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Assemble your supplies. Preheat your oven and prepare your pan. Cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Beat in the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add the milk and vanilla. Pour the batter into the cake pan. Bake the cake for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool. Frost or store the cake.

Along with your ingredients for the cake recipe, you'll also need some utensils and equipment, including: A hand mixer or stand mixer Cake pans: one 9-by-13-inch pan, two nine-inch pans, or one Bundt pan Grease or parchment paper A large mixing bowl A large spoon or paddle For this butter cake recipe, you will want your oven preheated to 350 F (177 C). While you're waiting, grease your cake pans with butter, baking spray, or vegetable shortening. On top of the greased pan, sprinkle a pinch of flour to create a light dusting. If you'd rather not used greased pans, you can instead line your cake pan with parchment paper. Add the butter and sugar to your mixing bowl. Beat the ingredients together with your mixer on low speed. Continue beating for five to 10 minutes. As the butter and sugar incorporate, increase the speed to medium, and finally to high for the last minute or two. Creaming the butter and sugar together in this way will create a light and fluffy cake that has plenty of volume, because the process whips air bubbles into the butter. Crack each egg separately into a small bowl and beat it a little before adding it to the flour and sugar mixture. This will give you time to remove any shell pieces, and will prevent the mixture from curdling. Turn the beaters on low and have them running as you add each egg. You want the eggs at room temperature because a warm egg won’t decrease the final volume of the cake. Continue beating the mixture until all the eggs have been incorporated and the mixture is smooth and yellow. Beat on low until everything is incorporated. Don’t overmix, as this will produce a cake that’s tough instead of fluffy. Once added, beat the mixture on low for about 30 seconds. If there is any unincorporated batter on the sides of the bowl, use the spoon or paddle to scrape it down. Increase the speed to high and continue beating for a minute or two. If you're making more than one cake, divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Use your spoon to wipe the sides of the bowl so you don’t waste any batter. There are a few ways to tell when your cake is ready, and they include when: The cake springs back when pressed gently with a finger The cake starts pulling away from the sides of the cake pan A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean Place the cake on a wire rack and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. After this time, remove the rack from under the cake and place it on top of the cake pan. Flip the cake pan over and let the cake slide onto the rack. Let the cake continue cooling to room temperature before storing or frosting. If you are going to be serving and eating the cake immediately, proceed with layering, filling, or frosting. For a cake that will be used within the week, wrap it in plastic and store it in a cool, dry place on your counter. For a cake that will be used within three months, wrap it in plastic and store it in the freezer.

Make a basic vanilla buttercream frosting. Try a brown butter frosting. Indulge with a malted chocolate buttercream frosting. Go for an orange glaze.

There are many different types of frostings, icings, and glazes you can use to finish your butter cake, and a vanilla buttercream is a common and delicious choice. To make this frosting: Place 1 cup (225 g) of softened butter in a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium for about three minutes. Working in 1/2-cup increments, add 3 to 4 cups (345 to 460 g) of confectioner’s sugar (add closer to 4 cups for a firmer icing). When all the sugar has been incorporated, turn the beaters to high and mix for 10 seconds. Add a pinch of salt and 2 teaspoons (12 ml) vanilla. Beat until incorporated. Beat in 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) of milk or cream until the frosting reaches the desired consistency. This is a variation on a basic buttercream, but the brown butter adds a richness and nuttiness to the frosting. To make this frosting: On medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 g) in a small saucepan. Stir constantly until the butter foams, bubbles, and turns a golden color. This will take about four to six minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. In a mixing bowl, add butter, 3 cups (345 g) confectioner’s sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons (9 ml) vanilla. Beat on medium speed, and slowly add 3 to 4 tablespoons (45 to 60 ml) milk until you achieve the desired consistency. Chocolate is another great frosting type for a butter cake, and can add another dimension to the vanilla flavor of the cake. This recipe is similar to a vanilla buttercream, but you add chocolate and malted milk powder to the mix and use less vanilla. In a mixing bowl, add ½ cup (115 g) softened unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon (6 ml) vanilla. Mix on low to combine. Continue mixing, and gradually add in 2 cups (230 g) confectioner’s sugar, ½ cup (59 g) cocoa powder, ½ cup (65 g) malted milk powder, and a pinch of salt. One tablespoon (15 ml) at a time, add in 7 tablespoons (105 ml) of milk until the frosting is smooth, light, and spreadable. Citrus glazes also work well with butter cakes, and they are less rich than a buttercream frosting. You can use any citrus you want, or a combination, including orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, or any other citrus you prefer. For the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk or beat together 1 cup (115 g) confectioner’s sugar, ¼ teaspoon (the zest from a small wedge) orange zest (grated), and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of juice from a freshly squeezed orange. Whisk until all the ingredients are incorporated and you have a smooth icing.

Open Skype. Wait for the Skype call to come in. Check the type of call. Tap Accept. Allow the call to connect.

Tap the Skype app icon, which resembles a white "S" on a blue background. Doing so opens Skype if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your Skype email address (or username, or phone number) and password when prompted before continuing. Once the person begins calling you, your iPhone's screen will change to display the name of the caller at the top of the screen and answering options at the bottom of the screen. At the top of the screen, you'll see "Skype Audio" if the caller is using audio and "Skype Video" if the caller is using video. This tells you which type of call you'll participate in if you accept the call. If the contact is calling with video and you don't want to answer with video, you'll have to tap Decline and then call the contact back by tapping the phone-shaped "Audio" button in the upper-right corner of their conversation page. It's a white checkmark on a blue circle in the bottom-right corner of the screen. It may take a few seconds before you can hear (or see) the caller.

Open Skype. Determine whether you want to answer with video. Wait for the call to come in. Click the "Audio" icon. Allow the call to connect.

Click or double-click the Skype app icon, which resembles a white "S" on a blue background. This will open your Skype page if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your Skype email address (or username, or phone number) and password when prompted before continuing. When using Skype on desktop, you have the option to respond to an incoming call with audio only or with video in addition to audio. If you don't know which option the caller prefers, start with audio. You can always switch to video later. Once the person begins calling you, your Skype window will change to alert you that you have an incoming call. It's a white phone icon on a green circle in the upper-right side of the Skype window. Doing so will answer the call. If you want to take the call using your webcam, you'll instead click the green-and-white video camera icon in the top-right corner of the Skype window. It may take a few seconds before you can hear (or see) the caller.

Open Skype. Determine whether you want to answer with video. Wait for the Skype call to come in. Tap the "Audio" icon. Allow the call to connect.

Tap the Skype app icon, which resembles a white "S" on a blue background. Doing so opens Skype if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your Skype email address (or username, or phone number) and password when prompted before continuing. When using Skype on Android, you have the option to respond to an incoming call with audio only or with video in addition to audio. If you don't know which option the caller prefers, start with audio. You can always switch to video later. Once the person begins calling you, your Android's screen will change to display the name of the caller at the top of the screen and answering options at the bottom of the screen. It's the white phone icon on a green background at the bottom of the screen. If you want to respond with video, you can tap the green-and-white video camera-shaped icon at the bottom of the screen. It may take a few seconds before you can hear (or see) the caller.

Establish parentage. Sign a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity. File your Voluntary Declaration of Paternity with the Paternity Opportunity Program (POP). Bring an action to establish parentage. Fill out a Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or Visitation Form. Make copies of your forms. File the forms with your county clerk.

To have full rights to custody or visitation, the father must be recognized as a legal parent. Once paternity is legally recognized, he has rights to custody or visitation, and also the obligation to child support. It is illegal to have a child and not pay toward his or her well-being. This is the simplest way to establish paternity. This can be done at your local court, welfare office, family law facilitator or registrar of births. You can also receive the form by mail and sign it before a notary public. POP is a program in the California Department of Child Support Services that acts as a court. Once your declaration is filed here, the declaration will be legally binding and you will have custody rights. You will need to apply for a new birth certificate with the father's name afterward. If there is a dispute about who the father is, you will have to talk to your family law facilitator about how to bring an action in your specific case. You can find your family law facilitator by following the link for your county from the California Court’s Family Law Facilitators List. This will need to be signed by both parties once the father has been established as having the rights and responsibilities of a legal parent. In order to fill out this form, you will need to come to a custody and visitation agreement. You need to make a copy for yourself and for the other parent. The original will be filed with the court. The court will stamp the papers as "filed," keeping the original and returning the copies to you. Once the forms are filed, the court has approved the order and it is legally binding.

Consider supervised visitation. Fill out a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Form. Have your forms reviewed. Make copies of your forms. File the forms with your county clerk.

If there is still interest in maintaining a relationship between the parent and child, a mediator may suggest visitation under strict guidelines. If your child(ren)’s other parent is abusing you, you may ask for both custody and a domestic violence restraining order at the same time. The forms you need as well as interactive instructions for completing and filing the forms, are provided online. Following the instructions included with your forms, type or print neatly in blue or black ink, filling in each numbered item as necessary. California family court services can provide assistance. Just check with your local county court or online at the California court website. You county facilitator can look at forms to make sure that you have filled everything out correctly. You can find your family law facilitator by following the link for your county from the California Court’s Family Law Facilitators List. You need to make a copy for yourself and for the other parent. The original will be filed with the court. The court will stamp the papers as "filed," keeping the original and returning the copies to you. Once the forms are filed, the court has approved the order and it is legally binding. If you file a restraining order and a custody order, you can then take action against your ex if the stipulations of these are broken.

Work on a parenting plan. Decide who will get physical custody. Decide who will get legal custody. Talk to a mediator. Get a court order. Fill out a Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or Visitation Form. Have your forms reviewed. Make copies of your forms. File the forms with your local court.

During a divorce that involves children, one of the major questions will be who gets custody, and what the non-custodial parent's visitation rights will be. It is best if the plan can be created together with the child's or children's best interests in mind. Remember that change is difficult for children. Try to put aside previous disputes and personal desires, and make rational decisions about the future of the children. Physical custody is defined by who the child lives with. If it is possible for the child to live in a place consistent with where they have been living that is probably preferable to a big move. Remember that handling the child's day to day needs is a major undertaking and you need to have the capacities and resources to handle it on your own. Legal custody is defined by who handles major decisions in the child's life. This does not have to be the same person who has physical custody. For example, one parent can have physical custody while they have joint legal custody. The decisions the legal custodian is responsible for include what schools are attended, which religious institutions, if any, are joined, and what doctors and dentists the child sees. If you have any trouble reaching agreement, try talking with a third party who can act as a neutral negotiator to help you make the best decisions. A mediator can be a lawyer who understands all the relevant legal details, although they do not have to be. A mediator cannot be an attorney who already represents one of the sides of the divorce. If your difficulties are in resolving emotional disputes, a counselor can act as a mediator to help in putting aside anger and resentment when your child's interests are at issue. If you come to an agreement or you negotiate a reasonable option through a mediator, but your ex refuses to follow it, you can turn your agreement into a court order. Before you file the forms with a judge, your agreement is binding just between the two of you. Once one of you stops following the agreement, you can bring a legal authority in to enforce matters. If you are unable to come to an agreement, you can return to a mediator. A judge will enforce an agreement that has been reached. This will need to be signed by both parties and will serve as a legal contract between the two of you. Following the instructions included with your forms, type or print neatly in blue or black ink, filling in each numbered item as necessary. If you are unable to agree on what the details of the custody and visitation form should be, you will need to consult a mediator. California family court services can provide various forms of assistance to help parents come to some kind of contract that best serves the needs of the child or children. Before anything is signed, it is best to make sure things are in order and as you intend them. If your county has a family law facilitator, ask that they review your forms before you file them, to ensure that you have completed everything correctly and your case will not be held up due to missing information. You can find your family law facilitator by following the link for your county from the California Court’s Family Law Facilitators List. When you file a form with the court, make sure you have a copy and the other parent also has a copy. The court clerk will stamp the original and the copies as "filed" and retain the original document. This means the agreement is legally binding. If the other parent is not holding to the agreement that you reached, you can now take them before a judge with a charge.

Decide to seek custody as a non-parent. Fill out a Petition for Appointment of Guardianship form. Have your forms reviewed. Make copies of your forms. File the forms with your county clerk. Give notice to all parties. File Proof of Service forms with your county. Attend your hearing. File your court order.

A guardian can be a grandparent or other relative, or a friend or appointee of the state, who is interested in caring for the child while the parents are unable or unwilling to do so. It is not the same as a full adoption. Adoption legally erases any rights of the birth parents and declares the adopting parents to take on those rights. Guardianship just establishes custody, and leaves the birth parents an avenue to reestablish custody. The forms you need as well as interactive instructions for completing and filing the forms, are provided online. Following the instructions included with your forms, type or print neatly in blue or black ink, filling in each numbered item as necessary. California family court services can provide assistance. Just check with your local county court or online at the California court website. You county facilitator can look at forms to make sure that you have filled everything out correctly. You can find your family law facilitator by following the link for your county from the California Court’s Family Law Facilitators List. You need to make a copy for yourself as well as both parents and any other relatives or agencies who are concerned with the child. The original will be filed with the court. The court will stamp the papers as "filed," keeping the original and returning the copies to you. Once the forms are filed, the court has approved the order and it is legally in motion. Serve the copies of the papers to the relatives and agencies who previously were caring for the child. To insure that everyone is fully aware that you have taken custody, the papers must be legally served by someone unconnected to the case, who is 18 years or older, to every concerned party. The server must fill out a "proof of service" form and return this to you. You will need one for each person you are giving notice to, or "serving" the forms to. After the papers have been served, the court needs to be notified that everyone involved in the case is aware of the petition. If the server gave the papers to the concerned parties in person, he or she will fill out the Proof of Personal Service form. If the server sent the papers by mail, they will fill out a different form, the Proof of Service by Mail form. Both of these are attached to Notice of Hearing--Guardianship or Conservatorship. You will be granted a hearing at which interested parties will have the opportunity to make statements regarding the motion. There may be an investigation or interview before the official hearing. Arrive on time, answer any questions clearly and politely, and do your best to make a good impression. The judge will then decide whether to grant your petition. If you are granted custody, you need to file the Order Appointing Guardianship of the Child with your county clerk. This confirms that the decision of the judge was what you were seeking and tells the city what has happened. If you do not file the official order it has not been certified. If your petition is granted and certified, you will need to follow up with yearly reports to the court on the status of the child and your guardianship.

Connect the diode to a laser driver. Power the laser with batteries. Encase the laser.

The laser driver is the electrical component that controls the functioning of the laser. The diode will likely need soldered to the laser driver. There should be two leads coming from the diode for this purpose. Use a soldering gun to solder the leads to the driver at the positive and negative terminals. These terminals should be labeled on the driver and extend to the edge of the driver for soldering purposes. The driver should not be connected to any power source until soldering is complete. After the diode has been connected to the driver, you can connect the driver to a power source. Batteries are the go to choice since they make your laser portable. You will need at least AA batteries to produce a burning laser. The driver will have leads for a power supply. These leads will need to be connected to a battery pack or directly to the battery. If the leads need soldered, you will have to use a battery pack. You cannot solder onto a battery. You can buy a laser casing online to house the parts of your laser. Alternatively, you can make a laser casing from things lying around your house. Popular items used to make casings include Altos mint cans, bic lighters, and the casings of weaker laser pointers.

Obtain a laser lens. Concentrate the beam. Widen the beam when you are finished.

A laser lens is needed to condense the light from a wide pattern to a thin beam. This concentrates the energy of your laser. This concentrated beam is what allows you to burn things with your laser. Glass lenses are better than plastic lenses, but they are more expensive. Adjust the lens to concentrate the beam when you are using the laser. This will make the beam powerful enough to burn through some materials and ignite matches or paper. Be very careful when using this laser. Do not point it at anyone or anything that does not belong to you. The laser is very dangerous when focused. It is a crime to point the laser at aircraft and/or motor vehicles. Adjust the beam so that the laser is spread out. This will make the laser less powerful when hitting any one spot. This is the safest way to store the laser in case it accidentally gets turned on. Keep in mind that the laser can still be dangerous, however. It should never be within reach of children.

Select a diode strength and color. Take apart an old DVD or Blu-Ray disk burner. Salvage the diode from the disk burner.

The strength of a diode will be listed in microwatts (mW). The color of the diode will be determined by its wavelength (measured in nanometers, nm). A wavelength of 650 nm corresponds to a red laser, a wavelength of 405 nm corresponds to a blue laser, and a green laser has a wavelength around 520 nm. Green lasers are the most expensive, followed by blue. Red is the cheapest. You can buy diodes online and sometimes at electronic supply stores. The diode costs can range anywhere from tens to thousands of dollars, depending on the laser you choose. If you aren't picky about the color, you can take apart an old DVD or Blu-Ray disk burner. There will be two diodes. Find the diode on the disk burning side. The one on the disk reading side is not strong enough to produce a burning laser. The diode will look like a small round light. It is likely encased in metal and will be positioned so that it can shine on the bottom of the DVD/Blu-Ray tray. Once you have located the disk burning diode, remove it from the DVD (or Blu-Ray) burner. You may have to remove small screws or cut the diode away from the rest of the burner. It is possible that the diode is encased in a metal casing. If this is the case, the casing can be left on the diode after you remove it.

Make the move to New York City. Join Actor’s Equity Association. Acquire a talent agent. Work hard and get along with your directors and fellow actors.

You may be able to audition for a Broadway show if you live in a major city which is hosting auditions, but if you really want to make it on Broadway, you should live in New York. You will be more available to your agent and have many more auditions available to you. New York can be very expensive. Be sure that you have savings to last you for several months once you arrive. The average monthly rent on a 900 square foot unit in New York City is $2815. Add utilities and the higher cost of food, and you can plan on needing at least $3500 per month. Many people live on the outskirts of the city in Queens or Brooklyn, and some even live across the river in New Jersey. These can be cheaper options than living in Manhattan, and the public transit system makes the commute quick, easy and cheap. Actor’s Equity Association, also referred to as Equity and AEA, is a union for actors in America. It’s purpose is to provide protection for the professional actor and enforce guidelines regarding pay, breaks, insurance and other professional needs. On the other hand, many professional theater companies will only use Equity actors, especially in leading roles, as a way to weed out actors with less experience. In order to join you must first be eligible. You may be able to join if you are cast in a production under an Equity contract. You may be allowed to join Equity if you are a member of one of their sister unions, SAG-AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA, or GIAA. You must have been a member for at least a year, remain in good standing and have performed a significant role under their jurisdiction. You can register as an Equity Membership Candidate, or EMC, to earn credit toward membership by working at an Equity theater. The cost to register is $100, and you must work at least 50 weeks in an Equity house to become eligible to apply for membership. Broadway stages often only work with talent agencies when they are looking to cast important roles for a Broadway show. Using a talent agent helps streamline their process, since the agent will knows their actors and can submit only the people who they know could fit the role. Having a talent agent is going to be necessary to getting in the door of a Broadway audition if you want a lead role. Submit your headshot and resume to agents in New York City along with a cover letter. Ask other actors which agent they use and if you can use that actor as a reference in your cover letter. Invite agents to come see you perform when you are in a show. Your performance onstage is very important, but your behavior off-stage is just as important if not more important. Broadway professionals and casting agents all work in the same circles. It is likely that someone who has not worked with you will consult others asking about their experience working with you before they offer you a role. Protect your reputation by being on time, following direction, and being respectful to everyone on the cast and crew. Emotions are a large part of theatrical work. Do your best to keep the emotions in the performance and stay logical and collected when you are dealing with others off-stage.

Take acting classes. Learn to dance. Find a voice coach. Perform at your local theaters before moving to New York. Take direction well.

Even if you think you are born with the natural talent to be an actor, you will need some legitimate training to list on your resume and help you get jobs. Find classes in your area to increase and practice your skills. This is also a great way to meet other professionals and aspiring actors. Consider a degree in theater from your local college or seek out classes at your local theater. Colleges with highly respected acting programs in New York include Juilliard, Columbia and NYU. Training programs are also available throughout New York City. Some respected companies are HB Studios and Atlantic Theater Company School. Most of the shows on Broadway are musicals. This means that not only must you be a good actor, but you will need skills in singing and dancing. Find a dance school which offers training in all of the different styles of dance used on Broadway, including ballet, tap, and jazz. The more well-rounded your dance abilities are, the better you will be able to adapt to the style of any show. Keep up with your dance practice. You can begin to lose strength and flexibility if you don’t dance and stretch regularly. Once you can sing, dance and act, the theater world will deem you a “triple threat.” You will be able to provide everything required of a Broadway actor. The best way to train your voice is the personal attention of a vocal coach, who can find your range and fine tune your skills. Look for coaches at your local colleges. Consider asking a music director to work with you personally. This will help you gain experience and build your resume. Gaining experience onstage is important to growing as a performer, as well as creating a name for yourself. If you are available for a role, take it and perform to the best of your ability, no matter the size of the part. The director is there to help you and the other actors come together to tell the story. Listen to what the director says and perform your part. Learn from every experience no matter how small the role may be. If the director is not giving much feedback on your performance. Ask specifically for input. Explore your role and ask questions about your character and performance.

Buy professional headshots. Build an acting resume. Go to auditions. Perform in plays and musicals. Write a bio for play programs.

Headshots are photographs of your head and shoulders. Actors are required to have both a headshot and resume when submitting for a role. Headshot used to be black and white, but the current expectation is that headshots are full-color. Make sure the picture is current and looks like you. If you age or change your hairstyle, you will need to get new headshots. Bring several different clothing options to the photoshoot and have pictures taken wearing different shirts. Don’t wear distracting patterns or colors. Keep your outfit simple so the focus is on your face. An acting resume should include your contact information, body specifications, experience, training, and special skills. List your most recent roles first and work your way backward. Your name should be at the top of the resume and in the largest font. If you are a member of an acting union list the abbreviation for the union after your name. If you have an agent, they will give you a stamp to add to your resume to replace your personal contact information. List your height, weight, hair and eye color, and make sure that it is accurate. Never lie on your resume. Only list work you have actually completed. Find the auditions in your area and go to any which are offering a role you would fit. Auditioning itself is a good way to continue working on your skills. It is an opportunity to perform for influential casting directors and artistic directors. You can find auditions through postings like backstage.com, on the “call board” at the AEA office, or your agent can search and submit on your behalf. Be prepared to deal with a lot of rejection. There are any number of reasons you may not be the best fit for a particular role, and there are a lot of other actors looking to make it on Broadway. The competition is abundant and you will audition many times without being offered a role. Treat every audition seriously. Even if you are not a perfect match for this role you are auditioning for, you can impress the casting agent or artistic director who may then call you in for another role in the future. The best way for Broadway producers to see what you are capable of is to see you in action. Perform onstage off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway on your way to Broadway. Start making a name for yourself as a performer to get closer to Broadway. A bio, or biography, should consist of about four of five sentences and highlight your past work as an actor. It is a little blurb which allows the audience to learn more about you and your career. If you have a lot of acting credits, choose four or five of the top performances or roles, and mention that the ones listed are some of your favorite roles to date. Although you will be writing the bio yourself, you should use third person vernacular like “he” and “she.” List your achievements, credits and performance history using full sentences rather than a literal list. You can include your training, and some personal information to endear yourself to the reader. You can also list film and television credits in a theatrical bio.

Chill a freezer-safe pan. Continue to freeze the ice cream until it’s scoopable.

For the ice cream, you’ll need a 9 by 5 in (23 by 13 cm) stainless steel loaf pan that's about 3 inches (7.6 cm) deep. Place the pan into the freezer, and allow it to chill for at least 1 hour. The reason you want to chill the pan is so that the ice cream freezes faster. If the ice cream doesn't freeze fast enough, it will develop ice crystals. Cover the pan once more, and return it to the freezer. Let the ice cream freeze for another 3 hours, or until it is solid and able to be scooped.

Simmer the milk. Chill the mixture for a half hour.

Pour 3 cups (710 ml) of whole milk into a medium pot and place it on the stove. Heat the milk on medium-high for about 5 minutes or until it comes to a simmer. Take it off the heat as soon as bubbles form on the surface, and allow it to cool.You can substitute heavy cream or a combination of whole milk and heavy cream if you prefer. Once the ice cream base is fully mixed, cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap and leave it over the ice bath for 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, place it in the refrigerator, and chill it for 3 hours or overnight.

Freeze a freezer-safe container. Repeat the process of freezing and beating for about 2 hours.

You’ll need a freezer-safe, shallow pan or bowl to make the ice cream. Before you begin making the base, place the container in the freezer to chill it for 3 to 6 hours. A stainless steel pan that’s approximately 9 by 13 inches (23 by 33 cm) works well for making the ice cream. After you’ve broken up the ice cream into creamier texture, cover it again and return it to the freezer. Let it chill for another 20 to 30 minutes and then mix it again. Repeat this process another 3 to 4 times until the ice cream is firm but still creamy and smooth. If you’d like to add crumbled cookies, brownies, or candy to the ice cream, mix them in by hand just before the last time you return the ice cream to the freezer.

Allow the ice cream to process according to manufacturer instructions.

Consult the manual that comes with your machine to know how long it takes for the ice cream to churn. In most cases, it will need 20 to 30 minutes to reach the proper consistency. If you want to add mix-ins such as nuts, crumbled cookies, and candy pieces to the ice cream, you should also consult your manual. You’ll likely be advised to add to them just before the ice cream is finished mixing.

Form the dough into a round shape. Let the dough rest for a few minutes. Flatten the dough into a rectangle. Fold the top and bottom thirds of the dough. Put the dough face down into a pan. Slash the dough with a knife when it begins to rise.

Begin by shaping the risen dough into a circular shape. Use your hands to smooth it once it is round. The dough should still be plump on top and not flat. After it has been formed into a round shape, allow it to sit for a few minutes. Allowing it to sit will let the gluten relax, which will make the dough easier to shape. Take the heels of your hands and begin to flatten the circular shape into a rectangle. Use your hands to form four corners. The shape does not have to be perfect—it just needs to be recognizably rectangular. Sprinkle some flour under the dough if it sticks. Do not, however, use a lot of flour or the dough will not stick to itself when it comes time to fold it. Now that the dough is in the shape of a rectangle, fold a third of the dough on top of itself. Then, fold the bottom third down so that it overlaps the other layers. Pinch the dough where the layers meet to close up the gaps. Fold it in half again if the dough still seems loose. The dough needs to be taut to turn out well. Grease the pan with cooking oil or butter. If you are making white or wheat bread, use coarse cornmeal to prevent the dough from sticking. Gently roll the dough into the pan. The part with the seams should face down in the pan. The smooth, taut surface should be facing up. You are ready to bake the dough when it starts to rise slightly above the top of the pan. When that happens, slash a vertical line through the middle of the dough. This will allow the dough to rise evenly as it bakes. You can also use a razor blade if you don’t have a serrated knife.

Shape the dough into a sphere. Push and flip the dough. Continue to shape and smooth the dough. Create a Coburg loaf. Make a ring loaf for a variation on a rounded loaf. Make a Cottage loaf with two spheres.

Take the risen dough and begin to form it into a spherical shape. When it has rounded out, smooth out the dough. The top of the dough should be plump and slightly rounded as well. It does not need to be perfectly shaped just yet. Once the dough has been rounded, push your fist into the center of the dough. Leave the indentation from your fist in the dough. Then, flip it over to the other side. Rotate the dough as you continue to shape it. Smooth it out as you continue to shape. Once you are satisfied with the shape, allow it a few minutes to rise before putting it in the pan to bake. Make sure that you grease the pan with cooking oil or butter before baking. If you are baking white or wheat bread, use coarse cornmeal instead of oil or butter. To create a Coburg loaf, begin with the rounded shape. Use a knife to make a deep cut down the center of the loaf. Make another cut in perpendicular to the first cut, forming a cross. Then, bake as usual. First, insert 2 to 3 fingers into the center of the loaf. Then, use your hands to push the hole outward on all sides. Once you’re satisfied with the size of the hole, smooth out the edges of the center hole. Put a towel over the loaf and allow it to rise for a few minutes before putting it into a pan to bake. To make a Cottage loaf, start with the rounded dough you’ve just created. Make another, slightly smaller, rounded dough ball. Put the smaller sphere on top of the larger rounded dough. Next, put 2 fingers through the center of a dough. Use a wooden spoon or dowel to extend the hole into the second dough. Put a towel over the loaf, and allow it to rise for a few minutes before putting it into a pan to bake. The holes will allow the 2 dough balls to weld together during baking.

Use a rolling pin on the dough to create a rectangular shape. Roll up the dough. Allow the dough to rise. Cut diagonal slashes into the dough.

A “bloomer” means that the dough is in a cylindrical shape with slightly tapered ends. To achieve this shape, begin by rolling the dough out into the shape of a rectangle. The corners of the dough, however, should still be rounded. When you are done, the dough should be no longer than 14 inches (35.5 cm) and about 1 to 1 ½ inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) thick. Choose 1 side of the dough and begin to roll it vertically. Roll it on top of itself so that it becomes gradually thicker. It should be about 4 (10 cm) or 5 inches (12.7 cm) thick when you are done rolling. Tuck the ends to close up any space, and smooth out the dough when you are done rolling. Put the rolled-up dough onto a baking sheet that has been lightly greased. Put a kitchen towel on top of the dough. Allow it to rise for a few minutes. After it has risen a bit more, use a knife to cut slashes into the top of the dough. Cut diagonal marks that are about 1 ½ inches apart. Typically, you will be able to fit in 6 slashes.

Get some publishing software. Create or find a template. Customize your newsletter. Create content. Keep content informative. Involve others.

Today, most school newspapers are created digitally. Because of this, you will need to download and install some publishing software. There are many different options available when looking for desktop publishing software. Check out some of these examples of desktop publishing software to help get you started: Adobe InDesign, Corel Draw, and QuarkXpress are all professional publishing software. Scribus is open-source desktop publishing software. You can make a newsletter using Microsoft Word or OpenOffice Some people find Google Docs to be a good solution, as it allows many people to collaborate on-line. Templates will allow you to quickly create the first edition of your newsletter. A good template will also help you create new editions and give your newsletter a sense of cohesiveness. You can either start with a pre-made template or create one of your own. Most publishing software will include a number of templates for you to choose from. You can try searching on-line for free school newsletter templates. Templates allow you to easily add your own information or update old information. A good template will have spaces for both your articles and photos to go with them. You might want to make templates for specific months. For example, you might have a template for February that has a heart theme because of Valentine's day. For text areas, it's a good idea to have predefined spaces for your title, headings, and the main body of text. Once you've built or found a template, you will want to customize it. Customizing a template will let you add elements that you want to continue across all editions of your school newsletter. Take a look at this list to discover some of the things you might want to add to your template: Place the school name at the top of the front page. Add in a footer with page number, date, edition, or other information you might want to include. Putting your school logo somewhere on the front page can be a good idea. Include clip-art to give your newsletter an appealing and interesting look. You might want to have dedicated pages for certain content. For example, you could put contact information for school staff on the last page of your newsletter. You'll likely want to decide the basic layout for articles and pages. A simple two column layout can be a good way to start. After you've created and customized a newsletter template, you can begin to create content for it. The content you create should strive to meet the goals of your newsletter and be appealing to your audience. To help get you started, try reading over these examples of what a school newsletter might contain: A calendar of the year and upcoming events. Current news. Upcoming activities or programs. Birthdays. Community news. Changes in school policy. It can be a good idea to add in fun things to your newsletter, such as puzzles or games. However, the majority of your newsletter should be informative content. If a piece doesn't seem to convey any information to the reader, you may want to consider rewriting it or removing it. Always try to deliver the most information possible to your readers when publishing your school newsletter. An opinion piece on the quality of cafeteria food might be nice. However, it's probably a better idea to include a lunch schedule instead. Detailing the repair process of a restroom might be too much information. It might be better to focus on things like how long the renovation took or how much it cost. Updates on school policies should always be included. You might want to highlight student achievements in your newsletter. It can be a good idea to have small articles that introduce new staff members. You don't have to create an entire school newsletter yourself. Involving others can be a lot of fun for everyone. With more people working on the newsletter, both the content and the quality can be improved. Try asking students, staff or others to help create content or design the layout of your school newsletter. Asking students to write articles can be a good way to let them express a student's viewpoint and get in some writing practice. Having staff write articles can result in more detailed or informative pieces. For example, asking a math teacher to write about the new high-level math course would be a good idea. You might have students form a club around creating and publishing the newsletter. Asking for help with printing, publishing, or distributing might be necessary. You can check with local school staff, send a request for volunteers, or check with local businesses.

Set goals for your newsletter. Decide how often to publish. Know your audience. Pick a distribution method.

Before you get too far in planning your newsletter, it can be a good idea to consider the goals you have in mind for it. Thinking about the goals that you want your newsletter to achieve can help you build a successful newsletter. Consider some of these aspects of a newsletter and decide what you want your own newsletter to achieve: Should your newsletter focus on events or policies? Are you going to create and publish the newsletter on your own? Do you plan on building a team to publish the newsletter? How big do you want your newsletter to be? How many people do you want to reach with your newsletter? What should the newsletter be called? You will need to decide how often you want to publish your newsletter before you begin creating it. Having a publication schedule can help you determine how often you'll need to work on the newsletter and when new issues are due. Decide on a publication schedule before planning the rest of your paper to help make it successful. If your school is either very large or very active, you may want to publish more often or publish larger papers, less frequently. If you are unsure of how often to publish, you may try publishing monthly to begin with. You probably won't need to publish any editions over the summer months if your school isn't active during them. When planning and creating a school newsletter, it can be helpful to keep your audience in mind. The goal of your newsletter will be to inform and engage your audience. Knowing your audience will allow you to write articles and content that is tailored just for them. You'll likely want to include some sections or content for the students in the community. Your main readers are likely to be the parents and adults in the community. Your newsletter should also keep staff informed, describing current events at the school. You might also want to include content that supports your local community. Once you have an idea of what your newsletter will include, it's time to think of how you will deliver it to readers. Having a plan in place for distribution will help you reach as many people as possible after your newsletter has been completed and printed. It can also be helpful to think about the size of the school. How many people do you need to reach? Consider some of these distribution methods when deciding what's best for your newsletter: It's important to remember that not everyone might be able to receive digital newsletters. You will likely want to print out physical copies as well. Physical copies will either need to be delivered or placed in a public space that allows for people to easily pick up a copy. Digital copies will likely be the most cost effective option and will allow you to reach a large number of readers.

Deliver physical copies of your newsletter. Deliver digital copies of your newsletter. Keep track of your paper.

If you are offering printed copies of your newsletter, you will want to make them easy to find. Placing them in an area that doesn't see much traffic will likely result in less people reading the newsletter. Sending them home in certain ways can work better than others. Always make sure that your newsletter is easy to locate or is likely to be delivered successfully. You'll likely want to create a list of people who want to subscribe to your newsletter. Try leaving it near the entrances to your school or local businesses. Bring some copies to your nearby library to put out for people to take. Leaving some copies on the front desk of the main office can be a good idea. If you have the budget, your school may mail printed copies to the community. Give the paper to students to take home. Some have found that giving the newsletter to younger children increases the chances of it getting home. Digital publication can lower costs and increase the size of your reader base. There are many methods that you can use to easily send your newsletter digitally to your readers. Try using some of these methods to send your newsletter out digitally: You can use group emails to send out your newsletter. You might post new editions on your school's homepage. Use your school's social media accounts to let people know about new editions of your paper. You could build a dedicated website or blog to post new editions of your newsletter. It can be a good idea to record and track some information about your newspaper. Collecting this data will tell you how many people are reading it, how many copies are actually being used, or even what information people prefer to read about. This information can help you create a better paper and will allow you to meet the needs of your readers. Keep track of how many paper copies are taken by readers. This can tell you if you need to print more or less copies in the future. Counting how many copies are taken from different locations will tell you where the best places are to distribute the paper. For digital versions, you can track how many people download the paper and from where. This can help you learn if people are finding the paper on your school's homepage or from social media. You might include reader surveys that would allow for constructive feedback.

Start using a word a lot and see if he begins saying it, too. Evaluate the depth of your conversations. Find out if he's been asking or talking about you.

It doesn't have to be anything very obvious--maybe you start saying "y'all" instead of "you guys"--and notice if it starts popping up as part of his vocabulary. This is a way of subconsciously signaling you are on the same wavelength and try to get you to like him. If you have a slight accent, he may begin mirroring your accent without realizing it. Does she always keep things very light, with a lot of joking and talking about movies or a difficult assignment--subjects she'd probably discuss with anyone? Or has she begun to confide in you a little bit, telling you more personal things or getting really deep into her beliefs or hopes for her future? If so, she wants you to take her seriously and to build a deeper connection with you. If she looks upset or you know she's had a bad day, make a point to let her know you're available to talk, and see if she confides in you. If conversations are somewhat surface, but she gets over-the-top excited when you have things in common, she's still trying to connect with you. So when your chat about movies reveals you both love Jason Statham and she is overjoyed, she's showing that she's a good match. Ask your friends if your name has come up in conversation and see if they can find out from his friends if he talks about you a lot. If he likes you, he's going to be curious about you and what makes you tick. So if he randomly asks your friend who is on her way to basketball practice "Oh, isn't [your name] on the team, too?", he's very interested in you. If it turns out your name often comes up in conversation--maybe relaying something funny or interesting you said--it's a sign that you're on his mind. He may even tell mutual friends that he's really interested in getting to know you, hoping they'll tell you.

Notice if he becomes nervous or suddenly quiet around you. Watch her movements when you're together and see if they mirror your own. Look for lots of eye contact. Get into a group situation with him and see if he pays more attention to you.

One way to tell if a flirt really likes you is if he doesn't flirt with you. If he's a natural flirt, he's probably not putting too much thought into his actions when he's friendly with other people--that's just how he is. But if he clams up when you are near, acts fidgety and nervous and not really like himself, it could be because he is now very aware of his actions and is overthinking everything. Watch him interacting with a group of people, then walk up and say hi. See if his behavior changes--if he gets quiet, tones down his goofiness, or doesn't say much but keeps glancing at you. See if one of your friends will join the group and try to embarrass him a little--nothing mean, just a small joke at his expense. If he blushes or gets embarrassed when he'd normally take the joke in stride, it might mean he doesn't want to look bad in front of you. If you make him nervous, he may continue to be very friendly with other girls and appear to ignore you or be less friendly toward you. Not every flirty person becomes nervous when around their crush, so if they're not suddenly getting shy, it doesn't necessarily mean they don't like you. They might be the type that will give you more attention instead. If she's interested in you, she will subconsciously copy your body language. When you're hanging out, try crossing your legs and see if she does the same a few seconds after. Take a drink of water and watch for her to also take a sip. Mirroring a person's actions is a way to bond, get comfortable with each other, and send the signal that you like the other person, even if you're not even aware you're doing it. If you decide to try this in reverse - mimicking her movements so she will subconsciously feel comfortable with you--make sure you don't follow too closely or precisely. Wait a few seconds before mirroring her actions. If she picks up on what you are doing, she may think you're mocking her and the effect will be ruined. Try to notice if she's constantly glancing at you across the room or when you're in a group, then blushing or glancing away when you catch her looking. When you're having a conversation, notice if she starts looking into your eyes as though she's studying them. Prolonged eye contact or a lot of quick glances in your direction indicates she's interested in you. To see if she likes you, try holding her gaze while you're flirting. If she seems uncomfortable and looks away quickly, she's probably not interested in anything romantic. But if she stares back at you, it's a good sign that she's into you. You can find out if she's watching you by taking a small action, like appearing to look at something strange out the window. If she's watching you, she won't be able to help but look out the window, too. When you're with a lot of other people, does he seem to pick you out of the crowd? When you're having separate conversations with other people, does he suddenly chime in, alerting you that he's been paying more attention to what you're saying than the person he's talking to? If he likes you, he will constantly be looking for ways to be near you and interact with you. Go out to dinner in a group and see if he makes sure he's sitting next to you. Try to hang out a few times in group setting, and notice if he makes a point to come talk to you each time. Go to a party and try to stay until the end. If he hangs around with you long after most people have gone, he probably went to the party just to talk to you.

Visit the doctor if you’re under 35 and haven't conceived after 1 year of trying. See the doctor if you’re over 35 and can’t conceive within 6 months. Contact a specialist if you and your partner are over 40.

If you and your partner have been having unprotected sex consistently for 12 months or more, then this is officially considered a fertility problem. Schedule an appointment with a fertility specialist if this is what you and your partner are experiencing. Trying to conceive means that you aren’t using condoms or any other barrier methods, aren’t taking birth control pills or using patches, or using any other type of withdrawal or timing method to prevent pregnancy. Approximately 15% of couples trying to have a baby are unable to conceive in the first year, so you aren’t alone if you’re experiencing this problem. Many women experience increased fertility problems around their mid-30s because they have fewer quality eggs. If you’re over 35, then see a specialist if you’ve been trying to conceive unsuccessfully for 6 months. It’s common for couples over 35 to take 1-2 years to successfully conceive, so don’t panic if you’re having trouble. Fertility specialists see this all the time. If the doctor discovers that your eggs are declining in quality, then the doctor can prescribe a drug like myo-inositol to support your egg health. Fertility drops in both men and women after age 40, so conceiving may be harder for you. It’s best to contact a specialist right when you start trying to conceive. This way, you can increase your chances of success and having a healthy pregnancy. If you’re trying to conceive over 40, the specialist may suggest a variety of methods, like scheduling sex around the woman’s ovulation period, to increase your chances of success. You might not have any trouble at all conceiving at this age, which is great. But it’s still a good idea to see a specialist at the start because pregnancy can be more difficult for a woman older than 40. Age also increases a woman’s chances of having a miscarriage, so the doctor’s support is important through the whole process.

Talk to a specialist right away if you have a family history of infertility. Visit a specialist if you usually have irregular or infrequent periods. See a doctor if you’ve had multiple miscarriages in the past. Contact a specialist if you or your partner have been treated for cancer. See the doctor if you or your partner have had an STI in the past. Isolate any male factors that could be causing the fertility problems.

Infertility could run in families, so it’s good practice to see a fertility specialist before you start trying if family members have had conception problems in the past. The doctor can assess this family history and determine if this might affect your chances of conception. A family history of infertility is relevant to both men and women, so see the doctor either way. You might also have a personal history of infertility with a previous partner. Tell the doctor this as well. You might not want to talk about past partners around your current partner, but it’s relevant to the issue. Irregular menstrual periods could indicate a problem with your ovulation cycle, making pregnancy more difficult. If you don’t experience periods at all, then it’s likely that you’re not ovulating. See the doctor to address this issue and increase your chances of conception. A typical menstrual cycle is 28 days, but it could be a few days longer or shorter. Having periods significantly before or after this timing indicates irregularity. There are many causes of infrequent periods, including thyroid conditions, hormone imbalances, fibroids or polyps, dietary problems, diabetes, or excessive exercise. Most of these are treatable with lifestyle changes or medication. Women who have had more than 2 miscarriages may have trouble conceiving or completing a pregnancy. Talk to the doctor before you try to conceive to reduce your chances of another miscarriage. A miscarriage is defined as the loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. The symptoms include lower back or abdominal pain and cramping along with vaginal discharge and bleeding. There aren’t specific actions you can take to prevent another miscarriage. The doctor will probably do an ultrasound to check for any growths in your uterus, then put you on a round of prenatal vitamins to support the pregnancy. Chemotherapy could cause infertility, so if you or your partner have had cancer and received treatment, then visit a specialist before your start trying to conceive. Generally, the younger you were when you had chemotherapy, the better your chances of having no conception problems later on. The infertility could be a temporary side effect of chemotherapy or other cancer treatments. The doctor may suggest waiting a bit longer for your body to recover. Some sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) can cause infertility by leaving inflammation in your reproductive system. A specialist can provide medication or minor surgery to remove this inflammation, so if you or your partner have has STIs in the past, see a fertility doctor. Common STIs that can cause fertility problems are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Most STIs don’t cause fertility issues if you caught them early and received treatment. Usually, only undiagnosed or untreated infections cause problems. Receive regular checkups and screenings to catch any infections early. While many people think about women when they hear “infertility,” some male conditions can also be the cause. If you’re a man trying to conceive with a partner, contact a specialist if you’ve experienced any of the following conditions. Unusually small testicles Swelling or inflammation in the scrotum or testicles Past injury or the groin or testicles Prostate problems

Determine the age of the animal. Determine the size of the animal. Determine if a small equine is a miniature horse.

A horse that is very young, and thus small, may be mistaken as pony. However, a pony is not simply a young horse. Instead, it is a different type of equine. A horse is usually fully grown once it is five to seven years old. However, it will grow very rapidly in its first year, reaching about 90% of its fully grown height in that year. The age of a horse is usually determined by inspecting its teeth. To definitively determine the age of a horse, take it to a veterinarian. Your veterinarian will inspect the horse's teeth and determine its age. The biggest difference between a horse and a pony is the size. Equine animals are measured from their withers down to the ground. Horses and ponies are measured in hands. Each hand is the equivalent to 4 inches (10.2 cm), which is the approximate size of a grown man's hand. The abbreviation for a hand is "hh." It stands for "hands high." Technically, a horse has to be 14.2hh or higher when it's full grown to be considered a horse. Anything below that is a pony. To measure an equine, place the end of a tape measure on the ground next to your horse or pony. Extend the tape measure up to the level of the withers. Once you get a measurement from the tape measure, you should divide it by 4. This will give you the number of "hands high" your horse or pony is. The withers is the point on a horse or a pony where the neck and the back join. Some small horse breeds are exceptions to the rule about horse size versus pony size. A good example are miniature horses. Miniature horses were originally bred as pets and, while very small, they are still categorized as horses. A miniature horse is no taller than 34 inches from the ground to the base of the last hairs of the mane. They come in either an Arabian build or a stockier quarter horse build. In addition, they come in a wide variety of colors, such as appaloosas and pintos, just as non-miniature horses do.

Consider the breed. Assess the proportions of the animal's body. Inspect the animal's coat and mane. Determine the temperament of the animal. Determine the animal's strengths.

Usually, if you know what breed the equine is, you can tell whether it's a pony or a horse. Some breeds have the word "pony" in the name, for instance a Shetland pony. This means that all equines in that breed are ponies, even if a few happen to be a bit taller than 14.2hh. Quarter horses are all horses, even though some of them are shorter than a horse should be. Finding out the breed of a horse may be as easy as asking its caretaker what breed it is. You can also ask the animal's veterinarian what breed it is. A pony's body tends to be stockier than a horse's body. Stockier proportions usually mean ponies have better endurance for work tasks. Their bones are thicker, their necks are shorter and thicker, and they have thick heads with broad foreheads. Ponies usually have thicker coats than horses. Thicker coats make ponies more resistant to cold weather. In addition, a horse's mane is usually smooth and relatively thin, while a pony's mane and tail are usually thick and course. Spend some time with the animal, either walking it around or petting and brushing it. Ponies tend to be calmer than horses. They are also very smart, just as horses are. Perhaps this combination of calmness and intelligence is why they are so good with children. Horses and ponies also differ in what they are good at doing. Ponies, because of their strength, hardiness, and tough build, are good at working on a farm. They can pull twice their weight, while a horse can usually only pull half of its weight. Horses, on the other hand, can work on a farm but their strength lies more in carrying people. They are not as strong as a pony but they have good stamina and can be more skillful animals.

Choose leg exercises that suit you. Do squats. Do lunges. Do butterflies. Focus on full-body cardio workouts. Train with low weight and high repetitions. .

Some good exercises associated with tight thighs (and legs in general) include squats, lunges, deadlifts, kettlebell swings and several variations upon these exercises. Depending on what you're going for, and the resources available to you, it's good to pick some combination of strength training and isometric exercises, which only use your body weight as resistance. Consider joining a local gym, which may have several machines dedicated to exercising your legs. Doing squats is the best way to tighten not only your thighs, but your legs, buns, and abs. Do squats in different positions for different results. To do a squat, place your feet shoulder-width apart, and flex your legs until your thighs are at a 90° angle with the floor. Keep your back straight and your butt back. Then, stand back up to straight. Repeat this 20-50 times, doing sets of 10-15. The sumo squat is a great way to tone your inner and outer thighs. To do this, take the widest stance possible, then squat as low as you can. Do this 20-50 or more times a day to see fast results. Another great one is the plie squat. This is great for toning. To do this, put your arms above your head like a ballerina about to do a plie, while keeping your legs together. Then extend one leg from your right or left side, step into a wider stance and squat. Do 20-50 repetitions per day. Lunges are a wonderful way to tone the lower body. To do lunges, stand with your hands on your hips and your feet together. Extend one leg and step forward and squat with your left leg still behind you. Repeat this as many times as you can on each leg. Lunges will target and tone your thigh areas if done correctly. The great thing about lunges is that if you do do them consistently and correctly, you will see amazing results, as it takes more effort than doing squats. If you have any sort of knee issues, lunges can be difficult. Squats are a bit easier on the knees. Butterflies are done on the ground with your legs in an almost seated position. Your knees should be parallel to your groin. From there, move your leg up and down locked in that position like a butterfly flaps its wings. Do this about 50 times on each side. You can't spot-reduce fat. Any activity or diet which burns fat from your body will burn that fat proportionately over your body, not specifically near the area or muscle group which has been worked. For instance, doing squats will not reduce the fat on your buttocks and legs before anything else. Squats will help reduce the fat on your whole body, however. Here are a variety of cardio exercises you can do that will help you lose fat and tone your thighs: Jogging or running Burpees Dancing Yoga Pilates Swimming If you want to strength train with added weight, it's important to focus on doing a high number of repetitions with a low amount of weight. This is how to tone muscles. If you want to build muscles, you should focus on doing fewer reps with a higher amount of weight. An example leg workout for someone aiming for lean, toned legs might look like this: Squats (with 10lbs dumbells): 3 sets of 12 repetitions. Lunges (with 10lbs dumbells): 3 sets of 12 repetitions. Single-arm kettlebell swings (with 10lbs kettlebell): 3 sets of 20 repetitions per arm. Farmer's walk on the balls of your feet (with 20+ lbs dumbells) 2 minutes walk around the gym. nclude upper-body exercises as well. Make sure that you are also constructing a workout for the rest of your body so that you don't end up with super-strong legs and a weak and poorly toned upper body. At least a little bit of cardio in your weekly routine will also help to improve your overall health and muscle tone. You will also be able to work out more and burn more fat if you incorporate other major muscle groups and exercises into your workouts, so be sure to build a full workout routine.

Replace empty calories with fruits and vegetables. Focus on lean proteins. Eat complex carbohydrates. Eat at least 3-4 times a day. Drink plenty of water.

If you want to tone your muscles and lose fat, you need to burn more than you take in. It's as simple–and as complicated–as that. To start out with, replace the snack food crackers, chips, frozen dinners, and other highly-processed pre-packaged foods with basic fruits and vegetables. You don't have to stop snacking if you want to lose weight. But instead of reaching for a handful of chips, have an apple. Instead of munching on Cheetos, have a handful of grapes or almonds and berries. You can't out-train a bad diet. Even if you're working hard, you won't be able to tone your thighs if you're still eating junk. Chicken, fish, and nuts are all excellent sources of protein that are an essential part of building and toning out your muscles as you work. As you're working out, it's important to focus on getting plenty of lean proteins into your diet. 2-3 servings per day. As you're working aim for at least 5-6 servings of complex carbs per day. Brown rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and whole wheat pastas and breads are excellent sources of carbs for your workouts. Complex carbohydrates take a long time to digest, meaning that they'll fuel your workouts and help you to lose weight. A lot of people are carb-conscious when it comes to losing weight, and that's fine. But it's quick-digesting carbs that you want to avoid, not complex carbs. Your body needs carbohydrates to function problems, so you can't avoid them entirely. It's important to spread your eating out throughout the day, having a variety of small meals and healthy snacks all day long to keep your metabolism high and working for you, instead of against you. Instead of skipping breakfast, eating an energy bar at lunch and having a huge dinner, eat a full and healthy breakfast, and treat yourself to a handful of almonds and dried fruit when you're feeling hungry at 3 pm. This is a better way to lose weight than skipping meals. Never skip breakfasts. Eating in the mornings helps to energize your body and awaken your metabolism. Breakfast is an important weight loss tool. When you're hungry, drink a glass of water. When you're thirsty, drink a glass of water. Even if you're not thirsty, have some water on hand to make sure you're staying hydrated. People need up to two liters of water a day to stay fully hydrated. You can end up consuming extra calories when a glass of water is really what you need. Cut down alcohol. Did you know that a glass of wine is contain of as many calories as a piece of chocolate? If you regularly consume too much alcohol, you'll gain weight and it'll be very difficult to train away.

Cook Oreos until they are crispy golden brown, remembering to turn them over with tongs. Remove the fried cookies with tongs and place them on a paper towel to drain. Wait for the oil to cool, then use a funnel to pour it into an empty bottle. Serve warm.

The cookies will float on top of the oil and fry quickly--less than 2 minutes. Don't walk away from the pot or they may burn or over cook. Keep the cookies moving as they fry so they don't stick together. Allow the oil to heat up between batches, back to 375ºF (191ºC). Use tongs or a strainer to remove bits of batter that may be floating in the oil. Oil remains on the outer fried dough and won't reach the inside batter or cookie. Blotting excess grease will make this decadent treat slightly more healthy. The oil provides the flavor and crunch of the cookie, so don't go overboard and soak up every last drop. You can also drain the cookies on a wire rack, but using absorbent paper towel will remove more grease than letting it drip off on a wire rack. You can reuse the oil for deep frying (make sure to strain and remove any bits of batter floating around) or bring the oil to a donation point (often a waste management facility). Never pour oil down the drain. It will block your plumbing. If you can't find anywhere to recycle your cooking oil, make sure the lid is on tight and throw it in the trash or pour it over weeds. If you plan to reuse your oil within the next few weeks, store it in a cold, dark place or the refrigerator so it will last longer. If you don't have a funnel, pour the cooled oil into a paper cup, then pinch the top of the cup so you can easily pour it into the mouth of the sealable bottle or container. You can add a dusting of powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce, whipped cream, or any other garnish you'd like. Allow the cookies a minute or two to cool so your don't burn yourself, but do eat them while they're still warm! Keep finished cookies in an oven on low heat (about 200ºF or 93ºC) if you're doing a large batch so they will stay warm until they are served.

Pour 2-3 inches (5-7.5cm) cooking oil in a heavy cooking pot. Heat the oil to 375ºF (191ºC).

The pot should be deep enough so the sides are at least 4 inches (10cm) higher than the oil. When deep frying, there should be enough oil to completely cover the food you are frying, but the pot should not be more than half way full of oil. To fry, use a vegetable oil with a high smoking point and little to no flavor, like refined peanut oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, or safflower oil. If you don't have a heavy cooking pot, or one with a very thick, heavy bottom, you can use a wok or a deep sauté pan instead. Use a frying, candy, or thermocouple thermometer. These thermometers show temperatures up to 500ºF (260°C). To check temperature of the oil, hold it in the center of the pan. If your thermometer clips to the side of the pan it will be easy to keep track of the temperature as you work. If you don't have a thermometer, stick a wooden spoon, skewer, or chopstick into the oil. If the oil bubbles around the wood, it's hot enough for frying. You can also use a kernel of popcorn to check the temperature. It will pop in oil that is 350ºF (178ºC), so you will know when it is close to optimum frying temperature. If the oil begins to smoke, it's too hot. Carefully removed your pan from the stove to cool.

Check your state’s requirements. Download or write a power of attorney form. Name the parties. Name the powers granted. Note powers that a principal cannot confer. Gather witnesses. Prepare a Revocation of Power of Attorney if you change your mind.

Requirements for a power of attorney are similar in most states, but some have special forms to fill out. To check whether or not your state has special forms for power of attorney, you can check here. If your situation is complicated, consider hiring an attorney to help you and your loved ones carry out the proper requirements for granting power of attorney. Usually, the document granting power of attorney must: Clearly identify the principal (the person who is granting the power) Clearly identify the agent (the person who will have the specified powers) Specify exactly what legal acts the agent is entitled to perform Most states don't require government-written legal documents. However, in order to prevent any confusion and to make sure that both parties know exactly what authority is being granted, it's a good idea to use a state-issued form as a template. The specifics of the form will vary by state, and each state may have a different form for different powers. For example, Wisconsin provides different forms for a health care power of attorney and financial power of attorney. The form should include the full name of the “principal,” the person granting power of attorney. It should also name the "agent," the person to whom the power is being granted. Alternate agents may also be named, in the event that the first agent is unable or unwilling to act on his or her authority. Make sure that you clearly and specifically identify the powers that are being granted to the agent, when those powers will take effect, and when (if ever) those powers will cease to have an effect. This is also the space where you will include whether the document is durable or springing if either is applicable. This will prevent confusion. For example, instead of saying that the agent “has power over the principal’s finances,” say that the agent “has the power to withdraw money and make payments from the principal’s three bank accounts: bank account X, bank account Y, and bank account Z.” If the power of attorney is durable, it's especially important to make sure that the principal and the agent are in agreement about what responsibilities and authorities are being transferred. Make sure that the principal and agent know that some powers cannot be conferred under state law. If the power of attorney purports to transfer a power under state law that cannot be transferred, the power of attorney is void as to that power. For instance, even if the principal and the agent agree, the agent cannot write or execute a will for the principal. Any such will is not valid. In some states, it is necessary to have the signing of the document witnessed by one or two people. If this is the case in your state, make sure witnesses are not only present but paying full attention as the agent and the principal sign the document. The witnesses should be comfortable testifying as to the document’s authenticity. For instance, in Florida, a power of attorney document must be signed by two witnesses, whereas Utah does not require witnesses. Check here to find out if your state requires a power of attorney document to be signed by witnesses. If you draw up a power of attorney that hasn't expired, but you no longer want it to be in effect, you can draw up this form according to your state's laws to have it invalidated. Talk with your attorney to make sure it's done correctly. You can find more information at: How to Revoke Power of Attorney

Talk to your loved ones about a power of attorney document. Choose between a power of attorney document and seeking guardianship. Consider seeking guardianship or conservatorship.

If you want your loved one to have the power to make decisions for you, talk to them about why you want them to have this control. Make sure you choose someone who will respect your wishes as your “agent,” or the person to whom you are giving the power. If you want to get power of attorney over someone, the simplest way to do so is to get the permission of the person who may need to turn over his or her decision-making rights. If your loved one is terminally ill and knows that the time may come when he or she won't be able to make financial or medical decisions, he or she may decide to sign over power of attorney to someone else. In order for someone to grant power of attorney, he or she must be of sound mind. Talk to your loved one to make sure he or she understands what it means to sign over power of attorney, including what types of decisions will be made on his or her behalf. If your loved one is already mentally incapacitated, but previously granted power of attorney to you or someone else in a living will, it is unnecessary to take steps to obtain power of attorney. If your loved one is already mentally incapacitated and did not grant power of attorney in a living will, it may be necessary to obtain conservatorship, or adult guardianship, in order to legally carry out your loved one's affairs. If you believe that you should have control over the decisions of someone who is unable to make decisions for himself, you must go to the court and ask to be appointed as a conservator or guardian. To become a guardian of someone, they must be deemed “legally incompetent” by the court. That is, they must not be able to meet their own basic needs. If you believe that you know someone who can meet the criteria for incompetent, you may petition the court to be named guardian. The district court in the county where the proposed ward lives has jurisdiction over the guardianship petition. Once the petition is file, the court will schedule a hearing where the proposed guardian must establish: That he or she is eligible to serve as guardian That the proposed ward is incompetent That no suitable alternatives to guardianship are feasible Any interested party, including the proposed ward, may challenge the guardianship petition. For example, if you believe that your elderly mother has dementia and you should be appointed guardian, you can file a petition with the court but your mother can challenge your guardianship, and you must then prove that she does in fact have dementia in order to become guardian.

Decide if the power of attorney should be financial. Decide if the power of attorney should be medical. Determine if the power of attorney should be “durable. Determine if the power of attorney should be “springing. Avoid a general power of attorney unless you’re certain.

A financial power of attorney relates to the finances of the principal, meaning the person who grants the power to control his or her assets to the agent. You would have to provide this document to banks and other institutions where the agent needed to take financial action on behalf of the principal. A healthcare power of attorney enables someone to make medical decisions for a person who has become incapacitated. You would need to provide the document to hospitals, doctors, and anyplace else that the agent will need to make medical decisions for the principal. If you want to grant both financial and medical powers of attorney, remember that you do not need to same the same person as the agent in both circumstances. However, the two people will need to cooperate to act in your best interests, so choose people who can do so. ” A “durable” power of attorney goes into effect immediately. It also remains valid when the person who grants it becomes incapacitated. For example, many seriously ill people choose a durable power of attorney because they want their agent to continue to make their decisions after they can no longer communicate their wishes, and, because of their illness, want the power of attorney to go immediately into effect. If the word ‘durable’ is not specified, the power of attorney is voided when the person who granted it becomes incapacitated. ” A “springing” power of attorney doesn’t go into effect until the principal’s specified date. For instance, if you want to grant someone financial power of attorney while you plan to be out of the country, you can specify that the document takes effect on the day you leave. You can also mix springing and durable powers of attorney. A springing durable power of attorney does not go into effect until the person who grants it specifies that it will go into effect (such as once the person becomes incapacitated) and will remain in effect through the person’s incapacitation. This does require that the agent show proof of the person’s incapacitation before the power of attorney will take effect. This type of power of attorney is not legal in all states, so make sure you check your particular state laws before attempting to draft a springing durable power of attorney. A general power of attorney may give the agent both financial and medical power of attorney. Ensure that you use the correct document for your circumstances. In some situations, such as with serious illness, a general power of attorney might make the most sense.

Choose someone you trust. Consider the age, health, and location of potential agents. Consider the agent’s religion and lifestyle preferences.

Whoever you appoint as your agent will have the power to make financial and/or healthcare decisions for you. You want to make sure that you trust the person that you choose, and additionally, that they have the necessary expertise with regard to the financial and medical matters. Keep in mind that whoever you appoint as your agent will be making extremely important decisions in your stead. Consider the age, health and location of the potential agent. For example, if the agent does not live near you, it may be difficult for that person to have the required relationship with your banks (if the power of attorney is financial) or your doctors (for a medical power of attorney). While you should first and foremost choose someone who you trust, you want to make sure that the person will not refuse to carry out your wishes based on their own moral or religious views. Make sure that your agent could set aside any personal beliefs in favor of your wishes. For example, some people are very opposed to cardiac resuscitation, mechanical resuscitation, and artificial nutrition and hydration, while others strongly believe in these practices.

Consider hiring an attorney to review the document. Have the document notarized. Show the document to any institutions you want to recognize it. Save the power of attorney document.

An attorney may notice legal issues that people who aren't trained in legal matters would not think to include or leave out. For example, an attorney may notice that the document uses language that could been seen as ambiguous and could lead to confusion. Some states might not require you to have the document notarized. However, having the principal’s signature notarized eliminates any doubt regarding the validity of that signature. The notary must verify the identity of the principal before witnessing the signature. Notarizing the power of attorney document reduces the chance that it will be contested by an outside party who may question its validity. You can find more information about notarizing a document at: How to Notarize a Power of Attorney Financial institutions, such as banks and brokerage firms, do not want to inadvertently accept fraudulent power of attorney documents. They have requirements that must be met in order to accept the document and give the agent the powers listed. In order to make sure that your document is sufficient, show it to your bank and other financial institutions before signing it, to make sure that they will accept it after it is signed. A power of attorney is not filed at any governmental agency, but you must have it on hand to present it every time you use it. Keep it in a safe in your home or in a safety deposit box until the time comes when you need to bring it out.

Scatter rice flour across your door’s entrance. Put on fresh, new clothes. Go see a lights and fireworks display.

Put a bit of rice flour into your palms and gently sift it over the main entry point into your home. This is a way of signaling to others that you are celebrating Onam and would welcome their visit. Wake up bright and early to take a bath. Then, put on your formal clothes for the day, often presented to you by the eldest female family member. Women will usually wear white sarees with a border of golden thread. Men will usually don a white dhoti with a border of golden thread. Throughout the entire Onam celebration and particularly on the final day, temples and cities may shoot off fireworks. Go to one of these locations and watch the show. The display might be modest or very extravagant, depending on the local budget.

Visit the temples on the first day. Take part in a procession if you are near Thrippunithura. Begin to create the Pookalam. Clean your house on day 2. Hit the market on day 3. Start preparing the sadhya on day 4. Exchange gifts with loved ones on day 6. Visit other families in your community on day 7. Welcome the statues of Mahabali and Vamana on day 8. Make the final preparations for the sadya meal on day 9.

During the morning of the first day of Onam, known as Atham, seek out a temple. While you are there, pray for King Mahabali to make a safe return from the netherworld to modern-day Kerala. Walk alongside other revelers and make your way to the city of Thrippunithura near Kochi. Pray and leave offerings of food or small trinkets when you reach your destination. It is believed that the King left the world close to this location. This is a multi-colored floral carpet that most Indian families place at the entrance of their residence. The design will start out simple and become more complex and colorful over time. For this first day, arrange yellow flowers in a basic circular design. On the second day of Onam, known as Chithira, go through your house and scrub it from floor to ceiling. Remove any extra debris or trash from inside. Look over the exterior to make sure that it appears tidy as well. On the third day of Onam, known as Chodhi, go out shopping with your entire extended family. Look for jewelry or clothing pieces that you can give to others as gifts. The gifts do not have to be extravagant, especially if you plan to give them to multiple family members. The Onam sadhya is a large meal composed of 26 delicacies. On the fourth day of Onam, known as Vishakam, each family member is expected to contribute something to the creation of this meal. Go to the market to get basic ingredients or spend your time grinding up herbs and spices. The sixth day of Onam, known as Thriketa, is when you should travel to your ancestral home. Visit the house of your oldest living relative. Meet other relatives there and exchange gifts that you shopped for a few days prior. Throughout the seventh day of Onam, known as Moolam, travel around your neighborhood and enjoy miniature sadya meals with your neighbors. Alternatively, go to your local temple and enjoy a sadhya prepared by them for worshippers. For the eighth day of Onam, known as Pooradam, purchase miniature statues of Mahabali and Vamana. Walk these statues around your house in a symbolic way of welcoming them into your home. Then, place these statues in the center of your Pookalam design. As soon as the statue Mahabali is placed on the Pookalam you’ll start to call him Onathappan instead. The ninth day is known as Uthradam or Onam eve. Go out and buy any fresh vegetables or fruits that you’ll need for your sadya meal the next day. Look over your house once more to ensure that everything is clean and orderly.

Position your banana leaf. Concentrate on eating the most recent course served. Fold the leaf when finished.

The banana leaf is the primary table setting for the Sadhya meal and all of the food items will be placed upon it. However, the leaf itself must be in proper position with the tapered end facing to your left. It should be near enough to you so that you can reach the food without stretching overly much. Depending on the Sadhya, it’s possible to have up to 24 dishes on your leaf over the duration of the meal. This means that you can get full really quickly if you try to eat everything. Instead, each time a course is brought out, focus on trying out each of these new foods. The first course is usually a number of rice dishes. The courses alternate flavors from salty to spicy. Dessert dishes can be served at the very end or as a course right in the middle. It’s fine to go back and eat some of the foods from prior courses. But, do this only after you’ve eaten a bit from each of the more recent foods offered to you. After the last course has been served and you are done eating, gently grab the edges of the banana leaf and fold it from top to bottom. Keep folding until the leaf is now a small-ish packet and the food inside is fully contained. Pull the leaf towards you a bit. Not folding your leaf, or pushing it away from yourself, indicates that you did not enjoy your meal and is insulting for the hosts.

Use this as a last resort. Get an Order for Publication. Obtain a sworn statement from the newspaper. Submit your Proof of Service form.

Try personal service and service by substitution first. Service by publication can only be performed if you have a written court order giving you permission to use this method. This method of service is very rare. In all likelihood, you will only be permitted to use it if you have already tried to serve the papers in every other reasonable way possible without any success. This is the name of the official court order permitting you to use this method of service. You must file an Application for Order for Publication of Summons and a statement of Declaration of Due Diligence to the court to obtain such an order. The declaration is simply a statement regarding the efforts already made to serve the respondent. Tell the judge everything you know about where the other party might be. If you can show the court that the other party cannot be found, even if you know where the respondent should be, the judge may consider your request. If the judge accepts your request, he or she will order the notice to be published in a newspaper the judge selects for the order. After the notice has been published in the newspaper for the amount of time specified by the judge, the papers are considered to be served. The newspaper will then need to provide a sworn statement stating that the publication has been made as directed. You will still need to fill out and file this form with the court as usual. The court will attach the newspaper's sworn statement to the complete form, as well.

Know who can serve papers. Know who to serve. Serve the papers on time. Locate the respondent. Include all the necessary documents. Obtain and file a Proof of Service.

If you are the petitioner—the party responsible for starting the case—you are not allowed to serve the papers. You must ask a third party who is unrelated to the case to do it for you. The individual serving the papers must be 18 years of age or older. The individual must not have a direct interest in the case. In other words, he or she cannot be the petitioner or part of the respondent. You can ask a friend, relative, co-worker, or anyone else you know if that individual meets these basic restrictions. This individual may need to be approved by the court beforehand, though. Alternatively, you can hire a professional to serve court papers, instead. You can usually find these professionals listed under "Process Servers" in a phone book or business directory. You can usually ask the sheriff, marshal, or constable to serve the court papers for a fee, as well. If you are suing one individual, you only need to serve that individual. If you are suing multiple individuals, you must serve each person you are suing. If you are suing a business partnership, serve one of the partners. Serve both partners only if you are suing the business and the partners separately. If you are suing a corporation, serve an officer of the corporation or their agent for service. If you are suing your landlord, serve the owner of the property you are renting. If you are suing the county, serve the county clerk. If you are suing the city, serve the city clerk. If you are suing the state, serve the Attorney General's office. The respondent must be in the state you file your petition in unless you are suing the owner of a property who lives outside of the state or the owner/driver of a car who lives outside of the state. The deadline for serving papers can vary by state, but usually, you must serve the papers to the respondent at least eight days before your court date. In some instances, you may need to serve the papers up to 30 days before the court date. For instance, if you serve papers using substituted service to someone outside of the county, you must do so at least 30 days before the court date. Check with the court when you file your petition to find out what your deadline is. Typically, papers can be served any day of the week except for Sunday. Petitions that include an order of protection can be served all seven days of the week and must be served 24 hours before a court date. In most instances, there will be plenty of time in between the date you file your petition and your scheduled court date. If you do not already know where the respondent is, you will need to find that party yourself or hire a process server to do the job for you. If you are unable to find the respondent, you must give the judge a written list of all the methods you attempted to locate and serve the other party. Include as many details as possible, including dates and places you went to in an attempt to find the respondent. If you can prove that you have made every reasonable effort to serve the papers, the judge may set a new date for the case and ask you to try further, or he/she might give you permission to serve the papers in another way (mail, substitution, or publication). When you file your petition, there are a few papers you will need to take with you when exiting the courthouse. These are the papers you need to serve to the respondent. A "summons" or "order to show cause" tells the respondent to appear at court on a certain date. You will also need to serve a copy of the petition you filed. If there has been a temporary order of any kind, that paper must also be served to the respondent. Note that you will receive a "Proof of Service" or "Affidavit of Service" form, as well, but this form will not be served. A "Proof of Service" form is a legal document that shows the court that you did your duty in serving the papers correctly. This form must be filled out after you served the papers and submitted to the court before your case. An example of a "Proof of Service" form is here: http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/pos020.pdf The form must include the location and date on which the papers were served. You must also indicate who the papers were served to and provide a physical description of that person. The name and address of the person who served the papers to the respondent must also be provided. Typically, this form must be notarized. The individual who served the papers must sign it in front of a notary public. The respondent does not need to sign the form, however. Give the original completed form to the judge when you go to court. Note that in some states, like California, you must file the form with the court at least five days before your court date. Keep a copy of the form for your own records, as well.

Know who else you can give the papers to. Instruct the substitute. Mail another copy. Fill out a Proof of Service form.

If the server has done all in his or her power to serve the papers directly to the respondent and has been unable to do so, your server can hand those papers over to a party that can legally accept them on the respondent's behalf. A competent adult, age 18 or older, who lives at home with the respondent can usually accept the papers. Similarly, an adult who appears to be in charge at the respondent's workplace or an adult who seems to be in charge where the person receives mail can usually accept the papers, as well. When passing the court papers to a substitute, your server must leave that substitute with specific instructions regarding what the papers are and what needs to be done with them. Make sure that the substitute knows that he or she is receiving court papers for a specific individual. The respondent must be named, and the substitute must be told to deliver the papers to the respondent. Get the substitute's name when you leave the papers. If the substitute refuses to provide a name, write down a thorough physical description of the substitute. When you serve papers by substitution, you must also mail another copy of all court papers by first-class mail. Address the package to the respondent. You need to send the papers to the same address the server left the papers at. Afterward, the server must fill out the "Proof of Service" form as usual. In addition to this form, a "Proof of Mailing (Substituted Service)" form must also be filled out by the server. Get both forms from the server after he or she fills them out. File them both together at the courthouse on or before your court date. Provide a postal receipt with your forms indicating that you sent a second copy of the papers through the mail.

Find the person that needs to be served. Pass the papers directly to the respondent. Fill out a Proof of Service form.

Personal service requires you to know the more about the location and habits of the person you're serving than the others. Since most people don't like to be sued, they will delay dealing with a potential lawsuit as long as possible, and will go to great lengths to avoid service. It will save you time and money if you can tell your third-party service agent where the target of the lawsuit might be and when they might be there. The server must give a copy of your court papers to the respondent in person. He or she must walk up to the respondent, state, "These are court papers," and hand the respondent copies of all the papers related to your case. The respondent may refuse to accept the papers. If this happens, the server should leave the papers near the respondent and walk away. Doing so will satisfy the requirements, even if the respondent continues to refuse the papers or throws them away. Personal service is the preferred method of service and should always be attempted before other methods are used. After passing the court papers to the respondent, the server should fill out the necessary form and sign it in front of a notary public. This form should then be filed with the rest of your court documents at the courthouse.

Pay the court clerk. Send the papers by certified mail. File the Proof of Service form. Understand the risks.

In most states, you can pay the court clerk a small fee to mail the court papers to the respondent via certified mail or first-class mail, depending on which service is required for the type of papers being served. The fee you pay is usually low and can be recovered if you win the case. In some states, like California, service by mail must be made through the court clerk and you will be unable to mail the papers yourself. Check on your own state laws regarding this type of service to determine what the restrictions are. In some states, like Michigan or Arizona, you might be permitted to send the papers to the respondent without going through a court clerk. If this happens, those papers should be mailed via certified or registered mail, and you must request a return receipt. That receipt must be signed by the respondent to the petition. Note that certified mail is required when you are serving a paper that opens a case. If you are serving additional papers related to the case after that fact, you can usually opt for first-class mail. If you pay the court clerk to send the papers, he or she must fill out the form. You will likely receive a copy and the court clerk will keep the original for the case records. If you live in a state that permits you to mail the papers yourself, you will need to fill out the form and file it as usual. Note that you will also need to include a copy of the signed receipt of delivery when filing the form with the court. Even though service by mail can be convenient, there is some chance that the judge will not accept this method of service unless strict guidelines are followed. In fact, roughly 50 percent of court papers served by certified mail are rejected. The judge must be able to read the signature on the certified mail receipt. That signature must belong to the respondent and no one else. If the respondent refuses to sign the certified mail receipt with his or her full name, that receipt cannot be accepted as proof of service.

Check that your car has an Aux input jack. Acquire a male-to-male connection cord, 1⁄8 inch (0.3 cm) to 1⁄8 inch (0.3 cm) stereo cable. Plug one end of the cable into the headphone jack of your iPod or MP3 player. Plug the other end of the cable into your car stereo's auxiliary input jack. Press the "AUX" button on your car stereo to cycle to the auxiliary cable setting. Adjust the volume on your MP3 Player. Adjust the volume on your car stereo. Play a song.

Look for a port on the front of your stereo labeled “AUX”. In case there is no label, it will look the same as a 1⁄8 inch (0.3 cm) headphone input. If the auxiliary cord is not near the stereo, then check in the glove compartment or centre console. Generally a 2–3 foot (0.61–0.91 m) cable (.6-.9m) is plenty long and should only cost about $5 to $10. This button may also be labeled “CD” or “Source” on some stereos. Your stereo’s display will indicate which mode it is set to. If you are having trouble finding the right button, check your car or stereo manufacturer's user guide. Set the volume to about 50% or less. It is better to have the player’s volume lower to conserve battery and minimize clipping and distortion in your music.. You will want to use the volume knob to reach a comfortable listening level. This is generally easier to adjust while driving and likely a more powerful amplifier than the one on your mp3 player. You will hear the music from your MP3 player come through your car’s speakers. You may need to further tweak the volume to your liking.

Check both ends of the aux cable connection. Acquire a charging adapter. Turn off any equalizer settings on your MP3 player.

Both ends of the cable must be firmly seated in their jacks to ensure optimal audio quality. Try to avoid pinching the cable at sharp angles to maintain the cable. If your player is frequently running out of battery while in use, you can get a car adapter to connect to the car charging port. Most modern adapters will have a USB port so that you can provide your own charging cable that is sure to fit your device. Charging adapters connect to both the car and player separately from the aux cable, although some car adapters may also include an aux connection. The car stereo has its own equalizer settings that may conflict and reduce sound quality. On an iPod Touch or iPhone, go to “Settings > Music” and tap EQ under the “Playback” header, then tap “Off”. Accessing the EQ settings will vary depending on the model of MP3 player you are using.

Open Gmail. Click your profile icon. Click Add account. Click More options. Click Create account. Enter your new account information. Click Next step. Scroll down and click I AGREE. Click Continue to Gmail.

Go to https://www.gmail.com/ in your browser. Doing so will open your primary account's inbox if you're already logged into Gmail. If you aren't logged into Gmail, enter your email address and password to log in before continuing. It's the profile picture in the top right corner of your inbox. A drop-down menu will appear. If you haven't set a profile picture, this is the first letter of your first name on a colored background. It's in the bottom-left corner of the drop-down menu. A new page will open. This link is to the left of the big blue NEXT button. It's a menu item near the More options link. This will include the following: First and last name A username for your new email address A password for your new email address Your date of birth Your gender Your phone number Your current email address Your location (e.g., United States) It's in the bottom-right corner of the account creation section. This option is at the bottom of Google's terms of use agreement. It's in the middle of the page. Your new Gmail address is now attached to your primary Gmail account. You can switch between the two by clicking your profile icon in the upper-right corner and then clicking the account that you want to use in the drop-down menu.

Open Gmail. Tap ☰. Tap the "Menu" triangle . Tap Manage accounts. Tap ＋ Add account. Tap Google. Tap More options. Tap Create account. Enter your name. Tap NEXT. Enter your birthday and gender. Tap NEXT. Type in a username. Tap NEXT. Create a password. Tap NEXT. Add a phone number. Tap NEXT. Tap I AGREE. Tap NEXT.

Tap the Gmail app icon, which resembles a white envelope with a red "M" on it. Doing so will open your inbox if you're logged into Gmail. If you aren't logged into Gmail, enter your Google email address and password and tap Sign in. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. You should see this arrow to the right of your email address, near the top of the page. It's below any accounts you have previously signed into on your iPhone. This option is at the bottom of the page. It's near the top of the page. Doing so will open the Google sign-in page. You may have to confirm that Google can use your iPhone's information by tapping OK before proceeding. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. You'll see this option in the pop-out window near the More options link. Type a first and last name into the "First name" and "Last name" text fields, respectively. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Select your date of birth from the Month, Day, and Year menus, then tap the Gender box and select a gender. This is the name that will determine your custom email address. For example, typing in nicklebackfan123 here would make your email address "nicklebackfan123@gmail.com". If your entered username is already taken, you'll be prompted to select another one after tapping NEXT. Enter a password into the "Create password" text box, then type the same exact password into the "Confirm password" box. Type your phone number into the "Phone number" text box. You can also tap Skip in the bottom-left corner of the screen if you don't want to add your phone number to Gmail. If you do add a phone number, you may have to confirm it by entering a code that Google sends to your Messages app on the next page. You'll find this at the bottom of the page. It's at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will add your new account to your Gmail app and sign you into it. You can access it at any time by tapping ☰ and tapping the profile thumbnail (in most cases, this will be the first letter of your first name on a colored background).

Open Yahoo. Click Mail. Click Settings. Click More Settings. Click the Mailboxes tab. Click to the right of the "Email alias" heading. Click Add. Enter an email address. Click Set up.

Go to https://www.yahoo.com/ in your browser. Doing so will take you to the Yahoo home page. If you aren't already signed into Yahoo, click Sign In in the top-right corner of the screen and enter your Yahoo email address and password. It's in the top-right corner of the Yahoo home page. This will open your Yahoo inbox. This option is in the upper-right side of the page. A drop-down menu will appear. If you don't see Settings here, first click the blue One click away from your upgraded inbox button in the lower-left corner of the inbox to switch to the new mail look. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the Settings page. You'll find this on the far-left side of the page. This is in the middle of the page. It's a blue button below the "Email alias" heading. A text field will appear on the right side of the page. Type in the email address that you want to use as your Yahoo email alias. It's below the text field. This will create the alias and add it to your inbox. Any emails sent to this email address will end up in your primary email address' inbox. If your email address is already taken, you'll be prompted to select a different one here.

Open Yahoo Mail. Tap ☰. Tap Manage Accounts. Tap ＋ Add Account. Tap Sign up. Enter your new account information. Tap Continue. Tap Text me an Account Key. Open the message from Yahoo. Type in your code. Tap Verify. Tap Let's get started to proceed to your account.

Tap the Yahoo Mail app icon, which resembles a purple box with a white envelope and "Yahoo!" written on it. If you aren't already signed in, enter your email address and password and tap Sign in. It's in the top left corner of the screen. This option is near the top of the menu. It's an option below your primary account name. This link is at the bottom of the screen. You'll need to fill in the fields on this page with the following information: First and last name New email address New email password Phone number Birth date Gender (optional) It's at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will prompt Yahoo to send a text message to your provided number in order to verify your account. You can also tap Call me with an Account Key if your plan doesn't allow for texting. It will be in your phone's Messages app; the message will be from a six-digit phone number, and it will say "[number] is Your Yahoo Account Key." Make sure you don't close the Yahoo app when you do this. You'll enter the five-digit code in the text field in the middle of the screen. It's at the bottom of the screen. If your code matches the one Yahoo sent you, your account will be created. You now have a new Yahoo email address in addition to your primary one.

Open the Notifications shade. Open Settings . Scroll down and tap Accounts. Tap ＋ Add account. Tap Google. Tap Or create a new account. Enter your name. Tap NEXT. Enter your birthday and gender. Tap NEXT. Type in a username. Tap NEXT. Create a password. Tap NEXT. Add a phone number. Tap NEXT. Tap I AGREE. Tap NEXT.

Swipe down from the top of your Android's screen to do so. You should see a window with icons on it appear. Tap the gear-shaped icon in the Notifications shade. You'll usually find this in the top-right corner of the shade. It's near the middle of the Settings page. You'll find this option near the bottom of the screen. It's at the top of the page. Doing so opens a Gmail sign-in page. This link is at the bottom of the page. Doing so takes you to the account creation page. Type a first and last name into the "First name" and "Last name" text fields, respectively. It's either in the middle of the screen or in your Android's keyboard. Select your date of birth from the Month, Day, and Year menus, then tap the Gender box and select a gender. This is the name that will determine your custom email address. For example, typing in illbeback here would make your email address "illbeback@gmail.com". If your entered username is already taken, you'll be prompted to select another one after tapping NEXT. Enter a password into the "Create password" text box, then type the same exact password into the "Confirm password" box. Type your phone number into the "Phone number" text box. You can also tap Skip in the bottom-left corner of the screen if you don't want to add your phone number to Gmail. If you do add a phone number, you may have to confirm it by entering a code that Google sends to your Messages app on the next page. You'll find this at the bottom of the page. It's at the bottom of the screen. This will add the account to your Android's Accounts page. It should also add the account to your Gmail app, but if it doesn't, you can add the account to the Gmail app by tapping ☰ in the app, tapping {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/8\/82\/Android7dropdown.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Android7dropdown.png\/30px-Android7dropdown.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":"30","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an Android icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}, tapping Manage accounts, tapping Add account, and signing in with your new account.

Write your story. Analyze your story. Decide what your analysis means. Remember that it takes time.

Writing your life’s story can tell you a lot about who you are as well as how you view your life’s challenges, joys, opportunities, and struggles. Writing out your personal story can give you insight into what you have learned through your experiences and how those experiences have affected you. In this way, you can analyze how your experiences helped shape who you are, which encompasses your values, attitudes, beliefs, biases, reactions, and the way you interact with your world. Once you’ve written the story of your life, analyze yourself by asking the following questions: What are the themes that are present in your story? Are you always being saved or are you the person who saves others? Does your story have a theme of helplessness or ability? Is your story a love story, a comedy, a drama, or something else? If you titled your story, what would the title be? Divide your story into chapters. Why are the chapters divided where they are? What changed? What did you learn? What are the titles of your chapters? Did you label yourself in your story? Did you label others? What do those labels mean to you and what do they say about how you see yourself, others, and the world? What kinds of words do you use to describe yourself, others, and the world? What do these descriptive words tell you about your story and how you lived it? Once you write your story, you need to decide what it means. The interesting thing about writing your own story for analysis, which is called narrative therapy, is that is shows you what you think is important or crucial to your existence. It showcases those moments in your life that you feel are important or worth note. It also shows you how you view yourself and the trajectory of your life so far. For example, if you write your life as a drama, you may feel that your life is more dramatic and intense. If you wrote it as a comedy, you may think your life has been fun and upbeat to this point. If you wrote your life as a love story, maybe you are a hopeless romantic who either has great love or is hoping for one in the future. Even when you have followed all of these steps, you need to realize that it can take time. It is important to understand that becoming more aware of who you are, or analyzing yourself, is also an ongoing, lifelong pursuit. Who you are today or what you believe today may change in the future.

Notice your thoughts. Write a journal. Become aware of your perceptions. Recognize your feelings.

Your thoughts are an integral part of who you are. They often guide how you feel as well as your attitude and perceptions of situations. Monitor your thoughts and recognize the content. Are your thoughts negative? Do you put yourself down, or always think something will go wrong? Which areas of your life are you most hard on yourself? Do this in every aspect of your life. You want to make sure you think about your thoughts every day and during all different kinds of activities. To help you keep track of your thoughts everyday, start a journal and write about your day, your struggles, your goals, and your dreams. Analyze your journal entries and take note of their quality. Are the hopeful or bleak? Do you feel stuck or powerful? Continue to analyze your thoughts to become more aware of who you are. Sometimes our perceptions of situations lead us to make faulty conclusions about what happened or what we saw. For example, if you perceived that your friend was mad at you after lunch, you may be confused and automatically think that because her mood was low, you did something wrong. Becoming aware of your perception of her mood can help you to analyze why you jumped to the conclusion she was mad at you. When you have a situation like this, take time to analyze your actions and beliefs about what occurred. Write down what you saw, heard, or felt that made you interpret the situation in the way that you did. Ask yourself if there could be other causes for your friends mood or if there are outside factors that you are unaware of. Your feelings can also give you clues into who you are and why you react to certain situations or people in the way that you do. Analyze your feelings by becoming aware of your reactions to topics of conversations, tones of voices, facial expressions, and body language. Identify what you are feeling and ask yourself why you had this type of emotional response. What were you responding to? What about it made you feel the way you do? You can also use physical cues to tune you into how you are feeling. For example, if you notice you are breathing heavier or faster, so may be stressed, mad, or afraid. If you can't figure out exactly how you feel at first, keep writing down your reactions and thoughts about certain situations. You may need time and distance from a situation to recognize how you feel. You also can ask a trusted friend or family member to help go over your thoughts and reactions to help you figure out exactly what you feel. It may be hard for you to distance yourself enough from the ideas to truly know how you feel or what these things mean about you.

Understand values. Identify your values. Group your core values.

Knowing what you value can give you insight into who you are at your core. Many values are based on your personal experiences, and some change as you learn more about yourself. Sometimes values are hard to identify because the term and concept is abstract and often vague. Your values are your beliefs and ideals that you base your choices on throughout life. Identifying and defining your values will bring you closer to realizing who you are and what is important to you. In order to seek out your values, you will need to spend some time in reflection, analyzing what is important to you and which values make you who you are. Begin identifying your values by writing your answers to the following questions: Identify two people you most admire. What are the qualities they have that you admire? What is it about this person that makes them admirable to you? If you could only have three of your possessions for the rest of you life, which would they be? Why? What topics, events, or hobbies are you passionate about? Why are these things important to you? What is it about these things that make you passionate? What event made you feel the most complete and fulfilled? What about that time made you feel this way? Why? You should start to have an idea about what is important to you and what you value. Try to group these ideas, moments, or things into core values to help you have a better idea of your core beliefs and ideals. Some examples of core values include courtesy, honesty, optimism, confidence, friendship, achievement, faith, friendship, kindness, justice, trust, and peace. Use these core values to understand and know yourself better. These values should help you make choices and identify what is important to you. Through analyzing yourself in this way, you are that much closer to unlocking your true self. Your may have multiple groups of values. This is normal because humans are complex and feel many different things. For example, you may value honesty, faith, competence, and confidence, values that don't necessarily group together. But these traits show you the kinds of situations and people you value around you as well as traits you likely strive for in yourself.

Find an energy calculator to assess your current energy usage. Slay “energy vampires. Replace your old light bulbs. Compost your kitchen scraps. Wash your laundry in cold water. Turn off the tap. Run ceiling fans instead of the air conditioner.

Many sites have calculators that will automatically tally up the energy efficiency of your house. It is also helpful if the site can also produce a graph or tally that can demonstrate what your house's potential could be after making some minor changes. ” Most electronic devices and appliances draw energy when they’re plugged in -- even if they’re switched off. Most Americans own 25+ electronic devices. You can cut your energy consumption by unplugging your appliances and devices when they’re not in use. You can also plug appliances and devices into power strips. Switching the strip off will prevent them from drawing power. Set your computer to “sleep” or “hibernate” when you’re not using it. You can pick up right where you left off when you come back, but your computer will use a lot less energy. Old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs waste up to 90% of their energy as heat. New types of light bulbs, such as compact fluorescent (CFL) and LED bulbs, can dramatically slash your house’s energy consumption for light. In most cases, you don’t have to do a thing to your existing light fixtures. Just buy different bulbs and swap them out! CFLs are like the fluorescent bulbs in supermarkets, but they’re shaped in a small coil and are about the same shape and size as incandescent bulbs. They last about ten times as long as an incandescent bulb. They’re usually a little bit more expensive, but they pay for themselves within a year. CFLs are a good choice for most home lighting situations. However, they usually cannot be dimmed, and they waste a lot of their energy when used in recessed or “can” lights. Because CFLs contain a small (but rarely dangerous) amount of mercury, they must be disposed of carefully. The Environmental Protection Agency has full instructions on their website. LEDs last up to 35 times longer than an incandescent bulb, and between 2-4 times longer than CFLs. LEDs are cool to the touch, so they don’t use much energy at all. However, they are usually still more expensive than either incandescent or CFL bulbs. LEDs are a good choice for most home lighting situations. Unlike incandescent and CFL bulbs, LEDs emit “directional” light, meaning the light is focused in a specific direction (like a spotlight). They are a great choice for recessed lighting. Only Energy Star-certified LED bulbs are specifically designed to replicate the omnidirectional light of a traditional light bulb. Look for the Energy Star label to make sure that the LED bulbs you buy give you the look you want. Even better, open curtains and windows during daylight hours to use natural light. This can really cut power costs and also save loads of energy. Many things we throw away on a daily basis can be composted instead. Coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, even napkins and paper towels can be recycled to produce compost, which is great for gardens. Keeping food scraps out of landfills is good for the environment! It keeps them from building up methane gas (which is a major part of global warming) as they decompose in plastic trash bags, and it helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Even if you live in an urban area, you can keep a compost bin on a balcony or porch. Many online retailers sell ready-to-go compost kits. 80-90% of the energy used when you run your washing machine comes from heating up the water for hot-water washes. Use the “cold water” or “eco” mode on your washing machine to save energy. Several companies, such as Tide, make eco-friendly cold water detergents. If your laundry has tough or frequent stains, these could be a good option to help your clothes get clean even in cold water. Look for natural detergents and stain removers, if you can. These are usually plant-based and biodegradable, making them much more eco-friendly. Most kids probably learn to brush their teeth while the water is running. Since dentists recommend that you brush your teeth for a full two minutes, that can add up to over 5 gallons of wasted water every time! Brush your teeth with the water off, and just turn on the tap to rinse. If you have ceiling fans, use them whenever possible to keep cool in the summer. Air conditioners can cost up to 36 times more to run than a ceiling fan. In the United States, air conditioning accounts for more than a quarter of the average home’s electricity use.

Replace old windows with energy-efficient windows. Install a skylight. Use sustainable flooring. Plant trees. Install a “cool roof. Consider installing a composting toilet. Use durable siding. Talk with a design team about a “whole-house systems approach.

If your house is older, your windows probably allow air to seep in. Single-paned windows don’t insulate as well as newer models. You can save up to $465 a year by replacing old single-pane windows with energy-efficient ones. In the U.S., several tax credits are available for replacing old windows with energy-efficient models. The US Department of Energy has a full list of these credits here. When chosen wisely, a skylight can provide beautiful natural light to your home while reducing your energy consumption. It’s important to consider your home’s position in order to maximize your skylight’s benefits. Consult a designer or architect. An eco-friendly skylight is more than a hole cut in the roof with some glass in it. Many energy-efficient skylights exist on the market, but they should always be professionally installed to make sure that they are safe and efficient. Hardwood floors add value and beauty to a home, but many of the trees used in hardwood flooring take years to grow. If your house is up for a new floor, consider using sustainable materials such as bamboo instead. Bamboo grows very quickly and takes less land to produce, but it’s still attractive and durable. Cork is another sustainable wood flooring option. Cork is softer than bamboo, so it absorbs noise and feels cushiony underfoot. It is sometimes less durable than bamboo. Shade trees can reduce the amount of energy you spend to cool your house on hot summer days. If your property doesn’t already have shade trees, this is a step that will take some time before you see the full benefit. In addition to providing shade, trees absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide and release oxygen. A single tree can produce enough oxygen for four people in a single day. If you’re building a new construction home, try to work around existing trees. You could even incorporate them into your house design, such as building a deck under a huge shady oak. Place deciduous trees (trees that shed their leaves annually) near the south and west sides of your home. This will help them block harsh afternoon sunlight in the summer, but let sunlight reach your home during the winter. ” Cool roofs reflect sunlight rather than absorbing it. This helps reduce your home’s energy consumption. It can also extend the life of your roof. These roofs are especially good for people who live in hot climates, since they reduce the need for air conditioning. Cool roof coatings are available at many home supply stores and warehouses. These coatings are like extremely thick paint and can be applied fairly easily. They are usually white or very light-colored with reflective pigments that reflect, rather than absorb, sunlight. (It is not recommended to apply cool roof coatings to shingle roofs.) If you have a steep-sloped shingled roof, consider replacing your current shingles with cool asphalt shingles. These shingles have specially fabricated granules that reflect sunlight. If you have a metal roof, it already reflects a lot of sunlight. However, these roofs absorb a lot of heat, which can increase your energy consumption in the summer. Painting your metal roof with a light color or using a cool roof coating can increase its energy efficiency. Composting toilets usually do not use water to “flush” like traditional toilets. They can also recycle many types of human waste into fertilizer that can be used in agriculture. While they are initially more expensive to install than traditional toilets, they are far more eco-friendly and will eventually pay for themselves. Composting toilets are usually easiest to install and maintain in a rural or suburban setting. If you live in an apartment or urban high-rise, it may more difficult to install and maintain a composting toilet. Materials such as cedar naturally repel pests and water. They are also durable and low-maintenance. Replace old aluminum siding with a more sustainable option. There are other eco-friendly siding options, such as fiber cement board and particle board. These are durable and sustainable. Look for products that have been manufactured without formaldehyde. ” If you are designing a new home or doing extensive renovations on an older home, consider talking with a design team about a “whole-house systems approach.” This extensive approach considers many factors about your home, including local climate, your site’s specific conditions, your appliance needs, etc. Because it takes all these factors into account, a whole-house systems approach can drastically reduce your energy consumption. Many designers and architects have experience in whole-house systems approach construction. Visit the National Association of Home Builders for more advice on finding a design team.

Install a programmable thermostat. Replace old appliances. Replace your toilet. Swap out your showerhead. Insulate attics and basements. Repurpose furniture. Use eco paints on your walls. Insulate windows. Install motion-sensing lights. Use solar-powered outdoor lights. Install solar panels.

A programmable thermostat can monitor your house temperature, keeping it warmer or cooler when you’re not there. For example, if you’re away during the day at work, a programmable thermostat can keep the inside temperature warmer than you’d usually keep it, and trigger the A/C only when you get home. Using one properly can save you up to $180 a year. Do some research before investing in a programmable thermostat. If yours isn’t easy to use, it might not end up saving you money or energy. Your old appliances, such as water heaters, refrigerators, and stoves, could be wasting a lot of energy. Replacing them with Energy Star-qualified products will ensure that your home uses less energy. There are often tax credits for replacing old, energy-inefficient products with new eco-friendly ones. The US Department of Energy has a full list of these credits here. If you can’t afford to replace your water heater, buy a specially designed insulating blanket and wrap it around the water heater. These blankets are available at most home improvement stores and take only a few minutes to install. This will help reduce wasted energy. Traditional toilets can use up to 7 gallons of water per flush. These water-guzzlers create a lot of waste. Look for “low flow” toilets to be eco-friendly. Look for toilets with the WaterSense label. These toilets use about 20% less water per flush than standard toilets. Showers account for about 17% of the average American’s indoor water usage. Swapping your old showerhead for a "low flow" or water-saving showerhead can reduce your water consumption by up to 2,900 gallons a year. Look for showerheads with the WaterSense label. These showerheads have been approved according to Environmental Protection Agency standards. A lot of energy can seep out through your attic and basement. Insulating these areas can reduce your home’s energy consumption. It can also cut your heating and cooling bills by making it easier to maintain a consistent temperature inside. GreenFiber cellulose insulation is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional insulation. GreenFiber is made of shredded recycled newspapers. It can be blown through small holes into walls, so it is easy to use when you’re remodeling. You can find a dealer at their website. Rather than buying new furniture, consider hitting up thrift shops and websites such as Craigslist and Freecycle. Recycling an old treasure rather than buying a new piece can save trees and your wallet. Traditional paints contain damaging volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can continue being emitted into your home’s atmosphere for 5 years after painting. Look for paints that are plant-based and water-borne. If you can’t find plant-based paints, try to find paints that are labeled “VOC-free.” Many large paint manufacturers, such as Benjamin Moore, produce VOC-free paint. If your budget won’t allow for replacing older, inefficient windows, insulating them can be a good option to make your home more energy efficient. It’s easy to insulate your windows and keep your home cozy year-round. Use caulking and weatherstripping around windows to stop air from seeping in (or out). This can cut heat loss in the winter and keep you cool in the summer. Thermal or light-blocking window treatments can also help reduce energy waste by blocking sunlight. This is particularly helpful in hot climates. Make sure to use draught-stoppers at the bottom of doors, too. You can buy these at many retailers, or make your own. Motion-sensing lights are quite common outdoors, such as near garages or walkways. However, you can also install inexpensive motion sensors indoors. These will turn the lights on when you enter, and off when you leave a room. This could be very helpful if you have a hard time remembering to switch off the lights when you leave. You can buy a variety of solar-powered outdoor lights, from high-powered driveway floodlights to small walkway lamps. If you live in an area that gets a lot of sun during the day, these are a great way to cut your energy consumption and still have the lights on. Most home improvement stores will have a variety of solar lights, but you can also find them at many online retailers. Solar energy is clean and renewable. With many panels, surplus energy can be transferred to a battery and stored for later use. Installing solar panels can reduce your home’s carbon footprint, on average, by 35,180 pounds. That’s equivalent to the carbon dioxide absorbed by 88 trees. Investing in solar power will require some upfront cash, but it will pay off in the long run, for you and the planet. In some locations, you can even sell surplus solar energy to the local power grid. Solar panels need to be wired into your home’s existing electrical grid. It is best to leave installation to professionals. Many U.S. states and countries offer tax incentives if you install solar panels.

Get a scraper and a stretching board. Let the pelt dry some until the fat can harden. Start scraping the fat away from the tail. Remove the rest of the fat. Stretch the pelt onto the stretching board. Let the pelt hang in a cool dark place.

Flesh-scrapers and stretching boards are about as primitive a tool as you can get, but it's still the most effective way for getting the flesh, cartilage, and fatty bits off of the pelt so that it can dry thoroughly. A flesh scraper is basically what it sounds like: a short and sharp blade that's used to scrape the flesh away. In a pinch, you could use a big kitchen knife that's somewhat dull, but it might be a little more difficult than with a scraper. Hog scrapers, single and double-handed scrapers are all common. Metal and wooden boards are both commonly used for the job. If you use a wooden stretching board, you'll also need staples or push-pins to secure the pelt when you're ready to stretch it for drying. Wooden stretching boards can double as "fleshing boards," providing a nice surface to scrape the pelt on. If you have a metal stretcher, you'll just need to use a bench, table, or other flat surface on which to scrape the pelt. It's usually recommended to let the fur alone to firm up the fat some in a cool environment (about 55 degrees F, or 13 C). This will help to make the scraping job a lot easier. You can flatten out the pelt onto the board, fur side down, to let it dry for several hours before you get started scraping. When you start, the whole process of scraping itself shouldn't take more than 15 or 30 minutes. Using firm pressure, carefully scrape the fat and connective tissue away from the skin using the scraper. There's not much of a secret or a science to it–you're basically just scraping. Be gentle to avoid tearing through the skin, but be firm enough and even enough to get everything off. The tail is usually the most challenging part, so most trappers will start there, spending the most time making sure that every bit of fat is evenly scraped away. After removing the fat from the tail, scrape directly up the middle of the pelt, in a stripe. Go all the way up until you've scraped everything off a narrow strip up the middle of the pelt, and the head of the pelt. Then go back and scrape outward, extending evenly to the sides. This will help start the stretching process and flatten out the pelt. Keep using even pressure and slowly scraping off all the fat and other bits as you work. It shouldn't take that long, but be thorough. If you miss anything, you risk ruining the pelt with rot. Metal stretches are usually one-peice mechanisms that allow you to secure the pelt easily without additional tools. With a wooden stretching board, you'll typically need to use push-pins or staples to stretch out the pelt. Stretch the pelt tightly, so it flattens out and looks clean, but not so stretched that it thins out the skin and makes it look weak. It'll also shrink some while it stretches, so you want to make sure it'll be able to comfortably. The pelt should be starfish-stretched out, all the limbs and the tail taut and extended. Don't let the arms hang loosely, or the pelt won't look right. 55 to 60 degrees F (13 to 15 degrees C) is the perfect drying environment for a pelt. Make sure it's free from sunlight and temperature fluctuations. Depending on the climate, pelts should hang for anywhere between a day and a week. You'll know it's done when the skin is firm and taut, with a plastic-like touch.

Remove the pelt first by casing. Clean the raccoon thoroughly. Cut from the inside of one back foot to the next in a straight line. Cut around the anus. Cut down the length of the tail. Pull the skin down toward the shoulders. Go slowly around the forearms. Cut around the ears and eyes. Separate the pelt from the nose cartilage. Inspect the meat for signs of disease.

When you've acquired game the primary goal of which is the pelt, there are two basic methods of proceeding. Casing refers to removing the pelt from the carcass, starting around the back feet and working forward, pulling it off in one big piece. This is the best way to proceed. It's not usually recommend that you attempt to remove the organs first, which can ruin the valuable pelt. Open-skinng is typically only used on beavers and a few other animals. This involves removing the organs first, via a vertical slit up the torso of the animal, then removing the pelt and the tail at once. This isn't recommended for raccoons. Raccoons have a reputation for acquiring a lot of dirt, since they're scavenging creatures, which means you'll need to take a bit of time to clean them before getting started. Hang the carcass from a skinning gambrel by the feet, hooked through the tendon just behind the ankles to clean them. If the raccoons appear to be fairly clean, run a hairbrush through the fur in the direction of the tail, end, to get out any debris, twigs, and dirt that might be difficult to see. If the raccoon seems clean, it's ok to start skinning. If you've got a muddy raccoon, hose it down until the water runs clear, hang them by a front foot and hose them down until they run clear water, then let dry thoroughly before starting. If at all possible, it's best to avoid this, because the stiff bristles of the raccoon fur can become a lot more pliable and (to some people) less desirable if you rinse it. To get started, make a cut through the pelt between the legs of the animal, from the inside of one ankle to the next. Think of it like the inseam on a pair of jeans, connecting your cut from one ankle to the next in a "V" shape. "Cuff" the incision by running your knife around both "ankles" of the raccoon, loosening the skin. This will allow you to start pulling the skin down clearly. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/bd\/Skin-a-Raccoon-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Skin-a-Raccoon-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/bd\/Skin-a-Raccoon-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/aid1980270-v4-728px-Skin-a-Raccoon-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Cut about an inch or so in diameter around the anus, starting at the base of the tail, where it connects to the body. Obviously, it's usually best to wear gloves at all times when you're skinning raccoons. Be very careful at this point not to cut too deeply and cut into the meat. The last thing you want to do is puncture the intestines right around the anus, which can taint the fur and the meat, if you want to use it. Run your knife all the way down the length of the tail in a straight line. To keep the pelt as neat as possible, it's important to use caution and be very exacting in your cut. Go slowly and pull the tail taut while you run it straight from the base to the tip. For some raccoons, depending on the size, it may be difficult to get all the way down to the tip of the tail. It's common to go about halfway, then use a tail-stripper to hold the fur in place while you pull the tail up and out of the fur. To use a tail-stripper, you'll probably have to work the fur down the hind legs and around the hips to expose the base of the tail more easily to get it started. Tail-stripers are common tools that are used in skinning foxes, raccoons, and other animals, and are available at most outdoors outfitters. If you've ever skinned a rabbit, the pulling the skin down a raccoon is similar, but a little more tenacious. You'll basically just start pulling the fur downward, toward the head, as if you were stripping off a jumpsuit. Keep pulling until you get to the shoulders. If you need to use your knife to help the skinning process, remember to always cut behind the skin and into the membrane, not into the skin itself. Don't get reckless and start scraping away with your knife. Go slowly and use pressure to pull the skin, and let the knife ease any difficult parts, disconnecting any stubborn membrane from the flesh. On male raccoons, you'll have to cut the genitals away from the carcass using your knife. It'll stay attached to the fur, and you can remove it later during the fleshing and stretching process. When you get to the forearms, it's usually recommended that you put the knife away. It's a fatty area, and gets somewhat difficult to distinguish meat from fur, so it's a better idea to use your fingers and go slowly, avoiding the knife and accidental cuts through the pelt. Pull the fur loose around and over the shoulders, down to about the elbow. You can make another cuff cut at that point and separate the fur from the arms. It should now just be attached around the neck. Expose the face of the raccoon and use your knife to cut around the eyes and the ears. Return your attention to the skin side, and keep pulling the pelt down and free of the flesh, working it up the neck and to the jaw. At this point, you'll probably need to use the knife to run along the top jawline on both sides, to separate the pelt from the mouth. Keep pulling until the pelt comes almost entirely free. At this point, there should be a strong point of cartilage that connects the nose to the skin. You're almost done. Just use your knife to cut through it and the pelt should come free in one big piece. Don't pull to hard to try to separate the pelt, because you risk ripping it and damaging the skin. Cut through the cartilage and you'll be done. Raccoons are sometimes eaten, though some sources estimate that as many as 40% of raccoons in North America suffer from intestinal parasites like roundworms, which can make you sick. Raccoons are also scavengers, meaning that they're exposed to a number of diseases and infections. Examine the skin and the flesh of the animal closely for spots, discoloration, or any other signs of infection. If it looks suspect, discard it. If you want to try raccoon and determine that the meat is clean, gut the carcass as you would a rabbit. While less popular than certain other wild game because of the strong and some say unpleasant flavor, brining raccoon for a long period of time and cooking it properly is considered by some to be a delicacy. If you're after more than just the fur, you can learn to prepare the meat in the following section.

Pick a coffin that fits the funeral budget. Use the deceased’s wishes to plan the funeral. Decide where the funeral will take place. Set up wakes or other events scheduled around the funeral. Schedule a viewing time if desired. Print press releases detailing the funeral plans. Arrange transportation to the burial ground.

Coffins come in various sizes and are mostly made from a variety of woods. Besides for appearances, there’s little difference between the options. The funeral director will ask you right away to select the coffin, but you may also order one online. In many areas, a shroud is the minimum required to cover the body. Be aware of religious customs. In a Muslim funeral, for example, the deceased is often wrapped in a shroud. Visit the probate court clerk's office where the deceased lived to see if they made a will. They may have left instructions in it that you can use to make arranging the funeral easier. Also consider who the deceased was and use your memories to give them a funeral they’d be proud of. You aren’t required to follow the wishes written in the will, but honoring those requests can make for a positive memorialization. Think of what the deceased said to you in the past. They might have mentioned what they wanted in a funeral. For example, if you knew they disliked traditional funerals, you might want something outdoors with happy music. Many funerals take place in a funeral home. This is the simplest option, but you may also choose to hold it at the gravesite or in a house of worship. You’ll need to contact the location to set up a day and time, then communicate with the funeral director to transport the deceased’s body there. Research how different faiths handle funeral rites when selecting a religious site. The leaders of the church, synagogue, or mosque can answer any questions you have. Sometimes special events such as wakes, church services, or family dinners are part of the funeral process. Choose events that honor the deceased and also help guests grieve and support one another. Culture and religion play a large part in this. For example, some rites may include prayers or a church service before the funeral and dinner after the funeral. Separate hours may be set aside for friends and loved ones to visit the deceased. Viewings and wakes happen before the funeral service. You’ll need to reserve this time with the funeral home or place of worship where the funeral is meant to be held. Contact local newspapers and websites to announce the plans in the obituary. Also contact the deceased’s place of worship, if they had one, to get the funeral details announced or printed in the bulletin there. The important part is to make sure everyone knows about the passing and funeral. Make sure you spread the word to anyone you want at the funeral. Call, write letters, or send messages on social media as necessary. Funeral homes and mortuary services provide a hearse to carry the body to cemetery or crematorium for a fee. You may also book cars to transport guests in a funeral procession. The costs for this add up, so decide whether or not you’d rather have everyone make their own way to the burial ground. In addition to being costly, sitting in a strange, dark car may be a very strange and upsetting experience for grieving guests.

Select the clothing that the deceased will be dressed in. Customize the funeral with music and decorations. Plan out the eulogies for the service. Select pallbearers for the coffin. Provide comfort food for after the funeral. Purchase a guest book if you’d like to record the funeral.

Select clothing from their personal wardrobe. Think of what makes them look presentable or displays their personality. Many people choose formal wear, although you may opt for favorite clothing like a special t-shirt or uniform. Bring the clothing to the funeral director. The funeral home will wash the body if you hired a funeral director. They may also be able to provide clothing. Religious customs also dictate what kind of clothing should be worn. Many homes will select flowers or music for you if you don’t do it yourself. Gather any pictures you wish to share, music you’d like to play during the service, and other decorations you’d like to display. You’re under no obligation to do this, but it’s a great way to honor a life. For example, pick their favorite type of flower or bring in flowers they grew themselves. If they liked classic rock, you can play their favorite songs instead of a church service with organ music. Consult with the other guests to figure out who wants to talk during the service. Since you’re arranging the event, you’ll probably be expected to talk. Rather than dread the occasion, come up with ways to talk about the memories you cherish and the lessons you learned from knowing the deceased. During a religious service, the spiritual leader covers most of the speaking duties. Nobody should be forced to talk. It’s okay to politely decline a request to speak. Even if you assign speaking duties, it’s good to open up the floor at the end of the service to anyone who wants to share their thoughts. Once the service is over, pallbearers take the coffin to the hearse and then to the burial site. Choose at least 4 people, usually close friends and family, that are willing and have the strength to carry some of the weight. If there aren't enough pallbearers, the funeral home's staff can help. After a cremation, someone will need to take home the ashes. This is either a close family member or friend who has the option to keep the ashes or scatter them. Food is a comforting distraction, so plan on bringing snacks or having a meal when the service is done. This can be done by calling a catering company, preparing food alone or with other guests, or by reserving a spot at a restaurant after the service. If you choose to provide food, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Items like small sandwiches, cake, and hot coffee go a long way. Many people won’t feel like cooking, so providing food and company for other guests can be a positive gesture. If you’d like, get a guest book from an office supply store. Set it out at the funeral so everyone signs their name. It’s a great gift to take home or give to someone else to remind them of the support available during this trying time.

Discuss the funeral plans and costs with the director. Agree to a payment plan for the funeral director’s services. Sign the funeral director’s service contract. Choose the type of funeral service you want. Reserve a burial plot or crematorium service. Register the death certificate if you aren’t working with a director.

After the transportation happens, talk to the director again to plan the funeral. You may do this over the phone, but it helps to visit them in person to go over all your options. There are a lot of choices to make in what may be a difficult time, so you may want a friend or family to come along for support. Funerals are expensive. Ask the director for a written printout of the costs so you can set up a budget and make changes to the arrangements as necessary. If you don’t feel capable of leaving home, ask the funeral director if they’ll visit you. Some directors may not be willing to do this, so you’ll need to talk to them over the phone. Discuss the payment options before signing the contract. Most funeral directors and facilities will allow you to pay in installments over time. They may ask for a deposit up front before proceeding to discuss the arrangements. Most people who pass away don’t have enough money in their bank account to pay for a funeral. Be aware that you’ll get stuck with the charges, so you may need to simplify the funeral or ask for help. If you plan on using the deceased’s bank account to pay, remember that the funds will be frozen once the bank is notified of the death. You’ll need to wait for the probate court to release the assets. Once you’ve agreed to accept the funeral director's help, they will draw up a contract. Read it carefully and ask any questions you have. Signing the contract means you agree and will be liable for any services the director provides. The funeral director will also ask you to choose between a burial or cremation. Have the director explain the benefits in each option. No matter what, you will need to arrange for a burial or cremation spot. You’ll have an opportunity to consider when the funeral should take place. For an immediate service, a direct burial with a graveside service may be the best option. For religious services, notify the funeral director and the deceased’s place of worship. Both will help make the arrangements according to the tenets of the faith. The deceased may have a burial plot reserved. Check with the probate court or family members to find out. When they don’t have a spot, you’ll need to contact the cemetery or crematorium to purchase their services. The funeral director may include these fees in the bill. If not, you’ll need to pay the fees directly to the cemetery or crematorium owners after contacting them. After the passing has been legally documented by a medical professional, you can retrieve an official death certificate needed for burial or cremation. Normally, the funeral director handles the paperwork. When doing it yourself, contact your the registrar or vital statistic office in the area where the deceased lived. The certificate should be obtained within 5 to 10 days of the passing, but before the funeral takes place. This certificate is used to report to relevant financial institutions, insurance agencies, and government programs, which you should do as soon as possible.

Notify the authorities of the death if they don’t know yet. Call or visit a funeral director to begin planning. Arrange to have the deceased transported to a storage facility.

Alert the deceased’s medical provider or the emergency response service in your area. They’ll legally declare that the deceased has passed, which is needed when obtaining the death certificate. If this happened in a hospital or another facility, the staff will take care of this for you. It’s normal to not feel ready for this step, but it’s recommended that you call right away. The director can take care of a lot of the hassle, including setting up the funeral, transportation, and legal paperwork. You’ll need to provide basic information, such as the deceased’s name and address, where they’re currently resting, and the contact information of the their doctor. It’s possible in many areas to arrange the funeral without a director. You may need to wash the deceased, transport them, and arrange for their burial or cremation yourself. Check the laws in your area to see if this is possible. Hospitals and other facilities require the remains to be removed within hours. The funeral director will arrange this during your first conversation with them. Pick a funeral home or mortuary in the area where the deceased lived. The funeral home takes care of washing and dressing the deceased and can help you arrange further transportation in case you need to have the funeral somewhere else. If you need to have the funeral farther away, make use of one of these facilities while you arrange the extra transportation.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Remove whole sweet peppers from the freezer. Prepare the stuffing. Stuff the peppers. Place the tray of peppers in the oven.

Green, red or yellow peppers are great for stuffing, and each pepper serves one person. Return the remaining peppers to the freezer before they can thaw. Create a stuffing that appeals to you and your family using a mix of ingredients. Mix cooked ground beef, bread crumbs, an egg, cheddar cheese and salt and pepper for a traditional stuffed pepper taste. Try a can of black beans, cooked brown rice, tomatoes, an egg, cheddar cheese and salt and pepper for a vegetarian option. Stand the peppers on a baking sheet so that their opening is facing up. Spoon equal portions of the stuffing into the peppers, filling them up to the top. Top with additional bread crumbs, cheese or seasonings. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6c\/Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-26Bullet1.jpg\/v4-459px-Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-26Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/6c\/Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-26Bullet1.jpg\/aid858821-v4-728px-Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-26Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Place a pat of butter on the top of each pepper for added richness. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown. The peppers should be moist and soft. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-27Bullet1.jpg\/v4-459px-Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-27Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-27Bullet1.jpg\/aid858821-v4-728px-Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-27Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Pick or buy peppers. Wash the peppers. Cut off the tops of the peppers. Core the peppers and remove the seeds. Slice, dice or chop the peppers as desired. Place the prepared peppers on baking sheets. Place the peppers in the freezer. Remove the frozen peppers from baking sheets. Place them in freezer bags or other storage containers. Freeze the peppers until you're ready to use them.

Choose peppers at the peak of their season, usually in late summer or early fall. Look for peppers with bright colors and firm flesh. Avoid limp or bruised peppers. Take care to remove all dirt, debris and traces of pesticides. Drain the peppers in the colander. For sweet peppers, try to cut just around the circumference of the stem, to preserve as much of the pepper as possible. If you're sensitive to the oils produced by hot peppers, wear plastic gloves or cover your hands in plastic wrap to protect them. Make sure to remove the white membranes that the seeds are attached to. The seeds are the hottest part of hot peppers, so be careful when you're handling them. Rinse and drain the peppers to make sure all the seeds are removed. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-4Bullet3.jpg\/v4-459px-Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-4Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-4Bullet3.jpg\/aid858821-v4-728px-Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-4Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Think ahead to the meals you'll be making with the peppers when considering what shape and size to make them. Consider freezing some sweet and hot peppers whole in case you want to roast or stuff them. Ensure that the pepper pieces aren't overlapping, or they may freeze together. If you wish, you can cover the baking sheets with plastic wrap before placing them in the freezer. Leave them there until they are frozen solid.

Remove cut up sweet peppers from the freezer. Place a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add peppers and other cut vegetables to the pan. Stir fry the vegetables with tongs. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from heat when they are cooked.

Take as many pepper pieces as you'd like to stir fry from the freezer bag or storage container, and replace the container in the freezer before the remaining peppers can thaw. Pour a few tablespoons of olive, sesame, or canola oil into the pan. You might want to include broccoli, onions, water chestnuts, baby corn, or any other vegetables you enjoy in a stir fry. Toss and stir them frequently while they cook. You may also want to add soy sauce, garlic and other seasonings. They should be bright with some remaining crunch. Serve over rice or serve as a side dish. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d9\/Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-16Bullet1.jpg\/v4-459px-Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-16Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d9\/Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-16Bullet1.jpg\/aid858821-v4-728px-Freeze-Hot-or-Sweet-Peppers-Step-16Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Remove some hot peppers from the freezer. Place the peppers on a baking sheet. Place the peppers in the oven. Remove the peppers from the oven and toss them. Remove the peppers from the oven when they are fully roasted.

Whether you use whole or chopped hot peppers, they will be excellent roasted. Return the remaining peppers to the freezer before they can thaw. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt. Use tongs to toss the peppers until they are evenly coated. Roast them for 10 minutes. Return them to the oven for another 10 minutes. If the peppers are slow to cook, turn up the heat. You may also roast the peppers under the broiler. They should be moist and tender, with patches of brown and black on their skin. Serve as a side dish or over a salad.

Talk to your cat’s veterinarian. Read the medicine instructions carefully. Decide how to administer your cat’s medicine.

Before you give any medication to your cat, you should talk to your veterinarian first. Your veterinarian will examine your cat and determine the best course of treatment for his/her condition. If medication is required, your veterinarian will prescribe it and explain how to administer it to your cat. Ask if you are unsure about any of the instructions. Ask your veterinarian for a demonstration. If you will be giving your cat pills without food, you may benefit from a demonstration by your veterinarian. Before you leave the vet’s office, ask if he or she can demonstrate how to give the medication to your cat. That will allow you to see the process and ask any questions that you have at the time. If your cat is sick, do not attempt to diagnose your cat yourself. Take him to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Never give medicine to your cat that was prescribed for a human, a different cat, or another pet. Before you administer the medication to your cat, read the instructions carefully and make sure that you understand them. If you have any questions or concerns about the medication, call your cat’s veterinarian. Some questions you may want to ask your veterinarian include: What time should the medication be given? Should the medication be given with or without food? How should the medication be given? By mouth? By injection? Can I crush the medication? What are the potential side effects of this medication? How do I keep myself safe when administering the medication? Should I wear gloves? Before you give your cat the medicine, make sure that you are clear on the best way to give the medication. If you are able to give your cat his medicine with food, that will be the easiest and most pleasant method for both of you. With Food If the medication can be taken by mouth with food, then your best option is to use Pill Pockets or another type of food that your cat likes. You may need to experiment with different types of food before you find something that your cat really likes. Without Food If your cat needs to take his medication on an empty stomach, you will need to use a pill syringe or carefully place the pill in your cat’s mouth while you restrain him. If you need to administer a liquid medicine, you will need to use a medicine dropper to put the medicine into your cat’s mouth while you restrain him.

Prepare the medicine. Wrap your cat in a towel with only his head exposed. Use an elevated surface such as a high counter, dresser, or washing machine. Open the cat's mouth. Put the medication in the cat's mouth. Close your cat’s mouth and stroke his throat. Reward your cat for his cooperation. Provide your cat with water.

Before you restrain your cat, you will need to get his medicine ready to go. If you have not done so already, read the medicine label carefully before you prepare your cat’s medicine. Call your cat’s veterinarian if you have any questions about how to administer the medicine. Your vet may give you a pill pusher if you will be administering pills without food. A pill pusher is like a syringe for pills, so that you do not have to stick your fingers into your cat’s mouth. If your cat will be taking liquid medicine, your will need to use a medicine dropper. Double check the dosage for your cat’s medicine and make sure that you have prepared the correct amount. If your cat has to take a pill without food, prepare a medicine dropper with about 5ml of water as well. You can give this water to your cat after administering the pill to ensure that your cat swallows the pill and it doesn’t get stuck in his esophagus. Place your cat’s medicine someplace close to where you will be holding your cat, so that you can grab it as soon as the cat's mouth is open. For example, you could place the medicine on a paper towel on a nearby surface or ask someone to hold it for you. Wrap your cat up like a burrito by placing him onto the middle of the towel and quickly pulling the sides up around him. If you have to administer a pill to your cat without food, you will have to restrain him and put the pill into his mouth. If your cat is not used to taking pills, then there is a good chance that he will struggle to get free. By wrapping him in a towel with only his head exposed, you can prevent him from finding traction on your body and getting away from you. The towel will also help to prevent him from scratching you. You can also try holding your cat in your lap while you administer the medicine, if that feels easier for you. You should still wrap your cat in a towel because there is still a good chance that he will try to get away. You may also want to enlist the help of a friend or family member if this is a new experience for your cat. That way, one of you can hold your cat and the other can administer the medicine with both hands. Any surface that is at least waist high will make it easier for you to administer your cat’s medication. Hold your cat (still wrapped in the towel) while allowing his body to rest on the surface. If you are administering the medicine by yourself, you will want to have one hip against the side of the surface and your arm around your cat. Use your thumb and ring finger to press the corners of your cat’s mouth. Your cat’s mouth should begin to open as you apply pressure. If your cat’s mouth is not opening wide enough to give the medicine, use your other hand to gently push down on your cat’s lower jaw. Do your best to keep your fingers out of your cat’s mouth as you hold it open. Keep them on the edges of his mouth so that they are out of the reach of his teeth. If you are using a pill pusher, put the pill towards the back of your cat’s tongue. If you are using a medicine dropper, insert the dropper between the cat's cheek and teeth. Do not squirt liquid medication into the cat's throat or tongue. Liquids are likely to go down a cat's windpipe, making the cat choke. Follow up with the 5 milliliters (0.17  fl oz) medicine dropper of water if you are give your cat a pill without food. Make sure to administer the water between your cat’s cheek and teeth. After you have administered the medicine, close your cat’s throat and gently stroke his throat under his chin. This will help to encourage him to swallow the pill. Even though you cannot give your cat a treat to reward him for taking his medicine, you should still do something to let him know you are happy with him. Pet him, play with him, and praise him immediately after you finish giving your cat his medicine. Give your cat a drink or syringe a small volume of water into the side of his mouth (remember not to squirt straight into the cat's throat or onto tongue, as the water will likely end up down his windpipe). This washes the pill down so that it doesn't get stuck halfway down the esophagus. Some meds can burn if they get stuck, with potentially serious consequences.

Purchase some special treats meant for medicine administration. Find out if you can crush the medication. Prepare the treats. Give the treats. Follow up with a medicine-free treat.

If your cat can take his medication with food, your best bet is to use a commercial product like Pill Pockets to coat your cat’s pills. You can find Pill Pockets in pet stores. If you cannot find pill pockets or if your cat does not like them, try using wet cat food to make tiny meatballs to coat your cat’s pills. You can also look for Flavor Doh, which is another brand of pill concealing treats. It is much easier to mix a powder in with a strong-flavored food (to hide the taste) than administer a pill; however, be aware not all pills are suitable for crushing. If the pill is a slow-release pill, crushing it will destroy this property, making an overdose possible. Or crushing it may simply make it taste unpleasant, and your cat will taste it and reject the food. Put your cat’s pill into a Pill Pocket or Flavor Doh. Make sure that the treat is sticking to the pill so that your cat will not be able to separate the pill from the treat. Have a few other non-medicine treats ready to give your cat after he eats the pill treat. If you are using wet cat food instead, make four tiny meatballs using a cat food that your cat likes and then insert one of the pills into one of the meatballs. Keep track of which meatball you put the pill into! Give your cat the treats you have prepared in a location that he likes, such as where he normally eats or a favorite roosting spot. If you are using the Pill Pockets or Flavor Doh, simply give your cat the treat and make sure he eats it. If he spits it out, you can try again with a new treat or use wet cat food to make tiny meatballs. To give your cat the treat using the wet cat food, give him two of the four meatballs that do not contain the pill. Then, give him the pill meatball and wait for him to swallow it. Follow up with the last non-medicine meatball to help get the medicine taste out of his mouth. The last non-medicine meatball will prevent him from associating the cat food with a bad taste, which will make it easier to keep using this method. After your cat has taken his treat using either method, make sure to follow up by giving him one of his favorite treats. You can also pet him and play with him if he is feeling up to it. Just do whatever you can to make the experience pleasant for him so that he looks forward to taking his medicine in the future. Be aware that some cats develop an aversion to the food containing the pill. Try to avoid "pilling" with a food your cat relies on, in case they refuse to eat it in future because they link it to a pill.

Address stains and spills immediately! Wear aprons or old "junk" clothes while cleaning and cooking. Snip loose strings and threads. Take care of pills.

If you drop or spill an item on your clothes, dab ice water or seltzer immediately so that the stain does not set. Make sure that you dab rather than rub. Before washing spray the area with a stain pre-treatment. Don't clean stains with hot water, as this will set the stain. Try to get to the stain before it dries, while it is still wet. Don't put stained clothes into the dryer as this will make the stain permanent. Redo the stain treatment, then wash the garment again. Be aware that it may not be possible to remove all stains entirely. In this case, fade the stain as much as possible. Hot sauces, grease, and food can splash and cause damage to clothes. Don't start making your favorite marinara or standing in front of your deep-fryer without an apron on. This also goes for arts and crafts. Many paints can stain clothing, so it would be a good idea to wear old jeans and shirts that you no longer care about. If you don't have any aprons or junk clothing to spare while cooking or cleaning, stick with darker clothes. They don't show dirt or stains as easily as light-colored garments. Rather than pulling on them and ruining more stitches, you should snip loose strings and thread as soon as possible. If the seam has already lost too many stitches, consider learning how to stitch or sew, so you can fix the small problem before it becomes a bigger one. When repairing loose stitching, it is often easier to do it by hand. Always match the thread color to the stitching. While it may be tempting to pull on loose threads, this can actually make the problem worse. Always snip the thread off. Proper washing and drying methods will prevent pills in the first place, but if you already have pilled clothes you can try to fix them yourself, rather than throwing the garment out. You can use a store-bought pilling shaver, but you can also easily remove the bobbles with a pumice stone, a shaving razor, or even a Velcro hair roller.

Sort your laundry again. Decide on your drying method. Dry your laundry.

When the washing machine is done, you'll need to get ready to dry your laundry. If you plan to use an automatic dryer some items may need to be sorted out. Bras, sports jerseys, and athletic wear are among items that often benefit from manual drying. If you live in a temperate climate with low humidity and available outdoor space, you'll need to decide whether you want to hang your clothes outside or use an automatic dryer. If you live in a less ideal climate or don't have space, you'll need to opt for an automatic dryer. Hanging items to dry prevents them from shrinking. If you have the time, drying in natural sunlight and air is usually best. Sunlight is a natural disinfectant, and drying outdoors is both eco-friendly and will save you money. If you are naturally drying your laundry outdoors, bravo! Simply check on it every few hours. If you are using an automatic dryer you will need to clean the lint filter, add a dryer sheet or two (if desired) and select your drying cycle. Start up the machine and return when it is done. Just like you carefully selected a wash cycle, carefully select a dry cycle that is appropriate for your clothes. Higher heat and a rougher tumble get the job done faster, but are harder on clothes.

Sort your laundry. Get ready to wash. Choose your wash cycle. Wash your clothes. Know what to do for clothes that cannot be washed at home.

This seems intuitive, but it's more difficult than most people think. Sort laundry based on cleaning instructions, type of laundry, and color.Make sure that you are only washing dirty clothes, as unnecessary washing of clean clothes can shorter their life. Set aside any dry-clean only articles of clothing. Group together any delicates or cold-wash only clothing. Group towels and heavy linens. Separate the rest of your clothes into whites and dark or colored groups. Turn T-shirts inside out to prevent the outside from wearing out and fading. This is especially important with graphic tees. Now that your clothes are sorted you are almost ready to start washing. Review cleaning instructions for whichever group of laundry you want to begin with. Pre-treat any stained items with a stain removing spray or pen. Add detergent and fabric softener (if desired) to the washing machine. Some washing machines have various preset cycles. If yours does, select the cycle that applies to your group of clothes. If yours does not, follow cleaning instructions on the tags of your clothes and follow a few guidelines. Delicates and cold-wash only clothing need cold water and a gentle spin cycle. Towels and linens can generally tolerate a warmer temperature and heavy spin cycle. Whites will get cleanest using hot water, making it ideal unless any whites are not pre-shrunk. Hot water can cause some color bleeding for dark or bright colors, so use warm or cold water. This step is simple. Close the lid or door and press start! Be sure to observe the wash time - you'll want to dry your laundry quickly after washing it, lest it start to become stale. Never wash the clothes marked as ‘Dry Clean Only’ at home, as these delicate clothes/ fabrics may lose their color, shine, texture or embellishments on washing. Ones marked ‘Dry Clean First Wash’ should be given to professional cleaners the first time. Subsequently, you can wash them, using detergents meant for delicate clothes and tepid/ cold water. Give them to professional and trusted dry cleaners for ‘petrol wash’. Ethnic clothes like heavily embroidered Lehengas, delicate sarees and silk kimonos must not be washed/ dry cleaned frequently.

Remove clothes from the dryer ASAP. Hang nicer clothes. Fold and store the rest of your clothes. Care for your stored clothes.

If you used an automatic dryer it is important to remove clothes from the dryer immediately. If you dried your clothes naturally there is less of a rush, but you shouldn't leave them out longer than necessary either. Leaving clothes in the dryer for too long can cause them to wrinkle. Clothes are much easier to hang and fold wrinkle-free when they are freshly dried. You'll want to get nice shirts, dresses, trousers, sweaters, and any other hanging clothes on a hanger and onto the rack. Be sure to use an appropriately sized hanger. If you spot creases in your garments, try smoothing them out by hand. If the clothes are still warm this will often be successful. If smoothing out by hand does not work, consider using a clothes iron. Neatly fold and store your clothes. When possible, try to fold along the seams of the garment. It is necessary to fold pants by lining up their seams and creases. If a garment is not amenable to folding, consider gently rolling the garment and storing it to ensure that it does not wrinkle. Don't pack stored clothes too tightly. If you have clothes that you do not use often - particularly if they are in a closet - consider using pest deterrents like mothballs and dryer sheets to dispel moths. If clothes have been sitting unused for some time air them out rather than washing them again. Washing adds wear and tear to your clothes. While necessary when clothes are dirty, unnecessary washing shortens the life of your garments.

Go to Blogger. Click on ▼. Click on the blog you wish to delete. Click on Settings. Click on Other. Click on Delete Blog. Click on Delete This Blog.

If you're not automatically logged in, click on Sign In in the upper right, and enter your Google username and password. The window will open to the main screen of your most-recently accessed blog. It's located to the right of your blog's title, just below the Blogger logo in the upper left of the window. All of your Blogger blogs will appear in the drop-down you just opened. Only owners or admins can delete a blog. It's near the bottom of the menu on the left side of the window. You may have to scroll down to see it. It's near the bottom of the sub-menu that opens under Settings. It's on the right side of the screen, in the second section of options. If you want to save a copy of your blog, click Download Blog in the dialog box that pops up. Your blog has been deleted from your Blogger account. You'll have 90 days to change your mind and restore the blog. You can do so from the Deleted Blogs list in the drop-down menu of your Blogger blogs.

Go to Blogger. Click on ▼. Click on the blog containing the post you wish to delete. Check the blog post you wish to delete. Click on Delete. Click on OK.

If you're not automatically logged in, click on Sign In in the upper right, and enter your Google username and password. The window will open to the main screen of your most-recently accessed blog. It's located to the right of your blog's title, just below the Blogger logo in the upper left of the window. All of your Blogger blogs will appear in the drop-down you just opened. Only owners or admins can delete a blog post. All the posts in your blog will appear on the right side of the screen. You may need to scroll down to find the post you want to delete. It will appear just beneath the checked post. The deleted post will no longer appear in your blog and any existing links to it will no longer function.

Decide on a name change. Open Control Panel. Select "User Accounts". Click "Change your account name". Restart your computer.

If you're simply trying to change the name that displays upon boot-up and on the start screen--not the official registration--then your accuracy doesn't really matter. Be creative! Nicknames, pet names, or other monikers are great ideas if you're looking for a change in scenery, so to speak. Control Panel allows you to make changes to system processes and apps. The easiest way to find Control Panel is by typing its name into the search bar located in the start menu, then clicking the relevant app as soon as it pops up. On older systems, it is possible to access Control Panel through system settings; on newer systems such as Windows 8 and 10, however, it's easier to simply search "Control Panel" and click on the resulting app. You can also open Run and type in "control panel" to open this folder. Once Control Panel opens, look for and click on a subcategory labeled "User Accounts". Make sure you don't click on the link entitled "Type of account"; this will open a series of settings that can potentially harm your computer or your ownership thereof if handled incorrectly. User Accounts may redirect you to a subfolder with another link entitled "User Accounts"--if so, click this link. Once you've accessed the User Accounts folder, find the link entitled "Change your account name" and click on it. This will bring up the option to type in a new account name. Type in the name of your choosing and click "Change Name" to finalize the process. Note that, while this change does affect the login name above your password entry box, the official registration of your computer and the default username will remain the way it appeared before. When you log back in, your computer should display your newly-entered name above the login information section. This will finalize your process.

Open the registry editor. Expand the relevant data tree. Change the registered owner. Finalize your username. Confirm your changes.

Registry editor allows you to make changes to system software and hidden files, which is what you'll need to do to edit the default username. To open the registry editor, go to Run, type in "regedit", and click "OK". This should bring up the registry editor, in which several folders should be viewable in the left-hand corner of the window. You may encounter a pop-up window asking you if you're sure you want to open registry editor. Click "OK" to continue. If your system sends you an error message that states your ineligibility to access registry editor, you're probably not cleared to make changes to software on that specific machine. Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE file and expand it, then do the same for the ensuing files SOFTWARE, Microsoft, and finally Windows NT. Make sure you're expanding these files, not just clicking on them. To expand a file, click the chevron-style arrow next to it. This should result in an extensive list of all the sub-folders appearing. Click on--but don't expand--a file labeled "CurrentVersion", then scroll down to an item labeled "RegisteredOwner" in the right-hand pane and double click it to bring up the value editor. You can change this value from the current name to whatever you see fit. You can also change the registered organization in the same location by double-clicking the item labeled "Registered Organization". Again, make sure you have explicit permission to make this change before doing so if you're on a shared computer. Though you've changed the registered user at this point, the default name that will show on the login screen isn't bound to this registry item. To finalize your changes, scroll through the contents of "CurrentVersion" until you find a folder entitled "Winlogon"; click on this file, find the registry item labeled "DefaultUser" (or "DefaultUsername") and double-click it to change its value. Make sure this value perfectly matches the change you made to the registered owner above. To ensure your changes carried over, open the file explorer by accessing the Start menu and clicking on "File Explorer" (Windows 8 and 10). Find the "File" tab in the upper left-hand corner, click it, and then click on "Help"; click "About Windows" in the resulting menu. A window should pop up with your PC's details, including its registered name. If the name on the window matches the name you entered, you're good to go! A much easier and more consistent way of verifying your name is by opening System Information and scrolling through your system's details until you come to your registered name. To access System Information in any operating system, open Run, type in "msinfo32.exe" without the quotation marks, and click "OK". On Windows XP, you'll open "Explore" from Start, then go to "Help" in the upper left-hand corner and click on "About Windows" in the menu. On Windows Vista and Windows 7, you'll click "Open Windows Explorer" from Start, then click the "Help" tab in the upper left-hand corner and click on "About Windows" in the menu.

Smell the mushroom. Look for moist or mulch-covered terrain. Inspect the mushroom. Identify other types of stinkhorn fungi.

If you’re dealing with a stinkhorn, this probably won’t take a lot of effort. stinkhorns are known to be a noxious fungus, and their smell can be likened to that of feces or a dead and decaying animal. Although the stinkhorns may smell offensive, they are not poisonous to humans or pets. Stinkhorn fungi will not harm your pets or any other plants in their vicinity. Stinkhorns use their unpleasant smell to attract flies. Flies land on the mushroom, pick up spores on their legs and bodies, and distribute these sports wherever they fly. So, if you notice a large number of flies around a specific mushroom, you may be dealing with a stinkhorn. If you suspect you’re dealing with a stinkhorn, confirm that the environment it’s growing in correlates with a type stinkhorns prefer. Although stinkhorn mushrooms prefer moist areas and patches of ground covered in mulch, they can pop up in many types of terrains. Like all fungus, stinkhorns can also sprout out of the wood of dead and decaying trees. Varieties of stinkhorn fungus grow naturally throughout nearly all of North America and into Central America. Some varieties prefer subtropical and tropical regions, including parts of Mexico. The most common type of stinkhorn fungus (‘’Phallus ravenelii’’) has a pale white stalk and a phallic shape. The mushroom typically stands between 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) high, and the cap at its tip ranges in diameter from 1–4 cm (0.4–1.6 inches). The cap itself is slimy and dark brown, with a coarse texture. The mushroom’s long, cream-colored stem has a spongy texture. At the very tip of a stinkhorn mushroom’s brown cap, there is a white ring-like circle with an opening at the tip. There are over 25 types of stinkhorn fungi that live in North America. Most, like ‘’Phallus ravenelii’’, have a thin stalk with a bulbous, slimy head which bears the spores. Colors can vary, and many stinkhorns are pink or reddish in color. Shape and size of the mushrooms can also vary. Most mushrooms range from 2–6 cm (0.8–2.4 inches), although some species grow as tall as 15 cm (6 inches).

Dig out the mushroom from its base. Remove the immediate soil. Place the bag out for trash collection. Spray the area with an environmentally approved fungal killer.

Don’t simply clip off the above-ground portion of the mushroom; you’ll need to dig beneath it until you’ve scooped out the mushroom’s egg-shaped base. Also dig under any nearby round white egg-shaped growths, as these are going to be new stinkhorns soon. Secure the foul smelling removed material in a plastic bag. If you don’t want to get your hands dirty (and smelly) from the stinkhorn, put on a pair of cheap latex disposable gloves. Put these in an airtight plastic bag and throw them away immediately after you finish killing the mushrooms. There may be spores or other undeveloped mushrooms in the soil immediately surrounding the mushroom you’ve removed, so dig up the top layer of soil in about a 6-inch radius around the mushroom you’ve removed. If the fungus grew in a medium other than soil—such as tree bark, mulch, or other loose decaying plant material—remove this using the shovel as well. Place the excavated soil (or other material) in the plastic bag along with the stinkhorn fungus. Then, seal the bag firmly shut. Do not place the discarded fungal matter with yard waste, since, if the bag were to rupture or open, spores could escape and create new mushrooms. After these steps, if mushrooms begin to reoccur, you may need to apply a chemical agent. This will make sure that the mushroom and surrounding spores are truly dead. After applying the fungal killer spray as directed on the packaging, allow the affected area to receive sunlight and dry out. The spray should also keep recurrence to a minimum. You should be able to find a safe, nontoxic fungal killer spray at your local plant nursery or gardening center.

Mix boiling hot water and bleach. Pour the mixture onto the fungus. Sprinkle lime over the mushrooms and surrounding soil.

Begin this process in your kitchen by boiling the water in a large saucepan on your stovetop. Then, in your yard or garage, pour in bleach. Add roughly the same amount of bleach as you did of water (e.g. 4 cups of each) so that they’re mixed at a 1:1 ratio. When working with bleach, make sure to wear clothes that you don’t mind ruining, since the bleach will remove color from any fabric it splashes onto. Also consider wearing eye protection (such as safety goggles) to avoid the risk of splashing bleach into your eyes. Be aware that removing mushrooms using bleach or lime will likely harm—and possibly kill—other plants in the area. The chemicals will also damage your soil. Do this while the water is still hot; do not wait for the solution to cool down. The combination of boiling hot water and potent bleach should be enough to kill any lingering stinkhorns, and prevent new mushrooms from growing in the soil. If you choose to first dig up the mushrooms before you apply bleach, simply pour the hot bleach solution over the entire area from which you dug up the stinkhorns. If you haven’t had success removing stinkhorn mushrooms, lime will help by making the soil uninhabitable for the fungus. Using a shovel or trowel, spread the lime over the patch of soil that has been producing stinkhorn fungi. Lime is a caustic substance, so be careful when handling it. You should be able to purchase lime at a local hardware store, plant nursery, or gardening center. Before applying the lime to the soil, read the instructions printed on the package. You may need to first dampen the soil before laying down lime.

Choose a large, healthy blossom.

This flower should be able to stand on its own. Lilies, Sunflowers, Gerbera daisies, Hydrangeas, etc., are the right size.

Decide on a color theme. Choose your flowers. Choose a filler flower.

Stick to colors that compliment each other. Consider the colors found on the dress or suit, and make sure your theme matches appropriately. If for prom, consider using your school colors. You can look at an interior design color wheel for inspiration if necessary. Choose colors that are opposite from each other on the wheel — for instance, yellow and purple, or blue and orange. Purchase (or pick from the garden) flowers that are close to fully blooming, and keep them in water before you make the corsage. Plan on getting three to five blooms, depending on their size. In general, try to choose sturdy flowers that can hold up to some wear — they'll look better at the end of the night than delicate flowers, such as tulips. Here are some popular options to consider: Roses Daisies Orchids Lilies Cymbidium This is an accent to the main flowers. It adds fullness to the overall corsage and highlights the color. Examples of filler flowers include: Baby's breath (gypsophila) Fern leaves Eucalyptus

Learn about water-soluble vitamins. Identify water-soluble vitamins. Be aware of recommended daily values for water-soluble vitamins.

There are two types of vitamins: water and fat soluble. Water soluble vitamins enter the bloodstream through water while fat soluble vitamins need dietary fat to dissolve. Learning which vitamins are water soluble can help you mix the right vitamins into your water and get optimal nutritional benefits from them. Be aware that foods such as fruit, vegetables, potatoes, grains, and dairy foods are high in water-soluble vitamins. Exposing water-soluble vitamins to heat can cause them to lose their potency or destroy them altogether. Getting water-soluble vitamins is often easiest by steaming or grilling foods and pouring cooking water into soups or stews. A wide range of vitamins are water-soluble. Informing yourself which vitamins are water soluble can help figure out what supplements or foods to add to your water. The two most prominent water soluble vitamins are: Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that promotes tissue health and helps your body absorb iron. It may also help heal wounds. B vitamins, including niacin and B-12, help maintain the health of your circulatory system, brain health, cell metabolism and nerve function. You need Vitamin C and the B vitamins to maintain your overall health, and it most cases you’ll get through by eating nutritious whole foods. However, being aware of how much you need daily can help you figure out what supplements you need to add to your water. Women should get 75 mg vitamin C while men should aim for 90 mg. Eating citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, broccoli, spinach and drinking 100% fruit juices can help you reach your vitamin C goal every day. Get the recommended daily dose of the B-vitamins according to the specific vitamin. For example, adults need 2.4 mg of B-12 per day; 400 micrograms of B-9, which is also called folic acid; and 14 – 16 milligrams of B-3, or niacin, every day. Eating a range of foods such as whole and fortified or enriched grains, nuts, peas, meat, shellfish, poultry, eggs, dairy, peanut butter, and bananas can help you get all of the B vitamins you need.

Use supplements only as necessary. Decide what type of vitamin supplements you want to add to your water. Crush your vitamins. Read packaging instructions. Mix the supplements with water.

You might find it hard to get enough vitamins and nutrients through your diet. While it’s ok to add a multi-vitamin or supplements to your water, try and get as many of these as possible from foods. Consult with your doctor before taking vitamins and supplements to ensure they are safe for you. Be aware of vitamin “megadoses,” which may be detrimental to your health. Taking too many of them for a long time can have harmful effects. Effervescent Vitamin and mineral supplements have up to 1g of salt per tablet. You can buy tablets to crush, a prepared powder, or liquid vitamin supplements, which will dissolve better than tablets. Deciding on the type of vitamin to take is an important step in knowing how to add vitamins to water. Remember that Vitamins C and the B Complex are the only supplements you can mix with water to get their nutritional value. Other vitamins need fat to circulate through your system. Buy single pills of vitamin C or B complex at your local pharmacy and crush them. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health store specialist if there are powdered or liquid versions of the vitamins you can mix with water. If you decide to use vitamin pills in your water, you’ll need to pulverize them before you mix them into the water. Use a mortar and pestle or a pill crusher. Make sure the vitamins are ground into a fine powder so that they mix easily into the water. Be aware that not fully pulverizing the pills could make it difficult for your body to absorb them. Crush only the recommended daily dose of your vitamin. If you chose to use a powdered vitamin or liquid form, read the packaging label. This can help you know the amount to mix with water for optimal absorption. Avoid taking more than the recommended value per day. This can help prevent serious health conditions from consuming too many vitamins. Once your supplement powder or liquid are ready, you’re ready to mix them with your water. Make sure to shake the mixture well in a clean bottle so that the vitamins are able to be easily absorbed in your system. Use boiled or distilled water, not plain tap water. Fill the water bottle ¾ full and then add the vitamins. Consider adding them to warm water for better dissolving and absorption by your body.

Slice fruits or vegetables for water. Blend a smoothie. Avoid commercial vitamin drinks.

If you prefer to avoid supplements, you can also add whole fruits or vegetables with Vitamins C and B Complex to your water. This may add vitamins to water without chemicals and may add a pleasant flavor as well. Add slices of lemon or orange or your water for a boost of vitamin C. Add raspberries to your water for a boost of B vitamins. You can also get B vitamins from papayas, cantaloupe, and oranges. These can help flavor your water. Try adding a little grapefruit juice. It is low in calories, rich in phytonutrients and anti-oxidants, as well as vitamin A and C. Although smoothies are often made with milk, you can add fruits and vegetables to water and blend them into a smoothie. This can help you can vitamins in your water. Mix vegetables and fruits high in Vitamins C and B Complex to the water and some ice cubes. Consider choices like spinach, kale, strawberries, and blueberries. Remember that getting vitamins through food is the best way to get them. Adding fruits and veggies high in water-soluble vitamins may be the optimal way to do this. There are many waters or beverages on the market that claim to be vitamin-enhanced. But many don’t contain that many vitamins and also have a considerable amount of sugar. In fact, one expert said that vitamin waters are essentially just soft drinks. Drink these beverages if you are in a pinch or want the flavor.

Pretreat the stain. Apply detergent directly. Massage the stain. Rinse and check.

After you’ve removed excess dirt and grass, you should pre-treat your grass stain for the best removal. Pretreat by dabbing a 50/50 mixture of warm water and white vinegar. Saturate the stain well to ensure deep penetration by the vinegar. Allow the watered down vinegar to sit for five minutes. Never use fruit vinegar for stain treatment. Only use plain white vinegar. After your vinegar solution has sat on the clothing item for five minutes, apply laundry detergent directly to the stain. If available, use a detergent that has bleach. Bleach contains enzymes which help break down grain stains. Using powder detergent? Try mixing a dash of water into the powder to make it paste-like, then spread over the stain. Once you’ve applied the detergent, massage the stain. You want to massage gently, as to not ruin the clothing, but firmly, to ensure you get deep into the stain. The longer you massage the more effective the treatment is likely to be. After massaging for several minutes, allow the detergent to sit. Once the stain has sat for 10-15 minutes, give it a rinse with cold water. Check to see if the stain has been removed. It should be significantly fainter, if not completely removed. If the stain isn’t banished, you can safely repeat the process with water, vinegar, and detergent until the garment is stain-free.

Mix your DIY-remover. Apply, massage and let sit. Rinse and check.

If you’ve got a particularly stubborn grass stain, try using a homemade stain remover. Mix ¼ cup bleach, ¼ cup peroxide and ¾ cups cold water into a container. The combination of hydrogen peroxide with bleach will work as an incredible stain remover. When working with bleach and peroxide, mix in a well-ventilated area to prevent inhalation of fumes. Never substitute bleach with ammonia. Ammonia is known to immediately set a stain. Bleach is known to change the color of a garment. Always spot test on an inconspicuous location before applying the mixture to the stain. Place your homemade solution onto the stained area. Allow it to saturate the stain. Next, massage it in gently. Once you’ve massaged for several minutes, put the garment somewhere safe and allow it to sit. Ideally your solution can sit on your clothing for 30-60 minutes, but longer is better. Once your item has finished sitting, give it a thorough rinse. Check to see if the stain has disappeared. If there is still traces, feel free to apply your DIY-remover again. If it is gone, you can launder the clothing as normal.

Check the clothing label. Read the product information. Test on a small area. Remove any excess dirt or grass.

On the inside of your garment, there is a care label. Reading this label will give you an idea of what you can use on your garment safely. For example, an empty triangle is the symbol for bleach. If the triangle is black with a large “X” through it, you cannot use bleach of any sort. If the triangle is striped black and white, you can use non-chlorine bleach only. Before using any cleaning product or detergent, read the label. The label can help identify which products are best for which garment. It can also tell you if it is safe on the type of garment you are using. For example, a detergent with bleach will be best for a white garment, but may not be the best choice for a dark colored garment. Before putting anything on a stained item of clothing, do a test spot first. A test spot will allow you to check that you can use your stain removal solution on the clothing without causing permanent damage like changing the colour. The inside hem is a great location to test a solution because it is very inconspicuous. Before doing anything with your item, you should remove excess dirt or grass from the stained location. Blot, rather than rub, to try get the excess out. Rubbing will only cause the stain to move further into your clothing. Struggling to get some dirt off? Try holding the clothing taut between your fingers, and flicking from the inside of the garment. This should forcefully fling off any excess mud.

Wet the stain with isopropyl alcohol. Air dry and rinse. Apply liquid detergent. Check the stain.

Isopropyl alcohol is a solvent that will dislodge any color from stains. This includes the green pigment left behind by grass. To wet the stain, take a sponge or cotton swab and generously dab with alcohol. Rubbing alcohol, also known as isopropyl alcohol, works on removing grass stains because it dissolves the green pigment left behind in a grass stain. If you’re working on a delicate fabric, try a 50:50 solution of water and alcohol. Note that adding water means it may take longer to dry. Allow the stain to complete air dry before moving forward. The alcohol will evaporate out of the stain and most of the pigment should be dislodged. After the stain is dry, rinse it with cool water. Using cool water prevents the stain from setting. Use of hot water, or heat at all, will set the stain and make it more difficult to remove. Apply a small amount of detergent to the stain. Massage for at least five minutes, but the longer the better. Once you’re satisfied with your massaging, rinse the stain with cold water until the water runs clear. Allow the garment to air dry. Once it is dry, check to see if the stain is gone. If not, repeat the process. If the stain has been removed, you can launder the item as normal.

Stop accessing the SD card. Download PhotoRec. Extract the program. Insert your SD card. Run PhotoRec. Select your drive. Select the partition. Select the File Opt menu. Deselect files you aren't looking for. Select the Search menu option to continue. Select the file system type. Select which space needs to be analyzed. Choose a directory to save recovered files to. Wait for files to be recovered. Browse through your recovered files.

If the files has been deleted, there's still a chance that the data is still there, but has just been set to be overwritten by new data. By not accessing the SD card, you increase the chances that the data will not be overwritten. Until you're ready to try recovering files, it's best to remove the SD card from any device. PhotoRec is a free, open-source file recovery software that works for Windows, OS X, and Linux. PhotoRec does not need to be installed. Simply extract the photorec_os program from the ZIP file. The os will be replaced with your operating system. For example, the Windows version is photorec_win Insert your SD card into your computer using an SD card reader, or by putting it in your camera and connecting the camera via USB. PhotoRec starts in a command line interface. You will be using your arrow keys to navigate the program. Select your SD card from the list of available drives and press ↵ Enter. Chances are your SD card only has one partition. Select it with the arrow keys. This menu option is along the bottom of the window. You can speed up the search significantly by only searching for a few file types. If you are trying to recover images, deselect everything except JPG, JPEG, RAW, CR2, PNG, TIFF, GIF, BMP, SR2, and DNG. This will open the file system menu. If you are recovering files from an SD card, select Other. If you are trying to recover deleted files, select Free. If you are trying to recover files from a corrupt card, select Whole. Create a new location if you need an easy to access folder. This process may take a significant amount of time. You will see the number of recovered files updating in real time. File names will be corrupted, so you will need to manually search through the recovered files to find the ones you're looking for. If you don't find the images you need, you can try a different data recovery option.

Stop accessing the SD card. Download and install Data Rescue 3. Insert your SD card. Start Data Rescue 3. Select your SD card. Choose your scan method. Wait for the scan to complete. Select the files you want to recover. Recover the files.

If the files has been deleted, there's still a chance that the data is still there, but has just been set to be overwritten by new data. By not accessing the SD card, you increase the chances that the data will not be overwritten. Until you're ready to try recovering files, it's best to remove the SD card from any device. Data Rescue 3 costs money, but is one of the more powerful data recovery programs available for OS X. You can purchase Data Recovery 3 from the website or through the Mac App Store. If you prefer a free option, try PhotoRec. Insert the SD card into your Mac. If you don't have an SD card slot, you can get an external USB card reader or insert the card into a camera and connect the camera to the computer. You can find it in your "Applications" folder. Select "Start New Scan" from the main menu. A list of drives will appear in the Data Rescue window. Select your SD card from the list. You may also be prompted to select the volume. Most SD cards will only have one volume, but if there are multiple volumes, just select the entire SD card. For your first try, select "Deleted Files Scan". This will look through the free space to find files deleted from the SD card. If this method does not produce any results, you can come back and try a "Quick Scan" followed by a "Deep Scan". Click Start once you have selected your scan type. The scan process may take a while, especially if you are running a Deep Scan. If you need to pause the scan, you can click the Suspend button. After the scan has completed, you will be presented with a list of possible files to recover. Check the box next to each file or folder you want to recover. If you performed a Quick or Deep Scan, files will be located in the "Found Files" section of the results. If you performed a Deleted Files or Deep Scan, files will be located in the "Reconstructed Files" section of the results. File names will typically be lost. You can preview files by selecting them on the list and clicking "Preview". Not all file types can be previewed. After you are finished selecting files, click Recover and select a location on your computer to save the files to. Click Open once you have found a suitable location.

Stop accessing the SD card. Download and install ZAR (Zero Assumption Recovery). Insert your SD card. Open the Image Recovery tool in ZAR. Select your SD card. Choose which files you want to recover. Choose where to store the recovered images. Copy the files.

If the files has been deleted, there's still a chance that the data is still there, but has just been set to be overwritten by new data. By not accessing the SD card, you increase the chances that the data will not be overwritten. Until you're ready to try recovering files, it's best to remove the SD card from any device. The full version of ZAR requires a purchase, but the demo version allows you to recover image files only. Only download ZAR from the developer's website. On the ZAR website, click the "image recovery" link towards the bottom of the page. This will allow you to install the free demo that can recover images. Insert your SD card into your computer using an SD card reader, or by putting it in your camera and connecting the camera via USB. Your computer may prompt you to format your card or say that it's not readable. Do not format your card according to this prompt, as this can write over where your pictures are saved on the card. Start ZAR and click Image Recovery (Free). In other programs, look for a similar button. Some programs may skip this step altogether. In the "Disks and partitions", select your SD card. It should be labeled as an SD card. Click Next to start the recovery scan. You will see a list of images that the software found on your SD card. Select the images that you want to recover, or select all to restore all the lost images. You may not be able to preview them, and the filenames will most likely be lost. If your SD card has been damaged, don't save them to the card. Instead, choose or create a folder on your computer to save the pictures to. This will keep your pictures safe if anything happens to your SD card again. Click Start copying the selected files to restore the pictures. The files selected file will be saved to the location you specified. Some pictures may not be able to be fully restored. Even if the thumbnail looks okay, the picture itself may be partially or fully damaged.

Choose a suitable wrapping material. Fold or cut the wrapping material into strips. Coat the strips with chalk.

Before attempting to bend the steel bar, you need to wrap it in material to make it easier to grip and bend, as well as to protect your hands as you bend it. Suitable wrapping materials include the following: Leather. Leather is the toughest material you can use to wrap the steel with and is the best material for adding leverage to your grip. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5f\/Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5f\/Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet1.jpg\/aid1771335-v4-728px-Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":322,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"510","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Cordura. Cordura, a synthetic canvas-like fabric, is used in professionally created bending wraps. It's as puncture resistant and durable as leather, but not as good in adding leverage to your grip. Cordura is initially stiff, but becomes more supple over time as it absorbs the oils from your skin. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet2.jpg\/aid1771335-v4-728px-Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":322,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"510","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Heavy cloth. A heavy cloth, such as a shop cloth or rag, is the cheapest suitable wrapping material, and has been traditionally used for nail bending feats. However, it is nowhere near as durable or puncture-proof as either leather or Cordura. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/96\/Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/96\/Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet3.jpg\/aid1771335-v4-728px-Bend-Steel-Step-5Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":322,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"510","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} If you're using leather, cut strips twelve inches (30 cm) long by four inches (10 cm) wide. If you're using either Cordura or heavy cloth, fold the material into strips of these dimensions. The chalk will keep the wrap from slipping once it's wrapped around the steel.

Grasp the bar firmly. Apply force to the bar. Sweep the bar to a 90-degree bend. Crush the ends of the bar together.

If you're using either the double overhand or palms down grip, your thumbs should be pushing into the nail or bar through the wrapping, while your index, middle, and ring fingers are wrapped tightly around the bar. If you're using the double underhand grip, your pinkies should grip the bar the tightest, while your index, middle, and ring fingers grip the bar slightly less tightly. Push your fulcrum fingers into the steel as you start bending the ends of the bar toward each other. Your wrists will channel the driving force from your arm muscles, concentrated in your index fingers with the double overhand or palms down grip, the index finger of your far hand with the reverse grip, or your upper palms with the double underhand grip. Your goal is to bend the bar to at least a 45-degree angle. Keep up the bending pressure from your fulcrum fingers and your driving muscles as you bend the steel further, until your fulcrum fingers start to touch. If you're bending from the double overhand position, you can go from making the initial bend to continuing the bend in a single motion without changing your hand grip. If you're bending from the palms down or reverse position, you may have to change to the double overhand position to continue bending the steel. Ideally, you want to make this part of the bend in a single, smooth motion. If you're not strong enough to do that, you can make multiple attempts in rapid succession, using as much force as you can muster. Don't rest too long between attempts, or the steel will cool, making it harder to bend. Press the ends of the bar together until you can lace your fingers together; the ends should be about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Then, use your clasped hands and upper arms like a nutcracker to finish bending the steel. You may have to remove some of the wrapping around the steel if it gets in the way. You may also have to grasp the bent steel in one hand and clasp that hand with your other hand, squeezing both the steel and your hand. As with the sweep, crush the bar's ends together should follow quickly after making the 90-degree bend so that the steel doesn't have time to cool.

Choose an effective grip.

You can grip the steel bar in one of four ways: double overhand, double underhand, palms down, and reverse. Each method has its own individual techniques. In the double overhand grip, you hold the bar close to your body, preferably just under the chin, with your hands gripping the steel from above. This method transfers the greatest force from your arm muscles into the bend and is the best grip to use on thicker bars. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/ca\/Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet1.jpg\/aid1771335-v4-728px-Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":322,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"510","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} In the double underhand grip, you also hold the bar close to your body, although at about the center of the breastbone. You will bend the bar upward, using your pinkies as fulcrums, and your driving muscle strength comes from your triceps and upper back. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet2.jpg\/aid1771335-v4-728px-Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":322,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"510","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} In the palms down grip, you grip the bar with your hands the same as in the double overhand grip, but you hold the bar away from your body, either at arm's length or with your arms bent. Because you're holding the bar further from your body, your thumbs serve as fulcrums more when bending the steel than in the double overhand grip, requiring stronger thumb muscles. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet3.jpg\/aid1771335-v4-728px-Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":322,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"510","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} In the reverse grip, you also hold the bar away from your body, but perpendicular to your chest instead of parallel to it as in the palms down grip. The hand further from your body grips the bar in an overhand grip, while the closer hand grips the bar underhanded. The further hand provides more of the bending force, while the thumb and forefinger of the near hand serve as a fulcrum. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c1\/Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet4.jpg\/v4-460px-Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c1\/Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet4.jpg\/aid1771335-v4-728px-Bend-Steel-Step-9Bullet4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":322,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"510","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}