause irritation to the vocal folds, which will fail to come completely together, leaving your voice raspy. You will need to sing beyond your vocal range to achieve this goal. Sing a note as high as your voice can reach, then push it further with as much breath as you can muster. Continue this for several hours. Whispering can be more stressful on the voice than speaking normally. When you whisper, you squeeze the vocal chords together more tightly and cause strain on your voice. Crying for an extended period of time will take its toll on your voice. This is especially the case with children or infants who have been crying all night. Their voice will likely be hoarse by the morning. | Yell a lot. Sing in a high key. Speak in a whisper. Cry a lot. |
The head of your golf club should rest on the ground while you are positioning the starting grip of your left hand. The grip of the club should rest across the palm of your left hand. The heel of your hand, where it connects to the wrist, should be even with the end of the handle. If you find holding the end of the club even with the heel of your hand uncomfortable, you might improve your grip by leaving ¼" (.64 cm) of the handle extending beyond the heel of your hand. With the club still resting across your left palm and the heel of that hand even with the end of the club's grip, wrap your fingers around the grip. Your fingers should have no space between them, and your thumb should be lined up with the shaft. The last three fingers (pinkie, ring, and middle) of your left hand will form the foundation of your grip. These fingers should be firm against the club. The knuckles of your pinkie, ring, and middle fingers should be mostly visible while gripping the club in this fashion, when viewed from the side of the club opposite your left hand. Your pinkie finger will serve as the anchor for the grip of your right hand. You should place your right pinkie finger so that it fits snugly between the knuckle of the forefinger and middle finger on your left hand. Curl the remaining three fingers of your right hand around the grip so there is no space between your fingers. The thumb of your right hand should be positioned over the thumb of your left hand, so they are both in alignment along the length of the shaft. Your hold on the club should be firm, but relaxed. Gripping the club too tightly can hinder your swing, while gripping too loosely may cause the club to fly free of your hands while swinging. | Take the club in your left hand. Arrange the fingers of your left hand. Orient your right hand with your pinkie finger. Add your remaining fingers to the grip of the club. |
People don't want to pay more than this for a book at a yard sale, unless it's a beautiful hardcover coffee table book. Display your books spine-out in an attractive box or on a bookshelf that's also for sale. You may want to consider having a laptop or DVD player handy so people can make sure the DVDs work before they fork over the cash. Display the DVDs in their original cases. Keep in mind that CD sales have gone down, so these aren't the hot commodity they used to be. You could try to sell bundles of CDs by the same artist for a little more if your aim is to sell them off as quickly as possible. If you have cassette tapes, go even lower; these probably won't move for more than $1. Sell records at $2 - $3, unless you have a very rare record that is still in good condition (in which case you may want to consider taking it to a record store to trade it in - you might make more cash that way). Some rare or expensive games might sell for more, but in general your games won't go for more than $10. Make sure your magazines are cheap, especially old ones, $0.50 or $1 are most appropriate | Price books at $1. Price DVDs at $5. Price CDs at $3. Price games at $5 - $10. |
Find a place where the item will be undisturbed and sheltered from any rain. An outside location in the direct sunlight is best. Allow the item to sit for a couple of days. The butter's oil will soften up and break up the stain. The salt from the butter, coupled with the sunlight, will help to lift the stain. Wash the fabric in the washing machine. Put a regular amount of laundry detergent in the washing machine and set it to use hot water. Do not include other items in the washing machine so that you don't risk any transfer of the ink to another item. If the fabric is not washable (vinyl, for example), wipe away the butter with a clean damp cloth. Apply a small amount of gentle laundry detergent to the cloth to help clean off the butter. The stain should be gone, but if there is still a trace, repeat the process of applying butter to the stain. Wash the fabric again and if the stain is gone, then proceed to dry the fabric as usual. | Set the fabric item in the sunlight. Check the fabric before drying. |
Turn your skateboard on its side. Use a pair of pliers to hold 1 of the bolts on 1 of your trucks in place. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the corresponding screw on the top side of the board. Twist the screwdriver until the screw is completely out. Repeat this 3 more times to remove 1 truck, and then remove the other truck using the same method. Locate the 2 screw holes closest to 1 end of the skateboard deck. Then, cut off 1 foot (0.30 m) or so of fishing line with a pair of scissors. Hold the deck with the underside facing you and feed 1 end of the fishing line through 1 hole. Then, feed it back towards you through the other hole. The screw holes in your deck are there because they previously allowed screws to hold the deck and trucks together. Fishing line can be slippery, so make sure to tie a knot that will hold, such as a granny knot. Don't tie it too close to the holes in the deck, but instead provide a little slack between the knot and the deck to make hanging it easier. Hold a nail against a point on your wall where you'd like the top of the deck to be located. Then, use a hammer to carefully hammer the nail into the wall. Stop once the head of the nail is almost, but not quite, flush against the wall. Hang the fishing line on the nail between the nail head and the wall. If you're hanging multiple skateboard decks, you may want to use measuring tape and a pencil to find out where on the wall the boards should be hung in order to be evenly spaced out. Instead of hammering a nail into the wall after you've tied a knot in the fishing line, use a pencil to draw a horizontal line on the wall that's level with the floor where you'd like your skateboard to be hung. Press a command hook, or something similar, onto the center of the line. Then, hang your fishing line on the hook. If you can't make holes in your walls, this may be a great alternative. | Remove your skateboard's trucks. Feed a piece of fishing line through the holes in your deck. Tie a knot with the ends of the fishing line. Hammer a nail into the wall and hook the fishing line on it. Hang the fishing line from wall hooks to avoid making holes. |
If you experience frequent urination, or worry about certain situations in which urgent urination may be an issue, you may want to invest in a hospital bottle. These devices are built with an angled opening to make it easier to urinate in without spilling. They are also very large and can usually accommodate multiple urinations. Hospital bottles are available online or through licensed medical providers. They can usually be purchased for a relatively low cost. In choosing a bottle, it's important to select a bottle that is an appropriate size. While it's impossible to accurately predict precisely how much urine you will excrete, you can ensure that your bottle is large enough to contain an average person's urine volume. Every person's body is different, but urine volumes generally range between 120 ml and 465 ml, or approximately four to 16 fluid ounces. Choose a bottle that can hold at least 465 ml, or approximately 16 ounces. If the bottle is bigger than that, it shouldn't be a problem. Remember: it's better for a bottle to be too big than too small. The average soda bottle size is 12 fluid ounces, or approximately 355 ml. Larger soda bottles come in 1.75 liter sizes (1750 ml, or approximately 59 fluid ounces), but remember that a soda bottle of any size will have a very narrow opening. Sports drink bottles like Gatorade and Powerade tend to have a wider mouth. For example, Gatorade offers a 20 fluid ounce (approximately 591 ml) bottle designed to have a wide mouth opening. Because of this, many people prefer using sports drinks bottles to urinate into. Whether you're alone in a car or tent, or have others with you, it's important to mark your designated pee bottle to avoid any potential confusion. You can keep it simple by drawing a big "X" on the bottle in permanent marker, or be more explicit in your message (like "Do not drink," for example). Female urination devices, or FUDs, are essentially small funnels built for women to urinate standing up or into a bottle. There are many brands of FUDs, including GoGirl and Freshette, which can be used by women who need to urinate but can't find a toilet. To use an FUD, simply hold the funnel under your vagina, relatively close to your body. Urinate into the device, and angle the narrow end into the mouth of a bottle. You can find an FUD online or at many retail stores, including outdoor gear stores. In addition to the actual bottle, you'll need to bring adequate cleanup supplies. If you're a woman, this will mean bringing toilet paper or tissues to wipe up with. You'll also need soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, regardless of gender. | Invest in a hospital bottle. Choose an appropriate size. Mark your bottle. Consider using an FUD. Bring cleanup supplies. |
If you want to recover quickly, rest your vocal chords as much as possible. Talking can strain the muscles, which aggravates inflammation. Do not whisper. Contrary to popular belief, whispering doubles the stress on the larynx. Speak softly or write down what you have to say. For a speedy recovery from laryngitis, it's important to remain hydrated and keep your throat moist to relieve irritation. Drink lots of liquids and try sucking on lozenges or chewing gum. When the throat is particularly sore, warm fluids can be soothing. Try drinking lukewarm water, soup, or warm tea with honey. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can actually increase dryness and irritation. Sucking lozenges and chewing gum help increase the production of saliva, which will relieve throat irritation. Gargling—holding lukewarm water in the mouth, tilting the head back and using the muscles in the throat to make an “ahhhh” sound—can also quickly ease some of your symptoms. To experience the most benefit and recover from your laryngitis quickly, gargle several times a day for several minutes at a time. Try gargling with warm water and ½ teaspoon of salt dissolved in the water to increase saliva production, promote healing, and relieve your symptoms faster. You can also gargle with a tablet of Aspirin dissolved in a glass of lukewarm water for pain relief. It is important to avoid swallowing the aspirin, and this mixture should not be given to children under the age of 16 to avoid the risk of choking. Some people recommend gargling mouthwash, since it is supposed to kill germs and bacteria in your mouth. Another gargling home remedy people is to try is a mixture of equal parts water and vinegar, which is thought to kill bacteria and fungi that may cause laryngitis. Smoke contributes to further inflammation of the larynx, as it will irritate and dry out the throat. Laryngitis sufferers are encouraged to quit smoking and avoid staying around smokers. Moist air can help lubricate the throat's airways and decrease inflammation, so try inhaling steam or using an air humidifier to alleviate your laryngitis. Turn on the hot water in the shower so there is plenty of steam, and spend 15 to 20 minutes inhaling the steam. You can also try inhaling the steam over a bowl of hot water. It often helps to put a towel over your head so the steam does not dissipate as quickly. Herbs have long been used to treat sore throat and other symptoms related to laryngitis, but they can cause side effects, especially when they interact with other supplements or medications. While it's best to talk with a health care professional about whether or not it is safe to use herbs to treat your laryngitis, there is a list below of some of the herbs thought to provide relief from laryngitis. Eucalyptus can soothe an irritated throat. Use fresh leaves to drink as a tea or use as a gargle. Do not drink eucalyptus oil as it is poisonous. Peppermint is similar to eucalyptus and can help treat common colds and sore throats. Do not use peppermint or menthol with infants and do not take peppermint oil by mouth. Licorice is used as a treatment for sore throat. However, consult with your doctor before eating licorice especially if you are taking medications such as aspirin or warfarin. This may affect people who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or who have heart, liver or kidney disease. Slippery elm is thought to relieve throat irritation since it contains mucilage that coats the throat, but scientific evidence for this herbal remedy is limited. To test it on your laryngitis symptoms, mix 1 teaspoon of the powdered extract in a cup of warm water and sip slowly. Try to hold the mixture in your mouth for as long as possible before swallowing. Slippery elm might also impact the way your body absorbs medication, so talk with a healthcare expert and avoid taking other medication with slippery elm. You should also avoid this herb if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. | Rest the vocal chords. Stay hydrated and keep your throat moist. Gargle. Avoid irritants such as smoke. Inhale steam or use air humidifiers. Try herbal remedies. |
The mortarboard (the square piece on the crown of the cap) is meant to be worn offset in a diamond shape. The front and back of the cap will usually be indicated by the design of the headpiece—look for the slight taper in the forehead area and the elastic band in the rear. Situate the cap so that the front corner of the mortarboard is centered on your forehead. If you’re still not sure which way it goes, take a look inside the brim. The manufacturer often includes basic directions for how to wear the cap properly. Once the cap is on your head, the mortarboard should be flat and level with the ground. If it's not, you may need to tilt it slightly to straighten it out. Double check that the band of the headpiece is symmetrical and comes to a stop about an inch above your eyebrows. Don't push the cap too far forward or back on your head or let it lean to one side. To test whether your cap is level, try placing a lightweight object on top and see if it stays in place. If the cap doesn't have a fixed tassel, or it doesn't arrive preassembled, you’ll need to put it on yourself. To do this, simply loop the circular end of the tassel over the raised button in the center of the mortarboard. It should be able to slide freely around the button without coming loose. Give the tassel a couple gentle tugs to make sure it's secure. At the beginning of the ceremony, the tassel should fall on the right side of the cap (unless otherwise specified). Once everyone in the class has been announced, you and your fellow grads will flip it around to the left side, signifying your transition from student to graduate. Some schools and programs may do things a little differently. Be sure that you’re clear about your school's established practices prior to the big day. Keep the tassel out of your line of sight and resist the urge to mess with it as much as possible. Once you've got your cap and gown on, try not to fidget with them too much. They may not be the most comfortable, but you'll only have to wear them for a couple of hours. When it comes time to remove your cap, do it in style—new graduates traditionally toss their caps into the air as a celebratory gesture when the ceremony draws to a close. Resist the urge to remove your cap for any reason once the ceremony is underway, unless it's for the singing of the National Anthem. You can hold onto your cap if you'd rather be wearing it when it comes time to take pictures. In fact, this will definitely be a good idea if your regalia is rented! | Arrange the cap so that the point is in front. Make sure the cap sits evenly. Attach the tassel. Position the tassel correctly. Leave your cap on for the duration of the ceremony. |
Don't do this unless you have something separating you from the person knocking, as they could forcefully push themselves in once you've unlocked and opened the door. If the person knocking is someone you don't recognize and they're claiming to be a police officer or utility worker, ask them to show you the proper badge or paperwork to prove their identity. Grab their credentials through the crack in your door or examine them closely through the security door to see if they're valid. Be skeptical of wrinkled or dirty uniforms. If someone is claiming to be a police officer, check to see that their police badge isn't a fake and that they have the proper police gear like a hat, radio, and utility belt. If you see anything that looks off, call the company the person claims to be with or contact the police and ask them to verify their identity. Have them wait outside while you make the call and don't open the door. Don't feel pressured to let them inside while you place the call. You can say to the person outside: “I just called for an ambulance/tow truck. They'll be here any minute to help you.” If you've determined the person outside has a valid reason for being there, go ahead and open the door. Let them in if they need to come inside, but keep an eye out for any suspicious activity once they're in your home. If you notice something suspicious or your feel uncomfortable at any time after you let someone in your home, leave immediately. Go to your neighbor's house or a safe public place and call the police. | Open the door a crack if you have a security door or chain lock. Ask to see their credentials. Look for signs that they aren't who they say they are. Offer to call for help if someone is hurt or their car is broken down. Open the door once you're confident it's safe. Leave immediately if you feel like you're in danger. |
When you blush, you can quickly help fade the redness by relaxing your muscles, particularly in your shoulders and neck. Try to let go of the tension that you are suddenly holding on to. Keep your posture upright and your legs balanced. In order to relax, try: Remembering to breathe in and out (deeply if you can). Reminding yourself that this isn't the first time you have blushed and it probably won't be the last time. This can be oddly comforting. Smiling. Smiling may help as our cheeks naturally redden when we smile; smiling also helps us feel happier, which may destroy any social anxiety. Many people fixate on their blushing when it happens, worsening their social anxiety. And research shows that the more we think about blushing, the more we blush. If you can find a way to stop fixating on blushing, chances are you'll actually blush less! If a person's on a date and they do something incredibly awkward, one way that they'll save the situation is by calling attention to it: "Well, now, that was clumsy. I promise I'm only a klutz half of the time!" By calling attention to the awkwardness and putting it out in the open, they've unmasked it. The awkwardness usually leaves right then and there. You can do the same thing with blushing. It's obviously not something you can do every time, in every situation, but consider it a tool you can use. Your blushing often gets worse because you're afraid of people uncovering your anxiety. If you defuse the anxiety before other people have time to realize it, you have no reason to blush anymore. In order to help you feel both cooler (as in physically colder, but also street-wise) and to distract you from the blushing itself, try several thought exercises: Imagine jumping in an ice-cold lake. Imagine diving deep down to the bottom of the lake while feeling the cold water wash over your limbs and skin. It'll help you cool down and should relax you a bit. Imagine people in their underwear. For some odd reason, this public-speaking trick really works. It makes you feel like everyone else is human, and that you're not the only one who makes mistakes. More often than not, it'll make you chuckle. Compare your situation to other people in the world. You feel embarrassed because you need to get up and talk in front of your class, perhaps. That's a piece of cake compared to fighting for your life or struggling to find food. Remind yourself of how good you have it. | Snap out of it by relaxing your body. Don't fixate on blushing. Consider calling attention to it. Try rehearsing thought exercises. |
Come up with stories you want to cover--be they written or photo stories. Decide how many photo-only sections of the magazine you want to have (if any.) Even if you don't have the content yet, you can still map out each page. Do mock-ups of the layout--use "lorem ipsum" text to fill in the empty spots (latin text that many publications use as placeholders for articles before the actual article is finished,) drop in pictures from the internet as picture placeholders—anything that lets you visualize and plan your first issue. Armed with your mock-up, your writers and designers will know what to create, your marketing and sales people will know what to sell, and your publishing people will be able to start pricing things out and getting bids. While your staff is creating the content for the first issue, rough-plan the next 6 publications. It's easy to get started, but deadlines in the publishing industry come fast. If you're really prepared, you will have the second magazine ready to finish as soon as the first one is out the door. Always try to stay at least one month ahead of schedule. Sometimes, you will have to cut stories because of space issues, content issues, relevance issues...the list goes on. That doesn't mean those stories won't be able to be used in the future. Maybe a freelance writer came across a story about a Christmas tree farm that inexplicably gets visited by a herd of wild reindeer every Christmas eve. But you are currently publishing your July issue. No worries--stick it in your ‘To Be Used’ article log and plan on running it in the December issue. . As you're about to launch your magazine, put up a website. It doesn't have to be elaborate, at least not at first, but it will give people a place to see teasers to your publication and the content before they buy it. It'll also be a place where you can have an active community forum for feedback and commentary—invaluable if you want to grow into a successful publication. Set your website up so that some of the articles are open to public browsers, but others require a subscription to your magazine to be viewed. Now that you have your team in place, the design firmed up, and content creators ready to create, make your first issue. You'll inevitably have kinks to work out, but the only way to know that is to do it. It'll be a process you'll never forget, but at the end, you'll have a magazine! | Plan your first issue. Plan for future issues. Create a catalog for articles and stories you can use in the future. Launch a website Build your magazine. |
It's very easy to get prequalified for a loan. Large banks will let you start the prequalification process online. Type in the name of any bank and “mortgage prequalification” into Google. At the website, you’ll find a phone number or a link you can click to get started. You can also be prequalified by stopping into a bank and asking to speak to a loan officer. Don't limit yourself to banks, though. You can also try lenders, brokers, and credit unions, among others. The lender will ask for basic information, such as your name, phone number, and current address. You will also be asked how much you want to finance. Some lenders will then follow up with you for information about your income, assets, and debts. Other banks will have you submit all of this information online. The prequalification process is very simple. Based on the information you provide, the lender will tell you how much you can borrow. Realize that the lender isn't making a promise to lend this amount, or to even to lend to you at all. While prequalification usually gives you a loan amount, keep in mind that this is actually for a certain monthly payment. Keep that in mind when shopping toward the upper limit of your prequalification, as taxes and insurance vary for every property and could make you qualify for less or more than your prequalification letter. | Visit lender websites or a bank. Provide information. Receive your results. |
Using a toothbrush or sponge, wash the burner grates that were soaking in the sink. Most of the grime will wipe away fairly easy since they have been soaking for several minutes. Set the clean burners off to the side. Using the same toothbrush or sponge, wash the burner caps. Set them off to the side with the burners. With fresh, warm water, thoroughly rinse the burner grates and caps. Be sure rinse away all of the soapy residue. If the burners still aren't clean after using dish soap, try a heavy-duty degreaser instead. Set the burner grates and caps on a mat to air dry. If you want the pieces to dry quickly, wipe them dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Once the parts are completely dry, place them back on the stovetop in their proper positions. Your stove is now ready for use once again. | Scrub the burner grates. Scrub the burner caps. Rinse the burner parts. Dry the burner parts. Secure the burner parts back on the stove. |
Consider marking the area with a pencil, to ensure accuracy. Make sure that the pot rack clears any other shelves and is not too close to the stove or grill area. Carefully screw the hook into the ceiling. You should either screw your hook directly into the wood of a rafter, or use an anchor. You don't want pots falling on your head! You can use dry wall anchors and anchor screws to make your rack secure. You need your hook screwed into something solid enough to hold a little weight - which sheetrock and plaster alone are not. Consider using 4 spaced hooks, rather than one, it will give your finished product much better stability, and you can use smaller hooks. | Select an area on your kitchen ceiling to hang the pot rack from. Attach the hook to the ceiling. Pull on it after it's secured, to ensure the hook is in place and won’t fall. |
Your knees should be close together and your hands spread apart. Your fingers should be pointed straight forward. Keep your head tucked at the chin to keep from hurting yourself. Only do this move on a mat or another very soft surface. Straighten your legs to push forward onto your back. Keep your head tucked in. It should never touch the ground. Make sure to keep your spine bent and your legs tucked together. Use your arms for support and added momentum. While you're on your back, bend your knees back together and hold your shins. Roll forward with the momentum generated by your legs. You should end flat on your feet in an upright squatting position. Do this and Step 2 all in one fluid motion to successfully complete a forward roll. An experienced gymnast should be able to do this without pushing off from the floor with his or her hands. However, until you've practiced enough, it's perfectly fine if you need your hands. If you feel unbalanced at all, don't hesitate to use your arms for support. | Squat down with your hands flat on the floor. Start your roll. Sit up. Stand back up. |
Grease a baking dish with room-temperature butter. Sprinkle a light amount of flour onto the greased pan, covering completely. Pick a pan that is big enough. Brownies are traditionally flat, meaning that you should pick a bigger pan over a smaller one. Smaller pans will necessitate more time in the oven. Alternately, melt the butter in a microwave until just fully melted. Let cool. Add the sugar, mixing thoroughly. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, beating until just incorporated. Mix the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mixing the dry ingredients completely before transferring into the wet ingredients will cut down on the amount of time you mix the batter. The less the batter is mixed, the creamier and fluffier your brownies will turn out. Mix until just barely incorporated. Spread batter evenly. Perform the toothpick test to check for doneness. Leave brownies to cool for at least 10 minutes. Once cooled, dust them with confectioners' sugar. Dust an even layer across the brownies. . Enjoy! | Preheat the oven to 300° F (150° C). Melt the butter over low heat. Add the remaining wet ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients, in a separate bowl. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Pour the brownie batter into the greased and floured pan. Cook in the oven at 300° F for 30 minutes. Cool the brownies. Cut the brownies |
Press a hot water bottle against your forehead for a few minutes to make it feel warm to the touch. Alternatively, use a heating pad on a low setting to warm your forehead, but make sure you put something between your face and the heating pad, such as a towel. You don't want to burn yourself! When someone comes in to check on you and feels your forehead, it’ll be warm enough that they’ll think you have a fever. The hot water bottle trick is a classic one when faking a fever, and has been used for decades with great success. Spicy foods, like jalapeños, chiles, or peppers, can actually increase your body temperature. If you have something like this on hand, eat a little bit to raise your temperature naturally. Don't overdo it, though—you don't want to get sick or be in serious pain from eating something too spicy! If you overdo it and eat something too spicy, drink some milk. This will help mitigate some of that heat. Another great option to try is a bowl of curry. Try eating that for lunch before faking your symptoms. The simplest thing to do is to cover your head with a blanket for a few minutes. The reflected heat will make you look flushed, as well as increase the temperature of your forehead. Alternatively, do some exercises, like jumping jacks or jogging in place, to make your face flushed. The added rosiness to your skin will make the fever act more believable. Run a washcloth under warm water for a few minutes. Once it's warm, place it over your face, leave it there for a few minutes, then take it off. Alternatively, spritz your face with a fine mist from a spray bottle full of water, instead. Make sure your face isn't soaked—you only want the appearance of sweaty, clammy skin. | Heat your forehead with a hot water bottle or heating pad. Eat spicy foods to raise your temperature naturally. Exercise or hide out under a blanket to make yourself look flushed. Press a washcloth to your skin or spritz your face to make yourself sweaty. |
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