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"Open the DirectX Diagnostic tool. This is the quickest way to find your exact graphics card model. Skip this step if you already know your graphics card model.\nPress ⊞ Win+R and type dxdiag.\nClick the Display tab. Look at the \"Chip Type\" entry. This is your graphics card model.\nClick the System tab. Look at the \"Operating System\" entry to see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows. <img> Visit the Nvidia GeForce website. You can download the latest drivers from the GeForce website (geforce.com). <img> Click the \"Drivers\" tab. Most Nvidia cards are \"GeForce\" cards. Visit the nvidia.com website instead if your card is from another line. <img> Select your graphics card. There are three ways that you can select your drivers:\nAutomatic Driver Updates - Use the Nvidia GeForce Experience program to manage driver updates. Click here for more details.\nManual Driver Search - Use the information from Step 1 to select the correct driver. The four most recent drivers will be shown.\nAuto-Detect Your GPU - The Nvidia website will use a Java applet to detect your graphics card and display the correct drivers. You will need Java installed to run it. The current applet is out of date, which may cause problems with some browsers. You'll have an easier time using one of the other two methods in this step. <img> Download the latest drivers. Click the link to download the latest version of the driver. You should always download the latest version unless you specifically need an older one. The latest version will often give the best performance. <img> Run the installer. Run the downloaded installer to update your drivers. The installer will automatically remove the old drivers and install the updated ones.\nMost users can choose the \"Express\" option during installation.\nYour screen may flicker or go black for a short time during installation. <img> Use System Restore if the new driver causes problems. When the driver update is installed, a system restore point will be created automatically. This will allow you to roll your system back to before the driver was installed.\n\nClick here for more details on using system restore. <img> ",
"Download and install the GeForce Experience program. This is an Nvidia program which manages your Nvidia drivers and game settings. You can download the installer from geforce.com/geforce-experience.\nThe installer will scan your system for supported hardware. You will likely encounter an error during installation if you don't have an Nvidia graphics card or are using an older product.\nLaunch the program after the installation has completed. <img> Allow GeForce Experience to update. When you start GeForce Experience, it will check for any available updates. <img> Click the \"Drivers\" tab. Any available driver updates will be displayed. Click the \"Check for updates\" button if GeForce Experience hasn't checked recently.\nOnce you have the application installed, you'll be automatically notified when new drivers are released. <img> Click the \"Download driver\" button to download an available update. GeForce Experience may have already downloaded the files. <img> Click the \"Express Installation\" button. Advanced users can choose the Custom option. Most users will be fine with the express installation.\nThe custom installation will allow you to choose which of the drivers you want to install. <img> Wait for the driver to install. GeForce Experience will handle all of the installation work. Your screen may flicker or shut off for a moment during installation. <img> Use the System Restore tool to roll back if something goes wrong. Windows will create a system restore point when your Nvidia drivers are updated. You can boot into Safe Mode and run the system restore utility to roll back to before the drivers were updated.\n\nClick here for a guide on using the System Restore tool. <img> ",
"Open the Additional Drivers window. Nvidia drivers are not automatically installed when you use Ubuntu. Instead, Ubuntu uses open-source drivers which aren't as powerful. You can install the Nvidia drivers through the Additional Drivers window.\nLaunch the Dash and type \"drivers\" to open the Additional Drivers window. <img> Wait for the list of available drivers to load. This may take a few moments. <img> Select the latest driver from the list. Make sure it is the driver from Nvidia, and not the \"Nouveau\" driver. Select the driver to begin downloading the files. <img> Click the \"Apply Changes\" button. The Nvidia driver will be installed. Your screen may flicker or shut off during the installation process. <img> Reboot your computer. Reboot your computer to complete the installation process. <img> "
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"Choose flattering lighting. The right lighting can enhance the mood and improve your confidence. Aim for soft, dim lighting. This kind of lighting softens your features and many photographers recommend it for looking your best. This type of lighting can be achieved by low overhead lighting or turning on only one lamp in the room. You can also create flattering light by lighting candles.\nSomething else you can do is swap out your regular light bulbs for bulbs with red or pink hues. <img> Pose in a flattering angle while standing up. Instead of posing straight on, try posing at a ¾ angle. This angle will play up the curves and angles of your body. Along with standing at an angle, you should pose asymmetrically. For example, bend on knee or place on hand on your hip.\nChoose a pose that feels comfortable and natural to you, as this will often translate to a sexy look. Trying to pose yourself too much can make you look stilted or awkward. <img> Find a sexy pose while laying down. If you want to accentuate your curves, lie down on your side. This position will show off your waist and hips. To show off your muscles, prop yourself on your elbows. Propping yourself off will tense your muscles more than laying flat will. <img> Try contouring. First, you will need to exfoliate while in the shower. You can use a loofah or exfoliating product. Then, use a self-tanner and apply it to areas of your body that you would like to accentuate or make to look leaner. For example, apply tanner along your abdomen if you want to show off your muscles. Or, apply the tanner along the sides of your waist and inner thighs to create a shadow. You can also use bronzer or darker foundation to contour, but it will rub off easily and may stain the sheets. <img> Put on a lotion that flatters your skin. The right lotion can blend imperfections and make your skin glow. A shimmery lotion is good for making your skin glow. A tinted lotion is best for blending in sun spots and rashes. If blemishes are a concern, you can use foundation to blend imperfections in with your natural skin tone.\nMake sure to test the product or ask about it if you have sensitive skin. <img> Keep on a few accessories. Leaving on a few accessories is sexy and can help you feel more confident while naked. Leave on a few pieces of jewelry if you wear any—like earrings or a necklace. You can also leave on a tie or bowtie. If you wear high heels, keep them on because they make your legs look longer and engage your muscles. <img> ",
"Get comfortable with being naked. To feel sexy, it’s important to feel comfortable naked. Try walking around your home naked with the shades drawn to feel more relaxed without clothes on. Sleep naked so you can feel comfortable with no clothes on in bed. Don’t worry if you feel uncomfortable at first. Let your worries out so that you can start to enjoy being naked.\nIt will help your comfort if you’re in a familiar setting. If you’re home alone, try being naked in your favorite spot of your home. Don’t compare yourself to others. It’s easy to compare yourself to others when you see advertisements filled with people that have great bodies—many of them photoshopped. Do not get caught in that web of comparison. There isn’t an ideal body. That type of thinking is harmful to your mental state. Instead, celebrate the fact that there are so many types of bodies and enjoy the body you have. <img> Put yourself in a sexy mindset. A good way to start putting yourself in a sexy mindset is to hold yourself with confidence. Stand up straight. Move with confidence and act flirtatiously. Then, think back to a moment where you felt sexy and/or confident. It may be when a partner complimented your appearance, or when you did a great job at work. Keep that moment in mind and let it affect your energy. <img> Think about the parts of your body that you love. Everyone’s body is unique. Consider the parts of your body that you love or find sexy. You may love the way the muscles in your shoulders look, or you may have always felt confident about your legs. Try to focus on these parts of your body when you are naked.\nYou may find your lower back sexy. You could then position yourself so your lower back is visible, and you can show off this part of your back. <img> Embrace your flaws. Your perceived flaws might be keeping you from feeling sexy without your clothes on. Instead of feeling bad about what you see as flaws, think of how they could be perceived as sexy. You may feel insecure about scars, stretch marks, or cellulite, but there are plenty of people that would find them sexy. Any time you start to feel bad about your flaws, change your thinking to embrace them as sexy. <img> Let your partner touch you. It sounds like a simple thing, but it can sometimes feel uncomfortable to be touched on the parts of your body you feel insecure about. If you have a partner, don’t shy away from them touching you. Allow them to caress and massage your body.\nIt’s okay if you don’t want to be touched in certain areas. If you try it and feel too uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to ask them to stop. <img> Work on your overall self-esteem. Another way you can look sexy is to maintain a confident attitude. Having high self-esteem and confidence will be attractive and sexy to others. Focus on maintaining good self-esteem and having a healthy amount of self-confidence. Embrace and celebrate who you are so you can be sexy from the inside out.\nFocus on achieving your goals and doing things that you love or enjoy.\nBe with a partner who celebrates who you are and helps you feel good about yourself. <img> ",
"Review your diet. If you feel that you would feel sexier by making changes to your body, begin by reviewing your diet. A poor diet can not only contribute to an undesirable weight, but it can also affect your energy and mood. If you find that your diet consists of food that does not benefit your body, begin to make changes. Reduce your sugar intake, and try to eliminate processed foods. Make sure that you get your recommended daily intake of fruits, vegetables, grains, etc. \nChanging your diet doesn’t have to mean eliminating all of the food you love. Instead of having a chocolate bar every day, reserve a special day or two to eat one. <img> Find an enjoyable physical activity. Exercising is great for your mood as well as your body. Exercising is important even if you don’t want a dramatic weight loss. Look for a physical activity that you enjoy. Try running, dancing, tennis, or swimming. Do that activity at least twice a week if possible.\nYou can make the activity fun by doing it with a partner.\nParticipating in sports or activities with others that move your body can help you improve your body image and appreciate what your body does for you. The more you use and appreciate your body, the more comfortable you will be with it. <img> Do a quick workout before disrobing. Do a quick workout in the morning or hour before you will be naked. This will temporarily tone your body. Go on a quick run, do a set of weights, or do a set of lunges and pushups. <img> Take time out of your day for self-care. A happy, healthy mindset will help you feel sexy and confident. If possible, take a few minutes out of every day for self-care. If that’s not possible, set aside an hour a week. You can take a warm bath with scented oils, try out a face mask, or work on meditation. Do whatever makes you feel calm and happy. <img> "
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"Stay inside. It can be tempting to run outside when an earthquake happens. After all, nothing can fall on you there. However, you likely won't make it outside before things start falling, so it's better to find a safe place inside than to try to make it outside. <img> Turn off the stove and take other safety precautions. Turn off the stove quickly before taking cover. If there are candles lit, blow these out as well.\nIt is important to take safety precautions before the quake gets worse. <img> Hit the floor. The safest place for you in an earthquake is on your floor. However, don't lie flat on the floor. Instead, get on your hands and knees.\nThis crawling position is the best for two reasons. One, it gives you a chance to move if you need to. Two, it provides you with some protection from falling objects. <img> Find a safe place. The best place for you in an earthquake is under a table. A table provides protection from falling objects. A desk is also a good option.\nTry to move away from the kitchen. Also, try to get away from your fireplace, large appliances, glass, and heavy furniture, as any of it can injure you. If you can't get under a table, move to an interior wall, and cover your head.\nIn a large building, move away from windows and exterior walls if possible. Also, don't get on the elevator. Most modern buildings are built to withstand earthquakes, as they are built to flex. In older buildings, you may be slightly safer on a higher floor, but you shouldn't try to move floors during an earthquake.\nA doorway isn't the safest place in modern houses, as it isn't any stronger than any other part of the house. In addition, you can still be hit by falling or flying objects in a doorway. <img> Hold your position. Once you've found a good position, stay where you are. Don't move from that position until the earthquake is over. Remember, many earthquakes have aftershocks, too.\nMake sure to grab onto whatever you're hiding under. It should help provide you with some stability.\nIf the furniture you are under shifts, stay with it. The earthquake may move it around. <img> Stay in bed. If you're already in bed, don't try to get up. You are safer there than if you tried to move somewhere else, especially if you are groggy. You could easily be cut by broken glass if you try to roll out of bed.\nGrab a pillow, and put it over your head. This step can provide some protection from falling objects.\nYou can also try to cover up with a blanket, which can protect you from glass. <img> Protect your head and face. Whether you are under a piece of furniture or not, try to use something to shield your head and face. For instance, a pillow or couch cushion can provide some protection. However, don't waste time trying to find something if the earthquake is intensifying. Also, don't leave your shelter to find a face shield. <img> Try to stay calm. Remember that the calmer you are, the more rational decisions you will make. When you are flustered or panicked, you will not be able to make the best decisions for your safety and the safety of others. Sometimes remembering that your calm is critical is the key to staying calm.\nYou can also try to take deep, calming breaths. For instance, try counting to four as you breathe in, then try counting to four as you breathe out. Deep breathing can help relax you even when the earth is literally shaking around you. <img> ",
"Don't create fire. While it's tempting to light a fire or candle when the electricity is out, doing so can be dangerous after an earthquake. If your gas line has a leak anywhere, you could cause your house to go up in flames with a spark. Instead, reach for a flashlight. <img> Check for injuries. Look at yourself and the people around you, checking for major injuries. Major injuries include head injuries, broken bones, or major cuts.\nIf injuries need immediate attention, deal with them first. If they can wait a minute, you may want to check the house first, since a gas leak or electrical damage may pose a threat of more harm.\nProvide first aid as needed. For instance, bandage any wounds according to the first aid booklet you have. If you have injuries you can't deal with, you may need to call 911. Keep in mind, though, that emergency services will be overloaded, so try to take care of what you can. <img> Look for structural issues. If parts of the house look damaged, don't hesitate. You may notice walls or floors crumbling, for instance, or cracks forming. If you're not sure whether an area is safe, get out of the house. You don't want to stay in a structure that is unsafe and may come down around you. <img> Check the house's infrastructure. Walk around the house, looking for issues. The main things you need to look for right now are gas leaks, water leaks, and electrical problems.\nMake sure you are smelling as you move around the house. Smell is the main way you can tell if there is a gas leak, though you may hear hissing as well. If you smell or hear gas, shut off the main gas valve. You should already know how to do this step if you prepared for the earthquake in method one. Also, open windows, and get out of the house. Call your gas company to tell them about the leak.\nLook for electrical problems. If you see any damaged wires or sparks, turn off the electricity.\nIf you see water leaks, turn off the main water supply. If you're short on water, consider alternative sources, such as melted ice cubes, the water from your hot water heater, and water from canned vegetables and fruits. <img> Check with authorities about water and sewage. This information will likely be on the radio or television. You need to check if the city's water supply is still safe to drink. In addition, you need to make sure the sewer lines are still intact before you flush a toilet. <img> Clean up harmful substances. If anything is spilled in the house that could be hazardous, you need to clean it up quickly. Cleaning supplies, for instance, can become hazardous, especially if they're mixed. Also, clean up any drugs or medicines.\nTry to wear gloves when cleaning to protect your skin.\nOpen windows to provide ventilation as needed. <img> Stay off the roads. The roads need to be open for emergency vehicles to get through. Try to stay off the roads as much as possible, as that will allow easy passage for emergency vehicles. <img> ",
"Stock up on supplies. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, such as California, make sure you are prepared should an earthquake strike. Having supplies is one way to be prepared, so you'll have exactly what you need on hand should disaster strike.\nYou’ll want to have a fire extinguisher, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries.\nIt is also good to have plenty of non-perishable food and bottled water, in case power is out for a while. At a minimum, you should have enough food and water for 3 days on hand.\nThe CDC recommends keeping 1 gallon of water per person per day. Don't forget to think about your pets, as they will consume food and water, too. Also, check the food and water you store for emergencies at least once a year to use up or throw away food and water that is near or past its expiration date. <img> Buy or build a first aid kit. In an earthquake, injuries can happen. Having a first aid kit on hand can help you deal with minor injuries, especially since emergency rooms will likely be overloaded. You can buy a kit ready-made, or you can gather supplies to make your own.\nThe American Red Cross recommends that you have the following items in your first aid kit: adhesive bandages (25 in various sizes), adhesive cloth tape, absorbent compress dressings (2 5-by-9-inch dressings), 2 roller bandages (1 each 3 inch and 4 inch), sterile gauze pads (5 3-by-3-inch pads and 5 4-by-4-inch pads), and 2 triangular bandages.\nYou'll also need things like antibiotic ointment, antiseptic, aspirin, cold compresses, a breathing barrier (for CPR), hydrocortisone, non-latex gloves (in case of latex injuries), an oral thermometer, tweezers, a first aid booklet (available from places like the Red Cross store), and an emergency (space) blanket). <img> Learn first aid and CPR. If you, a family member, or friend are injured during an earthquake and can’t get help, you will be grateful that you know how to take care of basic injuries. First aid and CPR classes teach you what to do in an emergency if someone is injured.\nLearning first aid can teach you how to deal with injuries such as cuts, bruises, head injuries, and even broken bones. CPR helps you learn what to do when someone is choking or not breathing.\nCheck with your local American Red Cross to find first aid classes in your area. <img> Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity. Though these are common comforts of daily life, during a natural disaster they can be life-threatening. Gas can leak; electricity can spark; and water can become contaminated. After an earthquake, you may need to turn one or all of these off.\nTo turn off the gas, turn the valve a quarter turn, using a wrench. The valve should now be perpendicular with the pipe. If it’s parallel, it means the gas line is open. Note that some experts recommend keeping the gas line on unless you smell a leak, hear hissing, or notice the gas meter is running up quickly because once you turn it off, you will need to bring in a professional to make sure it is safe to turn it back on.\nTo turn off the electricity, find the circuit box. Turn off all the individual circuits and then turn off the main circuit. The power should remain off until a professional confirms that there are no gas leaks.\nTo turn off the water, find the main valve. Turn the handle clockwise until it is completely closed. You should leave the water off until you know it is safe to turn it back on. Your city should update you on whether the water is safe to drink or not. <img> Secure your water heater. In an earthquake, your water heater can tip or be damaged, causing a huge pool of water. If you can protect that water and keep it from leaking out of the water heater in the first place, you can use it as a source of clean drinking water even if the city water isn't safe. Therefore, it's important to secure your hot water heater before an earthquake hits.\nStart by checking how much room is between the water heater and the wall. If you see more than an inch or two, you need to add a strip of wood to the wall using lag screws. The strip of wood should go down the length of the water heater, so it can't tip backwards.\nUse heavy-gauge metal strapping to secure the water heater to the wall at the top. Start at the wall. Wrap it around the front and then all the way around the heater again. Push it back to the wall. You now have an end on either side to secure to the wall or the wood at the back.\nFor wood, use lag screws with oversized washers. The screws should be at least 1/4\" by 3\". For concrete, you need 1/4\" expansion bolts instead of screws. You can also by a commercial securing kit that has everything you need.\nAdd another round of strapping to the bottom, and secure it. It's also important to take out the rigid copper and metal pipping. Instead, use flexible connectors for both the gas and water, which are less likely to break in an earthquake. <img> Decide where to meet after an earthquake. When earthquakes happen, phones can go down. You may not be able to reach your loved ones. Therefore, it's important to decide beforehand where you will meet if one happens.\nYou could say, for instance, that everyone comes home once the earthquake has passed, or that you meet at a nearby safe spot, such as a church.\nAlso, consider designating a person who's not in the same area as the contact person. For instance, you could designate one of your parents as the contact, so that other out-of-state people have someone to call to hear news. That way, you can deal with the emergency while your family can still hear news about you. <img> Earthquake-proof your home. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, consider moving heavy objects from high shelves and anchoring heaving furniture to the floor. During a quake, these objects can fall or move, injuring you or others in your home.\nBooks, vases, rocks, and other decorative items can fall off high shelves, crashing into people below.\nMove them so they are below head-level. Below waist-level is best, where they can do less damage.\nTry to attach heavy furniture, cupboards, and appliances to the walls or floor. Attaching objects to the walls or floors keeps them from moving or falling over in an earthquake. You can use nylon stripping or L-brackets to anchor furniture like china hutches or bookcases to the studs in the wall, though stripping will cause less damage to the furniture. You can also use nylon straps or velcro to secure items like televisions to their furniture. <img> "
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"Listen to yourself. Self expression, which is the ability to communicate and demonstrate your feelings honestly, is an important factor in embarking on the journey of finding out who you really are. You can start finding who you are by listening to yourself, how you feel, and how you want to react to a situation. This can get you more in tune with your feelings and emotions, helping you begin to express yourself. <img> Acknowledge your emotions. Emotions can be challenging and it can be hard for anyone to learn how to listen to and honor these feelings. You may also not know how to safely express your emotions. You may not have had a lot of experience in really tuning into to how you feel. It is common to stuff emotions away, to feel embarrassed or ashamed of emotions you may have, or hide your emotions completely.\nFor example, your friend forgets that you are supposed to hang out and doesn't show up or call you. It is okay to feel angry and upset about this situation. Acknowledge that your emotions of anger and sadness are valid and understandable. Do not belittle your feelings, even if she apologizes. You had a right to feel them and legitimize them.\nGetting closer to your emotions will get you more in touch with who you really are. The closer you feel to your authentic self, the less anxiety, depression, and overall dissatisfaction you may feel in your life in general. <img> Focus on how your body reacts. This may be a new experience for you. One of the best ways to tune into how you feel is being aware of your body. One easy way to test this out is notice how your body responds to an emotional situation. You can start with something very easy, such as anger expressed through road rage. Whether you ride the bus or drive a car, you have probably become frustrated or angry with traffic and can identify this feeling of anger.\nNotice what parts of your body become tense, what happens to your breathing, and what happens in your abdomen or stomach. <img> ",
"Start a feelings journal. Start keeping track of your emotions in feelings journal, which can be a small notebook or on your mobile device. Try this next time you are watching a tearjerker movie to keep track of sadness. Write down how you physically respond to sadness. Is it difficult for you to cry? What does your chest feel like when you feel sad?\nTry to stay out of your thoughts as your create your feelings journal and stay focused on your body's response. This will help you start to become more connected to how you really feel instead of just brushing emotions aside. <img> Own your emotions. You may be in the habit of telling yourself that you’re just being silly for feeling a certain way. You may also tell yourself not to feel a certain way. As you become more accustomed to recognizing your body’s response to emotions, it will be more difficult to just shrug off emotions. Your body is responding for a reason, and it is important to validate that. Get out your journal and start keeping a log of all the different feelings you had that day.\nFor example, write things like, \"Today at work my boss made me really angry.\" Validate that anger and write about why you were angry. Do this for all the emotions you feel each day. You may be surprised at the rich emotional landscape you actually have inside of you once you start paying attention.\nHumans are naturally emotional beings, and it is easy in a fast-paced world to become disconnected from how you really feel. <img> Write down how you want to express yourself. To better express yourself emotionally every day, write down how you want to handle each situation. Then you can do practice runs of how you would like to act in certain situations. Using a boss or authority figure as an example again, start writing out exactly what you would like to say to then. Don't edit yourself and make it as raw and as graphic as you like.\nIf you saw something that day that made you sad, such as someone in distress or a lost animal, write out your uncensored sadness in your journal. Also continue to notice how your body physically responds. <img> ",
"Express yourself safely. You need to figure out how to translate your emotions from their raw, unedited state into something productive that won't hurt others. Part of learning how to express your emotions is learning how to express them safely without hurting yourself or others. Use your journal to reframe your angry thoughts into sentences that express and validate how you feel, but won’t get you fired or in trouble.\nFor example, instead of screaming at someone and telling them you hate them, use your journal to write down different ways of expressing this that won’t have negative consequences on your life. Write phrases in your journal such as, \"When my boss does this, I feel angry.\" or \"When my parents yell at me, I feel angry.\" You are giving yourself the power to feel your emotions without letting your emotions have power over you.\nThis works for other emotions as well. <img> Put your plans into action. It is important to become comfortable with your emotions as not a black and white type of scenario. This will allow you to let your emotions to guide you in knowing when it is time to speak up, or when it is appropriate to express your emotions privately and move on.\nFor example, employers can be very frustrating. However, you have to ask yourself in any given situation what the benefit will be to you. Will your boss hear you? Will your boss understand? Would it be healthier to express your anger at home, writing about it in your journal than to engage in confrontation? You want to make sure you are true to your emotions and act on the right form of expression.\nMost people haven’t been shown healthy examples of how to express emotions, and these basic emotional tools have been absent from our lives. Expressing emotions is an essential part of living an emotionally healthy life, setting boundaries in you relationships, feeling validated and getting your emotional needs met. <img> Use \"I\" phrases. Always use “I” statements when expressing your feelings to others. Say things like, “When you told me what happened, I felt very sad for you and what you are going through”. This can be used in relationships as well. For example, say “When you get frustrated with me for making mistakes, I feel ashamed.” or “When you say negative things about me, I feel angry.”\nThis way, you are taking full responsibility for yourself, your emotions, and expressing how you feel. <img> Practice. Learning to navigate the complex array of emotions that you feel can be daunting, and it will take practice. If you are not used to expressing your emotions, you can look at this exercise almost like emotional weight training. At first, your emotional muscles may be sore, weak, and not used to being so rigorously used and paid attention to.\nExploring your authentic self and learning to express yourself is not easy. However, living an authentic life and feeling as though you are honoring yourself as well as validating your emotions will result in a richer, deeper, and more humanly authentic life experience. <img> ",
"Try painting, drawing or sketching. Find ways to express yourself creatively that makes you happy. Try to paint, draw, or sketch if this is something you enjoy. Acrylic paints are inexpensive and can be used on just about any surface. Tune into colors and what emotions you feel they express.\nGet a sketch book that is unlined and try drawing or sketching, tuning in to how you feel inside. Many art schools and museums offer free drawing sessions if you want to start off in a more structured environment.\nAllow your inner self and inner emotions to guide you as you create. Taking time to sit and paint or draw can also be relaxing. Don’t judge your abilities. Expressing yourself creatively is not about becoming the next Leonardo da Vinci, it’s about the act of creating. Learning to express yourself means learning to get to know yourself. Unleashing the creative side of yourself can be a surprising and fulfilling way to get a handle on who you really are inside. <img> Start collaging. Collaging is a fun craft that will allow you to express yourself. All you need are some old magazines or anything with images printed on it, some cardboard, and a glue stick. Find pictures that resonate with how you feel and what you want to express. Use words and headlines to accentuate the visual images.\nDon’t limit yourself to just cardboard. Collage the cover of your emotion journal or sketchbook. Decorate an old box, a folder, or anything you might have laying around that you want to express yourself on. Express how you feel politically, spiritually, globally, or make it personal to your life. <img> Dance. Sometimes, expressing yourself with physical movement can help free up your inner feelings and desires. Get comfortable in your own skin by moving around and dancing. Dance in the privacy of your own home, or go out to a dance club. Listen to music that fits your mood and that you enjoy.\nIf you are angry, put on some music that reflects that anger and let your body move. Do the same thing is you feel happy, sad, or afraid. Try dancing to music that will help change your mood, such as dance to music that makes you feel empowered if you are afraid or to happy music if you are sad.\nAlso try classes if you want to dance in a more structured environment. There are dance studios that offer programs for beginners that don’t require a huge time commitment. Take a beginner class in hip hop, jazz, or ballet class, as long as it fits you and your personality best. <img> Write creatively. A great way to express yourself is through writing. Write poetry or short stories using imagery based on your authentic feelings and life. Focus on how you feel and just write. Let go of any expectations of perfection or even showing your writing to anyone else. Expressing yourself creatively is about you and taking the time to learn about who you are and the intricate person inside you.\nFreeing yourself by writing can be extraordinarily illuminating and give you rich insights into thoughts and feelings you may not even be aware you had inside you. <img> Sing. Singing is a great activity, even if you are not great at it. You can sing anywhere, such as in your car, in the shower, or in your living room. Leave any expectations of perceived talent or vocal mastery out of your mind and let your voice be heard. Tune in to that emotional place and sing songs that resonate with you.\nSing songs that honor your feelings, such as sadness, loss, anger, love, and happiness. Allow yourself to be yourself through song.\nIf singing is something that really makes you feel like you, you can take it out in the real world as well. Try karaoke or join a community singing group. Connect with music that makes you feel like you are expressing your life, your feelings, and yourself. <img> "
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"Keep the pig in a clean pen. Keep the pig clean. Keep the pig's snout and butt clean when it is exiting the pen. <img> Keep the pig in good condition. Exercise it regularly. Start walking to help the pig lose weight and stay in good condition.\nDo not allow the pig to become underweight or overweight. <img> Feed the pig a high-quality feed free choice at least 2 times a day. Depending on the feed, pick a high-protein feed. (This does not mean feed hormones.) <img> Handle your hog daily to get it used to a whip or pipe. Tap only on the hog's shoulder to the underarm area on each side. Try if possible to keep your pig's head up to make the top line of your pig look more even. Not too high though. <img> Train the pig in a larger pen or, if possible, at the place it will be shown, so it is used to being in a larger area. <img> Make sure your pig has been trained/exercised in a pen the size of the show ring, or as close as you can get. Pigs tend to get excited and run around their first time inside a large pen.\nNote that this will excitable behavior will occasionally happen even after you work with them. The best thing to do is just to walk past the judge, maintaining eye contact. Don't get upset. <img> ",
"Prepare before the show. Shear and bathe your hog. Do this a few days before the show so that the coat will come out smooth. <img> Enter the show class according to your hog's weight and breed. <img> ",
"Keep the hog between you and the judge while showing. Never put the whip, cane, or pipe in between the judge and the hog. <img> Keep your eyes on the judge and follow his/her instructions promptly. <img> Handle your pig with gentleness. Judges like a hog that handles softly.\nDon't hit your hog hard enough to make it whine, judges won't like that.\nFor showmanship, know the style the judge likes (if possible) and conform to it. <img> "
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How to Feel Loved | [
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"Build your self esteem. A lot of the time, people can love us with all their hearts and we will still feel unloved. Usually, this is because we have a hard time believing that someone else could love us because we can't love ourselves. If you feel unloved by others, the best place to start is to learn to love yourself first. Build your opinion of yourself by celebrating your positives and embracing your negatives. Stop holding yourself to an ideal of perfection and realize that you are fine just the way you are. <img> Build your self confidence. Self confidence is an extremely attractive quality in a person. When people see that you think you can take on the world and win, they begin to believe it too (and they love it!). Build your self confidence by taking on challenges in your life, speaking up for yourself, and doing things that make you proud of who you are. <img> Get help if you need it. Sometimes, our brains get sick. They don't work quite right and they need a little help feeling better again. If you think that maybe your problems are too big for you to handle, please get help. Like taking medicine for a cold, it's important to take care of your body by getting the professional help of a doctor. We here at wikiHow love each and every one of you and we want you to be happy. You do what you have to do to make that happen! <img> ",
"Understand what love looks like. Make sure you know what love really looks like. Sometimes, really horrible people in our lives will convince us that love looks different than it actually does. Don't let them get you confused: love should never hurt, love shouldn't feel one-sided, and love shouldn't feel conditional. <img> Look at how they act. Look at how the person or people that you love act. Do they say mean things to you? Do they physically hurt you? Do they blow you off when you really need them? Do they ignore you when you tell them how you feel? These are bad signs. If, however, they maybe don't say it but they do show it by being there for you, trying to avid hurting you, and never giving you reason to think they think less of you, they probably love you but are just bad at showing it. <img> Look at how you act. Are you carrying all the weight in a friendship or relationship? Do you do way more for them than they do for you? Do you shower them in kindness and you're just met with empty thank yous and no reciprocation? These are bad signs. If, however, you feel like you get out as much as you put in, things are probably okay. <img> Leave dead weights behind. If someone hurts you (physically or emotionally), or even if they're just more work than they're worth, don't keep them in your life. You don't need that. Leave them behind and get back out there. Find the friends and relationships that are fulfilling for you because you deserve it! <img> ",
"Be open about your feelings. This is hard, but this is the best way to stop the feeling of being unloved. Tell the people in your life that you love how you feel. Tell them that you're having problems. And when they say that they love you, take them at their word. Give them the opportunity to show it. Stop shutting them down or second-guessing their feelings. They probably do really love you. <img> Opening yourself to new love. You might not feel loved if you have a very specific idea of what love looks like or where it comes from. Take a look at how you define love and think about maybe redefining it. Love doesn't have to come from a romantic relationship, and it doesn't have to include expensive gifts, cards on birthdays, or meeting some list of required qualities. <img> Volunteer. A great way to help yourself feel loved is to give back to your community. Volunteering in your local area, anywhere from hospices to soup kitchens, can help you and your community a lot. People will appreciate all you do to help them and you'll find the love you're looking for while making an incredibly positive impact.\nThere are also organizations like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, if you want to help a child who also needs to feel loved. <img> Get a pet. A dog or cat is a great way to feel loved. Our pets love us and rely on us a lot. You can have a wonderful impact on an animal by taking in a rescue animal or even volunteering at a foster home. Especially if your area is low on no-kill shelters, this can be a really wonderful thing to do. <img> Find people like you. Finding a community of people that are just like you can be a wonderful way to feel loved. The internet has made that much easier than it used to be. Fan communities are an easy way to start making friends online. You can also make some new friends in real life too. Try taking a class in a subject that interests you from your local community center. <img> Join a church. Another option to help yourself feel loved is to join or get more involved in a church or other local religious group. Find one that shares your values and start attending regularly. You can even join a study group to help develop even closer relationships with your fellow parishioners. <img> Date someone new. If you really think a romantic relationship is what's best for you, you can try dating someone new if you're ready (emotionally) to be with another person. Just remember: you should never enter a relationship expecting that the other person will make all of your problems go away or think that you can't be happy unless you're in a relationship. These are not healthy ideas. If, however, you're ready for the hurdles of being with someone else, you can get a boyfriend or get a girlfriend. <img> "
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"Bank of America's app icon is red with their logo on it (a cross-hatched white flag symbol). If you have an Android phone, the flag itself will be red instead of white and there is no red background. <img> ",
"Enter your login ID and Passcode. Then, tap the \"Sign In\" button. If you've set up TouchID, you can use that instead. <img> ",
"The menu button has three dots in a horizontal configuration and says Menu underneath. This will bring up the settings for your account. <img> ",
"You'll find this between \"Alerts\" and the label for \"BankAmeriDeals\" (Bank of America's cash back program for cardholders). <img> ",
"If you have a debit card with a checking account there, you'll be presented with that card first. Otherwise, you'll be presented with all other lockable/unlockable cards in your name. If you have both, there should be a button that will allow you to switch the cards if needed.\nIf your card has a photo verification on it, don't worry if the cards don't match what they look like in real life. <img> ",
"Make sure the last four digits and name on the card graphic match the card you'd like to lock.\nIf the card matches a debit card to a checking account, the app will tell you which account it links to. But don't worry if you don't see the type and instead see a nickname you chose for the account online. <img> ",
"You'll find this below your virtual card.\nOn this screen, too, you'll find a link to the tool to order a new card, if you need to. <img> ",
"Read the page confirming what you can and can't do with a locked card. You should also look at the types of financial transactions that will still go through even when the card is locked. The locked card status will also apply to most virtual wallet cards, including Apple, Google or Samsung Pay virtual cards. <img> ",
"Doing so will lock the card until you are ready to unlock it. <img> ",
"To do this, tap the green switch to the right of the \"Lock your card\" label. Wait for the confirmation message \"Your card is unlocked and ready to use\" to appear. <img> "
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"Get some 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) wooden blocks. You can buy ones that are already pre-cut from the craft store. You can also buy a wooden beam at a hardware store and cut it yourself, or ask the store to do it for you. <img> Paint the blocks with acrylic, if desired. This is not completely necessary, but it will give the blocks a nice touch. You can paint them all one color, or multiple colors.\nConsider sanding the blocks lightly for a weathered effect. You can also apply a light coat of paint with a dry paintbrush instead for a streaked look. <img> Find 5 to 6 photos. You can glue a photo to every side, or you can leave the bottom part of the cube blank. You will be cropping the photos down, so make sure that the person in the photo is small and doesn't fill up the whole page. <img> Crop the photos down. If you painted the blocks, crop the photos down to 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) on each side. This way, you will get a nice, painted border all around the photos. If you did not paint the blocks, you can crop the photos down to 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) square, and cover the entire block.\nYou can crop the photos down using an image-editing program on your computer, or you can crop them by hand using a ruler and craft blade. <img> Coat one side of the block with a decoupage glue, such as Mod Podge. You can apply the glue using a paintbrush or foam brush. Make sure that the layer is thick. Don't worry if it looks white now; it will dry clear.\nYou can use a glossy, satin, or matte finish. <img> Press the photo into the glue. If you printed the photos on regular printer paper, be sure to smooth out any wrinkles. Make sure that the photo is centered. <img> Apply another layer of decoupage glue over the photo. Make sure that you apply the glue over the entire block face, from edge-to-edge. This will seal in the edges of the photo and prevent them from peeling away. <img> Continue applying the rest of the photos. At one point, you will need to stop and let the glue dry so that you can hold the block and continue working without getting your fingers sticky.\nBe sure to wipe away any streaks using your brush.\nMake sure that all of the photos are pointing in the same direction. <img> Let the glue dry. Once it is dry, you blocks are ready to display! Keep in mind that most decoupage glues are not water resistant, and may warp or bubble if they get wet. <img> ",
"Crop and flip your desired photo using an image editing program. Find a photo that you want to use on your computer. Crop it down to 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) on each side using an image editing program. Flip or reverse the image in the program. This way, when you go to transfer the photo, it won't come out mirrored.\nYou will be transferring the image using wax paper. This will give you a rustic, translucent result. You will see some of the original wood color and texture. <img> Attach a sheet of wax paper to a piece of printer paper. Place a piece of wax paper over a piece of regular 8½ by 11-inch (21.59 by 27.94-centimeter) printer paper. Fold the top edge of the wax paper over the top edge of the printer paper by ½ inch (1.27 centimeters). Tape the folded edge of the wax paper down. Do not tape the other side.\nThe wax paper should be roughly the same size as the printer paper: 8½ by 11 inches (21.59 by 27.94 centimeters).\nIt does not matter which side of the wax paper is facing up. Both sides are waxed. <img> Print the photo out using an ink jet printer. Make sure that you feed the paper so that the image gets printed directly onto the wax paper. The printer paper is there to help feed the wax paper into the printer. You will not be doing any actual printing on the regular paper.\nAvoid touching the image. The ink will still be wet. It will smear if you touch it. <img> Get a 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) wooden block. You can buy one that's already pre-cut from an arts and crafts store. You can also buy a wooden beam at a hardware store and cut it yourself, or ask the store to do it for you.\nMake sure that the wood is smooth and light-colored. This will ensure that your image comes out nice and clear. <img> Dampen the block using a wet towel. Pat the wood with a dry towel to absorb any excess water. This will help the ink transfer better and give you a darker, brighter image. Some people find that this causes the images to blur a little, however. If this bothers you, you can omit this step.\n\nNot dampening the block will result in a faint, faded image.\nYou can also use a damp sponge instead. Place the wax paper, image-side-down, onto the block. Be careful not to move the image once you set it down. If you do, the ink will smear. Let the printer paper flop over onto the table, so that the backside of the wax paper is visible. <img> Rub the back of the wax paper using a credit card. Hold the wax paper down firmly as you rub the back. Be sure to rub the entire image across the entire block, from edge-to-edge. When you are done rubbing, peel the wax paper away. You should have a printed image on your block. <img> Consider adding more images. When you are done, you can print off more photos, and transfer them to the other block faces in a similar manner. You can cover all six sides of the block, or leave some blank. Seal the wood. Wait for the wood and ink to dry completely. Next, spray the image using an acrylic sealer. Apply several light coats, allowing each coat to dry. Do not spray too heavily or hold the can too close to the block, as this may cause the ink to run.\nIf you covered all six sides of the block, let the other sides dry first before sealing the last one. <img> "
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"Take notice of physical signs. When your body goes into stress mode, you will likely start to experience certain physical signs. These might include:\nYour jaws are clenched and your muscles tense.\nYour head or stomach hurts.\nYour heart starts racing.\nYou sweat (even the palms of your hands are sweaty).\nYour face flushes.\nYour body or your hands shake.\nYou get dizzy. <img> Take notice of emotional signs. Anger is often accompanied by a flood of other emotions. After all, the amygdala, the center for emotions, is pumping out signals with all its might to meet a threat and ensure your survival. It isn't surprising that you can get a flood of other related emotions. These emotions are capable of sounding the alarms for the fight and flight response. In addition to anger, some emotions you might feel include:\nIrritation\nSadness\nDepression\nGuilt\nResentment\nAnxiousness\nDefensiveness <img> Count to ten. If you feel yourself getting angry and are experiencing the symptoms of anger listed above, you can tell yourself that you don't have to react right away. Counting can help you put off your feelings for the moment. It might feel a bit silly at first, but counting really can distract your long enough to calm down. Hold off on reacting and give yourself time to sort out your feelings. <img> Try deep breathing. Try to get some space to yourself for a bit. If you can, excuse yourself and go to the bathroom, a stairwell, or outside while you do this, and this will help you feel comfortable deep breathing to calm down.\nMindfulness allows you to slow down instead of reacting quickly.\nBreathe in for a count of four, hold for a count of four, and exhale for a count of four.\nMake sure you are breathing with your diaphragm rather than with your chest. When you breathe with your diaphragm, your belly extends out (you can feel it with your hand).\nDo this as many times as necessary until you start feeling calmer. <img> Repeat a calming word or phrase. Try saying something calming to yourself, such as, “Calm down,” or “Relax,” or “Take it easy.” Repeat this phrase over and over until you feel your anger start to dissipate. <img> Get a change of scenery. If you feel your blood boil, get out. Take a walk. Breathe deeply. If you are able to remove yourself from the situation, do it. By not having the thing or person that makes you mad in front of you, you can more easily calm down. <img> Try progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation is the process of tensing and relaxing your entire body in progressive stages. It is thought that by tensing your muscles yourself, you can release pent-up tension in your body. Here is an overview of this method:\nBreathe in for a count of four, hold for four, exhale for four. Keep breathing deeply.\nStart with the muscles in your head and face. Tighten as many muscles as you can in your face, head, mouth, and neck, and hold for twenty seconds, then release.\nThen work your way down the body, tensing and releasing your shoulders, arms, back (only if you don't have back problems), hands, stomach, legs, feet, and toes.\nNow wiggle your toes around, feeling the relaxation from your toes to your head.\nTake a few more deep breaths, and enjoy the feeling of relaxation. <img> Find something humorous to enjoy. If you can get yourself laughing, you can change the chemical reaction in your body. You can use your brain and imagination to create all sorts of ridiculous situations that can get you laughing, especially if it isn't mean-spirited or sarcastic humor.\nFor instance, say you're in a situation where your boss got mad at you about something. Instead of fuming about it at your desk, you can dissipate your own anger by imagining he has a fish head and he was yelling through his fish mouth. It is important, however, not to laugh or smirk if you're still in a conversation with your boss. This could make things worse.\nYou can even use this method if you lose your temper a lot. Using something to make you laugh will help you calm down for this moment. Then you can more effectively employ other methods, such as problem solving, to come up with a solution to the situation you're facing. <img> ",
"Examine what else is happening in your life. We might feel angry when we have a lack of control, whether it's physical or emotional. These common occurrences all have the potential to raise ire in people:\nPhysical discomforts: Feeling tired, hungry or in pain can make people angry and cranky.\nGoing through the grieving process: Anger is a part of the grieving process.\nDissatisfaction with your sex life, or your spouse is cheating on you.\nOther people's inconsiderate or rude behavior.\nDealing with addiction and withdrawal\nMedical reasons such as hormone fluctuations and illnesses.\nHaving a mental disorder: Anger can be part of the symptoms for many disorders.\nBeing in an unjust situation, such as being under the regime of an oppressive government, or being subjected to discrimination.\nBeing subjected to abusive situations, such as being bullied or humiliated.\nStress from the daily grind, such as meeting deadlines, putting up with traffic, dealing with disappointing outcomes, or not meeting one's goals or expectations.\nLoss of money or income, such as getting robbed or having money problems. <img> Rate your anger. Rating your anger can help you realize what type of events make you angry and the degree they make you angry. Some events might cause mild irritation, while others might trigger you wanting to blow your top. You don't really need an official anger scale. You can make your own, for instance, on a scale of one to ten, or zero to 100. You can use what works with you.\nTrack how often your anger spikes by writing down your anger rating in a journal. <img> Keep an anger journal. An anger journal will help you keep track of what events anger you and the degree to which they anger you. You should also track the surrounding events and environments that preceded your anger or occurred during your anger. Take note of how you react when you're angry, and the reactions of other people when you get angry. When you record in your journal, you can make the following observations:\nWhat provoked the anger?\nRate your anger.\nWhat thoughts occurred as you got angry?\nHow did you react? How did others react to you?\nWhat was your mood right before it happened?\nWhat symptoms of anger did you feel in your body?\nDid you want to leave, or did you want to act out, such as bang the door or hit something or someone, or did you say something sarcastic?\nWhat were your emotions immediately after the incident?\nWhat were your feelings a few hours after the episode?\nWas the episode resolved?\nKeeping track of this information will help you learn what situations and triggers your anger. Then, you can avoid those situations when possible. Or, you can predict when these situations may occur if they are unavoidable. <img> Identify your anger triggers. A trigger is something that happens or that you experience that brings on an emotion or a memory. Some common triggers for anger are:\nNot being able to control other people's actions.\nOther people disappointing you for not meeting your expectations.\nNot being able to control daily life events, such as traffic or things that get in the way of your progress.\nSomeone trying to manipulate you or take advantage of you.\nGetting mad at yourself for a mistake.\nBeing hungry, tired or stressed. <img> ",
"Make an anger management plan. Following a plan will help you gain control over your anger at the moment. The key is to gain control of your body's response first. Once you do this, you can work out what is bothering you and why. When you understand this, you can assertively express yourself to make sure you are expressing your anger in a productive way. It takes lots of practice and patience to deal with your feelings in a new, constructive way.\nHave a specific set of actions in mind for when you feel angry. For example, once you recognize that you are feeling angry, step outside for five minutes. Take some deep breaths and repeat a calming phrase to yourself. This process will help you defuse your anger. <img> Avoid \"all or nothing\" thinking. When a person is angry, he may tend to think, “Everything's ruined,” or “I'll never be able to do that.” This type of thinking reduces things to an all-or-nothing scenario because the person thinks that the problem is the end of the world. Avoid words and phrases that put situations in absolute terms. Stop framing things with “always” or “never.”\nInstead, think to yourself: “This situation is frustrating, but it's not the end of the world.” <img> Avoid situations that make you angry. Oftentimes, you can avoid angry outbursts by avoiding the situation that makes you angry. For example, if you know that you get angry at the morning traffic, try to leave at a different time, or take public transit. If you know you get angry because you skipped lunch, be diligent about eating properly. <img> Let go of grudges. When you harbor resentment against someone, your anger will only continue and become hard to control. Accept others for who they are. Focus on how you handle a situation, rather than how someone else handles it. Letting go of grudges will help you refocus your energy on more positive things. <img> Try exercising. Exercise can help dissipate anger. For adults and children, research shows that exercise helps with mood regulation and controlling emotions. Try exercising when you're in a mad moment, or use it daily to release aggression. <img> Reset your emotions with a good night's sleep. Getting a good night's sleep helps people regulate their emotions. Emotions are harder to control when we don't get enough sleep. One study showed that with only a few nights of disrupted sleep for teenage girls, their negative feelings increased as well as their anger.\nIf you are having trouble sleeping on a consistent basis, you should see your doctor. <img> Try meditation. Meditation has been shown to be effective in emotional regulation. It has a longer lasting effect on the amygdala, the center for emotion and the part of the brain where the stress response begins after a stressful or threatening event has been perceived. Start with deep breathing. You can also combine breathing with visualization tasks. Try this visualization exercise:\nWhen you breathe in, envision a golden-white light that relaxes you and makes you feel happy. Envision this white light spreading into your lungs and throughout your entire body. When you breathe out, breathe out muddy, dark colors which represent your angry, stressed out feelings.\nIf you feel like you have trouble meditating, don't worry. Meditation is a combination of deep breathing exercises, visualization, and performing mental tasks. But if you feel like it's difficult for you to sit long enough to meditate, or if you feel uncomfortable meditating, you can just begin with simply deep breathing. This will still initiate your body's calming response. <img> Don't get discouraged if you relapse. When people try something new, it doesn't always go perfectly. This can be true when you're learning new ways to deal with anger. The best way to deal with relapses in exploding with anger or reacting passive-aggressively is to look at what didn't work. It's part of the learning process. When you are able to look at what didn't work, you can adjust what you do for that anger trigger for the next time.\nMost of all, hang in there! Be happy for your smallest accomplishments, because each one of them is a step towards accomplishing your bigger goal, which is dealing with anger. <img> ",
"Focus on communicating assertively. Assertive communication emphasizes that both people in a conversation have important needs. To communicate assertively, give the facts without making accusations. \nFor example, you might say: “I was hurt and angry because it seems like you were belittling my project when you laughed during my presentation. I don't know what was going on, but it seems like you weren't paying attention or taking my hard work seriously. I could have just misunderstood what was going on. Can we talk and work this out?” <img> Be respectful. Using please and thank you is not only polite, but it also shows respect for other people. Your communications should convey requests rather than demands. In order to get respect, you have to give it. Then you will foster cooperation and reciprocal respect. This is the opposite of what happens with anger, where aggressive, passive, or passive-aggressive communications puts others at odds with you.\nYou can start your communications this way: “When you have the time, could you…” or “It would be a great help if you… Thanks, I appreciate it!” <img> Make communications clear. If you hem and haw and beat around the bush, or make general statements that are not specific, everyone involved will get frustrated. Instead, directly address the person you need to resolve your issue with. Make it clear what you would like to see happen. Be sure to put it in the form of a request.\nFor instance, if your coworker is speaking very loudly on the phone and it's difficult for you to do your work, you can state your request like this: “I have a request. Would you please lower the volume of your voice on the telephone? It's making it very difficult to concentrate on my work. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.”\nIf you had stated instead, “It's really difficult to get my work done with all the noise in this office” to everyone in the room, it's not specific. Moreover, it will most likely alienate all of your coworkers, and you probably won't get your problem solved. <img> Express your feelings well. When you figure out how you're feeling, convey the real feeling, like hurt, and keep judgment statements out of it.\nFor example, this is not an assertive way to express yourself: “I feel that you are an insensitive bore.” That is a judgment against another person (and not a very nice one at that).\nInstead, stick to things that pertain to you: “I feel that you are not being sensitive to my feelings when you read your paper instead of listening to what I'm trying to say.” <img> Aim for problem solving. Once you are able to recognize your anger triggers, you can slow down your anger and address anger-provoking thoughts. Then you will be able to shift your focus to problem solving. With problem solving, you are doing everything in your power to address the problem, figure out your own feelings regarding the situation, and express your feelings in the most productive way possible.\nFor example, you might get angry because your child got bad grades on his report card. To avoid having an angry outburst at your child, you should try to problem-solve. This will help you process through the situation.\nWork through your emotions by taking a few minutes to yourself, breathing deeply. As your head clears a bit, you can start thinking of solutions to this problem. You can strategize how you will talk to your child about his grades, emphasizing that you love him and support him. You can also think of solutions, such as getting him a tutor or enrolling him in a study skills class.\nYou might have to accept the fact that sometimes, there isn't a solution to the problem at hand. This is okay, because not everything in life can be tied up in a package with a neat little bow. Life's a lot messier than that. You can't control life, but you can control how you react towards it. <img> ",
"Enroll in an anger management program. Fortunately, anger management programs have been shown to have a high rate of success. The most successful programs help you understand your anger, give you short-term strategies to deal with your anger, and help you build skills.\nThere are a wide variety of options for anger management programs. For example, there are anger management programs available for teens, executives, police officers, and other populations of people who might be experiencing different types of anger for different reasons. <img> Try therapy. Therapy is a great way to find new ways of dealing and expressing anger. You can take your anger journal, for instance, and bring it to therapy with you.\nYour therapist will most likely use relaxation techniques to help you calm down in the middle of an anger episode. Your therapist will also help you deal with the thoughts that can trigger anger and find new ways to view your situations. Therapists will also help you with emotional coping skills and assertiveness communication training.\nYou may choose to see a psychotherapist who specializes in a person's history to resolve problems today, such as overcoming an abusive or neglectful childhood, or overcoming a tragic event. This can be very helpful in dealing with anger from past events.\nFind a therapist in your area by using the American Psychological Association's Psychologist Locator. <img> Ask your doctor about medication. Anger is often part of a different disorder, such as bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety. Drug therapy for anger will depend on the condition with which the anger is occurring. Taking the medications for the disorder could help the anger as well.\nFor example, if the anger is occurring with depression, anger could be treated along with other depression symptoms with antidepressants. If irritability is occurring as a part of generalized anxiety disorder, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Lexapro or Prozac might be used to treat the disorder. In the meantime, these drugs can help with your irritability.\nEach drug has side effects. For example, lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder. It has a very high rate of renal (kidney) complications. Being aware of the possible side effects will help you monitor for complications. It's very important to discuss these possibilities openly with your doctor.\nBe sure to talk about any addiction problems you have with your doctor. The last thing you need when you are struggling with alcohol, for instance, is to add another addiction. This should be discussed candidly with your doctor to help her decide the best medication to treat your anger and any other symptoms you might be having. <img> "
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"Right-click the desktop and select \"Screen Resolution\" or \"Display settings\". The option you'll see depends on your version of Windows. All of these lead to the same general window.\nIf you are using Windows XP, this won't work. Skip down to Step 5 of this section. <img> Find the \"Orientation\" menu. This should be located towards the bottom of the window. By default, it will say \"Landscape\" for most computers. Most graphics cards will allow you to rotate the screen using this menu.\nIf you don't see this menu, there may be something wrong with your drivers or your computer manufacturer may have disabled the option. Skip down to Step 4 for more ways to rotate the screen. <img> Select the orientation you want to use. There will be four options to choose from:\nLandscape - This is the default option for standard monitors.\nPortrait - This will rotate the display 90° to the right so that the right edge of the monitor is now the bottom of the display.\nLandscape (flipped) - This will flip your screen upside down so that the top edge of the monitor is now the bottom.\nPortrait (flipped) - This will rotate the display 90° the opposite, so that the left edge becomes the bottom of the display. <img> Try the shortcut keys (Intel). Some graphics card adapters support shortcuts to change the display orientation. You can use these shortcuts to quickly switch between orientation modes. These shortcuts are most likely to work if you are using an Intel integrated graphics adapter. For many users of Nvidia or AMD cards, these shortcuts will not work.\n\nCtrl+Alt+↓ - Flip the screen upside down.\n\nCtrl+Alt+→ - Rotate the screen 90° to the right.\n\nCtrl+Alt+← - Rotate the screen 90° to the left.\n\nCtrl+Alt+↑ - Return the screen to the standard landscape orientation. <img> Check your video card's control panel. Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics adapters typically install a control panel program that allows you to make adapter-specific adjustments. You can usually access this control panel from the menu tat appears when you right-click the desktop, but you may have to find it in the Start Menu or the Windows Control Panel.\nLook for the \"Rotate\" or \"Orientation\" option. In the Nvidia control panel, look for the \"Rotate display\" option in the left menu. In the AMD Catalyst Control Center, you can find the \"Rotation\" menu in the Desktop Properties section. For Intel, you can find the \"Rotation\" selector in the \"Display Settings\" menu. <img> Create rotation shortcuts (AMD). If you are using an AMD or ATI card, the Catalyst Control Center software allows you to create keyboard shortcuts for screen rotation.\nRight-click on your desktop and select \"Catalyst Control Center\".\nClick the \"Preferences\" button and select \"Hotkeys\".\nSelect \"Display Manager\" from the drop-down menu, and then set the key combinations you want to use for the different rotation options. The key combinations in Step 4 are not typically used for other functions, making them a good choice.\nMake sure to check the boxes to enable your new hotkeys. <img> Update your drivers if you don't have any rotation options. If you aren't seeing any rotation options and the shortcut keys aren't working, you may be able to enable the function by updating your video card drivers. You'll want to download the latest drivers directly from the manufacturer instead of using Windows Update.\nAMD and Nvidia have hardware detection tools that will automatically detect the graphics card you are using and provide the latest drivers. You can run these tools from their driver download pages, or you can search for your specific model if you know it.\nIf you want to look up what model graphics adapter you have, press ⊞ Win+R and type dxdiag. Click the \"Display\" tab to see your graphics adapter manufacturer and model. <img> Understand that the computer manufacturer can disable screen rotation. This option is not actually provided by Windows; it is up to the hardware manufacturer to enable it. Most computers have it enabled, but your computer may not support rotating the screen. Laptops are the most common victims of losing the ability to rotate the screen. <img> ",
"Click the Apple menu and select \"System Preferences\". You can only rotate external displays, and the display must support rotations (not all do). If you are running older versions of OS X, you can attempt to force the built-in display to rotate, but this does not work in newer versions. <img> Click the \"Displays\" option. This will show all of your connected displays <img> Select your external display. Select your external display from the available displays.\nIf you want to try to rotate an internal display, such as on a MacBook or iMac, see Step 6. <img> Set the \"Rotation\" menu to the option you want in the \"Display\" tab. You can select 90°, 180°, or 270°. These represent how many degrees the display will rotate to the right. <img> Check that mirroring is not enabled. If all of your screens rotate when you enable rotation on one of them, mirroring may have been enabled. This makes all of the screens mimic each other. Click the \"Arrangement\" tab and uncheck the \"Mirror Displays\" box. <img> Attempt to rotate a built-in monitor (OS 10.9 and below). If you are using Mavericks or earlier, you can attempt to force a built-in display to rotate by opening a special version of the Displays menu. Make sure System Preferences is closed before proceeding. Do not attempt this in OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or later, as it can result in a serious error.\nClick the Apple menu and select System Preferences.\nPress and hold ⌘ Cmd+⌥ Opt and click the \"Displays\" option.\nYour built-in display should have a rotation menu available. <img> "
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"Feel the beat. Bachata is an 8-beat dance (like the Salsa). Bachata music has four beats per measure. At its most basic, bachata has dancers move left for one four-beat measure, then right for the next. Listen to the music and try to find the pulsing beat. Modern electronic bachata music usually has some form of synth percussion hitting every beat, which makes the beat easy to find. Traditional bachata music can have slightly more complex percussion, but usually still have beats that are easy to \"feel\".\nHere's an example of how you'll count your steps during a basic bachata: (Stepping to the left) 1, 2, 3, (4), (stepping to the right) 5, 6, 7, (8), (stepping to the left) 1, 2, 3, (4), etc.. The 4th and 8th beats are marked in parentheses because these beats are often counted silently.\nIn terms of modern \"pop\" bachata, you might want to check out the work of modern Latino artists like Prince Royce, Anthony Santos, Aventura, Don Omar, and Maite Perroni. These artists are influenced by bachata and many record songs in modernized bachata style. Try starting with \"Creiste\" by Anthony Santos.\nOlder, more traditional bachata artists may be slightly more obscure today, owing to the popularity of their \"pop\" counterparts. Try checking out artists like Yoskar Sarante, Frank Reyes, and Joe Veras. The song \"Intentalo Tu\" by Joe Veras is a great bachata tune with a semi-traditional flavor.\nHowever, the best option is to have a personal teacher who can teach you in a learning style that is most suitable for you. <img> Step to the left. Begin with both your feet together. Count the beat of the music: 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4. When you're ready, start by stepping to the left with your left foot on beat 1. Then, bring your right foot to your left foot on beat 2. Step left with your left foot again on beat 3, then finally, raise your right foot off the ground slightly on beat 4. <img> Notice the motion in your hips. You may have noticed that by raising your right foot off the ground slightly, you were forced to jut your hips out to the right. This is perfect - eventually, the effect you want to create is that of a continuous, rolling motion in your hips. As you continue to dance, be conscious of the motion of your hips. <img> Repeat your steps in the opposite direction. Don't stop! Plant your right foot on the ground on the next beat 1, stepping to the right. Then, just mirror the motions you've already made in the opposite direction: bring your left foot to your right on beat 2, step right on beat 3, and raise your left foot slightly on 4. Your hips should jut to the left now. <img> Keep time and repeat. Practice these basic steps until you think you have a sense for the basic pulse of bachata. As you dance, keep your knees slightly bent (obviously bending your knee more when you raise your foot) and try to keep a slight rhythmic swaying motion in your hips.\nIn bachata, as with many forms of Latin dance, the swaying motion in the hips is typically more pronounced in the female partner than in the male partner.\nIf you think this is too simple, don't worry - the bachata is about to get much more interesting. <img> ",
"Ask your partner to dance. Knowing how to graciously accept either a \"yes\" or a \"no\" is essential for avoiding awkwardness at clubs, parties, Quinceañeras, and other places where you may want to do the bachata. In traditional bachata, men ask women to dance. The instructions below assume a traditional situation, however, today, it's perfectly acceptable for women to do the asking.\nGentlemen - when you want to dance with someone, be direct, yet courteous. Approach your potential partner directly, offer her your hand (palm up) and say something short and to-the-point along the lines of \"Hey, would you like to dance?\" If she accepts, great! Take her hand and move to the dance floor. If, for any reason, she doesn't want to, politely acquiesce with a short acknowledgement like \"oh, OK. No problem,\" then move on.\nLadies - when you're asked to dance, reply graciously but honestly. If you do want to dance, simply say \"I'd love to\", then take your partner's hand and proceed to the dance floor. If you don't, decline politely, briefly and honestly explaining why you'd rather not. For instance, you might say something like, \"Oh, I wish I could, but my heels are killing me.\" <img> Hold your partner. In Bachata, there are two basic positions for holding your partner - open position and closed position. Open position puts more space between the two partners, as they make contact only through their hands. Open position allows more space and flexibility when it comes to advanced moves like turns. Closed position, on the other hand, is somewhat more intimate, as it involves an arm draped across the lady's back and slight-to-strong contact between the two partners' bodies. Closed position is more common in modern clubs and dance halls owing to cramped floor space. See below for instructions on both positions:\nGentlemen:\nFor open position, keep your arms loose and relaxed. Offer your lady partner both palms, facing up. She'll gently place her hands in yours - allow them to rest there. Don't grab with your thumbs. Both your and your partners' elbows should be bent at your sides, which will put your bodies about a foot or two apart.\nFor closed position, wrap your arm around your lady's body so that your palm is resting roughly in the middle of her back. She will drape her arm over yours, resting her hand near your shoulder. Using your unoccupied arm (which is called your \"leading arm\"), hold her other hand out to the side at about shoulder or chest height, keeping both of your elbows bent. Don't interlock fingers - your hands should be held palm-on-palm, with the back of your hand facing out. As you dance, use your outstretched hand to lead your partner, gently guiding her upper body in the direction you're moving.\n\nLadies:\nFor open position, keep your arms loose and relaxed. Lay your hands palms-down in your partner's. Remember to keep your elbows bent to allow flexibility and ensure you're somewhat close to your partner.\nFor closed position, when your partner wraps his arm around your back, lay your arm over his and rest it near his shoulder. Allow your partner to hold your other hand - the back of your hand should be facing towards you, while the back of his should be facing out. Keep your elbows bent and remember to keep a palm-palm hand hold (don't interlock fingers). <img> Step with your partner. Practice simply moving in time to the music with your partner. You may find that coordinating your movements so that you both step on the beat is harder than you first thought! Regardless of whether you're in open or closed position, both partners perform basically the same \"left four beats, right four beats\" motion described above. However, realize that, since both partners are facing each other, one partner will be stepping in the opposite direction as described.\nTraditionally, in bachata, the man leads, so, if you're a lady, you can just follow in the direction of his motion, whether that means stepping to the right or to the left first. <img> Incorporate back-and-forth motion. As your bachata skill improves and you begin dancing with partners, you'll want to move away from the basic left-and-right bachata steps and towards a more advanced, versatile step pattern that uses back-and-forth movements as well. These back and forth movements are done almost identically to the left-and-right movements - in other words, you'll step forward three beats and pop your hips on beat four, then step backward 3 beats and pop your hips on beat four, lather, rinse, and repeat. As the leading partner steps forward, the following partner steps back with the corresponding foot.\nFor beginners, try moving through the basic left-and-right bachata steps twice, then doing a back-and-forth motion twice, then switching back to the left-and-right motion and repeating. Your steps should be as follows:\n(To the left) 1, 2, 3, (4) (To the right) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the left) 1, 2, 3, (4) (To the right) 1, 2, 3, (4)\n(To the front) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the back) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the front) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the back) 1, 2, 3, (4)\n(To the left) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the right)... and so on.\n\nNote - because, in traditional bachata, the male partner leads, the (to the front) direction refers to his point of view. The female (or following) partner will step back as the leading partner steps forward, and vice versa. <img> Add turns. One of the most essential partner moves done in bachata is the turn. In the most basic variation of this move, the male partner raises his arm, allowing the woman to complete a full turn in time to the music, then both partners return to normal dancing without missing a beat. Follow the instructions below to do a basic turn:\nGentlemen - As you dance, mentally count out the beat (1, 2, 3, 4). On beat 4, begin to raise your leading arm over your partner's head and begin to release your other arm's grip (as a reminder, in closed position, the leading arm is the outstretched one, rather than the one wrapped around your partner's back). On beat 1 of the next measure, your partner will begin to turn in a circle under your arm, gently holding on to your leading arm as she does so. She will finish turning on beat 3 so that on beat 4 you'll both be dancing in sync again and you'll be able to move together in the opposite direction on the next beat 1.\nLadies - feel your partner's leading arm begin to rise on beat 4. Keep holding onto your partner's leading arm, but release your grip on your partner's shoulder with your other arm and move under the curve of his leading arm. On beat 1, start to turn in a circle under his leading arm. Try to finish turning on beat 3 so that you can hit beat 4 in the \"normal\" dancing position and step together in the opposite direction on beat 1. <img> Pay attention to your partner. Above all else, bachata is supposed to be a way for two people to have fun. Both men and women should try to give their partner their full attention. At the simplest level, this means looking at your partner while you dance, not at the floor (and especially not at other people you'd like to dance with). However, this also applies to the way you dance:\nPay attention to your partner's movements. if you're leading, make sure your partner is keeping up with you. If you're following, try to match your partner's directions and predict which way he'll go next.\nWhen your partner does a glamorous move like a spin or a turn, give your partner the attention s/he deserves. Generally, unless you're doing a special synchronized two-person move, you shouldn't do your own moves while your partner is doing his or hers. <img> ",
"Get your whole body in motion. Bachata shouldn't be a dreary shuffle - it should be an upbeat, energetic dance. As your bachata skill grows, try to incorporate more of your body into your basic step patterns. For instance, rather that keeping your upper body mostly straight, try moving your arms in a pumping motion and twisting slightly as you move. Try bending your knees and popping your hips more than you normally would for a low, sensual swaying motion. Eventually, when you're comfortable, the bachata should naturally become a whole-body activity. <img> Add bachata urbana flavor. At most modern dance clubs, you'll encounter a casual, modernized version of bachata, rather than the formal, traditional version. This version of the dance, called \"bachata urbana\", incorporates a wide variety of added moves and minor variations to give bachata an updated, modern feel. Below are instructions for two bachata urbana moves that can give your dance routine some modern flair.\nThe slide - This move is usually performed when you would normally be stepping in the opposite direction as the leading arm (typically, this arm is the leading partner's left arm, so this means you'll do this move when you'd normally step to his right). To do this move, mentally count the beat of the music (1, 2, 3, 4). On beat 4 of the \"to the left\" measure, the leading partner raises his leading arm so that his hand and his partner's are above their heads. On beat 1 of the \"to the right measure,\" he drops his leading hand to below the waist, takes a big step back with his rear leg, and slides backward until beat 4. The following partner mirrors his movements.\nThe male turn - This move allows the leading male partner to enjoy a flashy turn for a change. The male turn works especially well right after a traditional female turn, so we'll assume you've just \"caught\" your turning partner on beat 4. On beat 1, start to turn in front of your partner - she doesn't need to raise her hand over you like you would while she's turning. As you turn, she should keep her elbows bent and her hands out in front of her. This way, as you turn, you can grab her non-leading arm with your leading arm so that, for a brief moment, you're both holding hands and facing the same way with your back to her front. Continue turning and \"catch\" her hands as you normally would on beat 3 so that on beat 4 you're dancing in sync again. <img> Add complex footwork. When two experienced bachata dancers dance with each other, they're unlikely to be content with the basic \"left, right, front, back\" steps for long. As you grow as a bachata dancer, for added challenge and entertainment, you'll probably want to start throwing new, more complex footwork patterns into your repertoire. Here are just a few ideas you may want to practice:\nHeel steps. Typically, on the fourth beat of each measure, you'll raise your foot slightly and roll your hips to the side. Instead, try kicking your foot out slightly so that its heel touches the ground and its toes are raised. You may need to bend your knees slightly to do this comfortably. The end result should be somewhat subtle - not an exaggerated \"Cossack dance\" kick, but slight variation on your normal step.\nTwisting. Instead of stepping back and forth, spend a measure twisting with your partner. Bend your knees slightly more than usual, then twist your hips and legs side to side to the beat of the music. Try varying between twisting twice per measure (once every two beats) and twisting four times per measure (once every beat).\nLeg-crosses. This move incorporates several kicks followed by a quick turn for a dazzling effect. Step to the side as you normally would for three beats. On beat 4, raise your leg slightly more than normal in preparation for a kick. On beat 1, keeping your upper body upright, gently kick out in front of you. Your leg should swing back on beat 2. Kick out again on beat 3, then, on beat four, cross your kicking leg across your stationary leg and plant it on the ground. Use your momentum to complete a full turn on beats 1, 2, and 3 of the next measure so that you're back in your \"normal\" position on beat 4. <img> "
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"Choose a moisturizing conditioner. Moisturizing conditioner is ideal for most African hair, especially if the hair is dry and brittle, and breaks easily when brushed. (If the hair stretches before breaking, read the instructions for protein conditioning, below.) The \"moisturizing\" label on the front is a good start, but it's best to look at the ingredients list and instructions:\nIngredients that contain protein should be avoided in a moisturizing conditioner. This includes amino acids, casein, cholesterol, collagen, keratin, oat flour, and panthenol.\nIf the directions say to leave on for 2-5 minutes and rinse, this is not a deep conditioner. Look for a product intended to be left on for at least 15–20 minutes. <img> Purchase a leave-in conditioner. A leave-in conditioner will keep your hair in good shape between washing sessions. Buy one in addition to the other treatment(s) you selected.\nA moisturizing leave-in conditioner is usually the best choice for African hair. <img> Consider a steam treatment. Now that you've selected your product, decide which type of treatment to use. One option is a steam treatment, which lifts and opens the cuticles on the hair strand, allowing your hair to absorb more conditioner. This is ideal for dry, brittle hair, but more than two steam treatments a month may cause hygral fatigue. Here's a step by step explanation:\nWash you hair and gently squeeze it until damp, but not soaking wet.\nRub in deep conditioner. Focus on the ends, which are the weakest point, but condition all the way to the roots as well. Do not apply on the scalp.\nSit under the hair steamer for one complete cycle. If you don't own one, wrap hair in a hot, wet towel and cover with a plastic bag or shower cap for 15-20 minutes.\nRinse out conditioner with cold water. This closes the cuticle layer again, laying them flat to seal conditioner in and let strands glide past each other with minimal tangling. This also gives the hair a nice sheen.\nApply a moisturizing leave-in conditioner, then style. <img> Trap heat overnight instead. Many people find this method uncomfortable, but it's a good choice if you have dry, coarse, brittle hair. Also, this method can be used more often than the steam treatment without causing damage. Apply as follows, starting in the late evening:\nWash hair and squeeze until damp.\nApply moisturizing conditioner. Never use a conditioner that contains protein, as this can harden the hair and break it if left in longer than instructed on the label.\nCover with the thermal cap. If you don't have a thermal heat cap, use a plastic cap covered in a beanie or bandana.\nSleep with the cap on.\nCold rinse in the morning and apply a moisturizing conditioner before styling. <img> ",
"Check your hair strength. Protein adds strength to damaged hair, especially hair treated with relaxers, bleach, or other harsh chemical treatments. However, they can also dry out your hair. Brush your hair and watch how the strands snap to find out whether protein will help or hurt:\nIf your strands stretch, then break, you need more protein.\nIf your hair snaps off easily without stretching, look for conditioners that do not contain protein. <img> Find a protein deep conditioner. Protein-heavy conditioners may be sold as \"hair mayonnaise\" or \"protein conditioner.\" For a more accurate choice, check the ingredients. Conditioner ingredients with protein include amino acids, casein, cholesterol, collagen, keratin, oat flour, and panthenol. Of course, anything with the word \"protein\" in it is another good choice. <img> Dampen hair. Wash your hair, then gently squeeze it to remove excess moisture. Do not rub with the towel, which can cause damage. <img> Apply the conditioner. Rub the product into your hair. The ends are usually most in need of strengthening, but rub all the way to your roots as well. You do not need to apply this to your scalp. <img> Heat with a thermal cap or bonnet dryer. There are three different ways to \"cook\" a protein treatment into your hair:\nCover with a thermal cap.\n\nOr cover with a plastic cap covered by a beanie or bandana. (This is essentially a homemade thermal cap.)\n\nOr cover with a plastic cap, then sit under a bonnet dryer. The plastic cap is necessary to avoid damage. <img> Leave in according to label instructions. Always follow instructions that come with your protein treatment. Leaving it in too long will create hard, brittle hair, defeating the purpose. <img> Rinse with cold water. Seal in the product with a cold rinse. <img> Finish with a moisturizing leave-in conditioner. Protein can dry out your hair, so restore lost moisture with a moisturizing conditioner. Make sure this contains no protein. <img> ",
"Wash your hair with lukewarm water. Hot water makes the hair even curlier and more unmanageable. <img> Let an egg sit in your hair. Beat the egg, then massage it in thoroughly. Cover your hair with a plastic bag or a shower cap. Leave this in for about half an hour to feed your hair vital nutrients. Wash the egg out of your hair.\nBecause eggs contain protein, this treatment may not be ideal for weak hair that stretches and breaks when brushed. <img> Massage in oil. You can use just about any kind of vegetable oil, but coconut oil and jojoba oil are recommended. Pour enough oil to fill about ¼ of a tea cup (about ⅛ measuring cup or 30mL). Massage this into your hair, replace the shower cap, and move on to the next step. This will soften your hair to a healthy, supple texture.\nYou can use sunflower oil or other cooking oils, but these may smell bad.\nYou can even use an avocado if you have no oil. <img> Steam the hair. This will \"cook\" the oil into your hair, restoring shine and flexibility. At the salon, all you need to do is sit under the dryer. At home, sit on a chair and let your head hang backwards with your hair over a bucket of boiling water. Either way, this takes about 30 minutes. <img> Rinse with warm water. Add a few drops of vinegar to the water to reduce dandruff. <img> Blow dry. You need low heat setting to dry African hair so that hair does not become brittle. To dry quickly and effectively, clip your hair into several segments. For each segment, comb out and blow dry lines of hair one by one. Finish the whole segment before moving on to the next. <img> Oil the hair with glycerin. Glycerin is the best of the best when it comes to African hair. This last step will protect your hair from breakage. What you have in the end is a head full of fluffy, shiny, kinky hair!\n\nBraid your hair afterward to help your hair grow. <img> "
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"Contact a police department or pharmacy to see if they have drug disposal boxes. Many police departments and pharmacies have drop boxes where you can anonymously put expired or unused medication when you don’t need it anymore. Call their locations and ask them if they offer medication drop-off services. Find out if they have any restrictions on the type of medication they accept and what processes you need to follow before you drop the medication off.\nYou may be able to find a list of drop-off locations on your city’s Department of Health website.\nMany times, you’ll need to keep the medication in its original container when you dispose of it.\nMany pharmacies have secure and anonymous disposal kiosks that you can safely drop your medication into. Remove any labels that have your personal information on them before putting the medicine inside.Warning: Some drop boxes don’t allow you to throw away liquid medication so be sure to double-check the list of what’s allowed. <img> Call a hospital or clinic to check if they offer safe drug disposal. Hospitals and clinics are usually required to accept expired or unused drugs so they can destroy or dispose of them properly. Contact the information line for your nearest hospital and discuss your options with them. If they’re able to take back your medication, bring the container to the hospital as soon as you’re able so you don’t have to worry about keeping it in your home.\nOnly return liquid chemotherapy drugs to a hospital so you don’t expose other people to any chemicals. <img> Go to a sponsored drug take-back event to get rid of medication safely. Many large cities offer drug take-back events through the Department of Health or Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) so you can anonymously get rid of unwanted or expired medication. Check with your city’s website to see when take-back events occur in your area. Keep the medication in a hard-to-reach area until the event so pets or kids are unable to access it.\nThere are usually 2 take-back events annually, but there may be more depending on your location.\nYou can dispose of expired or unused prescription or over-the-counter medication at a take-back event.\nSmaller cities may not have sponsored take-back events. If not, look for another drop-off location in your area. <img> Mail your medications into a disposal site. Many pharmacies, such as Costco, CVS, and Rite Aid sell paid postage envelopes that allow you to mail in your prescriptions. Seal your medications inside of the envelope and send them through your regular mail service. Your medication will go directly to the disposal site so it’s gotten rid of safely.",
"Plan on throwing away the medication right before collection day. Leaving medication inside your garbage can make it easier for people to dig through the trash and find it. Keep the medication on a high shelf so pets or children can’t reach it. Choose the night before or the morning of collection day to reduce the risk of others getting into the medication.\nContact your city’s waste management service if you aren’t sure when your garbage is regularly collected. <img> Cross off any personal information from the prescription label. Use a black permanent marker to cross off your name, address, and prescriber’s name on the label. Go over the area multiple times until you aren’t able to see or read any of the information on the label. Cover the name of the prescription as well so people don’t know what it is, which will deter them from trying to steal it from the trash.\nYou can try to rip the label off of the bottle, but it may still leave scraps or residue on the bottle.\nYou don’t need to cross off any information on over-the-counter medication. <img> Add water to the medication if it thickened. Some thicker liquid medication may dry up or solidify in the bottle if it’s left for a long time. Fill a quarter of the bottle with water from your sink before putting the cap back on. Shake the bottle vigorously to help break apart the dried-out liquid so you can easily pour it out of the bottle.Tip:If the medication still doesn’t come out or liquefy, try breaking it apart with a spoon, fork, or stir stick. <img> Pour the medication into a resealable plastic bag. Hold a resealable plastic bag over a countertop or sink so you don’t spill the medication anywhere. Open the medication bottle and slowly pour the contents into the bag. Empty the entire container into the bag and shake out as much from the bottle as you can. Once you empty the medication, you can throw the bottle away in your trash.\nNever leave the medication in its original packaging since it will be easier for people to find or steal from your trash.\nDo not recycle the medication bottle when you’re finished since it had contaminants in it. <img> Mix inedible material with the medication. Mixing your unused or expired medication with another material deters animals or other people from ingesting it. Put in a few spoonfuls of something like cat litter, used coffee grounds, dirt, or ash into the bag and mix it together with the medication. Once you thoroughly combine the material and medication, seal the bag tightly so it doesn’t open.\nYou can also add salt or flour to disguise the medication.\nAdding material will help hide the medicine so others don’t know what’s inside the bag. <img> Place the bag in an opaque container so it’s not visible. Choose a small box or plastic container with a lid that you can easily fit the bag into. Make sure the bag stays sealed or else the container could easily leak the contents. Put the lid on the container or close the box before taping it shut so it’s harder to get into.\nAvoid using a food container since it’s more likely someone going through your trash will get into your medicine. <img> Take the container out with your regular trash. Set the container inside of your trash bin and tie the back closed so no one can easily access the contents. Put the trash in an outdoor trash bin or dumpster on waste collection day so your medication is thrown away without the risk of someone getting into it. <img> "
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"Open a web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet. You can get to Google from any web browser, including Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. If your phone or tablet has the Google app (a multicolored \"G\" icon in the app list), you can open that instead to reach Google without using your web browser.\n\nAndroid: If you have a Samsung phone or tablet, tap the icon labeled Internet or Samsung Internet. If you have another model, tap Chrome, Browser, Web, or something similar.\n\niPhone and iPad: Tap the Safari icon, which looks like a compass, at the bottom of the home screen to launch your web browser.\n\nKaiOS: Open Browser, which is the window you use to access the internet.\n\nMac: Your computer comes with the Safari web browser. You can launch it by clicking the compass icon on the Dock, which usually runs along the bottom of the screen.\n\nWindows 10: Your PC comes with Microsoft's Edge browser. You can open it by clicking the Windows logo at the bottom-left corner of the screen, and then clicking the Microsoft Edge tile on the menu.\n\nWindows 8 and earlier: You can use Internet Explorer to browse the web. You'll find its blue \"e\" icon in your Start menu. <img> Type www.google.com into the address bar. The address bar is the bar that runs along the top of the web browser. If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the address bar to spring open the keyboard and start typing. On a computer, click the address bar to start typing.\nIf you're using the Google app on your phone or tablet, skip to Step 4.\nSome browsers, including Chrome, Safari, and KaiOS Browser, also allow you to type your search terms directly into the address bar instead of having to browse to Google's website first. Other browsers may default to other search engines, such as Microsoft Edge with Bing. <img> Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. If you're using a phone or tablet, select Search, Enter, or Go instead. Your web browser will now load Google's homepage. <img> Type what you're looking for into the typing area. For example, if you're looking for a place to eat in Oakland, you could type \"best restaurants in Oakland.\"\nYou can search for individual words (\"veganism,\" \"Bermuda\"), phrases (\"tropical storms of 1998,\" \"monstera plant care\"), questions (\"how many people live in Oregon?\", \"how much water should I drink?\"), and more.\nIf you're more comfortable speaking your search terms, click or tap the microphone icon (or to launch Search by Voice, follow the on-screen instructions to give Google access to your microphone, and then say aloud what you're looking for. <img> Click Google Search or tap the magnifying glass. This searches for the text you entered and displays the results in a list. <img> Click or tap a result to view it. If you've found a website, image, video, or other information that looks like what you want, click or tap it to open in your browser. To return to the list of search results, click or tap your browser's back button (usually a left-arrow at the top-left corner).\nSearch results appear differently depending on what you're looking for. For example, if you searched for a word that appears in the dictionary, you may find the definition and usage information at the top of the results. If you searched for a specific location, a map might appear.\nIf you scroll down through the first page and don't find what you're looking for, click or tap Next at the bottom to move to the next page of results. The most relevant results are usually on the first few pages of search results. <img> Rephrase your search to get different results. If you don't see the sort of information you're looking for, just edit what you typed in the blank at the top of the screen and try again. You can always make your search more specific, or even more broad if the results are too narrow.\nFor example, instead of searching \"best restaurants in Oakland,\" you could try \"best Chinese food in Oakland 2020\" instead.\nTo learn about getting better search results, see the Refining the Results method. <img> ",
"Use search engine operators to get the right results. Search engine operators are special characters understood by search engines to help you be more specific about what you're looking for. Here are some examples:\nIf a set of words belongs together in a phrase, such as a quote or a certain type of object, put quotes (\") around them so Google knows to only search for exact matches. This is great for when you know a few lyrics to a song and want to search them to find the song's name.\nType a minus sign (-) in front of a word that you want to omit from your search results. For example, if you want to search \"nano\" but don't want results for the iPod Nano, you would search for nano -iPod.\nCommon words, such as \"how\" and \"the,\" are usually overlooked during a Google search. If these words are essential to your search, put a plus (+) symbol in front of them.\nTo search social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, put an @ symbol before the search term. For example, @wikihow.\nIf you'd only like to see results from a certain website, put site: in front of your search terms. For example, if you want to search for \"iOS 13\" on wikiHow, you would type: site:wikiHow.com \"iOS 13\".\nTo find an item in a certain price range, use this syntax: synthesizer $300..$700. This example would display synthesizers that cost between $300 and $700. <img> Choose which type of results to see. Depending on what you're looking for, you have the option of seeing only specific types of results, such as just images, videos, or news articles, using the options at the top of the results page. Here's how:\nClick or tap Images at the top of the results page to display only images that match what you entered.\nCheck out this wikiHow to learn how to do a reverse image search on Google.\nClick or tap Videos to see a list of videos on various websites, including YouTube, that match your search terms.\nClick or tap News to see news articles from major news sources about what you're looking for.\nClick or tap Books to see a list of books about the subject.\nFor more about using Google's Books search feature, see this wikiHow.\nOther options, such as Maps, Flights, and Finance can be used with certain relevant information as well. For example, if you entered an address, you could click Maps' to view it on a map, or Flights to make travel plans to that location. <img> Display results from a specific time period. If you only want to see results from the past 24 hours, past year, or another period of time, perform the following steps:\nSelect Tools or Search Tools. If you're on a computer, you'll see the Tools link at the top of the page above the results. On a phone or tablet, you'll usually have to swipe left across the link bar above the results (the bar that says ALL, NEWS, VIDEOS, and IMAGES) and tap SEARCH TOOLS at the end.\nClick or tap the Any Time menu.\nSelect a different duration of time. The page will refresh to display only results from the selected time period.\nClick or tap Clear at the top to clear your time filter. <img> Specify filters when searching for images or videos. If you're doing an image or video search, here's how you can use filters to specify things like quality, size, duration, and more:\nSelect Tools or Search Tools at the top of your Image or Video search results. Several menus will appear.\nIf you're searching for videos, use the drop-down menus at the top to specify the duration (length), source (e.g., YouTube, Facebook), or whether you only want to see closed-captioned videos.\nIf you're searching for images, use the drop-down menus at the top to specify image size, type, colors, and usage rights.\nIf you need more control over which images are returned in your image search, try Google's Advanced Image Search. <img> ",
"Search from https://www.google.com/advanced_search for the most precise search results. Google's Advanced Search page lets you specify dozens of search parameters on a single form. You can access this site in any web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet. <img> Enter your search terms in the \"Find pages with\" section. This is the section at the top of the form. You don't have to fill out every box—just the ones that are important to your search.\nFor \"all these words,\" type important words in your search. You'll only see search results that contain every word you type into this box.\nFor \"this exact word or phrase,\" enter a phrase or a sentence exactly as it should appear. Only websites that match the exact way you type the phrase or sentence will be returned as search results.\nUse \"any of these words\" if you're willing to see results that contain a certain word OR another word.\nUnder \"none of these words,\" enter any words you don't want to appear on the pages in your search results.\nFor \"numbers ranging from,\" type in any numbers in a range you want to view. This is good for when you're searching for prices or sizes. <img> Narrow your results in the bottom section. Now you can specify some filtering options for your results list. Again, you don't have to select all of the options—just the ones you need to narrow your search.\nUse the \"Language\" menu to specify a language for your search results.\nUse the \"Region\" menu to see pages that were published in a certain country or area.\nThe \"Last Update\" menu lets you specify the age of the pages you're willing to see in the results.\nEnter a web address in the \"Site or domain\" blank if you only want to view results from a specific website.\nIn the \"Terms appearing\" blank, select where you want the search terms to show up on the page, such as the web page's title or within the article's text.\nUse the \"SafeSearch\" menu to control whether adult content can appear in the results.\nThe \"File Type\" menu lets you specify file formats, such as PDFs and Word DOC files.\n\"Usage rights\" is helpful for when you want to filter results based on license status. <img> Click the blue Advanced Search button. It's at the bottom of the form. Your search results will now appear with the filters you specified already applied. <img> "
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"Shampoo your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Total Repair Extreme Shampoo. Massage enough shampoo into your wet hair to build up a lather. Rinse the shampoo out completely.\nL’Oreal’s Total Repair Extreme Shampoo contains a ceramide formula advertised to repair and renew damaged hair fibers.\nYou may need to wash your hair 2 or more times, depending on how dirty your hair and scalp are. <img> Apply the mask to wet or damp hair. Massage the Total Repair Extreme Emergency Recovery mask into your hair. Work the mask into all of your hair, from roots to ends. Let the mask sit in your hair for three to five minutes.\nL’Oreal Total Repair Extreme Emergency Recovery Mask is advertised to penetrate and heal broken and damaged hair fibers. <img> Rinse the mask out. Conditioner is not necessary. Dry and style your hair as usual. Reapply the mask as often as weekly, if desired. <img> ",
"Shampoo your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo. Massage enough shampoo into wet hair to build a lather. Rinse the shampoo out completely.\nL’Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo is formulated with an anti-oxidant system, advertised to protect color while repairing dry and damaged hair fibers.\nL’Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo contains sulfates. Sulfates may damage hair and cause skin irritation.\nWash you hair as many times as necessary to completely clean your hair. <img> Apply the mask to wet or damp hair. Massage the Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery mask into your hair, from roots through to the ends. Let the mask sit in your hair for three to five minutes.\nL’Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery Mask is advertised to repair visible damage to dry, color-treated hair. It also contains UV protection which may prevent fading of color. <img> Rinse the mask out. Dry and style your hair as usual. Reapply the mask one to two times a week, as desired. <img> ",
"Shampoo and condition your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Extraordinary Oil Curls shampoo and conditioner. Massage the shampoo into your hair, then rinse it out. Apply conditioner to your hair, then rinse it out.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Oil Curls products contain oils such as coconut and sunflower, advertised to nourish hair and improve the elasticity of curls.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Oil Curls shampoo contains sulfate. Sulfates may irritate skin and damage hair.\nWash you hair as many times as necessary to get it clean. <img> Apply the mask to wet hair. Massage the Extraordinary Oil Curls Re-Nourish mask into your hair, from roots through to the ends. Allow it to sit in your hair for three to five minutes.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Oil Curls Re-Nourish mask is advertised to nourish and replenish hair while redefining curls. <img> Rinse the mask out. Since you already shampooed and conditioned your hair, only water is needed. Dry and style your hair as usual. Reapply the mask one to two times per week, or more often if your hair is very dry.\nRinse with cool water to seal the hair's cuticle. <img> ",
"Apply the mask to dry hair. Massage the Extraordinary Clay Pre-Shampoo mask onto your roots. Work the mask into a section at a time, until you’ve covered all of your roots. Allow the mask to sit for five minutes.\nSince oily hair originates from the scalp, it’s not necessary to work this mask into the body and ends of your hair.\nUse this mask one to two times per week, as desired.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay Pre-Shampoo mask is advertised to absorb oil and clean the scalp.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay hair products are okay to use on dyed hair. <img> Rinse out the mask. Massage your scalp gently as you rinse the mask off with water. Feel your scalp with your fingers to make sure that all of the product has been washed out. <img> Shampoo your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Extraordinary Clay shampoo. Massage shampoo into your wet hair until it’s fully lathered. Rinse the shampoo out.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay shampoo is advertised to absorb scalp oils and hydrate hair’s body without weighing it down.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay shampoo contains sulfate. Sulfates may damage hair and irritate skin. <img> Apply conditioner to your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Extraordinary Clay conditioner. Massage the conditioner into your hair. Allow it to sit for one to three minutes. Rinse out the conditioner.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay conditioner is advertised to clean oily roots while hydrating dry lengths and ends.\nRinse the conditioner with cool water to seal the hair's cuticle, which locks in moisture and shine. <img> "
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"Pay yourself first. The easiest way to save money rather than spending it is to make sure that that you never get a chance to spend the money in the first place. Arranging for a portion of each paycheck to be deposited directly into a savings account or a retirement account takes the stress and tedium out of the process of deciding how much money to save and how much to keep for yourself each month — basically, you save automatically and the money you keep each month is yours to spend as you please. Over time, depositing even a small portion of each paycheck into your savings can add up (especially when you take interest into account) so start as soon as you can for maximum benefit.\nTo set up an automatic deposit, talk to the payroll staff at your job (or, if your employer uses one, your third-party payroll service). If you can provide account information for a savings account separate from your basic checking account, you should generally be able to set up a direct deposit scheme with no problems.\nIf for some reason you can't set up an automatic deposit for each paycheck (like if you support yourself with freelance work or are paid mostly in cash), decide on a specific cash amount to manually deposit into a savings account each month and stick to this goal. <img> Avoid accumulating new debt. Some debt is essentially unavoidable. For instance, only the very rich have enough money to buy a house in one lump sum payment, yet millions of people are able to buy houses by taking out loans and slowly paying them back. However, in general, when you can avoid going into debt, do so. Paying a sum of money up-front is always cheaper in the long run than paying off an equivalent loan while interest accumulates over time. \nIf taking out a loan is unavoidable, try to make as big of a down payment as possible. The more of the cost of the purchase you can cover up front, the quicker you'll pay off your loan and the less you'll spend on interest.\nWhile everyone's financial situation differs, most banks recommend that your debt payments should be about 10% of your pretax income, while anything under 20% is considered healthy. About 36% is seen as an \"upper limit\" for reasonable amounts of debt. <img> Set reasonable savings goals. It's a lot easier to save if you know you have something to save for. Set yourself savings goals that are within your reach to motivate yourself to make the tough financial decisions needed to save responsibly. For serious goals like buying a house or retiring, your goals may take years or decades to achieve. In these cases, it's important to monitor your progress on a regular basis. Only by stepping back and taking a look at the big picture can you get a sense for how far you've come and how far you have left to go. \nBig goals, like retirement, take a very long time to achieve. In the time needed to reach these goals, financial markets are likely to be different than they are today. You may need to spend some time researching the predicted future state of the market before setting your goal. For instance, if you're in your prime earning years, most financial commentators say that you'll need about 60-85% of your current yearly income to maintain your current lifestyle each year you're retired. <img> Establish a time-frame for your goals. Giving yourself ambitious (but reasonable) time limits for achieving your goals can be a great motivational tool. For example, let's say that you set a goal of being on your way to owning a house two years from today. In this case, you'd need to investigate the average home cost in the area you'd like to live in and start saving for the down payment on your new house (as a general rule, down payments are often required to be no less than 20% of the purchase price of the house).\nSo, in our example, if houses in the area you're looking at are about $300,000 apiece, you'll need to come up with at least 300,000 × 20% = $60,000 in two years. Depending on how much you make, this may or may not be feasible.\nSetting time frames is especially important for essential short-term goals. For instance, if your car's transmission needs to be replaced, but you can't afford the new transmission, you'll want to save up the money for the replacement as quickly as possible to ensure you're not left without a way to get to work. An ambitious but reasonable time frame can help you achieve this goal. <img> Keep a budget. It's easy to commit to ambitious savings goals, but if you don't have any way to keep track of your expenses, you'll find that it's difficult to achieve them. To keep your financial progress on-track, try budgeting out your income at the beginning of each month. Assigning a set portion of your income to all of your major expenses ahead of time can help ensure that you don't waste money, especially if you actually divide each paycheck according to your budget as soon as you get it.\nFor instance, on an income of $3,000 per month, we might budget as follows:\nHousing/utilities: $1,000\nStudent loans: $300\nFood: $500\nInternet: $70\nGasoline: $150\nSavings: $500\nMisc.: $200\nLuxuries: $280 <img> Record your expenses. Keeping a tight budget is a must for anyone looking to save money, but if you don't keep track of your expenses, you may find that it's difficult to stick to your goals. Keeping a running tally of how much you've spent on various types of expenses each month can help you identify \"problem\" areas and adjust your spending habits to fit your budget. However, keeping track of your expenses can require a serious attention to detail. While everyone should keep track of major expenses like housing and debt repayment, the amount of attention you devote to minor expenses generally increases with the seriousness of your financial situations.\nIt can be handy to keep a small notebook with you at all times. Get in the habit of recording every expense and saving your receipts (especially for major purchases). When you can, enter your expenses in a larger notebook or a spreadsheet program for your long-term records.\nNote that, today, there are many apps you can download to your phone that can help you keep track of your expenses (some of which are free).\nIf you have serious spending problems, don't be afraid to save every single receipt. At the end of the month, divide your receipts into categories, then tally each up. You may be shocked by how much money you spend on purchases that are far from essential. <img> Double check all payment amounts. Always ask for the receipt when making a purchase in-person, and always print off a copy of any online purchases that you make. Make sure that you’re not being overcharged or billed for items that you do not want; you'll be amazed how often that happens.\nLet's say you're at a bar with your friends and one of them orders margaritas for the group; make sure they don't end up going on your card. Depending on favors like this to be returned later on is one way to find yourself in a financial hole - potentially, a very deep, deep hole.\nDon't split the bill just for the sake of convenience. If your meal costs 1/3{\\displaystyle 1/3} that of your friends, you should not pay for half of the bill.\nConsider downloading a phone app to help you more accurately calculate tips. <img> Start saving as early as possible. Money that's squirreled away in savings accounts usually accumulates interest at a set percentage rate. The longer your money remains in the savings account, the more interest you accumulate. Thus, it's in your advantage to start saving as soon as you possibly can. Even if you're only able to contribute a tiny amount to your savings each month when you're in your twenties, do so. Relatively small amounts of cash left in interest-yielding accounts for long periods of time can eventually accumulate to several times their initial value.\nFor example, let's say that, by working a low-paying job during your twenties, you eventually save up $10,000 and put this money into a high-yield account with a 4% annual interest rate. Over 5 years, this will earn you about $2,166.53. However, if you had put this money away one year earlier, you would have made about $500 more by the same point in time without any extra effort — a small but not insignificant bonus. <img> Consider contributing to a retirement account. During the years when you're young, energetic, and healthy, retirement can seem so far away that it's almost not worth even thinking about. By the time you're older and begin to lose steam, it can be all that you think about. Unless you're one of the lucky few who stand to inherit serious wealth, saving for retirement is something you'll need to think about once you establish a stable career — the sooner, the better. As noted above, though almost everyone's situation is different, it's wise to plan on having about 60-85% of your yearly income available to maintain your current standard of living for each year that you are retired. \nIf you haven't already done so, talk to your employer about the possibility of contributing to a 401(k). These retirement accounts allow you to automatically deposit a set amount of each paycheck in the account, making saving easy. Additionally, the money you deposit into a 401(k) is often not subject to the same taxes as the rest of the money in your paycheck. Finally, many employers offer proportional matching programs with their 401(k) services, meaning that they'll match a certain percentage of each payment.\nAs of 2014, the maximum amount of money you are allowed to place in a 401(k) per year is $17,500. <img> Make stock market investments cautiously. If you've been saving responsibly and have a little extra money at your disposal, investing in the stock market can be a lucrative (but risky) opportunity to make extra money. Before investing in stocks, it's important to understand that any money you invest in the stock market can potentially be lost for good, especially if you don't know what you're doing, so don't use this as a method for long-term saving. Instead, treat the stock market as a chance to essentially make educated gambles with money you can stand to lose. In general, most people don't need to invest in the stock market at all to responsibly save for retirement.\nFor more information on making intelligent stock investment decisions, see How to Invest in the Stock Market. <img> Don't get discouraged. When you're having trouble saving money, it's easy to lose your nerve. Your situation may seem hopeless — it may seem almost impossible to save up the money you need to meet your long-term goals. However, no matter how little you're starting with, it's always possible to begin saving money. The sooner you start, the sooner you can be on your way to financial security. \nIf you're discouraged about your financial situation, consider talking to a financial counseling service. These agencies, which often operate for free or very cheap, exist to help you begin saving so that you can meet your financial goals. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), a non-profit organization, is a great place to start. <img> ",
"Remove luxuries from your budget. If you're having trouble saving money, it's wise to start here. Many of the expenses that we take for granted are far from essential. Eliminating luxury expenses is a great first step to improve your financial situation because this won't impact your quality of life or your ability to perform your work significantly. While it can be difficult to imagine life without a gas-guzzling car and a cable TV subscription, you may be surprised how easy it is to live without these things once you remove them from your life. Below are just a few easy ways to reduce your luxury expenses: \nUnsubscribe from optional television or internet packages.\nSwitch to a thriftier service plan for your phone.\nTrade-in an expensive car for one that is fuel-efficient and cheap to maintain.\nSell any electronic gadgets going unused.\nBuy clothing and home furnishings from thrift stores. <img> Find cheaper housing. For most people, costs related to housing make up the single biggest expense in their budget. Because of this, saving money housing can free up a substantial amount of your income for other important activities, like saving for retirement. While it's not always easy to change your living situation, you'll want to seriously re-examine your housing situation if you're having a hard time balancing your budget. \nIf you're renting, you may want to try negotiating with your landlord for a cheaper rent. Since most landlords want to avoid the risk that comes with looking for new tenants, you may be able to get a better deal if you have a good history with your landlord. If you need to, you may be able to exchange work (like gardening or maintaining the house) for cheaper rent.\nIf you are paying a mortgage, talk to your lender about refinancing your loan. You may be able to negotiate for a better deal if you're in good standing. When refinancing, try to keep the repayment schedule as short as possible.\nYou may also want to consider moving to a cheaper housing market altogether. According to a recent study, the cheapest housing markets in the U.S. are in Detroit, Michigan; Lake County, Michigan; Cleveland, Ohio; Palm Bay, Florida; and Toledo, Ohio. <img> Eat for cheap. Many people spend much more on food than is necessary. While it's easy to forget to be thrifty when you're biting into a gourmet meal at your favorite restaurant, food-related expenses can become quite large if allowed to get out of control. In general, buying in bulk is cheaper in the long run than buying small quantities of food — consider getting a membership at a warehouse retailer like Costco if your food expenses are high. Buying individual meals at restaurants is the most expensive option of all, so making an effort to eat in rather than eat out can also save you lots of cash. \nPick cheap, nutritious foods. Rather than buying prepared, processed foods, try checking out the fresh food and produce aisles of your local grocery store. You may be surprised by how cheap it is to eat healthily! For instance, brown rice, a filling, nutritious food, can come in large, twenty-pound sacks for less than a dollar per pound.\nTake advantage of discounts. Many grocery stores (especially large chains) give out coupons and discounts at the check-out counter. Don't let these go to waste!\nIf you frequently go out to eat, stop. It's generally much cheaper to cook a meal at home than it is to order an equivalent dish in a restaurant. Regularly cooking your own food also teaches you a valuable skill you can use to entertain friends, satisfy your family, and even attract romantic interests.\nDon't be afraid to take advantage of local free food resources if your situation is serious. Food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters can all provide meals for free to those in need. If you need help, contact your local Department of Social Services for more information. <img> Reduce your energy usage. Most people accept the price on their utility bill each month without question. In fact, it's possible to greatly reduce your energy usage (and thus your monthly bill) with just a few simple steps. These tricks are so easy that there's practically no reason to avoid them if you're looking to save money. Best of all, reducing the amount of energy you use also reduces the amount of pollution you indirectly produce, minimizing your impact on the global environment. \nTurn off the lights when you're not around. There's no reason to leave the lights on if you're not in the room (or in the house), so flip them off when you leave. Try leaving a sticky note by the door if you're having a hard time remembering.\nAvoid using heating and A/C when it's not essential. To stay cool, open your windows or use a small personal fan. To stay warm, wear several layers of clothing, wear a blanket, or use a space heater.\nInvest in good insulation. If you can afford to pay for a substantial home improvement project, replacing old, leaky insulation in your walls with high-efficiency modern insulation can save you money in the long run by keeping your house's warm or cool internal air from escaping.\nIf you can, invest in solar panels. As a serious investment in your own future (as well as the planet's), solar panels are the way to go. Though the up-front cost can be quite high, solar technology becomes cheaper with each passing year. <img> Use cheaper forms of transportation. Owning, maintaining, and running a car can eat up a large portion of your income. Depending on how much you drive, fuel can cost you hundreds of dollars per month. On top of this, your car will also cost you in licensing fees and maintenance expenses. Instead of driving, use a cheap (or free) alternative option instead. Not only will this save you money, but also potentially allow you to spend extra time exercising and cut down on the stress from your daily commute. \nInvestigate public transit options near you. Depending on where you live, you may have a variety of cheap options for public transit at your disposal. Most big cities will have metro, subway, or streetcar lines running in and out of the city, while mid-sized towns can have bus or train systems for you to use.\nConsider walking or biking to work. If you live close enough to your job for this to be feasible, both are excellent ways to get to work for free while simultaneously getting fresh air and exercise.\nConsider booking flights and train tickets in advance online, to not only save time but to also save money. Often 'Early bird' deals exist for those booking early.\nIf taking a car is unavoidable, consider carpooling. Doing this allows you to share fuel and maintenance expenses with the other members of the carpool. Plus, you'll have someone to talk to during your commute. <img> Have fun for cheap (or free). While reducing your personal expenses can mean cutting frivolous luxuries out of your life, you don't necessarily have to stop having fun if you're trying to save money. Changing your leisure habits and recreational activities to more affordable ones allows you to strike the perfect balance between fun and responsibility. You may be amazed at the amount of fun you can have for just a few dollars if you're resourceful! \nKeep up-to-speed on community events. Today, most towns and cities will have an online events calendar listing upcoming events in the local area. Often, events put on by the local government or community associations will be cheap or even free. For instance, in a medium-sized town, it's often possible to explore free art exhibitions, see movies in a local park, and attend donation-based community rallies.\nRead. Compared to movies and video games, books are cheap (especially if you buy them at a used bookstore). Good books can be absolutely captivating, allowing you to experience life through the eyes of exciting characters or learn new things you might otherwise never have encountered.\nEnjoy cheap activities with friends. There is almost no end to the number of things you can do with your friends that require little or no money. For instance, try going on a hike, playing a board game, catching an old movie at a cheap second-run theater, exploring part of town you've never been to, or playing sports. <img> Avoid expensive addictions. Certain bad habits can put a serious damper on your efforts to save money. In worst-case scenarios, these habits can become serious addictions that are almost impossible to defeat without help. Worse yet, many of these addictions can be extremely hazardous to your health in the long term. Save your wallet (and your body) the trouble of going through these addictions by avoiding them in the first place. \nDon't smoke. Today, the harmful effects of smoking are well-known. Lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and a variety of other serious illnesses are known to be caused by smoking. On top this, cigarettes are expensive — depending on where you live, up to about $14 per pack.\nDon't drink excessively. While a drink or two with friends won't hurt you, regular heavy drinking can cause serious problems in the long run, like liver disease, impaired mental function, weight gain, delirium, and even death. In addition, nursing an alcohol addiction can be a massive financial burden.\nDon't do addictive drugs. Drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine are extremely addictive and can have a variety of seriously harmful (even lethal) effects on your health and can be much more expensive than alcohol and tobacco. For instance, country musician Waylon Jennings is purported to at one point have spent over $1,500 per day on his cocaine habit.\nIf you need help overcoming an addiction, don't hesitate to contact an addiction hotline. <img> ",
"Spend money on absolute essentials first. When it comes to spending money, there are some things that you absolutely, positively cannot do without. These things (namely, food, water, housing, and clothing) are your first priority when it comes to spending your cash. Obviously, if you become homeless or suffer from starvation, it becomes very, very difficult to meet the rest of your financial goals, so you'll want to ensure that you have enough money to cover these bare minimum requirements before devoting money to anything else. \nHowever, just because things like food, water, and shelter are important doesn't necessarily mean that you have to splurge on them. For instance, cutting down on the amount that you go out to eat is one easy way to drastically reduce your food expenses. Along the same lines, moving to an area with cheap rent or home prices is a great way to spend less on housing.\nDepending on where you live, housing costs can eat up a large chunk of your income. In general, most experts recommend against agreeing to any housing arrangement that will cost more than one-third of your income. <img> Save for an emergency fund. If you don't already have an emergency fund with enough money in it so that you can survive if you suddenly lose your income, begin contributing to one immediately. Having a reasonable amount of money stockpiled in a secure savings account gives you the freedom to comfortably sort out your affairs in the event that you lose your job. After you cover your essentials, you'll want to devote a chunk of your income to building up this savings account until you have enough saved to cover about 3-6 months of living expenses.\nNote that living expenses can vary based on the local financial climate. While it's possible to survive on $1,500 for a few months in Detroit or Phoenix, this might not even pay one month's rent for a cheap apartment in New York City. If you live in an expensive area, your emergency fund will naturally need to be bigger.\nBesides giving you the peace of mind of knowing that you'll be OK in the event of career difficulties, having an emergency fund can also earn you money in the long run. If you lose your job and you don't have an emergency fund, you may be forced to take the very first job you're offered, even if it doesn't pay well. On the other hand, if you can survive without working for a while, you can afford to be much pickier and potentially land a better-paying job. <img> Pay off your debt. Left unchecked, debt can seriously derail your efforts to save money. If you're only making the minimum payments on your debt, you'll end up paying much more over the life of the loan than if you had paid it off more quickly. Save money in the long-term by devoting a good chunk of your income to debt payment so that you can pay off your debt as quickly as possible. As a general rule, paying off your highest-interest loans first is the most effective use of your money. \nOnce you've covered your essentials and built up a reasonable-sized emergency fund, you can safely devote almost all of your extra income to paying off your debt. On the other hand, if you don't have an emergency fund, you may have to split your extra income up so that you use a portion to pay off your debt each month while simultaneously diverting some into your emergency fund.\nIf you have multiple sources of debt that are proving overwhelming, look into consolidating your debts. It may be possible to roll all of your debts into one loan with a lower interest rate. It's important to note, however, that the repayment schedules for these consolidated loans can be longer than those for your initial debt.\nYou may also want to try negotiating with your lender directly for a lower interest rate. It's not in your lender's best interest to let you go into bankruptcy, so s/he may agree to a lower interest rate in order to allow you to pay off the loan.\nFor more information, see How to Get Out of Debt. <img> Put away money next. If you've established an emergency fund and paid off all (or nearly all) of your debt, you'll probably want to start putting your extra money in a savings account. The money you save this way is different from your emergency fund — whereas you'll want to avoid dipping into your emergency fund unless you absolutely have to, your normal savings are available for big, important purchases, like repairs to the car you use to drive to work. However, in general, you'll want to avoid using your savings so that, over time, your total savings grow. If you can, try to devote at least 10 -15% of your monthly income to your savings starting in your 20s — most experts agree that this is a healthy goal.\nWhen you get paid, it can be tempting to immediately make an impulse buy. To avoid this, deposit your savings into an account as soon as you get paid. For instance, if you're trying to save 10% of your income and you get a paycheck for $710.68, immediately deposit 10% (find this by moving the decimal point one space to the left), or $71.07. This practice can help you avoid unnecessary spending and accumulate a good amount of money over the years.\nAn even better idea is to automate as much of the saving process as possible so that you don't even have the tempting money to begin with. For instance, talk to your employer about setting up an automatic deposit system through your bank or with a third-party app. This way, you can transfer a set amount or percentage of each paycheck to a checking or savings account without having to make any extra effort. <img> Spend on smart non-essentials. If, after adding a healthy amount of your income to your savings each month, you have extra money left over, you should consider making certain non-essential investments that can improve your productivity, earning potential, and quality of life in the long run. While these types of purchases aren't essential in the way that food, water, and housing are, they are smart long-term choices that can end up saving you money over time. \nFor example, buying an ergonomic chair to sit in while you work isn't absolutely essential, but it is a smart long-term choice because it allows you to do more work while minimizing back pain (which, coincidentally, can be expensive to treat if it develops into a serious problem). Another example is replacing your home's old, troublesome water heater. While the old one may have sufficed in the short term, buying a new one means you won't have to spend money on repairs when the old one breaks, saving money in the long run.\nOther examples include purchases that allow you to get to work for cheaper, like monthly or yearly public transit passes, tools that help you work more effectively, like a phone headset if you're in a job that occupies your hands, and purchases that make it easier for you to work, like posture-improving gel inserts for your shoes. <img> Spend on luxuries last. Saving money isn't all about living hard and lean. When you've paid off your debt, established an emergency fund, and spent money on smart purchases that pay off in the long term, it's OK to spend a little money on yourself. Healthy, responsible luxury spending is one way to stay sane while working hard, so don't be afraid to celebrate getting your financial situation in order with a reasonable luxury purchase. \nLuxuries include anything that's not an essential good or service and provides little or no long-term benefit. This broad category can include things like trips to expensive restaurants, vacations, new vehicles, cable television, pricey gadgets, and much more. <img> "
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"Determine the size of the image. Decide the location of the airbrush stenciled image and measure the space for the image. Create or scale the image to size.\nFor example, on a t-shirt, decide if a large stenciled image covers the entire back of the shirt or a small stenciled image is on the front corner of the shirt. <img> Draw or print the image. Draw the image or print the image on a piece of paper from the computer. With a computer, scan an existing image or download an image to print. Print the image in black and white.\nIf you're new to airbrushing, begin with a simple design. Draw or print an image that doesn't have too much detail to cut out.\nGlossy paper may be thick enough to use as a stencil. Just print and cut the image out and use it as your stencil. <img> Shrink the design, With a computer or photocopier, reduce the size of the image to fit the item being airbrushed. Crop or shrink the image until it's the size you want.\nUse computer editing software to adjust detailed images instead of photocopying them. Photocopiers can blur intricate details. <img> Use a printing service to enlarge the image. If an image needs to be made bigger or an image is larger than your printer paper, use image-editing software to enlarge it or pay a printing service to print it.\nProfessional printing services are a good choice if you are printing an image in a large file format. Ask a local printing service about costs before you agree to print the image since prices may vary. <img> ",
"Cut your stencil material to size. Get a heavy, smooth illustrator paper (such as Bristol), a sturdy piece of acetate, or non-fusible heavyweight interfacing (such as Pellon Peltex). Cut the material so that the sized image will fit on it. Leave 2\"-3\" (5-7.5 cm) beyond the image as a border. This prevents overspray from getting onto the item being airbrushed.\nAcetate or interfacing is sturdier than paper or cardboard. If the stencil is to be reused, choose the longer-lasting material.\nWith paper or cardboard, you can draw the image directly on the stencil material. The downside of using paper, cardboard, or even wood is that they are usually one time use stencils, because they will suck up the paint and can be a real mess to transport. <img> Tape image to the stencil material. Lay the image on the chosen stencil material. With masking tape secure the image. There is no need to tape along the entire edge. Just ensure that the image won't slide around on the stencil material. <img> Use a utility knife to cut out images on stencil material. Place taped image on stencil material onto a cutting mat. With a utility knife carefully cut the image outline. Cut out any detail highlights wanted on the stencil.\nThe utility knife is useful for making stencil details. For example, to cut out circles, swirls, or defining lines within the image, use different blades to get the desired effect. <img> Remove tape and image from the stencil. Peel away and discard tape from the edges of the taped-down image. Liftoff image to reveal the stencil. Pick up a paper, acetate, or thick fabric stencil and gently push on it to pop out the cut image. You now have positive and negative stencils.\nThe negative stencil is the material surrounding the image cut out while the positive stencil is the solid image cut out. You can easily use either of these popular types of stencils. <img> Secure stencil to the object to be airbrushed. For a stencil with thick paper board or cardboard, simply tape the stencil to the surface to be airbrushed. Use basic masking tape. If the airbrushing fabric, smooth fabric completely and lay it flat on the ground. Do tape the stencil down so it doesn't move while airbrushing. <img> Spray back of the stencil with adhesive, if necessary. If using acetate, thin paper, or non-fusible heavyweight interfacing (Pellon Peltex), turn the stencil over and spray it lightly with stencil adhesive spray. Let adhesive rest for a few minutes.\nStencil adhesive spray is available at craft supply or hardware stores.\nIf you don't let the adhesive rest, a residue will remain on the airbrushed item. <img> Use your airbrush with your stencils. Place the stencil on the item to airbrush and tape down edges. Load airbrush and spray over the surface of the stencil. Slowly lift away the stencil and let the image dry.\nProtect fabric from airbrush overspray by blocking off the rest of the fabric with taped-down plastic sheeting on the item.\nRemember to wear a respirator when using the airbrush. <img> ",
"Purchase frisket film either in rolls or by the sheet. Frisket film is a transparent sheet with a slightly sticky backing that can be placed directly onto hard surfaces and removed without damaging existing paint jobs. Buy frisket at craft supply stores.\nAvoid buying glossy frisket if using water-based paints as the paint will smear on the glossy surface. <img> Clean the airbrush surface. Ensure that there is no dirt or grime on the material you want to airbrush.\nThe frisket film stencil can be reused, but if the sticking surface is dirty, dirt will be picked up and the film will lose its ability to stick. <img> Cut a piece of frisket film large enough to cover the entire design. To protect a large surface or a large image, simply lay down a large sheet of frisket or unroll enough frisket to cover the whole image. Use scissors to cut frisket from the roll. <img> Place unpeeled frisket over the image. Peel back a corner of the paper from frisket film and set the frisket sheet over the image. Slowly peel away the backing while smoothing the frisket down over the image.\nIf laying down a large roll of frisket, use a bench scraper or roller smoother to smooth and remove air bubbles from the frisket. <img> Use a sharp utility knife to cut out the image. Set material with image on a cutting mat so material with frisket on top is on the mat. With a sharp utility knife apply a little pressure to cut the outline of the image through the frisket. If you press too hard, you will cut the material that is being airbrushed.\nLay frisket directly onto printed photo paper, heavyweight paper, or cardboard. Frisket is a great choice to make a detailed stencil. For simpler stencils, use paper, acetate, or cardboard instead. <img> Remove frisket from image and airbrush item. Use the tip of the utility knife to gently pry up a corner of the frisket. Use fingertips to slowly pull away the frisket to reveal the image. Load airbrush with paint and airbrush over the stenciled image.\nRemember to wear a respirator when using the airbrush.\nKeep the pieces of frisket film that were removed from the stencil. Put them back in place while airbrushing to keep overspray from affecting the design. <img> "
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"Secure the pipe firmly in a vise. Loosen the jaws of the vise by turning the handle counterclockwise just far enough to fit the pipe between them. Place the pipe in the vise so the end you want to thread is sticking out, then turn the handle back clockwise to tighten it and secure it in place.\nNote that you can use either a regular table vise or a pipe vise that is specially designed for holding piping in place.\nThis method uses a ratcheting pipe threader to cut threads into the end of a pipe. A ratcheting pipe threader consists of a long ratcheting handle that holds a circular die head at one end, which is a ring with several sets of teeth inside of it that cut the threads. When you ratchet the handle, the die head spins onto the end of the pipe, cutting the threads as it goes on.\nIf you don’t have all the equipment or don’t want to purchase or rent it, you can also have pipes threaded for you at a home improvement center. <img> Put on work gloves and safety glasses. These will protect your hands and eyes from any metal slivers and accidental cuts. It will also keep your hands clean as you lubricate the pipe and pipe threader throughout the process.\nYou can just wear 1 work glove if you prefer to leave 1 hand bare to grip the handle of pipe threader better. <img> Cut and ream the pipe if you need to make it a different length. Use a pipe cutter or a hacksaw to cut the pipe to length. Insert a reamer in the cut end of the pipe and rotate it around to remove sharp burrs and smooth the end out.\nA reamer is a cone-shaped manual rotary cutting tool that removes the rough edges of a cut pipe as you rotate it around inside of the cut end. <img> Choose a die head based on the pipe’s diameter. Read the numbers on the different die heads for the ratcheting pipe threader to see what sizes they are. Select a die head that is of the appropriate size for the pipe you want to add threads to.\nA die head is the part of the pipe threader that actually cuts the threads. Ratcheting pipe threaders typically come with die heads in a few different common diameters. The face of the die head has numbers on it that indicate the size of pipe it is for. For example, if it says 1/2 on it, the die head is for threading 1/2-inch piping.\nYou can purchase or rent a ratcheting pipe threader and die heads at a home improvement center or hardware store. An inexpensive ratcheting pipe threader with 5-6 different die heads costs between $40-$60 USD. <img> Attach the die head to a ratcheting pipe threader handle. Remove any die head that is already in the handle by pulling it out. Slide your selected die head into ring at the end of the handle until it snaps all the way into place.\nTip: Most ratcheting pipe threaders can be used to thread pipes made out of different materials like galvanized metal, copper, or PVC.\nThe ratcheting handle is the handle you use to move it around the end of the pipe to cut the threads in it. <img> Lubricate the end of the pipe with threading oil. Apply a generous squeeze or two of threading oil to the outside end of the pipe. This will lubricate it so it’s easier to put the die head on as well as lubricate the teeth of the die head, making it easier to cut the threads.\nDon’t worry about applying too much lubricant. You need a lot to get the job done, so just squirt away until you have completely saturated the outside end of the pipe that you are going to cut threads into. <img> Place the die head onto the end of the pipe. Slide the center hole of the die cutter onto the end of the pipe. Push it into place as far as it will go.\nIf it’s hard to get onto the pipe, you can squirt some more threading oil onto the pipe and the middle of the die head to make it easier. <img> Ratchet the handle while applying pressure to the die head to start cutting. Push against the die head, towards the pipe, with 1 hand. Ratchet the pipe threader’s handle clockwise with your other hand as far as you can go, maintaining pressure on the die head as you do so to make the teeth start cutting into the pipe.\nIf you feel resistance as you do this, then you know the teeth are biting into the pipe and starting to cut the threads. If you don’t feel any resistance, you probably need to push harder on the die head. <img> ",
"Lubricate the exposed teeth of the die head. Squeeze more threading oil onto all the teeth of the die head that are not yet cutting into the pipe. This is important to make cutting easier and prevent wear and tear on the teeth.\nDon’t be shy about squirting on the threading oil. You can’t use too much lubricant during this process. <img> Keep ratcheting the handle until all the die head’s teeth have cut into the pipe. Turn the handle back counterclockwise about 3/4 of the way, then ratchet it clockwise as far as you can go, using your bodyweight to help you turn it. Repeat this until all the die head’s teeth are around the pipe, which means all the threads have been cut.\nIf at any point you feel increased resistance while cutting, stop ratcheting and apply more threading oil to the exposed teeth of the die head. <img> Reverse the direction of the ratchet handle and ratchet it off the threads. Pull up the little black knob next to the die head and turn it to reverse the direction of the ratchet handle. Ratchet it counterclockwise as far as it will go, then turn it back clockwise about 3/4 of the way, and repeat until you have unscrewed the teeth of the die head from the threads.\nWhen you have unscrewed the die head all the way, you can simply pull it to slide it off the end of the pipe. <img> Wrap Teflon tape clockwise around the threads at the end of the pipe. Seal the threads with 2-3 wraps of teflon tape before you attach any connectors or fittings. This will ensure a tight, well-sealed connection.\nTip: Check the manufacturer’s instructions on the Teflon tape’s packaging for specific recommendations on the number of wraps. Different diameters of piping may require different numbers of wraps to get a tight seal.\nYou can also use a liquid pipe thread compound instead of Teflon tape to create a strong seal. <img> "
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"Linger at the end of the date. At the end of your outing, linger with your date before parting. Even if you’re nervous, try not to fill every moment with words. Draw out natural pauses, which allows a moment of anticipation to build.\nRemember, you don't have to talk all the time in order to create a special moment. Sometimes, the most memorable moments are those without words. <img> Get physically close. Minimize the physical distance between you and your date. You can sweep their hair out of their eyes or touch their arm. Touch indicates that you’re ready for a more intimate moment. Remember to look for signs that your touch is welcome.\nIf your date strokes your face or touches you back, that is a positive sign.\nIf your date leans or turns away from you, that is a negative sign. Give them some space. <img> Pay your date a compliment. Say something sincere to make your date feel close to you. Even though you don’t know each other well, try to pay them a genuine compliment about the nice time you’ve had. You’ll be physically close, and your words will create emotional intimacy.\nFor example, making eye contact, you could say, “I had a really wonderful time tonight.” <img> Shoot a glance at your date’s lips. Draw out the moment after your compliment and glance at your date’s lips. Hold your gaze there only for a second or two, then make eye contact again. Keep your mouth gently parted, ready to kiss.\nIf your date looks at your lips too, that is a great sign. They may even make the first move.\nIf your date looks away from your lips, fidgets, looks around, or appears otherwise uncomfortable, that is not a great sign. <img> Ask your date if you can kiss them. If you’re not sure about kissing your date, just ask them. This step might prevent you from getting rejected, if you’re worried about that.\nYou might say, “I’d really like to kiss you right now. Is that okay?”\nThey may say \"sure!\" or they may even reply with a kiss. They may also say \"no,\" in which case, you should respect that and not pressure them for a kiss. <img> Lean in for the kiss, gently pressing your lips against theirs. Your date may take the lead with the kiss, or they may turn away. If they kiss you back, kiss slowly, reading your date’s level of enthusiasm before doing anything more intense.\nIf you’re unsure if they want to kiss, lean in slowly. This gives them time to stop the kiss if they don’t want to.\nPay attention to their body language. If they start to pull away, stop; don't continue going for the kiss. <img> ",
"Break the touch barrier. Whenever it feels appropriate during the outing, gently touch your date. You can put your hand on theirs at the dinner table or guide them through a doorway with your hand on their back. Find opportunities to get comfortable touching one another, which will remove the pressure of touching intimately for the first time when kissing.\nTry to touch more than once before the kiss. Establishing comfort through touch will make a kiss more likely.\nIf your date pulls away from your touch, that may mean they’re not ready for physical contact. <img> Build intimacy with your date by smiling as you hang out together. A kind smile or laugh lets your date know that you’re interested in what they have to say and find them engaging. It also lets them know you’re having a good time and enjoying their company.\nKeep your smile genuine, however. You don't have to keep a big, fake smile plastered over your face like a Barbie doll. <img> Look at your date to let them know you’re paying attention to them. Eye contact can also build trust and foster affection. It shows your date that you’re not afraid to be vulnerable.\nYou don't have to maintain eye contact for the entire date; it's perfectly to look away. You should definitely keep eye contact while both of you are speaking, however. <img> Pay attention while they are talking. Give your date your full attention while they are talking by putting away your phone and looking at them. You can also ask follow up questions to what they’re talking about to express your interest.\nIf your date is talking about her rescue dog, you might say, “I love pets, too. What made you decide to adopt?”\nYou can also show you’re listening through your body language. Lean forward and put your hand under your chin, for example, to show that they really have your focus. <img> ",
"Be on time. Start the date out on the right foot by showing up 5 minutes early. Showing up on time shows your date that you respect their time and that being with them is important to you.\nIf your rendezvous is in an unfamiliar part of town, leave yourself a little extra time in case there is traffic, difficult parking, or another unforeseen problem.\nIf you are running late, let them know. Give them a call or a text explaining the situation and giving a rough estimate of when they should expect you to arrive. <img> Dress nicely. Put on clean, unwrinkled clothes for your date. Even if the date is casual, nix athletic wear, such as gym shorts, and dress in a polished way. Putting effort into your appearance lets your date know that you respect them and that this date is important to you.\nFor a feminine look, wear a nice dress and some pumps for a fancier date, or a nice blouse and a dark pair of jeans for something a little more casual.\nFor a masculine look, try chinos and a collared shirt. Leather accessories, such as a nice belt, can dress up untorn jeans, too. <img> Practice good oral and personal hygiene. If you want to make yourself as kissable as possible for your date, be sure your breath is fresh and that you don’t have any body odor. It’s also helpful to apply an unflavored lip balm for soft lips.\nBrush your teeth and tongue twice a day to keep your mouth ready for kissing.\nAlways wear deodorant. This is especially important if you sweat when you’re nervous on first date. <img> Respect your date’s boundaries. If your date says that they do not want to kiss or pulls away from you, don’t force them to kiss. It may be that they like you but are not ready for physical intimacy yet.\nIf someone turns you down for a kiss, you might say, “No problem. I respect that.” <img> "
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"Locate the chuck at the end of the drill. The chuck is the part of the drill that holds the bit in place. This piece is usually made of plastic on the outside and can rotate back and forth.\nThe drill can be on or off.\nWith Dremel drills, you'll need to press a button before being able to remove the bit. <img> Rotate the chuck counterclockwise. Hold the handle with one hand and turn the chuck counterclockwise. This will start to loosen its internal components which will free your drill bit. Continue turning the chuck until the bit falls out. Work over a desk so that the bit doesn’t fall on the floor. <img> Set the bit aside so that you don’t lose it. Place the bit in a ziplock bag or with your other drill bits so that you don’t lose them. You can also keep them organized in a toolbox. <img> Unscrew the chuck if it's is stuck. If your chuck won't budge when you try to rotate it, it may be stuck. Insert a Phillip's Head screwdriver into the tip of the drill and turn the screw inside of the chuck counterclockwise. This should loosen it up enough to rotate the chuck. Once your chuck rotates again, replace the screw. <img> Turn the chuck counterclockwise with a wrench if it's stuck. If you can't manually turn the chuck, it may be stuck. In this case, use a large wrench or vice grips and turn the chuck counterclockwise with your tools.\nForcing the chuck when it's stuck may further damage the drill. <img> ",
"Press the button on the left side of the drill. There should be a button above the handle on your electric drill. This button dictates which direction the drill spins when you pull the trigger. To remove the bit, you’ll want to rotate the bit counterclockwise.\nPushing the button in on the left side will make the drill rotate counterclockwise, while pushing the button on the right side will cause the drill to turn clockwise. <img> Hold the chuck at the end of the drill. The chuck is the end of the drill that holds the bit in place and is usually made of plastic. Hold the end of the chuck in place with your free hand to keep it from rotating while you pull the trigger on your drill. <img> Pull the trigger. Hold the chuck as you pull the trigger. This should rotate the internal components of the chuck, which will free your bit. Once the bit is free from the drill, set it aside in a safe place so that you don’t lose it. <img> Rotate the chuck with a wrench if it's stuck. Turn the chuck counterclockwise with vice grips or a wrench if it's stuck. This will give you additional leverage and allow you to manually turn it. Note that this may damage your drill. <img> ",
"Locate the holes at the end of the drill. Some older drills and some drill presses will have holes at the end of the drill that fit a special key. Find the part where the bit fits into the drill, otherwise known as the chuck. Drill presses may have more than one hole that you need to loosen before the bit can come free. <img> Turn the key counterclockwise in the holes. Your drill should have come with a key that fits into the holes in the chuck. Fit the end of the key into the hole in the chuck then turn the key counterclockwise 5-6 times. This should start to loosen the bit from your drill.\nIf you can’t find your chuck key, you’ll have to purchase another one that’s made for your specific drill. <img> Loosen the rest of the holes on the chuck. Once you’re done loosening one hole, move onto the others until you’ve loosened them all. Once they are all loose, the bit should come free from the drill. Remove the bit from the drill and set it aside.\nIf the drill bit is still stuck, it's likely that you didn't loosen all of the holes. Double check and make sure that you've turned them all counterclockwise. <img> "
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"Form the cage with wire mesh. To make your potato cage, you'll need flexible but sturdy wire mesh that’s 5 feet (1.5 m) (152 cm) long and 3 feet (0.91 m) (91 cm) tall. Take the length of wire mesh and wrap the ends toward each other to form a cylindrical cage with two open ends.\nStarting with a piece of wire mesh this size will produce a circular cage with a 2-foot (61-cm) diameter.\nYou can also use premade tomato cages instead of making your own. <img> Secure the ends of the mesh together. When you’ve folded the ends of the cage together, overlap them by about an inch (2.5 cm). Secure the ends together by tying them with twine or fastening them with zip ties. This will prevent the cage from opening up. <img> Find a sunny location for the cage. Potatoes thrive in full sun, so it’s important to pick a bright location for your cage. Choose a location that receives between six and eight hours of full sun every day. <img> Embed the cage in the soil. When you’ve found the ideal spot for your potatoes, dig a hole in the ground that’s about 6 inches (15 cm) deep and about the same diameter as your cage. Place the cage in the hole and pack the exterior base with extra soil.\nAlong with removing weeds and other competition from the area, embedding the cage in the ground will also help to secure it and prevent it from blowing over in the wind. Use wire stakes to secure the cage to the ground if you think blowing over will be an issue. <img> Line the cage with newspaper. Spray some newspaper with water to get it damp. This will help the paper to stick to the cage. Line the lower half of the inside of the cage with the damp newspaper. This isn't strictly necessary, but the newspaper will keep the soil inside the cage if the openings in the wire mesh are too large.\nYou can also use straw to line the cage if you prefer. <img> ",
"Pick the ideal time to plant. Potatoes prefer cooler weather, so it’s important to plant them in late winter or early spring. The ideal time is two weeks after the last frost. In warmer areas where the ground doesn’t freeze during winter, you can actually plant your potatoes in the late fall. <img> Sprout the seed potatoes. Some seed potatoes may not yet have sprouts, but you can change that before planting. For seed potatoes that don’t yet have any sprouts, lay them out in a bright room for two weeks prior to planting to encourage sprouting. Make sure the light in the room is indirect to prevent solanine production.\nSeed potatoes are sprouted potatoes that haven't been treated with a sprout inhibitor. Because many eating potatoes from the grocery store have been treated, you won’t be able to grow a new plant from them.\nSolanine is a toxic chemical that potatoes produce when they're exposed to the sun. It appears as a layer of green under the skin. <img> Cut up large seed potatoes. Larger seed potatoes with lots of sprouts can be cut into smaller portions to maximize plant growth. Make sure each piece has at least two sprouts. After cutting, let the potatoes rest for two days in a dry and well-ventilated location. This will give the skins time to heal, and prevent the potatoes from rotting in the ground. <img> Mix the soil. Potatoes do best in well-draining, sandy soil that’s slightly acidic, with a pH between 5.0 and 7.0. To enhance the nutrients and acidity of your soil, mix it with equal parts mature compost or aged manure. Mixing the soil like this will also loosen it up, which is ideal for potatoes. <img> Plant the seed potatoes in the bottom of the cage. Fill the bottom of the cage with about a foot (30 cm) of pre-mixed potato soil. Place your seed potatoes into the soil with the sprouts facing upward. Space the potatoes 4 inches (10 cm) from each other and from the sides of the cage. Cover the seed potatoes with an additional 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm) of soil. <img> Water the newly planted potatoes and keep the soil moist. As soon as the potatoes are in the cage, water them generously. As the potatoes grow, provide them with at least an inch of water each week to keep the soil moist, but not wet.\nPotatoes in cages can dry out more quickly than those in the ground, so check the soil regularly for moisture. <img> ",
"Hill the soil around the growing plants. Because potatoes that are exposed to sunlight will produce solanine, it’s important to hill the potatoes. To do this, wait until the plants reach about 6 inches (15 cm), and then add an extra 2 inches (5 cm) of soil to the cage.\nContinue hilling the potatoes whenever the plants grow an additional 6 inches (15 cm). <img> Decide if you want new or mature potatoes. New potatoes are ones that are harvested before they're fully mature. New potatoes are ready for harvest after the plant stops flowering. Mature potatoes are ones that are left to fully develop, and they’ll be ready to harvest after the foliage dies back and turns brown.\nFor new potatoes, harvest after the last of the flowers die.\nFor mature potatoes, wait an additional two to three weeks after the foliage dies before harvesting. <img> Take the cage apart to harvest the potatoes. When your potatoes are ready for harvest, lay a tarp on the ground beside the cage. Use scissors to cut the twine or zip ties holding the cage together. Gently push the cage over onto the tarp to spill the soil and potatoes. Dig through the soil to retrieve all the potatoes that have grown.\nWhen you’ve harvested the potatoes, brush off the wire mesh and store it somewhere dry. You can reuse the mesh to make another cage. <img> Cure mature potatoes before storing. To extend the shelf life of your potatoes, it’s important to cure them, which means allowing the skins to toughen. Move the potatoes to a cool, dry, and ventilated location to cure for 10 to 14 days.\nNew potatoes shouldn’t be cured, as they should be eaten within a few days of the harvest. <img> Store your extra potatoes. Brush the dirt from your cured potatoes with a cloth or soft brush. Fill paper or burlap bags with the cleaned potatoes, and transfer them to a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a root cellar, for long-term storage. <img> ",
"Look for dark blotches on leaves. This may be blight, which is a disease that can cause your plant and the potatoes to rot. If left untreated, it will also spread to your other plants. Blight usually happens during the warm humid times of the summer.\nRemove all diseased foliage.\nTreat the plant with a fungicide that is sprayed on the leaves. <img> Check for scabs that look like corky blemishes on the potato skins. This is called potato scab and won't affect the taste of the potatoes. However, it will affect the storage potential of your potatoes, so you may not be able to store your crop for long. It is generally caused by poor soils and is best treated by amending the soil with organic matter and keeping potatoes regularly watered during the season. <img> Watch for slugs. Slugs will eat the foliage and the tubers of the potato plant. You should be able to see the slugs on the plant, and their slime trails will be noticeable on the leaves. Bury a tuna can level with the soil and pour beer into the can, this will attract and drown the slugs.\nSlug pellets or Sluggo can also be used to kill slugs. <img> "
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"Open Facebook on your computer, phone or tablet. You can open it in your internet browser at https://www.facebook.com or use a mobile app. <img> Find the post or comment you want to love. You can react with the \"Love\" emoji, and send a heart to any post or comment.\nYour Love reaction will increase the heart number under the post or comment. <img> Hover over the Like button. You can find this button under any post or comment. When you hover over it, your reaction options will pop up.\nIf you're using the mobile app on a phone or tablet, press and hold the Like button. <img> Click the heart icon in the pop-up. This will send a Love reaction with a heart under the selected post or comment. <img> ",
"Open Facebook on your computer, phone or tablet. You can open it in your internet browser at https://www.facebook.com or use a mobile app. <img> Click or tap the text field you want to edit. You can create a new post from the top of your News Feed, or click any text field, such as a comment box. <img> Type <3 into the text field. This will create the standard, red heart emoji when you post your text. <img> Click or tap the emoji icon. This will open the available emoji library.\nIf you're in a desktop browser, click the smiling face icon in the lower-right corner of the text box.\nIf you're using the mobile app, tap the emoji icon at the bottom corner of your keyboard. <img> Find and select the heart emoji you want to type. This will add the selected heart icon to your post.\nYou can also copy and paste a pre-typed heart, such as:\nBeating Heart: 💓\nBroken Heart: 💔\nSparkling Heart: 💖\nGrowing Heart: 💗\nHeart with Arrow: 💘\nBlue Heart: 💙\nGreen Heart: 💚\nYellow Heart: 💛\nRed Heart: ❤️\nPurple Heart: 💜\nHeart with Ribbon: 💝 <img> ",
"Open Facebook on your computer, phone or tablet. You can open it in your desktop browser at https://www.facebook.com or use a mobile app. <img> Click or tap the What's on your mind? field at the top. You can find it at the top of your News Feed, and create a new post here. <img> Select a heart-themed background. You'll find icons of the available themes at the bottom of the text box. Tap an icon here to apply the theme. <img> "
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"Determine the legal requirements for importing the bike. Start by looking up the legality around importing a bike from a foreign country to your country. Your country will have specific guidelines around what you can import into the country. Make sure you are legally able to import a bike to your location.\nYou can also find detailed information about importing personal items like bikes on your country’s Custom and Border Protection’s website. <img> Search for a bike shipping service online. There are several bike shipping services that you can hire to make importing the bicycle easy. Services like Luggage Forward and BikeFlights can box and ship the bike through the mail or by air. UPS also offers a by-mail option for shipping bikes for a fee.\nDo some research and look up several bike shipping services online. Read testimonials on their website to ensure they are reliable and trustworthy. Make sure their pricing is within your budget. <img> Arrange for the service to get the bike. Most shipping services will offer to pick up the bicycle for you and ship it. If you are buying the bicycle from a dealer online, have the dealer ship the bike through the service, or to your address directly. If you are importing the bicycle yourself, see if you can get the service to get it from you to ship.\nThe service will likely be able to break the bike down for you so it is easier to ship. Contact the service directly to find out more. <img> Pay the service to import the bike. The cost of importing the bike will depend on the size and weight of the bike as well as the import fees for your country. A standard bike can cost between $150 and $200 to import. The shipping service should let you know all fees and costs upfront.\nOnce you pay the service, they will give you a timeline of when you can expect the bike to arrive. You can also track the bike in the mail. It usually takes at least five to seven business days for the bike to arrive to an international destination. <img> ",
"Check the legal requirements for importing bikes. Before you try importing the bike yourself, look up the legality around importing bikes to your country. Most countries allow you to import bicycles as long as they are subject to a safety inspection at the border. You may also not be able to import bicycles from certain countries, based on the rules around importing and shipping in your country.\nYou can also look at your country’s Customs and Border Protection website for more information. <img> Decide if you are going to ship by air or by ground. Shipping a bike by air is often done if you are also flying from the country and want to fly the bike with you. Shipping by ground is more common and may be easier to do if you are importing the bike from afar. It may also be cheaper to ship the bike by mail.\nIf you are buying the bike from a foreign bike dealer, ask them if they’d suggest shipping by air or by ground. They may be able to advise the easiest option for you. <img> Get a shipping box for the bike. You will need to package the bicycle so it can be shipped or flown to your country. You can purchase cardboard boxes made for bicycle parts at your local bike shop or post office.\nYou can also invest in bike travel cases made of durable plastic. A bike travel case may be a good idea if you plan to ship the bike again or travel with it in the future. <img> Pay the importing costs. You will need to pay the importing costs for bringing the bike into your country. The import fees may be a percentage of the total cost of the bike, usually around 4-5%. You can find the exact import fee costs by contacting the Customs and Borders Protection department in your country. <img> "
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"Hold the axe tightly. Your body should be loose and relaxed, while your hands need to firmly grip the axe itself. Make sure your hands are a few inches apart on the axe handle before you start chopping.\nGrab the axe by placing your non-dominant hand 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) above the end of the axe handle.\nPosition your other hand approximately 25% down the handle below the blade of the axe.\nIf you are right-handed, your right hand should be the one closest to the blade. If you are left-handed, the opposite is true. <img> Chop the wood in a cautious, controlled manner. Accuracy is more important that power, so there’s no need to overswing. Glide the hand that is closest to the blade down towards the end of the handle as you swing the axe. The top hand should come down the handle and meet the bottom hand by the time you have finished the swing.\nTo help with accuracy, make a chalk mark where you want to chop the wood. <img> Swing the axe to chop into the wood at a 45-degree angle. Stand directly over the wood as you do this. Always leave part of your axe blade exposed and not touching the wood. This will ensure that your axe does not get stuck.\nAim your swing for the top, middle and bottom portion of each side of the spot where you are cutting the wood. <img> Alternate swinging the axe from the left and right sides of the target on the wood. Bring the axe up over your left and right shoulder, switching from one side to the other as you bring the axe down on each side of the target spot on the wood.\nNot only does this technique help you chop the wood faster, it puts less stress on both sides of your body and allows you to chop for longer periods of time. <img> Repeat this swing pattern until you have chopped through the wood. Stay consistent with the placement of your strokes. The more accurate you are, the quicker the job gets done!\nIt is smart to do all of your chopping either right or left-handed, whichever is your natural swing.\nIn the long run, it is important to learn how to chop with both your right and left hand. This will make you a more efficient chopper and save lots of time. <img> ",
"Set up the wood on a chopping block. A chopping block could be the base of a tree or a sturdy table. It should be right in the middle of the chopping area. Take time to mark out a clear chopping area that is free of obstructions and trip hazards.\nThe distance from the chopping block to the edge of the chopping area is roughly the distance of an outstretched arm plus the length of three axes. <img> Lower yourself onto one knee next to the chopping block. Putting yourself on one knee helps balance your body as you go to chop. Don’t crouch like a baseball catcher or go down on both knees, since that can throw off you’re your balance.\nIf you’re a righty, your right knee should be on the ground. If you’re a lefty, your left knee should be on the ground. <img> Use your off hand to steady the wood. Hold the axe firmly with the other hand. Keep your off hand near the base of the wood you’re about to chop.\nUnder no circumstances should you steady the wood by placing your hand near the top of the piece of wood. Keep your off hand as far away from the axe as possible to avoid accidents. <img> Swing down in the same spot every time when chopping. Bend at the elbow to swing while keeping your wrist and hand straight. Aim carefully and chop the wood until you have cut it into two pieces.\nAlternate bringing the axe down onto the right and the left sides of the targeted area on the wood. A “V” will emerge in the wood.\nKeep your eyes on the target area on the wood as you swing.\nDo not chop straight down, as this will cause the axe head to bounce and could lead to serious injuries. <img> Sweep the chopping block to remove excess wood. Sweep the wood chips off of the chopping block with your hand. You can use the chips as kindling, as a hatchet is the perfect size for splitting kindling for a fire.\nTo avoid splinters, wear gloves when clearing off your chopping block. <img> ",
"Place the ends of the log on stands. Then, put a wedge on both ends of the log to lock it in place. These stands should be tall enough to have the log sit close to hip-level, but no taller than that. You should be able to sit astride the log and have your feet flat on the ground. \nSitting astride means placing your legs on either side of the log and sitting on the log itself. If your feet are not flat on the ground, the stands are too tall. You will need to replace them with shorter stands if this is the case. <img> Grip the part near the head of the axe with your dominant hand. The thumb of your dominant hand should lay on the shoulder of the handle. If you have your thumb around the handle, you risk injuring your thumbnail.\nYour off hand should be right underneath your dominant hand. Have the bottom of your dominant hand touching the top of your off hand for maximum axe control. <img> Examine the log to see which direction you need to chop. If the log has cracks in it going downward from left to right, you must hew away from you on the upper part of the log and towards the lower part. If the log has cracks that go upward from left to right, you’ll have to hew in the opposite direction.\nDoing this avoids conflicting with the structure of the wood and gives you the cleanest chop possible. <img> Move backwards slowly to check your progress. This lets you check the quality of the surface you’ve hewn. Chop as evenly as possible to repel water as best as you can.\nFlakes of wood can create pockets for rainwater, so place the log upside-down before you hew it. <img> ",
"Try a Double Bit axe for throwing. This type of axe used to be very common in the forest, where workers would use one side for felling trees and the other side for limbing them. Nowadays, these tools are used for the sport of axe throwing. Contestants aim for a target about 20 feet away and try to hit the center of it.\nIf you are going to do this activity, make sure you are with people who have experience throwing axes.\nNever attempt a throw unless you are absolutely sure no one is within three meters behind you, eight meters to the side of you, or 15 meters behind your target. <img> Utilize an ice pick for mountain climbing. Ice picks have been used for centuries to help climbers scale and descend mountains. To use it as a walking stick, hold the center of the head. It also works for cutting out steps in icy slopes and catching yourself if you slip.\nIce picks used to be made with a wooden handle, but now they are required to have a metal handle. <img> Break out a fire axe in case of an emergency. Fire axes are used to chop down doors and windows when an emergency occurs. The top hand should be right below the axe head, while the bottom hand should be near the base of the handle. Swings should be short, compact, and accurate.\nMake sure your hands are comfortably spaced on the axe handle. This gives you better control of the axe. <img> Work with a meat cleaver when cooking big meals. Meat cleavers are perfect for large ingredients, such as whole lobsters, whole chickens, or big squashes. If you make a lot of stock, using a cleaver is great because it lets you expose more of the bone and meat to the water for premium flavor extraction.\nCleavers are good for other tasks as well, like mincing raw meat, crushing garlic, or cracking coconuts. <img> "
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"Determine if the work is right for you. Working on a suicide hotline can be a high-pressure and emotional experience. You may be dealing with multiple stressful situations per shift that require immediate assessment. You may also need to be comfortable with not having any follow-up to your work. That said, there are many benefits to working on a suicide hotline, too, including:\nHelping people in times of extreme crisis\nDeveloping crisis counseling and listening skills\nMaking a difference in your community\nProviding individuals with community resources for continuing care in their time of need <img> Research organizations online. Determine what agencies are near you, and/or which particular hotline would be the best fit for your values, schedule, and experience. Some national hotlines partner with local organizations to take their calls. You may need to apply directly with the local agency for a position. There are different types of organizations and ways to connect with those in need:\nThe Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national hotline that works with local crisis centers: https://988lifeline.org/.\nThe Trevor Project provides crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/volunteer.\nCrisis Text Line will train you to work as a crisis counselor in exchange for a commitment to volunteer for 200 hours: https://www.crisistextline.org/volunteer.\nIMAlive is an online, chat-based suicide prevention agency: https://www.imalive.org/index.php.\nThe Veterans Crisis Line allows Veterans to connect with someone via live chat, text, or phone call: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. <img> Look for employment. Look for job opportunities through the organizations you are interested in, or look on a job board that caters to your area or skill set. Submit your application per the agency’s requirements, and go on an interview if requested.\nThe qualifications to work as a crisis hotline employee will vary depending on the state and organization you work for, as well as, the level of crisis intervention you are providing.\nMany organizations will put their new employees through certified training as there are key things or phrases one needs to listen for, or ask questions about to ensure the caller is connected to the most appropriate level of care.\nIf you want to be employed by a crisis hotline, you will likely need, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services. A master’s degree in a counseling or social work program could further help you take on direct counseling or supervisory roles.\nKeep in mind that for certain roles within the organization, you may require licensure by your state’s human services regulatory agency. These requirements vary by degree, license, and state. <img> Apply for a volunteer position. If you have a long-term goal of being employed by a suicide hotline, you can gain experience and skills by working as a volunteer for a suicide or crisis hotline. Having volunteer experience will look great on future employment applications.\nCheck out your local shelters. Domestic violence shelters in particular are always willing to accept volunteers. These places are generally short-staffed and have very little to no funding to pay for another employee. The more free help they can find, the better. In addition, you will get experience providing crisis intervention face-to-face with clients to really hone on your skills.\nIt is always good to start off volunteering for an organization of preference and connect with others with experience. Through this connection, you get a feel of this line of work and decide if it works for you. Also, connecting with an experienced crisis hotline worker, and/or crisis counselor will help you identify what level or type of crisis work you wish to do. There are many different levels, each offering their own set of responsibilities, pay, and different levels of required education and experience.\nRemember, you can still help at a suicide hotline even if you are not taking calls! Help is always needed for fundraising, events, marketing, and administrative support. <img> ",
"Be open and honest about the “suicide question.” Asking someone if they have a plan to kill themselves does not mean that you are planting a seed in their mind to do it. Do not be afraid to ask “Do you feel suicidal?”; or, “Do you feel like you want to kill yourself?” If the caller responds that they do feel suicidal, continue to ask direct questions to assess the following:\nLethality — Dangerousness of the plan, and is there potential for rescue if needed\nIntent — The level of desire and intent to act on ones suicidal thoughts\nCaller history — Is there a history of suicidal ideation? Were there actual attempts in the past and thought-out plans, or were these passive suicidal thoughts? Are there self-harming behaviors, and if so what are they? (i.e. cutting, burning, pulling out hair, hitting head on door/wall, etc.).\nSubstance abuse/use history — Do they currently drink alcohol or use drugs? Do they have a personal history or family history of substance abuse?\nSymptoms — Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness?\nMental health History — Does the person have a history of mental health concerns, current psychosis, delusions, or hallucinations?\nMedical concerns — Are there any immediate medical concerns that require treatment?\nCoping skills — Does the person know of any healthy ways they can cope with their feelings?\nSupport system — Who or where are their primary formal and informal support systems?\nProtective factors — There are some factors that can reduce the likelihood that the person will attempt suicide. Do they have supportive family and friends? Access to medical and mental health care?\nOther concerns and factors that might cause this crisis— This might include lack of housing, no financial income, loss of loved one, or loss of belongings or employment. Are there other family/friend relationship problems?\nIf a person has a plan, a timeline, and a means to kill themselves, they should be considered high-risk and not left alone. Keep the person talking to you, and take their statements seriously. <img> Establish trust and rapport. Focus on acknowledging and validating what the person is feeling. The more comfortable a person feels with you, the more they will be willing to disclose and allow you to help. Connect with them in a kind, nonjudgmental way.\nKeep your opinions to yourself. You may not agree with certain aspects of this person’s lifestyle. If you find yourself feeling judgmental, try putting yourself in their situation. Imagine what you would want to hear from someone if you were in crisis.\nYou could say something like, “I know you took a lot of drugs tonight, but right now, my priority is keeping you safe tonight. Do you have somewhere you can go right now?” <img> Paraphrase. Paraphrasing means to restate what someone says, usually using different or fewer words. The goal is to understand what the person means. It is beneficial to the listener to see if they were correct in their interpretation of the speaker’s words, and it is beneficial to the speaker to know if they are being understood.\nFor example, the statement “I feel like I can’t get out of bed in the morning. I feel like I can’t stop crying most days,” might be effectively paraphrased as “It sounds like you are feeling very depressed.”\nEven an incorrect paraphrase can help you achieve better understanding. It shows that you are putting effort into listening to the speaker, and it gives the speaker an easy opportunity to correct the listener.\nFor example, say the listener paraphrases the sentence, “I don’t think I can take it anymore” as, “You sound really tired.” The speaker could correct them and say, “No, I feel miserable and hopeless.” This helps the speaker clarify their feelings, and helps the listener stay on the right track. <img> Empathize. Having empathy means to be able to understand and identify another person’s emotions, as well as the ability to imagine what the other person may be thinking, feeling, or experiencing. When you empathize with another, you are “putting yourself in their shoes.”\nExpressing empathy for the other person allows that person to evaluate, clarify, and/or identify their own feelings. The person expressing the empathy may allow the other person to hear their emotion expressed in a different way, bringing further clarity to their emotions.\nFor example, say a caller in crisis is expressing suicidal thoughts because they feel all alone in the world. In the last year, they have had several people close to them die. You could say, “That sounds devastating. You must be grieving these losses so badly right now.” The caller may not have put together that their feelings of loneliness are connected to their grief. <img> Use “say more” expressions. These are ways to keep the person talking about a particular topic and explore deeper feelings. You can also deploy one of these sentences if you are feeling stuck in a conversation with someone, and you want to keep them talking, but aren’t sure where to go with them yet.\nThese include questions like, “Could you tell me more about what happened?” or statements like, “I’d love to hear more about that.”\nFor example, if someone says, “I just don’t want to live anymore,” you could say, “Could you help me better understand what is making you feel that way?” <img> Ask open-ended questions. Keep the person talking by limiting your use of “yes” and “no” questions, and instead, asking questions that require the person to explain, describe, and express their emotions.\nGive them space to answer the questions. Be comfortable with silence. They may be formulating their response.\nYou could ask something like, “How did you feel when your son said that to you?” or, “When you said, ‘I don’t think he ever wants to see my face again,’ what do you mean by that?” <img> Provide necessary resources. This may include giving the person a referral for ongoing clinical care, support groups, education and information, resources for financial support or finding housing, etc. If the person needs immediate or emergency care, know the protocol to connect them. <img> ",
"Follow your agency’s protocol. You will receive a thorough training before becoming a suicide hotline worker. Your training should indicate steps you take in every call, resources available, how to troubleshoot situations, and who to ask if you need help. Make sure you understand all of these steps before you begin taking calls. If you do not understand something, ask.\nYou will receive hands-on training, including participating in role-playing exercises, answering mock phone calls, and watching other workers take calls, before you answer calls on your own.\nMake sure you follow your agency’s rules on confidentiality, for both you and the client. Some agencies have you use an alias to protect your identity. While it may feel frustrating to not be able to follow-up with the person who called you, understand that it helps you focus on staying in the moment to prevent a crisis, and not dwelling on things you may not be able to change. <img> Follow your QPR training. QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) is a suicide-prevention technique that anyone can learn and use, whether you work in a crisis management capacity or are just a concerned citizen. Those trained in QPR learn suicide warning signs and become “gatekeepers,” or people in a position to recognize a crisis and suicide warning signs.\nQuestion the person about suicide directly. Talk to them about any suicidal ideation, plans, timelines, or means. Assess their immediate risk.\nPersuade the person to get help. Be a supportive listener and empathize with their concerns. Then you could say, for example, “I want to make sure that you have a way to stay safe right now. Who can you call right now who can come over and stay with you?”\nRefer for help. Assess their support network and other protective factors (relationships and behaviors that reduce likelihood of suicide). Utilize some of these support systems already in place to get them help. Your hotline may have additional resources to which you can connect your caller. <img> Get training on different populations. Understand that different cultures and groups of people may have different needs and concerns. If you are working in an area that has a large population of a group of people with whom you are not familiar, you may want to have some additional training on common problems and how to work with that particular community.\nFor example, you may want to take additional training courses on how to help suicidal youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, the elderly, or veterans.\nCheck with your organization to see if they offer in-house trainings on different populations, or if they recommend outside organizations that can help you. <img> Ask for help. If you are on a call trying to manage a difficult situation, or if you feel like you are unable to be an effective helper for this caller, follow your organization’s protocol to get assistance. Remember that different people are more susceptible to different emotional triggers than others.\nKeep your ego in check. Remember, it’s not about you, it’s about helping the caller survive. Do whatever you can to keep the caller safe, even if that means asking for help. <img> Prepare for deep emotional impact. Know that in your role as a hotline counselor, you will likely be exposed to many difficult situations. Understand you may even hear a person attempt and/or complete suicide over the phone. Your training will help you develop effective strategies to handle your own emotions while working on the hotline.\nConnect with other volunteers and supervisors on your hotline to prepare for difficult calls, and to for suggestions on how to take care of yourself after particularly traumatic calls. <img> ",
"Talk to other staff members or volunteers. Reach out to other hotline workers who are coping with the same feelings as stresses as you are to talk about your highs, lows, and problems. You may also end up making some new friends.\nFollowing a difficult call, connect with a supervisor or other designated person to help you debrief and address any emotional impact. Reaching out for your own help will help keep you strong and focused to continue to help others. <img> Take a break if needed. If you are feeling drained, emotionally depleted, or overwhelmed with other stressors in your life, talk to a supervisor at your agency. Let them know you need a break. Because of the stressful nature of suicide hotline work, there should be plans in place to help you manage your stress effectively and avoid burnout.\nLearn to recognize your own signs of burnout. These may include symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, detachment, or depression.\nYou could say, “I have been dealing with so much stress in my life over the past couple of weeks. I don’t think I can do a good job answering calls right now. Can I take a few days off, or work on something that doesn’t require client interaction?” <img> Practice self-care. Because you will be giving so much of yourself in order to help callers in places of crisis, be sure that you have effective ways of taking care of yourself. Self-care is an intentional action that meets your physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual need. Self-care looks different for different people. Some ways you might consider meeting your self-are needs include:\nPhysical needs: Go for a walk, get a massage, or make a special meal for yourself.\nMental needs: Take up a new hobby you’ve always wanted to learn, create an art project, or listen to a podcast about something that interests you.\nEmotional needs: Listen to music that relaxes or inspires you, make a donation to charity, or attend a support group meeting.\nSocial needs: Call your loved ones, go out to dinner with friends, or smile at strangers and strike up conversations.\nSpiritual needs: Attend a religious service if you are religious, meditate, pray, or connect with nature. <img> "
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"Open the iPhone Photos app. This icon looks like a multicolored flower. You can find this app on your home screen or by searching.\nThis method also works for iPads and iPod touch.\nDon't worry if you don't have a printer set up for this. You're not actually printing anything! <img> Tap a photo. If you don't see the picture you want to make a PDF, you can also narrow the pictures down by selecting an album at the bottom of your screen.\nIf you want to select multiple pictures, tap Select in the top right corner of your screen, then tap more pictures to add them to your selection. <img> Tap the Share icon {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/0\\/03\\/Iphoneblueshare2.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/0\\/03\\/Iphoneblueshare2.png\\/23px-Iphoneblueshare2.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":600,\"bigWidth\":23,\"bigHeight\":30,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon.\\n<\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Fair_use\\\">Fair Use<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}. You'll see this in the bottom-left corner of your screen. <img> Tap Print next to the icon of a printer. This is usually in the bottom row of the \"share\" menu, but if you don't see this printer icon, tap More and you should find it in there. <img> Zoom out on the photo in the Preview. The photo(s) will be displayed at the bottom of your screen under the print options. If you \"zoom out\" on the photo (the reverse of the \"pinch\" gesture), you'll open the photo(s) in a PDF viewer.\nIn this step, the photo(s) are PDFs. <img> Tap the Share icon {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/0\\/03\\/Iphoneblueshare2.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/0\\/03\\/Iphoneblueshare2.png\\/23px-Iphoneblueshare2.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":600,\"bigWidth\":23,\"bigHeight\":30,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon.\\n<\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Fair_use\\\">Fair Use<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}. You'll see this in the bottom left corner of your screen. <img> Tap Save to Files. You'll find this folder-shaped icon in the bottom menu, next to the page icons for \"Copy.\" <img> Tap to select a save location. You can choose if you want to save the PDF in a cloud service or on your iPhone directly.\nIf you opt to save the photo to your phone, you'll most likely be able to select a folder to save it in, like Word. <img> Tap Save. You'll see this in the upper right corner of your screen. The PDF of your photo will be added to the save location once you tap this.\nTo open the PDF, go to the Files app and your converted photo(s) will be the first listing once you tap Recents. If you don't see them here, tap Browse and search around for them.\nSend this PDF by opening it in Files, then tap the Send icon in the bottom left corner. <img> ",
"Open the iPhone Photos app. This icon looks like a multicolored flower. <img> Tap a photo. If you don't see the picture you want to make a PDF, you can also narrow the pictures down by selecting an album at the bottom of your screen.\nIf you want to select multiple pictures, tap Select in the top right corner of your screen, then tap more pictures to add them to your selection. <img> Tap the Share icon {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/0\\/03\\/Iphoneblueshare2.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/0\\/03\\/Iphoneblueshare2.png\\/23px-Iphoneblueshare2.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":600,\"bigWidth\":23,\"bigHeight\":30,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon.\\n<\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Fair_use\\\">Fair Use<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}. You'll see this in the bottom-left corner of your screen. <img> Tap Books. This icon looks like an open book on a bright orange background.\nThe selected photo(s) will automatically convert to PDF and open in Books.\nYou'll be able to find this PDF later in the Books app, and in the \"Books\" section in the Files app. <img> ",
"Open Files. Tap the icon that looks like a folder.\nIf your pictures aren't in the Files app, open Photos, tap the picture you want to convert, tap the Share icon, and finally tap Save to Files. <img> Locate the image you want to convert. You may need to tap the arrow at the top of your screen (next to Browse) to change the browsing location. <img> Press and hold the image. If you want to convert more than one image, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner of your screen and tap Select instead, then tap to select your photos. Once you've selected all the photos you want to convert to PDF, tap the three-dot menu icon in the lower right corner of your screen. <img> Tap Create PDF. This is next to an icon of a folded piece of paper with the letters \"PDF\" in it.\nYour photos will save as a PDF in the same location. <img> "
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"Use a video call to talk about the book and catch up. Choose a book for everyone to read and set up a weekly or monthly virtual “meeting” to discuss what you’re reading. You can use an app like Skype, Zoom, or Google Hangouts to connect. Have fun talking about the book, catching up on each other’s lives, and maybe having a glass of wine or two together! <img> ",
"Catch up while you have fun playing together. There are a bunch of different gaming apps you can use or you can use a classic console such as a PlayStation or an Xbox if all of your friends have the same console. Many games also have chat features so you can talk to each other while you play. You can catch up on each other’s lives, celebrate a win in the game, or poke fun at each other when a player makes a mistake.\nYou can all agree on a time to hop on the game and play together.\nThere are a ton of different games from first-person shooters to turn-based puzzle games so you can find one that everyone will enjoy or take turns picking the game. <img> ",
"Cook the same meal and get together over a video call. Have some fun choosing a recipe that everyone can enjoy (and cook) and set a time for you and your friends to get together over a video call. Cook your meal and enjoy it with your friends! Talk about what you enjoy and your cooking experience while you also catch up and spend time together. <img> ",
"Choose a cocktail or beverage and share it over a video call. You can choose a fancy cocktail and share the recipe with your friends or just grab a bottle of wine or some beer out of your fridge. Organize a time you can all get together and catch up while you enjoy your drinks!\nYou don’t have to have an alcoholic drink. Just making time to get together and catch up will be fun. <img> ",
"Spend some time watching a movie or a show together. Choose a movie or show that you and your friends will enjoy and schedule a time for everyone to start watching it. You can chat during the movie or use the “Netflix Party” extension on Google Chrome to watch together and see each other’s faces on a video call at the same time.\nKast is another app you can use to share your screen and watch a movie or show together with your friends. <img> ",
"Start a fitness or wellness challenge or try to raise money for a cause. Find something that’s in line with you and your friends’ goals, such as getting in shape or spending more time reading. Check-in with each other to stay motivated and on track towards your goal. It’s a fun way to stay in touch and it’s a shared experience you can have with your friends, even if you live miles apart from each other.\nFor instance, you can start a challenge to walk for 30 minutes a day or do 20 push-ups a day. Whenever you do your part, you can text or message your friends about it.\nA challenge also doesn’t require live conversation and your friends can message and do the challenge on their own schedule. <img> ",
"Share something you think they’ll enjoy to stay connected. If you come across a really funny meme or an interesting article, send it to your friends! Chances are they’ll laugh or find it interesting as well. Plus, you don’t really need a reason to send a photo or a video. Just text or message it to them whenever you come across something you think they’ll like to let them know you’re thinking of them.\nFor instance, if you and your friends are big fans of The Office, you can send a meme from the show that you think they’ll find funny.\nYou can also send news articles you think they’ll enjoy. <img> ",
"Keep up with each other’s lives and interact with your friends. Add and follow your friends on any social media platforms you share such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Check in on their profiles to see what’s going on with them and comment on posts to say hello. You can also tag them in posts and send them direct messages to talk to them.\nSocial media is a great way to see your friend’s family and the things they’re into. For instance, you can comment on pictures of their children or congratulate them if they get a job promotion. <img> ",
"Sending someone snail mail is a creative and lovely gesture. Go old school with it and write out a letter by hand (or type and print it out). Stick it in an envelope and mail it to your friend as a nice surprise. You can also pick up a fun postcard and send that to them to brighten up their day.\nIf you’re traveling somewhere, you can pick up a cute (or cheesy) postcard that features local landmarks and send that as a fun note. <img> ",
"Meet up somewhere new or visit a familiar place to spend time together. If you’re from the same town, try visiting and getting together with your friends. You can also plan to meet up somewhere fun like a new city or the beach and hang out together. Try to meet up at least once a year if you can.\nFor instance, you could both rent rooms in a hotel near a beach to have a vacation or make plans to meet up in New York City for a fun trip. <img> ",
"Find a time that works for everyone. It may seem simple enough to just call your friends or send them a message to stay in touch, but life can get crazy sometimes. It’s easy to lose track of time and suddenly you haven’t spoken to your friends in weeks or even months! Ask your friends when they’re most available to talk or send messages and make a commitment to get in touch with each other then.\nFor instance, if you’re free on Wednesday nights and your friend has a break from work at the same time, you can set it as a standing date to contact each other.\nThings can come up last minute, so it’s also important to be flexible. Just try to let your friend know if you can’t call or talk to them if you’re busy when you’re supposed to connect. <img> ",
"Just apologize and get back on track with your friends. It’s totally normal for things to fall through or for life to get in the way of your plans. Don’t stress out about it. Just tell your friends that you’re sorry and you’ll try to stay in touch. They’ll understand—they may even have to cancel plans at the last minute, too!\nJust be honest and your friends will understand. <img> "
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"Learn about eyeliner formulas. Eyeliner comes in a few different varieties including pencil, crayon, gel, and liquid. Every company is required by the FDA, though, to make sure its formula is safe to use for its intended purpose. Colored pencils are not tested for safety on the skin.\nColor additives in colored pencils do not have the same intended use as those in cosmetics. They are therefore not tested for safety in the same way.\nThese color additives may be non-toxic, but they cannot be said to be safe for use on the eye, and may cause negative side effects. <img> Understand the risk of infection. Cosmetic eyeliner uses specific preservatives to keep microorganisms from growing on the product. Since colored pencils are not intended for use on the skin, they do not contain the same preservatives.\nThe process of converting colored pencils into eyeliner involves submerging them in warm water. These warm, moist pencil tips provide an ideal environment for bacteria to grow and multiply. This, in turn, might increase your risk of infection according to some optometrists. <img> Check out the physical differences. Look at the way an eyeliner pencil glides onto the skin. Notice how soft the wood of the pencil and the eyeliner core are. Compare that to a pointed, hard colored pencil with wood that more easily splinters and peels.\nPlacing colored pencils near your eyes may allow them to chip, peel, or break off into your eye. This could cause irritation or abrasions in the eye as well as along the skin of the eyelid. <img> ",
"Get new, non-toxic pencils. No colored pencil is meant for use on the skin, but choosing new pencils from trusted brands such as Crayola can help minimize the risk. Avoid using old pencils or those from bargain or overseas manufacturers.\nOld pencils may foster bacterial growth, making them unsafe to use around the eyes.\nImported pencils may not have to follow the same standards to be considered non-toxic, and may use bargain ingredients that are more likely to cause irritation. <img> Pick a style for your eyeliner. There are a number of possibilities with colored pencils. You could choose bold or thin lines, a single color or multiple colors, a cat eye, or anything else that you can imagine.\nLook at photos and YouTube tutorials online to find inspiration from others who have tried the trend.\nExperiment with different looks and color combinations to see which one you like the most. <img> Dull your pencil. If you are using a pencil with a sharp tip, consider dulling it before application. This prevents you from putting yourself in the dangerous situation of having a fine-pointed rigid tip next to your eye.\nScribble on a piece of blank paper until the tip wears down to a smoother, rounded end. <img> Let your pencil sit in hot water. The water should be hot to the touch, but not so hot so as to melt the pencil lead. Let the pencil sit for about 5 minutes. After that is done, take the pencil out and pat it with a dry paper towel.\nIf you want a thick eyeliner, leave the pencil in hot water for 7-10 minutes.\nIf you notice your pencil lead melting or running in the water, immediately remove the pencil and allow the water to cool slightly before retrying the process. <img> ",
"Apply the eyeliner. Use the converted pencil the same way you would a normal eyeliner pencil. Glide it on across your eyelid and fill it in to achieve the look you want.\nTo get a steady line, dot the liner along your eyelid, then go back and fill in the line to make it solid. Use the dotted line as a guide. <img> Try a winged look. Make your look a bit bolder by creating a wing. Extend the line out beyond your eyelid to make your eyes look wider and make your new liner color more visible.\nTo get a good wing, extend your line beyond the base of the lid at a slight upward angle toward the tip of your eyebrow. Stop once your liner is about a third of the way to your brow.\nCreate a triangle by drawing a straight line down from the tip of the wing to your eyelid.\nFill in the triangle. <img> Try a multi-colored look. Use different colored pencils in the same design to get a bold, creative look. Try one or two colors to compliment your outfit, or go for a whole rainbow.\nThe pencils have a limited time of malleability, so work with one at a time. Don’t start on the red until you are done with the yellow.\nTry a dark color on your eyelid and a bold one on your waterline for just a touch of color.\nGo all out and try a rainbow look by blending colors along your eyelid starting from the inner corner and working your way out to edge of your eye.\nUse a cotton swab to help you blend colors and create softer transitions. <img> Show off your new look. Let everyone see how creative you are, and show them what you can do with your newfound skill.\nIf anybody asks how you got the look, share your secret but also remember to warn them of the many risks involved in the process. <img> "
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"Check the depth of the mud. Before you hit a muddy stretch of road, if it looks deep at all, hop out of your vehicle and take a closer look. Get a stick and test the depth of the mud by sinking it in. Try to spot any objects hidden in the mud, such as large rocks, which could damage the underside of your vehicle.\nExpect that you will get a bit dirty checking out the road, but it could save you lots of time and hassle in the long run. Make sure that it is safe to get out of your vehicle by checking for traffic and environmental hazards. <img> Engage traction control. Many newer model vehicles come with a standard traction control option. This feature may automatically engage when you hit poor driving conditions. If that isn’t the case, then you’ll need to activate it by pressing a button which is usually located on the dash or console area. Check your owner’s manual for more details about your particular vehicle.\nHowever, be aware that the traction control may make it more difficult for your vehicle to climb out of the mud if it gets stuck. In this case, disengage the traction feature and only turn it back on when you are moving once again. <img> Switch to 4WD. Locate your gear lever or switch on your dashboard or console area. You will see a series of labels, like 2H, right next to it. When you need that extra boost of traction, move the lever or switch to the position of 4H or 4L. Going to 4H will engage all four wheels on your vehicle. However, if the road is really nasty, go ahead and move to 4L, as this will cause your tires to move more slowly but with greater gripping power.\nBe aware that all-wheel drive vehicles will not have the 2H option, as they use all four tires all the time.\nSome 4WD systems can begin to seize and dry out if they not used over a long period of time. Try to use your 4WD every two months or so, even it if’s just on slightly wet roads. <img> Go to a lower gear. If you are driving a 2WD, go ahead and move down to the second or third gear. Depending on the design of your vehicle, this usually just requires that you move the gear lever down to the spot marked “2” or “3.” This will allow you to keep a consistent pace across a difficult, muddy road. Switch back to a higher gear whenever you hit more stable roads to lessen the pressure on your engine and wheels. <img> Go easy on the gas and brake pedals. Try to keep going for as long as you can by using your initial momentum. Keep a steady, medium speed. If you do need to press the gas pedal, do so slowly to avoid causing the tires to spin out. Also, be aware that you might skid if you hit the brakes too hard.\nAvoiding any rapid speed changes gives your tires a moment to adjust to the terrain and get a good grip. <img> Avoid any deep ruts. The goal is to place your tires in an untouched part of the road or within the highest rut area possible. Otherwise, you run the risk of sinking into lower/deeper ruts or even getting stuck on the middle area between ruts. This is an especially important step to follow if you are driving on a road that is frequented by larger vehicles, such as semi-trucks.\nIt is helpful to know the ground clearance of your vehicle, or the space that be measured between your vehicle’s undercarriage and the road. This will give you a better idea how your vehicle will handle ruts or deeper patches of mud. <img> Correct a front wheel skid. If your vehicle continues to travel straight or to the side, even when you turn the steering wheel, then you are in a skid. Let off the gas and wait for the vehicle to slow down. As your car slows, wait for the front wheels to gain control once more. Then, turn your steering wheel in the same direction. This should let you regain control over the whole vehicle.\nResist the urge to slam on the brakes if you begin to skid. This will only cause you to lose control faster.\nHidden patches of ice under the mud can cause you to skid out. That is why you take essentially the same actions to regain control on a muddy road as you would on an icy one. <img> Inspect your car for damage afterwards. When you are back on dry road, pull over in a safe spot and walk around your vehicle looking for any problems. Examine your undercarriage to make sure that all brake lines and other parts are undisturbed. Take a moment to wipe any mud off your side mirrors and windows as well.\nDrive slowly as you go out of the mud, so that your tires will have a sufficient chance to toss off all of the mud chunks. <img> ",
"Turn on your hazard lights. If you somehow manage to get stuck, make your vehicle visible to others by flipping the switch to activate your hazard blinkers. If you have flares, activate them and place them around the outside of your car. <img> Watch for oncoming vehicles. Before you leave your vehicle, check your mirrors to see if any other cars are approaching. Go slowly when you do decide to get out to avoid slipping in the mud. If the conditions are too dangerous, stay in your car and call for emergency assistance. <img> Try to rock the vehicle. Turn your steering wheel so that your tires face straightforward. Apply just a slight amount of pressure to the gas pedal and switch gears between drive and reverse. Stop everything if you feel the tires spinning continually. Turn the wheel so that your tires are at an angle and try again.\nFor manual vehicles, this maneuver works best when in the highest gear. For automatics, go with the lowest gear possible. <img> Lower your tire pressure a bit. If you get stuck in the mud, go to each tire and let out some air. Do this by applying a slight amount of pressure to the valve stem. Wait until you hear some air escaping and then re-check the pressure once more. This will give you some additional surface traction. Make sure to re-inflate them when you are back on solid ground. <img> Apply sand or litter to the ground. Before each muddy season, store a bag of sand or a small container of kitty litter in your vehicle. If you get stuck, sprinkle the litter or sand around your tires to help with traction. <img> Place your car mats under your tires. If you are stuck, shift gears to park. Remove the mats from your car and place a single mat under each tire. Let the mat just barely touch the tire with the rest of it facing forward. This will give your car some solid ground to grip onto. When you get back on solid ground, go back to retrieve your mats.\nIn the place of mats, you can also use two to four carpet strips or even pieces of cardboard. <img> Dig out with a shovel. Keep a foldable outdoor shovel in the back of your vehicle. When you are stuck, use this shovel to dig out the space around your tires. If you can remove enough moisture from the area, then your tires will be able to grip the remaining dry ground.\nIf you get desperate, look for items in your car that you can use as a shovel. For example, a spare tire cover could be used to lift away the dirt. <img> ",
"Avoid mud prone areas. A road that is unusually porous with poor drainage can become a mess really fast. Be especially careful if the area has experienced heavy rains or snow recently. Before you head out on a drive, especially in an unfamiliar location, it might be helpful to take a quick look at a weather app on your phone to see if the driving conditions might include rain or snow. <img> Choose the right tires. If you know that you will be driving a route with bad road conditions, try switching from all-terrain tires to a snow or mud tire. A mud tire has deeper grooves and grips, which can minimize sinking and improve traction. These tires will be louder on standard highways, as opposed to standard all-terrain tires, but the annoyance may be worth it during muddy seasons.\nAs you are shopping for a mud tire, make sure to get one that does well on wet road conditions. Due to the deep treads, some mud tires have a tendency to lose grip on smooth, wet surfaces. <img> Maintain the correct tire pressure. Look in your owner’s manual or on the interior panel of your driver’s door for information regarding the proper tire pressure for your vehicle. Keeping your tires at this pressure, or just slightly under, will greatly improve the tire grip. It is a good idea to make pressure check on all of your tires part of your monthly care maintenance routine. <img> Carry safety items and traction aids with you. At the start of each muddy or rainy season, look of the contents of your car emergency kit. Make sure that you have flashlights, flares, and a warm blanket. To cope with muddy conditions, you’ll also want a tow strap and a jack. The jack may come as part of a tire changing kit. <img> Take a driving course. Some driving schools offer classes that focus on navigating a vehicle over rough terrain and during poor weather conditions. Find a school near you by entering “off-road driving school” or “safety driving school” and your location into a search engine.\nFor example, some schools will show drivers how to correctly attach tow straps and how to safely use other recovery strategies. <img> "
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"Determine your kicking foot. Your kicking foot will usually be your dominant foot. For most people, your dominant foot is correlative with your dominant hand, meaning that if you're right-handed you will kick with your right foot. However, that isn't always the case. Some people are right-handed but kick with the left foot, or vice versa, and some people are ambidextrous, meaning they can alternate fluidly between using the right and left hand or foot.\nThough you may favor one foot over the other, studies have shown that both dominant and non-dominant feet are capable of equal kicking strength. Find which foot you are more comfortable with, and build up the balance and muscle strength to rely on that foot. <img> Plant your weaker foot next to the ball. It is important that your non-dominant foot remains firmly planted on the ground. This sets up your entire posture and range of movement for the kick.\nThe positioning and firmness of your planted foot also helps your body maintain balance during the kick. <img> Check your position. The ball should be sitting on the outside of your non-kicking foot. If you are going to kick with the right foot, then the ball should be about one foot (20-30 cm) to the outside (left) of your left foot. If you are going to kick with the left foot, then the ball should be to the outside of your right foot.\nThe distance between your dominant foot and the ball ensures that you get a long wind-up for the kick, creating more power in your shot.\nYour planted foot needs to be facing the target in order to ensure an accurate shot.\nIf you have trouble making clean contact with the ball then your planted foot is probably too close to the ball or too far in front of the ball. Make sure that it is in the right position. <img> Lean back with arms outstretched. This is important, as it gives you the balance you need to execute the kick.\nYour body should be leaning slightly backwards and to the side away from the ball when you strike. This helps you to maintain balance and gain power and lift with your kick. <img> Focus on the spot on the ball where you would like to hit. Look at a spot towards the underside of the ball when aiming. This is a very difficult shot so it is important to strike accurately. Keep your eyes on the ball at all times.\nStriking the ball on the underside helps create lift and height on your shot. <img> Swing your kicking foot around behind your planted leg. As you swing your dominant leg around behind your planted leg, try to bring your foot all the way up to your bottom by bending your knee. Lifting your foot as high as possible will greatly increase the power of your strike.\nKeep your non-kicking leg slightly bent to maintain balance and to help you strike the ball cleanly.\nTry to use as big of a windup as possible. <img> Curl your foot as you swing your leg around. You should be striking the ball with the outside of your foot. When you kick with the top outside part of your soccer boot, your kick gains power and accuracy. <img> Turn your shoulders to face the target as you follow through. The follow through can be particularly difficult for the rabona because your non-kicking leg will be in the way. It can sometimes help to lift both feet off the ground as you complete your strike. <img> Be sure your kick makes contact with the bottom of the ball. Kicking the underside of the ball helps to provide lift and height on your shot. Ensure that you make contact with the ball in one smooth motion. The rabona should feel natural and comfortable.\nIf you are having trouble getting lift and height on the ball, then you are probably hitting the top or middle of the ball. Make sure you are making contact with the underside of the ball and practice until striking the bottom of the ball becomes comfortable. <img> ",
"Strengthen your core muscles. The rabona relies on a strong core to maintain balance and generate enough power as you twist to strike the ball.\n\nStrengthen your core by completing abs and back exercises such as sit-ups and planks. <img> Practice often. The rabona is a very difficult shot that can take months and even years to master. As you practice, this move will feel more comfortable, and you will become a better player for your efforts. <img> Try the rabona while in motion. It will take a while to master the rabona from a stationary position, but once you've gotten it down you'll need to build the move into a usable soccer technique, and that means being able to do it in motion.\nSlowly dribble towards your target and then attempt the rabona. It may feel different to attempt this shot while in motion but make sure your technique is the same as when the ball was in one place.\nCheck that your feet are placed correctly and that you maintain balance through the strike. <img> Try to gain additional speed. Once you can complete the rabona while in motion work on increasing your speed.\nTry dribbling the ball at a run before completing the rabona. You can also start trying the rabona from different angles to become more fluid in your movements and turn this trick into a useful game skill. <img> Work on accuracy. Set up four cones as a square target for practicing your aim. Continue practicing the rabona until you can reliably kick the ball so that it lands in this square.\nOnce you can reliably use a rabona to kick the ball into the square made of cones, try aiming into a trashcan. This is a much harder target that will help you to perfect your aim and create a more accurate lift with the rabona. <img> Learn different uses for the rabona. The rabona can be used if you are on the wrong side of the ball or are at an awkward angle from which to shoot. The rabona is also useful when you do not have much space in which to attempt a shot or pass.\nUse the rabona to trick the defense or goalie. The rabona can also be used as a fake for goalies or defense. For example, the defense or goalie may think you are going to shoot with your left foot but you instead complete a rabona with your right foot. This can get the goalie’s or defense’s weight shifted in the wrong direction, opening up space for your shot or pass.\nWork on adding a fake to the beginning of your rabona. If you want to complete a rabona using your right foot as the kicking foot, then stop the ball with your right foot. Draw the ball backwards with your right foot towards the outside of your left foot and then swing your right foot around to the backside. This fake will trick the defense or goalie and open up space for your kick. <img> "
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"Find a job. In order to be paid for your work as a professional illustrator you will need to go through the, often challenging, process of finding work.\nWhile you are searching for paid work, it may be valuable to do unpaid jobs which will help you build up for portfolio.\nIf you wish to be paid for your work, try contacting anyone you know in the business of publishing or editing books to see if they can help point you in the right direction. You can also contact a publishing company by phone or letter; in doing this, you may get a chance to have your portfolio considered. You are likely to be rejected many times, so be persistent! <img> Meet with the art director. This may be via phone or email, or it may be in person. Regardless, this is the time to agree upon deadlines, any special requirements of the author, your timetable and availability, or any other questions you might have.\nYou will repeat this step many times throughout the process. You will need to show the author/s and publishers samples of what you have so far in order to agree that it is moving in the right direction. <img> Read drafts. When you finally do find someone in need of your services, they will give you either one or many options of different novels and books. You must, of course, read a draft or if the story is a reprint read the original book previous to the reprint. You may be lucky enough to have the opportunity do a cover or dust-jacket design. You must make sure you thoroughly understand the plot and its characters; remember their emotions are expressed through your art. <img> Meet with the author. If you have agreed that you enjoy the story, and that you would like to illustrate it, you should meet with the author to discuss and agree upon a number of things such as: the cover (and whether or not you will illustrate it), which pages should be illustrated, what kind of media you will use (i.e. what kind of illustrations you are going to make), etc. <img> Sign a contract. After you've met with the author and agreed on the details, you will need to sign a contract that specifies all the details of your agreement with the publishing company and/or author.\nMake sure the contract includes pertinent information such as when you should be finished and how much you should be paid.\nMake sure to get a copy of the contract which includes the signatures of all involved parties and the date it was signed. <img> Begin the process of illustration. How this step proceeds depends on how you, as an artist, prefer to work. Some illustrators like to begin with making some pencil sketches of the ideas they have in their head, comparing them and getting feedback from friends and family. While others just free draw. However you do it, you need to start coming up with a solid idea of what each character will look like, and what the style of the illustrations will be.\nYour method for illustrating may be completely different, and that is OK. If you are successfully creating illustrations, there is no reason to try to change anything. <img> Refine your drawings. Once you have come up with a sketch that fits with the guidelines of the publisher (these will be different for every publisher, and probably every job), you will need to come up with rough sketches for each required page that you will review with the author/publishers.\nSometimes it can be hard to receive feedback from others, especially if it is critical; however, you should try not to take this personally. They only want the book to be as good as it can be. <img> Revise your illustrations. Based on the feedback of the authors you should do your best to revise them so that all parties can be happy with the end product.\nBe sure that the illustrations will fit the dimensions of the book! If you draw the image too big, parts of the image will be missing from the book, and the effect may not be the same. <img> Finish your illustrations. After what is likely to be several rounds of feedback on your work, you will be able to complete a final illustration. You will then send these to the publisher, where the sketches and the story will be put together to create the final product! <img> ",
"Find a book you want to illustrate. Perhaps you’ve already got a story in mind, or maybe not. If not, read several different books and pick one that you really enjoy. If the story paints a vivid picture in your mind, it will be easier to come up with sketches.\nRegardless of what book you choose, make sure you spend plenty of time reading and analyzing the story. Try to imagine what the author pictured when it was written. Try to imagine how you would draw the picture as you are reading and re-reading the story.\nAnother option is to write a story of your own. Many writers enjoy the process of both writing and illustrating. One advantage of this is, that if you write your own story, you know exactly what the author is trying to portray, which makes it easier to portray the story in images. <img> Begin sketching images. After you’ve chosen or written the book you want to illustrate you can begin sketching pictures of the setting, the scenery, etc.\nIt may be helpful to take notes of what you've sketched so far, with what characters, and in what settings so that you can keep track throughout the book. Especially if the book is a long one, it may be hard to remember the details of what you sketched in an earlier part of the book.\nIf you’re not sure exactly what the characters and style should look like, try sketching out several different ideas so you can see them on paper (or computer). <img> Decide on a style. Once you’ve completed some rough sketches of different ideas you have, you can choose a style that you will stick with throughout the book.\nSince this is for your own enjoyment, the style can be any you choose. However, it is often a good idea to choose a style that matches with the book. For example, if the book is about drama and murder, you probably won't be using a lot of bright colors. Instead, in this case, you might consider using darker, more muted shading, and less cartoonish characters.\nIf you're illustrating a children's book, on the other hand, you don't want to draw characters that will frighten children. <img> Draw and redraw each image. Since you are not doing this as a paid job, you can proceed with the process of illustration as you like. Draw images for each scene you find interesting, or for each page of the book. Draw and redraw the scenes as much as you like. Add color or keep the illustrations as simple pencil sketches. These choices are completely yours.\nIf you are doing this in order to build up a portfolio, you should try to work towards creating a style that is unique to you.\nIf you want to improve your illustrations, you can also ask for lots of feedback from friends and family too! They may have ideas you hadn’t previously thought of. <img> Scan your images into the computer. If you have drawn all your images by hand, you can scan the images into your computer where you can add the images to the story.\nAlternatively, if you have chosen a book that you are unable to edit on the computer, you can simply put the drawings into the book where you wanted to include them. This way they will be in the story next time you read it. <img> Consider sharing your work. If you think you might one day want to become a published illustrator, consider sharing your work. These days, it is very common for illustrators to post their portfolio online.\nThere are many websites that will let you create your own blog for free. Simply search on Google for \"free blogging websites\". Make sure the site you choose will easily allow you to share your link with friends!\nYou can also create a physical portfolio if you wish. There are many ways to do this, but if you plan to present it to potential clients, make sure that it looks clean and professional. <img> "
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"Choose whether to install the rod on the casing or the wall outside the casing. Installing in the casing will always leave at least part of the window obscured, while installing outside the casing allows you to pull the curtains back completely. Which you choose will partially be determined by the material of the wall or casing. If you have plastic window casing, the curtain rod will need to be installed on the wall; if you have plaster, cob, or stone walls, then the casing may be easier.\nBear in mind that the curtain will only draw back as far as the brackets holding the curtain rod, and the style of the curtain will determine how much they can be compressed.\nIf you want to install your curtain rod in the wall, make sure to install it in a stud. If you cannot locate a stud or must install the rod in drywall, you will have to use drywall anchors. <img> Measure your window to make sure your curtains and rods fit. Measure from about 4 inches (10 cm) to 6 inches (15 cm) above your window to the floor to determine the length your curtains should be. To figure out the length of your rod, measure the width of the window, and then add about 8 inches (20 cm) to 12 inches (30 cm).\nBear in mind that some styles of curtains have ruffles or pleats that extend above the top of the rod; subtract this section from the measurement.\nIf you want your room to appear taller, hang your curtains closer to the ceiling to give the illusion of height. <img> Use your pencil and a level to mark where you’ll put your hardware. This is where your bracket and screws will go. Plan to screw your hardware into the wall at the height you determined in the last step, and about 3 inches (7.6 cm) from either side of the window. To get an accurate measurement, hold the bracket in position against the wall with your fingers, and then use your pencil to mark where the screw will go.\nBe careful not to get too close to the edge if installing in the casing, as this will make the material too fragile and cause the wood to crack.\nAdding 3 inches (7.6 cm) on each side of the window will give you as much light as possible when the curtains are drawn.\nMeasure for a mid brace if needed. Though most curtain rods are adjustable, you don't want the distance between the brackets to be so wide that the rod sags in the middle. In general, you shouldn't increase the length of the expanded rod by more than 50%. <img> Drill pilot holes to help start the screws, and then screw the brackets in. Drilling pilot holes before screwing in your hardware can keep the screws from cracking the casing or wall material. If you’re installing the brackets into drywall, make sure your pilot holes are big enough to place screw anchors into; if you're installing into the studs, you won't need anchors.\nUse a stud finder to find the studs in your wall.{\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/thumb\\/e\\/ed\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\\/v4-460px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/e\\/ed\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\\/v4-728px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":345,\"bigWidth\":728,\"bigHeight\":546,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>\\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\\n<\\/p><p><br \\/>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}\n\nScrew anchors will expand inside the drywall panel to the weight of the rod and curtains and will prevent the screws from pulling out of the wall.\nIf you can't screw directly into the wall, or if you want to hang café curtains, use a tension rod instead. Place the tension rod inside the window frame, twist it to unlock it, and let it expand until it is tightly suspended between both interior edges of the window frame.{\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/thumb\\/6\\/65\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-4Bullet3.jpg\\/v4-460px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-4Bullet3.jpg\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/6\\/65\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-4Bullet3.jpg\\/v4-728px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-4Bullet3.jpg\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":345,\"bigWidth\":728,\"bigHeight\":546,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>\\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\\n<\\/p><p><br \\/>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"} <img> Hang your curtains. Thread your curtains on the rod, then place the rod on the brackets. How exactly your hang your curtains (for instance, by threading the rod through a pocket in the curtain or by hanging the curtain on pins) will depend on what sort of curtain you're using.\nIf you're hanging eyelet curtains, thread the rod through the holes in the top of the curtains. Panel curtains usually have one long pocket sewn into the top that you must push the rod through.\nTo hang drapes, place drapery pins in the pleat, and then hang the pins on the rod.\nIf hanging tab top curtains, a thin rod is best. A thick rod will draw the curtain up, making it hang too high. <img> ",
"Opt for curtains that match your aesthetic and needs. If you haven’t already chosen your curtains and rods, think about what style of curtain is right for you and your living space: do you want heavy curtains that will block out daylight when they are closed? Or perhaps you prefer curtains that only cover a portion of your window. There are a number of unique styles of curtains to choose from.\n\nDrapes are typically made from heavy, pleated material and are hung by attaching drapery pins to the pleat and then hanging them on the rod.{\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/thumb\\/6\\/6f\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet1.jpg\\/v4-460px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet1.jpg\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/6\\/6f\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet1.jpg\\/v4-728px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet1.jpg\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":345,\"bigWidth\":728,\"bigHeight\":546,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>\\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\\n<\\/p><p><br \\/>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}\n\n\nPanel curtains, eyelet curtains, and tab top curtains are meant to hang from a plain round rod. They may have a pocket along the top to push the rod through, or the rod may be threaded through eyelets or tabs.{\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/thumb\\/9\\/94\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet2.jpg\\/v4-460px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet2.jpg\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/9\\/94\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet2.jpg\\/v4-728px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet2.jpg\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":345,\"bigWidth\":728,\"bigHeight\":546,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>\\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\\n<\\/p><p><br \\/>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}\n\n\nCafé curtains cover only the bottom half of a window, to let light into the room while affording some privacy. They are typically hung on tension rods.{\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/thumb\\/5\\/58\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet3.jpg\\/v4-460px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet3.jpg\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/5\\/58\\/Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet3.jpg\\/v4-728px-Install-Curtain-Rods-Step-6Bullet3.jpg\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":345,\"bigWidth\":728,\"bigHeight\":546,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>\\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\\n<\\/p><p><br \\/>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"} <img> Measure your window and pick curtains of corresponding length and width. To make sure you get the right sized curtains, measure the length and width of your window, and then decide where you want the bottom of your curtain to fall. Some folks prefer curtains that hit the bottom of the window sill, while others prefer curtains that extend below the sill.\nA general rule of thumb says that you should choose curtains that are 2 times the width of your window. The wider your curtains are, the more they will fold and bunch, while narrower curtains will hang flat. Keep in mind that thinner materials will bunch less, while thicker materials will be fuller.\nIf you opt for tab top curtains, make sure the curtain length doesn't include the length of the tabs.\nFloor length curtains should end 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) from the floor, unless you live in a humid environment, in which case they should end 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the floor, because they will stretch more on humid days.\nIf your ceiling is low, curtains can give the illusion that your ceiling is higher than it is: opt for long curtains (like drapes or panel curtains), and install the curtain rod closer to the ceiling. Alternatively, don't let your curtains end a few inches above the floor, as this can make your ceiling seem lower.\nYour curtains may extend beyond the floor—a style known as puddling. If you plan to puddle your curtains, measuring is pretty simple: you only need to ensure you have plenty of material left over for the puddle.\nCurtains that hang below the sill should extend 4 inches (10 cm) below the sill, long enough to cover the edge of the casing below the window.\nSill-length curtains should skim the sill. <img> Buy a long rod if you want to pull back the curtains completely. A shorter rod is fine if you don't want your window to be completely exposed when your curtains are open. If you'd like to pull them completely away from the window, buy a longer rod or a rod that has a return (a 90-degree turn on each end that allows you to push the curtain around the turn or rest against the wall).\nTo determine the length the return should be, measure the width of the curtain.\nCurtains that open completely will give you as much sunlight as possible, but keep in mind that concealing the edge of the windows will give the illusion that your window is bigger than it is. <img> "
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"Find the right silhouette. The classic flapper look is all about the dress--specifically the shift dress.\nThe flapper-dress silhouette is a dress that features a drop waist (the waistline was often dropped to the hips), straight vertical lines that hang loosely around the body, a scooped neckline that reveals the neck and shoulders, minimal or no sleeves, and a hemline falling just at or above the knees (a scandalously short length for the time). <img> Choose your dress style. The two classic flapper-dress options are a fringed dress and a beaded shift dress.\nThough fringe is perhaps most readily associated with flapper fashion, Egyptian-inspired designs and embellishments were also quite popular at the time (inspired by the recent discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb), so keep an eye out for dresses and fabrics with a slight Egyptian feel.\nIf you opt for the classic fringe dress, your easiest option is to buy one ready-to-wear in a vintage color--typically black, white, gold, or silver.\nIf you prefer to craft your own dress and are handy at sewing, you can begin with a solid-colored dress that matches the flapper silhouette. If you plan to make an entirely fringe-covered dress, buy several yards of fringe (you’ll need anywhere from 6-9 yards, depending on your size and your margin of error) and sew them in consecutive horizontal rows over the length of the dress.\nIf you prefer just a trim of fringe along the bottom, buy a yard or so of fringe and attach it just around the hem of your dress.\nFor even more details on making your own flapper dress, see How to Make a Flapper Dress. <img> Choose your footwear. The 1920s saw a major increase in the profile of footwear, since, given the rising hemlines, shoes were a particularly visible part of the flapper outfit.\nThe most popular shoes of the flapper era featured a heel of at least two inches, in either an ankle-strap Mary-Jane or T-strap style, sometimes adorned with sequins or beads.\nFlapper fashion was oriented around dancing, so choose shoes that are danceable with covered toes and chunky heels--no stilettos!\nYou might opt for flats if you absolutely can’t deal with heels, but they may not look quite as authentic. <img> ",
"Create a flapper-era face. Flapper makeup is quite distinct and features long thin brows, lots of black kohl eyeliner, dark eyeshadow, and deep red, bow-shaped lips.\nTo get the brow look, aim for long, relatively thin, and straight brows. If you don’t want to pluck your eyebrows into the flapper shape, you can use a brow pencil to draw them in.\nUse dark eye shadow and eyeliner to create a smoky look. Use black, smudged eyeliner on both the top and bottom lids and create a dark, smokey eye with dark-colored eyeshadow. For details on creating a smokey eye, see How to Get Smokey Eyes.\nUse a soft pink blush right across the apples of your cheeks.\nUse a deep red matte lipstick for lips. Try to emphasize the heart shape of your lips by lining your cupid’s bow and filling out your bottom lip with lip liner. <img> Style your hair. The true hallmark of flapper style is the bob--a short, cropped haircut that was radically unconventional for its time. If you don’t have short hair or can’t emulate it, curls are the watchword of flapper style, so style your hair in pin curls or soft waves. See How to Create Pin Curls or How to Style Finger Waves for more detailed instructions.\nIf you already have short or bobbed hair, you can style it like a true flapper by creating waves that lay close to the head using hot rollers or a curling iron.\nIf you don’t have short hair, you can fake a bob by fashioning your hair in a chignon (a low bun) or a rolled ponytail (pull hair in a low ponytail and tuck and pin the ponytail under, optionally securing/disguising the tucked pony with a headband or ribbon tied around your head). Or you can just wear a hat or skullcap (see Part Three) and not worry about hair at all. <img> Or buy a wig. If you really want to embrace the flapper look but don’t have hair amenable to the classic flapper bob, look for a bobbed wig.\nIf you want to emulate Clara Bow, the iconic actress who embodied the flapper style on screen, look for a short, black-haired wig.\nIf you want to pay tribute to the great style diva of the 20s, Coco Chanel, look for a short wavy wig in a dark brown color.\nIf your inspiration is the great silent-film actress Mary Pickford, look for a short wavy-haired wig in a light brown or dark blonde color. <img> ",
"Choose a headband. Beaded, sequined, or pearl headbands are a classic choice and are perfect for slight subtlety and understated elegance. Flappers typically wore their headbands running across their forehead and down across their hair.\nYour simplest option is to fashion a simple beaded headband from a string of beads. Buy a string of beads long enough to fit around your head and fasten the two ends together with either hot glue, a hair tie, or some elastic. You can then opt to add a feather clip to the headband for additional vintage flair.\nAnother option for a simple headband is to buy a sequined headband or buy a solid-colored headband and glue sequins to it.\nYou can customize a slightly more elaborate headband by buying a length of elastic (the thinner, the better) about 1/2 the circumference of your head, pearl beads in your size of choice (just make sure to buy enough to go around the circumference of your head). Then string the beads around the length of elastic and then tie to ends together. <img> Choose a hat or head piece. If you prefer more of a statement piece than a headband, opt for one of the classic flapper head coverings--a cloche hat, a cloth turban, or a beaded skullcap.\nThe hat most associated with flapper fashion is the cloche, a bell-shaped hat (“cloche” is bell in French) that fits closely to the head. You can find cloche hats at many online retailers as well as at many costume shops.\nMany flappers would adorn their cloche hats with beads, flowers, feathers, or embroidery, so don’t be afraid to accessorize your hat a bit.\nAnother popular choice for headwear was the fabric turban. You can buy a ready-to-wear turban or select a length of cloth and tie your own. Tying your own turban is relatively straightforward and can be accomplished in a few steps.\nFlappers would also opt for close-fitting beaded skull caps, which can make an excellent choice if you don’t want to be bothered with the hairstyle, since they’ll completely cover your hair. Though skull caps are fairly difficult to make, you can buy them from many online costume and craft retailers. <img> Roll your stockings. One of the big (and controversial) innovations of flapper fashion was the rolled stocking.\nRather than wear “modest” stockings, flappers would wear short stockings (closer to today’s knee-highs) rolled up to just below the knee.\nThe most important feature of the look was the roll left at the top of the stocking. By not fully unrolling their stockings, flappers created an appearance of their stockings being half-on--or half-off.\nThe most popular color for stockings was a flesh-tone (black was considered conservative), though patterned and pastel-colored stockings also fit the flapper aesthetic. You have the option of opting for fishnets as well.\nFinally, remember that in the 20s, stockings still had seams, so if you want to enhance the accuracy of your hosiery, choose seamed stockings or draw a seam along the back with an eyebrow pencil. <img> Choose your neck wear. Whether it includes scarves or long necklaces, the classic flapper look rarely ignored neck adornments.\nOpt for a single long necklace or several long necklaces of varied lengths. When flappers wore jewelry, it was almost exclusively long beaded necklaces, sometimes double-stranded.\nOr choose a scarf or boa. Fringe and feathers are of course the epitome of flapper style, so add a fringed scarf or feathered boa to your outfit for a little extra style. A scarf or boa is particularly ideal if you don’t have a long pearl or beaded necklace.\nIf choosing a scarf, look for a long, thin one, ideally with fringe, to keep true to the flapper look. <img> Add the finishing touches. There are some final signature accessories that will really set your flapper style apart.\nPut on some elbow-length gloves. Though many flappers enjoyed the the completely bare-armed look, elbow-length gloves were a good option for evening parties, and adding some to your costume can give you a touch of sophistication.\nYou may need to look online specifically for elbow-length gloves, or you may be able to find a pair at a costume retailer.\nCarry a flask. If you want to truly embody the rebellious spirit of the flapper, carry a flask and show your disdain for Prohibition.\nA popular--and cheeky--way for flappers to carry their flasks was to secure it to their leg with a garter belt. <img> "
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"Grab the gum wrapper. Remove the gum itself. Then unfold the gum wrapper until it's fully flat. Cut a thin strip of of the gum wrapper (length-wise). <img> Fold the gum wrapper strip. Then fold it in half (length-wise), and cut the edge that you just made by folding it, to make the middle even thinner. You need to do this in order for the electricity to flow from each ends of the battery to the center where they will touch, it should look something like in the picture. <img> Attach the battery. Take one side of the strip and attach it to the + side of the battery. Then take the other side of the strip and attach it to the - side of the battery. <img> Wait. If the fire doesn't start right away there may be a delay, so wait as it can take 1 second to 1 minute for negative side to touch the positive side, and make it hot enough for the plastic on the other side to catch fire. <img> ",
"Get the tin foil. You're going to want to cut it into a thin line that's just a bit smaller than your pinky finger, and fold it (length-wise). Next cut the edge that has been made when you folded the strip to make it thinner than the strip itself, in order for both the negative and positive side connect and heat up. <img> Place the negative and positive sides of the battery on the tin foil. Take one side of the tin foil strip and put it on the plus side of the battery. <img> Do the same with the other side. Again there may be a delay it can take 1 second to a 3 minute for the tin foil to catch fire. <img> "
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"Have the dog seen by a veterinarian. If your older dog starts urinating in your home, it could be a symptom of illness. Another indicator could be if your dog is drinking more than usual, too. Have your dog assessed and treated for possible medical causes, such as:\n\nUrinary tract infection.\n\nKidney infection.\n\nDropping hormone levels.\n\nDiabetes.\n\nCushing's disease.\nCognitive dysfunctions such as canine Alzheimer's. <img> Identify factors that could cause behavioral problems. Some older dogs begin urinating in the house when they are upset with changes in their life, for example when they move to a new home or a new pet enters their family. If you can identify big changes in the dog's life, then you can minimize the impact they have on the dog.\nFor example, if you have recently moved, make sure that your senior dog has access to furniture it has always loved to lay on or the arrangement of furniture is similar to how it used to be.\nIf you or your vet suspects your dog may have a cognitive dysfunction, it could be that your dog doesn't completely remember toilet training. Talk to your vet to see if they can recommend a medication or supplement to help.\nIf you have a new pet in your home, give your senior dog lots of space and time away from the new pet. Don't assume that the dog will adjust quickly to a new roommate. <img> Offer your dog more potty breaks. Your dog's urination frequency can change as they age. Well-intentioned older dogs may be trying to hold it and simply can't make it as long as they used to. Help your dog out by offering more frequent potty breaks throughout the day. If, for example, you normally take your dog out 3 times, try upping it to 4.\nIf your schedule doesn't allow for you to personally take your dog out more often, consider hiring a dog walker to come over once a day. If you have a yard, you may also consider getting a doggie door so that your pup can go when it wants. <img> Discipline your dog only if you catch it in the act of urination. If you see the dog about to go to the bathroom or in the middle of the act, tell the dog \"no\" and take it outside. If you make it clear to the dog that what it is doing is bad, it is more likely to avoid that behavior in the future.\nHowever, disciplining a dog after the fact will not do you any good. It's likely that the dog won't understand why it is being punished. Never rub your dog's nose in the wet area.\nThere is a chance that discipline could lead your dog to urinate in hidden spots in the house, instead of outside as you would like. Keep this in mind and use moderate discipline, such as saying \"no\" firmly but not hitting or yelling at the dog. <img> ",
"Let your dog outside more often. As a dog ages, it will have less ability to hold its bladder. This means that your dog will need more frequent bathroom breaks than it did in its younger years.\nFor example, a senior dog will not be able to stay home all day without a bathroom break, even if it used to do that when it was younger. <img> Stick to a routine. It can be difficult for a senior dog to adjust to a new bathroom routine. If it is used to going to the bathroom at the same time every day, its body is likely to continue that routine, regardless of whether you are there to let it out. <img> Provide constant and easy access to a place to urinate. If your dog is having a hard time holding its bladder, it may be time to install a dog door or dog run so that your pup can go to the bathroom whenever it needs to. This area should also be easy to access for the dog, as a senior dog with mobility issues may choose to go to the bathroom inside instead of going through physical discomfort to get outside. <img> Hire a dog walker. If your dog needs to go out more often but you cannot be home to do it, a professional dog walker may be the solution. You can simply hire someone to come at midday on your long work days and walk the dog. Talk to your friends and your veterinarian for recommendations of local dog walkers that might be right for the job.\nMake sure that the dog walker comes with recommendations from other clients, which will help ensure that they will be responsible when they enter your house. <img> ",
"Allow the dog on the carpet only when you are present. Some old dogs will only pee on a carpet when they are left alone. If your dog is doing this, then block it off from the carpeted area when you are not around.\nYou can keep the dog in another area by placing items in the way that block access or by putting the dog in another room when you are gone. <img> Block all access to carpeted areas. If your dog has been known to pee while you are in the area, then you should block all access to the carpet. Even when you are in the room, make sure to keep the dog out.\nYou can block all access by placing items around the carpet that physically keep the dog out. You can also simply not let the dog in rooms that are carpeted. <img> Place urination pads over the carpet. Urination pads are a good option if your dog simply cannot control its bladder and there is no way to isolate it from carpeted areas. These pads have a liquid-proof liner and hold the urine in place. Place them in an area where your dog has urinated, so that it will learn to go to the bathroom on the pad instead of the carpet.\nOnce the pad has been urinated on, you simply put the whole pad in the garbage and put a new one down.\nThe downside of using these pads is that you may need to use them indefinitely once the dog gets used to peeing inside. <img> Clean up accidents so the smell is completely eliminated. If a dog has urinated on your carpet, the smell that is left behind can signal to it that that is the place where it should go to the bathroom in the future. To avoid this, spray the area with an enzymatic cleaner, which totally eliminates the smell.\nEnzymatic cleaners made specifically to clean up pet urine are typically available at pet supply stores and from online retailers. <img> Get a stain-resistant carpet. If you simply cannot get your dog to stop peeing on the carpet, at least get a stain-resistant carpet. This will help you effectively clean the area and will minimize the chance of embedded stains. \nStain resistant carpets have unique fibers that don't absorb liquids the way that traditional carpet fibers do. <img> "
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How to Do Simple Magic Tricks | [
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"Begin with 15 cards out of a regular card deck. Fan the cards out facing away from you and show them to your subject. Tell them to select a card in their mind, but not to touch it or say aloud what it is. <img> Lay the cards out in front of you. Lay out three rows of five cards in vertical rows in front of you. Then pick up each stack of cards, one row at a time, and ask your subject whether their card is in that group.\nWhen they say yes, be sure to place that group of 5 cards on the top of the deck of 15. <img> Narrow the card options down to two. Place the cards in front of you in three rows of five again, but this time, be sure to deal the cards from left to right. You will know that the subject’s card will be one of the first two in the left or center columns or the first one in the right column. <img> Ask your subject which pile her card is in. Pick up each pile, one at a time and ask the subject to identify which pile her card is in.\nIf she chooses the pile on the right, you know it has to be the top right card.\nIf she chooses the pile on the left or in the center, you know that it must be one of the two cards in that row.\nYou can repeat the narrowing procedure one more time if the subject’s card is on the left or in the center, or you can decide if you want to have 2 guesses on selecting her card. <img> Show the subject her card. This is the end of the trick—try showing her the card with a flourish. If she says no, it’s likely you sorted the deck wrong, lost track of the original 5 cards, or she may be lying! <img> ",
"Buy water gel powder. This powder, also called solid water, is available at magic shops and hobby stores. It will allow you to perform the trick.\nYou may want to get more than one “dose” of the powder so that you can practice before trying your trick on another person.\nYou can substitute the material inside of a baby diaper and a tissue or another cloth to cover the gel and wedge it in. Use extra caution that these materials do not fall out during the trick. <img> Collect the materials. In addition to the water gel powder, you will also need a small pitcher of water and 3-4 cups that are not see-through. A cup that has a narrower mouth than the bottom works best, but regular colored plastic cups may also work. <img> Set up your trick. Set your cups side-by-side next to a pitcher of water. Pre-fill one cup with the water gel powder, and be sure to remember which cup it is.\nMark a small dot on the cup with the gel powder in it, but be sure the mark is facing you, not your audience.\nBe sure to read the instructions on the gel powder about how much water to use with the powder. If you use too much water, the gel won’t be able to harden all of your liquid.\nYou can color you water with a little food dye if you want it to stand out more while you pour it.\nHide all evidence of the water gel powder: discard of any packaging, and be sure your audience doesn’t look into the cups before you start your trick. <img> Gather your audience. A magician is nothing without her audience, so gather a few people around. Have them sit in front of you, if possible at eye-level with the cups, not above the cups so that they can see in. <img> Pour the water into the cups. Let your audience see you pour the water from the pitcher into the four cups. You could even dip your fingers in the water and flick it towards them so that they see that it is not a trick pitcher or fake water. <img> Perform a little show. Your goal is to pour the water from all of the cups into the cup with the gel powder in it, but you don’t want it to be obvious that this is what you’re doing. You can create a little misdirection by using some cup-switching and distracting your audience with a good story or a few jokes.\nSwap the cups back and forth.\nPour water into the regular cups too, but be sure in the end all of the water goes into the special cup.\nTry pouring half from the water into one cup and half of the water into another cup, for show.\nYou can wave your hands over the cups or say some magic words.\nBe sure you buy enough time to let the water absorb into the gel powder. <img> Reveal the missing water. This is it—your big moment! Make a show of revealing that each cup is empty. You may want to throw a cup or two towards the audience, just knock them over, or hold them over your head and pretend to drink out of them.\nWhen you reveal that your special cup has no water, be sure not to throw it at the audience—try just holding it upside down for a moment or flipping it over on the table.\nBe careful that you don’t allow the gel to fall out of the cup in the view of your audience. <img> Hide the evidence. When the trick is over, be sure to carefully discard of the cup with the water gel in it so that your audience does not figure out the secret to your magic. The fun of magic is not knowing how it is done. <img> ",
"Learn appropriate hand positioning. To make a single card vanish, you will first need to work on holding the card the right way. This trick may be difficult if you have particularly small hands.\nBend you two middle fingers towards your body with your index and pinky fingers extended and your thumb out to the side.\nPlace the card on top of the bent fingers, high enough so that you can see your fingernails, and pinch it slightly between your index and pinky fingers.\nPlace your thumb over the center of the card to stabilize it and hold it in place. <img> Make the card disappear. To make the card disappear, begin with it in the appropriate hand position, then move your thumb and straighten your two middle fingers.\nAs you straighten your two middle fingers, the corners of the card will be pinched between your outside and inside fingers and the card will move to the back (top side) of your hand.\nKeep your palm facing out, where your audience will be.\nRepeat the motion over and over again until it can be done without effort. You want to master this move before performing for an audience. <img> Make the card reappear. Making the card reappear the process of making it disappear in reverse.\nWith the card pinched between your inside and outside fingers on the back side of your hand, bend your two middle fingers inward.\nUse your thumb to grab and stabilize the card, then present it to the audience.\nYou can try different ways of making the card reappear. You may try flipping it up between your index and middle finger, for example. <img> Practice until you have mastered the card flip. The key to this trick is mastering the sleight of hand. You will need to practice the moves over and over again in private so that you don’t have to go slowly or think about it too much in front of an audience. <img> Develop your showmanship. Part of any magic trick is putting on a show for people, so decide how you want to execute the trick.\nShaking the card in your hand while you perform the trick can help obscure how you do it.\nYou may want to pretend to throw the card up in the air, or you may want to “reveal” that it was behind someone’s ear.\nDistracting the audience from trying to figure out how you’re doing a trick can be the easiest way to keep your trick a secret. <img> Create a story or a reason for the trick. This is part of showmanship, but you may want to consider creating a story around performing the trick. Instead of just saying “hey, watch some magic,” you can distract and surprise the audience by misleading what you’re about to do. <img> Perform your trick for an audience. After you have mastered the trick and worked on your showmanship, try your trick out on an audience. You may want to start with a small group of people before performing your trick to larger groups. Be sure that no one is behind you, where they see the back of your hand. <img> ",
"Set up for your trick. Sit at a table with your elbows on the table. Be sure you have on a shirt that is tucked in (any sleeve length is acceptable). <img> Show a coin to your audience. You may even want to ask them to provide the coin, but warn them that you’re going to make it disappear and they won’t get it back. <img> Rub the coin on your arm. With both elbows on the table, holding the coin in your right hand, rub it against your left forearm. <img> Drop the coin. Pretend to fumble and accidentally drop the coin on the table next to your arm so that you audience sees it. Pick it up with your right hand and tell them that it works better with the other arm. <img> Pretend to transfer the coin to your left hand. Pretend to put the coin in your left hand, but really keep it concealed in your right hand. <img> Rub your left hand against your right forearm. Pretending that the coin is in your hand, rub your left hand against your right forearm. <img> Distract your audience. Be sure that you make eye contact and chat with your audience while you are performing the trick. That will distract them and make them more likely to miss the sleight of hand. <img> Drop the coin into the collar of your shirt. Because both of your elbows are on the table still, your right hand (with the coin in it) should be even with the collar of your shirt. While you are distracting your audience by talking to them and pretending to rub the coin on your arm, drop the coin in your shirt. <img> "
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How to Put Money on a Gift Card | [
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"Visit the business that issued your gift card. If your gift card is for a business with a physical location (such as a store, restaurant, or amusement park), in many cases you will be able to reload the card by visiting that business.\nYou can see ahead of time whether or not this option is available. Check the back of your gift card, or call the business to find this information. <img> Take the gift card to a cashier, customer service desk, or the equivalent. Have a form of payment (cash, credit card, etc.) ready for the amount that you would like added to the gift card. Give the gift card to the cashier or customer service agent and tell him or her that you would like to reload the card. <img> Visit the website of the gift card issuer. Alternatively, many businesses that offer gift cards give you the option of reloading the card online. Go to the website of the business and search for “gift card.” Follow the directions for reloading the card, using a credit or debit card, wire transfer, etc.\nCheck the back of the gift card, which may state if you can reload the card online, and the website to visit in order to do so. You can also call the business to see if this option is available to you.\nKeep the card with you when you visit the website to reload it, as you may be prompted to enter the gift card number (usually found on the back of the card) and PIN number (if applicable) to do so.\nYour options for reloading the card online may be limited. For instance, you may only be able to reload using a bank transfer.\nHave your payment information (credit card or checking account number, PIN, etc.) ready when visiting the reload website so that you can transfer funds to the gift card.\nYou may be prompted to create an account in order to reload the gift card using this method. <img> ",
"Determine if you can reload your card though a customer account. If you have an online account or existing relationship with the issuer of your gift card, you may be able to reload the card through your account. <img> Visit your account login website. If your gift card issuer allows you to reload the card through your personal account, use a web browser to go to your account login website. Enter the information you are prompted to (username, account number, password, etc.) in order to access your account.\nIf you are not sure of the account login website, it may be listed on the back of your gift card. <img> Select your card. You may be prompted to enter your gift card number (and PIN number, if applicable). With some merchants, you can store one or more gift cards on your customer account. If this option is available to you, select the gift card(s) you would like to reload, once you have logged onto your customer account. <img> Enter your payment information. You will need to have money transferred from one of your payment accounts (a checking account, credit card, etc.) onto the gift card. When prompted to, enter the amount you would like added to the gift card. <img> ",
"Determine if you can set up recurring reloads on your gift card. Some merchants will allow you periodically reload your card automatically. This can be a great way to make sure that your gift card maintains a balance so you can keep using it.\nCheck the back of the gift card, which may state if you can set up an auto reload option, and the website to visit in order to do so. You can also call the business to see if this option is available to you.\nEven though the reloads are automatic, you won't want to overlook them. Make sure that you keep sufficient funds in the account that the automatic reloads will be drawn from. <img> Set up an account with the gift card issuer. Visit the gift card issuer’s website, and search for “gift card” to locate the form for setting up an option like “automatic reload,” “auto reload” or “auto-load” for your gift card. Create an account using an email address or user name and password. <img> Enter your payment information via the website. You will need to have money transferred from one of your payment accounts (a checking account, credit card, etc.) onto the gift card at regular intervals. Enter the relevant information for this account when the set-up prompts you to. <img> Choose when you want money to be auto-loaded onto your gift card. Depending on the card issuer, you may have options to have money transferred onto your gift card on a specific day or week of each month, or when the gift card balance drops below a certain amount, etc. <img> Receive a confirmation when your card is auto-reloaded. You should be able to confirm whenever your gift card is reloaded. Many merchants will send an email, text message, or similar alert each time money is withdrawn to reload your card. Typically, you can also check the balance on your gift card to confirm that it was reloaded, by checking your online account or calling the customer service number listed on the card. <img> "
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"Check your horse's basic diagnostics. This means your horse's pulse/heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.\n\nPulse - The normal heart rate for a horse is 25-42 beats per minute. To check the horse's heart rate, place your palm on the horse's chest just behind the left elbow and feel for the bump-bump-bump of the heart beat. Count how many beats there are in a minute; this is the heart rate. It can also be useful to routinely calculate your horse's resting heart rate. Knowing what your horse's regular or normal rate is will make it easier for you identify abnormalities in the heart rate. Note that a consistently racing heart rate when the horse is resting (i.e., one that is higher than the usual upper limit of 42 beats/minute) can be a sign of heart disease or infection. If you discover your horse has a racing heart even when she's resting, get her checked out by a vet.\n\nRespiratory rate - The normal respiratory rate for horses is 10-24 breaths per minute. To check your horse's respiratory rate, stand back and watch her chest movements. One in-out movement of the chest counts as one breath. Count how many times this happens in one minute. It's best to do this check when your horse is resting so that this will be an indication of her normal respiratory rate. Make sure to wait to check her respiratory rate until at least half an hour after exercise. A raised respiratory rate during resting can be indicative of many different problems, including infection, allergy, fluid in the lungs, heart disease, and possibly cancer. All of these require veterinary attention.\n\nTemperature - The normal equine temperature is 98-101 Fahrenheit or 37.2 - 38.3 Celsius. A temperature above 38.3 Celsius is considered raised. You should monitor your horse's temperature if it reaches 38.3 degrees. If the temperature is between 38.3-38.8, then take your horse's temperature every couple of hours until the fever breaks. If the temperature rises above 38.8, call your vet. Such a high temperature is a sign of infection or severe inflammation. <img> Examine your horse's eyes, nose, and mouth. Look for any unusual and sticky discharge, such as yellow or green pus. This may be an indication that your horse is sick. If you see any blood, contact the vet immediately.\nWhen checking the eyes, look to see if the eyes appear sunken in or the eye area appears hollowed out a bit. This could be a sign of Horner's syndrome, a disease relating to the nervous system that is common in many animals. Check also to see if the eyelids look droopy or if the horse's third eyelid (usually in the corner of each eye) is protruding upwards and moving over the eye; these are often symptoms of an infection or additional symptoms of Horner's syndrome. In addition, if the eyes can't fully open, you should consult a vet. <img> Examine your horse's coat and skin. A dull coat is a sign that the horse is either in poor condition, suffering from a lack of nutrition or not grooming herself properly. If this is the only symptom, it is likely not an emergency, but you would do well to mention it to the vet the next time you see him. However, if this is one of several symptoms that you notice, call the vet directly.\nYou can also test the elasticity of your horse's skin to check whether she or he is dehydrated. Gently lift the skin covering your horse's shoulders. When you let go, the skin should instantly pop back down; if you can watch the skin fall back droopily, then the horse is dehydrated. Horses can become dehydrated if they're not drinking enough, or are losing more fluid than they're taking in. Another way to check for dehydration is to examine your horse's mouth and feel how moist the membranes lining the lips and gums are. They should feel moist and slippery; if they feel dry and tacky, this means that the horse is dehydrated. If the horse is dehydrated, make sure she has access to water and call the veterinarian. <img> Evaluate your horse's bowel movements. Constipation or diarrhea are both signs that something is not right with your horse. You may see your horse straining to pass feces but nothing comes out (constipation); alternatively, she may pass feces that are more liquid than usual (diarrhea). In both cases, you should consult your vet.\nIf you notice any blood in your horse's stool, then the problem is urgent. <img> Check your horse's urine. Concentrated urine can appear a dark color, but so does urine that contains blood or the breakdown products of blood. If the urine consistently appears unusually dark, you should consult your vet.\nIf you suspect that dehydration is the cause of overly concentrated, dark-looking urine, remember that you can check the elasticity of your horse's skin to determine whether dehydration is at work.\nWhere possible, collect a urine sample for your veterinarian to analyze. <img> Check the color of your horse's gums. Most horses' gums are pink or lightly pigmented, just like human gums. If you lift your horse's lip and the gums appear very pale, abnormally dark or muddy looking, or bright red, then contact the vet immediately. <img> Check to see whether your horse is sweating more than usual. A horse should not sweat profusely when she is resting, unless it's extremely hot outside. Sweating is often a sign that the horse is running a fever, is fearful, or is in pain.\nNote that horses lose electrolytes, such as sodium and chloride, in their sweat. This means that they become dehydrated from sweating profusely. It is therefore important to call the veterinarian if the horse is sweating heavily and yet refusing food and water. <img> Assess whether your horse is standing oddly. If your horse looks like she is standing in an awkward manner, this is an indication that the horse is experiencing pain somewhere in her body.\nFor example, if she stands rocked backwards, with her back legs placed beneath her belly and her front legs stuck out in front, this is usually a sign that she wants to take her weight off the front end because of sore feet. Sore feet can be a symptom of laminitis.\nIn addition, if your horse stretches herself out when standing (i.e., her front feet are very far out and her hind feet are too far behind), this may be an attempt to relieve abdominal cramps or gut discomfort. If ever you suspect gut pain, contact your vet for guidance. <img> Watch your horse move around. Check to see if your horse is moving stiffly or with an altered gait, or way of walking. If she is moving with stiffness or tension, she may be in pain or suffering from inflamed muscles or joints. You'll want to observe this over some time. After all, your horse may just be stiff after vigorous exercise and just needs a gentle walk to regain her full range of movement.\nIf, however, after some gentle walking, your horse becomes stiffer still and is reluctant to move, then call a veterinarian. <img> ",
"Consider whether your horse has exhibited dullness. Dullness means that the horse does not respond in her usual manner, such as greeting you with a whinny, or banging the stable door for feed.\nDullness is often accompanied by a change in body language. She may start, for example, holding her head low and her ears may fail to twitch and not respond to surrounding sounds. <img> Determine whether your horse exhibits signs of restlessness. Does she pace more than she usually does or exhibit a hard time settling down? A horse that is restless and doesn't relax in her stable in the usual way should be monitored closely. If the horse starts to throw herself to the ground, or lies downs and rises repeatedly, or kicks at her own belly, you should call the vet. These can all be signs of colic and should not be dismissed. <img> Assess whether your horse is eating as usual. Horses are grazers, which means they eat little but eat very often. Research indicates that not eating even for 6 hours may predispose a horse to stomach ulcers, which highlights just how important regular eating patterns are to their well-being. If you notice your horse refusing food or water, or that her regular feed schedule is off, contact your vet.\nWatch your horse eat and check to see whether she is dropping a lot of feed while she eats. A horse's diet is high in fibre and necessitates a lot of chewing and grinding prior to swallowing. The large molar teeth towards the back of a horse's mouth are the equine equivalent of mill-stones. If your horse has a toothache, or the teeth have worn down unevenly and there is a sharp cusp digging into the cheek or tongue, then the horse will drop food out of her mouth. Sometimes this food is partially chewed and rolled up into balls, which then drop out of the mouth. This is known as quidding. Extremely messy eating and quidding are symptoms of dental discomfort and should be taken as signs to call the vet.\nThe same goes for a horse that chews but can't swallow. These horses often appear hungry, chew their food, but then lower their heads, at which point the food usually falls out of their mouths. This can be caused by discomfort at the back of the throat, such as an ulcer or thorn between the teeth, the lodging of food in the esophagus (also known as choking), or infections like botulism. <img> "
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How to Make a Casserole | [
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"Get a good-quality casserole dish. Casseroles are made by combining a variety of starches, meats, vegetables, and other ingredients, sometimes raw and sometimes cooked, into the dish and baking them in a casserole dish. Casserole dishes are traditionally square or rectangular baking pans, usually made of Pyrex, aluminized steel, or earthenware. Often, casseroles are quite hearty, topped with cheese or breadcrumbs. <img> Choose a starch. Most casseroles use as their base some variety of starch, which will form the most substantial content of the casserole. Typically pre or par-cooked before being added to the casserole dish, using starches as a base is a good way to stretch a little bit of protein or vegetables into a full meal. While casseroles are amenable to any variety of ingredients, most tend to use the following:\n\nPotatoes. Pre-cooked potatoes can make an excellent base for breakfast or dinner casseroles, or as a topping to shepherd's pie in it's mashed form. If you want to use potato in your casserole, you can purchase frozen hash browns or parboil peeled and quartered raw potato until fork-tender. It goes especially well with beef, or other red meats.\n\nPasta. From egg noodles to mostaccioli, pasta makes a perfect base for a casserole. Mixed with any variety of sauce or cheese, pasta casseroles can be made both sweet and savory, perfect for any time of the year. Lasagna is the classic of the genre, but experiment with different pastas to find what you like best.\n\nRice. Common in both Middle Eastern and Midwestern American cuisine, rice-based casseroles go particularly well with chicken or other poultry. Basic white rice is good to start with, but wild rice, jasmine rice, or even black rice can make casseroles surprising and complex.\n\nOther grains. Why stop at rice? Quinoa, barley, wheat berries, oatmeal, or any combination of whole grains can make a substantial and healthy casserole, especially when combined with rice. Egyptian koshari, which can be made as a casserole, features pasta, lentils, and rice as an idiosyncratic base for its spices and flavors. Why not? <img> Choose a meat, vegetable, or a combination of the two. For most casseroles, you'll sauté the proteins and vegetables briefly in a skillet, then finish them off in the casserole dish, topped with breadcrumbs or cheese. For that reason, you can almost think of a casserole like a stir fry that you bake at the end.\n\nChicken and other meats should be cooked through before being added to the casserole dish. Casserole recipes that feature a lot of liquid, however, will sometimes call for raw meat to be added to cook everything at the same time. It's possible to do both.\n\nCarrots, onions, and other root vegetables make excellent additions to any casserole. Because everything is cooked together, casseroles are an excellent way to spice up somewhat bland vegetables.\n\nFor vegetarians, green or brown lentils make an excellent substitution for the meat in most casserole recipes. Commercial meat substitutes, like seitan or tofu-based meat alternatives are amenable to the casserole as well. <img> Choose a binder that will keep everything together. For lots of casseroles, a sauce or egg mixture will be added to the ingredients to keep everything bound together. In Midwestern cuisine, this often takes the form of Cream of Mushroom soup, but béchamel, curry, whipped egg, pasta sauce, or other ingredients are likewise common, depending on the ingredients used. <img> Sautee the ingredients and combine in a greased casserole dish. Meats should be cooked through and vegetables should have the crunch taken off, but should still be somewhat firm before being added to the casserole dish. Before adding ingredients, it's a good idea to grease the pan with butter or oil.\nDepending on the casserole, you might like to layer the ingredients into separate layers, as with a lasagna or a moussaka, or mix the ingredients. <img> Bake covered for the majority of the cooking time. Depending on the topping you use and the kind of texture you're looking for, it's common to cover your casserole with aluminum foil or a lid, and bake between 350 and 425 F.\nThe cooking time will vary, depending on the ingredients and the amounts. For casseroles in which all the ingredients are cooked ahead of time, and you're just trying to melt cheese, you only need 10 or 15 minutes in the oven to finish the job. If you want to cook rice in liquid, you're looking at a cooking time closer to 45 minutes or an hour. <img> Uncover the casserole and add the topping, then broil to finish it. If you want a cheesy or crunchy top to your casserole, don't add it ahead of time, or it'll be a soggy mess. Wait until you've cooked the casserole through, then remove the cover, add your topping, and broil the casserole to finish it. Common toppings include:\nshoestring potatoes\nFrench onions\nparmesan cheese\npotato chip crumbs\ncracker crumbs\nmashed potato <img> ",
"Make baked macaroni and cheese. One of the easiest and most delicious simple casseroles to make is a baked macaroni and cheese. By varying the ratio of cheese-to-macaroni, you can make yours gooier or more firm, depending on how you like it.\n\nBoil half a box of macaroni for a square-shaped casserole dish and a full box for a rectangular dish. Cook until al dente, then rinse with cool water to stop them from cooking and put them in a greased casserole dish.\n\nIn a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of butter over medium heat, then whisk in about two tablespoons of flour and brown it to make the roux, while it clumps up. Keep stirring it, or it'll burn quickly. When it browns, add 2 cups of whole milk, a little at a time, whisking vigorously, to integrate the flour and thicken things.\n\nAdd salt and pepper to taste after the milk has been added, and let the roux thicken. When it bubbles, add about 8 oz. of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, or whatever kind of cheese you like, melting the cheese in. Cheddar is most common, but mix it up by adding half cheddar and half pepper jack, or mozzarella. Use your favorite kind.\n\nPour the cheesy mixture over the noodles in the casserole dish. Common additions might include sautéed mushrooms, ground beef or sausage, raw tomato slices, onions and garlic. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, then top with breadcrumbs or parmesan cheese and broil to finish.\n\nIf you like your mac and cheese creamier, add more milk at the beginning, and use fewer noodles. If you like it firmer, make less sauce, enough to just coat the noodles and add a significant amount of breadcrumbs to the top. <img> Make tuna casserole. Tuna casserole, or tuna-noodle casserole, is Midwestern cooking at its commonest. Using egg noodles, canned tuna, and cream of mushroom soup, it's a quick and hearty meal that you can derive from cheap pantry ingredients.\n\nBoil two cups of egg noodles until al dente, and rinse them in cool water to stop the cooking.\n\nIn the casserole dish, mix one can of cream of mushroom soup with a half cup of water, one drained can of solid white albacore tuna, and a cup and a half of frozen peas. Salt and pepper to taste.\n\nAlternative additions might include cheddar cheese, chopped pimento or black olive, frozen carrots, or using canned salmon instead of tuna.\n\nBake at 400 degrees for about half an hour, then remove to add breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese for a topping. Broil to finish. <img> Make lasagna. To make a basic lasagna, you can layer cooked lasagna noodles, mozzarella, parmesan, or ricotta cheese (or, better yet, all three) and marinara sauce in a casserole dish and bake until the cheese is melted and warm and delicious.\n\nSauté any additional vegetables and meat you'd like in your lasagna before adding sauce to the skillet. Spinach, mushrooms, eggplant and sausage are all common additions. Layer noodles, then sauce mixture, then cheese until you fill the pan. It's common to top lasagna with a beaten egg and parmesan cheese to create a nice golden crunch on top.\n\nLasagna should be baked covered at 375 F for 25 minutes and then remove the cover and bake an additional 25 minutes. Before cutting into it, let it stand for 15 minutes. <img> ",
"Make turkey with wild rice casserole. A great way to revitalize leftover poultry is to cook it up as part of a casserole with fragrant wild rice and vegetables. One of the great things about cooking a rice-based casserole is that you have the option of cooking the rice in the oven, alongside the other ingredients, or you can use pre-cooked rice in the casserole if you've got it on hand. This option is available for any rice-dish you make in the oven.\n\nSauté two strips of chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Add half a white onion, chopped, and a few cloves of minced garlic, to your taste. When the onion is translucent, stir in two chopped carrots (about a cup), a stalk of chopped celery, and about a pound of turkey breast, cut into bite-sized chunks. Brown the turkey, cooking about 2 or 3 minutes.\n\nIn your casserole dish, add a cup of wild rice, or whatever kind of rice you like, with 2 1/2 cups of water, a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, and a sprinkling of a half-teaspoon each of marjoram, thyme, and rosemary. Add a teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste, then mix in the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly. Bake covered at 375 for about 30 minutes. Remove when the rice is cooked and the liquid has mostly evaporated.\n\nAdditions or substitutions might include chicken or other poultry for turkey, and the addition of frozen peas, water chestnuts, pimento, fresh chopped mushrooms, green beans, or asparagus. Add whatever you like, and remove what you don't. Cream of chicken soup would also be perfectly effective to use as a thickener, or you could leave out the soup altogether and use a cup of cream or milk. <img> Make a chicken biryani casserole. Most commonly associated with Indian cuisine, biryani is actually a Persian dish, originally. While not traditionally prepared as a casserole, mixing curried chicken and cooked basmati rice in a casserole dish can be a nice change of pace from the cream of mushroom tradition. It smells delicious and tastes even better.\n\nTo make the rice, fry half a small white or yellow onion in butter (or clarified butter, called ghee) with a bay leaf, two cracked cardamom pods, and a tsp. of whole cloves (5-10 cloves). Add three cups of basmati rice and stir in the spicy butter until it becomes translucent, then add about 6 cups of water and cook over low heat, covered, for about 40 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and set the rice aside. If you don't have the whole spices, substitute two tsp. of powdered spice.\n\nTo marinade the chicken, marinade 6 or 7 chicken drumsticks and thighs in a mixture of coconut milk (about a quarter cup) with chopped cilantro and mint (about a half-cup of each), a tablespoon of dried cumin, a tablespoon of dried coriander, and half a bulb of chopped garlic. Make little slits in the chicken, then rub with the marinade and let sit in the refrigerator overnight.\n\nTo make the curry, fry a whole chopped white onion in butter or ghee and add 5 cloves of minced garlic and a two-inch piece of ginger, chopped. Add 5-7 whole cloves, a cinnamon stick, a tsp. of turmeric, a tablespoon of dried cumin, tablespoon of dried coriander powder, and a tsp. of gram masala. Stir the onion and dried spices together for about a minute so it doesn't burn, then add a cup of coconut milk, two cups of water, and stir everything together thoroughly to mix. When it boils, add the chicken, then cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.\n\nTo assemble, line the bottom of the casserole dish with half the rice, then top with the chicken and curry sauce. Add the rest of the rice on top, cover with foil, and bake at 350 F for about 40 minutes. Check about halfway through the cooking time to make sure the rice isn't drying out. <img> ",
"Make green bean casserole. A savory staple of many a Midwestern American holiday meal, green bean casserole is a creamy baked side dish made with few ingredients. If there was ever a recipe that cream of mushroom made necessary, it is this.\n\nTo mix it up, mix together about 4 cups of cooked green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces, and one can of condensed cream of mushroom soup.\n\nStir in about a half cup of milk, a few dashes of soy sauce, to taste, and salt and pepper to taste.\n\nLine the mixture in a greased casserole dish and bake at 350 F for about 20 minutes until it gets warmed through and bubbling. Top with about a cup of fried French onions and let them brown in the oven for about five minutes. Serve hot. <img> Make summer squash casserole. Summer squash like yellow crookneck or zucchini have a tendency to be pretty bland on their own, but baked up with cheese and crunchy topping can take them to the next level.\n\nCut up about 4 cups of squash (roughly 2 medium squash) and sauté them over medium heat in some olive or coconut oil and half a chopped onion, then combine with ¾ of a cup of water, 2 beaten eggs, a cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or whatever kind of cheese you prefer), and salt and pepper to taste.\n\nMix the ingredients thoroughly and spread into a casserole dish. Top the mixture with crunched up cracker crumbs, or breadcrumbs if you prefer, dotted with a tablespoon of butter. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes, or until golden and firm.\n\nAdditions or substitutions might include cherry tomatoes, fresh dill, basil, or other summer herbs, and bacon. The same recipe would also work for winter squash that had been par-baked, and would be great combined with other root vegetables like sweet potato and carrot. <img> Make broccoli-cauliflower casserole. To liven up cruciferous vegetables, you can't go wrong with cheese. Thickened with a simple roux and baked under breadcrumbs, it's a delicious, if not super-healthy, way to eat your broccoli. Start by chopping a head of broccoli and about half a head of cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, or by defrosting a package of each, if you want to use the frozen variety.\n\nSautee half an onion over medium heat in butter, then add two tablespoons of flour to start the roux.\n\nStir vigorously, browning the flour, then add about two cups of milk, whisking to thicken. When it bubbles and gets thick, add a quarter-cup of parmesan cheese and a half a package (about 4 oz) of cream cheese.\n\nSeason with a teaspoon each of thyme, oregano, and dill. If you like a little kick, this works great with about a quarter teaspoon of cayenne, as well.\n\nToss the broccoli and cauliflower in the cheese mixture and spoon into a casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese, then bake at 350 F for about 40 minutes. <img> Make roasted winter squash and quinoa casserole. A common complaint about vegetable casseroles is that the cheese and cream outweighs the nutritional benefits of the vegetables. While cream-of-mushroom and other varieties of cheesy casserole may taste good, there are perhaps more nutritional ways of preparing vegetables. Mixing quinoa--a perfect protein, as well as a delicious and hearty grain--with hearty roasted butternut squash fits the bill of healthy and tasty casserole.\n\nRoast one medium-sized butternut squash at 400 F, after slicing it in half and scooping out the seeds. Drizzle a little olive oil on top of the squash and roast in a roasting pan for about 20 minutes, until soft. If you'd prefer chunks of squash, rather than mashed, you can peel the squash and chop it into bite-sized chunks before roasting.\n\nIn a hard-bottomed pot, sauté half an onion, chopped, with 2-3 cloves of minced garlic in olive oil. When the onion is translucent, add a teaspoon of dried sage, or a tablespoon of fresh chopped sage, and one cup of quinoa. Stir to coat the quinoa, then add a cup and a half of water.\n\nBring the quinoa to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat, covered, for about fifteen minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Add salt and pepper to taste, then stir in a cup and a half of chopped spinach or kale, a quarter cup each of dried cranberries and chopped walnuts, and two beaten eggs.\n\nIn a greased casserole dish, combine the quinoa mixture with the roasted squash. If you want, you can add a half cup of shredded swiss cheese, on top or mixed in, or leave the cheese off entirely if you wish. Return to the oven and bake for about 40 minutes. <img> ",
"Try tater-tot hotdish from the American Midwest. It doesn't get any more Midwestern than tater tots and ground beef. It also doesn't get any easier or more nostalgic. Childhood comfort food at its finest.\n\nBrown a pound of lean ground beef over medium-high, seasoning to your taste. If you like it a little spicy, add some chili powder or cayenne. It's also common to add garlic and onions.\n\nAdd a can of condensed cream-of-mushroom soup, when the meat is cooked, and add two cans of whatever vegetables you like. Green beans are common, as well as peas, corn, or some combination of the above. Frozen vegetables are likewise fine.\n\nSpoon the ground beef mixture into a casserole dish and top with a bag of frozen tater-tots, then bake at 350 degrees for about an hour, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Serve it up with tabasco, and it's winter in Minnesota. <img> Make Mediterranean moussaka. Moussaka is a lot like lasagna, but with potato and eggplant instead of noodles, and meat sauce and béchamel instead of marinara and mozzarella. It's delicious.\n\nStart with a basic meat sauce, made with a pound of browned ground beef, garlic, and onions, spiced with cinnamon and oregano, as well as salt and pepper to taste. Add a half cup of red wine, a half can of tomato paste, and some lemon zest. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, then turn off the heat.\n\nPeel 2-3 small-to-medium eggplant, and 2-3 medium-sized potatoes, then slice into equal rounds, about a quarter-inch thick. Boil the potato rounds in salted water for about 7 minutes, until fork-tender, and grill the eggplant slices, or sauté them in the skillet to cook them through. It's usually best to salt the eggplant and allow them to sit for about 15 minutes before cooking them, to release some of the moisture.\n\nIn a skillet, make a roux by whisking about a half-cup of flour in about a half stick of butter over medium heat, then thicken with 3-4 cups of milk, whisking vigorously. In a separate bowl, beat two eggs, then slowly add them to the hot mixture, once thickened, to temper it. Add nutmeg and salt, to taste.\n\nLayer the bottom of a casserole dish with potato rounds, eggplant rounds, and meat sauce, alternating however you wish. Top the mixture with some parmesan cheese, if you wish, and the white sauce, then bake at 350 for about 45 minutes, until the top is nicely browned. <img> Make Southwestern black bean casserole. For a tortillas-and-black beans variant on lasagna, you can mix up a spicy casserole with hearty black beans, chorizo, and chili sauce.\n\nBrown up a pound of chopped chorizo in a skillet over medium-high heat, then remove. If you don't like chorizo, regular sausage would be a fine alternative.\n\nIn the same skillet, sauté a chopped onion and 2-3 cloves of minced garlic, adding two teaspoons of ground cumin and one of cinnamon, when the onions become translucent.\n\nAdd about three cups of cooked black beans to the skillet, with a cup of chicken stock, and return the chorizo to the mix. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 or 15 minutes, testing for salt.\n\nIn a casserole dish, spoon some green chili sauce on the bottom, then layer several corn tortillas in a layer on top. Spoon some of the black bean mixture over the tortillas, then add a sprinkling of shredded monterey jack cheese, or the cheese of your choice. Continue alternating layers until the dish is full, and top with extra shredded cheese. Bake covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for another 20, at 350. Serve with sour cream. <img> Make southern hash-brown casserole. It may not be healthy, but it's the cornerstone of a country breakfast. Next to fried eggs and a bowl of hominy grits, it's hard to beat cheesy hash-brown casserole.\n\nIn a mixing bowl, combine a cup of sour cream, a half cup of melted butter, a can of condensed cream-of-mushroom soup, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese), and a teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Mix together thoroughly, then stir in two pounds of shredded potatoes. It's common to use the frozen kind for this dish, but if you shred up your own, rinse the shredded potato in water and squeeze them out thoroughly before adding.\n\nSpoon the mixture into a casserole dish, and top with the secret weapon: crumbled corn flakes cereal. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. <img> ",
"Make rice pudding in a casserole dish. Casseroles and starches don't always have to be savory. Baked rice pudding makes a wonderful finish to a meal that's spicy and light on starch. To make rice pudding:\nIn a casserole dish, combine a cup of cooked white rice (or brown rice, if you prefer the texture), with two cups of milk and one of water, two beaten eggs, a half-cup of brown sugar, and a quarter cup each of chopped walnuts, and raisins (or whatever fruits and nuts you prefer). Season with nutmeg, a pinch of cinnamon and salt, and a half teaspoon of vanilla. Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Check for doneness by sticking a kitchen knife into the center of the casserole, which should come out clean.\nYou can substitute the spices for others as you prefer. <img> Make baked oatmeal. Oatmeal can be prepared the night before and popped into the oven in the morning for a wonderfully warm and comforting breakfast. It's perfectly amenable to whatever fruits, nuts, and additions you like in your oatmeal.\n\nIn a mixing bowl, combine a cup of raw oats, two cups of milk, and a cup of water. Mix in a half cup of brown sugar and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Add whatever nuts and dried fruits you like, or leave them out entirely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.\n\nIn the morning, spoon the oatmeal into a casserole dish and bake at 350 for about half an hour, or until golden brown, with the edges bubbling. Halfway through the cooking top, remove the oatmeal, and top with slices of fresh fruit and a sparkling of cinnamon-sugar. Sliced peaches, apples, or pears are all appropriate. <img> Make bread pudding. A great way to liven up stale bread is to mix up a bread-based casserole. While bread-puddings can be sweet or savory, the dessert variety is the most well-known, particularly in southern cuisine and BBQ cooking.\n\nIn a casserole dish, tear up at least 6 slices of stale bread, or about half a loaf. In a separate bowl, beat 3 eggs and mix in 2 cups of milk, a half cup of brown sugar, and a teaspoon each of vanilla and cinnamon. Add a quarter cup each of chopped nuts, or dried fruits that you enjoy. Pour this mixture over the bread, and bake at 350 for about 45 minutes, or until springy. Test with a kitchen knife in the center, which should come out clean.\n\nTo make a savory bread pudding, substitute your favorite shredded cheese for the sugar, and dried sage, oregano, and rosemary for the cinnamon. <img> "
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"Make sure you’re getting plenty of calcium to keep your bones strong. Calcium is the single most abundant mineral in your body, and about 99% of it is found in your bones and teeth. Getting sufficient calcium will help you grow healthy bones and maintain bone density. Focus on eating foods that contain lots of calcium to maintain bone density. The recommended daily intake of calcium varies depending on your age and sex.\nAdult men under 70 and women under 50 should get at least 1,000mg of calcium per day. Men over 70 and women over 50 should get at least 1,200mg per day. Pregnant or lactating women should consume at least 1,300mg of calcium daily.\nMany dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, are very rich sources of calcium.\nIf you choose soy milk, almond milk, or other dairy substitutes, look for ones that have been fortified with calcium.\nVegetable sources rich in calcium include turnips and collard greens, bok choi, black-eyed peas, kale, and broccoli.\nSardines and salmon are also excellent sources of calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for brain health. In addition, they contain vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium.\nChoose whole-grain breakfast cereals that have been fortified with calcium and other nutrients and are low in sugar. Because many people eat these cereals daily with milk, they’re a good, consistent source of calcium.\nCalcium is also available in dietary supplements. The two main forms are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. But don’t take calcium supplements without first talking to your doctor because too much calcium can have unpleasant side effects, including the possibility of kidney stones. <img> Add vitamin D rich foods to your diet to help your body absorb calcium. Vitamin D helps improve your body’s ability to absorb calcium. It's also a crucial component in bone rebuilding. People under the age of 70 should get at least 600IU of vitamin D daily; people over 70 should get at least 800IU daily. Make sure you’re adding foods that contain vitamin D to your diet to help with calcium absorption so you can build strong and healthy bones.\nFatty fish, such as swordfish, salmon, tuna, and mackerel are the best sources of natural vitamin D.\nBeef liver, cheese, some mushrooms, and egg yolks contain small amounts of vitamin D.\nMilk is commonly fortified with vitamins A and D. Many beverages and cereals are also enriched with vitamin D.\nSpending time in the sunshine is another great way to get vitamin D. Ultraviolet rays trigger vitamin D synthesis in your body, but people who have darker skin produce less vitamin D this way. Use a sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF factor of at least 15 whenever you spend time outside.\nVitamin D is also available as a dietary supplement, but talk to your doctor before you take any supplements to make sure they’re safe for you. <img> Help your bones repair themselves by eating enough magnesium. Magnesium is an important mineral for every part of your body and plays a key role in new bone formation. Eating foods rich in magnesium will make sure that you have enough and will help keep yoru bones dense and strong. Adult men should get at least 400-420 mg per day, and adult women should get at least 310-320 mg per day. Rich sources of dietary magnesium include:\nAlmonds, cashews, peanuts, and peanut butter\nGreen leafy vegetables like spinach\nWhole grains and legumes, especially black beans and soybeans\nAvocados, potatoes with their skins, and bananasNote: Magnesium competes with calcium for absorption. If you have low calcium levels, magnesium may cause a calcium deficiency. However, if you get enough calcium in your diet, you probably don’t have to worry about these effects. <img> Reduce bone loss and fractures by eating foods rich in B vitamins. A vitamin B12 deficiency may reduce your number of osteoblasts, cells that are responsible for forming new bone. People with vitamin B12 deficiencies are more likely to suffer bone fractures and more rapid bone loss. Fortunately, you can keep your bones strong and healthy by adding foods with vitamin B to your diet. Good dietary sources of Vitamin B12 include:\nOrgan meats, such as liver and kidney\nBeef and other red meats such as venison\nShellfish, especially clams and oysters\nFish, fortified cereals, and dairy products\nB12 can also be taken as a nutritional supplement as a capsule or sublingual liquid, which makes it easier for vegetarians and vegans to get enough of it. <img> Consume between 75-90 mg of vitamin C a day. Vitamin C stimulates procollagen and enhances collagen synthesis, which helps your body build bone. Getting enough vitamin C in your diet can increase your bone mineral density, especially if you’re a postmenopausal woman. Adult men should get at least 90mg of vitamin C per day, and adult women should get at least 75mg per day. Good dietary sources of vitamin C include:\nCitrus fruits and juices, red and green peppers, tomatoes, kiwifruit, strawberries, cantaloupe, and Brussels sprouts\nCabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, spinach, and peas\nFortified cereals and other products\nMost people get enough vitamin C through foods. However, if you need more vitamin C, you can take supplements in the form of a pill or as a powder that can be added to water. <img> Get between 90-120 mcg of vitamin K a day. Vitamin K increases bone density and may even reduce your risk of fractures. Adult men should get at least 120 mcg per day, and adult women should get at least 90mcg per day. Vitamin K is found in many foods, but good sources include:\nGreen leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and collard and turnip greens\nVegetable oils, especially soybean oil, and nuts\nFruits such as berries, grapes, and figs\nFermented foods and cheese <img> Avoid taking vitamin E supplements. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. However, you should be careful about vitamin E supplements; these usually provide more than 100IU per dose, far more than the recommended daily intake of 15mg/22.4IU per day. Consuming too much vitamin E may decrease bone mass and reduce new bone formation.\nGetting sufficient vitamin E from dietary sources is unlikely to pose a threat to your bones, and can provide many health benefits.\nGood dietary sources of vitamin E include seeds, nuts, plant oils, spinach, broccoli, kiwifruit, mango, tomato, and spinach. <img> Limit the amount of caffeine and alcohol that you consume. Caffeine and alcohol may affect how your body forms new bone and both disrupt the quality of your sleep, which is important for regulating bone mass and density. Avoid drinking too much caffeine or alcohol to help improve the health of your bones and increase their density.\nIf you do decide to drink alcohol, drink in moderation and avoid drinking more than 3 drinks in a 24 hour period. <img> ",
"Get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day to improve bone health. Regular aerobic exercise will help you increase and maintain your bone density while also improving your overall health. Try to get at least half an hour of exercise each day to keep your bones healthy and to minimize bone loss.\nUse cardio exercises like running, swimming, an cycling to work your muscles and build up your bones.\nMix up your routine with exercises like brisk walking, hiking, tennis, or even dancing. <img> Build up your bones by doing weight lifting exercises. Both aerobic and weight lifting exercises are good for you bone health, but resistance training, or weight lifting, can build up your bone mass and muscles in site specific locations. For example, you can use squats to build up the bone density in your legs. Do 2-3 weight lifting workouts a week to help build up your bone density.\nWeight lifting also builds up your muscles, which help keep your bones in place and maintain bone density.\nWeight training, elastic exercise bands, and exercises that use your own body weight like pushups are excellent for strengthening.\nYoga and Pilates can also improve strength and flexibility. However, people who already have osteoporosis should not do certain positions, as it may increase the risk of bone fracture or breakage.\nIf you’re concerned about your risk factors, consult with your doctor or a physical therapist to see what exercises will be best for you. <img> Use plyometric movements to help increase bone density. Plyometrics are exercises that involve a lot of jumping around, and the impact helps your body build denser, stronger bones. When you’re planning your workout routine, add a few plyometric exercises to build up the density of your bones.\nSkipping rope is a great way to burn calories and strengthen your bones.\nYou could also try jumping jacks, or using a trampoline.Warning: Jumping is not recommended for people who already have osteoporosis, as this could lead to falls or bone breakage. It would also not be recommended for people with hip or leg problems or certain other medical conditions. Talk to your doctor if you aren't sure if you should be jumping. <img> Quit smoking to keep your bones strong. Smoking is associated with a higher risk of bone disease including osteoporosis. Smoking also affects how the density of your bones, so quitting can help improve your bone health. If you’re around others who smoke, try to avoid breathing in the secondhand smoke.\nIf you smoke, quitting quickly decreases your risk for many diseases. The longer you smoke, the higher your risk is of low bone density and fractures.\nSecondhand smoke exposure during youth and early adulthood may increase your risk of developing low bone mass later.\nSmoking also reduces the production of estrogen in women, which can also lead to weaker bones. <img> Talk to your doctor if you have bone pain that won’t go away. If diet and exercise don’t appear to be improving your bone health, make an appointment to see your doctor. They can test to see if you have an underlying medical condition and can recommend treatment options and prescribe medications to help improve your bone density.\nEstrogens and progestins help maintain bone density in both men and women. The aging process decreases the amount of these hormones your body produces. Hormone supplements including estrogen products may reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis.\nMedications that can help treat or prevent osteoporosis include ibandronate, alendronate, risedronate sodium, and zoledronic acid. <img> "
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"Navigate to the website that features the music you want shared. Examples of such websites are YouTube and SoundCloud. <img> Click on the “share” button located next to the music selection you want shared. <img> Select the option for Facebook when asked how you want to share your selection. <img> Enter your Facebook login information at the prompt. <img> Type a news update to accompany the music selection if desired, and click on “Share.” Your music selection will post to your Facebook News Feed, and be shared with your Facebook friends. <img> ",
"Navigate to the website that features the music video or clip you want shared. <img> Copy the website’s URL displayed in the address bar of your browser. <img> Navigate to your Facebook profile, and paste the link into your News Feed. <img> Click on “Post.” The link you shared to the music selection will now display in your News Feed and be available to your Facebook friends.\nIf you share music from YouTube, the video clip itself will display directly in your News Feed so users can watch the video without having to leave your Facebook page. <img> ",
"Log in to your Facebook profile. <img> Click on “Music” located within the Apps section in the left sidebar on your Facebook Home page. A timeline will display on-screen showing a customized News Feed containing updates for all your music interests and “likes.” <img> Click on “Start Listening” next to one of Facebook’s featured music services located in the right sidebar of Facebook. Examples of featured music services are Spotify and Earbits. <img> Follow the on-screen prompts to link your Facebook account with the third-party service. You may be required to open a separate account for that particular third-party service and agree to terms and conditions. <img> Click on the Facebook “share” button while listening to any song you want shared with your Facebook friends when using the third-party service. The song you selected will be posted to your News Feed, and going forward, the service may post regular updates to your News Feed about your music preferences. <img> "
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How to Be Peaceful | [
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"Practice what brings you peace. Finding internal peace begins with identifying what makes you feel calm. Consider activities you enjoy that leave you with a sense of peace and calm. Make time in your schedule to practice calming and centering activities on a regular basis. Some peaceful activities may include:\nReading a book.\nEnjoying quiet time or silence.\nEngaging in creative arts.\nListening to calming sounds such as ocean waves, weather sounds, or sounds of animals. <img> Meditate. A very successful way to calm your mind and find internal peace is to practice meditation. Meditation will help you train your mind to be peaceful and more clear. When you meditate, make sure you are in a quiet place free of distractions, such as in a room by yourself. Sit in a position that is comfortable for you; either in a chair or on the floor. Try and keep your back straight for better breathing.\nClose your eyes and turn your attention to your breathing. Notice the sensation of the breath as it comes in and goes out. Don't try to control or change your breath, just focus on it.\nThoughts may surface with a strong temptation to follow the train of thought as it comes up. If you notice your mind wandering, gently refocus on your breath. The more you practice this the easier it will be and the fewer distractions will occur.\nTry setting an intention. You can meditate on any intention that resonates most with you, such as gratitude, the beauty of nature, the love of your family, and so on. Anything that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside when you think about it would make a good intention. Having something to focus on can be helpful for beginners.\nTry additional guided meditations, guided imagery, loving kindness meditations, or even attending meditation classes. <img> Manage the stress in your life. Stress and anxiety will interfere with your sense of calm and peace. Counteract it by addressing anything that is causing you stress in your life. If financial management or money issues are causing you stress, make a plan to deal with them right away. Take control of your stress management in order to be more peaceful in your everyday life. Choose a stress management technique and plan that work for you and makes the most sense in your life. Try the following coping skills.\nFor 10 to 15 minutes a day, write about things that are bothering you and how you are feeling about them.\nFind a way to let your feelings out such as talking, laughing, or crying.\nSpend some time around animals such as extra time around your pets, or going to a petting zoo. <img> Do physical activity. Certain types of exercises or sports have been shown to provide a sense of peace in the person who practices it. Try engaging in a physical activity that allows you to release your stress, and find relaxation afterwards. Regular physical activity helps promote balance in your life and peacefulness of your mind and mood.\nExercises like running have proven to be almost meditative in the sense of peace they provide.\nPhysical activities like tennis, batting cages, or golfing at a driving range, will allow you to work out extra energy, stress, or aggression.\nMore meditative exercises like pilates and yoga will help you focus your mind and have a more peaceful relationship between your mind and body. <img> Practice self reflection. In a society where it is easy to be labeled and judged, it is hard not to judge yourself based on what others think. Living this way will only cause you stress and and a decreased sense of peace and happiness. Instead, practice self-reflection. Determine what you think and how you feel about yourself. Use your self-reflection to provide yourself with the sense of peace that comes from being the person you want to be.\nPay special attention to the internal judgments that you are inflicting on yourself. Work towards replacing the criticism with more peaceful thoughts. <img> Allow and accept change. Change is often difficult to accept and can be very stressful. It is common to become comfortable and be resistant to change. The difficulty here is that change is constantly occurring, and that by being resistant to it, you will just be causing yourself unnecessary stress. To be more peaceful begin to accept and allow changes to occur without resisting them in the following ways:\nAccept change by realizing you and your life are always growing and changing. Accept change as a learning process to a better life.\nLet go of fear. A great deal of the time we are resistant to change due to a fear of the unknown. Letting go of that fear allows you to accept change.\nRecognize that resistance causes more turbulence in our lives and uses more energy than acceptance. <img> Discontinue bad habits. If there is something you identify as a “bad habit” it is going to cause you stress and interfere with your peace. Breaking a bad habit can be extremely difficult, but can also lead you to the path of improvement of a peaceful and balanced person.\nDo not discontinue multiple bad habits at once. This sets you up for failure for trying too much at once. Try working on one bad habit at a time.\nPut it in writing. Write down what bad habit you are quitting and when you are quitting it by. This holds you accountable and helps solidify your commitment.\nSwitch out your bad habit for another activity. For example, if you are a smoker, try chewing gum instead. <img> ",
"Accept people for who they are. Wishing others would change or attempting to change others will cause you stress. It can easily make it difficult to remain peaceful in a relationship. Instead of attempting to change or control others, accept and love them (including their faults) for a more peaceful relationship.\nTry writing a list of what you appreciate or are grateful for with the individuals in your life.\nRemind yourself that everyone has flaws. No one is perfect. <img> Tell the truth. Holding in your thoughts and feelings in a relationship will not help you be peaceful. Part of being peaceful is being at peace with yourself. Honesty is a vital component to being at peace with yourself. So, be honest, but kind, when communicating what you really think and feel.\nHaving an open and honest dialogue in your relationships with others helps the relationship be more peaceful as well. It sets up a tone which communicates that if there are problems, they can be discussed and brought out into the open. You can state, “I want to you to be comfortable talking to me about anything.”\nMake sure you are communicating any frustrations or negative feelings in order to address them as quickly as possible. Try saying, “Our relationship is important to me. I don't want to bottle anything up and risk having it affect our relationship.”\nHave conversations just to check-in with loved ones. It will illustrate that you are interested in your loved ones well-being, and will make them more comfortable talking with you. You can begin with a simple, “How are you really doing?” <img> Speak in a calm and relaxing voice. What you say to convey peacefulness is important, but equally important is how you say it. The way you communicate with others is complex and conveys a great deal about your emotions and state of mind. Being peaceful in relationships with others includes speaking in a peaceful way. \nSpeak slowly and thoughtfully.\nNotice the volume of your voice. If you are loud, try quieting your voice.\nTry to use a softer tone when you speak instead of a more stressful or sharp tone.\nPay attention to the words that you use. Consider what they are conveying about your outlook. <img> Let go of difficult or negative people. As you are trying to accept others for who they are, you may come across some who make that difficult. People who are consistently negative can only interrupt your sense of peace. It may be best to let them go or remove them from your life. If you feel like you cannot let go of people completely, limit the contact you have with them.\nWhile you want to be accepting of people and their imperfections, this doesn't mean you have to accept everything another person does. You are allowed to set boundaries as to what you will and will not accept in your life. For instance, you can't stop a boyfriend from doing drugs, but you can set a boundary that if he does them around you, you are leaving the relationship.\nSeparate yourself from violent or aggressive people. A peaceful person does not engage in violence against herself or others.\nLet go of anyone you feel disturbs your peacefulness. <img> Parent peacefully. Parenting peacefully can be difficult. It is hard not to get caught up in the stress now and then. Start small, by changing one thing you do into something more peaceful. Once you feel you have accomplished that, begin a new one. Also try to notice the part you play and how you can help create the change you are looking for.\nTry to remove or avoid critical or blaming statements.\nInstead of focusing on what your child may have done wrong, focus on what he did well or praise him for trying. Instead of saying \"Look at the mess you made! You never pick up your toys!\" try, \"Wow, you are playful and have lots of energy today! What is your favorite toy right now? Let's do something fun with that toy, and put the rest away to play with later.\"\nBe the peace you wish to see in your child. Become peaceful yourself before expecting your child to be peaceful. Children need to be taught how to behave, including being peaceful. Lead by example and demonstrate the kind of peacefulness you would like to see in your child and in your relationship with him. <img> Keep a journal. Journaling is a great practice to help you be peaceful. Creating a journal will help focus your peaceful intentions in the areas of your life that need more attention. It will also help you organize your thoughts and plans. Journaling allows you a safe space to vent your frustration and stress so that you can be peaceful with others.\nTry prompts like the following: \"Today being peaceful was difficult because...\" \"Today being peaceful was rewarding because...\" or \"I am going to try to be more peaceful by...\"\nYou might also keep a gratitude journal, where each day you write down something that you're grateful for. This can help you develop a more positive mindset. <img> ",
"Declutter. Minimize toys and physical clutter in your environment. Being peaceful includes having a peaceful environment as well as a peaceful mindset. Help make your environment peaceful by ridding your home of clutter. Toss or donate things you do not use or toys your children no longer play with. Make sure the items that you own all have a dedicated place. Having less clutter in your home will increase your sense of peace. <img> Keep your work life and home life separate. Being peaceful at home, in relationships, and within yourself are all important aspects of a peaceful life. Keeping peaceful in all aspects may include a peaceful work environment as well keeping your work and home life separate. Try the following.\nHaving less clutter in your work space will provide the same result as less clutter in your home. Be more peaceful at work by making sure your work space is clean and clear.\nTry and leave any work stress you experience during the day at work. One way to accomplish this is to make sure you start and stop work on time. Having firm boundaries will help prevent your work life from causing stress in your personal life.\nMaintain professionalism at work and limit the personal information you divulge at work. <img> Use soothing tones or textures in your decorating. Being peaceful in your home environment, may not be as difficult as you think. Some small changes to your paint colors or decorating can produce big calming and peaceful effects. In order to increase the peaceful feel of your home try the following. \nUse soothing tones like shades of light blue or beige in paint, furniture or decor.\nHave a small vase or plant in every room to help create a calming feel and a connection to nature.\nSpend the extra money on high-end sheets so that you can end your day with soothing peaceful sleep. <img> Fill your home with soothing scents and sounds. Being peaceful can be a full-sensory experience for you. Changing the scents or sounds within your home can help increase the relaxation and calm for you and your family. \nSoothing sounds can include nature sounds as well as certain types of music like classical music.\nSoothing scents can include lavender, rosemary, jasmine, Ylang Ylang, sweet orange, and bergamot. <img> "
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How to Write a Love Poem | [
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"Describe your feelings about a particular person. Start by writing down any words or phrases that come to mind when you think about the person you are writing the poem for. Focus on nouns, verbs, and adjectives that come to mind when you think of your feelings for the person.\nFor a love poem about your romantic partner, you may write, “sexy in the morning,” “greatest laugh in the world,” and “always optimistic in the face of adversity.” <img> Focus on a loving moment or experience. You can also approach the poem by focusing on a moment or experience with the person where you felt loving towards them. Maybe you have a great memory of seeing the person for the first time and falling for them. Or maybe you have a special experience that you shared with the person.\nFor example, you may write about traveling with your partner and how you felt overwhelming love for them during that experience. <img> Read examples of love poems. To get a better sense of the genre, read love poems that are well known and considered good examples. Look for love poems in different forms, from sonnets to haikus to free verse. You may read:\n“Sonnet 40” by William Shakespeare\n“Flirtation” by Rita Dove\n“Having a Coke With You” by Frank O’Hara\n“Video Blues” by Mary Jo Salter\n“[love is more thicker than forget]” by e.e. cummings <img> ",
"Choose a form for the poem. Love poetry can be written in many different poetic forms. Some of the most popular include sonnet and free-verse. You can try writing a love haiku or an acrostic love poem. Pick a form that you feel suits the subject of the poem and your skills as a poet.\nYou may also choose a form based on whether you want the poem to rhyme or have a very rigid structure.\nFor example, for a love poem for a romantic partner, you may go for a traditional sonnet form. <img> Use sensory description. Focus on smell, taste, touch, sound, and feel when you write the poem. Use your senses to describe your feelings for the subject of the poem. Tap into sensory detail to discuss a shared moment with the person.\nFor example, you may describe the sound of the glasses clinking on the table at the romantic restaurant where your partner proposed. <img> Include metaphor and simile. Metaphors and similes are a good way to add some creativity and detail to the love poem. Metaphors compare one thing to another thing. Similes are when you use “like” or “as” to compare one thing to another. \nFor example, you may use a metaphor like, “My partner is a fierce tiger.”\nYou can also use a simile like, “My partner is as bright as a peacock on a cold winter day.” <img> Avoid cliches. It can be easy to slip into cliches, especially when you are writing a love poem. Avoid phrases that are so familiar they have lost their meaning. If you feel as thought a phrase or sentence is too familiar, change it up and make it more particular to your perspective as a poet. \nFor example, rather than use a cliche like “My love is like a red rose,” you may write, “My love is like a hothouse orchid” or “a prickly cactus.” <img> Use humor and wit. Make the poem light and funny to avoid being too sentimental or sappy. Try to include funny moments or lines that feel silly and fun. Keep the poem witty and humorous so the subject enjoys reading it.\nFor example, you may include a line about how your partner makes funny faces when they are upset. <img> ",
"Read the poem out loud. Once you have finished a draft of the poem, listen to how it sounds out loud. Read it slowly to yourself several times. Notice if there are any lines that seem awkward or unclear. Adjust any phrases that seem cliche or familiar.\nYou should also look over the poem to make sure there are no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. <img> Show the poem to others. Get feedback from people you trust, such as a close friend, a family member, or a peer. Show the poem to people who know the subject well and ask them if they think the person will like it. Be willing to get feedback from them and listen to their constructive criticism. Then, revise the poem according to their feedback. <img> Present the poem in a loving, thoughtful way. Make the love poem extra special by handwriting it in a nice, handmade card. Or type it out and print it on nice paper to give to the person.\nYou can also present the poem with a small gift to celebrate your love for the person. <img> "
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"Open a new Finder window {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/1\\/1d\\/Macfinder2.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/1\\/1d\\/Macfinder2.png\\/32px-Macfinder2.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":431,\"bigWidth\":32,\"bigHeight\":30,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a macOS icon.\\n<\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Fair_use\\\">Fair Use<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}. The Finder has an icon that resembles a blue and white smiley face. Click on it in the Dock at the bottom of the screen to open a new Finder window. <img> Click Go. It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. <img> Click Connect to Server. It's at the bottom of the menu that drops down when you click \"Go\". <img> Click Browse. It's the first option in the lower-right corner of the \"Connect to Server\" window. This displays a list of servers available on the network. <img> Click the server you want to connect to. You can connect to it in the Network window, or the sidebar to the left. <img> Select \"Guest\" or \"Registered User\". If you are a registered user of the server, click the radio button next to \"Registered User\". If you are not a registered user, click the radio button next to \"Guest\". These options are next to \"Connect as\" in the window. <img> Type your username and password into the fields provided. If you are a registered user, type the username and password in the fields provided. <img> Click Connect. You will now be connected to that particular server. <img> ",
"Open a new Finder window {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/1\\/1d\\/Macfinder2.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/1\\/1d\\/Macfinder2.png\\/32px-Macfinder2.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":431,\"bigWidth\":32,\"bigHeight\":30,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a macOS icon.\\n<\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Fair_use\\\">Fair Use<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}. The Finder has an icon that resembles a blue and white smiley face. Click on it in the Dock at the bottom of the screen to open a new Finder window. <img> Click Go. It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. <img> Click Connect to Server. It's at the bottom of the menu that drops down when you click \"Go\". <img> Type the address of the server into the “Server Address” field. The network address should consist of a protocol (such as afp://, smb://, or ftp:// depending on the server type) followed by the Domain Name System (DNS) name, and the pathname for the computer. <img> Click Connect. It's in the lower-right corner of the Connect to Server window. <img> Select \"Guest\" or \"Registered User\". If you are a registered user of the server, click the radio button next to \"Registered User\". If you are not a registered user, click the radio button next to \"Guest\". These options are next to \"Connect as\" in the window. <img> Type your username and password into the fields provided. If you are a registered user, type the username and password in the fields provided. <img> Click Connect. You will now be connected to that particular server. <img> ",
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"Exercise your pelvic floor muscles. To find your pelvic floor muscles, try stopping your flow while peeing. When you get it to stop, that is the muscle you are working. Give yourself some time to contract the muscles during the day, tightening them for 3 seconds at a time. Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions each day.\nConsider doing other, similar exercises that work your pelvic muscles, including yoga, kegels, and Pilates. These can allow you to strengthen these muscles and will give you better control over yourself. <img> Masturbate before sex. About 1-2 hours before sex, take some time to stimulate yourself and ejaculate. It takes men some time to recover after finishing, so doing so a little bit beforehand will help you slow down. <img> Train with the start-and-stop method. Another way to help yourself last longer is to train yourself while masturbating. When you're close to finishing, stop stimulation until you calm down. Build yourself back up, then calm down again. Do this three times before ejaculating.\nThis technique will help you learn your limits, and how far you can push yourself before the point of no return. Once you know these limits, you will be better able to control yourself before getting to the point where you can’t stop. <img> Stop having sex for a little while. If your problems are related to performance anxiety, it may be helpful to take a little break. Talk to a doctor and your partner about avoiding sex for a set period of time.\nThis doesn’t mean losing intimacy. Use this time without intercourse to focus on other types of sexual play. This will help you learn to create pleasure for both yourself and your partner, taking the pressure away when you get back to having sex. <img> Eat a diet with naturally sex-enhancing foods. Many foods are said to be natural aphrodisiacs or have benefits that include lasting longer in bed. Some of these foods include:\nPotassium-rich foods like bananas, spinach and garlic: Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure, and increasing your intake of this nutrient can help you last longer in bed.\nGinseng powder: Ginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with sexual performance and treat fertility problems. The chemicals in ginseng have been shown to improve libido and can even increase sperm count.\nMusli powder: This herb has been used in Eastern medicine to treat many types of sexual performance problems. The powder has been shown to increase the production of testosterone and increase sexual desire as an aphrodisiac. <img> ",
"Wear a thick condom to reduce stimulation. Especially if you’re used to not using a condom or use very thin condoms, this switch can make it easier to last a bit longer during sex. Some condoms also contain numbing ingredients, which can help even further to delay ejaculation.\nThere are special “climax control” condoms you can purchase at the drugstore. If you’re embarrassed to buy these in person, consider ordering them online. <img> Apply an anesthetic cream to make your penis less sensitive. As you’re getting ready for sex, use a lidocaine or prilocaine cream or spray. These sprays can help you last longer during sexual activities by helping numb your nerves a bit so you’re less sensitive to stimulation.\nThere are some over-the-counter options you can pick up from the drugstore, or your doctor may be able to prescribe something for you. <img> Engage in foreplay. Intercourse is usually better for climaxing if you have a penis, but many people need other stimuli to get there. Some foreplay before penetration, such as rubbing, petting, kissing, and giving oral sex, can help enhance your partner’s pleasure while delaying your own gratification. <img> Change your position. Having sex in the \"missionary\" position might be contributing to your premature ejaculation. Allow your partner to be on top so you can relax and see if that helps.\nf you start to feel close to finishing, stop and switch around to another position. <img> Go slower. Make yourself last longer by giving yourself time between thrusts. You can also change the angle of your thrusts or make them shallower.\nIf you start to feel like you are close, stop thrusting and hold yourself inside your partner until you feel in control again.\nAnother way to slow yourself down is to focus on other activities. Caress and explore your partner’s body, using your hands and lips to explore. <img> Try the pause-squeeze technique. One way for you and your partner to help prevent you from finishing too soon is the pause-squeeze technique, which involves putting pressure on your penis. When you feel almost ready to ejaculate, have your partner squeeze your penis where the head meets the shaft. Hold for several seconds until your urge to ejaculate has passed. Once your partner lets go, wait 30 seconds, then go back to foreplay. <img> ",
"Think about psychological difficulties. Some doctors believe that finishing prematurely may be the result of personal problems or bad habits developed in past experiences, both in your current relationship and in previous ones. By identifying these possible trouble spots, you can better work through them with your partner or a therapist.\nSome problems from your past could include hurrying to climax in order to avoid being discovered or rushing through sexual encounters to avoid guilt. <img> Talk to your partner. Talking to your partner may also demonstrate that you have nothing to worry about. Your partner may not find anything wrong with how long you last. At the same time, your partner may also have some ideas for new positions and foreplay that can increase intimacy and passion, as well as the length of time. <img> Visit a therapist. You can consider counseling to work through relationship or other issues. A counselor can be particularly helpful in terms of reducing stress and overcoming performance anxiety. If you think your problems are relationship-based, you may want to visit the therapist or counselor with your partner.\nCounseling sessions tend to be most helpful when combined with drug therapy, so they may not always be the most natural course. This, of course, depends on the kind of problems you are having. <img> ",
"Talk to a doctor if you’re concerned about premature ejaculation. If you’re ejaculating earlier than you want to during most or all sexual encounters, you may have a condition called premature ejaculation. If this is a concern for you, your doctor may be able to help. They can interview you about your health history, give you an exam, or even do lab tests to try to find a possible underlying medical reason for the problem.\nCommon causes of premature ejaculation include psychological factors, such as depression, anxiety, or body image issues. It can also be related to physical problems, such as hormone imbalances or conditions that cause inflammation in the prostate or urethra. <img> Work with your doctor to manage any underlying conditions. If your doctor thinks the problem might be caused by a medical or psychological issue, ask them about treatment options. Once you treat whatever is causing your premature ejaculation, you may be able to last longer in bed.\nFor example, if you have premature ejaculation that’s related to an infection in your prostate or urinary tract, you may be able to treat it with a course of antibiotics. <img> Discuss medical treatments if natural remedies aren’t working. If you’ve been trying natural remedies to extend how long you last without success, talk to your doctor. Even if there’s no clear underlying cause for your condition, there are a variety of medications that can help you last longer during sex. Some possible options include:\nTopical anesthetics, which can numb the sensitive skin on your penis and make you less likely to ejaculate early.\nCertain antidepressant medications, which can delay orgasm.\nPain medications such as tramadol (Ultram), which are also known to delay orgasm.\nMedications for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis). These may work best in combination with SSRI antidepressants. <img> "
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"Sometimes, it’s best to simply acknowledge the pain of their grief. In your card, explain that you know this person is hurting and, even more importantly, that you’re sorry they’re facing such a loss. Your words can help them to feel understood and supported.\n“This is awful news. I wish you weren’t going through this.”\n“I’m so sorry to hear about Eddie. My deepest condolences.” <img> ",
"Let this person know that they’re not alone in their grief. Explain that because you care about this person, when they’re hurting, you’re hurting. Then, remind them that even though you’re not with them, you’re still offering all of your love and comfort.\n“I’m heartbroken for you. Wish I was there to give you a big hug.”\n“I’m devastated on your behalf. Sending all of my love your way.” <img> ",
"Help them focus on a positive: that their heart is full of joyful memories. Remind this person that even in their grief, nothing can take away the amazing moments they shared with their pet. If you yourself have a nice memory with their pet, include that in your pet sympathy card as well.\n“Remember watching Fido swim after us in the lake? Nothing can take those memories away.”\n“Just remember that you have so many amazing memories with Mimi—and you’ll always have them.” <img> ",
"Explain that when you love someone, they never really leave you. In your card, write a simple message that’ll serve as a huge source of comfort for this person. Remind them that no matter what, because they loved their pet, they’ll always be with them.\n“When we love someone, they never really leave us. And I know how much you loved Izzy.”\n“No matter where you go and what you do, you’ll always carry Nellie’s spirit along with you.” <img> ",
"Let them know that their pet was truly special. Every pet touches their owner’s heart in their own way—celebrate this person’s unique bond with their pet in your card. This will help them feel validated in their grief.\n“Louie was such a gentle cat. There really wasn’t anyone like him!”\n“No one could warm a heart quite like Fuzzy. We’ll miss her dearly.” <img> ",
"Remind this person that their pet was adored by many. Celebrate the effect their pet had on others, and you’ll warm this person’s heart. Years down the line when they’re missing their pet, they’ll be able to return to your letter and remember how loved their furry friend was.\n“This loss will leave a huge hole in the hearts of many. Spike will be so missed.”\n“We all love Emmy so, so much. She’ll never be forgotten.” <img> ",
"Remind this person that their friendship transcends their loss. In your card, let them know that you understand the depth of the bond they shared with their pet. Then, explain that their relationship is too strong to ever really end.\n“Your friendship with Puff is so special. You’ll always have it in your heart.”\n“No matter what, nothing can take away the friendship you shared with Brady.” <img> ",
"Love is a miracle—so remind them of this in your card. While they’re grieving, they may only be able to feel the pain of their loss. But write them a message about how grateful you are that this person found a pet they loved so much, and one day, they’ll be able to return to your card, smile, and agree with you.\n“It’s a miracle that you two got to spend so much time together. I’m so grateful you did.”\n“Dev was the sweetest dog on the planet. I’m so happy that you two were able to spend 15 incredible years by each others’ sides.” <img> ",
"Tell your friend that you know their pet was a close pal. A lot of times, when people lose pets, their support system won’t recognize the depth of their friendship and loss. In your card, let them know that you understand that they shared a real, genuine bond with their pet.\n“I know she meant the world to you. Sending thoughts and prayers.”\n“I know that you and Rory were extremely close. I’m so sorry.” <img> ",
"Show that you understand pets can feel like family members. For a lot of people, pets are just like another loved member of the family unit. But not everyone treats the loss of a pet seriously. In your card, let this person know that you understand the significance of this loss—and that they lost a family member.\n“Minx will always be a part of your family, no matter what. I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to her.”\n“Losing a family member is the most painful thing in the world. I’m so sorry for what you’re going through.” <img> ",
"No one can “fix” grief by finding the perfect words. No matter what you say, you won’t be able to banish their pain—so don’t try to. Instead, admit that you don’t know what to say but regardless, you love them and want to support them however you can.\n“I know nothing I say can fix this. Just know that I care.”\n“I couldn’t possibly put my heartbreak into words. I’m so sorry for your loss.” <img> ",
"Let this person know that if they need you, they can call. At the bottom of your card, consider including your contact info as well. This way, they’ll know that when they need a friend, you’re happy to help. This can be a huge source of relief to someone facing grief.\n“I wrote my phone number on the back of this card. Please, call me whenever.”\n“I know this must be extremely difficult. If you ever need someone to talk to, give me a call.” <img> ",
"Capture the power of a pet’s love with a famous quote. If you struggle to find the right words yourself, use another saying for inspiration. By choosing a quote that highlights the incredible power of pets, you’ll help this person feel understood and supported.\n“Time spent with cats is never wasted.” -Sigmund Freud\n“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.” -Josh Billings <img> ",
"Help them find a positive perspective with a powerful, famous phrase. With a powerful phrase, remind them that even though they lost their pet, they gained so much love, strength, and joy from the time they did spend together.\n“Pets have more love and compassion in them than most humans.” -Robert Wagner\n“It’s difficult to understand why people don’t realize that pets are gifts to mankind.” -Linda Blair <img> ",
"Revisiting memories will help this person feel close to the pet they lost. In your card, include photos or even drawings of their beloved pet. Then, write little descriptions to help them remember what’s happening in the image. This is sure to warm their heart.\n\"These are photos of Sari that always make me smile. I thought you'd enjoy them.\"\n\"My daughter drew a photo of Chip inside your card. She loves him so much and wanted you to have this!\" <img> "
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"Open the Task Manager. You can do this in a few different ways:\nPress Esc while you hold down ⇧ Shift+Ctrl.\nPress Del while you hold down Alt+Ctrl, then click Task Manager.\nType \"task manager\" into the Start search bar, then click the Task Manager app at the top of the results. <img> Click the Performance tab. It's at the top of the Task Manager window. <img> Click the CPU tab. You'll find this option on the left side of the Task Manager window.\nIf you're using Windows 7 or down, skip this step. <img> Find the \"Up Time\" heading. You'll see this in the bottom half of the Task Manager window. <img> Look at the number right of the \"Up Time\" heading. This number, which will appear in DD:HH:MM:SS format, dictates the amount of time for which your computer has been on since you last turned it off.\nFor example, an Up Time value of \"01:16:23:21\" would mean your computer has been on for one day, sixteen hours, twenty-three minutes, and twenty-one seconds without shutting down. <img> ",
"Click the Apple icon. It's on the top-left corner of the screen. Doing so will display a drop-down menu. <img> Click About This Mac. This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. <img> Click System Report. You'll see this on the left side of the \"About This Mac\" window. <img> Click the \"Software\" heading. It's on the left side of window. Clicking this heading will open the \"Software\" overview in the main window here. <img> Find the \"Time since boot\" heading. This option is near the bottom of the list of information in the middle of the page. The number to the right of this heading determines how long your Mac has been on since its last shut-down. <img> ",
"Open the Terminal. You'll usually find the Terminal in the application menu of your distribution. If you are using GNOME, press ⊞ Win and type Terminal to find it. <img> Type uptime -p and press Enter. This will output your PCs uptime. <img> "
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"Find a bra you can use for practice. Volunteer to do the laundry. Make sure no one is around, and then take a look at your mom's or sister's bra. It might seem weird at first, but it can take a while to learn to unhook a bra with both hands, and this is an easy way to get some practice.\nYou can buy a bra cheap at a thrift store--just pretend you are shopping for your girlfriend or for a costume party.\nYou can order something online that is like a fabric bracelet that clasps around your wrist using the exact eyelet and hooks you would find on a bra. You can use this to practice unhooking the bracelet with your free hand.\nIf you're a girl then it's a little easier and you can practice with your own bra. <img> Check out the mechanism that keeps a bra fastened. Most bras have two wide straps (or bands) that connect across the back. A series of hooks are stitched to the end of the left strap (assuming the person wearing the bra is facing you), and eyelets sewn on the right strap. (If the person has their back to you, then the hooks will be on the right and the eyelets on the left.) There may be one hook and one eyelet, or somewhere between 2 and 5 rows and columns of hooks and eyelets.\nSome front-fastening bras have one large hook that slides down into a loop of fabric, rather than side to side or forward and back, like with the hook and eyelet. <img> Practice unhooking the bra with one hand. You can fasten the bra around a pillow or rolled up sleeping bag--something roughly the size of a human torso. This will pull the bra strap taut so you can practice when there is tension in the strap.\nYou may want to start by just hooking and unhooking the bra when it is loose and there is no tension in the strap so you can get the feel for how the eyelets hook and unhook.\nPractice using first one hand, then the other, to see which one feels better. It may not necessarily be your dominant hand. <img> ",
"Slide your hand up the back of her shirt to her bra band. Run your hand over the center of her back and feel for a slightly bulkier section of the bra made up of thicker fabric, or the gap where the hook and eyelet are connected. If the back of the bra is completely smooth, she may be wearing a front-fastening bra, or a bralet or sports bra that has to be removed over her head, like a shirt.\nNow would be a good time to confirm that she wants you to proceed. When your hand is on the clasp, simply pause and ask her, \"Is this okay?\" Don't disrespect your partner by assuming she's okay with you taking off her bra.\nIf she says no, stop what you're doing and go back to making out.\nMake sure your hand is warm before you slide it under her shirt. It could be an unpleasant shock to place a cold hand on her warm skin. <img> Slip your middle and index fingers under the band and pull it away from her body. Your two fingers should be right underneath where the band fastens, or under eyelets where they meet the hook. This should relieve some of the tension that keeps the hook securely in the eyelet. <img> Place your thumb on the other side of the band. Pinch the fabric between your thumb and your two fingers. The section of fabric you are squeezing should be where the two sides of the band overlap. If you are only grasping one layer of fabric, nothing will happen when you try to unhook the bra. <img> Slide or push your thumb over your two fingers, unhooking the hooks. Make sure you are pinching the fabric tightly. It is almost the same movement as if you were snapping your fingers, only using three fingers instead of two. You may also want to think of the movement as squeezing or pinching the material between your fingers and thumb while sliding your thumb forward so the hooks release. <img> ",
"Move you hand up between her breasts and feel for the clasp in the center of the bra. It will be made of metal or plastic and should lay flat against her sternum. Most women wear bras that fasten in the back, so check her back before you try to unclasp the front of her bra.\nThough it's probably obvious what you're doing, make sure she's okay with what you are about to do. It doesn't have to be a big deal and can even be kind of sexy. Just pause and whisper \"Is this okay?\" If she tells you yes then you can proceed.\nIf she says no, don't try to force anything. Just remove your hand and enjoy kissing her. <img> Slide your middle and index finger under the clasp and lift it away from her body. This relieves some of the tension in the bra. If it is not an eyelet closure, there may just be two metal or plastic pieces that snap together and lock when flat against her chest. If this appears to be the case, spread your fingers so they are on either side of the clasp. <img> Press your thumb against the clasp. If the bra is fastened with a hook and eyelet, then you will make the same snapping, squeezing movement as you would with a back-fastening bra. If not, you will need to push one side of the clasp up so that it unfastens from the other side. Pinch one side of the clasp between your thumb and index finger and pull up while your middle finger pulls down on the opposite side of the clasp.\nThe hook is not always on the same side, so if this doesn't work, try pressing your thumb against your middle finger and pulling up while your index finger pulls down. <img> "
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"Upgrade your Notes app. You'll need to be running iOS 9 or later in order to create a checklist in Notes. Once you've updated to the latest version of iOS, open the Notes app and tap \"<\" to view the folder list. Tap \"Upgrade\" in the corner and select \"Upgrade Now.\" This will give you access to all of the latest features, including checklists. <img> Tap the \"New Note\" button in the Notes app. This button is in the lower-right corner on the note list screen. You can also add a to-do list to an existing note if you'd like, the process is the same. <img> Tap the \"✓\" button. You'll find this at the bottom of the screen if the keyboard isn't open. If the keyboard is open, you'll need to tap the \"+\" button above the keyboard on the right side first. You can lower the keyboard by tapping \"Done.\"\nYou can also select existing text and then tap the \"✓\" button. Each new line will be turned into a checklist entry, making it easy to convert an old list into a checklist. <img> Enter the first item on your to-do list. After tapping \"✓\" an empty circle will appear on the current line. Type the task you need to complete onto the line. <img> Tap \"Return\" on your keyboard to create a new entry. Each time you move to the next line, a new blank circle item will be added. <img> Tap an empty circle to check the item off your list. The circle will fill with a checkmark, indicating that you've completed the task. <img> ",
"Make the first line your list title. The Notes app will automatically turn the first line of the note into the note's title. Make the first line \"To-Do List\" or something similar so that your list is easy to identify. <img> Break your list into sections. Your entire note doesn't need to be a checklist, so you can use regular text to break your list into categories. This can help make your list a little more manageable, and make tasks easier to find.\nTo turn off the checklist function, just tap the \"✓\" button again. The current line will be turned back into regular text. You can start up a new checklist by tapping \"✓\" again.\nYou can create headers and other emphasized text by tapping the \"Aa\" button above the keyboard. This is great for titling sections of the list.\nYou can insert pictures and sketches between your checklists. you can use an image as the \"title\" of your list, with all of the tasks related to the image (For example, take a picture of your room and then create a checklist for cleaning it). <img> Regularly delete finished tasks. If you're adding items to your list on a regular basis, you'll want to clean out some of the old finished tasks to keep your list easy to read. Checking an item off does not remove it from the list, so you'll need to go back and do this manually every once in a while. <img> Share your list with others. You can share your to-do list with other people, which is useful if you're delegating tasks or getting help from friends.\nTap the \"Share\" button in the upper-right corner when your list is open.\nSelect the method you want to share the list. The list contents will be copied to a new message using the selected app.\nSend the message. This will not actually send the note, but the copied text instead, so it will lose the ability to tap the circles to check them off. <img> "
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"Identify your core values so that you can live by them. Think about what’s important to you in life, as well as the behaviors you admire in others. Then, try to remember the best days of your life and what you were doing those days. Use this to create a list of your core values, which are the things you care about the most.\nFor example, you may value helping others, keeping an open mind, and sharing what you have. <img> Find a purpose for your life by figuring out what drives you. Think about the things in your life that make you take action, such as things that get you excited. Then, imagine yourself 5, 10, 15, and 20 years in the future, and write down what you hope to have accomplished. Next, consider what you’re willing to sacrifice for, as well as how you can best use the skills you have to contribute to the world. This can help you find your purpose.\nYou may feel like you have more than 1 purpose, and that’s okay.\nYour purpose may change as you get older and learn more about yourself.\nAs an example, your purpose may be to inspire others through your music or to help people by getting a nursing degree. <img> Identify your personal strengths and talents so you can use them. Consider what you’re best at doing, as well as what comes easily to you. Make a list of these skills and abilities so you know your strengths. Then, choose which strengths and talents are most important to you so you can continue to build them.\nFor instance, you might find that you’re good at writing, playing soccer, and taking care of your younger siblings. You might attend a writing workshop to get better at it, or you might go to soccer camp. Similarly, babysitting might be a way to earn extra money. <img> Pursue your passions and hobbies to bring yourself happiness. Make a list of the things that draw your attention, including activities and things. Then, figure out how you can incorporate these interests into your life. Spend time on your passions or hobbies as often as you can, ideally every day.\nFor example, some of your interests might include music, jewelry, and tattoos. You could learn an instrument or start a vinyl collection, learn to make jewelry, and get a tattoo.\nDon’t worry about what other people say. It’s your life, so follow your own passions. <img> Decide if you’re an early bird or night owl to be more productive. Consider if you feel more awake and energized in the morning or at night. Then, try to schedule your most important activities at the time of day when you feel most alert. Additionally, adjust your schedule to be earlier or later if this is possible.\nFor instance, you might decide to study or do your most important work in the early morning hours if you’re an early bird. On the other hand, a night owl might prefer to do it right before bed. <img> Determine if you’re an extrovert, introvert, or ambivert to guide your social life. Extroverts get energy from being around others, while introverts recharge by spending time alone. Ambiverts fall somewhere in the middle, so they often feel comfortable with others or alone. Knowing which group you’re in will help you figure out the social situations that are best for you. The easiest way to find out if you’re an extrovert, introvert, or ambivert is to take an online quiz.\nTypically, extroverts are focused outward while introverts are focused inward.\nFor instance, an introvert may enjoy staying home on a Saturday night, while an extrovert may prefer to go out. Both of these choices are great ways to spend your time if you’re happy. <img> ",
"Live according to your spiritual beliefs if you have any. You may follow a religious path or may hold a set of personal spiritual beliefs. You’ll feel much happier and connected with the world if you incorporate these beliefs into your daily life. Make choices that are in line with your beliefs, and spend time everyday connecting with your higher power.\n\nMeditate or pray daily.\nJoin a community of people who share your beliefs if you can. This will help you deepen your faith.\nIf you catch yourself making choices that aren’t in line with your beliefs, stop and reflect on why you’re doing this. Then, do your best to make changes. <img> Adjust your daily habits so they’re in sync with your values. The small choices you make every day can have a big impact on your life. Make sure you’re doing things that support your values and purpose in life. Here are some changes you might make:\nUse recycled products if you believe in environmentalism.\nChoose organic foods if you think pesticides are bad.\nPick natural products if you think chemicals are harming people.\nEat vegetarian or vegan to help animals or the environment.\nWalk or bicycle to use less fossil fuels.\nGive money or food to people in need to help others.\nLet people merge in traffic to spread goodwill.\nPay it forward by buying someone’s coffee. <img> Set personal goals to help you work toward your life’s purpose. Finding your purpose is a lot easier than living it. The best way to get yourself on the right path is to create goals that will help you live the life you want. Think about the things that are most important to you, then break them down into steps. Create a timeline for accomplishing each step so that you can achieve your goals.\nFor example, you might set a goal to become a nurse. Your steps might be to do well in your science and math classes, volunteer at a nursing home or hospital, get a bachelor’s degree in nursing, attain a master’s degree in nursing, and get a job at a hospital.\nAs another example, your goal could be to show your artwork in public. Your steps might include taking art classes to improve your skills, creating a body of work, entering local art shows, and asking local coffee shops if you can display your work there. <img> Choose an educational and career path that honors your purpose. Consider what you want to do with your life, as well as what types of careers are related to your purpose. From there, pick a program or job that makes you feel energized. Pursue this path as you go forward.\nIt’s likely that other people are going to have strong opinions about your choices, especially your family. Do your best to ignore what they say and do what you feel is best for you. You only get one life, so do what you love.Tip: There’s no guarantee that the safe path in life will bring you success. It’s easy for people to tell you that a particular job or degree will bring success, but this doesn’t mean it’s true. Make choices based on what you want out of life, not on promises of “success.” <img> Enjoy what you love in moderation so your life is balanced. Eat your favorite foods, pursue your interests, and have fun with your friends. However, balance these pleasures by taking care of yourself and working hard to accomplish your goals. Moderation will help you live your best life possible, so don’t go overboard with either work or pleasure.\nFor instance, create a routine so you have time to get your work done, clean up after yourself, maintain good hygiene, pursue your hobbies, and spend time with people you care about. <img> Allow yourself to learn and grow as you gain more wisdom. As you go through life, you’ll likely see things from a different perspective than you did when you were young. Enjoy the wisdom and knowledge that come with age. Soak up new information, and learn from the people you meet. Be open to growing and changing as a person as you find out more about life.\n\nListen to the stories of the people you meet. Try to find lessons from their experiences, especially if they’ve lived a very different life from you.\nRead books and articles or watch documentaries to learn more about the world.\nIf you can, travel to other places to learn how people there live. <img> ",
"Make friends by taking classes, volunteering or joining a club. The best way to meet people and make new connections is to go out. If you’re comfortable meeting new people, talk to people you meet while shopping or enjoying a night out. Otherwise, sign up for a class that interests you or join a club that focuses on your interests. As another option, volunteer for a good cause.\nLook for clubs in your area on Facebook Groups or Meetup.com. If you’re still in school, look for an after-school club.\nYour local library may also have posts about clubs. <img> Communicate with your closest friends and relatives daily. Send the people you love a text every day. When you can, call or visit with them in person. This will help you keep your relationships strong and healthy.\nFor example, send a good morning text to your partner, check on your parents, and send memes to your friends.\nMake a coffee date with a friend or invite them over to watch Netflix.\nSit down for a family dinner each week, or Skype with your family if you live far away from them. <img> Give people your full attention when you’re spending time with them. Make a habit of not checking your phone or texting while you’re with your friends, relatives, or partner. Focus on the time you have with them, and listen to what they have to say. Doing this will keep your relationships strong and will help you connect with others.\nWhen you’re hanging out with friends, set aside time for one-on-one contact. For instance, you might be hanging out to watch movies, but you could spend 15 minutes talking before you turn on the screen.\nIf the other person is on their phone, let them know you’d like to have their full attention. Say, “I’m so happy we could do this tonight. Would you be cool with putting our phones away during dinner?” <img> Choose friends that make you feel good about yourself. Instead of picking friends who seem cool, look for friends that pay attention to you, offer you advice, and support you. These are the friends who will make your life awesome! Spend more time with the people you enjoy being around.\nTreat your friends the way you want to be treated. Be there for them when they need you and give them constant encouragement.\nDon’t worry about actively cutting negative people out. Focus more on bringing in the positive and these people will naturally fade out of your life. <img> Give as much as you take from your relationships. Good relationships involve give-and-take, so don’t become a taker. Do your best to reciprocate when your friends, family, or partner do nice things for you. Keeping things balanced helps you maintain a strong relationship.\nFor example, if your friend does a favor for you, do something for them in return. This could be a favor or a gesture of goodwill, like buying them a coffee.\nSimilarly, if your partner is always doing the things you want to do, suggest that they pick your next activity.Tip: If you have a relationship with a taker, give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they don’t realize what they’re doing. Then, try to talk to them about it. Say, “Lately, I feel like I’m giving more to this relationship than I’m receiving. How do you see things between us?” <img> Find the good in other people. Your view of the world will be much better if you assume that people are good. Additionally, you’ll be more likely to see the good in yourself, which will improve your mood. Do your best to think highly of others. Here are some ways to do it:\nGive people the benefit of the doubt.\nAssume that there’s a good reason for every action.\nLook for people’s talents instead of their faults.\nFocus on their best features instead of their worst.\nRemember that not everyone is on the same journey as you. <img> Open yourself up to falling in love when you’re ready. Before you look for love, make sure that you know yourself well. Then, consider what you want most in a partner. When you meet someone who interests you romantically, get to know them to find out if you’re compatible. Let the relationship grow into love as you build a deeper connection with them.\nYou’re likely going to fall in and out of love several times in your life. This is a painful process, but it will help you find the best partner for you.\nDon’t try to force love. The best relationships take time to grow and develop into a real connection. <img> "
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"Say \"bueno\" (boo-EHN-oh) when something is good. Bueno is the basic way to say \"good\" in Spanish. As an adjective, it is used similarly to the way the word good is used in English. It means something that is suitable, favorable, or morally proper.\nFor example, you might say \"Este libro es bueno,\" or \"This book is good.\" <img> Change the ending to agree in gender and number. Since bueno is an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it's modifying. If the noun is feminine, you would say \"buena\" (boo-EHN-ah). Add an s to the end if the noun is plural.\nIf you're confused, just look for the thing that's being described as good. That's the noun the adjective bueno needs to agree with.\nFor example, you might say \"eso es una buena señal\" to mean \"this is a good sign.\" Since the word señal is feminine, you would use the feminine form of the word bueno. If there were several signs rather than just one, you would say \"estas son buenas señales.\" <img> Shorten the word to \"buen\" in front of masculine nouns. If you are somewhat familiar with Spanish, you may recognize that bueno is the masculine form of the word. But when it occurs immediately before a masculine noun, you drop the ending.\nFor example, a single friend might lament \"Un buen hombre es difícil de encontrar,\" which means \"A good man is hard to find.\" Since the word hombre is a masculine noun, bueno is shortened to buen.\nHowever, if the word bueno appears after the masculine noun it modifies, you don't shorten it at all. For example, \"Es un informe bueno\" or \"It is a good report.\"\n\nBueno may generally appear before or after the noun. For example, \"el libro bueno\" and \"el buen libro\" are both correct. <img> Add \"muy\" (MOO-ee) to say \"very good.\" The word muy is an adverb that means \"very.\" You can put it in front of bueno to intensify the adjective. While the word bueno still needs to agree with the noun in gender and number, the word muy never changes.\nFor example: \"Este vino es muy bueno\" (This wine is very good). <img> Use \"válido\" (VAH-lee-doh) if you mean that something is valid. If you want to talk about something being current, in order, or acceptable, you might use the word good in English. In Spanish, you would use the word válido.\nFor example you would say \"Mi pasaporte es válido por 10 años\" to mean \"My passport is good [valid] for 10 years.\"\nYou may also use válido to say that something is correct or accurate. For example: \"Es un texto válido.\" (It is a valid text.) <img> Avoid \"bueno\" to describe yourself. When someone asks you how you're doing (¿Cómo estás?\") you might be tempted to reply \"Estoy bueno\" or \"I'm good.\" Just as in English, this is grammatically incorrect.\n\nBueno is an adjective. When you say \"estoy bueno,\" this may be interpreted as though you are saying \"I am good looking.\" If you go around telling people that, they'll think you're egotistical.
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"Say \"bien\" (BEE-ehn) to talk about a virtue or benefit. In Spanish, good can be a noun as well as an adjective. The noun form, bien, is used for something that is beneficial or positive.\nFor example, you might say \"esto no habría estado bien\" to mean \"that would not have been good.\" <img> Respond \"estoy bien\" (ESS-toy BEE-ehn) to mean \"I'm fine.\" The word bien is also used in Spanish as an adverb, similar to the word well in English. If someone asks you how you're doing (\"¿Cómo estás?\") you can reply by saying \"estoy bien.\" \nGenerally, you can understand when best to use bien and bueno if you think about when you would properly use the words well and good in English. <img> Say \"¡Muy bien!\" to reply to good news. If someone tells you about an achievement or positive development, ¡Muy bien! is used in the same way you might say \"Way to go!\" or \"Good for you!\" in English.\nFor example, if you watched a friend score the winning goal in his soccer match, you might say \"¡Muy bien! Lo hiciste genial!\" or \"Very good! You did great!\"\n\nMuy bien is also used as a phrase meaning \"very well,\" the same as you would say that in English. For example: \"Trabajamos muy bien juntos.\" (We work very well together.) <img> Use the plural \"los bienes\" to talk about merchandise. In English, it's common to refer to merchandise as \"goods,\" particularly in a retail or business setting. In Spanish, you use the plural of the noun bien.\nFor example: \"La gente tiende a pagar en efectivo por los bienes y servicios.\" (People tend to pay cash for goods and services.) <img> ",
"Use the plural form to say \"good morning\" or \"goodnight.\" In Spanish, you can see the word bueno in the phrases \"Buenos días\" (good morning) and \"buenas noches\" (good night).\n\"Buenos días\" could be literally translated as \"good days,\" but it's used primarily to mean \"good morning.\"\n\"Buenos noches\" is used more like \"good evening\" would be used in English, as it can be both a greeting and a farewell. <img> Try \"buena onda\" (boo-EHN-ah OHN-dah) as slang for \"cool.\" While the phrase literally means \"good wave,\" many Latin Americans use this phrase to mean \"cool\" or \"good vibe.\" You may hear it used in Argentina and Chile, as well as parts of Mexico.\nSpanish is a more formal language than English, so be careful who you use this phrase with. You wouldn't want to speak this casually to someone older than you or in a position of authority. <img> Talk about inanimate objects with \"buenazo\" (boo-ehn-AHS-soh). Particularly in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru, this fun alteration of the word bueno means you're saying a particular object is really cool. Typically it isn't used to describe people.\nFor example, you might say \"Ese coche es buenazo\" or \"That car is cool.\"\nWhile you may hear buenazo used to describe people, the meaning of the word is different in different countries, and may not always be complimentary. Ask someone what it means before you attempt to use it to talk about a person. <img> Use \"todo bien\" (TOH-doh BEE-ehn) to say \"all good.\" Just as in English, Spanish speakers have a common phrase that means \"all good\" or literally \"all well.\" The phrase is used in Spanish in similar situations as it would be in English.\nFor example, a mother might say \"Están muy callados, niños. ¿Va todo bien?\" (You're too quiet, kids. Is everything okay?\") The kids reply \"¡Todo bien, mamá!\" (All good, mom!).\nThe phrase also appears in \"hasta aquí todo bien,\" which means \"so far, so good.\" <img> "
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"Select a rod that matches the rest of your bathroom fixtures. You’ll be more pleased with your curved shower rod if its color and material match those of your sink and/or cabinet handles. This will give the bathroom a great sense of unity and style.\nRead the directions that come with your shower rod. Different shower rods have different sets of hardware and different installation strategies. To determine how to use your curved shower rod, consult the directions that come with it. <img> Position the shower rod high enough that you won't bump your head. If you position the rod too low, you’ll be ducking every time you get in and out of the shower. If you live with other people, install the the curved shower rod at a height that allows the tallest person living in the house to get in and out of the shower without bumping their head.\nAt the opposite end, ensure your rod is not so high that the bottom of the shower curtain is above the edge of the tub. <img> Place the shower rod at least 74 inches (188 cm) above the shower floor. The standard shower curtain is 72 inches (183 cm) long, and when it is linked to shower hooks, it usually gains another two inches (five cm). To prevent the curtain from dragging on the floor of the tub, hang the curved shower rod at a height of 74 inches or more.\nIf your bathroom ceiling is so low that you will be unable to install the curved shower rod at the appropriate height, modify your shower curtains so that they are short enough that they won’t bunch up on the bottom of the tub. <img> Cut your rod if necessary. If your curved shower rod is not collapsible and does not fit perfectly across the length of your shower enclosure, you’ll need to cut it using a hacksaw. Measure the width of your shower enclosure, then subtract it from the length of your shower rod. Divide the difference in half and cut that length from your shower rod.\nFor instance, if your curved shower rod is 50 inches long, and your shower enclosure is 48 inches wide, cut one inch off each end of the shower rod.\nWhen measuring the length of the shower rod, measure from end to end, not along the curved length. <img> ",
"Center the rod over your tub’s edge. If you’re installing a rod over a tub with a straight edge, position it in such a way that the curve extends equally into and out of the shower or tub space. For instance, if the arc of your shower rod extends six inches out from where it otherwise would be (if it was straight), place the ends three inches inside the tub. That way, the shower rod and curtain will perfectly straddle the line marking the edge of the tub.\nIf you’re installing a curved shower rod over a curved tub edge, position it in such a way that the curve of the rod aligns with the curve of the tub. <img> Mark the spots where you want to install the flanges. The flanges are the mounts that hold the curtain rod. Once you’ve centered the shower rod over the edge of your tub and you know the height at which you want to install it, measure down from the ceiling on both sides, and then make a small mark with a pencil or marker on the spot where you’ll need to install the flanges.\nIt is also a good idea to check the rod with a level. Place the level on top of the shower rod to ensure that the flanges will be even.\nSome curved shower rods don’t need flanges installed, and instead feature extendable “feet” that can be pressed directly against the walls of your shower or bathroom. This is called a tension rod and it is held in place by a spring that pushes the ends of the rod outwards. However, these rods do not stay up as well as shower rods that you mount on the wall. You can use felt pads between the end of the rod and the wall to help them stay put. Consult manufacturer directions for more information. <img> Drill the mounting holes with a mini hole saw meant for tile. Although it is best to avoid installing your shower rod onto tile at all, a mini hole saw with a 3/16” (4.7 mm) that is designed for tile will allow you to drill through bathroom tile if needed. Line the flange up to the position where you want it, then drill through the holes around its perimeter.\nDrill slowly at first to avoid having your drill slip on the tile.\nOnce your drill is through the tile, you will need to place an anchor through the tile to prevent it from cracking.\nIf your shower enclosure has acrylic siding, don’t drill through it. Instead, drill the mounting holes into the finished wall either above or just outside the shower enclosure. <img> Tap the plastic anchors into the holes. Move the flange away from the wall before tapping the anchors in place. If the plastic anchors don’t go all the way in, shave off the part that sticks out using a utility knife so they’re flush with the wall. <img> Screw the flanges into the wall. Line the holes of the flanges up with the plastic anchors you drove into the wall, then screw the flange in. You could use a power drill or a regular screwdriver to affix the flanges to the wall.\nTry to find studs to screw your flanges into. You can use a stud finder to do this. It will make it possible for the shower rod to hold more weight and you will not need to use anchors. <img> Fasten the rod to the flanges. Slide the flange covers over the ends of the shower rod. The way in which you fasten the rod to the flanges will vary depending on the manufacturer of the curved shower rod you’ve selected. In some cases, the ends will just snap into the flanges, while in other cases you’ll need to screw the ends of the rod to a bevel attached to the flange.\nConsult manufacturer directions for more information about how to fasten the curved rod to the flanges. <img> "
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"Stake off your area to level. This area does not need to be perfectly square or rectangular unless you are planning on using sod instead of simply replanting your grass. Drive wooden or plastic stakes around the area to be leveled. <img> Use a string level. Attach strings to stretch between the stakes, a few inches above the ground. Attach a string level to the strings to determine the high point. This will usually be your starting point and the rest of the ground will be brought to here, but you can also lower some ground if that makes more sense for your project. <img> Adjust the strings. Using a tape measure and your level, adjust the strings until you can see how much height needs to be added or taken away across the area you are adjusting. <img> Adjust for grade. Keep in mind that you may want to adjust the grade of your land to help combat drainage problems. Your land should be graded 1\" for every 4', leading away from your home. <img> ",
"Remove the grass if necessary. If you are leveling a small area and it is mostly level, you probably will not need to remove the grass. However, if you have a large area and a lot of leveling to do, removing the grass will be much easier. A simple shovel is all that's necessary for a reasonable amount of space. <img> Add your ground cover. Depending on how much ground you have to cover and what will be going on the ground afterwards, you'll need to level your land with differing mixtures of soil, sand, and compost/manure fertilizer. If you want to grow grass in this area, the cover will need to be nutrient rich. If you want to level for a pool or shed, soil and sand will do just fine. <img> Spread the topsoil. Use a garden rake to spread the material evenly, checking using your level and a measuring tape to make sure it's staying level. If you have a large area to cover, there are small versions of ground moving equipment that you can rent from your local hardware store. They will be able to advise you on what will work best for your property. <img> Tamp the soil. If you are leveling a small area, you can tamp the soil using your foot and the bottom of your rake. If you are leveling a large area, or it is especially important to keep the ground level (such as if you are building a structure), get a tamper or plate compactor to compact the soil. <img> Let it settle. Give the soil plenty of time to settle. It needs at least 48 hours, if not several days or weeks to settle properly. Mist the area with water if your area does not get rainfall during that time. <img> ",
"Spread your seeds. If you are intending to reintroduce grass to that area, you will need to buy grass seed that is appropriate for your needs and the area in which you live. Get your seed, as well as a hand spreader or other tool to spread the seed evenly. <img> Lightly cover with more soil. Lightly cover the seeds with a sprinkling of topsoil and lightly tamp it down. <img> Water lightly. Mist the area with water 4 times a day for at least 2 days to encourage the seeds to germinate. <img> Reseed as necessary. Give the grass time to grow in and then reseed areas where the grass does not grow in to your satisfaction. <img> Alternatively, buy sod. You can also buy sod if you are impatient or want a particularly uniform appearance. <img> "
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"Learn about the breed. Any person who owns a Rottweiler should have a good basic knowledge about the breed. Not only will this help you train your Rottweiler properly, but also keep it happy and healthy.\nWell-bred Rottweilers are large and athletic. Male Rottweilers can grow up to 27 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 100 – 135 pounds. Female Rottweilers are slightly smaller: up to 25 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing 80 – 100 pounds.\nRottweilers have a thick, glossy black coat with tan patches on the body. You should brush the coat every few days to keep it glossy and healthy.\nRottweilers were originally bred to herd cattle, protect their owners and guard resources. Because of this, they got the name “butcher’s dog.” <img> Understand the temperament of Rottweilers. Before you can train your Rottweiler, it’s important to learn about the temperament of the breed. While they are loyal and loving, they can also be aggressive. Understanding your Rottweiler will help you successfully train it.\nRottweilers are very social animals and bond well with their human family. They don’t like to be left alone or isolated. It’s not uncommon for them to have separation anxiety\nRottweilers need a lot of physical and mental stimulation. Long walks and obedience training sessions will stimulate them and help prevent destructive behaviors such as digging, chewing, and whining.\nRottweilers are naturally territorial and will be very protective of you.\nRottweilers may act dominantly towards other animals and people. Proper training, which includes socialization, will help minimize this behavior.\nRottweilers may exhibit aggressive behavior if they are trained that this is acceptable behavior or if they are not trained properly.\nRottweilers reach maturity very slowly, usually at the age of two. This can mean they will be hyperactive and mischievous for a longer period than other dogs. They may also chew on articles more frequently until they reach maturity. <img> Make a training plan. Develop a training plan that you can follow consistently. Making a plan will give you a chance to consider your dog’s personality and different factors that may affect the process, such as if your Rottweiler is older or a puppy.\nWhen developing your training plan, make sure to keep your Rottweiler’s personality in mind. If there are certain areas of behavior with which he has difficulty, focus on those.\nSince training is something you need to do regularly and over time, set short, mid and long term goals. You can develop your plan by setting daily, weekly, and monthly intentions or goals for you Rottweiler. By taking the time, if necessary, to teach your dog lessons, you will ensure that your dog is obedient and understands the lessons you’ve taught him.\nFor example, you could have the goal one week of socializing your Rottweiler. Make a plan over the course of the week to expose your dog to other dogs and people. Remember to keep the activities short, like a walk to the dog park, followed by a reward if your Rottweiler behaves and then walk or run home.\nIt’s important that you can commit ample time over a longer period to training your Rottweiler. Dog training doesn’t happen overnight and requires consistency. <img> Consider a professional trainer. If you don’t have the time to commit to training your Rottweiler consistently and properly or if your dog is having specific issues, consider hiring a professional trainer. Often, a professional will be able to address an issue that you cannot. Professional trainers will ensure your dog is obedient, but you will still need to use commands consistently and undertake top up training so as to keep it fresh in the dog's mind.\nIf you have an older Rottweiler or even a rescue that has been traumatized, they may have specific behavioral issues that need addressed by someone who understands how to handle these situations. Learn from the trainer what your problems are and the solution, so you can apply this consistently at home.\nPuppies may also be averse to training and require professional training.\nYou may also want to use a professional to help reinforce your training methods and correct you where you are having difficulties.\nConsult the local chapter of the American Kennel Club or the AKC’s website to find obedience training programs for your Rottweiler. <img> ",
"Start training your dog as soon as possible. In order to train your Rottweiler most effectively, you want to start training him as early as possible to establish acceptable behavior. From puppies to older dogs, Rottweilers respond well to training with the proper guidance from early on in your relationship.\nStart training immediately. No matter how old your Rottweiler is, you will be most successful if you start training him early.\nYou will be most successful if you train your Rottweiler between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 months.\nIf you got your Rottweiler at an older age, it’s important to not be discouraged. You can train him as soon as he joins your family. Just know that it may take a little more time, effort, and patience on your part.\nRemember that Rottweilers are intelligent, obedient, and loyal companions that want to make you happy. Proper communication with your Rottweiler will help you to train him at any age. <img> Understand dominance. When you train your Rottweiler, you want to establish rules that he will follow so that he behaves properly. By understanding that dominance in the relationship with your Rottweiler doesn’t mean dominating him, you are more likely to encourage the behaviors you seek.\nDominance means establishing rules your Rottweiler will follow by reinforcing them with a firm voice or hand motions that indicate he is a member of a pack that you lead. You can be dominant and firm while being kind and careful with your Rottweiler. For example, the best way to establish this dominance is to take your Rottweiler for a walk on a leash and have him heel beside or behind you.\nDon’t dominate your Rottweiler through verbal or physical aggression. This will will only cause him to fear you and undermine your training plan. <img> Identify and manage aggressive behavior. Rottweilers can exhibit aggressive behavior at any age. Rottweilers can get aggressive with people and other dogs. Identifying aggression and actively managing it with training can help prevent your Rottweiler exhibiting this behavior in the future.\nA Rottweiler may not show aggression immediately because he is an observer by nature. The signs of aggression may be discreet and your Rottweiler may even seem calm. Ignoring even subtle signs of aggression, such as staring, can lead to later problems.\nThere are different signs of aggression in a Rottweiler including a low growling noise, showing teeth, snapping the jaw, or staring.\nIf you see your Rottweiler quietly staring at something, this is a sign of aggression. Remove him from the situation to calm him down and avoid potential problems.\nA Rottweiler will exhibit aggression for different reasons such as protecting his territory, as well as being territorial with food or with an owner.\nA Rottweiler may show aggression towards other dogs, such as growling or barking, because he thinks he is protecting you.\nFear is a primary reason of aggression in Rottweilers. It can be a trained behavior. For example, if a man with a beard verbally or physically punished your Rottweiler, this may have traumatized him and he may exhibit aggressive behavior when he sees any man with a beard.\nManage aggression by quickly neutralizing the situation in a calm manner. If you get upset with your Rottweiler, you may compound his anxiety and aggression.\nManage your Rottweiler’s aggression by exposing him to triggers in a controlled environment. This will help reduce his fear and help minimize aggressive behaviors. For example, if your Rottweiler fears men with beards, have him meet a friend or family member who loves dogs and can show your Rottweiler that he doesn’t need to be scared of everyone with facial hair.\nIf your Rottweiler if exhibiting aggression towards you, leave the situation and don’t confront your dog.\nNever chastise a Rottweiler for growling. This will inhibit the behavior (growling) but not remove his underlying feelings of tension. Thus the dog may learn to bite without first warning of his intention because he feels inhibited about growling. <img> Socialize your Rottweiler. One important component of training your Rottweiler is exposing him to other dogs and people. This will keep him happy and comfortable in any situation, and less likely to be aggressive. It will also make him more receptive to your training.\nRottweilers may act dominantly towards other animals and people and this behavior can be prevented with proper socialization.\nHelp your Rottweiler be comfortable around both dogs and people by exposing him to positive situations with other dogs and individuals.\nSocialize your Rottweiler by taking him for walks, to play the dog park, and to visit friends. It’s also important to invite people to your house so that your Rottweiler is comfortable having people on his territory.\nKeep every aspect of socialization calm and positive, which will teach your Rottweiler to be calm and confident. <img> Keep training sessions short. Dogs have a very short attention span and a short memory, so keep training sessions short. Combine training sessions with activities such as socialization and mealtimes.\nKeep training sessions at about 15 minutes.\nKnow that Rottweilers distract easily, so be patient if your dog makes a mistake.\nCombining training sessions with other activities is a great method to reinforce the lessons you’re teaching. For example, if you have your dog at the park, it’s a good way to teach him commands such as “come.” <img> Be patient with your Rottweiler. Patience is the most important and hardest part of training a Rottweiler. Remember that your dog wants to please you. If you are calm and happy, your Rottweiler will be calm and happy.\nYou will be most successful at training your Rottweiler if you are patient with him. If you keep the training fun for both you and your Rottweiler, you’re more likely to be patient with him.\nTraining for any dog is a lifelong process.\nYelling or physical punishment will only counteract your training process, and also may cause your dog to fear you and other people. <img> Use positive reinforcement and avoid physical discipline and yelling. Rewarding your dog for his positive behaviors is an integral part of the training process. Understand that your Rottweiler will make occasional mistakes and that you must avoid physical discipline or yelling at him in these situations.\nPositive reinforcement trains your dog by rewarding the actions you want him to repeat.\nReward your Rottweiler with treats, toys or praise. When you are teaching him a command and he performs it well, immediately give him his reward.\nBe careful with food rewards so that your Rottweiler doesn’t get fat or become unhealthy.\nRottweilers are going to make mistakes and you should never use physical discipline during training. If your Rottweiler doesn’t perform a command, take a break and then ask him perform it properly. You can reward him after he follows the command to your liking.\nIt is counterproductive to verbally or physically punish your Rottweiler. This will only cause him to be fearful and confused and may even discourage him from learning the command. <img> React to behaviors promptly. Because Rottweilers have short term memories and are distracted easily, it’s important to react to your dog’s behaviors promptly. You will reinforce your training methods by doing this, and also ensure that your Rottweiler doesn’t fear because you disciplined him for a behavior that he can’t remember.\nFor example, if your Rottweiler does something you like, such as following a command, it’s important to reward him immediately so he understands that this is the type of behavior you like.\nDon’t punish a Rottweiler for going to the bathroom in your home unless you see him do it. He won’t remember the behavior. If you do see him go to the bathroom in your home or another inappropriate place, a firm “no” is all that is necessary to teach him this behavior is wrong. <img> ",
"Teach your Rottweiler simple commands. In order to complete your Rottweiler’s training, teach him simple commands by using positive reinforcement. This will help ensure that you have an obedient and well-behaved Rottweiler.\nUse short one or two word commands together with hand signals so that your dog understands your command voice and the motion he needs to make. <img> Teach your dog to sit. “Sit” is the first command to teach your Rottweiler because it will make activities like feedings and grooming much easier.\nGet your dog to focus his attention on your hands so that he is more likely to listen to the command. Say sit and lightly push his behind to get him to sit.\nHold a treat in front of your dog’s nose and guide her into a sitting position. When her bum hits the floor say “yes” or “good job” and give her the treat. Repeat this process until your dog follows the command. <img> Teach your dog the command “no.” “No” is an important command to teach your dog so they know when they are doing something wrong. Make sure to use “no” in your disciplining voice and don’t overcomplicate it with words your dog won’t understand.\nYour disciplining voice should be firm and lower toned.\nTo teach “no”, place a treat on the floor and when your dog tries to eat it, make a loud noise and remove the treat. If you repeat this, your dog will associate taking the treat with a startling sound and not try the behavior.\nYou can reinforce this lesson by asking him to sit, for example, and following it up with a treat.\nOnly use this command when you catch your dog doing something bad. Move on when he stops or say it again and remove him from the situation. <img> Teach your dog to “stay.” Once you’ve taught your Rottweiler to sit, you can teach him the command “stay.” This is one of the more frustrating commands to each and requires a lot of patience.\nDon’t get discouraged with teaching this command. Remembering that Rottweilers are social and want to be with you will help you stay patient with your dog.\nCall your over to a space where you’d like them to stay. Then move away and say “stay” and toss them a treat. Repeat this over the course of a few days.\nMake sure to reward him when he follows the command properly. <img> Teach your dog to “come.” You can teach your Rottweiler the most fun command after they’ve learned to stay. Your Rottweiler will also love this command because it means that he can be with you, something this loyal and social breed loves.\nFor example, have your family members call your dog from around a room by saying his name and “come!” Encourage your Rottweiler to come by clapping, or making other noises she likes. When she comes to you or your family members, say “good boy” and give him a tasty treat. Then someone else can call him.\nMake sure to reward him when he follows the command properly.\nWhen training, always release your Rottweiler after he's followed the command. This will show him that the \"come\" command doesn't always mean play times over. <img> House train your Rottweiler. Housebreaking a dog can be one of the most frustrating aspects as an owner, but a very necessary activity. But with consistency, patience, and some positive reinforcement, you can housetrain your Rottweiler with relative ease.\nBe consistent with taking your Rottweiler outside. Puppies need to be taken out every 20 – 30 minutes during the day and adults should be taken out every hour or two. Take her to an area that you’ve designated their “potty spot” and with her leash on, say “go potty.” Keep encouraging her until she goes and then give her huge praise and a treat to let her know that she’s done a good job.\nTake your Rottweiler back inside as soon as she’s done going to the bathroom so she knows that going outside means she needs to go to the bathroom.\nRepeat this process every hour or two until your Rottweiler is housebroken.\nDon’t worry if your dog does not go to the bathroom right away or at all. She may not have to go. Just keep repeating the process until she’s house trained.\nYour dog will inevitably make a mess during the housetraining process. When this happens take her outside to the potty spot. Then thoroughly clean up the mess to remove any lingering odor that would draw her back. Do not punish the dog for going to the toilet indoors after the event, as she will link the punishment to you rather than the action.\nWhatever you do, never yell at or hit your Rottweiler for making a mess, which may make them continue going to the bathroom inside your home. <img> Train your Rottweiler not to bite, bark, or jump on people. In general, obedience training will help ensure that your Rottweiler doesn’t bite, bark, or jump on people. Properly socializing your dog and telling them “no” when he’s done something he wasn’t supposed to will help avoid these behaviors immensely, but there are a couple of other tips you can use, too.\nYou can minimize digging, chewing, whining and many other destructive behaviors through leash walks and by giving dogs chew toys.\nIf your Rottweiler exhibits undesirable behavior such as above, distract him with a squeaky toy to divert his attention. A short \"No\" is acceptable, immediately before the distraction, so he begins to understand right from wrong. However, be aware that chastisement can be an accidental reward (your attention) so the dog may be more (not less) likely to repeat the behavior in order to get your attention. If they do not stop the behavior, remove them from the situation. <img> "
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"The 🦍 emoji is a symbol for the animal gorilla. It refers to a gorilla specifically, but can also be used to describe primates or African wildlife in general. In this context, the 🦍 emoji will usually be paired with a message or post about animals.\n“Let’s check out the new 🦍 enclosure at the zoo!”\n“Just got my proposal to study 🦍s in Cameroon approved!” <img> A 🦍 emoji symbolizes strength and power. It might pop up when someone’s describing a really buff person or an amazing feat of strength. It can also describe a person with a tough-guy attitude who’s a little rough around the edges.\n“Did you see that guy lift a car with his bare hands!? 🦍”\n“No one’s gonna mess with you when Johnny’s around 🦍” <img> The gorilla emoji also refers to someone unintelligent or ill-mannered. Chances are this is the meaning when someone’s complaining about another person’s behavior or bad decisions. It usually implies that someone prefers to use brute force or willpower to problem solve rather than come up with a thoughtful solution.\n“I can’t take him anywhere, he’s a total 🦍 lol”\n“Yeah, he’s always been more brawn than brains 🦍” <img> The 🦍 emoji means \"Apes together strong.\" This is a quote from the 2011 film Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The quote was adopted on Reddit as a motto for ordinary people who band together to make money off the stock market. The 🦍 emoji can often be found in tweets and message boards about stocks and is a symbol of solidarity.\n“Time to buy some stocks 🦍”\n“Apes together strong! 🦍” <img> ",
"Use 🦍 to talk about primates. Why spell out “gorilla” when you can insert a cute emoji instead? Use 🦍 to talk about gorillas, monkeys, the zoo, or wildlife.\n“My favorite animal is 🦍 hands down!”\n“Jackie took some awesome 🦍 pics on her zoo field trip yesterday” <img> Use a 🦍 to tell someone about gorillas on the silver screen. There’s no shortage of gorilla-inspired movies and TV shows. Use the 🦍 emoji to let someone know you’re watching King Kong, Planet of the Apes, Mighty Joe Young, Tarzan, a nature documentary, or any other movie with notable gorillas!\n“Movie night? I haven’t seen Godzilla vs. Kong yet! 🦖🦍”\n“We just showed Billy Tarzan for the first time. His fav character is Terk the 🦍” <img> Send a gorilla emoji to compliment someone’s strength or muscles. Congratulate someone on a new PR or an impressive power lift at the gym with the 🦍 emoji. You can even use it to give yourself a pat on the back, too.\n“Nice bench press! Beast mode activated 🦍”\n“Just did my heaviest squat ever! 🦵 🦍” <img> Poke fun at someone’s unruly behavior with a 🦍 emoji. Playfully tell someone to put forward their best manners by comparing them to a rowdy animal or cracking a joke about how they’d fit right in at the zoo. Remember, emojis are meant to be lighthearted—if you need to have a serious chat with someone about their actions, a phone call or in-person talk is more appropriate.\n“Keep it down! You’re acting like a 🦍”\n“Whoa there, I thought we were going to dinner, not the zoo 🐻 🦍 🦙” <img> ",
"Need more variety in your monkey emojis? There’s a whole family of primates available to choose from! Use any of these emojis in conversations about primates, the zoo, wildlife, or just monkeying around:\n🦧 = Orangutan\n🐵 or 🐒 = Monkey\n🙈 = See-No-Evil Monkey\n🙉 = Hear-No-Evil Monkey\n🙊 = Speak-No-Evil Monkey\n🦁🐆🦓🦒🐘 = African Wildlife <img> "
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How to Treat Scoliosis | [
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"Look for a perceived deformity. A perceived deformity is usually the defining feature before a diagnosis. Most people will see a physician after a spinal deformity becomes clearly visible. This presents as an asymmetrical appearance of the waist, shoulders, rib cage, or spine. Scoliosis usually presents without pain.\nIf an individual is experiencing a lot of pain associated with scoliosis, it is necessary to do a full workup to determine the cause. <img> Watch for the symptoms. Since scoliosis is usually pretty mild, it's not easy to detect. Parents don't always notice it in their children, since it develops slowly and causes almost imperceptible changes in appearance. Scoliosis testing is mandatory in some school systems, and teachers or school nurses are often the people who first notice the presence of the condition. These signs that scoliosis might be present are:\nUneven shoulders.\nOne prominent shoulder blade.\nUneven waist or hips. <img> Visit the doctor for an assessment. Scoliosis can develop any time through adolescence, and it's important to visit the doctor right away if you notice a curve in yourself or your children. The doctor will have the patient bend forward toward the floor, which makes the presence of a curve more visible. He or she will also take X-rays of the person's back to determine if a curve is actually present. From there, a course of treatment, if any, will be outlined.\nIf the curve is mild, the doctor might want to monitor the curve to make sure it doesn't get worse.\nThe patient’s age, sex, curve type, and curve placement will be taken into account when deciding what treatment to pursue.\nAdditionally, your doctor will evaluate any family history as well as any associated pain. <img> Learn how scoliosis is defined. Since every person's spine is a little different, there's no one way to define how scoliosis will look and progress. Sometimes the curve is slight, and sometimes it's pronounced; sometimes the spine curves in more than one place, and sometimes just in one. The main factors that doctors take into account when defining scoliosis are:\nThe shape of the curve. Scoliosis is either structural, with a side to side curve and twisting of the vertebrae, or nonstructural, with a simple side to side curve and no twisting.\nThe location of the curve. The vertebrae located at the highest part of the hump, called the apical vertebrae, is used to define the scoliosis.\nThe direction of the curve. The doctor will determine whether the curve bends to the left or right as part of the description of the individual’s particular progression. This is important to take into consideration for treatments and possible issues that may arise if the spine interferes with other internal physiological processes.\nThe magnitude of the curve. The angle and length of the curve are measured as well. This measurement will help to define the severity, as well as the necessary corrective alignment that needs to be achieved to bring the spine back to a more natural state. <img> Rate the scoliosis. The Lenke Classification is a system of scoliosis classification that was first introduced in 2001. It is used by specialists to rate the severity of scoliosis, especially in adolescents. This system is generally only used by a doctor who specializes in spine surgery of children — most orthopedists will not necessarily be familiar with this system. The components of this system include:\nCurve type — Rated on a severity scale of 1-6.\nLumbar spine modifier — Rated on a scale of A-C.\nSagittal thoracic modifier — Rated as either, (-) negative, N, or (+) positive.\nThis modifier, which measures what is known as the Cobb angle, assigns a value of either -, N, or +, depending on the angle of kyphosis, or curvature, of the spine. <img> Determine the causes. Eighty percent of the time, the cause of scoliosis is unknown, although there is evidence showing that it might be an inherited condition. Cases with an unknown cause are referred to as idiopathic scoliosis. Onset of this condition can happen any time between infancy and adolescence. The remaining percent of cases have specific causes, which include:\nCases caused by birth defects, called congenital scoliosis, which is much more severe and typically calls for more extensive treatment.\nNeuromuscular scoliosis, which is when there are problems when the spine develops. This develops in people with other disorders, such as cerebral palsy, a spinal cord injury, or a damaged nervous system.\nFunctional scoliosis, which is a form where the spine develops normally but becomes abnormal because of a problem somewhere else in the body, such as one leg being shorter than the other or muscle spasms of the back. <img> Know the potential complications. In most cases, the curve is minor and won’t require treatment. The doctor will simply monitor the progress of the curve to see how things progress, only suggesting treatment if the curve changes over time. However, severe scoliosis can result in deformity, breathing problems, heart problems, long term back pain, and noticeable appearance aberrations.\nIt's important to have any type of scoliosis monitored as soon as it's detected.\nYour treatment regimen will be personalized and dependent on your own situation on a case-by-case basis. Your doctor will assess and provide you the best treatment regimen. <img> ",
"Monitor the curve of the spine. Your physician will advise as to how often you or your child should come in for new X-rays to see if the curve has gotten worse. A checkup every four to six months is usually recommended. As children grow, the curve often stops developing, requiring no intervention whatsoever. If the scoliosis worsens, further treatment may be required. <img> Wear a brace, if necessary. Braces are the first line of treatment for scoliosis that has been deemed moderate in size, which is when the curve is 25 to 40 degrees. It is also suggested for cases progressive in nature, which is when the curve is growing more pronounced. They are usually only used when a person’s bones haven’t yet stopped growing, since they don't have a significant effect on fully developed bones. The use of braces is usually discontinued when a person reaches puberty. Bracing may help prevent a curve from getting larger, but it doesn’t usually correct it altogether.\nThere are two types of braces, soft braces and hard plastic braces. The type of brace a physician prescribes depends on a number of factors, such as the location and size of the curve as well as the age and activity level of the patient. The sex of the patient is also important, since girls have a higher risk of progression than boys.\nSome braces are worn only at night, while others are worn up to 23 hours a day. It's important to wear your brace as often as recommended to ensure that it works properly. <img> Ask your doctor about spinal fusion surgery. This is a last-resort method of treatment for severe cases of scoliosis that threaten to cause deformity, breathing problems, or heart issues. Spinal fusion surgery is usually recommended only after a person has reached puberty, when bracing is no longer a viable option, and increased curvature of the spine due to growth spurts is reduced.\nSpinal fusion surgery involves connecting vertebrae together so the spine can’t curve. The doctor will implant a metal rod or similar device to keep the spine from further increasing its curvature after surgery.\nThe procedure differs depending on the type of scoliosis and the age of the patient. Your doctor will assess the severity of your condition as well as responses to other treatments in order to determine if this procedure may be an option. Most patients with neuromuscular scoliosis will eventually need this kind of surgery to fix the curve in the spine. <img> ",
"Try exercising. Studies are inconclusive, but they point to the idea that participation in physical activities might help you deal with symptoms associated with scoliosis (i.e. mild back pain). If your child has mild scoliosis, talk to a doctor about what physical activities are healthy, safe options. Team sports and other forms of exercise are usually recommended.\nPhysical therapy may serve the same purpose as participation in a sport or physical activity.\nBeing active is helpful for adults with scoliosis as well. <img> Have chiropractic manipulation. Studies have shown positive results in patients who took part in chiropractic treatments. Patients in a specific study reported positive physiologic benefits immediately after completion of a treatment regimen, with continued positive benefits 24 months later. The chiropractic manipulation is based around an exercise program that was used in order to prevent the natural progression of adult scoliosis.\nIf you decide to pursue chiropractic treatment, be sure to see a licensed chiropractor who doesn’t make promises that aren’t scientifically backed. The American Chiropractic Association has a search feature that will help you find a chiropractic doctor in your area.\nTo find a good chiropractor, ask your doctor who she would recommend. You can also ask your family or friends. Before you go in for an appointment, talk to the chiropractor, either on the phone or in person, about his or her practice, how the practice is run, and if he or she can help with chiropractic manipulation.\nThere is also no evidence that chiropractic treatment makes a difference when it comes to a scoliosis curve, but it can help with the pain associated with scoliosis. <img> Ask about pain treatments. If you are experiencing pain as part of your scoliosis, you might consider treatments that relieve pain but don't correct the curve. Scoliosis can cause back pain that's treatable using alternative medical practices. You can take over the counter pain medication, such as NSAIDs, or anti-inflammatory injections if the pain is not too severe. There are other treatments as well.\nAcupuncture is a method that can help reduce the pain of scoliosis.\nAlso try yoga or massage for back pain. These methods have not been proven to affect the curve of the spine, but they are both safe and effective ways to deal with back pain since they loosen and strengthen the muscles. <img> Try biofeedback. Biofeedback is an alternative treatment that has been recommended for possible relief from scoliosis symptoms. Biofeedback is a treatment method where you become aware of your body's reactions and learn to control them through your actions. One study was conducted where patients with scoliosis were received notification from a biofeedback device that they had bad posture every so often and were asked to correct it.\nAlthough no major, long term studies have been done, almost 70% of patients saw some improvement in symptoms during the course of this study. <img> Ask your doctor about electrical stimulation (ES). There is an alternative method that may help with scoliosis symptoms in children. To be eligible for ES, a child needs to have a less than 35 degree curvature of the spine, have idiopathic scoliosis, and have at least two years of skeletal growth remaining in her life. It must be done in conjunction with physical therapy. To perform ES, an ES device is used on the child. Electrodes are placed between the ribs on the side of the chest or torso, directly under the arm, in line with the area of the back that is most affected by the curve. The cycle of ES is typically done at home over night, where up to eight hours of stimulation if performed on the muscles while the child sleeps.\nThe effectiveness of the treatment and the levels of ES are constantly checked by the physical therapist.\nAlthough this is still a controversial treatment. <img> "
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"Create a closed system for distillation. The most simple distillation system uses a round-bottomed glass flask (or boiling flask), a condensing unit, and a second glass container for the separated liquid, or distillate. Using a fractional (or fractionating) column inserted between the boiling flask and the condensing unit is recommended for separating alcohol and water.\nThe simple distillation system requires the two liquids have a large difference in boiling points.\nThe simple distillation system uses less heat, and is easier to set up, but provides less accuracy in separating alcohol from water.\nAnother word for the closed distillation system is a still, which is derived from the word distillation. <img> Heat the alcoholic water mix in the round-bottomed flask to 80 °C (176 °F). The boiling point of water is 100 °C (212 °F), and the boiling point of alcohol is 78 °C (172 °F) Celsius. Thus, alcohol evaporates into steam quicker than water.\nUse a heat source whose temperature can be quickly raised or lowered, such as a heating mantle or bunsen burner, but these may be hard to control the temperature.\nYou can also use a standard propane or electric heating source. <img> Insert a fractionating column into the mouth of the flask. The fractionating column is a straight glass cylinder lined with metal rings, or glass or plastic beads. These rings or beads help trap the less volatile gases at the lower levels of the column.\nAs the vapor rises from the distilling liquid, only the most volatile liquid rises to the top.\nIn a mixture of alcohol and water, alcohol would make its way to the top ring.\nInsert a thermometer to gauge the temperature of the gases inside the system. <img> Allow the vapor to cool and condense. As the vapor makes its way into the condensing column, it will be in a cooler setting. Being in this cooler place, it will revert into liquid, i.e., condense.\nThe distillation process goes heating, evaporating, cooling, and finally, condensing.\nAs the vapor condenses to a liquid, it will become heavier. The liquid alcohol will then drop into the collection vessel.\nThe condensing column may be lined with cooling water to speed the process. <img> ",
"Start with a liquid that is 5%-15% alcohol. You'll need a container that can be safely frozen and thawed, and a place (either a freezer or outdoor temperatures) that are below 0 °C (32 °F). This method relies upon the different freezing temperatures of alcohol and water, much as heat distillation relies upon different boiling temperatures.\nThis is an ancient technique of separating alcohol from water, practiced since the 7th century.\nFreeze distillation is sometimes known as the Mongolian still. <img> Place the alcoholic liquid into a container. As water expands when it freezes, make sure that your container is large enough to hold the expanded liquid without bursting. The water content of the liquid will expand, but the amount of alcoholic beverage will be much less, due to the extraction of the water.\nThe freezing point of water is 0 °C (32 °F) while the freezing point of alcohol is −114 °C (−173 °F). In other words, alcohol will never freeze under ordinary conditions.\nSiphon the liquid from the frozen substance once a day. The longer you leave your container in the freezer (or outside), the higher the alcoholic content of your remaining liquid.\nFor larger amounts, use larger containers. Be sure to use food grade plastic containers, as lower quality plastics may contaminate your beverage. <img> Remove the frozen material from the container. The frozen material will be mostly water, while the alcohol, which has a higher freezing temperature, will be left behind.\nThe remaining liquid will be higher in alcoholic content, though not pure alcohol.\nIt will also have a stronger flavor. For that reason, this is a popular distillation technique with hard apple cider (or apple jack), ale, or beer.\nThe name apple jack comes from the freeze distillation process, which has historically been known as jacking.\nThis method does not allow you to remove impurities like heat distillation would. <img> ",
"Add salt to isopropyl alcohol to process by azeotropic distillation. This distillation process separates the water from the alcohol by dehydration. Dehydrated isopropyl can be used as fuel, as a removal for fleas and ticks from pets, as an antiseptic for pets or humans, or as a deicer for windshields. \nDehydrated isopropyl is an essential part of creating biodiesel fuel.\nThis process is known as extractive distillation. <img> Gather your materials. To separate water from isopropyl alcohol, you'll need the original isopropyl alcohol mix (50% to 70% isopropyl alcohol mix) and a container to hold this liquid when finished, a wide-mouth ⁄2 US gal (1.9 L) glass jar for mixing, 1 pound (450 g) of non-iodized table salt, and a baster with the reduced-size nozzle.\nMake sure all your materials are clean, including the jars and your baster.\nIsopropyl alcohol is commonly sold over-the-counter in pharmacies in 16 fl oz (470 ml) bottles. You'll need 32 fl oz (950 ml) for a ⁄2 US gal (1.9 L) glass jar. <img> Fill the mixing container about 1/4 full of table salt. Make sure you're not using iodized salt or it will contaminate the distillation process. This should be roughly the contents of one standard container of table salt.\nUse any brand of salt you choose, as long as it's not iodized.\nYou may use any amount of alcohol and salt you like, as long as it follows the ratio of four parts liquid to one part salt. <img> Add the alcohol to the mixing jar and shake well. Your mixing jar should be about 3/4 full with the isopropyl alcohol and salt mixture. If it's any fuller than that, it may not have room for the expansion that will occur when salt mixes with alcohol.\nMake sure your lid is well fastened before shaking.\nWatch to make sure salt is well combined with liquid before ceasing to shake. <img> Allow gravity to separate the contents of the mixture. It will take 15-30 minutes for the salt to settle to the bottom of the jar. The liquid rising to the top will be higher in alcohol. This is the dehydrated isopropyl alcohol.\nDon't allow the two layers to remix\nThis happens because the salt bonds with the water rather than the alcohol bonding with the water.\nWhen you open the jar, do so very carefully to prevent excess shaking. Excess shaking will disturb the salty contents at the bottom of the jar and require you to repeat the distillation process. <img> Use the baster to extract the distilled alcohol from the top of the mixing jar. Have your receiving container nearby, already labeled as \"distilled isopropyl alcohol.\"\nThe baster can be used very gently to remove one small bit at a time from the mixing container.\nBe careful not to shake, pour or tilt the mixing jar as you remove the distilled alcohol. <img> "
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How to Improve Yourself | [
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"Define your core values. Write them down, prioritize them, and read them regularly. Then set your goals based on them. <img> Imagine what it could be like in the future. Thinking about future positive and negative possibilities enhances motivation, expectation of successful goal completion, and commitment to self-improvement. Thinking about a positive future helps you imagine a reality where you are the best self you can be, while imagining a negative reality results in an awareness of what might happen if you do not meet your improvement goals.\nImagine a miracle happened overnight and when woke up in the morning you were exactly how you want to be. Everything you wanted to improve about yourself happened in the middle of the night somehow. How are you different? How does it feel? Who is around you? What are you doing? Imagine what it would be like to live life as this completely improved self. Based on what you imagine, you can begin developing goals. Perhaps you imagined yourself as being confident and physically fit. What do you think would have needed to happen for this to occur? <img> Determine what needs improvement and what doesn't. It is important to be specific in your goals, and to know which goals are a top priority.\nIdentify your assets (honest, hard-working, loving...etc.) and your liabilities (angry, overweight...etc.). This may help you identify the areas in which you want to make the most improvement.\nPrioritize your list of goals. Rate each goal from 1-10, 10 being the highest priority for you. Focus on this goal first. <img> Get feedback. Receiving feedback about what to improve upon helps individuals’ performance on tasks, and enhances goal-achievement.Thus, asking others ways you can improve will help you develop specific goals and motivate you on your journey.\nStart by asking your significant other or family members ways they think you can improve yourself. Make sure you only ask individuals whom you trust and those that will take your feelings into consideration (rather than belittling or criticizing you). You might be surprised by their answers.\nTalk to a trusted confidante such as a therapist, a religious leader or even a \"sponsor\" in a 12 step group. Having an outside party helps reduce self-deception and denial. We sometimes have a problem of being either too hard or too soft on ourselves, but talking to others can help us form an accurate picture of ourselves if we are to improve.\nPick which suggestions you can apply to yourself and to practice those suggestions. If a certain set doesn't seem to work, try another! Nothing works for everyone. You need to find what works for you! <img> Make SMART goals. SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. For example, your goal could be to lose 20 pounds (specific, measurable, attainable) in 3 months (realistic, time-bound).\nTry this online resource for creating SMART goals at GetSelfHelp.Co.UK.\nBreak down each goal into smaller goals. For example, if your goal is to lose 20 pounds you will need to develop a plan which will include smaller goals such as: lowering daily calorie intake, exercising 3-5 times per week, and limiting sugar intake.\nInstead of making grand goals, start by establishing little goals that achieve the grand goal. For instance losing 50 pounds may seem like a daunting task but something like no chocolate for a week may be more viable. <img> Seek out information on how to pursue that change. Information can be gathered from books, articles, friends, family, and professionals. It is amazing how much information will find you when you are ready!\nThink about ways you have made similar positive changes in the past. If you haven’t, think about how others have achieved what you want. For example, if you want to lose weight, you could sign up for Weight Watchers and go to groups at the center. <img> ",
"Make sure you are ready to change. There are 4 stages of change according to the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change. Identifying which stage you are in can help you determine whether you are ready to make a change or if you need more motivation.\n\nPre-contemplation stage: This stage is when there is a problem but you are not aware of it or you are denying it. Nobody is perfect; everyone has flaws and needs to constantly work on them. If you don't admit your flaws courageously, you would block any possibility of improvement,\n\nContemplation: You are aware of a problem and are contemplating changing it. People can become stuck on this step for a long time until they move on. You may be in this stage if you are still deciding what to change about yourself. Or maybe you are afraid of change; in that case, understand that changing is an essential part of growth which you should embrace.\n\nPreparation: You have committed to change and are making a plan of action. You may be in this stage if you are working on your goals.\n\nAction: Making the changes. You are in this stage if you are working on your plan on a daily basis. You have a plan and are currently moving toward your goal.\n\nMaintenance: You have completed your goal and are maintaining your progress. <img> Be your own coach. Self-coaching or checking in with yourself on a daily basis has been linked to increases in self-improvement, especially in terms of leadership qualities. Daily check-ins facilitate awareness of your current performance and your ability to achieve goals.\nAsk yourself questions like, “Did I focus on or work toward my goals today? Did I have a positive attitude today? Was I kind to myself today? Did I accept my challenges today? Did I change something for the better today?”\nWhatever it is that you're trying to improve, take time to practice regularly. <img> Consider outside help. If you find that self-coaching is not helping and you need some outside support, life-coaching has been associated with positive change, and goal-realization. Additionally, therapists and psychologists are typically trained in interventions to assist you in achieving personal goals, such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). <img> Practice, practice, practice! Change may come slowly especially if it is a large self-improvement. Just keep going until your goal is your new reality (the changed you).\nRemind yourself about your specific goals on a daily basis. <img> ",
"Acknowledge that setbacks are normal. If change moved vertically, we’d all have an easier time making personal modifications. The truth is, change does not typically follow a distinct path and there may be rocks in the road.\nFor example, in weight loss it is not common for someone to continue to lose weight every single day. Some days you may not lose any weight, and some days you may gain some weight. The key is not letting these inevitable fluctuations cause you to give up on your goal. What is important is that overall, you lose weight over time. Know that you can do anything you put your mind to (that is reasonable of course)!\nMake a list of possible setbacks that may occur during your journey toward self-improvement. Identify ways to deal with each setback. <img> Focus on what you will do in the future. Dwelling on what you did wrong does not help you achieve goals. However, focusing on what you can do now and in the future helps you to. Instead of letting the rock in your path stop your journey, focus on moving forward and learning how to better deal with rocks in the future. You can go around or jump over the rocks.\nFor example, if you wanted to lose weight and ending up gaining a pound over the weekend, instead of thinking negatively and giving up on your goal, think something like, \"it's okay to have a little fluctuation in weight. I'm going to continue to feed my body healthy foods!\"\nUnlike what most people think, failure is not evil per se. It is a bad thing in the short run, but it is actually helpful in the long run! That depends on you. So don't fear failure and simply consider them as a potential foundation of a new understanding and strength. There is a reason great people failed a lot. <img> Accept and affirm yourself. Research indicates that individuals who accept their challenges can actually be more motivated toward positive change. Additionally, individuals who affirm or validate themselves often are more able to think about and understand their challenges.\nRecognize your strengths and your challenges, even if you have to list all of them down.\nUnderstand yourself as an outside observer.Try to objectively look at yourself by observing your behaviors such as how you act, speak, and think around other people.\nAssess yourself and what you do regularly. Allocate a time for this at the weekends. Some do that before going to bed every night. See what areas need improvement, and find out how to improve that, then write it down and read that everyday you wake up in the coming week until it is fixed. <img> "
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10+ Simple Ways to Get Consistent, Controlled Handwriting Today | [
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"Try different pens until you find your favorite and keep it on you. Buy or borrow different styles and brands of pens to try. Write a few pages with each of them to get a feel for how each one writes. Pick the pen that feels best to you and make that your signature writing tool!\nHigh-quality doesn’t have to mean expensive. There are plenty of great pens out there that won’t break the bank.\nFor example, you could use a calligraphy pen, a gel pen, or a simple ballpoint pen. It’s totally up to you and depends on the consistent style you’re going for! <img> ",
"Move the paper to find the position or angle that's most comfortable to write at. Turn the paper 45 degrees, 90 degrees, and everything in between to try out different positions. Choose whatever angle feels most comfortable to write at and always write with your paper turned that way.\nIf having the paper straight in front of you feels best, then by all means stick with doing that! It’s just important to know that everyone writes differently, so if something else feels better, that’s totally fine. <img> ",
"This helps you write comfortably and not tire out. Grip the pen loosely between your thumb and index finger. Hold it steadily, but don’t white-knuckle it! Rest the pen on your middle finger and check yourself if you notice you’re gripping it really tightly while you write.\nIf you start gripping your pen too tightly as you write, it can change your handwriting or you can wear out and stop writing with the same pressure. A constant relaxed grip is one of the keys to consistent handwriting! <img> ",
"Maintaining a steady hand helps your writing look more uniform. Do your best to keep your forearm, fingers, and wrist still while you write. Instead, use the upper part of your arm and your shoulder to move the pen across the paper while you write, moving the paper up and away from you as you work your way down the page.\nThis can be especially helpful if your hand tends to get tired after writing for a while. Changing up the muscles you use to write with can make you tire out less quickly and keep your handwriting more consistent. <img> ",
"Good posture makes writing more comfortable. Try not to hunch over the page as you write. Maintain a good, straight posture, without being too stiff. Avoid writing in uncomfortable positions that cause you to hunch over, as this can hurt your handwriting’s consistency.\nMove anything on the surface you’re writing on out of the way, so you can focus on maintaining a comfortable posture. <img> ",
"Set aside a few minutes every day to work on improving your writing. It could be in the mornings with coffee or in the evenings after work, school, and other responsibilities. Write whenever you have spare moments throughout the day if you’re totally swamped.\nDeveloping consistent handwriting takes a lot of time, dedication, and patience, but you can do it! It’s important to know that even the best of “consistent handwriters” probably aren’t as perfect as you think.\nCarry your trusty pen and a notebook with you wherever you go just for practicing your handwriting with. <img> ",
"Use worksheets, journals, and other writing activities to practice your handwriting. For example, download and print free handwriting worksheets, get a penpal and write letters to them regularly, or start a journal about your adventures. Try incorporating more handwriting into your everyday life by writing letters instead of emails when it’s appropriate or by taking notes by hand instead of on your laptop.\nYou could also try a drill like writing down words from the dictionary one-by-one or look up creative writing prompts and start a notebook of short stories. Whatever keeps you engaged is great! <img> ",
"Writing in a slow, deliberate way helps you develop a uniform style. Be patient and take your time on each letter and word to develop consistency, then gradually increase your speed as you improve.\nThe same way you tend to make spelling mistakes and other errors when you write fast, you’re bound to make mistakes in your lettering, which hurt your handwriting’s consistency. <img> ",
"Writing between the lines forces you to maintain consistency. Write straight along the bottom line. Use the top line to help you keep the height of letters the same.\nIf you don’t have line paper to practice, use a ruler to draw lines on a blank piece of paper. Draw the lines lightly in pencil and erase them later if you want consistent handwriting on a blank piece of paper.\nYou can also place a piece of lined paper underneath a blank one, so you can see the lines through the blank page, to practice your consistency. <img> ",
"Slant is the degree to which your letters lean to one side and can vary between letters. Check if you tend to write letters with a slant to the left or the right. Keep the degree of slant the same for every word. If you don’t write with a slant, or you don’t want to anymore, focus on keeping each letter straight up and down.\nFor instance, if you notice that the crossbar on your letter “t” slants at a certain angle, make sure you’re writing your “f” with a crossbar at the same angle. <img> ",
"Letters of a consistent size make the whole document coherent. Write each letter with about the same height and width as the adjacent letters. Keep all words on a page the same size from word to word.\nNaturally, you might write documents in smaller or larger font, depending on the size of the page, the line spacing, and other factors. However, the important thing is keeping the sizing of the letters and the words consistent at whatever scale you’re writing at. <img> ",
"Even spacing brings everything together nicely on the page. Use the bottoms of your letters to guide your spacing. Try to keep the space between the bottoms of each letter the same. Move your pen over the same distance from the last word every time you’re starting a new word.\nTry to keep internal spacing in letters the same, too. For example, keep spacing between the humps and lines in the letters “m,” “n,” and “h” the same and keep the spaces in the middles of letters like “o” and “a” the same. <img> "
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"Climb your stairs for an easy leg-toning exercise. It can be tough to fit any leg-toning exercises into your daily routine. When you have a spare moment, walk up and down the staircase at home to help build muscle and tone your legs.\nStair-climbing also gives the circulation in your legs a nice boost. <img> Try diagonal lunges to tone your legs and thighs. Stand up straight with your legs together and your arms extended above your head. Step diagonally to the right with your right leg and lean into a lunge. Lean your torso forward and stretch your arms down to tap the floor. Then, push yourself back into your original standing position with your right foot.\nAim to 15 reps with each leg when you try this exercise.\nAlways keep your lunging foot pointed at a 45-degree angle. For example, if you’re lunging with your right foot, point your foot to the right at a 45-degree angle. <img> Curl your hamstrings for a dynamic, thigh-slimming exercise. Lie stomach-down on the ground with your elbows bent and your hands tucked beneath your forehead. Straighten your legs behind you and pull both heels together. Anchor your shoulders down and raise your legs off the ground, keeping your heels touching as you lift. Bend your legs as you lift them up and point your knees out to the sides, leaving 1 ft (0.30 m) or so of space between both your legs. Then, slowly lower your legs and bring them together on the ground.\nTry to do 15 reps of this exercise.\nAlways keep your heels touching throughout this exercise. <img> Go from a plank to a standing position to feel the burn in your thigh muscles. Anchor yourself in a high plank or traditional push-up position. Tighten your core and step forward with your right leg, centering your right foot between both hands. Shift your weight to this leg and lift yourself into a standing position, balancing your weight on your right foot and left toe. Then, bend your right leg and return to your original push-up position.\nAim for 15 reps with each leg, keeping your abs tight as you transition through the exercise. <img> Tone your thighs with some simple squats. Stand up straight with both of your feet together, keeping your arms relaxed. Take a step to the right, spreading your legs around hip-width apart, and bend your knees into a squat while clasping your hands. Push from your feet and hop in the air, landing in the same squat position.\nRepeat this exercise for 15 reps. <img> ",
"Go for a walk to tone your legs. Get up for a few minutes and go for a brisk stroll around your neighborhood. A 30-minute power-walk can burn up to 200 calories, and also tone your legs in the process.\nAs you take a step, try to land on your heel and roll towards your toe. This helps you stay balanced while you walk!\nHikes are another great form of exercise. The body loves variability, and the changing terrain of a hiking trail will give your legs a good workout. <img> Swim for a great full-body workout. Do some laps around your local pool, experimenting with different strokes as you go. Give yourself some time to rest between each swimming exercise, so you don’t end up pushing yourself too hard. Swimming can be a great way to exercise your entire body!\nHere’s a sample workout: swim for 3 minutes straight while doing the backstroke, front crawl, or breaststroke. Catch your breath for 1 minute, and then start up again for 4 more lengths, giving yourself 30 seconds to rest between each length. Continue swimming for 6 more lengths, giving yourself a rest after every 2 lengths. Then, end your workout by swimming for 3 minutes without stopping. <img> Run or walk on the treadmill to tone your thighs. It may sound boring, but the treadmill can be an effective way to tone your legs. Set your machine to a low speed, then turn 90 degrees to the left or right so you’re facing the bars. Bend your knees and shuffle along the treadmill, keeping your feet from crossing over each other.\nTry this exercise in 1-minute bursts at first. After 1 minute, switch yourself around so you’re facing the other bar. <img> Work out with the elliptical machine. Hop on the elliptical at your gym to get your legs moving. Switch up the resistance levels during your workout, which forces your muscles to put in a little extra effort. If you don’t have a lot of experience, alternate the resistance in small, 1-3 minutes chunks while you exercise.\nFor instance, set your machine to a higher resistance for 1 minute, then lower it for 3 minutes.\nSee if your machine comes with any preset resistance workouts. <img> Sign up for a Zumba class to give yourself a full-body workout. Zumba classes are a fun, dance-oriented workout class offered at a lot of gyms and workout centers. Zumba dances have you moving non-stop, and are a great way to tone not just your legs, but other muscles in your body.\nTalk to the staff at your local gym and see if they offer any Zumba classes.\nYou can also find Zumba classes or videos online. <img> Try a HIIT workout to burn more fat. High-Intensity Interval Training is a great way to burn more fat in a shorter amount of time. Don’t worry, you don’t need any fancy equipment for this—what matters most is that you push yourself a little harder and further than you’d normally go in a workout. Start your workout by warming up and jogging for 5 minutes. Then, sprint for 45 seconds and switch back to jogging for 1 minute. Repeat this sprinting and jogging circuit 7 more times, and then cool down and jog for another 5 minutes.\nYou shouldn’t do HIIT everyday—instead, do it once every 1-2 days. <img> ",
"Eat 500-1000 calories less than your normal goal to lose weight. Take your current weight and multiply by 15 to get an idea of how many calories you need to eat so you can maintain your current weight. Subtract 500 to 1,000 total calories from this number to help you lose around 1 to 2 lb (0.45 to 0.91 kg) each week.\nFor instance, if you weigh 200 lb (91 kg), your base calorie goal to maintain that exact weight would be 3,000 calories. If you’d like to lose a little weight instead, drop your daily calorie limit to 2,000 or 2,500 calories. <img> Portion your meals and snacks so you don’t overeat. Don’t eat too much food in 1 sitting—instead, estimate your servings before you start digging in. Unfortunately, there’s no way to target fat loss in specific areas of your body. Instead, focus on portioning your food, so you can enjoy some of your favorite foods without eating too much at once.\nFor reference, a serving of fruit is the same size as a tennis ball, while a serving of vegetables is about identical to a baseball. A single serving of carbs is about the size as a hockey puck, and a serving of protein is comparable to a deck of cards. <img> Snack on fresh fruits and veggies instead of unhealthy treats. Add fruits and veggies to your snacks and meals—they don’t have a lot of calories, and they help you feel full and satisfied. They’re also rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that help you stay in tip-top shape. If you’re craving an unhealthy snack, reach for a fresh fruit or veggie instead.\nAim to eat 5 servings of veggies and 4 servings of fruit each day. A single serving of veggies is 1 cup (75 g) of lettuce, or ½ cup (grams vary) of something fresh canned. A single serving of fruit is around the size of your fist. <img> Incorporate unsaturated fats into your diet for a healthy way to feel full. Plan your meals and snacks with foods that have a lot of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, like avocados, olives, walnuts, mixed seeds, and flaxseed. Despite popular belief, these types of fats are really good for you, and can help you feel fuller after you’ve enjoyed a meal.\nIf you feel full, you won’t be as tempted to snack on extra, unnecessary food. This way, you can possibly lose weight all over, including around your legs!\nFor reference, about 12-14 walnut halves equal a serving. Additionally, about 1 cup (150 g) of avocado amounts to a serving. <img> Drink water instead of sugary drinks to stay hydrated and curb cravings. Many doctors recommend that men should get 10-12 cups of water per day, which works out to 2.5–2.9 liters (0.7–0.8 US gal), while women are recommended to drink 8-10 cups per day, about 2.0–2.4 liters (0.5–0.6 US gal). If you aren’t a big fan of water, sip some fruit juice or low-fat milk instead. \nSugary drinks can lead to unwanted weight gain, including around your legs. <img> "
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"Measure the top diameter with a ruler. Hold a ruler over the top of the lampshade, and measure from one side of the circle to the other. Use inches or centimeters depending what unit you’re most comfortable with.\nWrite the measurement down so you remember it. <img> Flip the lampshade over and measure the bottom diameter. Place the ruler over the bottom opening of the lampshade and measure it from one side to the other. Using inches or centimeters, record the measurement on paper for your reference.\nIf the lamp’s neck is exposed from under the lampshade, that means you need a longer lampshade. <img> Measure the side height of the lampshade. Flip the shade over so the top is facing up and measure the side of the shade with a ruler. The height is measured from top to bottom. Your shade should be 2/3 the height of the lamp base.\nIf the lamp is too tall for the shade, the harp will be exposed and cause a top-heavy effect.\nIf your lamp is going to sit at eye level, it’s important to make sure the shade will be tall enough to cover the harp. <img> Measure the holder drop height. This is the distance from the top of the lampshade to the fitter. The fitter is the metal piece inside that holds the lampshade on the lamp. To measure the holder drop height, turn the lampshade upside down and hold the ruler from the top of the lampshade to the end of the holder drop. <img> ",
"Pair a spider fitting with a harp lamp. The harp attaches to the lamp base, and the spider fitting sits on top of the harp. You use a finial to screw the fitting on top of the harp. The shade sits on top of the removable metal harp of your lamp. <img> Put an UNO fitting on smaller table lamps and swing arm wall lamps. An UNO fitting attaches directly to the lamp socket via an inner ring, which is held in place by the bulb. Installing one doesn’t require tools. All you need to do is screw in the bulb and attach the shade.\nAn UNO fitting is also recommended for bridge arm floor lamps.\nUNO fitters can be found on small and medium shades, and rarely on large and oversized shades. <img> Use a clip-on fitting for small accent lamps, nightlights, and chandeliers. This is a wire fitting that clips directly onto the lightbulb. There are different clip-on sizes, so make sure that the one you choose matches the size and shape of your lightbulb. Clip-on lampshades come in different sizes such as bell, conical, coolie, cylindrical, and drum shape.\nHexagonal shades can be paired with rustic rooms.\nEmpire style shades match every base and room design. <img> ",
"Select a lampshade to match the lamp’s base shape. As a general guideline, the lamp’s base should match the shape of the shade. If the lamp has a round base, you should use a round lampshade. Use a square shade on a lamp with an angular or square silhouette. However, there are exceptions to these rules.\nFor example, candlestick lamps have many curves and angles, so they can be paired with any lampshade.\nPair a round shade with a square lamp that’s sitting on a round table. <img> Pick a lampshade that’s wider than the baseplate. Some lamps have flat, round baseplates, so a lampshade that’s wider than that will give the lamp a balanced look. With a wider lampshade, the lamp won’t look unbalanced. Vice versa, if the lampshade is decorative, choose a simple base <img> Choose a smooth lampshade for a modern look. Smooth lampshades can be found as drum shapes and go with contemporary lamps. They go with simple shaped lamps. Box-shaped shades are also modern\nKeep square lampshades with square lamp bases.\nDrum lamp shades go well with round lamp bases. <img> Pair pleated lampshades with antiques for a cozy vibe. Pleated shades go with Victorian era and other antique lamps. Bell shapes are also ideal for a Victorian-style lamp and antique décor. <img> "
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How to Take Your Weave Out | [
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"Start at the top of your head and work your way down. If you have a lace front closure on the top of your head, this is what you’ll start taking out first. Removing the tracks going from the top of your head to the bottom will make it easier for you to see what you’re doing, as well as keep track of which sections are undone. <img> Position yourself in front of a mirror so you can see your head clearly. If you’re taking your weave out yourself, it’s important that you’re able to see what you’re doing to help make sure you don’t accidentally cut your hair instead of the thread that's connected to the extensions. Stand in front of a bathroom mirror or sit at a vanity if possible.\nHave someone help you take the tracks out instead, if desired. <img> Use your fingers to feel for the thread. Starting at the front of your hairline, begin feeling for pieces of thread that are holding the tracks in place. Once you think you have a thread, tug on it a little to separate it from your hair and the track.\nThe looser you can get the thread with your fingers, the easier it’ll be to cut. <img> Cut the thread using scissors or a similar cutting tool. A seam cutter works well if you have one available, but scissors with a fine point will work too. While holding onto a thread with your fingers, cut it carefully using the scissors or seam cutter, making sure you don’t cut your natural hair.\nAs you cut the threads, your lace front closure or tracks will begin to come loose. <img> Continue cutting pieces of thread until each track is cut loose. Keep feeling for pieces of thread and pulling them straight outwards to make it easier to cut them. Do this going across your entire head, until you’ve removed each track.\nAfter you cut a thread, it’s likely that part of the track will just unravel on its own, making it unnecessary to cut every single thread.\nRemove your weaving cap once all of the tracks are off if you used one. <img> Take your time so you don’t accidentally cut your natural hair. This can be a tedious process, so avoid rushing to get it done faster. Go slowly and focus on cutting only the threads, not your hair or the tracks.\nWhen you’re taking the weave out of the back of your head where it’s harder to see what you’re doing, go extra slow and rely on your fingers to find the pieces of thread by pulling on them first. <img> ",
"Spray your hair with a leave-in conditioner to moisturize it. Since your hair hasn’t had a good clean in a while, it’ll likely be dry and easily damaged if you’re not careful with it. Spray your hair with a leave-in conditioner or other moisturizer for hair to avoid any breakage when you go to take the braids out.\nLook for a leave-in conditioner at your local big box store or beauty store.\nSpray your entire head to be sure all of your hair is moisturized. <img> Use a rattail comb to undo your braids. Begin taking your braids out starting on one side of your hair, using the tip of a rattail comb to loosen the braids. Do this in front of a mirror to help you see where each braid is, or use your fingers to feel around your head for the next braid.\nUse your fingers to take your braids out instead of a comb, if desired.\nIf there are any threads still connected to your hair, they’ll come loose as you take out your braids. <img> Detangle your hair gently using a comb or other type of brush. Once all of your braids are out, use a comb, tangle tamer, or your favorite brush to gently comb out your hair. Go around your entire head, making sure there aren’t any knots in your hair.\nDetangling your hair before washing it will help make sure it doesn’t form additional knots once it gets wet that are more difficult to get out.\nDon’t be alarmed if your hair is shedding a lot—this is normal! <img> Wash your hair so it’s fresh and clean. Now that your weave is out, care for your scalp and hair by giving it a deep clean. Wash your hair with a gentle shampoo and condition it to help give it some shine and moisture.\nIf you had any glue in your hair from a lace closure, it will wash out in the shower. <img> ",
"Detangle your extensions using a brush or comb. Gently brush out each track extension using a comb or your favorite brush. Make sure all of the knots and tangles are out of each strand.\nSpray a gentle conditioner onto your hair extensions to make detangling them easier, just as you did with your natural hair. <img> Wash your extensions in the sink to store them clean. To have them ready to be worn again the next time, wash each extension with a gentle shampoo and rinse them out thoroughly. Fill your sink with warm water and suds from a shampoo, and lap the water onto your extension as you hold the top. Gently rub the strand of hair to clean it with soapy water.\nAvoid using super hot water as you wash the extensions.\nLook for shampoo that’s safe for hair extensions and is sulfate-free. <img> Lay the extensions flat to dry for at least 1 day. Set the extensions on a soft, absorbent towel, spreading them out so that the full strand of hair is laying flat. It’s important to make sure the extensions are completely dry before storing them, so let them sit out for at least 1 full day. <img> Store the extensions in a dry, dark place. Place the extensions in a shoebox or storage bag so that they’re well-protected. Keep them out of direct sunlight so they don’t become discolored.\nIf desired, you can tie your hair into bundles, organizing them by length. <img> "
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"Open Settings. If you're using Windows 11 on your Lenovo laptop, use this method to pair your AirPods. To open Settings, right-click the Windows icon in the taskbar and click Settings.\nYou can also press Win + I on your keyboard, or click the gear icon in the Windows menu. <img> Click Bluetooth & devices. You'll see this on the left side of the window. <img> Click the switch next to \"Bluetooth\" to toggle it on {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/0\\/0a\\/Windows10switchon.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/0\\/0a\\/Windows10switchon.png\\/57px-Windows10switchon.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":218,\"bigWidth\":57,\"bigHeight\":27,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Public_domain\\\">Public Domain<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}. If the toggle is pointing to the right, it's on.\nSkip this step if Bluetooth is already on. <img> Click the Add device tile. This will allow you to add anything that's within range and in pairing mode. <img> Put your AirPods in pairing mode. With your AirPods or AirPods Pro inside the case, open the lid and press and hold the button on the back or inside the case.\nRelease the button when it flashes white. <img> Select Bluetooth on your computer. You're prompting your laptop to look for Bluetooth signals.\nYour AirPods and anything else that's sending a Bluetooth signal will appear as connectable devices. <img> Click your AirPods in the list. They will appear next to an icon of headphones. <img> Click Done. Once you click your AirPods, your laptop will try to connect with them. After the pairing is successful, you can click Done and close the window. <img> Select your AirPods for audio output. Click the arrow next to the volume control icon in your taskbar, and select Headphones (AirPods).\nDisconnect your AirPods by either turning off Bluetooth on your laptop or by pressing the button on your AirPods case. <img> ",
"Open Settings. If you're pairing AirPods to Windows 10, start by pressing Win + I on your keyboard to open your Settings. <img> Click Devices. This is next to an icon of a keyboard and speaker and says \"Bluetooth, printers, mouse.\" <img> Click the switch next to \"Bluetooth\" to toggle it on {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/0\\/0a\\/Windows10switchon.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/0\\/0a\\/Windows10switchon.png\\/57px-Windows10switchon.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":218,\"bigWidth\":57,\"bigHeight\":27,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Public_domain\\\">Public Domain<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}. If the toggle is pointing to the right, it's on.\nSkip this step if Bluetooth is already on. <img> Click + Add Bluetooth or other device. It's at the top of the menu and will prompt your computer to look for something. <img> Put your AirPods in pairing mode. With your AirPods inside the case, open the lid and press and hold the button on the back or inside the case.\nRelease the button when it flashes white. <img> Click your AirPods in the list. They will appear next to an icon of headphones. <img> Click Done. Once you click your AirPods, your laptop will try to connect with them. After the pairing is successful, you can click Done and close the window. <img> Select your AirPods for audio output. Click the speaker icon in your taskbar, then click the arrow icon and select Headphones (AirPods Stereo).\nDisconnect your AirPods by either turning off Bluetooth on your laptop or by pressing the button on your AirPods case. <img> ",
"Make sure you have the default audio set to your AirPods. If you're connected, but not hearing sound, you might have your audio output set to the wrong device. Fortunately, you can change your audio output easily. Click the arrow next to your speaker icon (in the taskbar) and select your AirPods.\nYou can then adjust the volume louder or softer by moving the slider left and right. <img> Restart your Lenovo laptop. Many times, simply turning it off and turning it back on will fix the issue. <img> Make sure your AirPods are in Pairing Mode. With your AirPods inside the case, open the lid and press and hold the button until a light flashes white. This light can be on the outside or inside of the case.\nIt might help to restart pairing mode. To do so, take out your AirPods and close the case, then open the case, and put your AirPods back in before pressing the button on the back of the case. <img> Restart Bluetooth on your laptop. If you've already turned your laptop off and back on again, but your AirPods aren't showing up in the list, try turning your Bluetooth off and back on. <img> Update your Bluetooth driver. An out-of-date driver might be all that's causing the issue, update it in your device manager. <img> Try other Bluetooth headphones. If you can connect to other Bluetooth headphones, you know that something is wrong with your AirPods or with your connection between the AirPods. <img> Remove other devices. Some other Bluetooth connections, like that with your mouse, may be negatively interfering with your connection process. You might also have a phone that also has Bluetooth on and that signal is blocking your laptop from your AirPods. The best thing to try here is to remove all Bluetooth-enabled devices away. <img> Update your AirPods. The firmware for your AirPods is often updated with a paired iPhone or iPad, so open that AirPods app and update them. <img> ",
"Out of range. If your AirPods are far away from your laptop, you might be getting poor audio quality. To fix this, get closer (within 30-60 feet) to your Lenovo laptop. <img> Charge your AirPods. A drained battery can make audio sound bad. Just put your AirPods back in their (charged) case for about 20 minutes. If the case is also drained, charging your AirPods might take more than 20 minutes. <img> "
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"Determine if you are eligible to divorce in Florida. If you or your spouse has been a Florida resident for at least six months before filing the divorce petition, then you are eligible for a Florida divorce.\nIf you are not eligible, then you will have to return to your home state to divorce. <img> Take an online class. If you have children, then you must take an online course before you file for divorce. Also, the children must sometimes take a course specially designed for them.\nOne recommended class is the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course, which costs $19.95. Even if you choose to take a different class, you should nevertheless expect to pay a fee.\nPeople who are getting a Simplified Divorce do not have to take this class. A requirement of a Simplified Divorce is that the couple does not have children.\nCall the court clerk if you have questions about the specific course approved for your county. <img> Come to an agreement about the division of assets and parenting responsibilities. Before getting a divorce, you should sit down with your spouse and try to come to an agreement on how to divide assets, liabilities (like a mortgage or car payment), and parenting time. If you are unable to come to an agreement on these issues, then the judge will need to hold a trial and your divorce will be delayed substantially. It is better to take the time and come to an agreement before filing for divorce.\nDivision of assets. You will need to agree on how to divide all of your property including household goods and furnishings, real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, and investments. Generally, the division will be about 50-50. However, if one spouse is better equipped to earn money, then the other spouse may be given more of the couple's assets. If you want a Simplified Divorce, you must come to an agreement about the division of assets before petitioning the court for dissolution.\nDivision of debt. When dividing debt, couples should consider who is responsible for the debt, who is keeping any property that is securing the debt, and who is better able to pay the debt. Distributing a debt to a spouse who is unable to pay it does neither party any good. If you want a Simplified Divorce, then you must come to an agreement about how debts are divided.\nChild custody. If you have minor children, you will need to agree on who will have physical custody (who the child will live with) and who will have legal custody (who will make decisions for the child regarding schooling, religion, and extracurricular activities).\nChild support. The state of Florida provides child support worksheets so that parties may calculate child support in the same manner that the courts do. You can complete a child support worksheet online by visiting the Florida Court's child support worksheet page at http://caseman.flcourts.org/forms/902e.aspx.\nParenting time. Time spent with the non-custodial parent used to be called “visitation.” It is now called “parenting time,” and the courts have published a guideline plan for divorcing couples with minor children. You can review the guidelines at http://www.alachuaclerk.org/forms/Packet5.pdf and then decide on a plan that is consistent with the guidelines and which works for your family.\nAlimony. If there is a large disparity in income between the spouses, then Florida courts will often award alimony, at least for a limited amount of time. Alimony can be extended, where one spouse needs support while gaining additional education or where the spouse cannot take care of him or herself. You will need to agree on the duration and the amount of alimony if you want a quick divorce. <img> Hire an attorney. A simplified divorce has been structured so that you don't need a lawyer. However, if you are going through a regular dissolution because you have children or because you disagree about alimony or the division of property, then you need a lawyer. Only a qualified attorney can adequately protect your rights in a divorce.\nTo find a competent divorce lawyer, you should contact your state's bar association, which runs a referral program. Call (800) 342-8011 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.\nFor additional tips, see Hire a Divorce Lawyer. <img> ",
"Satisfy the prerequisites. In order to get a simplified divorce, the following must apply. Otherwise, you will have to get a regular divorce.\nThe two of you agree the marriage is irreparably broken.\nThe wife is not pregnant and you do not have children together under age 18 (or who are otherwise dependent).\nThe two of you reach agreement on how to divide all marital property. You also agree on how to divide liabilities.\nNo alimony will be sought.\nAt least one spouse has been a state resident for six months.\nBoth spouses realize and agree that there will not be a divorce trial, nor will either be able to seek an appeal. <img> Obtain divorce forms. Your county's Self-Help center should have forms for a simplified divorce that you can purchase. A packet of forms costs approximately $65.\nYou can stop into the self-help center on Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. You need a photo ID each time you visit the Self-Help center.\nFurthermore, you can download free forms from the Florida Court's website at http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/family-courts/family-law-self-help-information/family-law-forms.stml#901. <img> Fill out the necessary form. To get a simplified divorce, you will need to complete a Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. You can download the form at http://www.flcourts.org/core/fileparse.php/293/urlt/901a.pdf. Either type the information requested or write neatly in black ink. Once you finish, you can ask someone at the Self-Help center to review the form, though no one at the center will fill out the form for you.\nAfter having your petition reviewed, you should make a copy for your spouse. <img> Complete a marital settlement agreement. You will need to complete a Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage and present it to the court. Fortunately, the Florida Supreme Court has approved a form that you can use. You can get a copy at the self-help center or download it from the Florida Courts Family Law Forms website.\n. You must include information about the property that will be given to each spouse. This property will include financial instruments (like stocks and insurance) as well as real property and vehicles.\nYou should have the agreement notarized. You can find a notary at the courthouse when you go to get divorced.\nNote that the marital settlement agreement is not a deed. You must transfer title through an appropriate legal document, such as a deed.\nSimilarly, you will need to legally reassign the debts if you want to change whose name the debt is in. <img> File the divorce application. Take the application and the marital settlement agreement to the clerk of court. Both spouses must go to the clerk's office in order to file. You both must bring a valid photo identification.\nYou should check with the court clerk to see if both spouses must go together. Miami-Dade County, for example, requires that both spouses file the petition together. However, this is not a requirement of the Florida Supreme Court. Call your county clerk to see what the county's specific requirements are.\nBring a witness to corroborate residency. You need someone to corroborate that at least one partner has lived in Florida for at least six months. This witness must bring a valid photo identification. A notarized certificate from the witness, rather than a personal appearance, is also acceptable. <img> Pay a filing fee. The cost of a simplified divorce is set by statute and may change in any given year. Currently, the fee is $408.00. Call ahead to find out acceptable methods of payment. <img> ",
"Locate the correct court. You must file for divorce in the circuit court of the county where you last lived as a married couple or in the county where either spouse currently resides. <img> Fill out a dissolution of marriage petition. You initiate divorce proceedings by filing a petition with the court. In the petition, you ask the court for the divorce. Either spouse may file the petition.\nThe Florida Supreme Court has approved various petition forms for divorces. You should download them as they make the process much easier. The different petitions are for: a divorce without children or property, a divorce with property but no children, and a divorce with children. <img> Complete additional forms. In addition to the petition, you also need to fill out other forms: an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, a Marital Settlement Agreement, Notice of Social Security Number, Family Law Financial Affidavit, and Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure.\nIf you have children or the wife is pregnant, then you must also file: the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, and a Parenting Plan.\nAll of these forms are available from the Florida Courts website at http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/family-courts/family-law-self-help-information/family-law-forms.stml#901. <img> File the petition. Take the completed petition, as well as any supporting documentation, to the clerk of court. Ask to file. You will also have to pay a fee. The current fee is $408.00, which is set by state statute. There is also a $10.00 fee to issue a summons to your spouse.\nIf you cannot afford the filing fee, ask for an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status from the clerk.\nBe sure to keep a copy of all documents that you file. <img> Serve notice on your spouse. Once you file the divorce petition, you need to provide your spouse with notice. He or she will then have 20 days to answer the petition. The most common methods of service are personal service and constructive service. You cannot serve by mail or hand delivery.\nIf you know where your spouse lives, then you can have personal service completed. You should fill out a Summons and a Process Service Memorandum, both of which are available from the court clerk. To complete them, you will need your spouse's home and work address.\nOnce you complete the forms, ask the clerk to schedule personal service with the sheriff. If your spouse lives in the same county as the court, then you can have the local sheriff serve notice for a fee. The fee can only be paid with cashier's check or a money order. You must also include a self-addressed stamped envelope. After service, the sheriff will use the envelope to send you proof of service.\nIf your spouse lives in a different county, then the clerk will send the papers to the sheriff in the other county, who will then make service.\nPersonal service is recommended. The other option—constructive service (meaning service by publication)—is complicated and available only if you can't find your spouse or if he or she lives in a different state. Talk to the clerk if that is your situation. Your remedies will be limited if you do not personally serve your spouse. <img> Attend a hearing. If the court schedules a hearing, you will both need to attend. The judge may have questions for you based on your filing. To prepare for court, remember the following:\nDress conservatively. The judge expects you to look professional. For men, this means wearing dress pants, a shirt with a collar, and a tie if you have one. Women should wear slacks or a skirt with a nice blouse or sweater. Do not dress provocatively.\nArrive early. Give yourself enough time to find parking and go through any security. You want to arrive at the courtroom with at least 15 minutes to spare.\nAlways call the judge “Your Honor” or “Judge.” Stand when speaking. If the judge asks a question, then stop talking and listen to the question. Also don't interrupt your spouse when he or she is speaking, though you should certainly ask if you can clarify something if you believe your spouse has misspoken. <img> Wait for the judge to grant your divorce. The judge will sign a divorce decree, granting your divorce and ordering you both to follow the terms of your marital settlement agreement. Once this happens, the court will either send you notice that your decree is ready for you to pick up, or the court will mail you a copy of your decree. <img> "
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"Pick a movie. Whatever you’d like to watch. There’s really no wrong answer. Use Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Crackle, or wherever else on the Internet you like to get film. <img> Decide where you’re going to watch. Your bed, your couch, your favorite chair, the bathtub. You’ll want to make sure the area is prepped and ready to accommodate however you’re watching the movie. Whether it’s on a big screen or a small one you’ll want to make sure you’re ready to sit down for at least an hour or so. <img> Set up the display. You’ll want to make sure your screen works and that you have sound before you start. Troubleshooting in the middle of a movie or just after you begin it is frustrating and can be easily avoided. If your display has pre-set color values make sure they’re suitable for the movie you’re watching, as an incorrectly calibrated display can cause colors to seem overexposed or lacking in intensity. <img> Get comfortable. Prepare your favorite snacks and drinks, pick a comfortable position, sit back, and relax. You should make sure you’re in an optimal viewing angle and that you are positioned within range of your speakers. If you’re watching multiple movies, queuing them in a playlist is a useful feature in most media players.\nMake whatever food you enjoy. Popcorn is an easy and cheap snack for movies, and is extremely simple to make . You can go big as well and have an elaborate meal, but it adds to your cleanup and prep time considerably. Any drinks you enjoy should be stocked as well so you can stay refreshed throughout the movie. <img> Watch the movie. This is the easy part. Keep your eyes open and your ears unclogged. Have your phone on silent if you’d like to minimize distractions. <img> Clean up after. It shouldn’t be a big mess depending on how low-key you kept your snacks. If you use the popcorn recipe provided, you should only have a bowl and a pot to clean up. Make sure you’ve swept the area for any debris and that it’s in the condition it was in before you used it. <img> ",
"Pick a movie. Since you’re with a group, you’ll want to pick something that’s a crowd pleaser. Consult with the people you’re sure you’re inviting, offer suggestions. Don’t be afraid to choose them yourself. <img> Pick a time and a place with your friends. Try to aim for the place that has the best ratio of seating space to screen size. In the event that you have space and a friend has a big screen or projector you could use, coordinate getting it. Make sure it’s compatible with your computer’s outputs and that you will have adequate sound, as many projectors and computer monitors lack or have weak, low-quality built-in speakers.\nSet up an event online. If more people can come than you’ve invited then consider making an event on a social networking site and seeing who can come. You should avoid over inviting for your space and means for entertaining. Try to avoid annoying people with notifications and updates about the event by making your plans clear and firm when you make the event page online. <img> Decide what snacks and drinks you will provide. If you aren’t providing food or drink, let your guests know in case they want to bring something. Make sure any allergy information or dietary needs are known by other invitees. You will want to do a cupboard-check and shop for anything you might be lacking.\nIf your night involves alcoholic beverages or other drugs, make sure your guests know about the rules of the space so as to avoid discomfort or strife with anyone you share the space with. Police and angry roommates can ruin a night very quickly and make a lot of people uncomfortable.\nServe easy snacks or premade drinks. Easy snacks include popcorn, hummus and vegetables, and nachos . Saving yourself time and effort will allow you to focus on details and keep the event fun and stress-free. You can avoid long queues of unserved guests and bolster the supply of snacks and drinks by keeping it simple.\nPrepare any refreshments so that way they’ll be ready when your guests arrive, though popcorn is quick enough where it’s advisable to make it fresh for anyone who wants it. You can customize popcorn readily to a person’s satisfaction. It is also a good idea to make sure snacks are in a single area and that the area has any necessary utensils, dishes, and napkins. <img> Set up the viewing area. Place your seats in an arc around the screen and in rows to encourage a theater like experience. If you have the space and means, consider offering footstools so guests can relax and stretch a bit more than at the theater. Set up the home theater system you plan on using. Make sure the player you’re using has sound and video working when connected to your screen and speakers. Consider theming the space like a theater. The effect can be achieved with row seating, curtains, and movie posters in the space you’re using, and can delight some guests with your flair for decorating. \nSet up any game materials. A lot of people like to make games out of movie night, like movie quote bingo, movie trivia (before or after the movie), or a drinking game. These games often require printed materials, research, and some effort to assemble, as they are specific to certain movies quite frequently. Don’t underestimate the prep time on these. <img> ",
"Secure a projector, speakers and screen. Projectors can often be checked out from school libraries, or bought secondhand if you don’t already have one. You can use any large, neutral-toned surface like a big sheet of canvas or a garage wall as a screen, though there are portable projector screens that are easy to set up. <img> Pick what to watch. Ideally this will be a movie that benefits from projection onto a larger screen, the kind of spectacular movie people like going to the theaters to see. Since you’re hosting outdoors, you’re likely to have more guests, and a crowd-pleaser is desirable to put butts in seats and keep them there. <img> Decide on where. If you aren’t hosting it in your backyard, you’ll want to make sure you have legal access to the space at the time you host the movie night. Use permits for public parks and the aggressiveness of local police and park rangers vary depending on your locality. If you run into trouble, stay calm, have your ID ready, and be prepared to leave.\nMake sure the weather permits for your event. No one wants them and their movie equipment to get rained on. Pick a day with a low change or precipitation and that isn’t going to be too windy so as to disrupt your screen. You can secure your screen with a well anchored frame against most normal wind activity. <img> Decide what you will provide food and drink wise. Consider that outside you won’t be able to prepare additional food and that drinks should be kept simple. Outdoor litter is difficult to manage and should be kept to a minimum, and depending on your area it might be a crime to litter. You will want to have materials for cleaning up with you and handy. <img> Invite your guests. Make sure they know the time, location, and are available and know whether or not to bring snacks and/or drinks. Make sure your guests know about any dietary restrictions other guests might have. An event page can help, especially if your location is out of the way or more difficult to locate. <img> Get adequate protection from insects and pests. Mosquitoes, ticks, and moths will be an issue at night between the light source and large gathering of people outside, likely with food. You will want mothballs near your projector to keep them away from the light source. Citronella candles, bug spray, or a bug zapper lamp are all effective ways to manage more personal pests. <img> Set up the space. Make sure seats are arranged so that everyone has a good view of the screen and can hear clearly. Have a waste bin ready along with signs to the restrooms, and lay out any refreshments in one place to keep the area reasonably free of litter. If you are streaming the movie, make sure you have adequate signal outdoors to do so. Make sure your area is dark enough to project the movie with no glare or washed out colors. <img> Relax and watch the movie. Your guests will attend to themselves mostly while the movie is playing. This is your chance to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your work for a while. However, you should make sure refreshments don’t run out and be prepared to handle your guests’ needs. <img> Make sure the space is clean of all litter and equipment. Be careful when you break down your projector set up to avoid tearing the screen or damaging the projector. You’ll want to spend time making sure you left no litter in public spaces and that the equipment is all with its rightful owner. You should leave your outdoor space as clean as you found it or better. <img> "
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How to Write a Eulogy | [
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"Decide on the tone. How serious or lighthearted do you want the eulogy to be? A good eulogy does not need to be uniformly somber, just appropriate. Some eulogy-writers take a serious approach, others are bold enough to add humor. Used cautiously, humor can help convey the personality of the deceased and illustrate some of his or her endearing qualities.\nThe tone can also be partially determined by the way the deceased passed away. If you're giving a eulogy about a teenager who met an untimely death, then your tone would be more serious than it would if you were giving a eulogy about a grandparent who happily lived to see his ninetieth birthday. <img> Consider the audience. Write the eulogy with the deceased's family and loved ones in mind. Dwell on the positive, but be honest. If the person was difficult or inordinately negative, avoid talking about that or allude to it gently, as in \"He had his demons, which were a constant battle.\" Make sure you don't say anything that would offend, shock, or confuse the audience.\nFor example, don't make any jokes or comments about the deceased that would be a mystery to the majority of the crowd. <img> Briefly introduce yourself. Even if most people in the audience know you, it's still important to introduce yourself. If you're related to the deceased, describe how; if not, say a few words about how and when you met. <img> State the basic information about the deceased. Though your eulogy doesn't have to read like an obituary or give all of the basic information about the life of the deceased, you should touch on a few key points, such as what his family life was like, what his career achievements were, and what hobbies and interests mattered the most to him. You can find a way of mentioning this information while praising or remembering the deceased.\nWrite down the names of the family members especially closed to the deceased. You may forget their names on the big day because you're overwhelmed by sadness, so it's advisable to have them on hand.\nMake sure you say something specific about the family life of the deceased -- this would be very important to his family. <img> Use specific examples to describe the deceased. Avoid reciting a list of qualities that the person possesses. Instead, mention a quality and then illustrate it with a story. It is the stories that bring the person--and that quality--to life. Talk to as many people as you can to get their impressions, memories, and thoughts about the deceased, and then write down as many memories of your own as you can. Look for a common theme that unites your ideas, and try to illustrate this theme through specific examples.\nIf the deceased is remembered for being kind, talk about the time he helped a homeless man get back on his feet.\nIf the deceased is known for being a prankster, mention his famous April Fool's prank.\nPretend that a stranger is listening to your eulogy. Would he get a good sense of the person you're describing without ever meeting him just from your words? <img> Be concise and well-organized. Outline the eulogy before you start writing. Brainstorm all the possible areas (personality traits, interests, biographical info) to talk about and write them down. When you're ready to write, cover each area in a logical order. Give the eulogy a beginning, middle, and end. Avoid rambling or, conversely, speaking down to people. You may have a sterling vocabulary, but dumb it down for the masses just this once.\nThe average eulogy is about 3-5 minutes long. That should be enough for you to give a meaningful speech about the deceased. Remember that less is more; you don't want to try the patience of the audience during such a sad occasion. <img> Get feedback. Once you're written the eulogy and feel fairly confident in what you've written, have some close friends or family members who know the deceased well read it to make sure that it's not only accurate, but that it does well with capturing the essence of the deceased. They'll also be able to see if you've said anything inappropriate, forgotten something important, or wrote anything that was confusing or difficult to understand.\nYou can also ask your friends or family members to edit your eulogy. Though it doesn't need to have perfect grammar since no one else will be reading it, your friends or family members can help you add smoother transitions or remove repetitive phrasing. <img> ",
"Rehearse the eulogy before the big day. Read the draft of your eulogy aloud. If you have time and the inclination, read it to someone as practice. Words sound differently when read aloud than on paper. If you have inserted humor, get feedback from someone about its appropriateness and effectiveness. Remember, writing is 90% rewriting, so expect to revise your work several times before it shines.\nRehearsing the eulogy will also help you learn to control your emotions and not get choked up over the speech.\nTry memorizing as much of the speech as you can, or even just reading from notes. Though you should have something to fall back on if you forgot what you were going to say, your words will sound more heartfelt if you're not reading every sentence right off the page. <img> Have a standby. Though you should hope that you're emotionally prepared to give the speech on the big day, you should have a close friend or family member who has read the eulogy be prepared to read it for you in case you're too choked up to read it. Though you probably won't need one, you'll feel more relaxed just knowing that you have a backup if you need one. <img> Relax. Before you speak, calm yourself by realizing everyone in attendance is there to support you. It may help to have a glass of water with you on the podium to help you maintain your composure. Just know that everyone will appreciate your efforts and admire you for having written and given a eulogy. You can't fail.\nTell yourself you're not there to win a speech-giving contest or to impress anyone. You're there to convey your heartfelt feelings about the deceased and that's it. <img> Use a conversational tone. Talk or read your eulogy to the audience as if you are talking to friends. Make eye contact. Pause. Go slowly if you want. Connect with your audience and share the moment with them; after all, you're not an entertainer, you're one of them. There's no need to be formal when you're surrounded by loved ones who share your grief.\nRemember to sound like yourself, not some formal version of yourself. You can use a conversational tone as long as you don't use inappropriate language or too much slang that might confuse the older members of the audience. <img> "
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"Locate your core muscles so you can better activate them. Your core includes your abdominal, lower back, and pelvic muscles. They’re separated from your chest muscles by your diaphragm, which helps you breathe. In addition to protecting many vital organs inside your abdominal cavity, your core muscles are also responsible for helping you move the main portion, or trunk, of your body. Find your core muscles so you can focus on activating them when you exercise to get a flatter stomach.\nYour core muscles are extremely important and should always be included as part of a well-rounded exercise routine.\nThe core is one of the widest used sets of muscles in your body and yet, it is one of the muscle groups that many tend to forget to train regularly.\tEXPERT TIP\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClaudia Carberry, RD, MS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaster's Degree, Nutrition, University of Tennessee Knoxville\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClaudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian specializing in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2010.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClaudia Carberry, RD, MS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaster's Degree, Nutrition, University of Tennessee Knoxville\t\t\t\tClaudia Carberry, a Registered Dietitian, advises: \"Toning your core with ab exercises is the best way to get a flat stomach. Cardio exercise is also important for keeping weight off.\" <img> Focus on contracting your core muscles when you exercise. Whenever you work out, focus your attention on contracting the deepest abdominal muscle you have, which is called the transversus abdominis to keep yourself stable and to active your core. This is the same muscle that tenses when you cough, so coughing will help you locate it.\nContracting your core muscles will help you burn fat and give you a flat stomach.\nRemember to breathe deeply throughout each exercise whenever you work out.Warning: Stop exercising any time you feel sharp pain or have severe discomfort. <img> Do bridges to engage your hips and core muscles. Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keep your arms flat on the floor beside you so you’re in a neutral a position. Tighten your abdominal muscles, and lift your hips off of the ground. Align your knees and shoulder, and hold yourself in this position as long as you can, squeezing your glutes and core the entire time.\nLower yourself gently to the floor so you don’t injure your back or tailbone. <img> Build your ab muscles with crunches. Lie on your back and raise your feet to form a 90-degree angle with your knees and hips. Focus on your transversus abdominis and tighten all your abdominal muscles. Raise your head and shoulders off the ground while your arms are crossed over your chest. Gently lower your head and shoulders back to the floor and repeat the motion 10-15 times.\nIf it helps, you can place your feet against a surface like a wall or table to stabilize them.\nAim for 2 or 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions to work your ab muscles. <img> Try single-leg abdominal presses to build up your muscles. Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keep your back in a neutral position and tighten your abdominal muscles. Tighten your core and raise your right foot off the ground until your knee is at a 90-degree angle from the floor. Push your hand against your right knee while using your abdominal muscles to push your knee towards your hand. Keep your core tight and hold for 3 deep breaths and relax. Repeat the motion for 10-15 repetitions, and be sure to work both legs.\nChange it up a bit by placing your right hand on your left knee instead. Push your right hand against your left knee, from the inside, while pushing your left knee against your right hand. <img> Expand to the double-leg abdominal press. Try the double-leg abdominal press once you’re comfortable with the single-leg abdominal press. Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keep your back in a neutral position and tighten your abdominal muscles. Raise both legs off the floor until your knees are at a 90-degree angle. Push both hands against each knee while pushing each knee against your hands. Hold the position for 3 deep breaths, relax, and then perform the movement again for 10-15 repetitions.\nAn alternative is to place your right hand on the inside of your left knee, and your left hand on the inside of your right knee so your arms are crossed in front of you. Push outwards with your hands while pushing inwards with your knees. <img> Use rotational exercises to work out your oblique muscles. Your oblique muscles are the core muscles that run along the sides of your abdomen. To target your oblique muscles, lie on your back flat on the floor with your knees bent. Keep your back in a neutral position and tighten your abdominal muscles. While keeping your shoulders flat on the ground, let your knees fall slowly to your right. You should be able to lower your knees far enough to feel a stretch, but not to the point of discomfort. Hold for 3 deep breaths then return to the starting position and rotate to the left side. <img> Perform the quadruped to work all of your core muscles at once. Put your hands and knees on the ground with your hands directly below your shoulders. Keep your back straight and align your head and neck with it. Raise your right arm off the floor and reach it forward. Hold your arm for 3 deep breaths then relax. Do the same thing with your left arm. Then raise your right leg off the ground and try to bring it up to align with your back. Hold your leg for 3 deep breaths then relax. Do the same thing with your left leg. Repeat the sequence 5-10 times with each arm and leg.\nIn a way, this exercise is going to look like you’re trying to swim while your on your hands and knees on the ground!\nFor more of a challenge, do the same exercise but raise your right hand and left leg at the same time. Hold them both for 3 deep breaths then relax. Repeat with your left hand and right leg. <img> Use modified planks to build core stability and burn fat. Lie on your stomach, then raise yourself slightly until you’re resting on your forearms and knees and your elbows are below your shoulders and your head, neck, and back are aligned. Tighten your abdominal muscles and “push” your knees and elbows towards each other (without actually moving your elbows or knees). Hold for 3 deep breaths and relax. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times.\nAdd an extra challenge by raising your right arm instead of “pushing” your knees and elbows together. Hold your right arm up for 3 deep breaths, then relax. Repeat the same exercise with your left arm. You can also try the same thing with your legs instead of your arms.\nFor even more of a challenge, try this exercise while raising your right arm and your left leg. Hold them both for 3 deep breaths, then relax. Repeat the same movement with your left arm and right leg. <img> Attempt the side plank exercise to target your oblique muscles. Start by lying on your left side, then slowly raise yourself until you're resting on your left forearm with your elbow directly below your shoulder. Keep your legs straight and your shoulders, knees, and hips in alignment. Hold this position for 3 deep breaths, then relax and lower yourself to the floor. Repeat the same exercise on your right side.\nAim for 3-4 sets of 8-10 repetitions on each side.\nDon’t be disappointed if you have trouble doing this exercise at first! Keep practicing and it will become easier.\nTo increase the challenge, lift yourself up until your resting on your left hand, instead of your left forearm to raise almost your whole body off the ground, except your feet. Reach your right hand towards the ceiling, with the palm facing forwards. Hold for 3 deep breaths, then relax. Repeat the same exercise on your right side. <img> Target your lower back muscles with the superman exercise. Lie on your stomach with a towel or small cushion under your hips. Stretch out both arms in front of you and both legs behind you — like you're Superman flying through the air! Raise your right arm off the floor and hold for 3 deep breaths, then relax. Repeat the same thing with your left arm. Then raise your right leg off the ground and hold for 3 deep breaths. Repeat with your left leg.\nFeel free to play the Superman theme song in your head while doing this! <img> ",
"Perform the medicine ball plank to increase core stability. While on your knees, place your hands on a medicine ball on the ground in front of you. Push yourself up on the medicine ball with your hands, and place your feet slightly apart while balancing on your toes. Hold the position, keeping your neck, head, and back aligned, for 10 seconds. Try to build yourself up until you’re able maintain this position for 30 seconds. <img> Do seated Russian twists build up your oblique muscles. Sit on the ground with your legs and feet in front of you, then lift your feet off the ground until you’re holding them slightly suspended in the air. Choose a medicine ball that’s an appropriate weight and hold it in your hands. Keep your feet elevated, rotate your shoulders to the right, and touch the medicine ball to the ground on your right side. Repeat the movement to your left side. Move the medicine bal from side to side for 20-30 repetitions. Repeat 5 times on each side, then relax. <img> Bounce a medicine ball off of a wall and catch it to work your core. Stand near a strong wall with your feel hip-width apart. Put your left foot about 1 foot (0.30 m) in front of your right foot. Hold the medicine ball in both hands with your arms slightly bent, and swing the ball over your right hip towards the wall. Catch the ball when it bounces back, and repeat the movement at least 4 more times. Then, perform the exercise on the other side.\nTip: You can also perform this exercise with another person. They can catch the medicine ball and throw it back, rather than have it bounce off a wall. <img> Slam the medicine ball on the ground to build explosive muscle. Stand up straight with your feet beside each other and your knees slightly bent. Hold the medicine ball in both hands, bring it back above and behind your head and then throw it towards the floor as hard as you can. Catch the ball when it bounces back and repeat the movement at least 4 more times.\nImagine you're holding a watermelon or pumpkin and are trying to smash it. <img> Squat while you’re holding an exercise ball to build muscle and burn fat. Hold the exercise ball in your hands directly in front of you. Keep your back straight, bend your knees until your thighs are parallel with the ground, and reach your arms out straight in front of you. Hold the position with the ball in front of you for 3 deep breaths, then stand up. <img> Perform walking planks with a medicine ball to engage your core. Place the exercise ball on the ground, then lie down on top of it with your feet and hands touching the ground. The exercise ball will be under your belly. Walk forwards on your hand, rolling on the ball, until the ball is under your thighs. Keep your arms aligned with your shoulders while you hold yourself up. Hold for as long as you can, then repeat 4 more times.\nFor an extra challenge, roll slightly forwards once you’re in position so that the ball moves under your shins, instead of your thighs so your shoulders are in front of your hands. <img> Try a reverse crunch with an exercise ball. Lie on your stomach on an exercise ball, with your hands and feet touching the ground. Walk forward on your hands until the exercise ball is under your thighs. Your shoulders and hands should be aligned. Move your legs so that your knees are on the exercise ball, instead of your thighs and you’re kneeling on the ball with your hands on the floor so you’re tilted downwards. Use your abdominal muscles to bring your knees towards your chest and hold for 3 breaths. Repeat 4 more times. <img> Do abdominal crunches with an exercise ball. Sit on the exercise ball, with your feet flat on the ground in front of you. Your knees should be bent at a 90 degree angle, and your back should be kept straight at all times. Place your arms across your chest and tighten your abdominal muscles. Lean backward and hold the position for 3 deep breaths to allow the weight of the exercise ball to add extra stress to your abdominal muscles. Repeat at least 4 more times. <img> Attempt the bridge exercise on an exercise ball. Lie on a mat, on your back, with your shins on top of an exercise ball. Place your hands, palms down, to your sides. While holding your abdominal muscles tight, raise your hips until your legs, body, and shoulders are a straight line. Hold for 3 deep breaths and relax. Repeat 4 more times.\nTo add an extra component to this exercise, raise 1 of your legs at a time while in the lifted position and hold for 3 deep breaths.\nFor an even greater challenge, place your heels on the exercise ball, instead of your shins. <img> Raise an exercise ball with your legs to work your ab muscles. Lay on a mat, on your back, with your legs resting on an exercise ball. Move your legs so they’re about hip-width apart and then squeeze your legs together so they grip the ball between them. While holding your abdominal muscles tight, lift the ball up off the ground and hold for 3 deep breaths, then relax. Repeat 4 more times to allow the added weight of the exercise ball to strengthen your abdominal muscles.\nTo increase the challenge of this exercise, rotate your legs to the right or left while you’re holding the ball in the air, and hold for 3 deep breaths. Don’t rotate your legs too far, just enough to feel the pull of your core muscles. <img> Do oblique crunches with an exercise ball. Lie on a mat on your right side and put the exercise ball between your legs. Prop yourself up on your right forearm. While holding your abdominal muscles tight, and keeping the ball between your legs, lift your legs up off the floor. Hold in that position for 3 deep breaths, using the exercise ball to challenge your muscles, then relax. Repeat 4 more times on your right side, then switch and do the same thing on your left side. <img> ",
"Take a Pilates class to burn calories and tone your muscles. Pilates is a type of exercise routine that includes increasing your flexibility, strength, and endurance. Pilates focuses almost completely on your core muscles and is an excellent aerobic workout, which will strengthen your muscles and burn belly fat. While there is pilates-related equipment available, it is not required for most of the poses. All you really need is a floor and a mat.\nPilates classes are offered in a variety of settings, including through many local gyms, YMCAs, and city-run exercise programs.\nYouTube is also a good source for Pilates if you want to work out at home. <img> Sign up for a yoga class to improve your flexibility and muscle tone. While many yoga poses help with flexibility and balance, many will also challenge and strengthen your legs and core muscles. The meditative aspect of yoga also help with your stress levels and blood pressure.\nYoga classes can be found at dedicated yoga studios and local gyms.\nSearch online for virtual yoga classes that you can take in your own home. <img> Practice Tai Chi to strengthen your core muscles.Tai Chi is a set of exercises based on self-defense that blend together into 1 fluid motion that was developed in ancient China. It is very much like mediation, except that you’re moving. Tai Chi requires you to tense your muscles, focus your breathing, and synchronize the motions to perform the various poses, which will help to build and tone your muscles.\nTai Chi can lower your stress and anxiety, build up your aerobic abilities, improve your energy, stamina, balance, flexibility, and agility.\nTai Chi is often offered at a number of places in your community, including local gyms, city recreation programs, and even senior centers. <img> Hire a personal trainer if you can afford it. If you’re really serious about having a flat stomach, and you have sufficient funds, hire a personal trainer. They’ll be able to put together a diet and exercise program that will flatten your stomach.\nMost personal trainers work through health centers and local gyms, which means you will also require a membership to whatever place your personal trainer works from.Tip: Choose a personal trainer that has been certified by one of many certifying bodies such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), or the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). <img> ",
"Eat the recommended daily servings of each food group every day. Food is divided into 4 groups: vegetables and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives, and meat and alternatives. Your gender and age will determine exactly how many servings of each group you will need each day. You can see the recommended number of food guide servings per day, per gender and per age group here.\nAbdominal muscles are mostly impacted by your diet. Remember that a balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains and healthy fats is essential to creating a killer stomach.\nA “serving” differs depending on the food group and the type of food.\nExamples of 1 serving of fruits or vegetables are: ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of juice, 1 cup (240 mL) of raw vegetables, or 1 piece of fruit.\nExamples of 1 serving of grains are: 1 slice of bread, 1/2 a bagel, pita, or tortilla, or ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of cooked rice or pasta.\nExamples of 1 serving of milk products are: 1 cup (240 mL) of milk and ⁄4 cup (180 mL) of yogurt.\nExamples of 1 serving of meat products are: ⁄4 cup (180 mL) of cooked beans, two eggs, 2 tablespoons (32 grams) of peanut butter, or ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of cooked fish, chicken, or other lean meat. <img> Determine what your caloric intake should be per day. Healthy eating includes the recommended daily servings, regardless of the number of calories you’re aiming to eat. Which items you select from each food group to meet your daily requirements will differ depending on whether you're trying to maintain your weight, gain weight, or lose weight. Search for an online calorie calculator to determine your caloric needs.\nIf you want to maintain your weight, you need to eat as many calories as you burn every day.\nIf you want to gain weight and build muscle, you need to eat more calories than your body burns every day.\nIf you want to lose weight, you need to eat less calories than your body burns every day.Tip: To lose 1 pound of body fat, you need to consume 3,500 less calories than you burn. The healthy way to do this is over the course of a week, at minimum. This means you want to eat 500 less calories than you burn every day. <img> Plan your meals in advance to make eating healthy more convenient. Plan all of your meals in advance so you can ensure you’re meeting all your recommended daily servings of all the food groups. Planning ahead also allows you to know exactly what you need to buy at the grocery store, helping you to avoid browsing and buying unhealthy items.\nIf you’re trying to lose weight, your planning process could also include calorie calculations for each meal, and each day. <img> Ensure at least half of your grains are whole grains. When buying grain products, whether at a grocery store or a restaurant, choose the whole grain versions. Many products such as rice, pasta, cereal, and breads come in a whole grain variety.\nThe same concepts work if you’re baking. Choose whole wheat or other types of whole grain flour. <img> Consume low-fat versions of dairy products. Most milk and dairy products come in “regular” and “low-fat” versions. Drink skim or 1% milk and try to drink at least 2 cups (470 mL) of milk every day. Also consider buying milk that has added vitamin D. Use lower fat cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Look for low-fat yogurt, and those made without added sugar. <img> Eat lean meats and more meat alternatives. Buy the lean versions, or trim the extra fat from your meat before you cook it. Roast, bake, or poach your meat instead of frying it. Eat at least two servings of fish every week for the healthy fats and consider adding more meat alternatives to your diet, such as beans and tofu. <img> "
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"Take your turkey out of the freezer and unwrap it. Use scissors to cut the netting and plastic off the turkey. Leave the bag of giblets inside the turkey for now. <img> Put the turkey on a roasting rack inside of a roasting pan. The turkey should be breast-side up on the rack in the pan.\nIt's important that you use a roasting rack so the heat in the oven can circulate around the entire turkey. <img> Preheat the oven to 325 °F (163 °C). If there are multiple racks in the oven, remove all of them except for the one that's in the bottom third of the oven. That way there will be enough room for the turkey. <img> Place the frozen turkey in the oven and let it thaw for 2 and a half hours. Avoid opening the oven during this time so heat doesn’t escape. After 2 and a half hours, the turkey should be mostly thawed and have a golden brown color.\nDon’t worry about seasoning your turkey yet — seasoning won’t stick to a frozen turkey. You can season the turkey later after it thaws for a couple of hours in the oven. <img> Use a meat thermometer to check the turkey’s temperature after it’s thawed. Stick the thermometer in the breast or thighs and give it a few seconds to read the temperature. At this point, the turkey should be around 100–125 °F (38–52 °C).\nIf the temperature is lower than 100–125 °F (38–52 °C), let the turkey continue to roast and check on it periodically until it’s up to temperature. <img> ",
"Take the bag of giblets out of the neck of the turkey. The giblets are the organs of the turkey that are bagged and stuffed in the turkey’s neck by the butcher. Now that the turkey is partially thawed, you should be able to pull the giblets out so you can discard them (or make gravy with them). <img> Brush ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of melted butter onto the turkey with a basting brush. Coating the turkey with butter will make it more flavorful. If you don't have butter, you can use olive oil instead. <img> Season the turkey with salt and pepper. Start with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of salt and pepper and gradually add more if it's not enough to cover the whole turkey. Sprinkle the seasonings onto the top of the turkey and then gently rub them in with your fingers. \nYou can also use other kinds of seasonings, like rosemary, thyme, and sage. <img> ",
"Roast the turkey for 1.5-5 more hours depending on its weight. The more your turkey weighs, the longer you’ll need to roast it for. You can find out how much your turkey weighs by checking the plastic wrapping that it came in.\n8–12 pounds (3.6–5.4 kg): roast for 1.5-2 more hours.\n12–14 pounds (5.4–6.4 kg): roast for 2-3 more hours.\n14–20 pounds (6.4–9.1 kg): roast for 3-4 more hours.\n20–24 pounds (9.1–10.9 kg): roast for 4-5 more hours. <img> Check on the turkey every hour. When you check on the turkey, check its temperature with the thermometer to make sure it’s going up. You can also brush on more melted butter or oil to give it more flavor. If the turkey looks like it’s burning or getting too crisp, cover the top with aluminum foil. <img> Take the turkey out of the oven once it reaches 165 °F (74 °C). Your turkey will be fully cooked and safe to eat at this temperature. Check the temperature with the thermometer at multiple depths in different places to make sure the whole turkey is cooked through.\nCheck the center of the turkey with the thermometer since it will take the longest to cook. <img> Let the turkey cool for 30 minutes before serving. After 30 minutes, your turkey should be cool enough to carve and serve. Carve the turkey and serve it with stuffing, mashed potatoes, or your other favorite sides. <img> "
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"Draw a vertical line connecting the 2 rays of the angle. To determine the number of degrees in an acute angle, connect the 2 rays to form a triangle. Line up the short end of your ruler with the bottom ray, then draw a vertical line intersecting the other ray using the long side of your ruler.\nThe vertical line creates a right triangle. The angle formed by the adjacent side (the bottom ray of the angle) of the triangle and the opposite side (the vertical line) measures 90 degrees. <img> Measure the length of the adjacent side to find the run. Place the end of your ruler at the vertex of the angle. Measure the length of the adjacent side from the vertex to the point where it intersects with the opposite side.\nThis amount is the run value in your slope equation, where slope = rise/run. If you measured 7, your equation at this point would be \"slope = rise/7.\" <img> Measure the length of the opposite side to find the rise. Set the short end of your ruler flush against the adjacent side of the triangle. Measure the length of the vertical line from the point where it meets the adjacent side to the point where it meets the upper ray of the angle (the hypotenuse of your triangle).\nThis amount is the rise value in your slope equation. If you measured 5, you would fill in your equation so that \"slope = 5/7.\" <img> Divide rise by run to find the slope of the angle. The slope is the steepness of the diagonal line, or hypotenuse, of your triangle. Once you know this number, you can calculate the degrees of your acute angle.\nTo continue the example, the equation \"slope = 5/7\" would yield \"slope = 0.71428571.\"Tip: Don't round the number before calculating the degrees in the angle – it could decrease the accuracy of the result. <img> Use your calculator to determine the degrees of the angle. Type the value for slope into your scientific calculator, then press the inverse tan button (tan). This will give you the degrees of the angle.\nTo continue the example, with a slope of 0.71428571, the angle is 35.5 degrees. <img> ",
"Extend the bottom ray of the angle in a straight line. Mark your vertex with a dot, then use the long side of your ruler to draw a straight line to the left of the vertex. The bottom ray of the angle should be a single long line that extends below the open top ray of the angle.\nMake sure your line is perfectly straight. If it is angled up or down, it will ruin the accuracy of your equation.Tip: if you're working on unlined paper, you can line up the short end of your ruler with the side of the paper to make sure your line extension is straight. <img> Draw a vertical line connecting the top ray and the line. Line up the short end of your ruler with the bottom ray at a point where the long side crosses the top ray. Follow the long side to draw a line straight up from the bottom ray that connects the two.\nEffectively, you have created a small right angle underneath the obtuse angle you want to measure, turning the top ray of the obtuse angle into the hypotenuse of your right angle. <img> Measure the length of the bottom line from the vertex. Place your ruler below the bottom line, with the beginning at the vertical line creating the right angle. Measure the length from that point of intersection to the vertex of the original angle.\nYou're determining the slope for the angle of the acute triangle, which you can use to calculate the degrees in the acute angle. The bottom line is the run value in the equation \"slope = rise/run.\" <img> Measure the length of the vertical line. Line up the short end of your ruler with the bottom line of the small acute triangle. Read up the ruler to the point where the vertical line meets the open ray of your obtuse angle. This is the length of your vertical line.\nThe length of your vertical line is the rise value in the equation \"slope = rise/run.\" Once you know the values for both rise and run, you can calculate the slope of the acute angle. <img> Find the slope of the acute angle. Divide the rise value by the run value to determine the slope of the acute angle. You'll use this value to calculate the degrees of the acute angle.\nFor example, the equation \"slope = 2/4\" would yield \"slope = 0.5.\" <img> Calculate the degrees of the acute angle. Enter your slope value in your scientific calculator, then press the inverse tan button (tan). The value displayed is the number of degrees in the acute angle.\nTo continue the example, if your slope is 0.5, the acute angle is a 26.565-degree angle. <img> Subtract the degrees of the acute angle from 180. A flat line is a straight angle with 180 degrees. Since you drew a straight line, the sum of the acute angle you calculated and the obtuse angle will be 180 degrees. Subtracting the degrees of the acute angle from 180 will give you the degrees of your obtuse angle.\nTo continue the example, if you have an acute angle of 26.565 degrees, you have an obtuse angle of 153.435 degrees (180 – 26.565 = 153.435). <img> ",
"Identify the smaller acute angle associated with the reflex angle. A reflex angle has more than 180 degrees but fewer than 360. This means that if you look at the reflex angle, you'll also see an acute angle inside the rays of the reflex angle.\nBy determining the degrees of the acute angle, you can calculate the degrees in the reflex angle. You can use the basic slope equation and the inverse tangent function on your scientific calculator to find the degrees in the acute angle.Tip: If you get confused because the angle is upside down, turn your paper and ignore the reflex angle until the last step. <img> Draw a vertical line connecting the rays of the acute angle. Line up the short end of your ruler with the ray of the angle that is horizontal rather than diagonal. Then draw a vertical line that meets the horizontal ray of the angle.\nThe horizontal line becomes the adjacent side of your triangle, and the vertical line becomes the opposite side of the acute angle you want to measure. <img> Measure the rise and the run of the acute angle. In the equation \"slope = rise/run,\" the rise is the length of the vertical line, or opposite side of your triangle. The run is the length of the horizontal line, or adjacent side of your triangle.\nMeasure the horizontal line from the vertex to the point where it meets the vertical line. Measure the vertical line from the point where it meets the horizontal line to the point where it meets the diagonal line. <img> Divide rise by run to find the slope of the acute angle. Plug the values you found for the length of the vertical and horizontal lines into your slope equation. When you divide the length of the vertical line by the length of the horizontal line, you'll get the slope for the angle.\nFor example, if your horizontal line measured 8 and your vertical line measured 4, your equation would be \"slope = 4/8.\" The slope of your angle would be 0.5. <img> Use your calculator to find the degrees of the acute angle. Type the value you got for the slope of the angle into your scientific calculator, then press the inverse tangent button (tan). The value displayed is the degrees of the smaller acute angle.\nTo continue the example, if your slope is 0.5, the acute angle would measure 26.565 degrees. <img> Subtract the degrees of the acute angle from 360. A circle has 360 degrees. Since a reflex angle is an angle of more than 180 degrees, you relate it as a portion of a circle. The degrees of the reflex angle and the degrees of the smaller acute angle would add up to 360.\nTo continue the example, if the smaller acute angle measures 26.565 degrees, the reflex angle would measure 333.435 degrees. <img> "
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How to Read a Urine Dipstick | [
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"Cleanse the urinary opening with sterile wipes. It’s important to get rid of any bacteria on the opening that may contaminate your urine and invalidate the test. If you don’t have sterile wipes, use soap and warm water to clean the area.\nWomen should spread their labia and clean the area from front to back. Men should clean the tip of their penis before performing the test.\nYou can usually find sterile wipes at any pharmacy or store that sells home medical supplies. <img> Fill the sterile container halfway full with urine collected midstream. Begin to urinate into the toilet, then place the container underneath the urine stream. Fill the container with at least 1 to 2 fluid ounces (30 to 59 mL), then finish urinating into the toilet if needed.\nThis method is referred to as the “clean-catch” method and ensures the most accurate test results possible by avoiding contamination by organisms on the skin.\nYou may also see urine collected in this manner called “mid-stream urine.” <img> Submerge the test strip in the urine so that all test zones are immersed. Each of the strips on the dipstick need to be completely exposed to the urine in order to obtain accurate results. Don’t worry about submerging the stick for any set length of time, unless the manufacturer’s instructions specifically tell you to.\nIn fact, it’s typically recommended that you avoid leaving the dipstick in the urine for too long, as this may impact the test results.\nYou can buy urine dipsticks at any pharmacy or drug store.\nFor best results, test the urine as soon as possible after it leaves the body.Warning: Avoid touching the test zones with your hands when you go to submerge the dipstick. You may inadvertently transfer bacteria from your hands onto the strip. <img> Remove the test strip and gently tap it on the side of the container. Remove the dipstick from the urine as soon as all of the test zones have been completely submerged. Tap it once or twice on the side of the container to make sure that any excess urine on the stick is removed.\nBe sure you don’t shake the dipstick or tap it too forcefully. <img> Hold the strip horizontally for at least 30 seconds or more. Holding the dipstick horizontally will prevent the urine from running down the side of the stick and contaminating different test zones. Depending on what you’re testing, you may need to hold the strip for a longer period of time before reading the results.\nFor example, if you’re testing your urine’s bilirubin content, you may only need to wait 30 seconds to get test results. However, if you’re testing for blood or nitrites in the urine, you may need to wait 60 seconds.\nThe color chart will probably include instructions for how long you have to wait to get results for each test zone. <img> ",
"Use the color chart that came with your dipstick to read the results. Packages of dipsticks typically come with a helpful color chart (usually located on the strip container) that indicates what different colors on the dipstick mean. The rows are on the chart will correspond to a particular test strip on each dipstick.\nFor example, a row labeled “pH” or “Acidity” that begins with a light pink square indicates that the light pink test strip on your dipstick measures your urine’s pH level.\nThe color chart is usually displayed on the package itself, although it may also be provided in the form of a separate sheet. <img> Check the pH row to determine your urine’s acidity. Urine is usually acidic, with a typical range of 5.0 to 8.0. A high acidity level may indicate some kind of kidney disorder, such as the formation of urinary stones. A low acidity level (i.e., below 5.0) may point to a urinary tract infection (UTI).\nNote that your urine’s acidity level may also be influenced by your diet. Eating a lot of protein may make your urine more acidic, while eating a lot of dairy or vegetables may make your urine less acidic.\nCertain medications, such as urinary acidifiers, may also impact the pH level of your urine.Tip: To avoid interfering with the results of your dipstick test, avoid eating a lot of protein, vegetables, or dairy products in the 24 hours leading up to your exam. <img> Look at the color of the concentration row to see if you’re dehydrated. This row may also be called “Specific Gravity.” A higher than normal concentration typically occurs when you’re not getting enough fluids.\nThe normal range of specific gravity is 1.001 to 1.035.\nThis test strip specifically measures the concentration of particles in your urine.\nUrine that is less concentrated than normal may be the result high fluid intake, diabetes, kidney disease, or an inability to produce antidiuretic hormone. <img> Refer to the protein row to gauge how healthy your kidneys are. The amount of protein in a typical healthy person’s urine is so low that it doesn’t even register on a test strip. Therefore, if your dipstick registers a significant amount of protein in your urine, this may be a sign of a problem with your kidneys.\nThis depends in part on how much protein is present in your urine. A small amount of protein isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. If you detect protein in your urine, the best thing to do is to get it checked out by a doctor just to be safe.\nProtein in the urine may be caused by urinary tract infection, kidney damage, hypertension, diabetes, or pre-eclampsia. <img> Note whether your urine’s sugar content may point to diabetes. Sugar or glucose in your urine may be caused by endocrine abnormality, which itself may be the result of diabetes. However, the presence of sugar in your urine is not enough to make a full diagnosis, so see your doctor for further testing.\nFor instance, a high sugar content in urine can also be caused by pregnancy or by taking corticosteroids.\nThe presence of ketones in your urine may also indicate diabetes. Like with protein, the amount of glucose and ketones in a healthy person’s urine ought to be so low that a dipstick wouldn’t even register them. <img> Check the color on the bilirubin row to assess your liver health. Bilirubin is the product of red blood cell breakdown. Normally, bilirubin is processed and removed by your liver. Therefore, if bilirubin is showing up in your urine, this may indicate that your liver isn’t functioning properly.\nBilirubin in the urine may also be caused by a problem with the drainage of bile into the gut, since bilirubin normally becomes part of your body’s bile. <img> Read the nitrite and leukocytes rows for evidence of a UTI. Nitrites and leukocytes, which are a product of white blood cells, are typically present when your body is fighting an infection. However, leukocytes in your urine may also point to a problem with your kidneys, so it’s best to get an official diagnosis if you either of these substances show up on your dipstick.\nNote that you can also have a urinary tract infection without having high levels of either nitrites or leukocytes. Do not rely on a dipstick test alone for an official diagnosis. <img> Look at the blood row for signs of more serious health problems. In a healthy person, there should not be any detectable amount of blood in the urine. There are many potential causes of blood showing up in your urine, so it’s important to see a doctor if this is the case. Some potential causes of blood in the urine include:\nUrinary tract infection\nKidney disease\nInflammatory lesions of the urinary tract\nRenal damage\nKidney stones <img> Speak with a doctor to get an official diagnosis. Although a dipstick urinalysis can point to a specific illness or other medical problem, other tests will likely need to be performed in order to officially diagnose any issue you may be dealing with. Take a photo of your dipstick or write down the information on it so you can tell the doctor exactly what your test indicated.\nNote that your doctor may have you perform another dipstick urinalysis in their office in order to confirm the accuracy of your own test results.\nIf you have abnormal dipstick readings and other issues like difficulty urinating or increased frequency, your doctor might prescribe antibiotics. <img> "
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"Open the Music section of your iTunes library. You can open this by clicking the musical note button in the top-left corner of iTunes 12.\nIf you're using an iOS device, open the iTunes Store app. <img> Click the \"iTunes Store\" tab. This will load the iTunes Music Store. <img> Click the \"Free on iTunes\" link in the menu on the right. You may have to scroll down to see it.\nIf you are using the iOS iTunes Store app, scroll to the very bottom of the main Store page and tap \"Free on iTunes\" in the \"Music Quick Links\" section. <img> Browse the selection of free music and TV shows. You can click the \"See All\" link next to each category to see all the available titles.\nApple rotates the selection of free content weekly. <img> Tap or click the \"Get\" button to begin downloading the content. Note that you may first have to open the album or TV season to find the free item, as usually only one song from an album or episode from a season is free. <img> Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted. If you don't have one, you can tap or click \"Create Apple ID\" to create one for free without a credit card. <img> Wait for your content to download. Once you tap \"Get\" and sign in with an Apple ID, the item will begin downloading to whatever device you're currently using. <img> ",
"Open the App Store app on your iOS device, or open the App Store in iTunes on your computer. If you're using the computer, click the \"...\" button in the upper-right corner, select \"Apps\", and then click the \"App Store\" tab. <img> Tap \"Top Charts\" at the bottom of the screen. This will load a list of the most popular apps on the store.\nIf you're using the iTunes program on your computer, click the \"Top Free Apps\" link on the right side of the window. You may have to scroll down to find it. <img> Scroll through the \"Top Free\" chart. These are all of the most popular free apps available.\nIf an app offers the ability to purchase this for real money, it will say \"In-App Purchases\" underneath the Get button. <img> Browse through the various categories. The \"Top Free\" chart is the only place that consolidates free apps on the App Store, but there are thousands of free apps available in every category of the store. <img> Tap or click the \"Get\" button to begin downloading a free app. <img> Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted. If you don't have one, you can tap or click \"Create Apple ID\" to create one for free without a credit card. <img> Wait for your app to download. Once you tap \"Get\" and sign in with an Apple ID, the item will begin downloading to whatever device you're currently using. <img> ",
"Open iTunes and select the Movies section. You can open this by clicking the film strip button in the upper-left corner of the iTunes 12 window. <img> Click the \"Theatrical Trailers\" link in the \"Movies Quick Links\" section on the right side of the screen. You may need to scroll down to see it. <img> Browse through the trailers to find one you want to watch. The front page will list all of the featured trailers.\nYou can click the \"Calendar\" button to see trailers organized by release date.\nThe \"Top 25\" section will show the top 25 most-watched trailers. It will also show trailers from box office leaders, as well as top-reviewed movies from Rotten Tomatoes and iTunes.\nThe \"In Theaters\" section will use your location to show you movies you can see at your local theater.\nThe \"Browse\" section will allow you to look through all the trailers, sorted by genre and studio. <img> Open the trailer you want to download. Depending on the title you select, there may be multiple trailers and clips to pick from. <img> Click the \"Download\" link underneath the \"Play\" button for the trailer you want. <img> Select the quality you want to download. You can usually pick between 720p and 1080p. Both are high-definition, but 1080p will be the best quality (and also the larger file). <img> Wait for the trailer to download. You can monitor the progress at the top of the iTunes window. <img> Watch the trailer. Your new trailer will be available in your My Movies library. <img> "
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"Choose a spray for furniture or a liquid for wood floors. All-purpose wood cleaner removes light dirt and crayon marks from wood. Plus, it adds a little shine and protective coating. Spritz the cleaner onto wooden furniture, cabinets, or tables and wipe it off with a cloth. If you're getting marks off a wooden floor, squirt the liquid cleaner and mop it up with a dry cloth.\nYou buy all-purpose wood cleaners that leave a high level of shine. This can really make your furniture stand out. <img> ",
"Reach for liquid dish soap to remove light crayon marks. If the crayon marks aren't very bright, try simply cleaning it with a soapy solution. Mix a few drops of liquid dish soap into a bowl of warm water and dip a cloth into it. Rub the soapy cloth over the crayon marks to remove the mess from your table, floor, or furniture.\nTry liquid dish soap, so you don't leave oily residue on the floor or cabinets. <img> ",
"Baking soda is slightly abrasive, so it can lift crayon marks from wood. If soapy water didn't do the trick, mix 1 tablespoon (14 g) of baking powder with enough water to make a paste-like mixture. Spread the paste on the crayon and scrub it with an old toothbrush. This works well for small marks on cabinets or tables.\nBaking soda should still be gentle enough to use on finished wood, but you can always test the paste in an inconspicuous spot first. <img> ",
"Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can lift tough or stubborn stains. Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are essentially super fine sandpaper blocks. Rub a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser over your crayon stain, but stop as soon as the crayon is lifted or you could remove the finish on the wood, especially if the mark is on a cabinet or table.\nIf you're getting rid of crayon from unfinished wood, it's fine to use a very fine sandpaper sheet. For instance, rub 220- to 400-grit sandpaper on the crayon mark. <img> ",
"Use vinegar to naturally break down the crayon stain. Dip a cloth in water and add a few drops of white vinegar, or just spray white vinegar directly onto the stain if you already have it in a spray bottle. Rub the crayon stain with the cloth until the color is gone.\nThe vinegar smell is strong at first, but it disappears once it dries. <img> ",
"Work non-gel toothpaste into the wood to lift minor stains. Squirt white toothpaste onto a cloth and rub it onto the crayon marks. The toothpaste is slightly abrasive and it can break down the wax on your wooden furniture or table.\nCheck that the toothpaste is non-whitening since you don't want ingredients that will lighten or discolor the wood. <img> ",
"Spread water-displacing lubricants to break up tough crayon stains. The product gets into the crayon wax, so you have an easier time rubbing it away. Squirt a lubricant like WD-40 onto a cloth and wipe it onto the floor, furniture, table, or cabinet. Keep rubbing until the crayon lifts off of the wood.\nYou might have lubricant left on the wood. To clean it, wipe the wood with a soapy cloth. <img> ",
"Mayonnaise and a little elbow grease can remove crayon from finished wood. Mayo works a bit like lubricant—the fats can penetrate the stain, so you can get the crayon out. Just dab a cloth into some mayonnaise and spread it on the crayon. Let it sit for at least a few minutes before you scrub it away.\nIt's totally fine to use light mayonnaise although you'll need to let it sit longer to have an effect. <img> ",
"Scrub stubborn crayon stains with lemon oil to break down the wax. Pour lemon essential oil onto a paper towel or soft cloth and rub it onto the crayon marks. Put a little pressure onto the wood as you scrub, so you lift the crayon.\nIf the lemon oil doesn't do the trick, add a drop of olive oil and repeat the process.\nPop on gloves or wash your hands immediately after handling the essential oil. Undiluted essential oil can irritate or damage sensitive skin. <img> ",
"Place ice on melted crayon to harden it, so you can pop the wax off. Get rid of the excess wax by pressing an ice cube directly onto the wax. Once the wax hardens, take a spatula or knife and carefully pop the wax off of the wood.\nTo prevent scratches, use a plastic spatula or knife and avoid digging into the wood itself. <img> ",
"Heat the crayon marks to make them easier to remove. If you're dealing with really waxy crayons that have left thick residue, hit them with your blowdryer set to high heat. Once the wax looks soft or melted, spritz it with an all-purpose cleaner and scrub it off with a cloth. <img> "
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"Know that target shooting is good for all ages. It is a great way to bond with kids in particular. <img> Know that target shooting uses compound and recurve bows. These however, are purpose built for target shooting of arrows.\nThe recurve has one string that causes the bow to form a \"w\" shape. A longbow is simple bow that forms a \"u\" shape.\nIf you are a fan of the Hunger Games, note that Katniss uses a recurve bow. <img> Find a place to shoot. Most people will look for an archery organization or shooting range.\nTarget shooting clubs can be seen by looking at where competitions are held. Look for a range that holds a target meet in your area.\nYou can also find clubs on the FITA website.\nIf you want to shoot outside of a range, get expert advice on how to set up a target that does not endanger others. <img> Learn to shoot. Like anything, archery has some tricks and habits that it is best to learn when you start.\nAsk for lessons. It is best to get a recommendation from a friend. If you don't know anyone to ask, you can talk to the archery range supervisor about lessons and instructors.\nInstructors normally provide equipment, thus saving you the risk of buying your own before you know what you want. <img> Buy your own equipment. After a number of lessons, your instructor will aid you in buying your own gear.\nThere are many reasons not to buy equipment right away. In addition to styles of bow, you want to get the right weight and right draw length. You can take a guess what you want but many people change their mind once they get used to things. <img> ",
"Know that bow hunting uses some special equipment. In fact, some will take up bow hunting without ever doing actual hunting. <img> Know that many hunters believe that bow hunting is much more sporting than using a gun to hunt. Bow hunting takes concentration and just being good at hunting.\nIt is not a surprise that bow-hunters are more likely to subscribe to the rules of fair chase and more likely to hunt for food. <img> Know that hunting generally involves compound bows. Compound bows have a string that wraps around with the aid of cams.\nCompound bows are best for hunting because the arrow flies faster/farther and is more accurate. Compound bows often have sights that are used to visually assist the archer aiming the arrow at the target.\nCompound bow hunters use arm and chest protectors, since a compound bow string has a lot of torque and can cause injury if you don't have protection. Larger breasted women often will use a shotgun instead for this reason.\nHunting can also use a recurve bow or a longbow, but that is less common for reasons mentioned above.\nSome enjoy using a crossbow. <img> Join a bow hunting club. Hunting groups are pretty common in the USA. You can simply go to a hunting store near you and ask if they have a club.\nBow hunters will show you where they shoot. Shooting in the woods is different from being on a range, and takes getting used to. <img> Know that bringing down game with a bow and arrow is a challenge. It doesn't matter if you are shooting deer, elk, pigs/javelina or more exotic game. <img> ",
"Know that Traditional Archery is for purists. Traditional shooting uses longbows and recurve bows, but these bows use little modern technology.\nMost would learn to shoot a modern bow on a range before moving onto a more traditional bow. <img> The selection of what traditional bow to buy is very much a personal decision. Many will try to buy the most natural bow they can find. Others, will look to buy a bow similar to what their ancestors used to shoot.[[ <img> You can shoot a traditional bow on a range just like target shooting. <img> ",
"Know that Japan has a different method of traditional, longbow archery, called Kyudo.\nKyudo features extremely long longbows and very different grip compared to western archery. Instruction is essential. <img> Kyudo has not become popular outside of Japan as Karate, Judo and other martial arts have. However, is increasing in popularity recently.\nYou can find clubs on the International Kyudo and American Kyudo websites.\nKyudo equipment will be more expensive than regular archery, especially if you want to import authentic equipment from Japan. <img> "
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"This new Instagram feature adds automatic subtitles. To use the caption sticker, tap the + button at the top of the Instagram app, then select Story or Reel. Use your camera to capture a new video, or upload one from your phone or tablet. Once you’ve uploaded or recorded your video, tap the sticker button at the top of the screen and select the Captions sticker to automatically transcribe your audio into captions.\nIf you’re creating a reel, you’ll need to hit the Preview button at the bottom of the screen before you can add captions.\nYou have the option to edit the captions if you’re not happy with them. Select the caption style you like best from the options at the bottom of the screen. You can also change the text color, or add a background color behind the text, with the buttons at the top.\nIf anything is transcribed incorrectly, you can edit individual words in the captions. Double tap the caption, then tap the word you’d like to edit. <img> ",
"This feature adds simple captions to video posts. To share a video post with captions, tap the + icon at the top of the Instagram app, then select Post. Upload or capture a video, add any effects or filters you’d like, then tap Next. Scroll down and tap Advanced settings, then select Accessibility. Toggle Show Captions on, then hit the back button. Hit Share to share your video.\nYou can also add captions to video posts that you’ve already shared. Tap the menu button at the top of the video, then select Manage Captions and toggle Captions on. <img> ",
"Do this if you’d rather add captions before uploading your video. There are a variety of apps available that can automatically transcribe audio and turn it into captions. Just like with Instagram’s built-in captioning options, these apps typically allow you to edit the captions in case of errors. They may also allow a wider range of customization options, such as a variety of fonts, colors, and caption styles.\nSome popular captioning apps include Clips, Subtitles: Captions for Video, MixCaptions, and Captio.\nOnce you’ve added captions to your video using the app of your choice, upload the edited video to Instagram using the Post, Story, or Reels feature. <img> ",
"This method helps ensure that your captions are accurate. However, it’s also more complicated and time-consuming than other approaches. Open up a plain text editor such as Notepad or TextEdit. For each line of speech, or any other sounds you’d like to caption, write a sequence number, starting with 1. Under that number, write the time code for the line, marking the start and end times for when you’d like each caption to appear. Then, write the caption text. Insert a blank line after each caption. When you’re done, save the file with an .srt extension.\nThe time codes are written in the format hours:minutes:seconds,milliseconds, with the start and end times connected by an arrow with two dashes (-->). For instance, your first line might look like this:\n1\n00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,002\nThis is my first line of dialogue.\n\nOnce you’ve created your caption file, sync it to your video using a video editing app or program such as Camtasia, MovieCaptioner, or Adobe Premier. Follow the instructions in the app to import the file.\nIf you’d rather not type out all the captions by hand, you can also use a free website such as Amara.org, Subtitle Horse, or DotSub.com to automatically generate an editable caption file. To use these services, you’ll need to upload the video somewhere first and provide a link. <img> ",
"These services offer highly accurate captions. If you’re going for a really polished, professional product, there are several websites that offer closed captioning for a low fee. They typically charge a small amount of money per minute of video, and some offer more advanced features such as translations, more detailed audio descriptions, and caption customization options.\nSome popular video captioning services include Rev, GoTranscript, and 3Play Media.\nYou may have the option of getting your caption file separately or ordering a video with the captions already built in.\nDepending on how fast you want your captions—and how difficult the audio is to transcribe—you may need to pay some additional fees on top of the base charge per minute of video. <img> ",
"This is a good option for videos with no speech. If you’d prefer a simple caption that summarizes what’s happening in the video, you can easily do this during the initial posting process. Tap the + button at the top of the Instagram app, then select Post. Upload a video or capture one with your camera, then tap Next. Add any filters you like, then tap Next again. Finally, tap Write a caption and write any text you like. Tap OK, then Share.\nThis method will display a caption under your video, but won’t add it to the video itself.\nYou can also add, edit, or delete a caption after you’ve already posted it. Tap the menu button above the video, then select Edit. Make any changes you’d like to your caption, then tap Done. <img> "
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"Decide how many players there will be. Get together a group of your friends to play the game. Players should gather around a table or arrange themselves in a circle on the floor. Apples To Apples works best with 4-10 players, but some versions can be played with more. The fewer players there are, the faster paced the game will be, which can increase the hilarity.\nA deluxe “Party” version of Apples To Apples can be played by 12 or more people. <img> Shuffle the two decks of cards. Start by thoroughly shuffling both the red and green decks of cards to make sure that they are drawn in random order. Cards from each deck will be used during every individual round of play. Keep the decks separated—red cards should never be mixed with green cards within a deck.\nAlways make sure to shuffle after the conclusion of a game so that the same cards aren’t dealt and played in the next game. <img> Pick a judge for the first round. Decide among your friends who will serve as the judge for the first round of gameplay. The judge is responsible for deciding who has the best match, and therefore who wins each round. Each player has a chance to be the judge, as the position is handed off to the player on the left after each consecutive round.\nJudges may pick the winning red card for any reason. One judge might choose the strongest direct match, such as a red card reading “Scissors” for a green card reading “Sharp,” while another will favor ironic or humorous associations. These types of differences are what makes the game exciting!\nEveryone will take multiple turns as the judge, so it doesn’t much matter who starts the game off. <img> Deal seven red cards to each player. The judge will also act as the dealer. Whoever your group chooses to be the judge of the first round will deal seven red cards to each player around the table. You will replenish your red cards after every round, meaning that each player should always have seven red cards at the start of a new round. When each player has seven red cards in their hand, the game is ready to begin. \nKeep an eye on your red cards to make sure you have seven at at all times. Otherwise, you may be limiting your playable options. <img> ",
"Turn over the top green card. The judge should flip over the card at the top of the green deck and call it out to the group. Green cards bear descriptive terms that must be matched by the people, objects, places or events on the players’ red cards. The green card in play might read “Cute,” “Harmful” or “Patriotic.” These terms are designed to describe the red cards laid down by players each round.\nThere are over 749 red cards and nearly 249 green cards in the basic version of the game. That’s enough different matches for hours and hours of fun. <img> Lay down a red card to match the green card. Players will now select one of their seven red cards to associate with the word on the green card. For example, a player might play a red card reading “Babies” to match a green card reading “Cute.” There are nearly endless possible combinations of red and green cards, so get creative!\nEach player should choose a red card to play quickly to keep the game moving at a brisk pace. Cards should be played face down beside the green card.\nThe judge is the only player who will not lay down a red card. The judge changes every round, giving everyone an equal chance to play. <img> Mix up the stack of cards. After every player has laid down a red card, the judge should shuffle or mix up the stack of red cards in play. This will ensure that the judge doesn’t know who played each card. The cards should be left face down as they are rearranged.\nThere’s no need to shuffle extensively. Just reorganize the red cards until they’re out of the order in which they were laid down. <img> Decide who has the best match. Now the judge will turn over and look at each card. Whichever card the judge decides is the best match for the green card wins. The winning player will identify themselves and collect the green card from the round. The player to the left of the first round judge will become the new judge, players will take one card from the red deck to replenish their hand and the game will continue. \nThe number of green cards accumulated by the end of the game determines the winner. The official Apples To Apples rule guide suggests 8, 7, 6, 5 and 4 green cards be the winning number for games with 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 players, respectively.\nAfter the round-winning card is chosen, all red cards that have been played should be returned to the bottom of the red deck. <img> Choose a winning number of green cards. The game’s official rules recommend that players compete for a certain number of green cards in order to win. However, you can modify this number as you see fit. For instance, you might play for 10 green cards to keep the game going longer, or take a “sudden death” approach and see who can win 3 cards the fastest. The options are totally customizable, depending only on the number of players in your group and how you’d like the game to proceed.\nYou might also elect for players to replace their red cards with green cards for a winning outcome. For this to work, a player will add the green cards they’ve won to their deck after each round, meaning they’ll have fewer red cards to choose from. Once a player reaches seven green cards in their deck, they are declared the winner. <img> ",
"Match opposites in the “Crab Apple” version. Rather than finding the strongest match for each card, switch gears and play the “Crab Apple” version of the game. This requires players to play red cards that are the opposite of the green card in play. If the green card reads “Scary,” players might try to win the round with cards like “Kitten” or “Love.” Choose carefully—coming up with the right combination of cards might be trickier than you expect!\nPlaying Crab Apple effectively doubles the number of possible card associations.\nVariant versions of Apples To Apples force you to think more carefully about your card choices, breaking up the monotony of the standard games. <img> Play “Apple Potpourri.” For a more challenging and hilarious experience, try playing “Apple Potpourri.” This is when players choose a red card to play before the green card is revealed. The judge chooses the best match as usual, but the player gives up control over their card associations and the outcomes are random. Apple Potpourri can be especially fun in large groups, as there will be more options for the judge to choose from.\nApple Potpourri is a perfect alternative for groups where the judges tend to choose the most entertaining card combinations. <img> Try “2-For-1 Apples.” To up the stakes of the game and keep things interesting, make each round count double. The judge will turn over two green cards instead of just one, and players will have to choose a red card that is best described by both of the terms on the green cards. This variation of the game forces players to think more carefully about each pay, as red cards has to be associated with two different terms, and rounds are worth two green cards.\nFor the 2-For-1 Apples version of the game, you can decide whether the same number of cards is necessary to win, resulting in a quicker paced game, or whether to also double the number of green cards needed and only increase the difficulty of each round. <img> "
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"Determine how many guests you can invite. This will depend on things like the size of the venue, the purpose of the celebration, the amount of food or alcohol you’ll be providing, etc. If you’re throwing a huge bash, you may be able to invite all your best friends, close friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. You won’t need to be extremely particular about the guest list, because the more the merrier. However, you’ll have to be pickier if you’re planning a small gathering.\nIt’s best to determine a range of guests, because there’s always a chance that someone will bail on the party last minute, or do the opposite and bring an unexpected plus-one.\nFigure out a budget for your party, and determine how much each guest will cost you.\nThe venue should provide you with its maximum occupancy, so you can make sure you don't invite too many guests. <img> Consider which type of people would enjoy the party most. It makes for a great party when you invite guests who genuinely enjoy themselves. For example, if you’re hosting a soiree at an upscale restaurant, think about your friends who love trying new cuisine or are self-proclaimed “foodies.” If you’re hosting a casual backyard cookout, you may want to invite your more low-key, low maintenance friends. You get the idea!\nThis doesn’t mean to exclude good friends that may not “fit” the atmosphere you’re going for. It can certainly be fun to get them out of their comfort zones. <img> Include information in your invitation about bringing friends. If you know you have plenty of room for all your guests and then some, you can include a line about your party being \"the more the merrier!\" This will let your invitees know that they are welcome and even encouraged to bring others along with them.\nProper party etiquette is that the only people who are explicitly invited are the names on the invitation. If you want your guests to bring dates, children, friends, or whoever, specify! <img> ",
"Make a list of the non-negotiable guests. These are people that you absolutely must invite, for whatever reason. These could be your best friends or family members that you couldn’t imagine having a party without, or any people that you feel completely obligated to invite. Typically, non-negotiables are people you desperately want at your party or the people that you must invite to avoid tension. Once you’ve created this list, you can determine how much space you have left to invite others.\nIf you’re having an engagement party, your soon-to-be mother-in-law is a non-negotiable. You may not love her, but there is no way you can exclude her. <img> Consider the relationships or “plus-ones” of your non-negotiable guests. This applies to all ages and types of parties. If you’re a child hosting a sleepover and you invite your best friend, they may want to bring their other best friend. If you’re inviting your favorite co-worker to your dinner party, you should probably expect his new fiancée to join him. These things are important to consider when planning a party both for logistical reasons, such as food, drinks, space, etc., but also for the dynamic and mood of the party as a whole. A party may go more smoothly if everyone feels comfortable, whether they brought a guest or have other friends in attendance. <img> Eliminate any potential conflicting pairs. These are any guests that have problems or bad blood with each other. There may be two people you really want at your birthday party, but it won’t be much fun if they’re fighting with each other the whole time. This can be a difficult task, but you need to try your best to avoid potential conflicts or awkward situations.\nSometimes you just can't eliminate all potential conflict pairs. If there are two people who are at odds that you absolutely must invite, consider planning a larger-sized party where there will be plenty of other people to divert attention and reduce overall tension.\nIf you're planning a smaller party where the two conflicting guests will be in contact with each other, let them both know beforehand. Tell them privately that the other person will be there, and you hope they can respect your desire to have a calm and drama-free party. <img> Invite everyone if you are inviting a majority. In other words, if you are inviting over half of your office or class, you need to invite everyone. Don't alienate a couple of people by inviting everyone else, because it will create an uncomfortable and exclusive atmosphere. Put yourself in their shoes, and give them an invitation if everyone else is getting one.\nIf you are having a smaller party and aren't capable of inviting everyone, invite only a chosen few. That way, the majority of your co-workers or classmates aren't invited and won't take it as a personal affront. <img> Invite people you want to invite. At the end of the day, it is your party and you can invite whoever you want. While there is common etiquette to ensure that people don't feel unnecessarily excluded, you are not obligated to invite anyone you don't want to. If you are comfortable with the tension or repercussion that may result from leaving someone off your guest list, then you should. You will not be able to enjoy your event if you are surrounded by people you don't want to be around.\nThis is a trickier issue if you are co-hosting a party. If your co-host wants someone there that you dislike, or vice versa, you may need to compromise. <img> ",
"Use tact and manners when inviting your guests. If you’re only inviting a few people at school or work, don’t pass out invitations or spread the word there. Sending your invitations via mail or e-mail is a great method. You can send invitations discreetly, and you can also include pertinent information, such as your address, driving directions, dress code, or anything else they may need to know.\nSend your invitations a couple weeks before a more formal event, and within a week for an informal party.\nWebsites like Paperless Post make it easy to create cute, custom invitations. They offer an entire section of invitations you can create completely for free. <img> Request and follow up for RSVPs. This can be as formal as requesting written RSVPs, or just asking invitees if they plan on attending so you can get a general headcount. Regardless of how you go about doing this, you should figure out who is planning to attend so that you can make sure you are prepared to host everyone. Make sure that when you request RSVPs, you also ask if they intend on bringing a date or friend along with them. <img> Invite reserves if applicable. If many of your invitees are unable to come, you can always send out additional invitations to anyone you may not have considered originally. After you’ve created your list of non-negotiable guests and their potential dates, create a list of reserve guests. These reserves will get invited if many of your original invitees can’t make it. <img> "
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"Improve your posture. Having good posture is an important part of being classy. Make sure to keep your back straight, whether you're sitting down or standing up, and to avoid slouching at all costs. Slouching is a sign of laziness and bad manners, so make sure you keep your spine straight and your head up as much as you can. When sitting, don't cross one leg on the other. Instead, cross them at the feet and not behind the chair. \nTry doing this when you're by yourself, too, so you get used to doing it in front of others. <img> Maintain good hygiene. This means showering every day, and always wearing clean clothes, without stains. If you're doing something where you'll get dirty, change right after. If you're in a situation where you'll get sweaty (e.g. a dance), bring an extra shirt just in case. <img> Be well-groomed. Brush your hair several times a day, if need be, and be prepared to put your hair up again if bits are falling out. Don't brush your hair in public, though, because it could be seen as undignified; wait until you're alone in the bathroom to do it. <img> Wear classy makeup (optional). If makeup is your thing, then you should apply it appropriately. For day-wear, natural-looking makeup is the best. Little or no makeup is better than smudged makeup. Remember that too strong or poorly applied makeup has a tendency to look cheap. <img> Dress elegantly and modestly. The key word here is to dress with dignity. This does not have to cost very much. Keep your clothes in good repair. Anything ripped, or revealing could potentially be seen as inappropriate although this depends on the event or the look you are going for. It is more important that the clothes fit you well, are wrinkle-free, appropriate for the occasion, and cover all the essential bits.\nThis means not wearing anything too short (short skirts or shorts), too translucent, or anything that exposes your belly.\nIf you really wish to wear something a little revealing (deep neck, bare shoulders, or a high cut on the skirt), reveal one thing only. For example, an evening top with a low neck should be accompanied with a long skirt/trousers and have proper sleeves that cover the shoulders.\nRemember that, when in doubt, it's better to be a little bit overdressed than a little bit underdressed. If you're in doubt about what to wear to an occasion, it's better to look a little nicer than the other guests than to look like you didn't put as much time into your looks as the others. <img> ",
"Always use refined language. Don't swear or use crude expressions. Profanity is one of the least lady-like traits.\nIf you feel that your conversation becomes very dull without the use of profanity, remember that this is just temporary. As you substitute in non-profane expressions (of which there is a virtually limitless supply), you will find your language becoming more specific, more expressive, and more interesting. <img> Be an articulate speaker. If you want to sound classy, then you have to speak clearly, avoid mumbling or talking too loudly, and be grammatically correct. A classy lady speaks with confidence and talks clearly enough for others to understand her. Avoid saying \"um,\" or \"like\" every two seconds, because that will make you look unrefined.\nFor example, say \"Hi Jade, did you finish your homework for Science?\" instead of saying \"Sup Bro, did yo' finish the homework cuz I didn't!\", the latter being grammatically incorrect.\nRead regularly to improve your vocabulary and range of expression. <img> Be considerate of others. This is the key to being classy, and without this, you will easily be mistaken for a snob. Be particularly attentive to the needs of the elderly and remember that nobody is beneath your notice. Always be polite. Classy ladies do not say anything hurtful or offensive to other people.\nIf you have to confront someone or put them in their place, speak the truth as you see it, but in moderate language and without recourse to shouting. It is important to find the right time and place for such confrontations.\nIf you want to be a classy lady, then you should treat waiters, strangers, friends of friends, or neighbors with the same level of respect you would give to your close friends. <img> Make people comfortable. Classy ladies are social and at ease with others. The key to doing this lies in making the people you meet feel at ease and accepted. If this is not easy for you, work on improving your social skills, and on being charismatic.\nImproving your conversational skills is a great way of putting people at ease, and making an impression as a well-bred and well-informed lady. <img> Perfect your etiquette. A good start is to always be polite and to say thank you once too often rather than too little. A firm grasp on etiquette is also helpful if you get nervous in social situations, because you'll always know how you're supposed to act.\nLearn dinner etiquette, party etiquette, workplace etiquette, and dating etiquette to become more ladylike.\nRemember that it is really poor etiquette to comment on or make a fuss about other people's lack of etiquette or manners. Unless the situation really warrants it (their behavior may cause harm to themselves or others, or is on the way far side of moral and acceptable behaviour), graciously overlook their gaffes and shortcomings.\nTry to keep your hands out of your pockets while chatting with new people. Also, put lotion on your hands after you wash them so they won't be dry or rough. <img> Avoid gossiping about others. Malicious gossip or speaking badly of people behind their back is not very lady-like. Though you may be angry at someone or feel wronged, gossiping about it to a third party will not solve your problems. If you want to be a classy lady, then you have to restrain yourself and avoid saying anything negative about other people unless you want to cause trouble for yourself.\nKeep your Facebook posts classy, too. Stick to the positive instead of ranting about \"some people\" who have done you wrong. <img> Stand up for yourself with dignity. Being classy and polite does not in any way mean being a pushover or voicing opinions that are not your own. If you deem that your opinions may be too forceful or may be hurtful to those present, do not lie, but change the topic to something else. If someone asks an impertinent question, do not feel obliged to answer - make a joke, or endeavor to turn the question around.\nWhen you do stand up for yourself, state your case without resorting to name-calling or getting overly emotional. <img> ",
"Be well-read. Read novels to find role-models for etiquette and good manners. Jane Austen is exceptional in her shrewd portrayal of good and bad manners and morals, and a must-read for anyone wishing to be a classy lady. Reading classic novels also has the benefit or making you a well-informed lady, and there is nothing classy about ignorance.\nBeing well-read will also make you able to make more sophisticated conversation. <img> Find classy friends. If you're really determined to be classy, then you have to seek out classy company. If your friends are bringing down your level of classiness or not supporting your new mindset, then you may want to seek out other people who help you become your true classy lady self. These people should be confident, self-assured, and maybe a little bit older and more mature so you can learn from them.\nYour friends should lift you up, not bring you down, so you should hang out with people who make you want to be better than you actually are. <img> Be a conscientious citizen. Part of being classy means being a good, conscientious citizen. What the heck does this mean? A number of things. Don't leave your shopping cart hanging out in the parking lot after you've put your groceries in your trunk; return it to the cart aisle. Let pedestrians cross in front of you when you're driving. Hold the door for the elderly, even if you're in a rush.\nIf you've dropped something in the supermarket, clean it up or tell an employee what happened. Don't just walk away from your mess. <img> Drop the habits of an unclassy lady. If you're really committed to being classy, then you have to get rid of a few things that may be making you look less classy than you really are. Here are some good things to avoid:\nLoudly smacking your gum\nLoudly chewing your food\nBurping in public\nGetting too drunk in public\nGiving people the finger\nCursing\nRolling your eyes\nFarting in public\nPicking your nose\nKissing in public <img> Accept responsibility for your own actions. Being able to own what you've done in your life is the height of class. It's not classy to play the victim, blame all your problems on someone else, or to say, \"I would have been able to do thing X if only Y hadn't...\" Stop whining or making excuses and understand that life is what you make of it and that you have the power to be as classy as you want and to have a life as good as you want it to be.\nIt's not classy to complain about all of the things you don't have. It's classy to admit that you have a lot of work to do to become the person you really want to be. <img> "
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"Collect donut powder. Buy a bag of white powdered donuts. The powder contains a chemical called titanium dioxide (TiO2). Titanium dioxide is a useful material for creating solar cells. <img> Dissolve the sugar. Unfortunately, the titanium dioxide you get from a powdered donut will be not be pure. It will be mixed with sugars and fats. To remove the sugar, stir the powder into warm water and then pour it through a filter (a coffee filter will work fine). The sugar will dissolve in the water and pass right through the filter. The solid left behind is a mixture of titanium dioxide and fats.\nUse roughly one cup of water for every five donuts. <img> Remove the fat. The fats are not water soluble, and so they remain mixed with the titanium dioxide after filtration. Fortunately, it is quite easy to remove them. Put the powder on a heat safe dish and bake it at 500 °F (260 °C) for about three hours. This will vaporize the fats and leave behind a titanium dioxide powder. <img> ",
"Use conductive glass. Most conductive glasses are coated with an indium tin oxide residue. This allows the surface of the glass to conduct electricity rather than insulate it. You can buy conductive glass online or at a solar supply store.\nThis glass is usually found in 1x1in (2.54x2.54 cm) squares. <img> Make a titanium dioxide solution. Add ethanol to your titanium dioxide in a glass beaker and stir. You should use the most pure ethanol you can find. Two hundred proof lab grade ethanol is best, but vodka or Everclear will work in a pinch.\nUse about one milliliter of ethanol per donut and shake or stir the solution in a glass or beaker. <img> Coat the glass. Put a layer of tape around three sides of the glass. This will help you control the depth of your coating. Use a dropper or pipet to drop a small amount of the titanium dioxide solution onto the surface of the glass. Use a microscope slide to scrape the the excess liquid off, leaving just a thin coating. Repeat this process ten times.\nEach drop should be sufficient to coat the glass one time with a thin film. In total, you will use ten drops to form ten layers of titanium dioxide. <img> Cook the solar cell. Put the solar cell into a clear, heatproof beaker or dish. Place the container on a hotplate (or place the solar cell directly on the hotplate). Turn the hotplate on and cook the cell for 10-20 minutes.\nYou will have to watch the cell closely. It will turn brown, and then back to white. When the cell goes back to its original white color, this means that the organic solvents (the ethanol) have burned off, and the cell is finished heating. <img> Stain the cells with tea. Teas contain organic compounds known as anthocyanins. These compounds are good at capturing light in the visible spectrum. Brew a cup of herbal tea and submerge the solar cell for a few hours. Darker teas, such as hibiscus, work best. This will stain the cell and allow anthocyanins to bind to the surface of the cell. The cell is now capable of capturing visible light.\nPrior to staining, the cell could only capture light in the UV spectrum. <img> ",
"Color another piece of conductive glass with graphite. This peice of glass will act as a counter-electrode. You can use a regular graphite pencil. Just rub the tip of the pencil over the glass until it is fully covered with the graphite residue. <img> Put a spacer between pieces of glass. You can cut a thin plastic spacer to put between the pieces of glass. The spacer should go on the clean side of the glass (opposite the tea or graphite side). Alternatively, you can put tape around the edges on the clean side of the glass to form a spacer. This keeps the glass ever so slightly separated. <img> Add an electrolyte solution. An iodine solution is an ideal electrolyte. You can get it over the counter at most pharmacies. Mix the solution in a 3:1 ratio with alcohol. Put one to two drops of the solution between the two pieces of glass. <img> Press the pieces of glass together. Before the solution has time to evaporate, press the two pieces of glass firmly together. Use alligator clips to hold them in place. Your cell is now capable of producing electrical currents when exposed to light.\nYou can test this by placing the cell in sunlight and using a multimeter to check for current. <img> "
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How to Draw With Colored Pencils | [
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"Use back and forward strokes to create a smooth, flat look. This technique is sometimes called the shading stroke because it is perfect for coloring in large areas. Move the pencil back and forth over your paper to create an even and solid color. Use this technique on any types of drawings, including landscapes, sky scenes, portraits, and abstract pictures.\nTry to keep a consistent pressure when using the back and forward strokes to make the color look even. <img> Draw in a tight circular motion to add texture to your drawing. This is a quick and easy way to make your drawing look 3-dimensional. Simply move your pencil in small circular motions over the paper. Use this circular technique to add realistic texture to clothes, skies, trees, animals, and faces.\nExperiment with different sized circular motions on scrap paper to figure out which style you like best.\nTo darken the color, simply overlap the small circles. Similarly, to lighten the color, use slightly larger circles and spread them out a little more. <img> Vary the pressure on the pencil to create different shades. You can get a lot of colors out of one pencil just by changing how hard you press down. Press really gently to create a light color and press firmly to create a darker color. To make objects look 3-dimensional, press harder in areas where you want to create shadows and press lightly in areas that you want to highlight.\nThis is perfect for drawing sky and water, as it allows you to create the different shades that are found in nature. This helps to make your drawings look more realistic.\nIf you find that you are breaking the lead in your pencil, press a little lighter and color over the same section a few times to achieve the same depth of color. <img> Use hatching to create a 3D effect in your drawings. Hatching is a shading technique that involves drawing multiple parallel lines in a row to fill a blank space with color and texture. Don’t worry if there is a little bit of white between the lines, as this helps to accentuate the unique texture that hatching produces.\nDraw the lines close together to create deep, solid colors, or separate the lines a little to make the color look lighter and more dispersed.\nMake the lines the same color to create a solid color, or use different colors to make a pattern.\nHatching is perfect for shading large areas, and is a great way to add depth to hills, grass, clothing, and skies.\nConsider making an entire drawing out of hatching lines. This can look quite striking! <img> Utilise the cross-hatch technique to create a shadow effect. This simple technique is quite similar to hatching. Simply draw multiple parallel lines close together and then turn your artwork around 90-degrees and draw another set of parallel lines over the top. These perpendicular lines tend to look a bit darker than regular hatching, so they are perfect for creating shadows and darker areas in your drawing.\nUse the same color for both sets of lines to create a solid color. Alternatively, use different colors to create a striking layered effect. <img> ",
"Layer the colors on top of each other to create specific shades. This is a great way to create new colors if you don’t have the color that you want. This effect is also useful if you want to create a color blend, such as the multitude of shades that make up a sunset. Draw the darkest color first and then layer the lighter color on top. This helps the colors to blend and merge into each another.\nBlue and yellow create green, red and blue make purple, and red and yellow create orange.\nUse different shades of the same color to create a medium shade. For example, layer a light blue over a dark blue to create a medium blue. <img> Use a colorless pencil to create smooth, grainless color blends. If you have layered colors over each other and you think that they look a bit grainy, use a colorless pencil to even out the color. This waxy pencil helps to merge the colors together and creates a smoother blend. Simply, rub the colorless pencil back and forth over the area that you want to blend until you are happy with the finish.\nColorless pencils are sometimes known as blender pencils because of their brilliant blending abilities.\nPurchase a colorless pencil from an art or stationery store. <img> Wipe rubbing alcohol over the area to blend the colors. Rubbing alcohol helps to deepen the colors and causes them to merge together. Dip a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and then wipe it over the area that you want to blend. Rub the cotton ball back and forth to create a smooth, blended look.\nAlways use rubbing alcohol in a ventilated area, as it has strong fumes.\nThis technique works best on heavy paper. <img> ",
"Select quality pencils with soft lead and hardwood shells. Using quality pencils will help to make your drawings look sharper and will allow you to blend the colors more easily. These pencils are the best choice for all styles of drawing. Purchase colored pencils from a stationery store and look for a pack that is advertised as having “soft leads.\"\nSoft lead pencils generally cost a little more than regular colored pencils, but you will notice the quality difference between the pencils.\nGood pencils range from $5-50, depending on how many colors you want to buy.\nThese pencils are the best option for all skill levels. Hard leads can be frustrating to use because they break easily. <img> Keep the pencils in a soft but protective pencil case. The soft leads of quality pencils are easily snapped. Once a lead snaps in a pencil it is really hard to use, it as the lead will slip out as you are drawing. Keep your pencils in a soft case and always be careful not to drop them when you transport them.\nIf you don’t have a soft pencil case, use a soft make-up bag instead. <img> Hold your pencils horizontally when you sharpen them. Place your pencil into the sharpener and check that it is straight before you twist it. It is important to make sure that the pencil isn’t on an angle, as this can cause it to sharpen unevenly and snap.\nAvoid sharpening your pencils with a craft knife, as this can damage the wood in the pencil. <img> "
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"Sweep both sides of the rug to remove loose debris. Before cleaning the rug, you want to make sure that there isn’t any dirt or dust on its surface. Run a broom over the entire surface of the rug, and then flip it over to brush the other side as well.\nThe carpet should be on a flat surface to make the cleaning process easier.\nYou can use any broom to clean the rug, but a hand broom, which is essentially a handheld brush with bristles that are long like a traditional broom, offers the most control. <img> Mix carpet shampoo with warm water and vinegar. To create a gentle cleaning solution for the kilim rug, combine ½ cup (118 ml) of carpet shampoo designed for hand cleaning rugs, 4 ½ cups (1.1 l) of warm water, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of white vinegar. Stir well to ensure that the ingredients are well blended.\nThe vinegar will help keep the colors in the rug from running. <img> Dip a brush in the solution and apply it gently in vertical strokes. Use a scrub brush with fairly strong bristles, and wet it so it’s saturated but not dripping. Stroke the brush over the rug in gentle vertical strokes, starting in one corner and brushing up and down in an overlapping motion. Continue brushing in the same manner until you’ve cleaned the entire rug.\nDon’t scrub the rug too vigorously with the brush. Its fibers are more fragile when they’re wet so you may damage the rug if you’re too rough.\nWhen you reach the fringe, work the brush over them vertically. It's not necessary to go over them a second time horizontally, though.\nRe-wet the brush whenever it seems to be getting dry. <img> Go over the rug a second time with horizontal strokes. After you’ve brushed the entire rug vertically with the cleaning solution, rub the brush over it left to right. Start in one corner of the corner, and continue brushing until you’ve cleaned the entire rug. <img> Repeat the process on the other side of the rug. When you’ve brushed the rug with the cleaning solution in both directions, turn it over to the other side. Clean the second side in exactly the same manner, so the rug is fully cleaned.\nIf the rug is particularly dirty, you may want to repeat the cleaning process on both sides two or three times. <img> Rinse the rug with clean water. Remove all of the cleaning solution and dirt from your bristle brush by running it thoroughly under water. When you’re sure there’s no cleaning solution residue left behind, wet the brush with warm water and brush over the rug vertically and then horizontally to rinse it.\nYou may want to rinse the rug more than once with a clean, wet brush to ensure that there’s no residue left behind on the fibers.\nYou may use a hose to rinse the rug, but don’t let it get fully soaked. <img> Leave the rug flat to dry. If possible, lay it out flat on an inclined surface. You can set it out in the sun or leave it out under a fan to help the process along. Keep in mind that it may take up to two days for the rug to dry.\nFlip the rug over every six hours or so to ensure that it dries on both sides.\nDon’t walk on the rug or place any items on it until it’s completely dry.\nIf you notice any residue from the cleaning solution once the rug is dry, use a clean, dry brush to brush it away.\nIf you leave the rug outside, set it on grass or gravel so it can drain properly. <img> ",
"Vacuum the rug weekly. You won't have to scrub your kilim rug too often if you keep it free of dirt and dust. Running a vacuum over it once a week is usually sufficient, though you may want to vacuum more if the rug is in a heavily trafficked area. <img> Use low suction. You can use a vacuum cleaner to keep your kilim rug clean, but you shouldn’t use a high suction setting or the revolving brush on your vacuum. Both can snag the fibers and cause damage.\nIf your vacuum doesn't have a low suction setting, use the extension hose or crevice tool attachment to go over the fringe.\nUse a small handheld vacuum if you have one. They are not powerful enough to damage the fibers. <img> Vacuum both sides of the rug. Because a kilim rug is hand-knotted, it doesn’t have the backing that other rugs often have. To keep it clean, make sure to run the vacuum over both sides to remove all of the dirt and debris. <img> Avoid vacuuming the fringe. The fringe definitely adds to a kilim rug’s charm, so you want to keep it intact. Don’t run your vacuum over the fringe because it may snag the fibers and unravel or tear them off. <img> ",
"Remove any solids in the spill. If the food or another item that you’ve spilled contains any solid pieces, use a spoon to carefully scoop them up. Avoid using too much pressure to remove them or you may wind up pressing the items into the fibers and making the stain worse. <img> Blot away as much of the liquid as possible. Use a clean sponge or piece of paper towel to carefully press against the stain and remove the excess moisture. Start blotting at the outer edge of the spill and work in toward the center so you don’t spread the stain.\nBe sure to lift the rug and blot the floor underneath the spill as well. <img> Lift the rug and place a shallow container under the stain. Because you’ll be rinsing the rug, you need a container to catch the water. A baking sheet or shallow Tupperware container works well. <img> Pass clean water through the stained area. Fill a small glass, mug, or bowl with clean, warm water. Pour it over the area with the spill so it rinses the rug and passes into the container below.\nThe amount of water that you'll need depends on the size of the spill. Start with ½ cup (118 ml) and add more if necessary to fully rinse the area. <img> Blot the rug again. After you’ve rinsed the rug, remove the container. Place the rug flat on the ground again, and use a clean sponge or piece of paper towel to blot the area with the spill once more.\nIf there is a stain left behind even after you rinse and blot the stain, you should consult a professional rug cleaner to handle the job. Trying to remove it yourself may damage the rug. <img> ",
"Cover the urine-stained area with baking soda. Pet urine can be difficult to remove if it has already dried. However, if the rug is still damp, sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the affected area.\nFor dried pet stains, consult a professional rug cleaner. <img> Set a clean cloth over the stain and press down. Choose a white towel or rag to avoid discoloring the rug. Once the cloth is in place, apply heavy pressure to the area for 2 to 3 minutes to drive the urine into the baking soda. Stepping on the cloth is usually the best way to press on it. <img> Remove the baking soda and repeat the process as necessary. Use a spatula to carefully lift the baking soda off the rug, and discard it. If the rug is still damp, repeat the process. <img> Place a container beneath the stained area. Lift the rug up and set a shallow container, such as baking pan or Tupperware container, beneath the affected spot. Lay the rug back down over the container. <img> Rinse the stained area with water and let it dry. Fill a glass or mug with 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of white vinegar. Pour it over the affected spot on the rug to rinse away any remaining urine. The container beneath will catch the water so you can discard it. Allow the rug to dry for 12 to 24 hours without walking or placing any items on it.\nAvoid using urine removal products since the enzymes in the solution may damage the fibers. <img> "
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"Install VLC Media Player on both computers. If you haven't yet done so, you'll need to install VLC Media Player on both the computer that you want to use to stream and the computer on which you want to receive the stream.\nVLC is available for free on both Windows and Mac computers, as well as on most Linux distributions. <img> Find the IP address of both computers. In order to stream a video from your computer to another computer on your network, you'll need to know the IP address of both computers. <img> Make sure that both computers are on the same network. Both your computer and the other computer must be connected to the same Internet network (e.g., your home router) for you to be able to stream video to the other computer.\nIf your router has multiple channels (e.g., a 2.4 GHz channel and a 5.0 GHz channel), make sure that both computers are on the same channel as well. <img> Understand that streaming may not work on your network. If your network has a low upload speed or several items using it at once (e.g., phones, consoles, other computers, etc.), you may be unable to stream across your network. This can be remedied by upgrading your Internet speed through your service provider.\nIf your router and/or modem are more than a few years old, attempting to stream may cause one or both of them to crash. <img> ",
"Open VLC Media Player. Its app icon resembles an orange-and-white traffic cone. <img> Click Media. This tab is in the top-left corner of the VLC Media Player window. A drop-down menu will appear. <img> Click Stream…. It's near the bottom of the Media drop-down menu. Doing so opens the Stream window. <img> Click Add…. You'll see this button on the right side of the window in the \"File selection\" section. This will prompt a File Explorer window to open. <img> Select a video. Click a video that you want to stream. You may first have to select a folder in the left-hand sidebar or open a folder in the main File Explorer window to find the file that you want. <img> Click Open. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will add the video to the stream. <img> Click Stream. You'll find it at the bottom of the window. <img> Click Next. It's in the bottom-right side of the window. Doing so takes you to the Destination Setup window. <img> Click the \"New destination\" drop-down box. This drop-down box usually has the word \"File\" in it. A drop-down menu will appear. <img> Click HTTP. It's in the drop-down box. <img> Click Add. This is to the right of the HTTP box. Doing so opens the HTTP setup page. <img> Note the port listed here. You'll need to know through which port the stream is traveling later. <img> Enter the other computer's IP address. Do this in the \"Path\" text field. You'll notice a slash (/) in the \"Path\" field—don't delete the slash when entering your IP address. <img> Click Next. <img> Uncheck the \"Activate Transcoding\" box. It's near the top of the window. <img> Click the \"Profile\" drop-down box. You'll find this on the right side of the window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. <img> Select the \"TS\" format. Click Video - H.264 + MP3 (TS) in the drop-down menu. <img> Click Next. <img> Check the \"Stream all elementary streams\" box. It's near the top of the page. <img> Click Stream. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will complete the stream setup and begin streaming your video to the other computer. <img> Open VLC on the other computer. <img> Open the Network Stream window. Click Media, then click Open Network Stream…. <img> Enter the stream's address. Type in http://ipaddress:port where \"ipaddress\" is the streaming computer's IP address and \"port\" is the port number that was listed on the \"HTTP\" page.\nFor a stream from a computer with an IP address of 123.456.7.8 and a port of 8080, you would type http://123.456.7.8:8080 here. <img> Click Play. After a delay of up to 30 seconds, you should see the other computer's video begin playing in your media player. <img> ",
"Open VLC Media Player. Its app icon resembles an orange-and-white traffic cone. <img> Click File. This menu item is in the upper-left side of the Mac's screen. A drop-down menu will appear. <img> Click Streaming/Exporting Wizard…. You'll find this option near the bottom of the drop-down menu. <img> Check the \"Stream to network\" box. It's near the top of the window. <img> Click Next. This blue button is in the bottom-right side of the window. <img> Click Choose…. It's to the right of the \"Select a stream\" text box. A Finder window will open.\nThe \"Select a stream\" checkbox should be checked, but if it isn't, check it before clicking Choose... here. <img> Select a video. Click a video that you want to stream. You may first have to click a folder in the left-hand Finder pane or open a folder in the main Finder window to find the video. <img> Click Open. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. <img> Click Next. <img> Check the \"HTTP\" box. This option is in the middle of the page. You should see \"Port\" and a \"Source\" (or \"Path\") text fields appear on the page. <img> Note the port listed here. You'll need to know through which port the stream is traveling later. <img> Enter the other computer's IP address. Do this in the \"Source\" or \"Path\" text field.\nIf there's a slash (/) in the text field, leave it there and enter the IP address after it. <img> Click Next. <img> Make sure that both \"Transcode\" boxes are unchecked. Both of these should be in the middle of the page. <img> Click Next. <img> Check the \"MPEG TS\" box. It's in the middle of the page. This may be the only option that you have for the stream. <img> Click Next twice. Do this on the current page and on the \"Additional streaming options\" page. <img> Click Finish. It's a blue button at the bottom of the window. Doing so completes your stream setup and begins streaming to the other computer. <img> Open VLC on the other computer. <img> Open the Network Stream window. Click File, then click Open Network…. <img> Enter the stream's address. Type in http://ipaddress:port where \"ipaddress\" is the streaming computer's IP address and \"port\" is the port number that was listed on the \"HTTP\" page.\nFor a stream from a computer with an IP address of 123.456.7.8 and a port of 8080, you would type http://123.456.7.8:8080 here. <img> Click Play. After a delay of up to 30 seconds, you should see the other computer's video begin playing in your media player. <img> "
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How to Overcome Your Problems when Everybody Is Against You | [
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"Set SMART goals. Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-bound (SMART) goals are the best way to success. This method of setting goals allows you to define a goal that can be reached in a way that you can measure your progress and success over a period of time. Once you have set your goal, go through each letter of the SMART acronym:\nIs this goal specific? Can it be more specific? Instead of saying “I will do well in school,” you should say “I will achieve a 3.0 this semester.”\nHow will I measure success? In the example above, success will be measured by your GPA.\nIs my goal attainable? Are the resources needed available? - Do you have the books and other resources you need?\nIs my goal realistic? Can it be achieved in the way that I propose? Are your grades currently at a place where a 3.0 is possible to attain?\nHave I given myself an appropriate amount of time for this goal? If you set this goal in the last week of the semester, it might not be a reasonable amount of time. You should set such a goal in the beginning of the semester, giving you the entire semester to work on the goal. <img> Develop a personal mantra or motto. To develop a motto or mantra to drive you toward success, you should consider your core values. What are the most important qualities and concepts in your life? Which ones will help you attain your current goals? Once you have your SMART goal set, you can use it to develop your motto. To use your motto or mantra, repeat it to yourself often (especially when your motivation needs a boost).\nUsing the 3.0 goal above and noting that academic support is an important concept in your life, you might develop a motto such as “Go to class, don’t slack.”\nRemind yourself that obstacles are a puzzle or a challenge that you can overcome—not a roadblock. <img> Find music that motivates you. It is important to listen to music that you can identify with. Make sure that you identify with a positive, motivating message in your music. Music has the power to alter your mood and attitude in a way that few things do. If you do not identify with the music you listen to, try browsing the internet and trying different genres and playlists developed by others. These can easily be found places like Pandora and YouTube. <img> Analyze your role model. It is often very helpful to have someone to emulate. It does not matter if your role model is your father, or your favorite superhero. Identify the things about that person that you admire and try to emulate them. Use these positive traits to propel yourself toward overcoming your problems on your own. <img> Expect setbacks. One common mistake that people make is expecting to overcome their problems with no problems. This is not usually the case, especially with the added obstacle of having little or no support. Learn from your setbacks and keep pushing forward.\nInstead of focusing on what you can't do, look at the little steps that will help you in the short term. <img> ",
"Let go of any expectations for family support. Most of us believe that our families should actively support us no matter what. When they fail to meet that expectation, we get frustrated and stressed. To see the situation for what it is, you have to stop obsessing about it and let the stress dissipate.\nRegardless of what your family thinks, you make your own choices in life for better or for worse. Remember this and make your own decisions. <img> Understand why your family doesn’t support you. In a healthy family, this can be as simple as asking your family members why they do not support you in overcoming your particular problem. It could be that they are going through their own problems, or that they morally disagree with you. In a dysfunctional family, things can get more complicated. Dysfunctional families do not communicate as well and the lack of support could be a product of abusive treatment. If this is the case, confronting your family members will likely result in more conflict.\nYou should not give up on finding a resolution to your problem just because your family is not supportive. This is all the more reason to stay true to yourself. <img> Put your needs and convictions first. If you have found yourself in conflict with your family, you may feel guilty. This guilt can lead you to allow others to impose their best interests on you, creating more problems than resolutions. You must stay strong and put yourself first to overcome your problems without your family’s support.\nIf all of your family attends a particular church but you do not follow that religion, you have to put your convictions and needs first. Do not be pressured into pretending you believe what your family wants you to.\nAnother example of putting your needs first is when your family tells you that you have to come home for the holidays. While this is what most people do, if you feel that you should be somewhere else, it is not your family’s place to tell you that you have to do things their way. <img> ",
"Confront your friends. Remember that confrontation does not have to end in conflict. You should respectfully address your friends with your concerns about lack of support. You may find that their lack of support was unintentional, or that they have good reason (at least for themselves) for not supporting you. <img> Control your emotions. If a friend is not supporting you, it isn’t necessarily a personal attack or the end of your friendship. Listen calmly to your friend’s concerns. Maybe they feel that the problem you are facing is something they cannot help you with objectively (e.g. you are going through a divorce and turn to a friend that is loyal to both you and your spouse), or they have their own problems to overcome at the moment. Either way, take a deep breath before responding to your friend and be respectful.\nIf you are too upset to be respectful at the time, do not say anything until you calm down. <img> Acknowledge your friends’ concerns. If you have a goal or a problem that you are facing and your friend isn’t supportive, you should pay attention to any specific concerns. Remember that you are friends with this person for a reason, and it’s likely that they know you well and have your best interest in mind. Do not give up on your problems or goals because a friend doesn’t support you, instead, use their criticism to tweak your approach so that you better overcome your problems. <img> ",
"Evaluate the risk of damaging your career or reputation. Overcoming problems in your career can be tricky. You peers can be friends, advisors, and adversaries all at the same time. When you have problems in your career, you are likely to be told to suck it up and fall in line. Many peers may not be receptive to you “solving” your problems if it does not directly benefit them. You risk causing new problems, including being fired, if you rock the boat too much. <img> Challenge the status quo in your company or field. Innovative solutions to your problems at work can send you to the forefront of your field. It is likely that if you are having a problem in your career, others in the same career are having the same problem. Innovation does not happen by “falling in line,” but do not expect support from most peers. Some like things the way they are, others will be envious of your innovation. <img> Leave doors open to colleges who question your approach. Do not let a solution to one problem inflate your ego too much. Alienating those who did not support an idea may prove to cripple your career later. Take the criticism as constructive and leave doors open with peers that you may have to work with ― or for ― in the future. <img> "
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"Open the start menu. <img> Click Computer. <img> Double-click on the Local Disc (C:) icon (May be named slightly different on some computers). <img> Click an empty space on the address bar (Bar at top of screen that says Computer > Local Disc (C:)). <img> Type C:\\ProgramData and press enter/return. <img> Open the Microsoft folder. <img> Open the Windows folder. <img> Open the Start Menu folder. <img> Open the Programs folder. <img> ",
"Open My Computer, on your desktop. <img> Double-click on the Local Disc (C:) icon (May be named slightly different on some computers). <img> Open the Documents and Settings folder). <img> Open the user folder that you want to access programs from. <img> Open the Start Menu folder. <img> Open the Programs folder. <img> "
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"Lay your sweatshirt out on a flat surface. Place the sweatshirt on a hard, flat surface like a table or hardwood floor. Smooth out the sweatshirt with your hands so that there are no lumps or bumps in the fabric.\nMake sure that the area is clean so that your sweatshirt won't get dirty when you lay it out.Warning: Avoid cutting your sweatshirt on a soft surface, such as carpet, a bedspread, or a sofa. This makes it harder to get the fabric to lay flat and increases the chances that you will cut through the surface material. <img> Draw a line across the area you want to cut off. Use a piece of chalk or a fabric marker and a ruler to draw a line across the area of the sweatshirt you want to cut. You can cut the sweatshirt as high or as low as you want it to be.\nYou can hold the sweatshirt up to your body to identify where you want the new bottom of it to be. Then, make a few marks across the sweatshirt to indicate where you want to cut it. Use your ruler to connect the marks into a line after you lay it down again.\nTrying the sweatshirt on and marking it while you are wearing it is the best option if you want a very specific length. <img> Use a sharp pair of fabric scissors to cut across the sweatshirt. Double check to ensure that the sweatshirt is smooth. Then, start cutting along the line you have drawn onto the front of the sweatshirt. Cut through both layers of fabric at once going all the way across the sweatshirt.\nCut slowly and be careful not to bunch up the fabric as you go. This will result in uneven or jagged edges. <img> ",
"Place the sweatshirt on a flat surface. Lay the sweatshirt on a flat surface, such as a table or clean patch of a hard floor, such as hardwood or linoleum. Then, smooth it out so that the fabric is even and there are no lumps or bumps. <img> Cut a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) slit in the neckline where the layers overlap. Locate the center of the neckline on the front of the sweatshirt. Look for the area of the neckline where the 2 layers of fabric overlap. Use a sharp pair of fabric scissors to cut a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) slit in the fabric right between the 2 layers of fabric.\nDo not cut any more than this to start! You can always cut more, but you cannot put the fabric back. <img> Try on the sweatshirt to see how it fits. After you have cut the slit, put the sweatshirt on and see if this has improved the fit to your liking. If you want the sweatshirt to be looser around the neck, then take it off and cut further down from the first slit you made.\nOnly cut 0.5 in (1.3 cm) at a time and try on the sweatshirt after each cut. This will help to ensure that you do not end up cutting more than you want. <img> Pull the fabric apart for a more deconstructed look. If you want to add some frayed edges or make the sweatshirt look a bit distressed, then you can also pull the fabric apart with your hands. This will tear the opening apart going downwards from the slit you made.\nTug gently to avoid ripping a big slit down the front of your sweatshirt. <img> ",
"Cut all the way around the neckline for an off-the-shoulder look. For an off-the-shoulder look, use a sharp pair of fabric scissors to cut off the entire neckline of the sweatshirt. Cut right around the outside of the sweatshirt’s neckband. Go slowly to avoid creating any jagged or uneven edges.\nTry on the sweatshirt after you finish cutting and cut off another 0.5 in (1.3 cm) of fabric going all the way around the neckline if desired. Tip: Be careful not to cut too much fabric off the neckline of the sweatshirt or it might not stay up when you put it on. <img> Cut an upside-down triangle going down from the neckline for a V-neck. Identify where you want the V to end and mark the sweatshirt at this point. Then, identify where you want each side of the V to start and mark the sweatshirt’s neckline to indicate where you will begin cutting. Use a sharp pair of fabric scissors to cut a straight line going down from the neckline mark to the bottom of the V, then repeat for the other side.\nYou can make the V as deep or as shallow as you like. Try on the sweatshirt first to see where you would like the V to begin and end.\nAnother option is to fold the sweatshirt so that the 2 sides of the front of the neckline are aligned, lay the sweatshirt on its side, and cut a diagonal line through both layers of fabric going from the lowest point of the V to the top of the neckline.\nYou could also use a V-neck t-shirt or sweater that you like as a guide. Measure how far down the V goes from the neckline and then use the same measurements to mark your sweatshirt before you cut it. <img> Draw and cut a U-shape around the neckline for a scoopneck. If you prefer a scoop neck look, then cut a U shape going under the front of the sweatshirt’s neckline. Mark the neckline on either side of the front of the neckline to indicate where you want the scoopneck to start. Then, mark the point below the neckline to indicate where the lowest point of the scoopneck will be. Draw a U shape using these points and then cut along the line.\nAnother option is to fold the neckline so that the shoulder seams are lined up and then cut a J-shape going through both layers of fabric. This will create a scoopneck when you open up the neckline again.\nMake sure to use a sharp pair of fabric scissors to make the cut.\nGo slowly to avoid creating any jagged edges along the neckline. <img> ",
"Lay the sweatshirt out on a flat, hard surface. Smooth out the fabric so that there are no lumps or bumps in it. If you want to cut slits in the arms of the sweatshirt, make sure that the sleeves are laying flat. If you want to cut slits into the back of the sweatshirt, fold the sweatshirt down the center of the back of the sweatshirt and lay it on its side. <img> Identify where you want to make the first cut in the sweatshirt. Then, use a sharp pair of fabric scissors to make a 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) cut. Position the cut along a sleeve, the back of the sweatshirt or in the front of the sweatshirt depending on the look you are going for.\nDon’t cut any more than 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) to start or you may end up with a slit that is too large. Keep in mind that you can always cut more, but you can’t add the fabric back in. <img> Cut 5 more parallel 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) slits in the sweatshirt. Continue cutting parallel slits into the fabric over the area until you have the desired number. Space the slits by about 0.5 to 1 in (1.3 to 2.5 cm) depending on how wide you want the fabric to be between them.\nGo slowly and keep the layers together to ensure that you get straight cuts. <img> Repeat in other areas of the sweatshirt you want to look distressed. Fold the sweatshirt in half and line up the sleeves if you want the slits to be exactly the same on both sides. Cut along the same lines you made on the first sleeve.Tip: Try cutting slits all the way down the sleeves and back for an ultra-distressed look, or just cut a few slits into the upper back for a subtle design element. <img> "
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"Write the denominator outside the division bracket and the numerator inside of it. <img> Place a zero with a decimal point after it above the division bracket. Since you're working with a fraction, you know that your answer will be less than one, so this first step is necessary. After you do this, you'll need to place a decimal after the 3 under the division bracket and write an additional zero after it. Though 3 and \"3.0\" are the same, adding the extra zero will allow you to divide 4 into the 3.0. <img> Use long division to get your answer. When you do long division, you can pretend that the decimal points don't exist and act like you're just dividing 4 into 30, for now. Here is how you do it:\nFirst, divide \"4\" into 3.0, which you can think of as 30. The closest you can get is 4 x 7, or 28, which will give you a remainder of 2. So, write a 7 after the \"0.\" above the division bracket and \"28\" below the \"3.0\" under the division bracket. Under that, write 2, your remainder, or what you have left when you subtract 28 from 30.\nNext, add another \"0\" to the \"3.0\" so you have \"3.00\", or what you can think of as \"300,\" under the division bracket. This will allow you to drop down another 0 to the right of the \"2\" so you can divide \"4\" into \"20.\"\nDivide \"4\" into \"20\" to get 5. Write the \"5\" to the right of the \"0.7\" above the division bracket, so you have \"0.75\" written there. <img> Write your answer. You'll find that \"3\" divided by \"4\" will give you \".75\". Write down this answer and you're all done. <img> ",
"Set up the long-division problem. You may not always know that you're going to get an answer with a repeating decimal when you begin long division. Let's say we're converting the common fraction 1/3 to a decimal. Just set it up with the 3, or the denominator, outside the division bracket, and the 1 inside the division bracket. <img> Place a zero with a decimal point after it above the division bracket. Since your answer will be less than one, this will help you put the answer in decimal form. You should also place a decimal point after the \"1\" inside the division bracket. <img> Do long division. Now, to do long division, you'll begin by making the \"1.\" into a \"1.0\" so you can divide \"3\" into what you can think of as the number \"10.\" Here's where you go from there:\nSimply divide 10 by 3. You'll get 3 x 3, or 9, with a remainder of 1. So, write a 3 after the \"0.\" above the division bracket, and subtract the answer, 9, from 10 to get a remainder of 1.\nAdd another \"0\" after the \"1\" below the \"10\" to get \"10\" again. When you divide \"3\" into \"10\" again, you'll have to repeat the process, placing another \"3\" after the first \"3\" above the division bracket along with subtracting another \"9\" from the new \"10\" you have left.\nKeep going until you notice a pattern. Notice something funny yet? You'll see that this can go on forever. You can keep dividing 3 into 10, getting a remainder of 1, and writing yet another \"3\" after the decimal point above the division bracket. <img> Write your answer. Now that you see that the \"3\" can repeat forever, simply write your answer as \".3\" with a bar over the \"3\" to indicate that it will repeat forever, or as \".33\" with the same bar over both numbers. This is 1/3 in decimal form because you'll never be able to get a perfect, clean decimal out of it.\nThere are many fractions that have repeating decimals, such as 2/9 (\".2\" repeating), 5/6 (\".83\" with the \"3\" repeating), or 7/9 (\".7\" repeating). This will happen any time you have a denominator that is a multiple of 3 with a numerator that won't go into it cleanly. <img> ",
"Find a number you can multiply by the denominator of the fraction to make it 10, 100, 1000 or any 1 followed by 0s. This can be an easy way to change a common fraction to a decimal without using your calculator or doing long division. First, you simply have to find a way to multiply the denominator of the fraction to get either a 10, 100, 1000, and so on. You can find this number by trying to divide the denominator first by 10, then by 100, then by 1000, until you find a whole number. Here are some examples:\n3/5. 10/5 = 2, which is a full number. You know you can multiply 5 x 2 to get 10, so 2 will be your magic number.\n3/4. 10/4 = 2.5, so that's not a full number, but 100/4 = 25, which is a full number. So, now you know you can multiply 4 by 25 to get 100, so 25 will be the number you use.\n5/16. 10/16 = .625, 100/16 = 6.25, 1000/16 = 62.5, 10,000/16 = 625, which is your first full number. So, now you know you can multiply 16 by 625 to get 10,000, so 625 is your magic number. <img> Multiply both the numerator and denominator of the fraction by that number. This is pretty straightforward. Simply multiply both the top and bottom of the fraction by the same number. Here's how it will look:\n3/5 x 2/2 = 6/10\n3/4 x 25/25 = 75/100\n5/16 x 625/625 = 3,125/10,000 <img> State your answer as the numerator with the decimal point moved to the left for every 0 in the numerator. Now, simply check out the bottom of your denominator to see how many 0s you're working with. If you just have one, then move that decimal point over to the left one digit, and so on, and you'll have your final answer. Here's how you do it:\n3/5 = 6/10 = .6\n3/4 = 75/100 = .75\n5/16 = 3,125/10,000 = .3125 <img> ",
"Divide the numerator by the denominator. It's simple. Just use your calculator to divide the numerator, or the top number, of the fraction by the denominator, or the bottom number of the fraction. In this example, 3/4, simply press \"3\" followed by the division symbol (\"÷'\") followed by 4 and then the equal sign (\"=\") to get your answer. <img> Write down your answer. You'll see that your answer is .75. Therefore, the common fraction 3/4 is equal to the decimal .75. <img> "
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How to Unforward Calls on iPhone | [
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"This is a green-and-white phone icon towards the middle of your Settings menu. It will open your call settings. <img> ",
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"Slide the Call Forwarding switch to {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/2\\/25\\/Iphoneswitchofficon.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/2\\/25\\/Iphoneswitchofficon.png\\/47px-Iphoneswitchofficon.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":294,\"bigWidth\":47,\"bigHeight\":30,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon\\n<\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Fair_use\\\">Fair Use<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"}. When this option is turned off, incoming calls will no longer be forwarded to another phone number.\nIf you want to turn Call Forwarding back on, you may have to enter the forwarding phone number again. <img> "
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"Clap along. 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? <img> Pop it, lock it. When Miley sings \"pop it\" extend your left arm out in front of you, at shoulder height, as far as it will go.\nWhen she sings \"lock it\" drop down to your right, bending your knees.\nAt the same time, hold your elbows out from your body - almost like you're pretending to have chicken wings! <img> Polka dot it. Now, on \"polka dot it\" shuffle to the left, taking two steps. As you shuffle, point the index finger on your right hand and waggle it from side to side, in time with your shuffling. <img> Countrify it. Tuck your thumbs into your belt (real or imaginary) then on \"country\", point the heel of your right foot and on \"fy\", point the heel of your left. It helps to imagine you're wearing cowboy boots! <img> Hip-hop it. Turn your body so you're facing slightly towards the left. On \"hip\" kick out with your right foot and cross your arms in front of you.\nOn \"hop\" pull your leg and arms back in, so you're standing up straight with your hands on your hips.\nOn \"it\" bend your knees and hunch your shoulders forward, keeping your hands on your hips. <img> Put your hawk in the sky. When Miley says \"put your hawk\", step sideways with your right foot. As you step, cross your arms in front of you so your right hand is resting on your left elbow and your left hand is resting on your right elbow.\nThen on \"in the sky\" lift your hands from your elbows (but keep your arms crossed) so your hands look like the wings of a bird.\nAt the same time, kick your left foot out in front of you (when your hands are making the wing shape) then bring it back in to meet your right foot. <img> Move side to side. Keeping your arms crossed in front of you, lean from side to side - first to the left, then to the right. <img> Jump to the left. On the word \"jump\", turn slightly to the right and scoop your left foot in front of you.\nJump off the ground and turn in the air, so that when you land on your left foot, you are facing slightly towards the left.\nOn the word \"left\" place your right foot down on the ground, extended in front of your left. <img> Stick it, glide. On the phrase \"stick it\", bring your left foot up to meet your right and stomp it down on the ground, firmly placing your hands at your sides.\nOn \"glide\", step your left foot backwards then glide your right foot along the floor to join it.\nAs you glide, push your right arm out in front of you, away from your body. <img> ",
"Zig-zag. Stand up straight, lift your right leg, cross it over your left and touch your toe off the ground. Then move your leg out to the right and touch your toe off the ground again. Bend your right knee and lift your leg behind you, while leaning back with your left hand to touch your foot. <img> Across the floor. Take two steps towards the right. <img> Shuffle in diagonal. As Miley sings \"shuffle in\", face slightly towards the left and take two steps backward, diagonally.\nAs you do this, bend your arms at the elbows and bring them up and down - they should be facing up when you're stepping with your left foot and down when you're stepping with your right.\nWhen Miley sings the word \"diagonal\", turn to face slightly towards the right and take two more diagonal steps backwards, this time leading with the right foot. Don't forget the arms. <img> Hit the drum. Here's an easy one. \"When the drum hits\", kick out with your left foot and punch out with your right arm. Then repeat, this time kicking with your right foot and punching with your left arm. <img> Hands on your hips. Step your feet together and place your hands on your hips. <img> Do a one-footed 180° twist. On \"one-footed\", swing your upper body towards the right, then follow with your feet so you're facing towards the back of the room.\nThen when you hear \"180° twist\" hop three times on your left foot until you're facing the front again. Lift your arms up to the sides (with your elbows bent) as you hop.\nWhen you reach the front, stamp your right foot down and straighten your arms by your side. <img> Zig-zag, step and slide. Repeat the same zig-zag move you did at the start of the chorus.\nAfter you've touched your right foot with your hand, place your right foot down on the word \"step\".\nOn the word \"slide\" take a step towards the left, and drag your right foot towards you.\nYour body should be pointing towards the right corner of the room. <img> Lean it left. On the word \"lean\" punch with your left hand, on the word \"it\" punch with your right. Then, on the word \"left\" snap the fingers on your left hand, throw your head backwards and bend your right knee so only your toes are touching the floor. <img> Clap three times. Pretty self explanatory! On the word \"clap\" lean forwards towards your right knee and clap down low. On the word \"three\" clap at chest level and on the word \"times\" clap above your head. <img> Shake it out, head to toe. As Miley sings \"shake it out\" turn towards the left and do a full 360 degree spin, shaking out your body as you go. <img> Throw it all together, that's how we roll. On \"throw it all together\", take a step forward with your left foot, then bend your knees as you lean forward and throw your right arm out in front of you.\nWhen you hear \"that's how we roll\" step backwards with your right foot, followed by your left. On the word \"roll\" throw your hands up. <img> Keep repeating the moves. So that's all the moves to the Hoedown Throwdown! Now you know what you're doing, you can just keep repeating the steps for the rest of the song. Have fun! <img> "
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"Think about why you lied. Take some time to contemplate your actions and question your underlying motivations. It’s not that you’re trying to find an excuse for your behavior, but rather that you’re trying to more fully understand what happened and why. This self-evaluation can help you avoid similar behavior in the future, as well as help the person you’re confessing to understand.\nTalk with a trusted friend who has known you a long time. They might be able to help you figure things out.\nIf you see a therapist regularly, you can ask for their help in plumbing the issue. If not, you can try writing about your lie in a journal or self-reflection exercise and see if this gives you any insight. <img> Identify who should hear your confession. You should tell anyone you may have injured in the course of your lie, as well as anyone to whom you lied.\nSometimes this is straightforward. For example, if you lied on a job application, you need to tell the recruiting officer with whom you interviewed. Sometimes, though, the issue is less clear-cut: there might be people who you didn’t directly lie to or about, but who were or could be affected by the deception. For example, if you cheated on an exam, you should tell not only your teacher, but also your parents or close guardian who need to be aware of your behavior.\nIf there are multiple parties to whom you should divulge your lie, do so on a one-on-one basis rather than grouping them together. This will make it easier for you to be direct and open, and it will also show those to whom you’re confessing that you respect and care enough to dedicate one-on-one time to them. <img> Set a time and date for your talk. Although an impromptu chat can be productive, it’s usually best to assign a special time for your talk. This ensures that you can gather your thoughts ahead of time and avoid problematic distractions like other people’s conversations or work obligations.\nPick a time when you and the other person can think clearly. This means you probably want to avoid lunch break or the morning hours when people are often preoccupied with work problems. <img> Choose a neutral location. Sitting in someone’s living room can make it feel like one person has an advantage over the other, so think carefully about the location of your meeting before making the assignation.\nPublic places like coffee shops or park benches can be a good idea, but make sure it’s not so busy that you get distracted or feel uncomfortable about talking about personal things in the proximity of strangers. <img> Maintain eye contact. Looking someone in the eye denotes sincerity and can make a big impact as to how your confession is received.\nIt can help to remember that, while you were wrong to lie, it’s a noble act to recognize and admit your wrongdoing. Allow yourself to be proud of your decision and acknowledge its bravery. <img> Identify your lie. As clearly and concisely as possible, outline the lie you told. Provide a reason or context for the lie if your interlocutor is willing to listen, but make sure it doesn’t sound like you’re trying to rationalize or excuse your wrongdoing.\nUse “I statements” when talking about your lie. This will help to make sure that you aren’t slipping into any accusatory or blame-dodging patterns.\nAlso, be sure to lead with a total acknowledgement of responsibility before venturing into explanations. <img> Tell the whole truth. Studies have shown that conceding only partially to lying or other misbehavior detracts significantly from the confession’s positive effect on both confessor and the one who confesses. So, while it may make the conversation uncomfortable initially, try not to omit anything or soften the impact of your confession in other ways. Even if you think certain information is unnecessary to include, let the other party be the decider of that. This helps to rebuild their trust in you. <img> Apologize. Once you’ve explained your falsehood, wrap up your confession with a sincere expression of regret. Show that you understand how hurtful and serious the transgression was and that you’ve thought about how it has affected others around you. You can’t be sure that you will be forgiven, but it’s still important to show your compunction.\nIt can help to reassure your interlocutor that you have no expectations regarding their acceptance of your apology. This lets them know that you are apologizing for the right reasons—to admit your culpability for the simple sake of honesty—and not for wrong, self-serving reasons, such as feeling relieved or absolved by another’s forgiveness.\nAvoid hedging phrases that qualify and undermine your apology. Things like “I’m sorry if you were upset by what I did” are not real apologies, but rather weak expressions of pity or compassion. You need to be direct and say “I’m sorry for what I did, period.” <img> Stay calm. Although the subject might be an emotional one for both of you, try to keep the tone of the conversation evenly measured and low-key. Getting emotional can muddle your ability to expression yourself, so, for the sake of your message, try to keep calm and carry on.\nIf you’re worried about getting flustered or emotional and, consequently, getting off track, bring a “cheat sheet” with you. This can be a card or leaf of paper where you’ve outlined briefly the points you want to cover.\nAvoid drinking alcohol or coffee before or during your confession as this can make you more emotional or tense. Drink green or chamomile tea instead, as these have natural placating side-effects. <img> Listen. You should let your interlocutor tell you how they feel about your admission and how they want to proceed with your relationship. You’ve said your piece and now they deserve to say as little or as much as they wish.\nLet the person know they can take time to reflect on everything and the two of you can talk about it later after they've collected their thoughts. There may need to be a few conversations about this lie before it's all said and done.\nThis doesn’t mean you have to tolerate abuse or other violent reactions. Just because you’ve done something wrong and admitted to it, you don’t deserve to undergo overly punitive measures. If the person reacts poorly, apologize again for your lie and withdraw as quickly as possible from the situation. <img> ",
"Reflect on why you lied. If you keep a journal, try writing about the lie in an entry that questions your motives and what impact the lie has had on you and others. Writing as a means of personal reflection has been shown to have multiple mental and emotional benefits, and it can be one of the best ways to understand yourself better and organize your thoughts.\nNo journal? No problem! Open up a Word doc on your computer and do a free-write, or jot down some ideas in an old school notebook. If you have a personal blog, try writing about the lie in the blog.\nIf you see a therapist regularly, you can ask for their help in thinking about the problem. <img> Decide if you want to post a letter or send an email. Think about what would be best for the person you are communicating with rather than what feels most comfortable to you. While it used to be thought that email is an inappropriate mode for conveying serious emotions or problems, it has since become widely acceptable as a suitable medium for both casual communications and serious discussions. That being said, mailing a real letter can be a special gesture as it shows effort and respect.\nIf you don’t have the person’s email or postal address, try checking with friends for a way to get in touch.\nDon’t write a letter by hand if you have messy handwriting. You’re already asking someone to read your confession and apology; you don’t want to additionally ask them to puzzle over your handwriting. <img> Make an outline. Once you’ve thought about your actions, think about what you want to say in your letter and how you want to say it. Put these thoughts into a structured outline so that you won’t get off track in the course of writing your letter.\nYour outline should be no more than one page. Write just one bullet or the topic sentence for each paragraph and then fill in the surrounding text later. <img> Write a first draft. Flesh out the points on your outline so that you have at least three full paragraphs. The first should explain what you lied about and why you’re writing the letter. The second should express your remorse for your actions and an apology. The third should express the hope that your apology helps in some way but also clarifies that you don’t expect to be forgiven.\nYou can (and should!) include more specific and personal details in your letter, but don’t stray too far from the simple formula of disclosure, apology, and conclusion. <img> Be concise. Your letter can be elegantly written but it shouldn’t be overly verbose. Too many words will dilute the impact of a clear, direct, and responsibility-acknowledging apology. <img> Take a break. We’ve all impulsively fired off an email or text when we were emotional, and most the time it doesn’t end well. More often than not, we find ourselves regretful of the rash missive because, even if you stand by its intent, you ultimately deem its timing or language as less than optimal. So take a lesson from your past and set your letter or email aside for a night.\nIf you’re writing an email, save it as a draft but don’t enter the addressee yet. This will ensure that you don’t mistakenly send the email before it’s all prepared.\nIf you’re mailing a letter, wait to buy the stamps you need until the next day so that, even if you get the urge to send it off right away, you won’t be able to apply the necessary postage. <img> Re-read and edit your letter. Find some time the next morning or afternoon to review your letter. You’ll be able to fix any overlooked typos or awkward phrases and, more importantly, your fresh perspective will allow you amend bigger problems like rationalizing language or sentimental, mealy-mouthed platitudes.\nIf you have a close, trusted friend who knows the situation, think about reading your letter to them and asking for their feedback. <img> Draft a final copy and send it. It can be tempting to edit something to death as a way of delaying the ultimate, scary step of pressing ‘Send’ on your email or dropping your letter in the mailbox. At a certain point, though, you need to accept your final draft and send it on its way. The sooner you do so, the sooner you can begin to move on. <img> ",
"Consider obtaining the services of a mediator. If you want to confess your lie and apologize in a face-to-face conversation, but you’re worried that you don’t have the emotional control or wherewithal to facilitate the discussion, you can hire a trained professional to assist you.\nIf you’re in school or college, your institution might provide a free counseling service that performs conflict mediation and relationship counseling. Look over your school’s website for information about this possibility, or talk to an administrative official who can direct you to the right place. <img> Choose a mediator. Whether you are taking advantage of a free service offered by your university or paying an independent professional, base your decision on a variety of factors including cost, personal compatibility, and convenience.\nFeel free to consult with a few different mediators before you choose one.\nFees for therapists who perform mediation vary significantly, so get a written quote before you commit to one.\nMake sure the party you choose is a disinterested party and trained in conflict resolution. Even if your parent or relative wants to help and thinks they can be objective, they are only a good option if they are a lawyer or therapist, or if they have completed some kind of conflict resolution training.\nEven if you like the looks of a mediator, take a little time to review the counselor’s client feedback on sites like Yelp or Better Business Bureau. This is particularly important because some states don’t require professional mediators or conflict resolution counselors to possess a special license or affiliation in order to practice, so you’ll need to do your own research to make sure you’ve found a good one. <img> Meet with the mediator to explain your goals. Before carrying out the conflict mediation, you should sit down with the mediator you’ve chosen in order to explain your situation, needs, and objectives for the session. The mediator can also inform you about the procedure and give you some helpful tips to prepare.\nRemember that your mediator is a valuable resource and can refer you to a long-term psychological professional if you’re interested. Seeing someone regularly can help you work on living more honestly and avoiding similar mistakes in the future. <img> Have the mediator set an appointment for the mediation. Your mediator can extend an invitation to the person you want to talk to and find a time that works for both of you.\nIf you work or study full-time, you should try to make the appointment for after work rather than during lunch. This will help avoid distraction and work-day stress. <img> Be punctual and calm. Arriving on time and with the right mental approach is crucial to the success of your mediation.\nDon’t drink coffee or alcohol before your meeting as these can make you jumpy or overly emotional. <img> Approach the meeting with an open and positive mindset. Gather your thoughts before the session and make sure you keep your emotions in check.\nTry meditating, drinking green tea, or doing relaxing exercises like yoga or controlled breathing beforehand. A centered mindset will help you organize your thoughts and be a better participant in the mediation.\nYou can also try visualizing the meeting going well to calm your nerves and make sure you approach it with an open mind. <img> Let your mediator guide the discussion. Instead of jumping right in and confessing, have your mediator set some ground rules and facilitate the discussion.\nWhen it’s your turn, admit your lie as clearly and concisely as possible. Use “I-statements” to avoid sounding accusatory or blame-shifting.\nWhen it’s your friend’s turn, listen attentively. Chances are, you haven’t understood or considered their side as much as you could have, so listening to your friend will provide you valuable insight.\nPractice active listening as well. Provide nonverbal indicators that you are paying attention and repeat back what you hear them saying in your own words. <img> Walk the talk. Show that your confession and apology were sincere by changing your ways and being more honest in the future. You can't guarantee you'll be forgiven, but you can improve your integrity and character in any case. <img> "
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How to Julienne Peppers | [
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"Cut the pepper in half lengthwise. Stand the pepper on the cutting board, stem side up. Grip the knife by pinching the blade, right above the handle, with your thumb and the second knuckle of your index finger; your remaining three fingers should grip the handle to give you more control over the blade. Cut the pepper from top to bottom, starting close to the stem and cutting through to the bottom. <img> Remove the core. Pick up one half of the pepper, cupping it firmly on the outside. Using the tip of your knife, trace and cut away the halved seed cluster from the inside of the pepper piece. Carefully remove and discard it, then repeat with the other pepper half. <img> Cut each half in half again, width-wise. Brace the halved peppers carefully and cut them into quarters. Using the tip of your knife, carefully remove the stem from the top piece and discard it. Scrape out any remaining seeds from the inside of the pepper pieces. <img> Press the quarters of the peppers flat. Lay the pepper pieces on the cutting board, skin-side up. Using the blade of your knife or the palm of your hand, gently press down the pieces and flatten them as much as possible; this will make the pepper much easier to cut. Flip up the pieces and use the tip of your knife to remove the ribs inside. <img> Julienne the pepper pieces. Push the blade downward onto the pepper pieces in a rocking motion while holding them steady with your free hand; be sure to keep your fingers out of the blade's way. As you rock the blade downward, push the handle away from you slightly, which will draw the blade over the cutting surface more efficiently. Continue until all pieces are julienned. <img> ",
"Remove the top and bottom of the pepper. Grip the knife carefully, right above the handle, and brace the pepper lightly with your free hand. Cut off the top of the pepper so that the stem is completely removed. Cut off the bottom as well, leaving the pepper in a cylindrical shape.\nTo salvage the top of the pepper, push the green stalk through the pepper top with your fingers and discard it, keeping the rest. <img> Cut open the pepper. Set the pepper down on one end. Brace it gently and use the tip of your knife to cut cleanly down the side to open it up. Gently pull open the pepper; remove and discard the core.\nBe careful when pulling open the pepper- the seeds inside are small and will scatter easily. <img> Remove seeds and flatten the pepper. Place the pepper skin-down on the cutting board. Brace the side of the pepper and gently work the knife through the inside wall, keeping the blade parallel to the cutting board. Remove and discard the remaining seeds and ribs, flattening it as you move along. <img> Cut the pepper into thin strips. Brace the rectangle-shaped piece of pepper with one hand and grasp the handle of your knife firmly with the other hand. With each cut, bring the knife down, touching the tip to the top corner of the rectangle. Lower the rest of the knife down to the cutting board and through the pepper, leaving small, thin strips of pepper. Feed the pepper towards the knife as you cut until all of it is julienned.\nAlternatively, put a bell pepper horizontally on your cutting board and slice off the crown. Then turn it around and slice off the bottom.\nYou should then be able to see through the pepper. Use a knife to remove the pith and seeds.\nThen slice the bell pepper into strips. <img> ",
"Cut off the sides of the pepper. Turn the pepper sideways and cut off the stem. Hold the pepper upright and cut off each side (4 or 5 large pieces). Discard the remaining core.\nThis method should allow you to discard the seeds without separating them from the core or making a mess. <img> Flatten the pepper pieces. Turn the large pieces of pepper skin side down on the cutting board. Flatten them against the board with your fingers or knife. Use the tip of your knife to remove rib from inside. <img> Slice the peppers. Half the pepper pieces before chopping if desired. Brace the side of the pieces carefully, keeping fingers away from the blade. Grip the top of the blade and the knife handle firmly, and carefully chop the pepper into thin strips. <img> Finished. <img> "
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Does Your Astrological Chart Change? Birth Charts, Relocation Charts, and Progressed Charts | [
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"Yes, you can change your birth chart with relocation astrology. Relocation astrology is the practice of changing your birth location on your birth chart to give you an idea of where you should live or even vacation. All you need to do to create your own relocation chart is change the location on your birth chart and convert your time of birth to the new location’s time zone.\nIf you don’t resonate with your zodiac sign or any other part of your birth chart, try creating a relocation chart based on where you currently live or spent most of your childhood.\nThis type of astrology measures your celestial influences through space rather than time.\nRelocation astrology doesn’t change the birth chart you’ve had since birth, but rather shows you how your location can or might influence your personality. <img> ",
"Yes, your progressed chart might change with age. A progressed chart shows personal development rather than characteristics and traits like a birth chart. To read your progressed chart, astrologers analyze your birth chart with important dates in your life to offer predictions on how you might personally evolve.\nYour progressed chart changes as you age because of the “day for a year” formula. In this formula, the movement of the planets on one day represents the movement of progressed planets for a year. For example, the 10th day after your birth represents the 10th year of your life.\nAstrologers use this information along with other factors like common sense, current and past life events, and intuition to provide accurate astrological readings and predictions. <img> ",
"Your horoscope changes daily. A horoscope is a daily prediction based on your sun sign or zodiac sign. Basically, this prediction can be used to see how your day will play out. Astrologers look at an ephemeris, which gives them a list of planetary placements on a given day, to see where the moon is in relation to Saturn. With this information, they can predict daily occurrences based on the qualities, relationships, and characteristics of the zodiac signs, houses, and planets.\nAstrologers will always analyze the moon and Saturn no matter your zodiac sign is because these planets influence your outward appearance and limitations.\nThe moon represents how others see you. It's used in daily horoscopes to predict what will physically happen.\nSaturn represents the laws and boundaries set by society and karma. These are extremely influential in daily horoscopes because they govern fate and destiny. <img> "
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How to Handle Jealousy | [
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"Understand the emotion of jealousy. Jealousy is a complex emotion that can include many others: fear, loss, anger, envy, sorrow, betrayal, inadequacy, and humiliation. If you are feeling jealous, understand that there are many other emotions that can occur with jealousy, but jealousy might be the emotion you notice first. Spend time thinking through your emotions.\nWrite out how you feel. If you are a visual person, make a chart or a drawing that represents all the different emotions you feel and their connection to jealousy.\nNotice the way your body is registering your emotions. Fear sometimes feels like a dropping or clutching sensation in your chest and stomach, while anger often manifests itself as a burning, tight sensation in your head and arms. <img> Tackle your feelings. Learn to question your jealousy every time that it emerges. For example, say to yourself: \"Is this jealousy because I feel afraid or angry? Why am I feeling fear or anger here?\" When you begin to question what makes you jealous in the moment, you can begin to take positive steps to manage the feelings constructively, without the cloud of negative emotion that typically accompanies jealousy. <img> Get to the root of your jealousy. It can be hard to admit that you are having negative feelings, and it might be tempting to blame them on another. Avoid this by taking a compassionate look at your own jealousy. Look at all the emotions you feel within your jealousy, and think about a cause for each of them. For instance, if you feel jealous of your partner's friend, think of all the ways those emotions might fit in a sentence. You might feel fear because you don't want to lose your partner (and perhaps because you have lost a partner in the past), sorrow at the thought of the loss, a sense of betrayal because you feel your partner owes you full attention, and a sense of inadequacy because you aren't sure you're worthy of love.\nWrite down memories that may have aggravated these feelings. For instance, you may feel fear at losing your partner because your last breakup was really painful, and you're frightened of going through a similar experience. You may feel unworthy of love because you had a neglectful parent. <img> Choose to believe. Trust the people you love. Choose trust over distrust. Unless you have hard evidence that someone lies to you, trust. Do not go snooping for evidence, but take your loved one at his or her word. Jealousy can hurt your relationship only if you bury it and blame your feelings on others. <img> Apologize and explain. Say something like: \"I'm sorry for bothering you about your friendship with J. It's not that I don't trust you—I was just feeling insecure. Thanks for listening to me.\" This will often be sufficient to give both of you the space to discuss what has just taken place––recognition of your insecurities and the need to be more open together about what you're going through. <img> Open up about your jealousy. Sharing your true feelings with your friend or partner can help you build a stronger relationship. It will also empower him or her to point out when you make unreasonable jealous demands. Though it can be vulnerable to admit to feelings of jealousy, a relationship built on honesty is going to be stronger than one built of subterfuge.\nAvoid passing on blame to the other person. He or she did not cause your feelings, and you alone are responsible for your behavior.\nStick to \"I\" statements rather than saying anything that smacks of \"you make me feel…\" Instead of saying, \"You shouldn't have done that,\" say, \"I feel terrible when we're in a public space and I can't communicate how I feel to you.\"\nBe aware that how you perceive situations may be completely at odds with how the other person saw them. Commit to listening when your partner speaks, even if you disagree. <img> Get help. If you have physically harmed, yelled at, berated, or stalked your partner, separate yourself from them immediately and get professional help. Ask your doctor for a referral to see a therapist or take an anger management class. <img> ",
"Learn the difference between love and jealousy. Jealousy is not love and feeling jealousy does not mean that you are in love. Some people mistake jealousy as an act of love, when it's really an act of insecurity and/or a lack of control. People who get jealous tend to be insecure and to have feelings of shame as well. <img> Draw boundaries with a jealous partner or friend. If your partner is acting out due to jealousy, draw lines. Do not answer questions you are not comfortable answering. Do not cancel plans with your friends, or cut off contact with someone who matters to you.\nGently and firmly explain: \"I will answer your questions, but only once. I will not give you the same answer over and over.\"\n\"I will listen to how you feel, but I will not isolate myself from the people I love.\"\n\"If you throw things or yell, I will leave the house and spend the night at my parents' house.\"\n\"If you do not tell me how you feel, but you sulk or give me the silent treatment, I will tell you how that makes me feel and then I will leave the house until you call me.\" <img> Don't accept abuse. Do not assume responsibility for things you did not do. It may be easier to apologize and blame yourself when you are blamed for another's behavior. However, you know your own motivations. Don't let anyone convince you into believing that you were flirting when you weren't flirting, or that you \"provoked\" jealousy and subsequent bad behavior.\nListen calmly to your partner if he or she can use \"I\" statements, but do not subject yourself to a barrage of accusations.\nIf your partner physically restrains you, hurts you, or breaks things, leave him or her. <img> Get help. If you feel in any way threatened by a partner or other person who is jealous of you, get away from them if you can. Jealousy is the leading cause of spousal murders, and is a typical component of spousal battery.\nGet out of the house if your partner is physically aggressive, and call 911 or a domestic abuse hotline: 1-800-522-3304 <img> ",
"Encourage their individuality. Jealousy between siblings is inevitable, as they will have conflicting needs and a natural worry about being treated unfairly. Explain to them that their needs are different, and that not everything can be \"equal,\" because their strong needs will appear at different times and need different treatment.\nGive your children space and time that is just for them. If you can give your children separate rooms, do. Let your child pursue activities they love. Older siblings should have time alone or with friends without having to always include a younger sibling.\nDemonstrate that the individuality of each child matters. Devote family time to things that one child enjoys and another child doesn't. Spend one-on-one time with each child when you can.\nFor example, if one child enjoys biking and the other does not, make time for your biker to take a spin in the park. If you have two children who need supervision at all times, get a sitter or split duties with your partner or a family friend. <img> Make schedules. If your children often fight over whose turn it is to use a family-owned item, such as a laptop or game, make a schedule showing when each child can claim it. Similarly, if your children demonstrate jealousy of your attention, make one-on-one dates with each of them in which you participate in an activity of their choice. <img> Teach your children to be assertive. Teach your children to state their own emotions in a straightforward, assertive way, rather than acting out or blaming others for how they feel. Explain to your children that when a sentence begins with \"you,\" it might make matters worse. Instead, teach your kids to start sentences with \"I\" and explain how they are feeling. If your child expresses that he or she feels jealous, then try to find out more.\nFor example, if one of your kids expresses jealousy towards an older sibling, then you might ask, “Why do you feel jealous?” You might learn that your child feels jealous because he or she thinks the sibling is more loved or more talented. This will give you an opportunity reassure and encourage your child.\nIf one of your kids expresses jealousy about a sibling’s talents, then encourage your child to think about his or her own talents instead of making comparisons to the sibling. If your child feels like he or she does not have any talents, then encourage your child to take up a new hobby to start taking pride in him or herself again. <img> "
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How to Stop a Developing Yeast Infection | [
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"Eat probiotic yogurt. There is a type of yogurt that has helpful bacteria in it that can help combat developing yeast infections. Yogurt with lactobacillus acidophilus has been used by women, either orally or applied vaginally, to help combat developing yeast infections. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a good bacteria that can help you to fight the bacteria causing your yeast infection. You can buy this kind of yogurt at most grocery stores. Make sure to check the label to ensure that it has active and live lactobacillus acidophilus cultures in it.\nStudies have shown that yogurt may be effective at decreasing symptomatic relief in some women. However, as other studies have shown, it isn't effective in all women. <img> Bathe twice a day. While taking a shower or bath two times a day can throw off your daily schedule, it is important that you stay as clean as possible to combat your yeast infection. When you bathe, do not use any chemical soap or body wash. These kinds of soaps can kill good bacteria that you need to fight your infection, while doing very little to reduce your infection.\nWomen with vaginal yeast infections should take baths rather than showers. Taking a bath can help to clear yeast from the vaginal area.\nMake sure your bath isn't too hot. This can cause yeast to multiply. <img> Use clean towels. When you bathe, go swimming, or dry off with a towel, it is important that you dry off as thoroughly as possible. Yeast thrives in warm, damp places, so use a clean, dry towel to get rid of any lingering moisture. If you use a towel that you used before, you might transfer yeast to it, which can thrive on the dampness left behind from your previous shower. Instead, wash your towels after you have used them once. <img> Wear loose clothing. If you have a skin or vaginal yeast infection, it is important to wear loose-fitting clothes that will allow your skin to breath. This is particularly important if you have a vaginal yeast infection. Wear cotton underwear and avoid any underwear made with silk or nylon, as these two fabrics do not let any air through.\nAvoid activities that cause unnecessary heat, sweat, and moisture in affected areas in order to help prevent further growth of the yeast. <img> Avoid certain skin products. When you are getting a yeast infection, avoid using any products that might make the infection worse. In particular, it is important to avoid soaps that could wash away good bacteria, as well as feminine hygiene sprays or powders. You should also not use certain lotions, since they can keep your skin moist and cause the skin to retain heat and liquid.\nWhile you may want to use sprays or powders to combat some of the side effects of yeast infections, these products can actually irritate the skin further. <img> ",
"Use medication on your skin. There are certain medications that can help combat a yeast infection on your skin. For skin infections, doctors generally recommend antifungal creams that are applied directly to the affected area. These creams will generally clear the infection within a couple of week. The two most common antifungal creams for yeast infections on the skin include miconazole and oxiconazole. The cream have general instructions for application, but make sure you follow the doctor's instructions carefully.\nTo use cream for your skin yeast infections, wash the affected area with water and then dry it off very thoroughly. The skin should not be moist at all. Apply the recommended amount of cream as indicated by your doctor or the manufacturer's instructions. Let it absorb into your skin before you reapply clothing or do any activities that might cause the area to rub against another object or material. <img> Treat a vaginal yeast infection. To fight a vaginal yeast infection, you can get over the counter medications or get a prescription from your doctor. For infrequent episodes of yeast infections that only have mild to moderate symptoms, you can use over the counter medication that either comes as a cream, tablet, or suppository that gets inserted directly into your vagina.\nThe common yeast-fighting medical creams include miconazole (Monistat) and terconazole (Terazol). They are generally used as a cream or suppository, given intravaginally every day at bedtime, for as many days as specified in the instructions. You can get medications that last one to seven days.\nYou can also get oral antifungal medication that can be taken, such as clotrimazole (Myecelex) and fluconazole (Diflucan), which you take by mouth.\nYou can also take clotrimazole as tablets, which are taken intravaginally at 100mg every day at bedtime for six to seven days, 200mg every night for 3 days, or 500mg daily for 1 day.\nSome yeast infections may be more complicated. These have to be treated for seven to 14 days, rather than one to seven days. <img> Ask your doctor about boric acid. Boric acid is available for yeast infections as a vaginal insert suppository by a prescription. This may provide relief from infections that occur frequently if conventional treatments have not been as effective as expected. Additionally, boric acid may provide increased resistance against other strains of candida that may have become resistant to certain antifungal medications over time.\nBoric acid is toxic, especially to children when ingested, and can cause irritation to skin.\nAbstain from oral sex while using boric acid so your partner does not ingest the toxic acid. <img> Stop oral yeast infections with medical mouthwash. If you develop a mouth yeast infection, you can combat it with medical mouthwash with antifungal capabilities. To use this medication, you swish it around in your mouth for a short time and then swallow it. The medicine helps the surface of your mouth as well as from inside your body after you swallow it. Also talk to a doctor about additional prescription oral medications that you can take. Oral antifungal medications also come in the form of tablets and lozenges.\nIf you have a very weakened immune system and are combating other illnesses like cancer or HIV, your doctor may also prescribe Amphotericin B, a medication that combats oral yeast infections that have become immune to antifungal medications. <img> ",
"Recognize the signs. If you want to prevent a developing yeast infection, you need to be able to recognize the signs of one. There are three types of yeast infections. There are infections that affect the skin, the mouth, and the vagina.\nSymptoms of a mouth yeast infection, also called oral thrush, are creamy patches of white in the throat or mouth region or painful cracks at the corners of your lips.\nSkin yeast infections cause blisters, red patches of skin, or skin rashes, which are most commonly found between the toes and fingers, under the breast, and around the groin area. Skin yeast infections can also affect the penis. The symptoms can be the same, but the penis can also develop white patches of skin or moist areas of skin with a white substance collecting in skin folds.\nVaginal yeast infections are common, and causes increased vaginal discharge that may be thick, white, and curd-like, mild to moderate itching, and internal vaginal skin irritation and redness. <img> Consider the general risk factors. There are many risk factors that can contribute to yeast infections. If you suffer from a disorder that compromises the immune system, such as HIV, it will open up increased possibilities for infection because the body is unable to properly defend itself against outside sources. If you are taking antibiotics, you are also more likely to get a yeast infection. Antibacterial therapies, such as antibiotics, serve to fight against infections, but they can also reduce the number of bacteria that live on your body and play a role in protecting you from other types of infections, such as yeast infections. In these cases, a yeast infection may occur if it is provided a surface to effectively multiply on, such as the skin, penis, or vagina.\nPeople who are overweight can also suffer from increased chances of yeast infections. This is typically due to the overabundance of skin folds, which can cause bacteria and yeast growth.\nBabies are also prone to yeast infections that present as diaper rashes or in the mouth. <img> Look for the gender specific risk factors. Women with hormonal fluctuations, due to menopause, birth control pills, pregnancy, or premenstrual syndrome, can be more susceptible to yeast infections because of the physical stressors the hormonal changes cause. Women may also be prone to yeast infections through the use of douches and chemical irritants. While well-intentioned, these can alter the natural pH balance of the vagina, which naturally creates an environment that is difficult for foreign bacteria to infect.\nMen are more prone to yeast infections if they are uncircumcised. These men have an increased risk for the yeast bacteria that causes the infections due to the increased ability of bacteria to grow on or under the foreskin. <img> Reduce the possibility of a yeast infection. There are general ways you can prevent yeast infections. Only use antibiotics when absolutely necessary, so your body keeps its natural bacteria that fights off yeast infections. Since steroids can cause immune system problems, reduce or minimize the use of inhaled and other steroids. Try to stay away from moist environments and clothes. If you are in moist clothes, try to change out of them as soon as possible.\nYeast infections can grow in the mouth, especially in those with diabetes and those with dentures. To prevent this issue with dentures, keep your dentures clean and use well-fitting dentures. For other instances, the yeast will remain dormant until a trigger, such as antibiotic use, causes it to manifest.\nWomen should avoid douching if at all possible.\nIf you have diabetes, always do your best to keep it controlled and keep your skin healthy. <img> "
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How to Know if You Have a Learning Disability | [
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"Understand that there are many types of learning disabilities. Each of these disabilities affects an individual in different ways and can produce different types of symptoms. LDs can affect the way the brain processes audio, visual, or speech-related information or stimuli.\nLDs are the result of neurological-based problems that affect the way that the brain receives, processes, stores, and responds to information: the brain's cognitive functioning.\nLDs are not curable, they are lifelong. But, they can be managed with the proper help. <img> Know the most common LDs. One in every five Americans is diagnosed with a LD. Unfortunately, because each LD affects the cognitive area of the brain, symptoms tend to over-lap, making it quite difficult for even the trained professional to identify. For example, poor-handwriting skills can be the result of difficulties processing symbols (dyslexia); or from poor spatial organization skills (dysgraphia). The most common LDs are:\nDyslexia is a reading disability that affects how one interprets sounds, letters and words. It can affect general vocabulary skills as well as one's reading speed and efficiency. Symptoms of dyslexia include late speech, difficulty with handwriting, and difficulty rhyming words.\nDyscalculia affects an individual's ability to process numbers, and can manifest itself as a problem with memorization skills, as well as a difficulty sequencing patterns or numbers. Symptoms of dyscalculia include difficulty counting and memorizing arithmetic concepts.\nDysgraphia is a LD of writing, and can be the result of either a physical motor in-efficiency, or a mental difficulty in understanding and processing certain forms of information. Individuals with dysgraphia tend to demonstrate poor handwriting skills, illegible and/or irregular writing, and have difficulties communicating through the written form. <img> Familiarize yourself with the general symptoms of a learning disability. Although each LD affects the brain in a different way, there are, however, general symptoms that can help indicate whether-or-not an individual has a disability of either the audio, visual, or speech type. These symptoms include:\nTrouble spelling.\nAvoidance of reading and writing.\nDifficulty summarizing.\nTrouble with open-ended questions.\nPoor memory.\nDifficulty with abstract concepts.\nTrouble expressing ideas.\nMispronunciation.\nEasily distracted.\nMix up right/left or poor sense of direction.\nTrouble following directions or completing tasks. <img> Observe daily patterns and routines. Take well-detailed notes if necessary, and look for the most obvious symptoms of a LD--poor memorization, bad social skills, frustration with reading and/or writing.\nDo you or your child perform daily tasks in a different way each time? This can be an indicator of a LD.\nDo this over an extended period of time. <img> Consider the alternative causes. These symptoms may not necessarily be the result of an LD, but may be caused by other conditions affecting you or your child. In many cases, individuals demonstrate the symptoms of a LD but do not actually have any disorder. Instead, these individuals are being affected by social, financial, personal, or general living conditions that make it difficult to learn or remain focused.\nThese \"learning problems\" are not considered disorders.\nIt is very difficult to distinguish between learning disorders and learning problems. <img> Take a quiz. If you do not believe that the symptoms are being caused by any outside or social conditions, then the next step is to take a quiz or questionnaire. Many are available online. These tests will help you assess whether-or-not you should seek any further screening. <img> Understand that having a LD does not mean that a person is in any way unintelligent or incapable. On the contrary, individuals with LDs typically demonstrate an average to above average intelligence. Charles Schwab and Whoopi Goldberg have been diagnosed with LDs, and many suspect that Albert Einstein may have had one as well.\nCelebrities Tom Cruise, Danny Glover and Jay Leno all have dyslexia, and have actively campaigned to raise awareness for the disability.\nHistorians and researchers suspect that these historical figures may have also had some form of learning disability: George Patton, Walt Disney, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. <img> ",
"Consult your personal medical physician. If you demonstrate symptoms or suspect that you may have a LD, the first step toward seeking help is to contact your personal doctor. Your physician will discuss your options with you, and more specifically, look for any further symptoms. If necessary, your physician can point you in the proper direction for further screening.\nThis is not a diagnosis, but rather, only the first step of several that are required to be properly diagnosed.\nBeing properly diagnosed includes initial consultation, screening, and then final diagnosis. <img> Get screened for a LD. Screening is an informal process that takes place between you and a LD advocate. After you have been screened, your advocate will inform you whether-or-not you should pursue further diagnosis.\nScreening is relatively inexpensive.\nIt consists of observation, an interview, and brief testing.\nMental health clinics and state rehabilitation agencies can provide initial consultation.\nMental health clinics and local universities oftentimes provide assessments that are priced on a sliding scale. <img> Be formally evaluated by a qualified professional. This does not necessarily mean your medical physician--most general practitioners are not licensed to diagnose LDs--but instead, a clinical or neurological psychologist.\nAfter your advocate is finished evaluating all of the information, you will need to meet with him or her again in order to discuss the results. <img> Return for consultation. During this meeting your advocate will diagnose and provide you with a written report that details your specific LD. This report will provide learning specialists with the information that they need to provide you with any further help.\nThis report can also be used to make a request for special accommodations at school or work. <img> Ask questions. When you return to discuss the results of your evaluation, be sure to ask your advocate about anything that is unclear to you. \nAre there any terms that you do not understand?\nAre you unclear as to what to do next? Or what your advocate expects? <img> ",
"Contact your son or daughter's teacher. Let them know about your concerns. The teacher, or another professional, will begin collecting information about your child's scholastic performance.\nOnce enough information has been collected, the teacher or learning specialist will provide your son or daughter with a series of learning strategies or supplemental learning activities.\nA school cannot collect information about your son or daughter without your written consent. <img> Review the learning strategies and activities provided by your learning specialist. Make sure that your son or daughter's weaknesses are actually being addressed in the supplemental learning plan that has been provided by the specialist.\nDo the expectations of the learning plan accurately address your son or daughter's needs? <img> Follow the routine provided by your learning specialist. These routines are designed to help your son or daughter become a more-effective student. Furthermore, this routine will help learning specialist more accurately diagnose a specific type or kind of LD. Like any exercise, however, these activities will only work if they are followed exactly as planned.\nTake action to implement these changes as quickly as possible, like getting a tutor for your child or trying different learning strategies. If your student gets targeted help, they may be able to overcome whatever they're struggling with.\nYou can try these strategies without having a formal diagnosis. In fact, in some cases, having a diagnosis of a disorder or disability can make it harder for a student to overcome their learning difficulties, so if you can intervene, it may be better in the long-term. <img> Seek formal evaluation if your child is still struggling. If you're providing your child with one-on-one support to help them succeed in school, but they're still struggling after a whole school year, they may need additional help and resources in order to do well. In that case, you should have your son or daughter formally evaluated.\nYour son or daughter's teacher will be able to provide you with more information regarding the process.\nThe \"Individuals with Disabilities Education Act\" ensures free-screening for your child. Formal screening will include a series of tests and interviews, and the committee may suggest special education. <img> Obtain an \"Individualized Education Program.\" After the committee has finished evaluating all of the information, you will meet with them to create an \"Individualized Education Program\" for your son or daughter. This program will outline the learning objectives for your child, and will also provide you with information regarding the services that your school or school district offers.\nYou have the right to be part of this process!\nIf you have specific learning goals for your child, they should be discussed at the post-evaluation meeting. <img> Follow the \"Individualized Education Program.\" Depending on the specific learning goals and LD, it may take quite some time to see any significant improvement from your child.\nThe \"Individualized Education Program\" may have a timeline of development. This is only a guide, not an exact rule. <img> Contact the school district if you believe that the program is not working. You have the right to have your son or daughter re-evaluated if the \"Individualized Education Program\" that you received is not producing significant results.\nLDs are very difficult to diagnose, which means that re-evaluations are not uncommon.\nBecause symptoms tend to over-lap, even highly trained experts can misdiagnose a specific type or kind of LD. <img> "
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"Right-click a blank spot on your desktop. To arrange your icons horizontally, you'll first need to check or uncheck some settings. <img> Hover your mouse over View and uncheck Auto arrange icons. With this setting, you'll make Windows stop re-arranging your icons every time you restart or add a new icon to your desktop.\nAlthough it's enabled by default, make sure Align icons to grid has a checkmark next to it. This feature will keep your icons nicely spaced and organized. If you don't want your icons to be evenly spaced or forced to align within a grid, you can uncheck this. <img> Drag-and-drop the icons to line up horizontally. Unfortunately, you'll have to do this manually since there is no easy setting to do this for you. But, after you've disabled Auto arrange icons, you should be able to arrange your icons in horizontal rows without them re-arranging automatically later. <img> ",
"Drag-and-drop the icons to line up horizontally. You'll have to do this manually since there isn't a way to do this automatically. <img> Right-click a blank space and select Show View Options. This option is usually at the bottom of the menu that appears. <img> Adjust any settings you want, then close the window. In the \"Show view options\" window, you can change how your icons appear, such as how big or small they are and their grid size. When you're done, click the x in the top left corner to close the window.\nYou can also change the size of the text that accompanies the icons as well as the position of the text label. <img> "
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"If you’re not sure how to wear your plaid trousers, start out with a solid-colored shirt. Any shirt in a neutral color (like white, black, or tan) will complement your pants. Slip on some matching neutral-colored shoes to complete your outfit.\nWhite and black shirts look great with almost any color of plaid, and white tan and cream shirts go well with fall colors, like red and orange.\nKeep your accessories minimal by grabbing a small handbag and layering a few necklaces on top. <img> ",
"This outfit is great for the office or after-work drinks. Choose a button-down in a color that matches your pants or opt for a neutral like white. Your patterned trousers add a nice visual pop of style, and your understated top won’t risk making your outfit look too busy.\nIf a button-down is too stiff for you, go with a silk blouse instead.\nHigh heels would look lovely with this outfit, and the same goes for oxfords or brogues.\nComplete this outfit with a few necklaces and rings to dress it up, or stay neutral with a small scarf and a fedora. <img> ",
"Take your plaid pants to work with this professional ensemble. Choose pants that are fitted or tailored to keep that business casual vibe. Underneath your blazer, wear a solid-colored button-up or a silk camisole tucked into your pants.\nComplete your outfit with a pair of nude or neutrally-toned shoes. Pumps or loafers would look great!\nA navy, blue, tan, or black blazer would work best with this combo. Anything too bright risks clashing with the pattern of your pants.\nIf you want to go bold, try matching your blazer to your pants for an all-over plaid look.\nFinish off this outfit with a pair of small stud earrings. Add a tie if you want a more formal ensemble. <img> ",
"You can hit the streets or the golf course in this outfit. Wear a neutral-colored polo or match your top to one of the colors in your pants for a more stylized look.\nGreen and black trousers would look nice with a black polo or get a little more stylized by wearing a green polo.\nFeel free to wear a jacket or hoodie if it’s a little chilly out. Just make sure it’s on the neutral side and doesn’t have a pattern that clashes with your pants.\nComplete this look with classic white sneakers and a long billowing scarf. <img> ",
"This works for a day at the office or a night out with friends. A black turtleneck would look sophisticated, as would a cream or tan one. Tuck your turtleneck into your pants for a sleeker feel.\nWear high heeled shoes for a dressier look, or keep things minimalistic with flats or ankle boots.\nFor example, a black turtleneck with burnt orange plaid pants would be superb for fall.\nIf the weather is cooler, you could wear a nice peacoat or even a leather jacket.\nAdd a few long necklaces to draw attention to your high neckline, and throw on some hoop earrings for a fun addition. <img> ",
"Comfortable and stylish, this look is perfect for chilly winter months. For a fun visual play, match your sweater's shade to one of the colors in your pants. For the best look, choose a solid-colored sweater to avoid overwhelming the plaid.\nFor example, a sea-green mohair sweater would look sweet with navy-blue plaid pants that have lines of light green or blue running through them.\nAdd a little more style to your outfit by tucking the front of your sweater into your trousers.\nAn oversized cardigan would work well, too. Wear it over top of a simple white or black tee.\nIf you’re not a fan of the oversized look, go with a cropped sweater instead.\nFinish off this look with a small handbag and a few simple rings (make sure they don’t get caught in your sweater)! <img> ",
"You don’t have to be dressed up all the time! If you’re just hanging at home or heading to a coffee shop, pull on your plaid trousers and a loose-fitting sweatshirt or hoodie.\nYou can go with a neutral sweatshirt to match any pair of pants, or add a pop of color with a bright one.\nAdd a few chain necklaces to make this outfit a little more streetwear.\nPut on some sneakers and grab a backpack to complete this laid-back, casual look. <img> ",
"This is a great look for a date or night out with friends. A cream-colored or black bodysuit underneath fitted plaid trousers is simultaneously dressed up while still allowing you to feel comfortable in your own skin.\nFinish your look with a pair of high heels or pumps and a simple leather clutch.\nTry wearing a red bodysuit with red plaid pants for a bright, vibrant look. Tone it down a little with a black or white bodysuit and neutral plaid pants.\nThrow your essentials into a backpack to keep this look laid-back and casual.\nAccessorize with a choker and some hoop earrings. <img> ",
"Embrace the punk look with this comfy outfit. Try tucking in your tee or wearing a cropped top for a more styled and intentional look. Choose a shirt that complements the color of your pants.\nA light denim jacket will look best with this outfit—if there are patches, pins, or worn-out areas, that’s even better.\nTo keep the look on the chic-grunge side, add a pair of lace-up combat boots. Converse shoes would also look great if you want something lighter.\nAdd some spiked jewelry or a big handbag to make this outfit feel complete. <img> ",
"This is a fun look that doesn’t require a lot of effort yet leaves you looking put-together. Tuck in your top or leave it untucked if you like a slightly billowy silhouette.\nA black silk top will always work well, but white or cream would look nice, too.\nDress up the outfit with heels or wear flats for a more casual vibe.\nTo look super macho, pair your outfit with a leather purse or satchel.\nFinish off your look with a few leather bracelets or some thin necklaces. <img> "
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"Choose fresh fruits that are ripe and bruise-free. A few good options are apples, bananas, pears, peaches, berries, cherries, and apricots. You can also dry sections of citrus fruits like oranges, pineapples, and limes, and experiment with other fruits that you enjoy. Look for ripe fruits with even coloring. Avoid fruit with dark, squishy spots.\nA green stem can indicate unripe fruit. If the fruit feels extremely hard, it's probably not ripe yet.Tip: Ripe fruit should feel firm to the touch, and if you press down with your finger, it will leave a slight indentation. <img> Wash, peel, and core the fruit. Always rinse off your fruit thoroughly with cool water before using it. Then, depending on what kind of fruit you're working with, remove the outer skin, stem, seeds, rinds, and cores. You want to work with the fleshy, edible parts of each fruit.\nFor example, if you're using peaches, slice them in half so you can remove the pits. Peel off banana skins, remove citrus rinds, core apples, and get rid of any stems.\nIt's usually best to remove most tough outer skins. For example, remove the skin from plums, mangoes, and apricots. Leaving the skin on will lengthen the drying time. <img> Cut the fruit into pieces that are uniform in size and thickness. Your fruit slices or chunks can be any size and thickness that you like. The key is to make them as uniform as possible so they'll take about the same amount of time to dry. Keep in mind that the thicker and bigger the fruit pieces, the longer they'll take to dry. The pieces will also shrink down considerably during the drying process.\nFor example, cut bananas into round medallions or sticks. Section oranges and other citrus fruits. Cut apples into rings or chunks.\nSmall fruit, like blueberries, cherries, and cranberries, can be left whole. <img> Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fruits will release sticky sugars as they dry, so line your baking trays with parchment paper first so the fruits won't cling to the surface. You could also spray your baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray, if you prefer.\nBoth techniques work equally well, but parchment paper will make cleanup much easier! <img> Arrange the fruit in a single layer on the baking sheet. Scatter the fruit pieces on the baking sheet and be sure to leave a little space in between them. The more space you leave, the better the air circulation will be, but as long as the pieces aren't touching each other, you're all set. <img> ",
"Preheat your oven to 140 °F (60 °C) and let it heat up. If your oven doesn't go that low, set it to the lowest temperature you can. Don't exceed 200 °F (93 °C), or you'll end up cooking your fruit instead of drying it. Let the oven heat up completely. <img> Place the baking sheet in the oven. You can use any rack. If you're making multiple sheets, you can use both racks simultaneously as long as there's at least 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of space in between them. Make sure there's at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space on all sides of the baking sheet so that the air can circulate properly. <img> Leave the oven door open about 2 inches (5.1 cm) so air can circulate. Closing your oven door all the way will cut off air circulation, which extends the drying time and may end up cooking your fruits instead of dehydrating them. Leave the oven door propped open a couple of inches to prevent that.\nTo be safe, keep children out of the kitchen during this time. You may want to crack a window in the kitchen, since leaving the oven door open will warm up the room.Tip: You can also set up a fan aimed at the open oven to improve air circulation even more. <img> Stir the fruit every 30 minutes and let it dry for 4-8 hours total. Use a wooden spoon or a spatula to move the pieces around every half hour so the fruit dries evenly. How long the fruit takes to dry depends on how juicy it is and how big your pieces are, so start checking it around the 3-hour mark to prevent over drying. <img> Remove the fruit from the oven when it is dry and chewy. If the fruit is squishy, it needs to dry longer. If it's hard, you may have over dried it, which isn't a big deal if you like your dried fruit crispy! The goal is to dry the fruit until the juice is gone, but before it hardens so it retains a chewy quality.\nYou can check how dry it is by prodding it with a wooden spoon or scooping up a few pieces on a spatula and testing them out. Be sure to let it cool for a few minutes before you bite into it!\nIf you don't have any children or pets, you could turn off the heat and leave the trays in the oven as long as you leave the oven door open all the way. <img> ",
"Let the dried fruit cool overnight. Leave the fruit pieces on the baking sheet so they can cool and finish the drying process. This usually takes several hours, so leaving it out overnight is the simplest solution. Be sure to place the hot baking sheet on a heat-safe surface in an area where children and pets can't get to it.\nLet the fruit cool in an area away from direct sunlight. <img> Transfer the dried fruit to air-tight containers. After it cools, you can transfer the fruit straight from the baking sheet into storage containers. Plastic containers and large freezer bags are great options for storage. Vacuum sealing also works well. As long as the containers have air-tight seals, you're good!\nConsider storing the fruit in divided portions. Every time you expose the fruit to air, the shelf life diminishes, so breaking the fruit into portions will keep it fresher for longer. <img> Store the dried fruit at room temperature for 6-12 months. You can put the storage containers right into your pantry and store dried fruit at room temperature for up to 1 year. If you want to extend the shelf life even more, store the fruit in your fridge or freezer.\nThe fruit will last 1-2 years in the fridge and indefinitely in the freezer. <img> "
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How to Get Pregnant if Your Partner Had a Vasectomy | [
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"Discuss why he had the vasectomy in the past. Many men who have had a vasectomy were quite clear at that point in their lives that they did not want to have children.\nIt is important to take the time to discuss with your partner why he had the procedure, and how his thoughts might have changed since then. <img> Talk about reasons for wanting to get pregnant. Make sure both of you are on the same page about it, and that he is not simply compromising to keep you happy.\nRemember that when you are planning to become parents together, it is important to have both people on board and fully committed. Otherwise, it may have a negative toll on the relationship, as well as for your baby.\nIf your partner is not fully committed, it might take some soul-searching to determine whether having a baby is really the best idea.\nYou may find couple counseling helpful as you discuss this, as it is a very significant life decision and your partner no doubt had strong feelings about it in the past, or he would not have had a vasectomy. <img> Decide how far you are willing to go. It is important to talk about things such as cost with your partner, and the effort and monetary investment you are willing to make, prior to taking the steps to becoming pregnant.\nCertain procedures (such as in vitro fertilization) can be very expensive, so it is important to know how far you and your partner are willing to go in order to become pregnant. <img> ",
"Have your partner see a urologist. This is a doctor who specializes in the male reproductive system.\nThe urologist can take a detailed medical history and perform a physical exam to determine what course of action is best to help you and your partner become pregnant. The urologist can also assess your partner to see if he has any specific fertility problems, other than the vasectomy.\nIt is advisable for you, as the woman, to also consult your OB/GYN and to make sure you have no fertility problems that could hold the two of you back from becoming pregnant. <img> Book time off to take your partner to his vasectomy reversal. It is a procedure that can be done directly in the doctor's office, with only local freezing (anesthetic) to numb the scrotal area, and it is relatively quick (around 30 minutes).\nSome men find it helpful to have you there as moral support.\nIt is also recommended to drive your partner home after the procedure as he will likely be experiencing some pain and discomfort. <img> Allow the doctor to perform the procedure. Sperm is produced in the testicles, and it then goes to the epididymis to mature. From the epididymis it travels through the vas deferens and eventually joins the urethra for ejaculation. The initial vasectomy procedure cut through the vas deferens to prevent sperm transport during ejaculation.\nThe vasectomy reversal can be done in two ways. The first way is reattaching the two cut ends of the vas deferens (called a vasovasostomy). This is the more common procedure.\nThe second way is reattaching the vas deferens directly to the epididymis (called a vasoepididymostomy). This is used when a vasovasostomy is not possible. <img> Help your partner to recover from his vasectomy reversal. Recovery from this procedure usually does not take more than a few days.\nThe man may have some pain in his scrotal area, and this can be treated with over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), or aspirin.\nMost men are fine with over-the-counter pain medications and do not need anything stronger; however, it is an option to receive prescription pain medication from the doctor if your partner needs it. <img> Refrain from sexual activity until at least one week after the procedure. Sometimes couples will hold off on sex for up to a few weeks after the procedure, as some men experience discomfort (and occasionally some blood) with ejaculation.\nIf this occurs for your partner, it should resolve on its own with time (within a few weeks).\nIf the bleeding is severe or the pain and discomfort are not improving, seek additional help from your doctor. <img> Ensure your partner attends follow-up appointments. The urologist will likely ask for follow-up appointments to check your partner's sperm counts, and to assess whether or not the procedure was successful.\nNote that success rates of vasectomy reversal are approximately 60%. It partly depends upon the number of years that the man has had the vasectomy for. A shorter duration equates to a greater success rate. <img> Understand that if your partner's vasectomy is successfully reversed, you will be able to get pregnant as any other couple would. In other words, when you have sexual intercourse after the vasectomy is reversed, you will have the same chance as any other couple of conceiving a baby.\nNote that this also means that the man is no longer \"sterile\" (that is, the vasectomy is no longer functioning as birth control), so the two of you will need to discuss alternate methods for contraception after the pregnancy is over. <img> ",
"Talk to your doctor about in vitro fertilization. This is the route many couples go when the man has had a vasectomy and the couple wants to get pregnant.\nIt is important to talk to a doctor who specializes in this area and who can provide additional information (as well as expected cost) for your case. The cost and complexity of the procedure can vary greatly between couples.\nOne of the main reasons that IVF is chosen is that the vasectomy reversal was unsuccessful, and the couple is still determined to have biological children of their own.\nSuccess rates of the procedure vary greatly depending upon the reason for receiving it, as well as fertility factors for both the man and the woman. <img> See if your partner has stored frozen sperm from the past. If he has had his sperm frozen in the past, this can be used for the procedure.\nIf he has not, another option is to collect sperm directly from the man's vas deferens (the portion of the tube that is still intact and that was not cut by surgery) and to use this for in vitro fertilization. <img> Have your doctor combine the sperm sample with one or more eggs from your ovaries. This is a procedure done in specialty medical labs.\nNormally more than one egg is taken from the female, in order to maximize the chances of a successful embryo forming in the lab. <img> Allow the embryo from the medical lab to be implanted into the uterus. Often more than one embryo will be implanted in order to maximize success rates of the conception (in hopes that at least one of the embryos will successfully survive and grow once placed in the uterus).\nA complication of IVF, for this reason, is the risk of having multiples (twins, triplets, or perhaps more). Speak to your doctor about how many embryos he or she recommends to have implanted in your specific case. It would depend upon a number of factors specific to each couple, including cost (as if the procedure \"fails\" and has to be done again that gets expensive), as well as other \"fertility factors\" that can be assessed by your doctor. <img> Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. Like any medical procedure, IVF has advantages and disadvantages.\nThe advantages of IVF include:\nthe vasectomy still exists as permanent birth control after your child is conceived\nit is an easier procedure for the man (compared to undergoing surgery to have his vasectomy reversed)\nconception can often occur within a faster time-frame (as compared with vasectomy reversal).\n\nThe disadvantages of IVF include:\ncost (quite expensive)\nit is a more arduous procedure for the woman\nthe procedure may have to be repeated if you wanted additional children. This is not always the case, as sometimes extra embryos can be created that can be frozen for future pregnancies.\nit may result in more than one child. Oftentimes more than one embryo is inserted into the woman's uterus, to increase the success rate of one surviving. However, this can result in more than one baby for some couples, so it is important to consider the possibility of having multiples. <img> "
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How to Deal With Emotional or Verbal Abuse While Depressed | [
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"Learn to identify emotional abuse. If you are not sure if what you are experiencing is emotional abuse, then take a moment to consider how you are being treated or talk it over with someone you trust. Emotional abuse may involve yelling, humiliation, threats and isolation, exclusion, and even denying that abuse is taking place at all. <img> Identify how you want to be treated. You probably have a general idea of how you would like to be treated by others. As you try to recover from depression and emotional/verbal abuse, it's important that you enforce these boundaries so that you can adequately heal. You will have a hard time recovering if those around you continue to treat you inappropriately. Use your intuition to help you identify the way you want other people to treat you.\nObserve your interactions with those closest to you for a matter of days or weeks. Pinpoint interactions that make you feel good and valued. Make a list. This will help you determine who you may want to keep around and who you may want distance from.\nFor example, your list might include \"having someone to truly listen to me\" and \"having others show concern for my well-being.\" <img> Decide on your deal breakers. Hearing negative things about yourself and being treated poorly can take a negative toll on anyone, particularly someone who already suffers from depression. Think about what behaviors and actions you will not tolerate. Be firm in your decision, as backing down just once can have huge implications and encourage the abuser to continue with the behavior.\nFor example, you may tolerate the person talking about their emotions, but you may decide it’s enough if they call you names or blame you for their bad behavior. <img> Speak up for yourself. The sad truth is, some people believe they deserve to be abused. This is especially so with those who are already depressed. However, no one should experience this type of treatment. Telling the person to stop and vocalizing your displeasure over the situation shows them that you aren’t willing to tolerate the behavior any longer.\nFor instance, you could say, “I won’t allow you to abuse me in this way any longer. I will end the relationship if you continue to call me names, blame me for things, or control me.” Again, don’t falter in your decision. Allowing the abuser to slip just once can make the situation continue. <img> Use positive self-talk to combat abuse. It’s human nature to believe bad things about yourself, especially if you are depressed. You don’t deserve the way you are treated, no matter how they may try to convince you otherwise. Start using positive language to describe yourself to counteract their abusive statements.\nMake a list of your positive attributes to keep handy. When you hear yourself playing into what the abuser says, repeat the list aloud.\nPositive self-talk may sound like \"I am a caring friend. I try to tell the truth. I work hard to do my best. I am really creative. I deserve positive relationships.\" <img> Leave, if you are able. Your mental health may become worse if you stay in an emotionally or verbally abusive relationship. Your best course of action may be to escape the situation altogether. You leaving may help the abuser to finally realize that what they are doing is wrong. In fact, they might not even be aware that they are doing something wrong. It may take them a very long time have a change in perspective and then begin to behave differently, and this may never happen at all.\nThis may mean cutting ties with family members, friends, jobs, and romantic partners. However, for the sake of your well-being, it may be what needs to be done.\nIf the abuser is a partner or friend, you might say \"I will no longer tolerate being treated this way. I cannot stay in this relationship/friendship any longer.\"\nTo a family member, you might say, \"Spending time with you makes me feel terrible about myself. Therefore, I am going to stop coming around. I would appreciate it if you respected my need for space.\" <img> ",
"Talk to family and friends about the situation. Hopefully you already have a strong support system around you because of your depression. These are the same people you can talk to about your abusive situation. They may be able to offer you advice and refuge from the relationship.\nBe as open and honest about the situation as possible. Also ask them to alert you of any changes in your behavior, as you may need to seek mental health help if the abuse is causing your depression to worsen. <img> Consult with your therapist or doctor. Tell your mental health professional about the abuse you’re experiencing. They may be able to offer suggestions on how to cope or give you advice about how to leave the situation. The professional may also need to adjust your depression medication or the type of therapy you receive to counterbalance the effects of the abuse.\nMake sure to talk about any negative or suicidal feelings you have. Hiding your emotions from them could cause compromise your health. <img> Join a support group. Talking to others about your experience can help, whether you’re still enduring the abuse or are trying to recover from its effects. Being around those who have gone through it as well can help you understand that you are not alone and never deserved the treatment. They can also give you suggestions about ways to handle the abuser and how to heal. <img> ",
"Find out if abuser was a victim of abuse. Those who are abuse victims often continue the cycle by abusing others. Their behavior likely has little to do with you and is mostly caused by their past. They may not know any other way than what they are doing.\nSuggest that the person abusing you seek professional help. You likely know how helpful talking to someone can be, as you may do it yourself because of your depression. Therapy may help this person heal from their past and stop the abuse. <img> Determine if they crave power. People who feel overlooked or weak in certain areas of their lives may feel the need to seek power and control in others. The feelings that are created during the abuse may give this person the ego boost they need in order to handle feeling unrecognized in other aspects of their life.\nFor example, if the abuser is talked down to by their friends, never gets a promotion at work, or is treated poorly by their family, they may look to you as their source of power. Abusing and having control over you may be compensation for not receiving the treatment they feel they deserve. <img> Take note of any mental illness the abuser might have. You likely understand how having poor mental health can take complete control over your life, as a person with mental illness yourself. Someone who has a mental illness may not realize that what they are doing is inappropriate or may not be able to handle their emotions. By no means does this mean what they are doing is right, but it may not be something they can help.\nThose with anger management issues are often unable to control their explosive emotions and can take it out on others in the form of abuse. Additionally, people who have drug or alcohol problems may resort to abuse because they aren’t capable of handling how they feel. <img> Examine the abuser’s self-esteem. Abusers are often insecure. They may feel jealous of the person they abuse and exhibit the horrible behavior to make that person feel just as bad as they do. They may also do it because they feel it’s the only way to keep the person near them.\nFor instance, in domestic relationships, the abuser may feel so badly about themselves they fear their partner is going to leave them. They exhibit mental and emotional abuse as a way to control the partner and ultimately stop them from seeing other people and potentially leaving them.\nTry having friends and family who witness the abuse mention to the abuser that what they are doing is not okay. This will help to make them more aware of how they are behaving. <img> "
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How to Watch Monday Night Football Online | [
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"Understand that streaming without a paid membership is illegal. While you may be unable to catch Monday Night Football by paying for an ESPN subscription or buying a year of Game Pass, using a free steaming service to watch Monday Night Football is illegal and thus not recommended. <img> Consider using WatchESPN if possible. If your service provider includes an ESPN subscription, you can use the WatchESPN app to view Monday Night Football live:\nOpen the WatchESPN app when MNF is set to air.\nSelect your cable provider.\nEnter your login information when prompted.\nSelect the currently live game. <img> Install an ad-blocker in your browser if necessary. If you're planning on streaming from a third-party site for free, you'll probably want an ad-blocker installed in your browser.\nThe ad-blocker won't block all ads, but it will prevent the most aggressive ones from appearing. <img> Sign up for an NFL Game Pass free trial if you don't want to stream. If you want to use Game Pass but you don't yet have an account, you can go to the Game Pass website at https://gamepass.nfl.com/, click START YOUR FREE TRIAL, click CREATE NEW ACCOUNT, and fill out the account creation section.\nKeep in mind that Game Pass won't let you watch MNF live; however, you'll be able to watch all of the MNF games from the season in full, and current MNF games will be available within hours of completing.\nGame Pass is free for 7 days; after the trial period, you'll be charged $99.99 annually. You can cancel the subscription before the 7-day period ends to avoid being charged. <img> ",
"Make sure that you have an ad-blocker installed. Like most third-party streaming services, FirstRowSports is heavily saturated with different ads and page redirects; installing an ad-blocker can prevent the bulk of the site's obtrusive ads from showing. <img> Open the FirstRowSports site. Go to http://xn--firstrowspors-7vc.eu/football in your computer's web browser. <img> Select a match. Find the name of the game you want to watch, then click it. You should see a menu appear directly under the game's name.\nIf a new tab opens, close the new tab and try clicking the match again. You may need to do this several times before the match's heading expands. <img> Click one of the match's links. You'll click a link entitled something like Link 1 below the match's heading. Doing so should open the stream. <img> Wait for the stream to begin. It may take several minutes for the stream to start playing, so just leave the page open during this time.\nIf any pop-up windows asking you to download or install anything appear, just close them. You don't need to download anything to view streams on FirstRowSports.\nIf the stream doesn't begin, you can try a different link under the match's heading. <img> ",
"Download the NFL app. You can download the free NFL app on both iPhone and Android platforms:\n\niPhone — Open the {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/5\\/55\\/Iphoneappstoreicon.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/5\\/55\\/Iphoneappstoreicon.png\\/30px-Iphoneappstoreicon.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":460,\"bigWidth\":30,\"bigHeight\":30,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iOS icon.\\n<\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Fair_use\\\">Fair Use<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"} App Store, tap Search, tap the search bar, type in nfl and tap Search, tap GET to the right of the \"NFL\" heading, and enter your Touch ID or Apple ID password when prompted.\n\nAndroid — Open the {\"smallUrl\":\"https:\\/\\/www.wikihow.com\\/images\\/1\\/1e\\/Androidgoogleplay.png\",\"bigUrl\":\"\\/images\\/thumb\\/1\\/1e\\/Androidgoogleplay.png\\/26px-Androidgoogleplay.png\",\"smallWidth\":460,\"smallHeight\":531,\"bigWidth\":26,\"bigHeight\":30,\"licensing\":\"<div class=\\\"mw-parser-output\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an Android icon\\n<\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\" class=\\\"external text\\\" href=\\\"http:\\/\\/en.wikipedia.org\\/wiki\\/Fair_use\\\">Fair Use<\\/a><br>\\n<\\/p><\\/div>\"} Play Store, tap the search bar, type in nfl and tap the \"Search\" icon, tap NFL, tap INSTALL, and tap ACCEPT if prompted. <img> Open the NFL app. Tap OPEN in the App Store or Play Store to do so.\nYou can also tap the NFL app icon to open the app. <img> Skip through the introductory pages. To avoid enabling notifications or selecting your preferred teams, do the following:\nTap SKIP.\nTap NOT NOW.\nTap Next in the top-right corner. <img> Tap More. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. A pop-out menu will appear. <img> Tap Game Pass. This option is in the pop-out menu. <img> Scroll down and tap LOG IN WITH YOUR NFL ACCOUNT. It's a blue button at the bottom of the page. <img> Log into your Game Pass account. Enter your Game Pass email address in the \"Email or Username\" text box, type your account password into the \"Password\" text box, and click SIGN IN in the middle of the screen. <img> Tap Browse All Games. It's at the bottom of the page. <img> Select a week. Tap the \"Week\" drop-down box in the top-left corner of the screen, then select the week you want to view and tap Done.\nYou won't have to tap Done on Android. <img> Select a game. Tap the game you want to view. <img> Tap REPLAY NOW. It's at the top of the game's page. Doing so will prompt a recording of the game to begin playing. <img> ",
"Open the NFL Game Pass website. Go to https://gamepass.nfl.com/ in your computer's web browser. This will open your personalized Game Pass page if you're logged in.\nIf you aren't logged in, click SIGN IN in the top-right side of the page, then enter your email address (or username) and password before proceeding. <img> Select a week. At the top of the page, you'll see different tabs for different weeks of the season; click the week from which you want to view a game. <img> Find the game you want to watch. Scroll through the list of games until you find the MNF game you want to see. <img> Select the game. Place your mouse cursor over the game you want to watch. <img> Click FULL REPLAY. It's at the top of the game's title card. Doing so will prompt a recording of the game to begin playing. <img> "
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"Use sharp lines and \"square\" surfaces. This isn't especially hard with Minecraft's block-based building system. An easy way to mimic this design style is to make your house's walls different heights. It doesn't matter if one or more of your walls go up past the roof — on a modern house, it counts as art!\nMany modern houses are designed to create clean, visually pleasing areas of contrast. They do this by incorporating many squares, rectangles, and straight lines into their exterior. Though it might seem like this would make the house look like a \"jumble\" of shapes, the actual effect is striking. This is a great way to add visual complexity to your house while still using an easy rectangular floor plan. <img> Pair clean white walls with natural materials. Finding wood and stone in Minecraft is easy. White building materials can be a little trickier — quartz, sandstone, wool, or lighter varieties of stone may be your best bet.\nA common theme in modern house architecture is the connection between the orderly world of humans and the chaotic beauty of nature. Modern houses use often use numerous unadorned white concrete surfaces on the outside of the house to give it a \"pristine\" feel. Pairing these with panels or walls made from rich natural materials like wood and stone creates gorgeous contrast. More rarely, another neutral color like grey is used in place of white. <img> Have big glass windows. You'll need lots of sand for this. Building your house on the beach gives you a scenic view and an easy source of sand for your windows. Don't forget that you can always build multiple furnaces to speed up glass production!\nThe famous Stahl House in the Hollywood hills shows off this design feature. The house's numerous glass walls offer an amazing view and make it seem as if you're living on a wide open cloud above Los Angeles — a one-of-a-kind experience.\nModern architects love using large, rectangular panes of glass. These allow you to give the occupants of your house a great view — a must if you've built your house somewhere cool. They also create the impression of clean, open spaces and can be used to form contrasting squares and rectangles on the outside of the house. <img> Don't focus on symmetry. Feel free to indulge your imagination with your house's shape. Standard \"box and roof\" constructions are to be avoided. Your house can be lopsided, uneven, or even outright bizarre-looking — it's up to you.\n\nReal-life example: This modern house in Mexico exemplifies this trend. The main entrance and hallway are located off to the left, while the big, boxy structure on the right looms over the rest of the house. The way it juts out creates a powerful impression — it's almost intimidating.\nHomes and mansions from past eras often strove to create grand, awe-inspiring symmetry (see: the Palace of Versailles). Modern homes sometimes do the same thing with the opposite approach. Many modern houses seem to deliberately go out of their way not to be symmetrical, challenging the viewer with their lopsided designs. <img> Keep interiors un-cluttered. The insides of modern houses are usually designed to give the effect of large, open spaces. Use clean neutral-colored floors and natural materials like wood and stone to create the same sorts of spacious contrast that you used for the outside of the house. Simple stairs, high ceilings, minimal furniture, and glass openings to awnings and balconies can enhance this effect.\nHave a wall without many windows? Show off your modern, artsy sensibility by showing off a selection of paintings. You can craft one from eight wooden sticks around a block of wool (any color). <img> Add a (square or rectangular) pool. Modern houses often seem to have a pool in the backyard — perhaps it's because this allows architects to play with an additional surface, adding a new dimension to their design. Don't forget that you'll need a bucket or two and a source of water if you want to fill your pool. You can craft a bucket from three iron ingots arranged in a \"V\" at the bottom of the crafting box.\n\nReal-life example:This gorgeous mansion in Brazil has a simple but elegant rectangular pool mere steps away from an offset rectangular entertainment area — the perfect example of modern luxury.\nUse a square or rectangular shape blocks for your pool so that it matches the right angles of the house. Keep it level with the ground. <img> ",
"Incorporate smooth curves and rounded surfaces. Minecraft's block-by-block building style makes it easy to replicate the \"squares and lines\" style of a modern house. More abstract living spaces that incorporate curves are a little trickier. This guide to making convincing circles and spheres in Minecraft can be a huge help when it comes to recreating these difficult shapes.\n\nReal-life example: This house puts a curvy twist on the basic \"white surfaces and squares\" modern house design. The curved roof and overhangs give this swanky pad a sleek look — a little like a giant iPod. <img> Use bold, daring mash-ups of geometric shapes. If you want to get adventurous with your house design, don't limit yourself to squares and rectangles. Tossing together odd combinations of shapes and surfaces can give your house a truly unique look. This is best for larger houses, as it's difficult to make clear, defined geometric shapes out of just a few blocks. <img> Consider \"impossible\" structures. If you really want to push the limits of what can be called a \"house,\" feel free to go absolutely nuts with your architecture. You don't have to worry about whether your house will actually stand up or not in Minecraft, so don't be afraid to unleash your creativity. You can even make floating houses by building a bridge out over a cliff or canyon, building your house on the bridge, and then getting rid of the blocks connecting it back to the cliff!\n\nReal-life example: Though this building obviously wasn't quite impossible to build in real life, it definitely looks like it was. The many different structures jut out at unpredictable angles, defying explanation. <img> Incorporate well-manicured plant life into your house. A well-placed tree or garden can give your modern house a bit of natural flair. Plus, it's a good way to mimic the \"green\" designs that have become somewhat popular in modern architecture. If you connect a grassy area to an area of plain dirt with a string of connected dirt blocks, the grass will spread to the new area very slowly. You can use this to make unique gardens, like a lawn on your house's roof. You can also cut down wild flowers to collect them for your garden.\nYou probably won't want to go for lush, sprawling gardens here — modern architecture tends to use tidy arrangements when it comes to plants. <img> Consider your building location for maximum impact. When it comes to making an amazing house, where you build can be just as important as what you build. There's no \"right\" place to put your modern house, but you may want to look out for especially exciting plots of land. Just a few location ideas include: on the beach, on the top of a hill or mountain, carved into the side of a cliff, on a platform in the ocean, or buried deep underground.\n\nReal-life example: Falling Water, the famous modern house built by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is perched on top of a small creek and waterfall. The water flows underneath the house, making it not just a gorgeous sight but a serious feat of engineering as well.\nYou can create servers to play with random Minecraft users from different devices.\nFor example, you can use a Minecraft pocket edition server.\nIt is a Minecraft world on the mobile version. <img> "
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