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You can reduce the amount of water you waste when you're washing fruits and vegetables by filling a bowl or the sink instead of leaving the water running. Fill the bowl with just enough water to cover the produce, and use a vegetable brush to scrub fruits and veggies clean. When you're finished washing the produce, you... | Wash produce in a bowl or the sink. Defrost food in the refrigerator or microwave. Cook one-pot meals. Steam food instead of boiling. Reuse cooking water. Use smaller pots and less water for boiling. Avoid bottled water. Refrigerate a pitcher of water to chill it. |
Place your bowl and whisk in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes. If you are using a stand mixer or a food processor, see if you can detach the bowl, and put it into the freezer. If you can't, then don't worry about it. Working with cold equipment prevents the whipped cream from getting too soft. Place everything, except ... | Start with cold mixing equipment. Beat the cold, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and granulated white sugar until soft peaks form. Add ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) of chilled strawberry purée or strawberry jam. Beat everything together until stiff peaks form. Taste your whipped cream and make any necessary adjustments... |
If you are using no-boil noodles, remove them from the package and place them with the rest of your ingredients. If you are using regular noodles, follow package directions for cooking time, and drain thoroughly. Allow them to cool for a few minutes. They can be very hot to handle while assembling the lasagna. Running ... | Get your noodles ready. Begin your first layer. Add the filling. Drizzle on the cheese. Pour on some sauce. Repeat the process! Top it off. Freeze your lasagna (optional). |
Preparing for an audition is a highly variable process. If you’re not allowed to use a script during the audition, memorize your lines by reading them aloud over and over until you can recite them confidently without referring to the script. Read the script over and over to identify the psychology driving your characte... | Prepare for the audition. Submit your resume and headshot. Don’t make the audition crew wait on you. Don’t waste time with pleasantries. Perform your role as requested. Be respectful of everyone. |
One of the most obvious signs of pain is limping. Limping occurs when it hurts to put weight on a leg. If a leg is causing pain, they are less likely to use it, and sometimes may rely on the other three legs. Dogs in pain will also typically move around less. Aside from limping, you may see other mobility changes. For ... | Watch for limping. Keep an eye out for other mobility issues. Observe changes in posture. Take note of your dog's breathing. Check your dog's eyes. |
Of course, it's a party so you’ll want to be sure to set up activities to keep people talking and interacting. You’ll want to tailor those activities, however, to the number of guests you’ll have as well as the interests and personalities of your guests. Create large group activities. If you have lots of people, you’ll... | Find ways for people to have fun together. Create space for introverts. Mix outdoor and indoor activities as needed. Theme your activities to the party. Account for formal parties. |
When the song begins and Miley is singing "boom boom clap, boom de clap de clap" just clap along in time with the music. The dancing doesn't start until the lyrics kick in. Are you ready? When Miley sings "pop it" extend your left arm out in front of you, at shoulder height, as far as it will go. When she sings "lock i... | Clap along. Pop it, lock it. Polka dot it. Countrify it. Hip-hop it. Put your hawk in the sky. Move side to side. Jump to the left. Stick it, glide. |
Everyone is well aware that eating beans can cause gas. You can reduce the gas-producing quality of beans by soaking dry beans before you cook them. Eating dry beans instead of canned beans can also reduce the bloating and gas associated with beans. Use fresh water when you boil the dry beans, as using the soaking wate... | Soak beans before you eat them to prevent flatulence. Eat less gas-causing vegetables and fruits. Cut down on dairy products like milk and cheese. Reduce your consumption of carbonated drinks. Cut down on your alcohol consumption. |
Atole is a hot beverage made by simmering ground corn with water and assorted sweet flavorings like chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit. It is often sipped alongside tamales, making it a perfect addition to your meal. Freshly-brewed atole is often available at restaurants and food stands that sell tamales. If you w... | Wash down a tamale with a steaming mug of atole. Plate tamales with a side of arroz con leche. Smother hearty tamales with chili. Try a Chicago-style “Mother-in-Law” sandwich. |
Your friend said yes. What took you so long to ask! In arranging the first date it is important to keep the situation low key. You've never been together in this way before, and both of you may feel stressed. Go for a walk together, play a tennis match, go for coffee. It does not need to be a major event or even last l... | Arrange a first date. Go slowly at first. Get physical when the time is right. Be open about the relationship. Accept rejection gracefully. Try to salvage the friendship. |
Before you take the valve out, you'll need to turn off the water to prevent leaks. Locate your shower's water stops and turn them clockwise to shut them off. If your water stops are turned on and off with screws, turn the screw tightly to the left with a screwdriver. The water stops are typically found to the right and... | Shut the water off. Cut an access hole to better reach the valve. Remove the valve clip with needlenose pliers. Use pliers to pull the valve out of the wall. |
It's difficult for anyone to suddenly view someone they used to love as a mere platonic friend. Some people simply can't do it. If your ex boyfriend is showing any of the following behavior, you may want to consider giving him more time to move on: Calling or texting you regularly without a specific reason Constantly t... | Know the signs that show he's still into you. Explain things very clearly to a new BF. Don't fall into old patterns. Make sure your ex and you aren't still hurting. Allow your relationship to gradually deepen. |
Cook for 10 to 20 seconds, long enough for the butter to melt and sizzle for a second or two. Don't overheat, it will cause the butter to burn in an irreversible mess. The heating should make the butter smell a bit like it has been heated. Use a knife and start mixing and whisking it quickly, making the honey and butte... | Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 3 tablespoons of honey to a microwave-proof bowl. Put the bowl in the microwave. Don't allow the honey butter mixture to cool. Use the honey butter warm on toasted bread or as a topping on butter cake. |
This will help keep its coat in good condition but it will also reduce the amount of fur it sheds in your home. Consider using a Furminator comb, which is an incredibly effective tool for getting the loose fur from the top coat and undercoat. You can bathe your husky, but sometimes a good brushing and a waterless shamp... | Brush your dog regularly. Keep bathing to a minimum. Never shave your husky. Protect the dog's paws. |
If you don't already have a business in mind, brainstorm some ideas. Make a list of the things you're really interested in. These don't need to be businesses, but just things you really enjoy. For example, you might enjoy music, building, athletics, or games. If you happen to think of business ideas too, that's great! ... | Write down a list of things you're passionate about. Come up with a product or service to sell. Gather the materials and training you'll need. Run your business Create an online presence to help people find your business. Create a budget and look for investors. Set realistic goals for your business. |
Using a tape measure, make a pencil mark in the center of each post. This will probably be between between 36 inches (91 cm) and 42 inches (110 cm), according to your preference and building codes. Many homeowners like to leave a couple of inches open below the bottom of the railing. To compensate for this, set the rai... | Mark the railing height on the posts. Measure the distance between the posts. Get balusters and wood for the handrail. Finish all of the wooden pieces. |
After you have completed your residency, you are licensed to practice medicine and surgery as an orthopedic surgeon. The final certification that you will need to obtain is passing the orthopedic board exam, which you can apply for after you have been in practice for 2 years. This exam is usually taken while students a... | Study for the licensing exam. Pass the Medical Licensure Boards. Pass the board certification exam. |
Whatever container you choose should be big enough to accommodate the item you’re soaking with a little extra room. Turn on the tap and let it run until it's warm to the touch, then position the container underneath. Don't get the water too hot—there's a chance it could scald you or partially melt the item. Leave a few... | Fill a large container with hot water. Submerge the item with the sticker on it into the water. Let the item sit for 3-5 minutes. Peel or scrape away the sticker. |
Most businesses start with one compelling idea — whether it's a service people need, a product that would make life easier, or something that combines both.The business world is full of great ideas (and many not-so-great ones). What will set yours apart is whether you can find a niche need to fill. You don't necessaril... | Brainstorm a great idea. Research your market. Talk to potential customers/clients. Determine what you can risk. Understand the idea of “acceptable loss. Commit to a goal, not a plan. |
The mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. Draw them by making two or three large, rod-shaped ovals in the cell but outside the nucleus. Each mitochondrion (singular) should contain an enclosed shape with many ridges and switchback lines. This shape represents the mitochondrial cristae or inner folds of the orga... | Draw rod-shaped ovals for the mitochondria. Draw finger-like shapes for the endoplasmic reticulum. Draw a set of dumbbell-like shapes for the Golgi body. Draw two small rectangles at right angles to represent centrioles. Draw another small circle for the lysosome. Add dots inside the cell but outside the other organell... |
Instead of the bacon, sauté spinach until it wilts, then place that on top of the English muffin. You'll need about 4 cups (960mL) raw spinach for this recipe. Steamed asparagus pairs perfectly with hollandaise sauce. Serve it on the side and drizzle the sauce over the entire plate. Sprinkle with finely chopped basil f... | Make vegetarian Eggs Florentine. Serve with asparagus. Use American bacon and tomatoes. Replace the meat with smoked salmon. |
Place the end of the balloon over the nozzle on the tank of gas, and fill your balloon to size you want. If you’re measuring air, you can just blow up the balloon like you normally would. Tie the end when you’re done. Find a container that's larger than your balloon, then get another container that's even larger than t... | Fill a balloon with the gas. Place a smaller container inside a larger one. Fill the smaller container with water. Push the balloon into the smaller container. Measure the water that spilled into the larger container. Set up a flask and beaker for a more accurate measurement. Measure the volume of the gas using the bea... |
"Western" refers to the tack or saddle you use, which has a bridle, horn, and curved bit in western style. With this discipline, you typically hold the reins in one hand, and primarily guide the horse with your weight and legs, along with some pressure on the neck from the reins. However, you don't guide the horse much... | Pick western if you're interested in ranch-style riding. Try hunt seat if you want the exhilaration of jumping horses. Choose dressage if you want to work closely with a horse to train it. Opt for saddle seat if you want a showy style of riding. |
It's in the left sidebar. It's the icon that resembles a picture of mountains and a sunset. This will display image folders you can import images from. You can click images stored on your computer, import images from Google Drive, or take a picture with your camera. You will see a plus sign overlay over the image thumb... | Click or tap the icon with the filmstrip and music notes. Click or tap the image icon. Click or tap an image folder. Click or tap an image. Click or tap . Edit the image. |
For this method, you’ll need 1.5 cups of powdered sugar, ⅓ cup of peanut butter, ⅓ cup of cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon milk. You won't need any cooking supplies besides a large bowl in which to mix the ingredients. The ingredients will form a dough that you mold into fake poop. The peanut butter you use can be creamy... | Gather the ingredients. Mix the ingredients in a large bowl. Shape the mix. Set aside to dry. |
Check online or in the phonebook to find studios nearby. Make sure to include tattoo shops, since they usually offer piercing services as well. Ask friends and family for recommendations, referrals, and places to avoid. Make a list of all the studios you want to contact, including their phone numbers and addresses. Bef... | Research piercing studios in your area. Create a checklist. Call potential studios and make a shortlist. Visit your top studios. Select a studio. |
Lay them on a soft object and avoid moving them for as long as needed. Depending on your soreness, you might want to rest for longer than 30 minutes, even up to a whole day. Consider stopping the activity that caused your soreness, or putting rest increments in between sessions of the activity. If your foot is incredib... | Rest for at least 30 minutes.Lie or sit down and take your weight off of your legs and feet. Examine your sore ankles. Determine if you need further medical help. |
Double-click on the icon of the player to open it. You should see the icon as a shortcut on your desktop. Click on "File" at the top-left of the player's user interface. Select "Open" from the File menu. Browse to the folder where the file is saved. Select the file you want to play by clicking on it. Press the "Open" b... | Open a file in VLC Player, Foobar 2000 or Windows Media Player using these simple steps. |
A full course meal can have anywhere from three to twenty courses. However, most modern hosts and hostesses limit themselves to six courses. If you do too many, you might not have time to prepare everything properly or spend time with your guests. Remember that each course will require its own plate or bowl and silverw... | Decide how many courses you want to serve. Serve an amuse-bouche. Present the soup course. Distribute the appetizer. Serve the salad course. Present the main course. Serve the dessert. Serve some mignardises. |
Move the rack until it is 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) from the heat. While the oven pre-heats, you will prepare the omelet on the stovetop. Slide a spatula under half of the omelet, then flip it over onto itself. Alternatively, you can fold the left and right sides to the middle so that they overlap. Use the spatula to... | Preheat the broiler on your oven. Fold the omelet in half or into thirds. Serve the omelet on a plate. |
Arranging some reliable transport is a necessary step. It's very important there isn't any question of how you're going to get to school on your first day; things are going to be stressful enough as it is, and you don't want a simple mix-up to get in the way. There are a few likely ways you can get to school: If you li... | Figure out how you'll be getting to school. Clean your room the night before. Choose your clothes, and lay them out beside your bed. Get at least eight hours of sleep. |
When you write or say the date in German, you typically precede the actual date with der (meaning "the") or am (meaning "on"). For example, you would say der erste Mai zweitausendneunzehn for "the first [of] May 2019." The period after the numeral indicates this number is an ordinal. The ending of the ordinal changes i... | Start with an article or a preposition if appropriate. Read the number of the day as an ordinal. Use an ordinal to read the number of the month. Read years prior to 1999 as hundreds and later years as cardinal numbers. |
There are a wide range of sounds available when it comes to wireless doorbells, from basic buzzes and dings to more elaborate melodies. Listen to several and decide which sound you prefer. Or, choose a customizable chime so that you can upload your own music clip. Some bells come with adjustable audio controls that all... | Choose the chime you like best. Determine if you’d like to control the volume. Decide if you want an illumination option. Choose a size based on the available space. Select a style that complements the design of your home. |
This person will have access to your lawn, and in some cases, your house (if you need indoor plants watered). Make sure that you trust this person. If this person is watering indoor plants, remember to leave behind a spare key so that they will have access to your plants. Do not ask someone who lives far away, or for w... | Find a friend or neighbor who you trust. Be reasonable. Group potted plants together based on watering needs. Write down specific care and watering instructions. Water check your plants for pests and disease before you leave. Offer to return the favor. |
This might seem counter-intuitive, but exercise is proven to make your rest not only more rewarding, but actually more restful. Studies show that exercise can raise the quality of your sleep and boost your mental health too. Exercise will also make resting easier, you will find that you are far less antsy when you are ... | Exercise. Avoid sleeping in. Take an ice bath. Take a warm bath! Get a massage. Try aromatherapy. |
Add two tablespoons of aloe vera gel and two tablespoons of water to a bowl. Use a spoon to mix the gel and water together. Keep mixing until you have a liquid that's smooth and even throughout. You can buy aloe vera gel at any drug store. If you prefer, you can also extract it directly from an aloe vera plant. You do ... | Mix aloe vera gel and water. Add essential oils. Mix your ingredients in a spray bottle. Use the gel in place of your regular hairspray. |
Click or double-click the Steam app icon, which resembles the Steam logo. Doing so will open your Steam home page if you're logged into your Steam account. If you aren't signed into Steam, enter your email address (or username) and password before proceeding. It's in the upper-left side of the Steam window. This will b... | Open Steam. Click the STORE tab. Click the search box. Search for Grand Theft Auto. Click Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. Enter your date of birth. Click View Page. Scroll down and click Add to Cart. Click Purchase for myself. Enter your payment information if necessary. Click Continue. Check the "I agree" box. Click Pur... |
Crack 2 large eggs into a small bowl and beat well. Add just a few drops of sesame oil and stir together until they're well combined. You can use egg substitute in place of the eggs if you prefer. When the eggs and oil are mixed, pour the mixture into the soup in a slow, steady stream. Stir the soup in a single directi... | Mix the eggs and some sesame oil. Stream the eggs into the soup. Add the white pepper, remaining sesame oil, and chili oil. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with scallions and cilantro. |
You are not alone, the abuse was not your fault, and no one ever deserves to experience abuse in any way. One step to healing from abuse is to recognize that you did nothing to deserve disrespectful treatment. As a human, you have rights to be treated decently by those in your life, by strangers, family members, and in... | Recognize your rights. Make decisions for yourself Re-learn your preferences Embrace your positive qualities. |
Tap the Contacts app in your Android's App Drawer. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. On some Androids, you'll tap ☰ in the upper-left or upper-right corner instead. You'll find this in the drop-down menu. On a Samsung Galaxy, you'll instead tap Manage contacts here. It's on the... | Open your Android's Contacts. Tap ⋮. Tap Settings. Tap Import. Select the vCard format. Select the vCard file. Select a save location. Tap IMPORT. |
Imagine yourself with pajamas on, your head looking like it got wrung through the dryer, and little footie slippers on your feet walking into your neighborhood grocery store. You’d rather not, huh? The image evokes a sense of shame and embarrassment, even though there's nothing wrong with it. Instead, imagine yourself ... | Get all fancy. Nestle yourself firmly into a community. Surprise yourself from time to time. Use technology and the media only to feel good. Develop the habit of helping others. Do what speaks to you. |
Memory pegs are things that information hooks onto inside your brain. Use this method to associate images with the things you need to memorize. Each number will be given a word that represents an object. For example, 1 will be given “bun,” 2 will be given “shoe,” 3 will be given “tree,” and so on. This method is partic... | Assign each number a rhyming object. Associate an image with the numbers’ words. Assign planets to each number. Associate your image with the planet. Review your image sets in your mind. |
Using either Microsoft Excel or free online tools like Google Sheets, include information like your current monthly payment, the minimum monthly payment, the monthly due date, and the interest rate being charged (if applicable). This spreadsheet will help with your bill consolidation but will also be a handy reference ... | Compile a spreadsheet of all your bills. Separate your bills by type. Rank the unsecured bills by APR. Consider a balance transfer. Set up a payment plan. Consider closing unnecessary accounts. |
You should be at least an intermediate level before you attempt going to the skatepark. Practice on your board or skates by yourself, learning how to balance and stay upright while in motion, and jump with them. Be sure to know the basics of riding the board and at least one trick you can do. A few good tricks to know ... | Learn the basics of skateboarding or roller skating before going to a skatepark. Take short and sweet turns on the equipment. Keep the park equipment clear. Find out if your skatepark allows bicycles before riding one there. Be inclusive towards everyone who is at the park. |
You'll find it in the Start menu. Use this method if you're using the full IDE commercial version of Visual Studio. If you're using a free coding app like Visual Studio Code that doesn't come with a compiler, see Using MinGW instead to learn how to set up MinGW, a GCC compiler for windows. If you haven't already done s... | Open Visual Studio on your PC. Create a new project. Set up your project: Open the Solution Explorer if it's not already open. Add your CPP file(s) to the "Source Files" folder. Click the Build menu. Click Build Solution on the menu. |
PMS symptoms like anxiety and irritability flare up more when you’re stressed. Give yourself a break and find ways to stay calm and cool-headed during this time of the month. Deep breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga are all good ways to relax. Other ideas for stress-busting activities include writing in a journal... | Find ways to relax. Treat yourself to something special. Pamper yourself with a spa day. Stay away from stressful situations and people. |
Like a lot of businesses, different furniture rental companies cater to different price points and style sensibilities. If you need to go for higher end furniture, look at companies like BureauOne, CORT, and American Furniture Rentals. If you need something more economical, Rent-a-Center is a good option. If you need f... | Consider online and storefront sources. Ask around. Know what you're signing up for. Watch out for fees and penalties. Ensure term of lease meets needs. Beware of a lease period that’s too long. Understand termination options with costs, if any. |
It's in the All Apps area of the Start menu on Windows, and the Applications folder on macOS. If you want to record yourself playing a game, see this method. ” It's near the bottom-left corner of OBS. A list of sources will appear. This opens the “Create/Select Source” window. This opens a window that displays a previe... | Open OBS Studio on your PC or Mac. Click + under “Sources. Click Display Capture. Click OK. Select the display you want to record. Click OK. Adjust the volume as needed. Click Start Recording. Click Stop Recording when you’re finished. |
Ending your letter of application on the right note is a very important part of your letter as it can help you land the interview. When you explain how you can contribute to the company, remember that you want to put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager. It's about how your contributions will help the company, n... | Briefly summarize why you’re the perfect candidate for the job in one sentence. Invite the hiring manager to contact you. Sign off. Write your name underneath. |
If someone you know has kleptomania, you should encourage them to seek medical treatment. Kleptomania is not curable, but a person can take medication or undergo therapy to help with the urges and symptoms. Kleptomania is diagnosed by a doctor or psychologist. The doctor will ask the person a series of questions, such ... | Suggest they seek treatment. Consider medication. Encourage psychotherapy. Suggest support groups. Try group therapy. |
Find people whom you respect and who emulate the values and ideals that represent wisdom. Look for people doing the things you find interesting and of importance. Ask those people questions. Listen with great care to what they have to say, for you will learn much from their experience and reflection. When in doubt, ask... | Learn from mentors. Read everything Share with your mentors. Practice humility Be there for others |
If you publish a book of poetry, short stories, or a novel, it's important to give any original periodicals or other publications credit for first breaking your work into the public. Typically, you'll find the book's individual pieces listed according to the individual magazines they first appeared in, in alphabetical ... | Get creative with a literary acknowledgment page. Shout-out your friends when your album drops. Write personal notes to ask for permission about public acknowledgment. Always double-check your list, proofread, and check your spelling and pronunciation. |
Some people like to have a warm shower before getting dressed after a sauna. Other people like to jump into a cold pool or shower right afterwards to stimulate their body. While this can be invigorating, it can send your body into shock, and it not a good idea, especially for those with heart problems. Don't jump strai... | Cool down slowly after the sauna. Rest for at least ten minutes after getting out of a sauna. Follow up with a shower, but skip on the soap. Drink two to four glasses of water after getting out of the sauna. Consider eating a salty snack after leaving the sauna. Keep your sauna clean to prevent the buildup and spread o... |
Tell the doctor about any medications you are taking and what symptoms you are experiencing. Answer any questions the doctor has relating to your general health. Symptoms related to increased serotonin levels include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, restlessness, increased body temperature and heart rate, overactive refl... | Discuss your symptoms with a doctor. Understand the blood test and the reasons to undergo testing. Give a sample of your blood to be tested. Wait for the results. |
Random.org has a number generator specifically designed for lottery picks. The advantage of using random draws is that winning lottery numbers are chosen randomly as well. So, it might be a lucky draw. Choose how many tickets you want. Then, choose the country or state in which you’re playing. Choose the lottery game t... | Find a random number generator. Use a random number generator for single numbers. Use "lotto pick" computer generated numbers. |
Clothing or equipment that rubs the ends of the tape can cause the ends to peel. To prevent this, wear clothing styles that do not interfere with the ends of the tape. If this is not possible, you could try taping your clothing to your skin in certain areas so that they do not come in contact with the tape. For example... | Prevent clothing and equipment from rubbing the ends. Pat tape with a towel to dry. Trim peeling ends with scissors. |
Click the Start button located at the bottom-left of the screen. Alternatively, press the ⊞ Win keyboard key. A context menu that provides multiple different power options will appear. The icon is right above the Start button. It appears as circle with a vertical line towards the top of it. Your device will turn off an... | Launch the Start menu. Click the power icon. Click Restart. |
. You've got to show this person how awesome you are, but first you need to know how awesome you are. Build up your self confidence if it's sorely lacking. Now, this doesn't mean you have to be loud, boisterous, arrogant, chatty, or forward. It just means getting to a place where you feel comfortable in your own skin. ... | Be confident Look your best. Make your presence known Have a good sense of humor Make it clear you're available. |
Although many think of Mahjong Solitaire as a classical Chinese game, it's more commonly (and easily) performed with a computer. Mahjong Solitaire is a very popular puzzle game for computers, so it's really easy to find a way to play it. Web search the game and you should come up with countless game servers with the ga... | Find an outlet online. Choose a layout. Remove "open" blocks in pairs. Use a hints tab. Restart the game if you're stuck. Explore different online versions of Mahjong Solitaire. Review your score. |
By this age, the rabbit should be fully weaned and able to eat solid food. A reputable breeder or seller should not offer rabbits that are under this age or not weaned. If you are interested in taking in baby rabbits from a shelter, rescue, or other source, make sure you get extensive instruction on the care you need t... | Buy a rabbit that’s at least 8 weeks old. Check the rabbit for signs of illness before buying it. Consider buying more than one rabbit to ensure their happiness. Make sure you have all the initial supplies you’ll need. |
Almost all versions of OS X support these codes. You can use them in any text editor or any other field where you can input text. Hold down the ⌥ Option key and press - on the numeric pad. Your en dash will appear. Hold down the ⌥ Option+⇧ Shift keys and press - on the numeric pad. Your em dash will appear. | Use this method in any text field in Mac OS X. Write an en dash. Write an em dash. |
Your goal is to be the last person with a hand remaining in the game. A player's hand is “dead” when all 5 of their fingers (chopsticks) have been extended. 2 players are needed for this game, but you can have more players if you wish. More players, however, will require more complicated adding rather than if only 2 pl... | Learn the object of the game. Start with at least 2 players. Begin with 1 finger out on both hands. Go over the basics of adding and splitting with each player. Choose to touch your own hands or someone else's hand. |
Take the eyelash curler in your dominant hand, and move it to the open position. Hold it up to your eye, placing it so it's at the base of your lashes. Don't apply mascara to your lashes before using the eyelash curler. The lashes can stick to the curler's pads if they have makeup on them and you may wind up pulling th... | Open the curler and hold it at the base of your lashes. |
Microsoft has free Office apps available for Android and iOS. You can download them from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. The free versions of the apps provide basic editing and creation features. Using an Office 365 subscription gives you access to more advanced features. When you launch the apps for the ... | Download the Office mobile apps on your iOS or Android device. Allow the Office apps to access your device storage. Sign in with a Microsoft account to connect to OneDrive. Tap "Open" to open files from various locations. Tap "New" to create a new document. Use the buttons at the top to access formatting tools. Tap the... |
Be sure that you download the installer from a trusted website, such as the Ares Galaxy home page. Ares Galaxy is a free program, never pay to download it. Once Ares is running, open the Control Panel in the program. Select the Filesharing tab, and the start an auto-scan. Once the scan is complete, select the folders t... | Download the Ares Galaxy installer. Setup your sharing preferences. Set your download location. |
Challenge your boyfriend to a wrestling match, or surprise attack him from behind! Have fun with it, but keep the fighting under control. You don't actually want to hurt each other. Pretend to fight in a specific fighting style like boxing, martial arts, or sumo wrestling. Take turns being the announcer. If your boyfri... | Have a wrestling match. Plan a surprise pillow fight. Have a dance party. Play with your food. Start a tickle war. |
Fish, vegetables, fruit, white meat, and nuts are great for your health. Additionally, cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli have anti-inflammatory properties, may prevent cancer, and are rich in vitamins. Try replacing unhealthy foods like processed fats or simple carbs with foo... | Eat healthy foods to slow aging and prevent illness. Practice eating in moderation for a healthier lifestyle. Exercise to control weight, increase strength, and prevent diseases. Sleep 7-9 hours every night to get enough sleep. Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day for a healthier body. |
ook after your health. A healthy body supports a healthy mind. Eat a balanced diet and ensure that you aren't lacking in any necessary nutrients. Establish the cause of any problems you may experience, such as a lack of energy or a lack of concentration and deal with them by discussing with a doctor, nutritionist and r... | . Follow up on opportunities. Surround yourself with positive people. Set boundaries with others |
If you're a teenager from the suburbs, it's probably not the best idea to rap about the global cocaine trafficking empire you run. That's not to say you can't stretch the truth some, but it's important to seem real on some level. People have to believe that you're saying things that come from the heart, things that you... | Get real. Be unique. Build up a crew with a distinctive style. |
The best way to avoid getting hit is by avoiding a fight entirely. Try to calm the guy down. Swallow your pride and apologize if you unknowingly did something that offended your attacker. While apologizing or calming the guy down, try to keep a look of confidence about you. Confidence can be intimidating. Don't look aw... | Try to diffuse the situation. Keep a close eye on your opponent's movements. Keep a bit of distance between yourself and your opponent. Do not let your guard down. Tire your opponent out. Go on the attack. Finish the fight. |
Before painting, you’ll need to remove everything from the porch. If you have important things nearby like potted plants, outdoor furniture, or grills, you should cover them with a drop cloth to protect them from the paint. Sweep your front porch with a broom to get rid of dirt and dust. Try to get as much dirt out of ... | Remove items from your front porch. Sweep away dust and debris. Hose down the surface. Sand and scrape your porch to remove any existing paint. Tape areas you want to keep clean. Mix a Muriatic acid solution if you’re working on concrete that has never been painted. Wash the concrete and vacuum the acid powder. |
The clothing should be loose enough to allow full range of motion, but not baggy enough to snag on branches. Remove all loose jewelry and accessories, especially from around your neck, as these may snag during the climb. If possible, wear flexible shoes with good traction. If your shoes have hard soles or poor traction... | Wear well-fitting clothing. Examine the tree from a distance. Check near the ground. Allow for poor weather conditions. Look for local dangers. |
Having a bad birthday is a huge letdown. Acknowledging that it was a bummer and mourning a little bit is important; if you pretend you’re not upset, it can lead to a prolonged bad mood. Eat some ice cream or have a good cry, but then move on! You have some fun to plan. If your birthday didn't go the way you wanted it t... | Throw a brief pity party, and then move on! Throw yourself a post-birthday party. Treat yourself to some additional birthday extras. |
Since the area will be sensitive and could be sweaty, it's important to wash the area with a mild, unscented soap. Wash and rinse using warm or cool water, making sure to completely rinse off the soap. Extra residual soap could irritate your skin even more. Consider using a plant-based oil soap. Look for a soap made fr... | Clean the rash area. Apply a drying powder. Lubricate your skin. Add an essential oil to lubricant. Test the mixture on your skin. Take an oat bath. |
All equipment and utensils should be thoroughly washed in water between 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8-48.9 degrees Celsius), using an alkaline-based or chlorinated cleaner. This is to prevent the growth and spread of bacteria. It is best to sanitize equipment 30 minutes or fewer before use. Use one pound or less of ... | Sanitize everything that you will be using. Prepare a grain bucket. Lead your goat to the milking stand. |
To breed French Bulldog puppies, you need to choose dogs that have a good health history, and who have characteristics you would like to pass onto puppies. Think about physical characteristics, like size and color, along with other qualities like temperament and personality. Make sure the male and female dog aren't clo... | Choose dogs with good breeding histories. Track your bitch’s ovulation cycle. Put the dogs together when the bitch is ovulating. Get help from your vet for artificial insemination instead of physically breeding the dogs. |
Watercolors will give your design a muted, cloudy image, while acrylic paint will produce richer, more vibrant colors. If you want a more precise design that's easier to control, use acrylic paint. If you like more abstract and blended designs, use watercolors. The way that these paints act on canvas or paper is simila... | Decide whether to use watercolor or acrylic paint. Fill a cup up with water and sit it next to your workstation. Squeeze the paint onto a palette if you’re using tubed paint. Create a design on the sand dollar with a pencil. Dip your brush in water. Dip your brush into the paint. Apply paint to the sand dollar with sma... |
Once planted, apply a layer of black mulch (3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2 cm)) on top of the soil around your tomato plants. You can add mulch to both gardens and pots. The mulch will keep the soil moist, but will also help control weeds and prevent ground rot. You can use commercial mulch that comes in plastic bags from ... | Use black mulch to preserve soil moisture for your tomatoes. Soak your tomato plants every 7-10 days to prevent rot. Use a hose to remove spider mites from your plants. Keep a layer of water in your pot saucers to increase soil moisture. Install a humidifier close to your tomato plants to increase the moisture level. |
The double overhand knot is simply a thicker stopper knot and is used to keep the rope from passing through large openings or holes. It can also, however, help you create several other knots: Double Fisherman's Knot: Takes two separate ropes and ties them together with two double overhand knots. Double Overhand Noose: ... | Use the double overhand knot for larger stoppers, or as part of other, more complex knots. Loop the end of the rope as many times as you want to increase the size of the stopper. |
The most important part of any dinner party is the people who attend, and a progressive dinner party is no different! If you’re planning an evening for the people on your block, make sure you remember to invite everyone. If you’re simply aiming for a cozy evening with friends, try to pick folks who know each other or w... | Sketch out a guest list. Choose your hosts. Pick a theme. Brainstorm the menu with your hosts. Fine-tune the timing. Think about drinks. Meet with your hosts to confirm. Send out invitations to your guests. Plan ahead for dietary limitations. |
If you know that someone has a history of seizures, then you do not need to call emergency services unless the seizure lasts for more than 2-5 minutes or if there is something different about this seizure. However, if a person is having a seizure for the first time or if you are unsure, you should call an ambulance imm... | Call emergency services unless the person commonly has seizures. Call for help if a person has unusual seizure activity. Find help if the person has a seizure in a dangerous situation. |
Sleep will really improve your healthy look. The younger people are, the more sleep they need, with teens needing up to ten hours, and even younger kids needing more. Most people drink or eat stimulants throughout the day. Avoiding stimulants like coffee, tea, or soda for four to six hours before you decide to go to sl... | Sleep at least 8 hours a day. Avoid stimulants. Create a perfect sleep room. Create a sleep routine. |
Here's how to clean your purse without taking an extra trip to the coach store: Find the soiled area. Gently dab the area without scrubbing it. This will keep the texture of the purse intact. Remove excess cleaner by wiping it away gently with a clean, dampened cloth. Blot the fabric dry with a third clean, white cloth... | Put a small amount of water on a sponge. Give your bag time to air dry. Be prepared to clean your purse in the future. |
After you’ve set up, don't just start grouting the entire wall. First, divide the wall up into manageable sections that are about 3 ft × 3 ft (0.91 m × 0.91 m). This way, you’ll be able to finish one section before the grout completely dries. When you’re done, you can move on to another section. Use painter's tape to m... | Pick a 3 ft × 3 ft (0.91 m × 0.91 m) section. Spread grout over the tiles. Float more grout in a diagonal fashion. Hold the float at 90 degrees and remove excess grout. Use the rounded corner of your float to shape your grout joints. |
If your ex has always reciprocated your flirty behavior, and now suddenly they don't, this can indicate they are spending their flirtatious energy on their new love. Try flirting with them the way you normally would (don't overdo it) and gauge their reaction. See if this happens more than once before you draw any concl... | Gauge whether or not they respond to your flirting. Feel if they are distant. Note them cancelling plans with you. Pay attention to how much time they make for you. Acknowledge if they have stopped being affectionate with you. |
There are two basic categories of ADHD medication: stimulants (such as methylphenidate and amphetamine) and non-stimulants (such as guanfacine and atomoxetine). Hyperactivity is treated successfully with stimulant medication because the brain circuitry being stimulated is responsible for controlling impulsivity and imp... | Ask your mental health professional about medication. Monitor side effects from stimulants. Ask about non-stimulant medication. Work with your doctor to find the right form and dosage. Use a pill container. Check in with your doctor periodically to assess your prescription. |
Some characters have "nuclear" powers, which means that they've come in contact with some kind of substance that has given them super-human powers. This was especially popular during the 1940s in the "Golden Age" of comics when nuclear technology was on the rise. Daredevil, Spiderman, Hulk, Flash, and Dr. Manhattan are... | Think about accidental or "nuclear" superpowers. Think about powers from other worlds. Think about mutation abilities. Consider giving your hero no powers. Think outside the box. |
In the weeks before a play opens, advertise in local papers and message boards. Design an eye-catching image to use on posters, in ads, and on flyers. You can repeat this image on the program for your play, if needed. Send actors in full costume to local schools, retirement communities, or public places to perform bits... | Advertise. Sell tickets. Set up house. Perform. |
This can be you or someone else on the team. If you choose someone else, make sure they're responsible. The team manager will have to schedule practices and games. They'll also be in charge of collecting the money to pay for supplies and league fees. If no one on the team wants that much responsibility, split the job o... | Choose a team manager. Assign every player a position. Come up with a team name. Buy equipment for your team. |
Shampoo strips your scalp of its natural, nourishing oils. When you over shampoo your hair, it becomes dry and lifeless. Those with fine straight hair will need to shampoo their hair more frequently than those with thick straight hair. Fine straight hair becomes oily quick. Apply shampoo 3 to 4 times a week. Use a volu... | Shampoo your hair less frequently. Condition your hair according to your hair type. Use dry shampoo between washes. |
After your first corner has been painted, paint the ceiling in strips that touch each other, and that run parallel to the direction in which you painted the first corner. For instance, if you painted the ceiling corner by pushing the loaded roller from the front to the back of your room, continue applying paint by movi... | Move in parallel strips to cover the ceiling. Evaluate your work regularly. Let the paint dry before deciding if it needs another coat. |
Every school has different rules and guidelines for the use of marketing materials in your campaign. Make sure you are aware of these rules and follow them closely. You don't want to be disqualified from your campaign. Don't hang flyers or posters for your campaign in areas of the school where they are not supposed to ... | Follow the rules. Make campaign signs. Utilize handouts. Chalk the sidewalks. |
Students should know your classroom rules as soon as the semester begins. You should display 3-5 classroom rules in your room, for which there are clear consequences for violating. Students should be taught the consequences when they’re taught the rules. In most cases, the consequences are not listed directly on the cl... | Set clear classroom expectations. Meet your students at the door every day before class. Set aside time to allow students to talk. Use call and response to get students’ attention. Use a sound signal, such as a bell or rainstick. Reward students for meeting expectations. |
If you coax your baby to sleep by rocking them, gradually stop the practice so that your baby learns to fall asleep without human contact. When weaning your baby from this practice, rock them until your child starts relaxing but is not quite asleep. Your baby might protest after you stop, but if your baby feels relaxed... | Stop rocking your baby to sleep. Use a bassinet. Let your baby nap where they are comfortable. Introduce your baby to the crib during the day. Give your baby time to adjust to sleeping alone at night. |
What is it that you want to do? Are you aiming to go to college? Do you have an ambition to move to the big city or to patent an invention? Examine your goals. Know what they are and how to achieve them. Try putting your thoughts on paper. What are your exact goals? When do you want to meet them? How do you intend to m... | Examine your motivations. Think big, but also realistically. Leave your comfort zone. Spend time every day in self-development. Remember past success. |
When you decompose a number into its various addends, you are breaking that number apart into different sets of other numbers (addends) that can be added together to get the original value. When one addend is subtracted from the original number, the second addend should be the answer you get. When both addends are adde... | Understand the concept. Practice with a small number. Work through all the different addend combinations. Use visuals, if necessary. |
Before going, find popular brands online and check the prices and the quality. The better cellos should be more expensive, but not necessarily. If you have a private teacher, see if they can come. They will usually know which brands are best. At most stores there will be employees just waiting to help customers like yo... | Find a good and reliable music store in your area. Go to the store. Find a helpful and friendly employee. Find out what size cello you need. Get a good case. Find out if your cello comes with a bow. Get some rosin. |
While some editors advise using a combined title page / first text page, especially if submitting a short story, creating a separate title page is probably the safe option. At very least, your title page needs to have your full name (legal name and pseudonym, if used), the full title of the work, your contact informati... | Lay out the title page. Format your header. Make new chapters clearly identifiable. Address other possible components of your manuscript. |
No matter what method of joining you use, using clamps to keep the joint steady while it sets in important. There are lots of different styles of clamps depending on what project you're working on. See your local hardware store for help choosing what's right for you. The most basic way to join the pieces is to glue the... | Use clamps. Use glue and nails. Use dowels. Use a notch joint. |
Parades can be stressful, and often the best option is to leave him at home in a crate or room, as described in the section on parties. If you don't want to leave your dog alone, another option is to leave him with friends or family not attending. However, if you do decide to bring your dog with you, follow the steps b... | Consider leaving your dog at home. Purchase or gather the supplies you may need. Introduce your dog to the parade gradually. Keep your dog under control. |
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