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"Open the DirectX Diagnostic tool. This is the quickest way to find your exact graphics card model. Skip this step if you already know your graphics card model.\nPress ⊞ Win+R and type dxdiag.\nClick the Display tab. Look at the \"Chip Type\" entry. This is your graphics card model.\nClick the System tab. Look at the \"Operating System\" entry to see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows. <img> Visit the Nvidia GeForce website. You can download the latest drivers from the GeForce website (geforce.com). <img> Click the \"Drivers\" tab. Most Nvidia cards are \"GeForce\" cards. Visit the nvidia.com website instead if your card is from another line. <img> Select your graphics card. There are three ways that you can select your drivers:\nAutomatic Driver Updates - Use the Nvidia GeForce Experience program to manage driver updates. Click here for more details.\nManual Driver Search - Use the information from Step 1 to select the correct driver. The four most recent drivers will be shown.\nAuto-Detect Your GPU - The Nvidia website will use a Java applet to detect your graphics card and display the correct drivers. You will need Java installed to run it. The current applet is out of date, which may cause problems with some browsers. You'll have an easier time using one of the other two methods in this step. <img> Download the latest drivers. Click the link to download the latest version of the driver. You should always download the latest version unless you specifically need an older one. The latest version will often give the best performance. <img> Run the installer. Run the downloaded installer to update your drivers. The installer will automatically remove the old drivers and install the updated ones.\nMost users can choose the \"Express\" option during installation.\nYour screen may flicker or go black for a short time during installation. <img> Use System Restore if the new driver causes problems. When the driver update is installed, a system restore point will be created automatically. This will allow you to roll your system back to before the driver was installed.\n\nClick here for more details on using system restore. <img> ",
"Download and install the GeForce Experience program. This is an Nvidia program which manages your Nvidia drivers and game settings. You can download the installer from geforce.com/geforce-experience.\nThe installer will scan your system for supported hardware. You will likely encounter an error during installation if you don't have an Nvidia graphics card or are using an older product.\nLaunch the program after the installation has completed. <img> Allow GeForce Experience to update. When you start GeForce Experience, it will check for any available updates. <img> Click the \"Drivers\" tab. Any available driver updates will be displayed. Click the \"Check for updates\" button if GeForce Experience hasn't checked recently.\nOnce you have the application installed, you'll be automatically notified when new drivers are released. <img> Click the \"Download driver\" button to download an available update. GeForce Experience may have already downloaded the files. <img> Click the \"Express Installation\" button. Advanced users can choose the Custom option. Most users will be fine with the express installation.\nThe custom installation will allow you to choose which of the drivers you want to install. <img> Wait for the driver to install. GeForce Experience will handle all of the installation work. Your screen may flicker or shut off for a moment during installation. <img> Use the System Restore tool to roll back if something goes wrong. Windows will create a system restore point when your Nvidia drivers are updated. You can boot into Safe Mode and run the system restore utility to roll back to before the drivers were updated.\n\nClick here for a guide on using the System Restore tool. <img> ",
"Open the Additional Drivers window. Nvidia drivers are not automatically installed when you use Ubuntu. Instead, Ubuntu uses open-source drivers which aren't as powerful. You can install the Nvidia drivers through the Additional Drivers window.\nLaunch the Dash and type \"drivers\" to open the Additional Drivers window. <img> Wait for the list of available drivers to load. This may take a few moments. <img> Select the latest driver from the list. Make sure it is the driver from Nvidia, and not the \"Nouveau\" driver. Select the driver to begin downloading the files. <img> Click the \"Apply Changes\" button. The Nvidia driver will be installed. Your screen may flicker or shut off during the installation process. <img> Reboot your computer. Reboot your computer to complete the installation process. <img> "
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"Choose flattering lighting. The right lighting can enhance the mood and improve your confidence. Aim for soft, dim lighting. This kind of lighting softens your features and many photographers recommend it for looking your best. This type of lighting can be achieved by low overhead lighting or turning on only one lamp in the room. You can also create flattering light by lighting candles.\nSomething else you can do is swap out your regular light bulbs for bulbs with red or pink hues. <img> Pose in a flattering angle while standing up. Instead of posing straight on, try posing at a ¾ angle. This angle will play up the curves and angles of your body. Along with standing at an angle, you should pose asymmetrically. For example, bend on knee or place on hand on your hip.\nChoose a pose that feels comfortable and natural to you, as this will often translate to a sexy look. Trying to pose yourself too much can make you look stilted or awkward. <img> Find a sexy pose while laying down. If you want to accentuate your curves, lie down on your side. This position will show off your waist and hips. To show off your muscles, prop yourself on your elbows. Propping yourself off will tense your muscles more than laying flat will. <img> Try contouring. First, you will need to exfoliate while in the shower. You can use a loofah or exfoliating product. Then, use a self-tanner and apply it to areas of your body that you would like to accentuate or make to look leaner. For example, apply tanner along your abdomen if you want to show off your muscles. Or, apply the tanner along the sides of your waist and inner thighs to create a shadow. You can also use bronzer or darker foundation to contour, but it will rub off easily and may stain the sheets. <img> Put on a lotion that flatters your skin. The right lotion can blend imperfections and make your skin glow. A shimmery lotion is good for making your skin glow. A tinted lotion is best for blending in sun spots and rashes. If blemishes are a concern, you can use foundation to blend imperfections in with your natural skin tone.\nMake sure to test the product or ask about it if you have sensitive skin. <img> Keep on a few accessories. Leaving on a few accessories is sexy and can help you feel more confident while naked. Leave on a few pieces of jewelry if you wear any—like earrings or a necklace. You can also leave on a tie or bowtie. If you wear high heels, keep them on because they make your legs look longer and engage your muscles. <img> ",
"Get comfortable with being naked. To feel sexy, it’s important to feel comfortable naked. Try walking around your home naked with the shades drawn to feel more relaxed without clothes on. Sleep naked so you can feel comfortable with no clothes on in bed. Don’t worry if you feel uncomfortable at first. Let your worries out so that you can start to enjoy being naked.\nIt will help your comfort if you’re in a familiar setting. If you’re home alone, try being naked in your favorite spot of your home. Don’t compare yourself to others. It’s easy to compare yourself to others when you see advertisements filled with people that have great bodies—many of them photoshopped. Do not get caught in that web of comparison. There isn’t an ideal body. That type of thinking is harmful to your mental state. Instead, celebrate the fact that there are so many types of bodies and enjoy the body you have. <img> Put yourself in a sexy mindset. A good way to start putting yourself in a sexy mindset is to hold yourself with confidence. Stand up straight. Move with confidence and act flirtatiously. Then, think back to a moment where you felt sexy and/or confident. It may be when a partner complimented your appearance, or when you did a great job at work. Keep that moment in mind and let it affect your energy. <img> Think about the parts of your body that you love. Everyone’s body is unique. Consider the parts of your body that you love or find sexy. You may love the way the muscles in your shoulders look, or you may have always felt confident about your legs. Try to focus on these parts of your body when you are naked.\nYou may find your lower back sexy. You could then position yourself so your lower back is visible, and you can show off this part of your back. <img> Embrace your flaws. Your perceived flaws might be keeping you from feeling sexy without your clothes on. Instead of feeling bad about what you see as flaws, think of how they could be perceived as sexy. You may feel insecure about scars, stretch marks, or cellulite, but there are plenty of people that would find them sexy. Any time you start to feel bad about your flaws, change your thinking to embrace them as sexy. <img> Let your partner touch you. It sounds like a simple thing, but it can sometimes feel uncomfortable to be touched on the parts of your body you feel insecure about. If you have a partner, don’t shy away from them touching you. Allow them to caress and massage your body.\nIt’s okay if you don’t want to be touched in certain areas. If you try it and feel too uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to ask them to stop. <img> Work on your overall self-esteem. Another way you can look sexy is to maintain a confident attitude. Having high self-esteem and confidence will be attractive and sexy to others. Focus on maintaining good self-esteem and having a healthy amount of self-confidence. Embrace and celebrate who you are so you can be sexy from the inside out.\nFocus on achieving your goals and doing things that you love or enjoy.\nBe with a partner who celebrates who you are and helps you feel good about yourself. <img> ",
"Review your diet. If you feel that you would feel sexier by making changes to your body, begin by reviewing your diet. A poor diet can not only contribute to an undesirable weight, but it can also affect your energy and mood. If you find that your diet consists of food that does not benefit your body, begin to make changes. Reduce your sugar intake, and try to eliminate processed foods. Make sure that you get your recommended daily intake of fruits, vegetables, grains, etc. \nChanging your diet doesn’t have to mean eliminating all of the food you love. Instead of having a chocolate bar every day, reserve a special day or two to eat one. <img> Find an enjoyable physical activity. Exercising is great for your mood as well as your body. Exercising is important even if you don’t want a dramatic weight loss. Look for a physical activity that you enjoy. Try running, dancing, tennis, or swimming. Do that activity at least twice a week if possible.\nYou can make the activity fun by doing it with a partner.\nParticipating in sports or activities with others that move your body can help you improve your body image and appreciate what your body does for you. The more you use and appreciate your body, the more comfortable you will be with it. <img> Do a quick workout before disrobing. Do a quick workout in the morning or hour before you will be naked. This will temporarily tone your body. Go on a quick run, do a set of weights, or do a set of lunges and pushups. <img> Take time out of your day for self-care. A happy, healthy mindset will help you feel sexy and confident. If possible, take a few minutes out of every day for self-care. If that’s not possible, set aside an hour a week. You can take a warm bath with scented oils, try out a face mask, or work on meditation. Do whatever makes you feel calm and happy. <img> "
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"Stay inside. It can be tempting to run outside when an earthquake happens. After all, nothing can fall on you there. However, you likely won't make it outside before things start falling, so it's better to find a safe place inside than to try to make it outside. <img> Turn off the stove and take other safety precautions. Turn off the stove quickly before taking cover. If there are candles lit, blow these out as well.\nIt is important to take safety precautions before the quake gets worse. <img> Hit the floor. The safest place for you in an earthquake is on your floor. However, don't lie flat on the floor. Instead, get on your hands and knees.\nThis crawling position is the best for two reasons. One, it gives you a chance to move if you need to. Two, it provides you with some protection from falling objects. <img> Find a safe place. The best place for you in an earthquake is under a table. A table provides protection from falling objects. A desk is also a good option.\nTry to move away from the kitchen. Also, try to get away from your fireplace, large appliances, glass, and heavy furniture, as any of it can injure you. If you can't get under a table, move to an interior wall, and cover your head.\nIn a large building, move away from windows and exterior walls if possible. Also, don't get on the elevator. Most modern buildings are built to withstand earthquakes, as they are built to flex. In older buildings, you may be slightly safer on a higher floor, but you shouldn't try to move floors during an earthquake.\nA doorway isn't the safest place in modern houses, as it isn't any stronger than any other part of the house. In addition, you can still be hit by falling or flying objects in a doorway. <img> Hold your position. Once you've found a good position, stay where you are. Don't move from that position until the earthquake is over. Remember, many earthquakes have aftershocks, too.\nMake sure to grab onto whatever you're hiding under. It should help provide you with some stability.\nIf the furniture you are under shifts, stay with it. The earthquake may move it around. <img> Stay in bed. If you're already in bed, don't try to get up. You are safer there than if you tried to move somewhere else, especially if you are groggy. You could easily be cut by broken glass if you try to roll out of bed.\nGrab a pillow, and put it over your head. This step can provide some protection from falling objects.\nYou can also try to cover up with a blanket, which can protect you from glass. <img> Protect your head and face. Whether you are under a piece of furniture or not, try to use something to shield your head and face. For instance, a pillow or couch cushion can provide some protection. However, don't waste time trying to find something if the earthquake is intensifying. Also, don't leave your shelter to find a face shield. <img> Try to stay calm. Remember that the calmer you are, the more rational decisions you will make. When you are flustered or panicked, you will not be able to make the best decisions for your safety and the safety of others. Sometimes remembering that your calm is critical is the key to staying calm.\nYou can also try to take deep, calming breaths. For instance, try counting to four as you breathe in, then try counting to four as you breathe out. Deep breathing can help relax you even when the earth is literally shaking around you. <img> ",
"Don't create fire. While it's tempting to light a fire or candle when the electricity is out, doing so can be dangerous after an earthquake. If your gas line has a leak anywhere, you could cause your house to go up in flames with a spark. Instead, reach for a flashlight. <img> Check for injuries. Look at yourself and the people around you, checking for major injuries. Major injuries include head injuries, broken bones, or major cuts.\nIf injuries need immediate attention, deal with them first. If they can wait a minute, you may want to check the house first, since a gas leak or electrical damage may pose a threat of more harm.\nProvide first aid as needed. For instance, bandage any wounds according to the first aid booklet you have. If you have injuries you can't deal with, you may need to call 911. Keep in mind, though, that emergency services will be overloaded, so try to take care of what you can. <img> Look for structural issues. If parts of the house look damaged, don't hesitate. You may notice walls or floors crumbling, for instance, or cracks forming. If you're not sure whether an area is safe, get out of the house. You don't want to stay in a structure that is unsafe and may come down around you. <img> Check the house's infrastructure. Walk around the house, looking for issues. The main things you need to look for right now are gas leaks, water leaks, and electrical problems.\nMake sure you are smelling as you move around the house. Smell is the main way you can tell if there is a gas leak, though you may hear hissing as well. If you smell or hear gas, shut off the main gas valve. You should already know how to do this step if you prepared for the earthquake in method one. Also, open windows, and get out of the house. Call your gas company to tell them about the leak.\nLook for electrical problems. If you see any damaged wires or sparks, turn off the electricity.\nIf you see water leaks, turn off the main water supply. If you're short on water, consider alternative sources, such as melted ice cubes, the water from your hot water heater, and water from canned vegetables and fruits. <img> Check with authorities about water and sewage. This information will likely be on the radio or television. You need to check if the city's water supply is still safe to drink. In addition, you need to make sure the sewer lines are still intact before you flush a toilet. <img> Clean up harmful substances. If anything is spilled in the house that could be hazardous, you need to clean it up quickly. Cleaning supplies, for instance, can become hazardous, especially if they're mixed. Also, clean up any drugs or medicines.\nTry to wear gloves when cleaning to protect your skin.\nOpen windows to provide ventilation as needed. <img> Stay off the roads. The roads need to be open for emergency vehicles to get through. Try to stay off the roads as much as possible, as that will allow easy passage for emergency vehicles. <img> ",
"Stock up on supplies. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, such as California, make sure you are prepared should an earthquake strike. Having supplies is one way to be prepared, so you'll have exactly what you need on hand should disaster strike.\nYou’ll want to have a fire extinguisher, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries.\nIt is also good to have plenty of non-perishable food and bottled water, in case power is out for a while. At a minimum, you should have enough food and water for 3 days on hand.\nThe CDC recommends keeping 1 gallon of water per person per day. Don't forget to think about your pets, as they will consume food and water, too. Also, check the food and water you store for emergencies at least once a year to use up or throw away food and water that is near or past its expiration date. <img> Buy or build a first aid kit. In an earthquake, injuries can happen. Having a first aid kit on hand can help you deal with minor injuries, especially since emergency rooms will likely be overloaded. You can buy a kit ready-made, or you can gather supplies to make your own.\nThe American Red Cross recommends that you have the following items in your first aid kit: adhesive bandages (25 in various sizes), adhesive cloth tape, absorbent compress dressings (2 5-by-9-inch dressings), 2 roller bandages (1 each 3 inch and 4 inch), sterile gauze pads (5 3-by-3-inch pads and 5 4-by-4-inch pads), and 2 triangular bandages.\nYou'll also need things like antibiotic ointment, antiseptic, aspirin, cold compresses, a breathing barrier (for CPR), hydrocortisone, non-latex gloves (in case of latex injuries), an oral thermometer, tweezers, a first aid booklet (available from places like the Red Cross store), and an emergency (space) blanket). <img> Learn first aid and CPR. If you, a family member, or friend are injured during an earthquake and can’t get help, you will be grateful that you know how to take care of basic injuries. First aid and CPR classes teach you what to do in an emergency if someone is injured.\nLearning first aid can teach you how to deal with injuries such as cuts, bruises, head injuries, and even broken bones. CPR helps you learn what to do when someone is choking or not breathing.\nCheck with your local American Red Cross to find first aid classes in your area. <img> Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity. Though these are common comforts of daily life, during a natural disaster they can be life-threatening. Gas can leak; electricity can spark; and water can become contaminated. After an earthquake, you may need to turn one or all of these off.\nTo turn off the gas, turn the valve a quarter turn, using a wrench. The valve should now be perpendicular with the pipe. If it’s parallel, it means the gas line is open. Note that some experts recommend keeping the gas line on unless you smell a leak, hear hissing, or notice the gas meter is running up quickly because once you turn it off, you will need to bring in a professional to make sure it is safe to turn it back on.\nTo turn off the electricity, find the circuit box. Turn off all the individual circuits and then turn off the main circuit. The power should remain off until a professional confirms that there are no gas leaks.\nTo turn off the water, find the main valve. Turn the handle clockwise until it is completely closed. You should leave the water off until you know it is safe to turn it back on. Your city should update you on whether the water is safe to drink or not. <img> Secure your water heater. In an earthquake, your water heater can tip or be damaged, causing a huge pool of water. If you can protect that water and keep it from leaking out of the water heater in the first place, you can use it as a source of clean drinking water even if the city water isn't safe. Therefore, it's important to secure your hot water heater before an earthquake hits.\nStart by checking how much room is between the water heater and the wall. If you see more than an inch or two, you need to add a strip of wood to the wall using lag screws. The strip of wood should go down the length of the water heater, so it can't tip backwards.\nUse heavy-gauge metal strapping to secure the water heater to the wall at the top. Start at the wall. Wrap it around the front and then all the way around the heater again. Push it back to the wall. You now have an end on either side to secure to the wall or the wood at the back.\nFor wood, use lag screws with oversized washers. The screws should be at least 1/4\" by 3\". For concrete, you need 1/4\" expansion bolts instead of screws. You can also by a commercial securing kit that has everything you need.\nAdd another round of strapping to the bottom, and secure it. It's also important to take out the rigid copper and metal pipping. Instead, use flexible connectors for both the gas and water, which are less likely to break in an earthquake. <img> Decide where to meet after an earthquake. When earthquakes happen, phones can go down. You may not be able to reach your loved ones. Therefore, it's important to decide beforehand where you will meet if one happens.\nYou could say, for instance, that everyone comes home once the earthquake has passed, or that you meet at a nearby safe spot, such as a church.\nAlso, consider designating a person who's not in the same area as the contact person. For instance, you could designate one of your parents as the contact, so that other out-of-state people have someone to call to hear news. That way, you can deal with the emergency while your family can still hear news about you. <img> Earthquake-proof your home. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, consider moving heavy objects from high shelves and anchoring heaving furniture to the floor. During a quake, these objects can fall or move, injuring you or others in your home.\nBooks, vases, rocks, and other decorative items can fall off high shelves, crashing into people below.\nMove them so they are below head-level. Below waist-level is best, where they can do less damage.\nTry to attach heavy furniture, cupboards, and appliances to the walls or floor. Attaching objects to the walls or floors keeps them from moving or falling over in an earthquake. You can use nylon stripping or L-brackets to anchor furniture like china hutches or bookcases to the studs in the wall, though stripping will cause less damage to the furniture. You can also use nylon straps or velcro to secure items like televisions to their furniture. <img> "
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"Listen to yourself. Self expression, which is the ability to communicate and demonstrate your feelings honestly, is an important factor in embarking on the journey of finding out who you really are. You can start finding who you are by listening to yourself, how you feel, and how you want to react to a situation. This can get you more in tune with your feelings and emotions, helping you begin to express yourself. <img> Acknowledge your emotions. Emotions can be challenging and it can be hard for anyone to learn how to listen to and honor these feelings. You may also not know how to safely express your emotions. You may not have had a lot of experience in really tuning into to how you feel. It is common to stuff emotions away, to feel embarrassed or ashamed of emotions you may have, or hide your emotions completely.\nFor example, your friend forgets that you are supposed to hang out and doesn't show up or call you. It is okay to feel angry and upset about this situation. Acknowledge that your emotions of anger and sadness are valid and understandable. Do not belittle your feelings, even if she apologizes. You had a right to feel them and legitimize them.\nGetting closer to your emotions will get you more in touch with who you really are. The closer you feel to your authentic self, the less anxiety, depression, and overall dissatisfaction you may feel in your life in general. <img> Focus on how your body reacts. This may be a new experience for you. One of the best ways to tune into how you feel is being aware of your body. One easy way to test this out is notice how your body responds to an emotional situation. You can start with something very easy, such as anger expressed through road rage. Whether you ride the bus or drive a car, you have probably become frustrated or angry with traffic and can identify this feeling of anger.\nNotice what parts of your body become tense, what happens to your breathing, and what happens in your abdomen or stomach. <img> ",
"Start a feelings journal. Start keeping track of your emotions in feelings journal, which can be a small notebook or on your mobile device. Try this next time you are watching a tearjerker movie to keep track of sadness. Write down how you physically respond to sadness. Is it difficult for you to cry? What does your chest feel like when you feel sad?\nTry to stay out of your thoughts as your create your feelings journal and stay focused on your body's response. This will help you start to become more connected to how you really feel instead of just brushing emotions aside. <img> Own your emotions. You may be in the habit of telling yourself that you’re just being silly for feeling a certain way. You may also tell yourself not to feel a certain way. As you become more accustomed to recognizing your body’s response to emotions, it will be more difficult to just shrug off emotions. Your body is responding for a reason, and it is important to validate that. Get out your journal and start keeping a log of all the different feelings you had that day.\nFor example, write things like, \"Today at work my boss made me really angry.\" Validate that anger and write about why you were angry. Do this for all the emotions you feel each day. You may be surprised at the rich emotional landscape you actually have inside of you once you start paying attention.\nHumans are naturally emotional beings, and it is easy in a fast-paced world to become disconnected from how you really feel. <img> Write down how you want to express yourself. To better express yourself emotionally every day, write down how you want to handle each situation. Then you can do practice runs of how you would like to act in certain situations. Using a boss or authority figure as an example again, start writing out exactly what you would like to say to then. Don't edit yourself and make it as raw and as graphic as you like.\nIf you saw something that day that made you sad, such as someone in distress or a lost animal, write out your uncensored sadness in your journal. Also continue to notice how your body physically responds. <img> ",
"Express yourself safely. You need to figure out how to translate your emotions from their raw, unedited state into something productive that won't hurt others. Part of learning how to express your emotions is learning how to express them safely without hurting yourself or others. Use your journal to reframe your angry thoughts into sentences that express and validate how you feel, but won’t get you fired or in trouble.\nFor example, instead of screaming at someone and telling them you hate them, use your journal to write down different ways of expressing this that won’t have negative consequences on your life. Write phrases in your journal such as, \"When my boss does this, I feel angry.\" or \"When my parents yell at me, I feel angry.\" You are giving yourself the power to feel your emotions without letting your emotions have power over you.\nThis works for other emotions as well. <img> Put your plans into action. It is important to become comfortable with your emotions as not a black and white type of scenario. This will allow you to let your emotions to guide you in knowing when it is time to speak up, or when it is appropriate to express your emotions privately and move on.\nFor example, employers can be very frustrating. However, you have to ask yourself in any given situation what the benefit will be to you. Will your boss hear you? Will your boss understand? Would it be healthier to express your anger at home, writing about it in your journal than to engage in confrontation? You want to make sure you are true to your emotions and act on the right form of expression.\nMost people haven’t been shown healthy examples of how to express emotions, and these basic emotional tools have been absent from our lives. Expressing emotions is an essential part of living an emotionally healthy life, setting boundaries in you relationships, feeling validated and getting your emotional needs met. <img> Use \"I\" phrases. Always use “I” statements when expressing your feelings to others. Say things like, “When you told me what happened, I felt very sad for you and what you are going through”. This can be used in relationships as well. For example, say “When you get frustrated with me for making mistakes, I feel ashamed.” or “When you say negative things about me, I feel angry.”\nThis way, you are taking full responsibility for yourself, your emotions, and expressing how you feel. <img> Practice. Learning to navigate the complex array of emotions that you feel can be daunting, and it will take practice. If you are not used to expressing your emotions, you can look at this exercise almost like emotional weight training. At first, your emotional muscles may be sore, weak, and not used to being so rigorously used and paid attention to.\nExploring your authentic self and learning to express yourself is not easy. However, living an authentic life and feeling as though you are honoring yourself as well as validating your emotions will result in a richer, deeper, and more humanly authentic life experience. <img> ",
"Try painting, drawing or sketching. Find ways to express yourself creatively that makes you happy. Try to paint, draw, or sketch if this is something you enjoy. Acrylic paints are inexpensive and can be used on just about any surface. Tune into colors and what emotions you feel they express.\nGet a sketch book that is unlined and try drawing or sketching, tuning in to how you feel inside. Many art schools and museums offer free drawing sessions if you want to start off in a more structured environment.\nAllow your inner self and inner emotions to guide you as you create. Taking time to sit and paint or draw can also be relaxing. Don’t judge your abilities. Expressing yourself creatively is not about becoming the next Leonardo da Vinci, it’s about the act of creating. Learning to express yourself means learning to get to know yourself. Unleashing the creative side of yourself can be a surprising and fulfilling way to get a handle on who you really are inside. <img> Start collaging. Collaging is a fun craft that will allow you to express yourself. All you need are some old magazines or anything with images printed on it, some cardboard, and a glue stick. Find pictures that resonate with how you feel and what you want to express. Use words and headlines to accentuate the visual images.\nDon’t limit yourself to just cardboard. Collage the cover of your emotion journal or sketchbook. Decorate an old box, a folder, or anything you might have laying around that you want to express yourself on. Express how you feel politically, spiritually, globally, or make it personal to your life. <img> Dance. Sometimes, expressing yourself with physical movement can help free up your inner feelings and desires. Get comfortable in your own skin by moving around and dancing. Dance in the privacy of your own home, or go out to a dance club. Listen to music that fits your mood and that you enjoy.\nIf you are angry, put on some music that reflects that anger and let your body move. Do the same thing is you feel happy, sad, or afraid. Try dancing to music that will help change your mood, such as dance to music that makes you feel empowered if you are afraid or to happy music if you are sad.\nAlso try classes if you want to dance in a more structured environment. There are dance studios that offer programs for beginners that don’t require a huge time commitment. Take a beginner class in hip hop, jazz, or ballet class, as long as it fits you and your personality best. <img> Write creatively. A great way to express yourself is through writing. Write poetry or short stories using imagery based on your authentic feelings and life. Focus on how you feel and just write. Let go of any expectations of perfection or even showing your writing to anyone else. Expressing yourself creatively is about you and taking the time to learn about who you are and the intricate person inside you.\nFreeing yourself by writing can be extraordinarily illuminating and give you rich insights into thoughts and feelings you may not even be aware you had inside you. <img> Sing. Singing is a great activity, even if you are not great at it. You can sing anywhere, such as in your car, in the shower, or in your living room. Leave any expectations of perceived talent or vocal mastery out of your mind and let your voice be heard. Tune in to that emotional place and sing songs that resonate with you.\nSing songs that honor your feelings, such as sadness, loss, anger, love, and happiness. Allow yourself to be yourself through song.\nIf singing is something that really makes you feel like you, you can take it out in the real world as well. Try karaoke or join a community singing group. Connect with music that makes you feel like you are expressing your life, your feelings, and yourself. <img> "
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"Keep the pig in a clean pen. Keep the pig clean. Keep the pig's snout and butt clean when it is exiting the pen. <img> Keep the pig in good condition. Exercise it regularly. Start walking to help the pig lose weight and stay in good condition.\nDo not allow the pig to become underweight or overweight. <img> Feed the pig a high-quality feed free choice at least 2 times a day. Depending on the feed, pick a high-protein feed. (This does not mean feed hormones.) <img> Handle your hog daily to get it used to a whip or pipe. Tap only on the hog's shoulder to the underarm area on each side. Try if possible to keep your pig's head up to make the top line of your pig look more even. Not too high though. <img> Train the pig in a larger pen or, if possible, at the place it will be shown, so it is used to being in a larger area. <img> Make sure your pig has been trained/exercised in a pen the size of the show ring, or as close as you can get. Pigs tend to get excited and run around their first time inside a large pen.\nNote that this will excitable behavior will occasionally happen even after you work with them. The best thing to do is just to walk past the judge, maintaining eye contact. Don't get upset. <img> ",
"Prepare before the show. Shear and bathe your hog. Do this a few days before the show so that the coat will come out smooth. <img> Enter the show class according to your hog's weight and breed. <img> ",
"Keep the hog between you and the judge while showing. Never put the whip, cane, or pipe in between the judge and the hog. <img> Keep your eyes on the judge and follow his/her instructions promptly. <img> Handle your pig with gentleness. Judges like a hog that handles softly.\nDon't hit your hog hard enough to make it whine, judges won't like that.\nFor showmanship, know the style the judge likes (if possible) and conform to it. <img> "
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How to Feel Loved | [
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"Build your self esteem. A lot of the time, people can love us with all their hearts and we will still feel unloved. Usually, this is because we have a hard time believing that someone else could love us because we can't love ourselves. If you feel unloved by others, the best place to start is to learn to love yourself first. Build your opinion of yourself by celebrating your positives and embracing your negatives. Stop holding yourself to an ideal of perfection and realize that you are fine just the way you are. <img> Build your self confidence. Self confidence is an extremely attractive quality in a person. When people see that you think you can take on the world and win, they begin to believe it too (and they love it!). Build your self confidence by taking on challenges in your life, speaking up for yourself, and doing things that make you proud of who you are. <img> Get help if you need it. Sometimes, our brains get sick. They don't work quite right and they need a little help feeling better again. If you think that maybe your problems are too big for you to handle, please get help. Like taking medicine for a cold, it's important to take care of your body by getting the professional help of a doctor. We here at wikiHow love each and every one of you and we want you to be happy. You do what you have to do to make that happen! <img> ",
"Understand what love looks like. Make sure you know what love really looks like. Sometimes, really horrible people in our lives will convince us that love looks different than it actually does. Don't let them get you confused: love should never hurt, love shouldn't feel one-sided, and love shouldn't feel conditional. <img> Look at how they act. Look at how the person or people that you love act. Do they say mean things to you? Do they physically hurt you? Do they blow you off when you really need them? Do they ignore you when you tell them how you feel? These are bad signs. If, however, they maybe don't say it but they do show it by being there for you, trying to avid hurting you, and never giving you reason to think they think less of you, they probably love you but are just bad at showing it. <img> Look at how you act. Are you carrying all the weight in a friendship or relationship? Do you do way more for them than they do for you? Do you shower them in kindness and you're just met with empty thank yous and no reciprocation? These are bad signs. If, however, you feel like you get out as much as you put in, things are probably okay. <img> Leave dead weights behind. If someone hurts you (physically or emotionally), or even if they're just more work than they're worth, don't keep them in your life. You don't need that. Leave them behind and get back out there. Find the friends and relationships that are fulfilling for you because you deserve it! <img> ",
"Be open about your feelings. This is hard, but this is the best way to stop the feeling of being unloved. Tell the people in your life that you love how you feel. Tell them that you're having problems. And when they say that they love you, take them at their word. Give them the opportunity to show it. Stop shutting them down or second-guessing their feelings. They probably do really love you. <img> Opening yourself to new love. You might not feel loved if you have a very specific idea of what love looks like or where it comes from. Take a look at how you define love and think about maybe redefining it. Love doesn't have to come from a romantic relationship, and it doesn't have to include expensive gifts, cards on birthdays, or meeting some list of required qualities. <img> Volunteer. A great way to help yourself feel loved is to give back to your community. Volunteering in your local area, anywhere from hospices to soup kitchens, can help you and your community a lot. People will appreciate all you do to help them and you'll find the love you're looking for while making an incredibly positive impact.\nThere are also organizations like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, if you want to help a child who also needs to feel loved. <img> Get a pet. A dog or cat is a great way to feel loved. Our pets love us and rely on us a lot. You can have a wonderful impact on an animal by taking in a rescue animal or even volunteering at a foster home. Especially if your area is low on no-kill shelters, this can be a really wonderful thing to do. <img> Find people like you. Finding a community of people that are just like you can be a wonderful way to feel loved. The internet has made that much easier than it used to be. Fan communities are an easy way to start making friends online. You can also make some new friends in real life too. Try taking a class in a subject that interests you from your local community center. <img> Join a church. Another option to help yourself feel loved is to join or get more involved in a church or other local religious group. Find one that shares your values and start attending regularly. You can even join a study group to help develop even closer relationships with your fellow parishioners. <img> Date someone new. If you really think a romantic relationship is what's best for you, you can try dating someone new if you're ready (emotionally) to be with another person. Just remember: you should never enter a relationship expecting that the other person will make all of your problems go away or think that you can't be happy unless you're in a relationship. These are not healthy ideas. If, however, you're ready for the hurdles of being with someone else, you can get a boyfriend or get a girlfriend. <img> "
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"Bank of America's app icon is red with their logo on it (a cross-hatched white flag symbol). If you have an Android phone, the flag itself will be red instead of white and there is no red background. <img> ",
"Enter your login ID and Passcode. Then, tap the \"Sign In\" button. If you've set up TouchID, you can use that instead. <img> ",
"The menu button has three dots in a horizontal configuration and says Menu underneath. This will bring up the settings for your account. <img> ",
"You'll find this between \"Alerts\" and the label for \"BankAmeriDeals\" (Bank of America's cash back program for cardholders). <img> ",
"If you have a debit card with a checking account there, you'll be presented with that card first. Otherwise, you'll be presented with all other lockable/unlockable cards in your name. If you have both, there should be a button that will allow you to switch the cards if needed.\nIf your card has a photo verification on it, don't worry if the cards don't match what they look like in real life. <img> ",
"Make sure the last four digits and name on the card graphic match the card you'd like to lock.\nIf the card matches a debit card to a checking account, the app will tell you which account it links to. But don't worry if you don't see the type and instead see a nickname you chose for the account online. <img> ",
"You'll find this below your virtual card.\nOn this screen, too, you'll find a link to the tool to order a new card, if you need to. <img> ",
"Read the page confirming what you can and can't do with a locked card. You should also look at the types of financial transactions that will still go through even when the card is locked. The locked card status will also apply to most virtual wallet cards, including Apple, Google or Samsung Pay virtual cards. <img> ",
"Doing so will lock the card until you are ready to unlock it. <img> ",
"To do this, tap the green switch to the right of the \"Lock your card\" label. Wait for the confirmation message \"Your card is unlocked and ready to use\" to appear. <img> "
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"Get some 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) wooden blocks. You can buy ones that are already pre-cut from the craft store. You can also buy a wooden beam at a hardware store and cut it yourself, or ask the store to do it for you. <img> Paint the blocks with acrylic, if desired. This is not completely necessary, but it will give the blocks a nice touch. You can paint them all one color, or multiple colors.\nConsider sanding the blocks lightly for a weathered effect. You can also apply a light coat of paint with a dry paintbrush instead for a streaked look. <img> Find 5 to 6 photos. You can glue a photo to every side, or you can leave the bottom part of the cube blank. You will be cropping the photos down, so make sure that the person in the photo is small and doesn't fill up the whole page. <img> Crop the photos down. If you painted the blocks, crop the photos down to 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) on each side. This way, you will get a nice, painted border all around the photos. If you did not paint the blocks, you can crop the photos down to 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) square, and cover the entire block.\nYou can crop the photos down using an image-editing program on your computer, or you can crop them by hand using a ruler and craft blade. <img> Coat one side of the block with a decoupage glue, such as Mod Podge. You can apply the glue using a paintbrush or foam brush. Make sure that the layer is thick. Don't worry if it looks white now; it will dry clear.\nYou can use a glossy, satin, or matte finish. <img> Press the photo into the glue. If you printed the photos on regular printer paper, be sure to smooth out any wrinkles. Make sure that the photo is centered. <img> Apply another layer of decoupage glue over the photo. Make sure that you apply the glue over the entire block face, from edge-to-edge. This will seal in the edges of the photo and prevent them from peeling away. <img> Continue applying the rest of the photos. At one point, you will need to stop and let the glue dry so that you can hold the block and continue working without getting your fingers sticky.\nBe sure to wipe away any streaks using your brush.\nMake sure that all of the photos are pointing in the same direction. <img> Let the glue dry. Once it is dry, you blocks are ready to display! Keep in mind that most decoupage glues are not water resistant, and may warp or bubble if they get wet. <img> ",
"Crop and flip your desired photo using an image editing program. Find a photo that you want to use on your computer. Crop it down to 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) on each side using an image editing program. Flip or reverse the image in the program. This way, when you go to transfer the photo, it won't come out mirrored.\nYou will be transferring the image using wax paper. This will give you a rustic, translucent result. You will see some of the original wood color and texture. <img> Attach a sheet of wax paper to a piece of printer paper. Place a piece of wax paper over a piece of regular 8½ by 11-inch (21.59 by 27.94-centimeter) printer paper. Fold the top edge of the wax paper over the top edge of the printer paper by ½ inch (1.27 centimeters). Tape the folded edge of the wax paper down. Do not tape the other side.\nThe wax paper should be roughly the same size as the printer paper: 8½ by 11 inches (21.59 by 27.94 centimeters).\nIt does not matter which side of the wax paper is facing up. Both sides are waxed. <img> Print the photo out using an ink jet printer. Make sure that you feed the paper so that the image gets printed directly onto the wax paper. The printer paper is there to help feed the wax paper into the printer. You will not be doing any actual printing on the regular paper.\nAvoid touching the image. The ink will still be wet. It will smear if you touch it. <img> Get a 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) wooden block. You can buy one that's already pre-cut from an arts and crafts store. You can also buy a wooden beam at a hardware store and cut it yourself, or ask the store to do it for you.\nMake sure that the wood is smooth and light-colored. This will ensure that your image comes out nice and clear. <img> Dampen the block using a wet towel. Pat the wood with a dry towel to absorb any excess water. This will help the ink transfer better and give you a darker, brighter image. Some people find that this causes the images to blur a little, however. If this bothers you, you can omit this step.\n\nNot dampening the block will result in a faint, faded image.\nYou can also use a damp sponge instead. Place the wax paper, image-side-down, onto the block. Be careful not to move the image once you set it down. If you do, the ink will smear. Let the printer paper flop over onto the table, so that the backside of the wax paper is visible. <img> Rub the back of the wax paper using a credit card. Hold the wax paper down firmly as you rub the back. Be sure to rub the entire image across the entire block, from edge-to-edge. When you are done rubbing, peel the wax paper away. You should have a printed image on your block. <img> Consider adding more images. When you are done, you can print off more photos, and transfer them to the other block faces in a similar manner. You can cover all six sides of the block, or leave some blank. Seal the wood. Wait for the wood and ink to dry completely. Next, spray the image using an acrylic sealer. Apply several light coats, allowing each coat to dry. Do not spray too heavily or hold the can too close to the block, as this may cause the ink to run.\nIf you covered all six sides of the block, let the other sides dry first before sealing the last one. <img> "
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"Take notice of physical signs. When your body goes into stress mode, you will likely start to experience certain physical signs. These might include:\nYour jaws are clenched and your muscles tense.\nYour head or stomach hurts.\nYour heart starts racing.\nYou sweat (even the palms of your hands are sweaty).\nYour face flushes.\nYour body or your hands shake.\nYou get dizzy. <img> Take notice of emotional signs. Anger is often accompanied by a flood of other emotions. After all, the amygdala, the center for emotions, is pumping out signals with all its might to meet a threat and ensure your survival. It isn't surprising that you can get a flood of other related emotions. These emotions are capable of sounding the alarms for the fight and flight response. In addition to anger, some emotions you might feel include:\nIrritation\nSadness\nDepression\nGuilt\nResentment\nAnxiousness\nDefensiveness <img> Count to ten. If you feel yourself getting angry and are experiencing the symptoms of anger listed above, you can tell yourself that you don't have to react right away. Counting can help you put off your feelings for the moment. It might feel a bit silly at first, but counting really can distract your long enough to calm down. Hold off on reacting and give yourself time to sort out your feelings. <img> Try deep breathing. Try to get some space to yourself for a bit. If you can, excuse yourself and go to the bathroom, a stairwell, or outside while you do this, and this will help you feel comfortable deep breathing to calm down.\nMindfulness allows you to slow down instead of reacting quickly.\nBreathe in for a count of four, hold for a count of four, and exhale for a count of four.\nMake sure you are breathing with your diaphragm rather than with your chest. When you breathe with your diaphragm, your belly extends out (you can feel it with your hand).\nDo this as many times as necessary until you start feeling calmer. <img> Repeat a calming word or phrase. Try saying something calming to yourself, such as, “Calm down,” or “Relax,” or “Take it easy.” Repeat this phrase over and over until you feel your anger start to dissipate. <img> Get a change of scenery. If you feel your blood boil, get out. Take a walk. Breathe deeply. If you are able to remove yourself from the situation, do it. By not having the thing or person that makes you mad in front of you, you can more easily calm down. <img> Try progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation is the process of tensing and relaxing your entire body in progressive stages. It is thought that by tensing your muscles yourself, you can release pent-up tension in your body. Here is an overview of this method:\nBreathe in for a count of four, hold for four, exhale for four. Keep breathing deeply.\nStart with the muscles in your head and face. Tighten as many muscles as you can in your face, head, mouth, and neck, and hold for twenty seconds, then release.\nThen work your way down the body, tensing and releasing your shoulders, arms, back (only if you don't have back problems), hands, stomach, legs, feet, and toes.\nNow wiggle your toes around, feeling the relaxation from your toes to your head.\nTake a few more deep breaths, and enjoy the feeling of relaxation. <img> Find something humorous to enjoy. If you can get yourself laughing, you can change the chemical reaction in your body. You can use your brain and imagination to create all sorts of ridiculous situations that can get you laughing, especially if it isn't mean-spirited or sarcastic humor.\nFor instance, say you're in a situation where your boss got mad at you about something. Instead of fuming about it at your desk, you can dissipate your own anger by imagining he has a fish head and he was yelling through his fish mouth. It is important, however, not to laugh or smirk if you're still in a conversation with your boss. This could make things worse.\nYou can even use this method if you lose your temper a lot. Using something to make you laugh will help you calm down for this moment. Then you can more effectively employ other methods, such as problem solving, to come up with a solution to the situation you're facing. <img> ",
"Examine what else is happening in your life. We might feel angry when we have a lack of control, whether it's physical or emotional. These common occurrences all have the potential to raise ire in people:\nPhysical discomforts: Feeling tired, hungry or in pain can make people angry and cranky.\nGoing through the grieving process: Anger is a part of the grieving process.\nDissatisfaction with your sex life, or your spouse is cheating on you.\nOther people's inconsiderate or rude behavior.\nDealing with addiction and withdrawal\nMedical reasons such as hormone fluctuations and illnesses.\nHaving a mental disorder: Anger can be part of the symptoms for many disorders.\nBeing in an unjust situation, such as being under the regime of an oppressive government, or being subjected to discrimination.\nBeing subjected to abusive situations, such as being bullied or humiliated.\nStress from the daily grind, such as meeting deadlines, putting up with traffic, dealing with disappointing outcomes, or not meeting one's goals or expectations.\nLoss of money or income, such as getting robbed or having money problems. <img> Rate your anger. Rating your anger can help you realize what type of events make you angry and the degree they make you angry. Some events might cause mild irritation, while others might trigger you wanting to blow your top. You don't really need an official anger scale. You can make your own, for instance, on a scale of one to ten, or zero to 100. You can use what works with you.\nTrack how often your anger spikes by writing down your anger rating in a journal. <img> Keep an anger journal. An anger journal will help you keep track of what events anger you and the degree to which they anger you. You should also track the surrounding events and environments that preceded your anger or occurred during your anger. Take note of how you react when you're angry, and the reactions of other people when you get angry. When you record in your journal, you can make the following observations:\nWhat provoked the anger?\nRate your anger.\nWhat thoughts occurred as you got angry?\nHow did you react? How did others react to you?\nWhat was your mood right before it happened?\nWhat symptoms of anger did you feel in your body?\nDid you want to leave, or did you want to act out, such as bang the door or hit something or someone, or did you say something sarcastic?\nWhat were your emotions immediately after the incident?\nWhat were your feelings a few hours after the episode?\nWas the episode resolved?\nKeeping track of this information will help you learn what situations and triggers your anger. Then, you can avoid those situations when possible. Or, you can predict when these situations may occur if they are unavoidable. <img> Identify your anger triggers. A trigger is something that happens or that you experience that brings on an emotion or a memory. Some common triggers for anger are:\nNot being able to control other people's actions.\nOther people disappointing you for not meeting your expectations.\nNot being able to control daily life events, such as traffic or things that get in the way of your progress.\nSomeone trying to manipulate you or take advantage of you.\nGetting mad at yourself for a mistake.\nBeing hungry, tired or stressed. <img> ",
"Make an anger management plan. Following a plan will help you gain control over your anger at the moment. The key is to gain control of your body's response first. Once you do this, you can work out what is bothering you and why. When you understand this, you can assertively express yourself to make sure you are expressing your anger in a productive way. It takes lots of practice and patience to deal with your feelings in a new, constructive way.\nHave a specific set of actions in mind for when you feel angry. For example, once you recognize that you are feeling angry, step outside for five minutes. Take some deep breaths and repeat a calming phrase to yourself. This process will help you defuse your anger. <img> Avoid \"all or nothing\" thinking. When a person is angry, he may tend to think, “Everything's ruined,” or “I'll never be able to do that.” This type of thinking reduces things to an all-or-nothing scenario because the person thinks that the problem is the end of the world. Avoid words and phrases that put situations in absolute terms. Stop framing things with “always” or “never.”\nInstead, think to yourself: “This situation is frustrating, but it's not the end of the world.” <img> Avoid situations that make you angry. Oftentimes, you can avoid angry outbursts by avoiding the situation that makes you angry. For example, if you know that you get angry at the morning traffic, try to leave at a different time, or take public transit. If you know you get angry because you skipped lunch, be diligent about eating properly. <img> Let go of grudges. When you harbor resentment against someone, your anger will only continue and become hard to control. Accept others for who they are. Focus on how you handle a situation, rather than how someone else handles it. Letting go of grudges will help you refocus your energy on more positive things. <img> Try exercising. Exercise can help dissipate anger. For adults and children, research shows that exercise helps with mood regulation and controlling emotions. Try exercising when you're in a mad moment, or use it daily to release aggression. <img> Reset your emotions with a good night's sleep. Getting a good night's sleep helps people regulate their emotions. Emotions are harder to control when we don't get enough sleep. One study showed that with only a few nights of disrupted sleep for teenage girls, their negative feelings increased as well as their anger.\nIf you are having trouble sleeping on a consistent basis, you should see your doctor. <img> Try meditation. Meditation has been shown to be effective in emotional regulation. It has a longer lasting effect on the amygdala, the center for emotion and the part of the brain where the stress response begins after a stressful or threatening event has been perceived. Start with deep breathing. You can also combine breathing with visualization tasks. Try this visualization exercise:\nWhen you breathe in, envision a golden-white light that relaxes you and makes you feel happy. Envision this white light spreading into your lungs and throughout your entire body. When you breathe out, breathe out muddy, dark colors which represent your angry, stressed out feelings.\nIf you feel like you have trouble meditating, don't worry. Meditation is a combination of deep breathing exercises, visualization, and performing mental tasks. But if you feel like it's difficult for you to sit long enough to meditate, or if you feel uncomfortable meditating, you can just begin with simply deep breathing. This will still initiate your body's calming response. <img> Don't get discouraged if you relapse. When people try something new, it doesn't always go perfectly. This can be true when you're learning new ways to deal with anger. The best way to deal with relapses in exploding with anger or reacting passive-aggressively is to look at what didn't work. It's part of the learning process. When you are able to look at what didn't work, you can adjust what you do for that anger trigger for the next time.\nMost of all, hang in there! Be happy for your smallest accomplishments, because each one of them is a step towards accomplishing your bigger goal, which is dealing with anger. <img> ",
"Focus on communicating assertively. Assertive communication emphasizes that both people in a conversation have important needs. To communicate assertively, give the facts without making accusations. \nFor example, you might say: “I was hurt and angry because it seems like you were belittling my project when you laughed during my presentation. I don't know what was going on, but it seems like you weren't paying attention or taking my hard work seriously. I could have just misunderstood what was going on. Can we talk and work this out?” <img> Be respectful. Using please and thank you is not only polite, but it also shows respect for other people. Your communications should convey requests rather than demands. In order to get respect, you have to give it. Then you will foster cooperation and reciprocal respect. This is the opposite of what happens with anger, where aggressive, passive, or passive-aggressive communications puts others at odds with you.\nYou can start your communications this way: “When you have the time, could you…” or “It would be a great help if you… Thanks, I appreciate it!” <img> Make communications clear. If you hem and haw and beat around the bush, or make general statements that are not specific, everyone involved will get frustrated. Instead, directly address the person you need to resolve your issue with. Make it clear what you would like to see happen. Be sure to put it in the form of a request.\nFor instance, if your coworker is speaking very loudly on the phone and it's difficult for you to do your work, you can state your request like this: “I have a request. Would you please lower the volume of your voice on the telephone? It's making it very difficult to concentrate on my work. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.”\nIf you had stated instead, “It's really difficult to get my work done with all the noise in this office” to everyone in the room, it's not specific. Moreover, it will most likely alienate all of your coworkers, and you probably won't get your problem solved. <img> Express your feelings well. When you figure out how you're feeling, convey the real feeling, like hurt, and keep judgment statements out of it.\nFor example, this is not an assertive way to express yourself: “I feel that you are an insensitive bore.” That is a judgment against another person (and not a very nice one at that).\nInstead, stick to things that pertain to you: “I feel that you are not being sensitive to my feelings when you read your paper instead of listening to what I'm trying to say.” <img> Aim for problem solving. Once you are able to recognize your anger triggers, you can slow down your anger and address anger-provoking thoughts. Then you will be able to shift your focus to problem solving. With problem solving, you are doing everything in your power to address the problem, figure out your own feelings regarding the situation, and express your feelings in the most productive way possible.\nFor example, you might get angry because your child got bad grades on his report card. To avoid having an angry outburst at your child, you should try to problem-solve. This will help you process through the situation.\nWork through your emotions by taking a few minutes to yourself, breathing deeply. As your head clears a bit, you can start thinking of solutions to this problem. You can strategize how you will talk to your child about his grades, emphasizing that you love him and support him. You can also think of solutions, such as getting him a tutor or enrolling him in a study skills class.\nYou might have to accept the fact that sometimes, there isn't a solution to the problem at hand. This is okay, because not everything in life can be tied up in a package with a neat little bow. Life's a lot messier than that. You can't control life, but you can control how you react towards it. <img> ",
"Enroll in an anger management program. Fortunately, anger management programs have been shown to have a high rate of success. The most successful programs help you understand your anger, give you short-term strategies to deal with your anger, and help you build skills.\nThere are a wide variety of options for anger management programs. For example, there are anger management programs available for teens, executives, police officers, and other populations of people who might be experiencing different types of anger for different reasons. <img> Try therapy. Therapy is a great way to find new ways of dealing and expressing anger. You can take your anger journal, for instance, and bring it to therapy with you.\nYour therapist will most likely use relaxation techniques to help you calm down in the middle of an anger episode. Your therapist will also help you deal with the thoughts that can trigger anger and find new ways to view your situations. Therapists will also help you with emotional coping skills and assertiveness communication training.\nYou may choose to see a psychotherapist who specializes in a person's history to resolve problems today, such as overcoming an abusive or neglectful childhood, or overcoming a tragic event. This can be very helpful in dealing with anger from past events.\nFind a therapist in your area by using the American Psychological Association's Psychologist Locator. <img> Ask your doctor about medication. Anger is often part of a different disorder, such as bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety. Drug therapy for anger will depend on the condition with which the anger is occurring. Taking the medications for the disorder could help the anger as well.\nFor example, if the anger is occurring with depression, anger could be treated along with other depression symptoms with antidepressants. If irritability is occurring as a part of generalized anxiety disorder, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Lexapro or Prozac might be used to treat the disorder. In the meantime, these drugs can help with your irritability.\nEach drug has side effects. For example, lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder. It has a very high rate of renal (kidney) complications. Being aware of the possible side effects will help you monitor for complications. It's very important to discuss these possibilities openly with your doctor.\nBe sure to talk about any addiction problems you have with your doctor. The last thing you need when you are struggling with alcohol, for instance, is to add another addiction. This should be discussed candidly with your doctor to help her decide the best medication to treat your anger and any other symptoms you might be having. <img> "
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"Right-click the desktop and select \"Screen Resolution\" or \"Display settings\". The option you'll see depends on your version of Windows. All of these lead to the same general window.\nIf you are using Windows XP, this won't work. Skip down to Step 5 of this section. <img> Find the \"Orientation\" menu. This should be located towards the bottom of the window. By default, it will say \"Landscape\" for most computers. Most graphics cards will allow you to rotate the screen using this menu.\nIf you don't see this menu, there may be something wrong with your drivers or your computer manufacturer may have disabled the option. Skip down to Step 4 for more ways to rotate the screen. <img> Select the orientation you want to use. There will be four options to choose from:\nLandscape - This is the default option for standard monitors.\nPortrait - This will rotate the display 90° to the right so that the right edge of the monitor is now the bottom of the display.\nLandscape (flipped) - This will flip your screen upside down so that the top edge of the monitor is now the bottom.\nPortrait (flipped) - This will rotate the display 90° the opposite, so that the left edge becomes the bottom of the display. <img> Try the shortcut keys (Intel). Some graphics card adapters support shortcuts to change the display orientation. You can use these shortcuts to quickly switch between orientation modes. These shortcuts are most likely to work if you are using an Intel integrated graphics adapter. For many users of Nvidia or AMD cards, these shortcuts will not work.\n\nCtrl+Alt+↓ - Flip the screen upside down.\n\nCtrl+Alt+→ - Rotate the screen 90° to the right.\n\nCtrl+Alt+← - Rotate the screen 90° to the left.\n\nCtrl+Alt+↑ - Return the screen to the standard landscape orientation. <img> Check your video card's control panel. Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics adapters typically install a control panel program that allows you to make adapter-specific adjustments. You can usually access this control panel from the menu tat appears when you right-click the desktop, but you may have to find it in the Start Menu or the Windows Control Panel.\nLook for the \"Rotate\" or \"Orientation\" option. In the Nvidia control panel, look for the \"Rotate display\" option in the left menu. In the AMD Catalyst Control Center, you can find the \"Rotation\" menu in the Desktop Properties section. For Intel, you can find the \"Rotation\" selector in the \"Display Settings\" menu. <img> Create rotation shortcuts (AMD). If you are using an AMD or ATI card, the Catalyst Control Center software allows you to create keyboard shortcuts for screen rotation.\nRight-click on your desktop and select \"Catalyst Control Center\".\nClick the \"Preferences\" button and select \"Hotkeys\".\nSelect \"Display Manager\" from the drop-down menu, and then set the key combinations you want to use for the different rotation options. The key combinations in Step 4 are not typically used for other functions, making them a good choice.\nMake sure to check the boxes to enable your new hotkeys. <img> Update your drivers if you don't have any rotation options. If you aren't seeing any rotation options and the shortcut keys aren't working, you may be able to enable the function by updating your video card drivers. You'll want to download the latest drivers directly from the manufacturer instead of using Windows Update.\nAMD and Nvidia have hardware detection tools that will automatically detect the graphics card you are using and provide the latest drivers. You can run these tools from their driver download pages, or you can search for your specific model if you know it.\nIf you want to look up what model graphics adapter you have, press ⊞ Win+R and type dxdiag. Click the \"Display\" tab to see your graphics adapter manufacturer and model. <img> Understand that the computer manufacturer can disable screen rotation. This option is not actually provided by Windows; it is up to the hardware manufacturer to enable it. Most computers have it enabled, but your computer may not support rotating the screen. Laptops are the most common victims of losing the ability to rotate the screen. <img> ",
"Click the Apple menu and select \"System Preferences\". You can only rotate external displays, and the display must support rotations (not all do). If you are running older versions of OS X, you can attempt to force the built-in display to rotate, but this does not work in newer versions. <img> Click the \"Displays\" option. This will show all of your connected displays <img> Select your external display. Select your external display from the available displays.\nIf you want to try to rotate an internal display, such as on a MacBook or iMac, see Step 6. <img> Set the \"Rotation\" menu to the option you want in the \"Display\" tab. You can select 90°, 180°, or 270°. These represent how many degrees the display will rotate to the right. <img> Check that mirroring is not enabled. If all of your screens rotate when you enable rotation on one of them, mirroring may have been enabled. This makes all of the screens mimic each other. Click the \"Arrangement\" tab and uncheck the \"Mirror Displays\" box. <img> Attempt to rotate a built-in monitor (OS 10.9 and below). If you are using Mavericks or earlier, you can attempt to force a built-in display to rotate by opening a special version of the Displays menu. Make sure System Preferences is closed before proceeding. Do not attempt this in OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or later, as it can result in a serious error.\nClick the Apple menu and select System Preferences.\nPress and hold ⌘ Cmd+⌥ Opt and click the \"Displays\" option.\nYour built-in display should have a rotation menu available. <img> "
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"Feel the beat. Bachata is an 8-beat dance (like the Salsa). Bachata music has four beats per measure. At its most basic, bachata has dancers move left for one four-beat measure, then right for the next. Listen to the music and try to find the pulsing beat. Modern electronic bachata music usually has some form of synth percussion hitting every beat, which makes the beat easy to find. Traditional bachata music can have slightly more complex percussion, but usually still have beats that are easy to \"feel\".\nHere's an example of how you'll count your steps during a basic bachata: (Stepping to the left) 1, 2, 3, (4), (stepping to the right) 5, 6, 7, (8), (stepping to the left) 1, 2, 3, (4), etc.. The 4th and 8th beats are marked in parentheses because these beats are often counted silently.\nIn terms of modern \"pop\" bachata, you might want to check out the work of modern Latino artists like Prince Royce, Anthony Santos, Aventura, Don Omar, and Maite Perroni. These artists are influenced by bachata and many record songs in modernized bachata style. Try starting with \"Creiste\" by Anthony Santos.\nOlder, more traditional bachata artists may be slightly more obscure today, owing to the popularity of their \"pop\" counterparts. Try checking out artists like Yoskar Sarante, Frank Reyes, and Joe Veras. The song \"Intentalo Tu\" by Joe Veras is a great bachata tune with a semi-traditional flavor.\nHowever, the best option is to have a personal teacher who can teach you in a learning style that is most suitable for you. <img> Step to the left. Begin with both your feet together. Count the beat of the music: 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4. When you're ready, start by stepping to the left with your left foot on beat 1. Then, bring your right foot to your left foot on beat 2. Step left with your left foot again on beat 3, then finally, raise your right foot off the ground slightly on beat 4. <img> Notice the motion in your hips. You may have noticed that by raising your right foot off the ground slightly, you were forced to jut your hips out to the right. This is perfect - eventually, the effect you want to create is that of a continuous, rolling motion in your hips. As you continue to dance, be conscious of the motion of your hips. <img> Repeat your steps in the opposite direction. Don't stop! Plant your right foot on the ground on the next beat 1, stepping to the right. Then, just mirror the motions you've already made in the opposite direction: bring your left foot to your right on beat 2, step right on beat 3, and raise your left foot slightly on 4. Your hips should jut to the left now. <img> Keep time and repeat. Practice these basic steps until you think you have a sense for the basic pulse of bachata. As you dance, keep your knees slightly bent (obviously bending your knee more when you raise your foot) and try to keep a slight rhythmic swaying motion in your hips.\nIn bachata, as with many forms of Latin dance, the swaying motion in the hips is typically more pronounced in the female partner than in the male partner.\nIf you think this is too simple, don't worry - the bachata is about to get much more interesting. <img> ",
"Ask your partner to dance. Knowing how to graciously accept either a \"yes\" or a \"no\" is essential for avoiding awkwardness at clubs, parties, Quinceañeras, and other places where you may want to do the bachata. In traditional bachata, men ask women to dance. The instructions below assume a traditional situation, however, today, it's perfectly acceptable for women to do the asking.\nGentlemen - when you want to dance with someone, be direct, yet courteous. Approach your potential partner directly, offer her your hand (palm up) and say something short and to-the-point along the lines of \"Hey, would you like to dance?\" If she accepts, great! Take her hand and move to the dance floor. If, for any reason, she doesn't want to, politely acquiesce with a short acknowledgement like \"oh, OK. No problem,\" then move on.\nLadies - when you're asked to dance, reply graciously but honestly. If you do want to dance, simply say \"I'd love to\", then take your partner's hand and proceed to the dance floor. If you don't, decline politely, briefly and honestly explaining why you'd rather not. For instance, you might say something like, \"Oh, I wish I could, but my heels are killing me.\" <img> Hold your partner. In Bachata, there are two basic positions for holding your partner - open position and closed position. Open position puts more space between the two partners, as they make contact only through their hands. Open position allows more space and flexibility when it comes to advanced moves like turns. Closed position, on the other hand, is somewhat more intimate, as it involves an arm draped across the lady's back and slight-to-strong contact between the two partners' bodies. Closed position is more common in modern clubs and dance halls owing to cramped floor space. See below for instructions on both positions:\nGentlemen:\nFor open position, keep your arms loose and relaxed. Offer your lady partner both palms, facing up. She'll gently place her hands in yours - allow them to rest there. Don't grab with your thumbs. Both your and your partners' elbows should be bent at your sides, which will put your bodies about a foot or two apart.\nFor closed position, wrap your arm around your lady's body so that your palm is resting roughly in the middle of her back. She will drape her arm over yours, resting her hand near your shoulder. Using your unoccupied arm (which is called your \"leading arm\"), hold her other hand out to the side at about shoulder or chest height, keeping both of your elbows bent. Don't interlock fingers - your hands should be held palm-on-palm, with the back of your hand facing out. As you dance, use your outstretched hand to lead your partner, gently guiding her upper body in the direction you're moving.\n\nLadies:\nFor open position, keep your arms loose and relaxed. Lay your hands palms-down in your partner's. Remember to keep your elbows bent to allow flexibility and ensure you're somewhat close to your partner.\nFor closed position, when your partner wraps his arm around your back, lay your arm over his and rest it near his shoulder. Allow your partner to hold your other hand - the back of your hand should be facing towards you, while the back of his should be facing out. Keep your elbows bent and remember to keep a palm-palm hand hold (don't interlock fingers). <img> Step with your partner. Practice simply moving in time to the music with your partner. You may find that coordinating your movements so that you both step on the beat is harder than you first thought! Regardless of whether you're in open or closed position, both partners perform basically the same \"left four beats, right four beats\" motion described above. However, realize that, since both partners are facing each other, one partner will be stepping in the opposite direction as described.\nTraditionally, in bachata, the man leads, so, if you're a lady, you can just follow in the direction of his motion, whether that means stepping to the right or to the left first. <img> Incorporate back-and-forth motion. As your bachata skill improves and you begin dancing with partners, you'll want to move away from the basic left-and-right bachata steps and towards a more advanced, versatile step pattern that uses back-and-forth movements as well. These back and forth movements are done almost identically to the left-and-right movements - in other words, you'll step forward three beats and pop your hips on beat four, then step backward 3 beats and pop your hips on beat four, lather, rinse, and repeat. As the leading partner steps forward, the following partner steps back with the corresponding foot.\nFor beginners, try moving through the basic left-and-right bachata steps twice, then doing a back-and-forth motion twice, then switching back to the left-and-right motion and repeating. Your steps should be as follows:\n(To the left) 1, 2, 3, (4) (To the right) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the left) 1, 2, 3, (4) (To the right) 1, 2, 3, (4)\n(To the front) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the back) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the front) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the back) 1, 2, 3, (4)\n(To the left) 1, 2, 3, (4), (To the right)... and so on.\n\nNote - because, in traditional bachata, the male partner leads, the (to the front) direction refers to his point of view. The female (or following) partner will step back as the leading partner steps forward, and vice versa. <img> Add turns. One of the most essential partner moves done in bachata is the turn. In the most basic variation of this move, the male partner raises his arm, allowing the woman to complete a full turn in time to the music, then both partners return to normal dancing without missing a beat. Follow the instructions below to do a basic turn:\nGentlemen - As you dance, mentally count out the beat (1, 2, 3, 4). On beat 4, begin to raise your leading arm over your partner's head and begin to release your other arm's grip (as a reminder, in closed position, the leading arm is the outstretched one, rather than the one wrapped around your partner's back). On beat 1 of the next measure, your partner will begin to turn in a circle under your arm, gently holding on to your leading arm as she does so. She will finish turning on beat 3 so that on beat 4 you'll both be dancing in sync again and you'll be able to move together in the opposite direction on the next beat 1.\nLadies - feel your partner's leading arm begin to rise on beat 4. Keep holding onto your partner's leading arm, but release your grip on your partner's shoulder with your other arm and move under the curve of his leading arm. On beat 1, start to turn in a circle under his leading arm. Try to finish turning on beat 3 so that you can hit beat 4 in the \"normal\" dancing position and step together in the opposite direction on beat 1. <img> Pay attention to your partner. Above all else, bachata is supposed to be a way for two people to have fun. Both men and women should try to give their partner their full attention. At the simplest level, this means looking at your partner while you dance, not at the floor (and especially not at other people you'd like to dance with). However, this also applies to the way you dance:\nPay attention to your partner's movements. if you're leading, make sure your partner is keeping up with you. If you're following, try to match your partner's directions and predict which way he'll go next.\nWhen your partner does a glamorous move like a spin or a turn, give your partner the attention s/he deserves. Generally, unless you're doing a special synchronized two-person move, you shouldn't do your own moves while your partner is doing his or hers. <img> ",
"Get your whole body in motion. Bachata shouldn't be a dreary shuffle - it should be an upbeat, energetic dance. As your bachata skill grows, try to incorporate more of your body into your basic step patterns. For instance, rather that keeping your upper body mostly straight, try moving your arms in a pumping motion and twisting slightly as you move. Try bending your knees and popping your hips more than you normally would for a low, sensual swaying motion. Eventually, when you're comfortable, the bachata should naturally become a whole-body activity. <img> Add bachata urbana flavor. At most modern dance clubs, you'll encounter a casual, modernized version of bachata, rather than the formal, traditional version. This version of the dance, called \"bachata urbana\", incorporates a wide variety of added moves and minor variations to give bachata an updated, modern feel. Below are instructions for two bachata urbana moves that can give your dance routine some modern flair.\nThe slide - This move is usually performed when you would normally be stepping in the opposite direction as the leading arm (typically, this arm is the leading partner's left arm, so this means you'll do this move when you'd normally step to his right). To do this move, mentally count the beat of the music (1, 2, 3, 4). On beat 4 of the \"to the left\" measure, the leading partner raises his leading arm so that his hand and his partner's are above their heads. On beat 1 of the \"to the right measure,\" he drops his leading hand to below the waist, takes a big step back with his rear leg, and slides backward until beat 4. The following partner mirrors his movements.\nThe male turn - This move allows the leading male partner to enjoy a flashy turn for a change. The male turn works especially well right after a traditional female turn, so we'll assume you've just \"caught\" your turning partner on beat 4. On beat 1, start to turn in front of your partner - she doesn't need to raise her hand over you like you would while she's turning. As you turn, she should keep her elbows bent and her hands out in front of her. This way, as you turn, you can grab her non-leading arm with your leading arm so that, for a brief moment, you're both holding hands and facing the same way with your back to her front. Continue turning and \"catch\" her hands as you normally would on beat 3 so that on beat 4 you're dancing in sync again. <img> Add complex footwork. When two experienced bachata dancers dance with each other, they're unlikely to be content with the basic \"left, right, front, back\" steps for long. As you grow as a bachata dancer, for added challenge and entertainment, you'll probably want to start throwing new, more complex footwork patterns into your repertoire. Here are just a few ideas you may want to practice:\nHeel steps. Typically, on the fourth beat of each measure, you'll raise your foot slightly and roll your hips to the side. Instead, try kicking your foot out slightly so that its heel touches the ground and its toes are raised. You may need to bend your knees slightly to do this comfortably. The end result should be somewhat subtle - not an exaggerated \"Cossack dance\" kick, but slight variation on your normal step.\nTwisting. Instead of stepping back and forth, spend a measure twisting with your partner. Bend your knees slightly more than usual, then twist your hips and legs side to side to the beat of the music. Try varying between twisting twice per measure (once every two beats) and twisting four times per measure (once every beat).\nLeg-crosses. This move incorporates several kicks followed by a quick turn for a dazzling effect. Step to the side as you normally would for three beats. On beat 4, raise your leg slightly more than normal in preparation for a kick. On beat 1, keeping your upper body upright, gently kick out in front of you. Your leg should swing back on beat 2. Kick out again on beat 3, then, on beat four, cross your kicking leg across your stationary leg and plant it on the ground. Use your momentum to complete a full turn on beats 1, 2, and 3 of the next measure so that you're back in your \"normal\" position on beat 4. <img> "
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"Choose a moisturizing conditioner. Moisturizing conditioner is ideal for most African hair, especially if the hair is dry and brittle, and breaks easily when brushed. (If the hair stretches before breaking, read the instructions for protein conditioning, below.) The \"moisturizing\" label on the front is a good start, but it's best to look at the ingredients list and instructions:\nIngredients that contain protein should be avoided in a moisturizing conditioner. This includes amino acids, casein, cholesterol, collagen, keratin, oat flour, and panthenol.\nIf the directions say to leave on for 2-5 minutes and rinse, this is not a deep conditioner. Look for a product intended to be left on for at least 15–20 minutes. <img> Purchase a leave-in conditioner. A leave-in conditioner will keep your hair in good shape between washing sessions. Buy one in addition to the other treatment(s) you selected.\nA moisturizing leave-in conditioner is usually the best choice for African hair. <img> Consider a steam treatment. Now that you've selected your product, decide which type of treatment to use. One option is a steam treatment, which lifts and opens the cuticles on the hair strand, allowing your hair to absorb more conditioner. This is ideal for dry, brittle hair, but more than two steam treatments a month may cause hygral fatigue. Here's a step by step explanation:\nWash you hair and gently squeeze it until damp, but not soaking wet.\nRub in deep conditioner. Focus on the ends, which are the weakest point, but condition all the way to the roots as well. Do not apply on the scalp.\nSit under the hair steamer for one complete cycle. If you don't own one, wrap hair in a hot, wet towel and cover with a plastic bag or shower cap for 15-20 minutes.\nRinse out conditioner with cold water. This closes the cuticle layer again, laying them flat to seal conditioner in and let strands glide past each other with minimal tangling. This also gives the hair a nice sheen.\nApply a moisturizing leave-in conditioner, then style. <img> Trap heat overnight instead. Many people find this method uncomfortable, but it's a good choice if you have dry, coarse, brittle hair. Also, this method can be used more often than the steam treatment without causing damage. Apply as follows, starting in the late evening:\nWash hair and squeeze until damp.\nApply moisturizing conditioner. Never use a conditioner that contains protein, as this can harden the hair and break it if left in longer than instructed on the label.\nCover with the thermal cap. If you don't have a thermal heat cap, use a plastic cap covered in a beanie or bandana.\nSleep with the cap on.\nCold rinse in the morning and apply a moisturizing conditioner before styling. <img> ",
"Check your hair strength. Protein adds strength to damaged hair, especially hair treated with relaxers, bleach, or other harsh chemical treatments. However, they can also dry out your hair. Brush your hair and watch how the strands snap to find out whether protein will help or hurt:\nIf your strands stretch, then break, you need more protein.\nIf your hair snaps off easily without stretching, look for conditioners that do not contain protein. <img> Find a protein deep conditioner. Protein-heavy conditioners may be sold as \"hair mayonnaise\" or \"protein conditioner.\" For a more accurate choice, check the ingredients. Conditioner ingredients with protein include amino acids, casein, cholesterol, collagen, keratin, oat flour, and panthenol. Of course, anything with the word \"protein\" in it is another good choice. <img> Dampen hair. Wash your hair, then gently squeeze it to remove excess moisture. Do not rub with the towel, which can cause damage. <img> Apply the conditioner. Rub the product into your hair. The ends are usually most in need of strengthening, but rub all the way to your roots as well. You do not need to apply this to your scalp. <img> Heat with a thermal cap or bonnet dryer. There are three different ways to \"cook\" a protein treatment into your hair:\nCover with a thermal cap.\n\nOr cover with a plastic cap covered by a beanie or bandana. (This is essentially a homemade thermal cap.)\n\nOr cover with a plastic cap, then sit under a bonnet dryer. The plastic cap is necessary to avoid damage. <img> Leave in according to label instructions. Always follow instructions that come with your protein treatment. Leaving it in too long will create hard, brittle hair, defeating the purpose. <img> Rinse with cold water. Seal in the product with a cold rinse. <img> Finish with a moisturizing leave-in conditioner. Protein can dry out your hair, so restore lost moisture with a moisturizing conditioner. Make sure this contains no protein. <img> ",
"Wash your hair with lukewarm water. Hot water makes the hair even curlier and more unmanageable. <img> Let an egg sit in your hair. Beat the egg, then massage it in thoroughly. Cover your hair with a plastic bag or a shower cap. Leave this in for about half an hour to feed your hair vital nutrients. Wash the egg out of your hair.\nBecause eggs contain protein, this treatment may not be ideal for weak hair that stretches and breaks when brushed. <img> Massage in oil. You can use just about any kind of vegetable oil, but coconut oil and jojoba oil are recommended. Pour enough oil to fill about ¼ of a tea cup (about ⅛ measuring cup or 30mL). Massage this into your hair, replace the shower cap, and move on to the next step. This will soften your hair to a healthy, supple texture.\nYou can use sunflower oil or other cooking oils, but these may smell bad.\nYou can even use an avocado if you have no oil. <img> Steam the hair. This will \"cook\" the oil into your hair, restoring shine and flexibility. At the salon, all you need to do is sit under the dryer. At home, sit on a chair and let your head hang backwards with your hair over a bucket of boiling water. Either way, this takes about 30 minutes. <img> Rinse with warm water. Add a few drops of vinegar to the water to reduce dandruff. <img> Blow dry. You need low heat setting to dry African hair so that hair does not become brittle. To dry quickly and effectively, clip your hair into several segments. For each segment, comb out and blow dry lines of hair one by one. Finish the whole segment before moving on to the next. <img> Oil the hair with glycerin. Glycerin is the best of the best when it comes to African hair. This last step will protect your hair from breakage. What you have in the end is a head full of fluffy, shiny, kinky hair!\n\nBraid your hair afterward to help your hair grow. <img> "
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"Contact a police department or pharmacy to see if they have drug disposal boxes. Many police departments and pharmacies have drop boxes where you can anonymously put expired or unused medication when you don’t need it anymore. Call their locations and ask them if they offer medication drop-off services. Find out if they have any restrictions on the type of medication they accept and what processes you need to follow before you drop the medication off.\nYou may be able to find a list of drop-off locations on your city’s Department of Health website.\nMany times, you’ll need to keep the medication in its original container when you dispose of it.\nMany pharmacies have secure and anonymous disposal kiosks that you can safely drop your medication into. Remove any labels that have your personal information on them before putting the medicine inside.Warning: Some drop boxes don’t allow you to throw away liquid medication so be sure to double-check the list of what’s allowed. <img> Call a hospital or clinic to check if they offer safe drug disposal. Hospitals and clinics are usually required to accept expired or unused drugs so they can destroy or dispose of them properly. Contact the information line for your nearest hospital and discuss your options with them. If they’re able to take back your medication, bring the container to the hospital as soon as you’re able so you don’t have to worry about keeping it in your home.\nOnly return liquid chemotherapy drugs to a hospital so you don’t expose other people to any chemicals. <img> Go to a sponsored drug take-back event to get rid of medication safely. Many large cities offer drug take-back events through the Department of Health or Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) so you can anonymously get rid of unwanted or expired medication. Check with your city’s website to see when take-back events occur in your area. Keep the medication in a hard-to-reach area until the event so pets or kids are unable to access it.\nThere are usually 2 take-back events annually, but there may be more depending on your location.\nYou can dispose of expired or unused prescription or over-the-counter medication at a take-back event.\nSmaller cities may not have sponsored take-back events. If not, look for another drop-off location in your area. <img> Mail your medications into a disposal site. Many pharmacies, such as Costco, CVS, and Rite Aid sell paid postage envelopes that allow you to mail in your prescriptions. Seal your medications inside of the envelope and send them through your regular mail service. Your medication will go directly to the disposal site so it’s gotten rid of safely.",
"Plan on throwing away the medication right before collection day. Leaving medication inside your garbage can make it easier for people to dig through the trash and find it. Keep the medication on a high shelf so pets or children can’t reach it. Choose the night before or the morning of collection day to reduce the risk of others getting into the medication.\nContact your city’s waste management service if you aren’t sure when your garbage is regularly collected. <img> Cross off any personal information from the prescription label. Use a black permanent marker to cross off your name, address, and prescriber’s name on the label. Go over the area multiple times until you aren’t able to see or read any of the information on the label. Cover the name of the prescription as well so people don’t know what it is, which will deter them from trying to steal it from the trash.\nYou can try to rip the label off of the bottle, but it may still leave scraps or residue on the bottle.\nYou don’t need to cross off any information on over-the-counter medication. <img> Add water to the medication if it thickened. Some thicker liquid medication may dry up or solidify in the bottle if it’s left for a long time. Fill a quarter of the bottle with water from your sink before putting the cap back on. Shake the bottle vigorously to help break apart the dried-out liquid so you can easily pour it out of the bottle.Tip:If the medication still doesn’t come out or liquefy, try breaking it apart with a spoon, fork, or stir stick. <img> Pour the medication into a resealable plastic bag. Hold a resealable plastic bag over a countertop or sink so you don’t spill the medication anywhere. Open the medication bottle and slowly pour the contents into the bag. Empty the entire container into the bag and shake out as much from the bottle as you can. Once you empty the medication, you can throw the bottle away in your trash.\nNever leave the medication in its original packaging since it will be easier for people to find or steal from your trash.\nDo not recycle the medication bottle when you’re finished since it had contaminants in it. <img> Mix inedible material with the medication. Mixing your unused or expired medication with another material deters animals or other people from ingesting it. Put in a few spoonfuls of something like cat litter, used coffee grounds, dirt, or ash into the bag and mix it together with the medication. Once you thoroughly combine the material and medication, seal the bag tightly so it doesn’t open.\nYou can also add salt or flour to disguise the medication.\nAdding material will help hide the medicine so others don’t know what’s inside the bag. <img> Place the bag in an opaque container so it’s not visible. Choose a small box or plastic container with a lid that you can easily fit the bag into. Make sure the bag stays sealed or else the container could easily leak the contents. Put the lid on the container or close the box before taping it shut so it’s harder to get into.\nAvoid using a food container since it’s more likely someone going through your trash will get into your medicine. <img> Take the container out with your regular trash. Set the container inside of your trash bin and tie the back closed so no one can easily access the contents. Put the trash in an outdoor trash bin or dumpster on waste collection day so your medication is thrown away without the risk of someone getting into it. <img> "
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"Open a web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet. You can get to Google from any web browser, including Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. If your phone or tablet has the Google app (a multicolored \"G\" icon in the app list), you can open that instead to reach Google without using your web browser.\n\nAndroid: If you have a Samsung phone or tablet, tap the icon labeled Internet or Samsung Internet. If you have another model, tap Chrome, Browser, Web, or something similar.\n\niPhone and iPad: Tap the Safari icon, which looks like a compass, at the bottom of the home screen to launch your web browser.\n\nKaiOS: Open Browser, which is the window you use to access the internet.\n\nMac: Your computer comes with the Safari web browser. You can launch it by clicking the compass icon on the Dock, which usually runs along the bottom of the screen.\n\nWindows 10: Your PC comes with Microsoft's Edge browser. You can open it by clicking the Windows logo at the bottom-left corner of the screen, and then clicking the Microsoft Edge tile on the menu.\n\nWindows 8 and earlier: You can use Internet Explorer to browse the web. You'll find its blue \"e\" icon in your Start menu. <img> Type www.google.com into the address bar. The address bar is the bar that runs along the top of the web browser. If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the address bar to spring open the keyboard and start typing. On a computer, click the address bar to start typing.\nIf you're using the Google app on your phone or tablet, skip to Step 4.\nSome browsers, including Chrome, Safari, and KaiOS Browser, also allow you to type your search terms directly into the address bar instead of having to browse to Google's website first. Other browsers may default to other search engines, such as Microsoft Edge with Bing. <img> Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. If you're using a phone or tablet, select Search, Enter, or Go instead. Your web browser will now load Google's homepage. <img> Type what you're looking for into the typing area. For example, if you're looking for a place to eat in Oakland, you could type \"best restaurants in Oakland.\"\nYou can search for individual words (\"veganism,\" \"Bermuda\"), phrases (\"tropical storms of 1998,\" \"monstera plant care\"), questions (\"how many people live in Oregon?\", \"how much water should I drink?\"), and more.\nIf you're more comfortable speaking your search terms, click or tap the microphone icon (or to launch Search by Voice, follow the on-screen instructions to give Google access to your microphone, and then say aloud what you're looking for. <img> Click Google Search or tap the magnifying glass. This searches for the text you entered and displays the results in a list. <img> Click or tap a result to view it. If you've found a website, image, video, or other information that looks like what you want, click or tap it to open in your browser. To return to the list of search results, click or tap your browser's back button (usually a left-arrow at the top-left corner).\nSearch results appear differently depending on what you're looking for. For example, if you searched for a word that appears in the dictionary, you may find the definition and usage information at the top of the results. If you searched for a specific location, a map might appear.\nIf you scroll down through the first page and don't find what you're looking for, click or tap Next at the bottom to move to the next page of results. The most relevant results are usually on the first few pages of search results. <img> Rephrase your search to get different results. If you don't see the sort of information you're looking for, just edit what you typed in the blank at the top of the screen and try again. You can always make your search more specific, or even more broad if the results are too narrow.\nFor example, instead of searching \"best restaurants in Oakland,\" you could try \"best Chinese food in Oakland 2020\" instead.\nTo learn about getting better search results, see the Refining the Results method. <img> ",
"Use search engine operators to get the right results. Search engine operators are special characters understood by search engines to help you be more specific about what you're looking for. Here are some examples:\nIf a set of words belongs together in a phrase, such as a quote or a certain type of object, put quotes (\") around them so Google knows to only search for exact matches. This is great for when you know a few lyrics to a song and want to search them to find the song's name.\nType a minus sign (-) in front of a word that you want to omit from your search results. For example, if you want to search \"nano\" but don't want results for the iPod Nano, you would search for nano -iPod.\nCommon words, such as \"how\" and \"the,\" are usually overlooked during a Google search. If these words are essential to your search, put a plus (+) symbol in front of them.\nTo search social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, put an @ symbol before the search term. For example, @wikihow.\nIf you'd only like to see results from a certain website, put site: in front of your search terms. For example, if you want to search for \"iOS 13\" on wikiHow, you would type: site:wikiHow.com \"iOS 13\".\nTo find an item in a certain price range, use this syntax: synthesizer $300..$700. This example would display synthesizers that cost between $300 and $700. <img> Choose which type of results to see. Depending on what you're looking for, you have the option of seeing only specific types of results, such as just images, videos, or news articles, using the options at the top of the results page. Here's how:\nClick or tap Images at the top of the results page to display only images that match what you entered.\nCheck out this wikiHow to learn how to do a reverse image search on Google.\nClick or tap Videos to see a list of videos on various websites, including YouTube, that match your search terms.\nClick or tap News to see news articles from major news sources about what you're looking for.\nClick or tap Books to see a list of books about the subject.\nFor more about using Google's Books search feature, see this wikiHow.\nOther options, such as Maps, Flights, and Finance can be used with certain relevant information as well. For example, if you entered an address, you could click Maps' to view it on a map, or Flights to make travel plans to that location. <img> Display results from a specific time period. If you only want to see results from the past 24 hours, past year, or another period of time, perform the following steps:\nSelect Tools or Search Tools. If you're on a computer, you'll see the Tools link at the top of the page above the results. On a phone or tablet, you'll usually have to swipe left across the link bar above the results (the bar that says ALL, NEWS, VIDEOS, and IMAGES) and tap SEARCH TOOLS at the end.\nClick or tap the Any Time menu.\nSelect a different duration of time. The page will refresh to display only results from the selected time period.\nClick or tap Clear at the top to clear your time filter. <img> Specify filters when searching for images or videos. If you're doing an image or video search, here's how you can use filters to specify things like quality, size, duration, and more:\nSelect Tools or Search Tools at the top of your Image or Video search results. Several menus will appear.\nIf you're searching for videos, use the drop-down menus at the top to specify the duration (length), source (e.g., YouTube, Facebook), or whether you only want to see closed-captioned videos.\nIf you're searching for images, use the drop-down menus at the top to specify image size, type, colors, and usage rights.\nIf you need more control over which images are returned in your image search, try Google's Advanced Image Search. <img> ",
"Search from https://www.google.com/advanced_search for the most precise search results. Google's Advanced Search page lets you specify dozens of search parameters on a single form. You can access this site in any web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet. <img> Enter your search terms in the \"Find pages with\" section. This is the section at the top of the form. You don't have to fill out every box—just the ones that are important to your search.\nFor \"all these words,\" type important words in your search. You'll only see search results that contain every word you type into this box.\nFor \"this exact word or phrase,\" enter a phrase or a sentence exactly as it should appear. Only websites that match the exact way you type the phrase or sentence will be returned as search results.\nUse \"any of these words\" if you're willing to see results that contain a certain word OR another word.\nUnder \"none of these words,\" enter any words you don't want to appear on the pages in your search results.\nFor \"numbers ranging from,\" type in any numbers in a range you want to view. This is good for when you're searching for prices or sizes. <img> Narrow your results in the bottom section. Now you can specify some filtering options for your results list. Again, you don't have to select all of the options—just the ones you need to narrow your search.\nUse the \"Language\" menu to specify a language for your search results.\nUse the \"Region\" menu to see pages that were published in a certain country or area.\nThe \"Last Update\" menu lets you specify the age of the pages you're willing to see in the results.\nEnter a web address in the \"Site or domain\" blank if you only want to view results from a specific website.\nIn the \"Terms appearing\" blank, select where you want the search terms to show up on the page, such as the web page's title or within the article's text.\nUse the \"SafeSearch\" menu to control whether adult content can appear in the results.\nThe \"File Type\" menu lets you specify file formats, such as PDFs and Word DOC files.\n\"Usage rights\" is helpful for when you want to filter results based on license status. <img> Click the blue Advanced Search button. It's at the bottom of the form. Your search results will now appear with the filters you specified already applied. <img> "
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"Shampoo your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Total Repair Extreme Shampoo. Massage enough shampoo into your wet hair to build up a lather. Rinse the shampoo out completely.\nL’Oreal’s Total Repair Extreme Shampoo contains a ceramide formula advertised to repair and renew damaged hair fibers.\nYou may need to wash your hair 2 or more times, depending on how dirty your hair and scalp are. <img> Apply the mask to wet or damp hair. Massage the Total Repair Extreme Emergency Recovery mask into your hair. Work the mask into all of your hair, from roots to ends. Let the mask sit in your hair for three to five minutes.\nL’Oreal Total Repair Extreme Emergency Recovery Mask is advertised to penetrate and heal broken and damaged hair fibers. <img> Rinse the mask out. Conditioner is not necessary. Dry and style your hair as usual. Reapply the mask as often as weekly, if desired. <img> ",
"Shampoo your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo. Massage enough shampoo into wet hair to build a lather. Rinse the shampoo out completely.\nL’Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo is formulated with an anti-oxidant system, advertised to protect color while repairing dry and damaged hair fibers.\nL’Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo contains sulfates. Sulfates may damage hair and cause skin irritation.\nWash you hair as many times as necessary to completely clean your hair. <img> Apply the mask to wet or damp hair. Massage the Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery mask into your hair, from roots through to the ends. Let the mask sit in your hair for three to five minutes.\nL’Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery Mask is advertised to repair visible damage to dry, color-treated hair. It also contains UV protection which may prevent fading of color. <img> Rinse the mask out. Dry and style your hair as usual. Reapply the mask one to two times a week, as desired. <img> ",
"Shampoo and condition your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Extraordinary Oil Curls shampoo and conditioner. Massage the shampoo into your hair, then rinse it out. Apply conditioner to your hair, then rinse it out.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Oil Curls products contain oils such as coconut and sunflower, advertised to nourish hair and improve the elasticity of curls.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Oil Curls shampoo contains sulfate. Sulfates may irritate skin and damage hair.\nWash you hair as many times as necessary to get it clean. <img> Apply the mask to wet hair. Massage the Extraordinary Oil Curls Re-Nourish mask into your hair, from roots through to the ends. Allow it to sit in your hair for three to five minutes.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Oil Curls Re-Nourish mask is advertised to nourish and replenish hair while redefining curls. <img> Rinse the mask out. Since you already shampooed and conditioned your hair, only water is needed. Dry and style your hair as usual. Reapply the mask one to two times per week, or more often if your hair is very dry.\nRinse with cool water to seal the hair's cuticle. <img> ",
"Apply the mask to dry hair. Massage the Extraordinary Clay Pre-Shampoo mask onto your roots. Work the mask into a section at a time, until you’ve covered all of your roots. Allow the mask to sit for five minutes.\nSince oily hair originates from the scalp, it’s not necessary to work this mask into the body and ends of your hair.\nUse this mask one to two times per week, as desired.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay Pre-Shampoo mask is advertised to absorb oil and clean the scalp.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay hair products are okay to use on dyed hair. <img> Rinse out the mask. Massage your scalp gently as you rinse the mask off with water. Feel your scalp with your fingers to make sure that all of the product has been washed out. <img> Shampoo your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Extraordinary Clay shampoo. Massage shampoo into your wet hair until it’s fully lathered. Rinse the shampoo out.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay shampoo is advertised to absorb scalp oils and hydrate hair’s body without weighing it down.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay shampoo contains sulfate. Sulfates may damage hair and irritate skin. <img> Apply conditioner to your hair. L’Oreal recommends using Extraordinary Clay conditioner. Massage the conditioner into your hair. Allow it to sit for one to three minutes. Rinse out the conditioner.\nL’Oreal Extraordinary Clay conditioner is advertised to clean oily roots while hydrating dry lengths and ends.\nRinse the conditioner with cool water to seal the hair's cuticle, which locks in moisture and shine. <img> "
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"Pay yourself first. The easiest way to save money rather than spending it is to make sure that that you never get a chance to spend the money in the first place. Arranging for a portion of each paycheck to be deposited directly into a savings account or a retirement account takes the stress and tedium out of the process of deciding how much money to save and how much to keep for yourself each month — basically, you save automatically and the money you keep each month is yours to spend as you please. Over time, depositing even a small portion of each paycheck into your savings can add up (especially when you take interest into account) so start as soon as you can for maximum benefit.\nTo set up an automatic deposit, talk to the payroll staff at your job (or, if your employer uses one, your third-party payroll service). If you can provide account information for a savings account separate from your basic checking account, you should generally be able to set up a direct deposit scheme with no problems.\nIf for some reason you can't set up an automatic deposit for each paycheck (like if you support yourself with freelance work or are paid mostly in cash), decide on a specific cash amount to manually deposit into a savings account each month and stick to this goal. <img> Avoid accumulating new debt. Some debt is essentially unavoidable. For instance, only the very rich have enough money to buy a house in one lump sum payment, yet millions of people are able to buy houses by taking out loans and slowly paying them back. However, in general, when you can avoid going into debt, do so. Paying a sum of money up-front is always cheaper in the long run than paying off an equivalent loan while interest accumulates over time. \nIf taking out a loan is unavoidable, try to make as big of a down payment as possible. The more of the cost of the purchase you can cover up front, the quicker you'll pay off your loan and the less you'll spend on interest.\nWhile everyone's financial situation differs, most banks recommend that your debt payments should be about 10% of your pretax income, while anything under 20% is considered healthy. About 36% is seen as an \"upper limit\" for reasonable amounts of debt. <img> Set reasonable savings goals. It's a lot easier to save if you know you have something to save for. Set yourself savings goals that are within your reach to motivate yourself to make the tough financial decisions needed to save responsibly. For serious goals like buying a house or retiring, your goals may take years or decades to achieve. In these cases, it's important to monitor your progress on a regular basis. Only by stepping back and taking a look at the big picture can you get a sense for how far you've come and how far you have left to go. \nBig goals, like retirement, take a very long time to achieve. In the time needed to reach these goals, financial markets are likely to be different than they are today. You may need to spend some time researching the predicted future state of the market before setting your goal. For instance, if you're in your prime earning years, most financial commentators say that you'll need about 60-85% of your current yearly income to maintain your current lifestyle each year you're retired. <img> Establish a time-frame for your goals. Giving yourself ambitious (but reasonable) time limits for achieving your goals can be a great motivational tool. For example, let's say that you set a goal of being on your way to owning a house two years from today. In this case, you'd need to investigate the average home cost in the area you'd like to live in and start saving for the down payment on your new house (as a general rule, down payments are often required to be no less than 20% of the purchase price of the house).\nSo, in our example, if houses in the area you're looking at are about $300,000 apiece, you'll need to come up with at least 300,000 × 20% = $60,000 in two years. Depending on how much you make, this may or may not be feasible.\nSetting time frames is especially important for essential short-term goals. For instance, if your car's transmission needs to be replaced, but you can't afford the new transmission, you'll want to save up the money for the replacement as quickly as possible to ensure you're not left without a way to get to work. An ambitious but reasonable time frame can help you achieve this goal. <img> Keep a budget. It's easy to commit to ambitious savings goals, but if you don't have any way to keep track of your expenses, you'll find that it's difficult to achieve them. To keep your financial progress on-track, try budgeting out your income at the beginning of each month. Assigning a set portion of your income to all of your major expenses ahead of time can help ensure that you don't waste money, especially if you actually divide each paycheck according to your budget as soon as you get it.\nFor instance, on an income of $3,000 per month, we might budget as follows:\nHousing/utilities: $1,000\nStudent loans: $300\nFood: $500\nInternet: $70\nGasoline: $150\nSavings: $500\nMisc.: $200\nLuxuries: $280 <img> Record your expenses. Keeping a tight budget is a must for anyone looking to save money, but if you don't keep track of your expenses, you may find that it's difficult to stick to your goals. Keeping a running tally of how much you've spent on various types of expenses each month can help you identify \"problem\" areas and adjust your spending habits to fit your budget. However, keeping track of your expenses can require a serious attention to detail. While everyone should keep track of major expenses like housing and debt repayment, the amount of attention you devote to minor expenses generally increases with the seriousness of your financial situations.\nIt can be handy to keep a small notebook with you at all times. Get in the habit of recording every expense and saving your receipts (especially for major purchases). When you can, enter your expenses in a larger notebook or a spreadsheet program for your long-term records.\nNote that, today, there are many apps you can download to your phone that can help you keep track of your expenses (some of which are free).\nIf you have serious spending problems, don't be afraid to save every single receipt. At the end of the month, divide your receipts into categories, then tally each up. You may be shocked by how much money you spend on purchases that are far from essential. <img> Double check all payment amounts. Always ask for the receipt when making a purchase in-person, and always print off a copy of any online purchases that you make. Make sure that you’re not being overcharged or billed for items that you do not want; you'll be amazed how often that happens.\nLet's say you're at a bar with your friends and one of them orders margaritas for the group; make sure they don't end up going on your card. Depending on favors like this to be returned later on is one way to find yourself in a financial hole - potentially, a very deep, deep hole.\nDon't split the bill just for the sake of convenience. If your meal costs 1/3{\\displaystyle 1/3} that of your friends, you should not pay for half of the bill.\nConsider downloading a phone app to help you more accurately calculate tips. <img> Start saving as early as possible. Money that's squirreled away in savings accounts usually accumulates interest at a set percentage rate. The longer your money remains in the savings account, the more interest you accumulate. Thus, it's in your advantage to start saving as soon as you possibly can. Even if you're only able to contribute a tiny amount to your savings each month when you're in your twenties, do so. Relatively small amounts of cash left in interest-yielding accounts for long periods of time can eventually accumulate to several times their initial value.\nFor example, let's say that, by working a low-paying job during your twenties, you eventually save up $10,000 and put this money into a high-yield account with a 4% annual interest rate. Over 5 years, this will earn you about $2,166.53. However, if you had put this money away one year earlier, you would have made about $500 more by the same point in time without any extra effort — a small but not insignificant bonus. <img> Consider contributing to a retirement account. During the years when you're young, energetic, and healthy, retirement can seem so far away that it's almost not worth even thinking about. By the time you're older and begin to lose steam, it can be all that you think about. Unless you're one of the lucky few who stand to inherit serious wealth, saving for retirement is something you'll need to think about once you establish a stable career — the sooner, the better. As noted above, though almost everyone's situation is different, it's wise to plan on having about 60-85% of your yearly income available to maintain your current standard of living for each year that you are retired. \nIf you haven't already done so, talk to your employer about the possibility of contributing to a 401(k). These retirement accounts allow you to automatically deposit a set amount of each paycheck in the account, making saving easy. Additionally, the money you deposit into a 401(k) is often not subject to the same taxes as the rest of the money in your paycheck. Finally, many employers offer proportional matching programs with their 401(k) services, meaning that they'll match a certain percentage of each payment.\nAs of 2014, the maximum amount of money you are allowed to place in a 401(k) per year is $17,500. <img> Make stock market investments cautiously. If you've been saving responsibly and have a little extra money at your disposal, investing in the stock market can be a lucrative (but risky) opportunity to make extra money. Before investing in stocks, it's important to understand that any money you invest in the stock market can potentially be lost for good, especially if you don't know what you're doing, so don't use this as a method for long-term saving. Instead, treat the stock market as a chance to essentially make educated gambles with money you can stand to lose. In general, most people don't need to invest in the stock market at all to responsibly save for retirement.\nFor more information on making intelligent stock investment decisions, see How to Invest in the Stock Market. <img> Don't get discouraged. When you're having trouble saving money, it's easy to lose your nerve. Your situation may seem hopeless — it may seem almost impossible to save up the money you need to meet your long-term goals. However, no matter how little you're starting with, it's always possible to begin saving money. The sooner you start, the sooner you can be on your way to financial security. \nIf you're discouraged about your financial situation, consider talking to a financial counseling service. These agencies, which often operate for free or very cheap, exist to help you begin saving so that you can meet your financial goals. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), a non-profit organization, is a great place to start. <img> ",
"Remove luxuries from your budget. If you're having trouble saving money, it's wise to start here. Many of the expenses that we take for granted are far from essential. Eliminating luxury expenses is a great first step to improve your financial situation because this won't impact your quality of life or your ability to perform your work significantly. While it can be difficult to imagine life without a gas-guzzling car and a cable TV subscription, you may be surprised how easy it is to live without these things once you remove them from your life. Below are just a few easy ways to reduce your luxury expenses: \nUnsubscribe from optional television or internet packages.\nSwitch to a thriftier service plan for your phone.\nTrade-in an expensive car for one that is fuel-efficient and cheap to maintain.\nSell any electronic gadgets going unused.\nBuy clothing and home furnishings from thrift stores. <img> Find cheaper housing. For most people, costs related to housing make up the single biggest expense in their budget. Because of this, saving money housing can free up a substantial amount of your income for other important activities, like saving for retirement. While it's not always easy to change your living situation, you'll want to seriously re-examine your housing situation if you're having a hard time balancing your budget. \nIf you're renting, you may want to try negotiating with your landlord for a cheaper rent. Since most landlords want to avoid the risk that comes with looking for new tenants, you may be able to get a better deal if you have a good history with your landlord. If you need to, you may be able to exchange work (like gardening or maintaining the house) for cheaper rent.\nIf you are paying a mortgage, talk to your lender about refinancing your loan. You may be able to negotiate for a better deal if you're in good standing. When refinancing, try to keep the repayment schedule as short as possible.\nYou may also want to consider moving to a cheaper housing market altogether. According to a recent study, the cheapest housing markets in the U.S. are in Detroit, Michigan; Lake County, Michigan; Cleveland, Ohio; Palm Bay, Florida; and Toledo, Ohio. <img> Eat for cheap. Many people spend much more on food than is necessary. While it's easy to forget to be thrifty when you're biting into a gourmet meal at your favorite restaurant, food-related expenses can become quite large if allowed to get out of control. In general, buying in bulk is cheaper in the long run than buying small quantities of food — consider getting a membership at a warehouse retailer like Costco if your food expenses are high. Buying individual meals at restaurants is the most expensive option of all, so making an effort to eat in rather than eat out can also save you lots of cash. \nPick cheap, nutritious foods. Rather than buying prepared, processed foods, try checking out the fresh food and produce aisles of your local grocery store. You may be surprised by how cheap it is to eat healthily! For instance, brown rice, a filling, nutritious food, can come in large, twenty-pound sacks for less than a dollar per pound.\nTake advantage of discounts. Many grocery stores (especially large chains) give out coupons and discounts at the check-out counter. Don't let these go to waste!\nIf you frequently go out to eat, stop. It's generally much cheaper to cook a meal at home than it is to order an equivalent dish in a restaurant. Regularly cooking your own food also teaches you a valuable skill you can use to entertain friends, satisfy your family, and even attract romantic interests.\nDon't be afraid to take advantage of local free food resources if your situation is serious. Food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters can all provide meals for free to those in need. If you need help, contact your local Department of Social Services for more information. <img> Reduce your energy usage. Most people accept the price on their utility bill each month without question. In fact, it's possible to greatly reduce your energy usage (and thus your monthly bill) with just a few simple steps. These tricks are so easy that there's practically no reason to avoid them if you're looking to save money. Best of all, reducing the amount of energy you use also reduces the amount of pollution you indirectly produce, minimizing your impact on the global environment. \nTurn off the lights when you're not around. There's no reason to leave the lights on if you're not in the room (or in the house), so flip them off when you leave. Try leaving a sticky note by the door if you're having a hard time remembering.\nAvoid using heating and A/C when it's not essential. To stay cool, open your windows or use a small personal fan. To stay warm, wear several layers of clothing, wear a blanket, or use a space heater.\nInvest in good insulation. If you can afford to pay for a substantial home improvement project, replacing old, leaky insulation in your walls with high-efficiency modern insulation can save you money in the long run by keeping your house's warm or cool internal air from escaping.\nIf you can, invest in solar panels. As a serious investment in your own future (as well as the planet's), solar panels are the way to go. Though the up-front cost can be quite high, solar technology becomes cheaper with each passing year. <img> Use cheaper forms of transportation. Owning, maintaining, and running a car can eat up a large portion of your income. Depending on how much you drive, fuel can cost you hundreds of dollars per month. On top of this, your car will also cost you in licensing fees and maintenance expenses. Instead of driving, use a cheap (or free) alternative option instead. Not only will this save you money, but also potentially allow you to spend extra time exercising and cut down on the stress from your daily commute. \nInvestigate public transit options near you. Depending on where you live, you may have a variety of cheap options for public transit at your disposal. Most big cities will have metro, subway, or streetcar lines running in and out of the city, while mid-sized towns can have bus or train systems for you to use.\nConsider walking or biking to work. If you live close enough to your job for this to be feasible, both are excellent ways to get to work for free while simultaneously getting fresh air and exercise.\nConsider booking flights and train tickets in advance online, to not only save time but to also save money. Often 'Early bird' deals exist for those booking early.\nIf taking a car is unavoidable, consider carpooling. Doing this allows you to share fuel and maintenance expenses with the other members of the carpool. Plus, you'll have someone to talk to during your commute. <img> Have fun for cheap (or free). While reducing your personal expenses can mean cutting frivolous luxuries out of your life, you don't necessarily have to stop having fun if you're trying to save money. Changing your leisure habits and recreational activities to more affordable ones allows you to strike the perfect balance between fun and responsibility. You may be amazed at the amount of fun you can have for just a few dollars if you're resourceful! \nKeep up-to-speed on community events. Today, most towns and cities will have an online events calendar listing upcoming events in the local area. Often, events put on by the local government or community associations will be cheap or even free. For instance, in a medium-sized town, it's often possible to explore free art exhibitions, see movies in a local park, and attend donation-based community rallies.\nRead. Compared to movies and video games, books are cheap (especially if you buy them at a used bookstore). Good books can be absolutely captivating, allowing you to experience life through the eyes of exciting characters or learn new things you might otherwise never have encountered.\nEnjoy cheap activities with friends. There is almost no end to the number of things you can do with your friends that require little or no money. For instance, try going on a hike, playing a board game, catching an old movie at a cheap second-run theater, exploring part of town you've never been to, or playing sports. <img> Avoid expensive addictions. Certain bad habits can put a serious damper on your efforts to save money. In worst-case scenarios, these habits can become serious addictions that are almost impossible to defeat without help. Worse yet, many of these addictions can be extremely hazardous to your health in the long term. Save your wallet (and your body) the trouble of going through these addictions by avoiding them in the first place. \nDon't smoke. Today, the harmful effects of smoking are well-known. Lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and a variety of other serious illnesses are known to be caused by smoking. On top this, cigarettes are expensive — depending on where you live, up to about $14 per pack.\nDon't drink excessively. While a drink or two with friends won't hurt you, regular heavy drinking can cause serious problems in the long run, like liver disease, impaired mental function, weight gain, delirium, and even death. In addition, nursing an alcohol addiction can be a massive financial burden.\nDon't do addictive drugs. Drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine are extremely addictive and can have a variety of seriously harmful (even lethal) effects on your health and can be much more expensive than alcohol and tobacco. For instance, country musician Waylon Jennings is purported to at one point have spent over $1,500 per day on his cocaine habit.\nIf you need help overcoming an addiction, don't hesitate to contact an addiction hotline. <img> ",
"Spend money on absolute essentials first. When it comes to spending money, there are some things that you absolutely, positively cannot do without. These things (namely, food, water, housing, and clothing) are your first priority when it comes to spending your cash. Obviously, if you become homeless or suffer from starvation, it becomes very, very difficult to meet the rest of your financial goals, so you'll want to ensure that you have enough money to cover these bare minimum requirements before devoting money to anything else. \nHowever, just because things like food, water, and shelter are important doesn't necessarily mean that you have to splurge on them. For instance, cutting down on the amount that you go out to eat is one easy way to drastically reduce your food expenses. Along the same lines, moving to an area with cheap rent or home prices is a great way to spend less on housing.\nDepending on where you live, housing costs can eat up a large chunk of your income. In general, most experts recommend against agreeing to any housing arrangement that will cost more than one-third of your income. <img> Save for an emergency fund. If you don't already have an emergency fund with enough money in it so that you can survive if you suddenly lose your income, begin contributing to one immediately. Having a reasonable amount of money stockpiled in a secure savings account gives you the freedom to comfortably sort out your affairs in the event that you lose your job. After you cover your essentials, you'll want to devote a chunk of your income to building up this savings account until you have enough saved to cover about 3-6 months of living expenses.\nNote that living expenses can vary based on the local financial climate. While it's possible to survive on $1,500 for a few months in Detroit or Phoenix, this might not even pay one month's rent for a cheap apartment in New York City. If you live in an expensive area, your emergency fund will naturally need to be bigger.\nBesides giving you the peace of mind of knowing that you'll be OK in the event of career difficulties, having an emergency fund can also earn you money in the long run. If you lose your job and you don't have an emergency fund, you may be forced to take the very first job you're offered, even if it doesn't pay well. On the other hand, if you can survive without working for a while, you can afford to be much pickier and potentially land a better-paying job. <img> Pay off your debt. Left unchecked, debt can seriously derail your efforts to save money. If you're only making the minimum payments on your debt, you'll end up paying much more over the life of the loan than if you had paid it off more quickly. Save money in the long-term by devoting a good chunk of your income to debt payment so that you can pay off your debt as quickly as possible. As a general rule, paying off your highest-interest loans first is the most effective use of your money. \nOnce you've covered your essentials and built up a reasonable-sized emergency fund, you can safely devote almost all of your extra income to paying off your debt. On the other hand, if you don't have an emergency fund, you may have to split your extra income up so that you use a portion to pay off your debt each month while simultaneously diverting some into your emergency fund.\nIf you have multiple sources of debt that are proving overwhelming, look into consolidating your debts. It may be possible to roll all of your debts into one loan with a lower interest rate. It's important to note, however, that the repayment schedules for these consolidated loans can be longer than those for your initial debt.\nYou may also want to try negotiating with your lender directly for a lower interest rate. It's not in your lender's best interest to let you go into bankruptcy, so s/he may agree to a lower interest rate in order to allow you to pay off the loan.\nFor more information, see How to Get Out of Debt. <img> Put away money next. If you've established an emergency fund and paid off all (or nearly all) of your debt, you'll probably want to start putting your extra money in a savings account. The money you save this way is different from your emergency fund — whereas you'll want to avoid dipping into your emergency fund unless you absolutely have to, your normal savings are available for big, important purchases, like repairs to the car you use to drive to work. However, in general, you'll want to avoid using your savings so that, over time, your total savings grow. If you can, try to devote at least 10 -15% of your monthly income to your savings starting in your 20s — most experts agree that this is a healthy goal.\nWhen you get paid, it can be tempting to immediately make an impulse buy. To avoid this, deposit your savings into an account as soon as you get paid. For instance, if you're trying to save 10% of your income and you get a paycheck for $710.68, immediately deposit 10% (find this by moving the decimal point one space to the left), or $71.07. This practice can help you avoid unnecessary spending and accumulate a good amount of money over the years.\nAn even better idea is to automate as much of the saving process as possible so that you don't even have the tempting money to begin with. For instance, talk to your employer about setting up an automatic deposit system through your bank or with a third-party app. This way, you can transfer a set amount or percentage of each paycheck to a checking or savings account without having to make any extra effort. <img> Spend on smart non-essentials. If, after adding a healthy amount of your income to your savings each month, you have extra money left over, you should consider making certain non-essential investments that can improve your productivity, earning potential, and quality of life in the long run. While these types of purchases aren't essential in the way that food, water, and housing are, they are smart long-term choices that can end up saving you money over time. \nFor example, buying an ergonomic chair to sit in while you work isn't absolutely essential, but it is a smart long-term choice because it allows you to do more work while minimizing back pain (which, coincidentally, can be expensive to treat if it develops into a serious problem). Another example is replacing your home's old, troublesome water heater. While the old one may have sufficed in the short term, buying a new one means you won't have to spend money on repairs when the old one breaks, saving money in the long run.\nOther examples include purchases that allow you to get to work for cheaper, like monthly or yearly public transit passes, tools that help you work more effectively, like a phone headset if you're in a job that occupies your hands, and purchases that make it easier for you to work, like posture-improving gel inserts for your shoes. <img> Spend on luxuries last. Saving money isn't all about living hard and lean. When you've paid off your debt, established an emergency fund, and spent money on smart purchases that pay off in the long term, it's OK to spend a little money on yourself. Healthy, responsible luxury spending is one way to stay sane while working hard, so don't be afraid to celebrate getting your financial situation in order with a reasonable luxury purchase. \nLuxuries include anything that's not an essential good or service and provides little or no long-term benefit. This broad category can include things like trips to expensive restaurants, vacations, new vehicles, cable television, pricey gadgets, and much more. <img> "
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"Determine the size of the image. Decide the location of the airbrush stenciled image and measure the space for the image. Create or scale the image to size.\nFor example, on a t-shirt, decide if a large stenciled image covers the entire back of the shirt or a small stenciled image is on the front corner of the shirt. <img> Draw or print the image. Draw the image or print the image on a piece of paper from the computer. With a computer, scan an existing image or download an image to print. Print the image in black and white.\nIf you're new to airbrushing, begin with a simple design. Draw or print an image that doesn't have too much detail to cut out.\nGlossy paper may be thick enough to use as a stencil. Just print and cut the image out and use it as your stencil. <img> Shrink the design, With a computer or photocopier, reduce the size of the image to fit the item being airbrushed. Crop or shrink the image until it's the size you want.\nUse computer editing software to adjust detailed images instead of photocopying them. Photocopiers can blur intricate details. <img> Use a printing service to enlarge the image. If an image needs to be made bigger or an image is larger than your printer paper, use image-editing software to enlarge it or pay a printing service to print it.\nProfessional printing services are a good choice if you are printing an image in a large file format. Ask a local printing service about costs before you agree to print the image since prices may vary. <img> ",
"Cut your stencil material to size. Get a heavy, smooth illustrator paper (such as Bristol), a sturdy piece of acetate, or non-fusible heavyweight interfacing (such as Pellon Peltex). Cut the material so that the sized image will fit on it. Leave 2\"-3\" (5-7.5 cm) beyond the image as a border. This prevents overspray from getting onto the item being airbrushed.\nAcetate or interfacing is sturdier than paper or cardboard. If the stencil is to be reused, choose the longer-lasting material.\nWith paper or cardboard, you can draw the image directly on the stencil material. The downside of using paper, cardboard, or even wood is that they are usually one time use stencils, because they will suck up the paint and can be a real mess to transport. <img> Tape image to the stencil material. Lay the image on the chosen stencil material. With masking tape secure the image. There is no need to tape along the entire edge. Just ensure that the image won't slide around on the stencil material. <img> Use a utility knife to cut out images on stencil material. Place taped image on stencil material onto a cutting mat. With a utility knife carefully cut the image outline. Cut out any detail highlights wanted on the stencil.\nThe utility knife is useful for making stencil details. For example, to cut out circles, swirls, or defining lines within the image, use different blades to get the desired effect. <img> Remove tape and image from the stencil. Peel away and discard tape from the edges of the taped-down image. Liftoff image to reveal the stencil. Pick up a paper, acetate, or thick fabric stencil and gently push on it to pop out the cut image. You now have positive and negative stencils.\nThe negative stencil is the material surrounding the image cut out while the positive stencil is the solid image cut out. You can easily use either of these popular types of stencils. <img> Secure stencil to the object to be airbrushed. For a stencil with thick paper board or cardboard, simply tape the stencil to the surface to be airbrushed. Use basic masking tape. If the airbrushing fabric, smooth fabric completely and lay it flat on the ground. Do tape the stencil down so it doesn't move while airbrushing. <img> Spray back of the stencil with adhesive, if necessary. If using acetate, thin paper, or non-fusible heavyweight interfacing (Pellon Peltex), turn the stencil over and spray it lightly with stencil adhesive spray. Let adhesive rest for a few minutes.\nStencil adhesive spray is available at craft supply or hardware stores.\nIf you don't let the adhesive rest, a residue will remain on the airbrushed item. <img> Use your airbrush with your stencils. Place the stencil on the item to airbrush and tape down edges. Load airbrush and spray over the surface of the stencil. Slowly lift away the stencil and let the image dry.\nProtect fabric from airbrush overspray by blocking off the rest of the fabric with taped-down plastic sheeting on the item.\nRemember to wear a respirator when using the airbrush. <img> ",
"Purchase frisket film either in rolls or by the sheet. Frisket film is a transparent sheet with a slightly sticky backing that can be placed directly onto hard surfaces and removed without damaging existing paint jobs. Buy frisket at craft supply stores.\nAvoid buying glossy frisket if using water-based paints as the paint will smear on the glossy surface. <img> Clean the airbrush surface. Ensure that there is no dirt or grime on the material you want to airbrush.\nThe frisket film stencil can be reused, but if the sticking surface is dirty, dirt will be picked up and the film will lose its ability to stick. <img> Cut a piece of frisket film large enough to cover the entire design. To protect a large surface or a large image, simply lay down a large sheet of frisket or unroll enough frisket to cover the whole image. Use scissors to cut frisket from the roll. <img> Place unpeeled frisket over the image. Peel back a corner of the paper from frisket film and set the frisket sheet over the image. Slowly peel away the backing while smoothing the frisket down over the image.\nIf laying down a large roll of frisket, use a bench scraper or roller smoother to smooth and remove air bubbles from the frisket. <img> Use a sharp utility knife to cut out the image. Set material with image on a cutting mat so material with frisket on top is on the mat. With a sharp utility knife apply a little pressure to cut the outline of the image through the frisket. If you press too hard, you will cut the material that is being airbrushed.\nLay frisket directly onto printed photo paper, heavyweight paper, or cardboard. Frisket is a great choice to make a detailed stencil. For simpler stencils, use paper, acetate, or cardboard instead. <img> Remove frisket from image and airbrush item. Use the tip of the utility knife to gently pry up a corner of the frisket. Use fingertips to slowly pull away the frisket to reveal the image. Load airbrush with paint and airbrush over the stenciled image.\nRemember to wear a respirator when using the airbrush.\nKeep the pieces of frisket film that were removed from the stencil. Put them back in place while airbrushing to keep overspray from affecting the design. <img> "
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"Secure the pipe firmly in a vise. Loosen the jaws of the vise by turning the handle counterclockwise just far enough to fit the pipe between them. Place the pipe in the vise so the end you want to thread is sticking out, then turn the handle back clockwise to tighten it and secure it in place.\nNote that you can use either a regular table vise or a pipe vise that is specially designed for holding piping in place.\nThis method uses a ratcheting pipe threader to cut threads into the end of a pipe. A ratcheting pipe threader consists of a long ratcheting handle that holds a circular die head at one end, which is a ring with several sets of teeth inside of it that cut the threads. When you ratchet the handle, the die head spins onto the end of the pipe, cutting the threads as it goes on.\nIf you don’t have all the equipment or don’t want to purchase or rent it, you can also have pipes threaded for you at a home improvement center. <img> Put on work gloves and safety glasses. These will protect your hands and eyes from any metal slivers and accidental cuts. It will also keep your hands clean as you lubricate the pipe and pipe threader throughout the process.\nYou can just wear 1 work glove if you prefer to leave 1 hand bare to grip the handle of pipe threader better. <img> Cut and ream the pipe if you need to make it a different length. Use a pipe cutter or a hacksaw to cut the pipe to length. Insert a reamer in the cut end of the pipe and rotate it around to remove sharp burrs and smooth the end out.\nA reamer is a cone-shaped manual rotary cutting tool that removes the rough edges of a cut pipe as you rotate it around inside of the cut end. <img> Choose a die head based on the pipe’s diameter. Read the numbers on the different die heads for the ratcheting pipe threader to see what sizes they are. Select a die head that is of the appropriate size for the pipe you want to add threads to.\nA die head is the part of the pipe threader that actually cuts the threads. Ratcheting pipe threaders typically come with die heads in a few different common diameters. The face of the die head has numbers on it that indicate the size of pipe it is for. For example, if it says 1/2 on it, the die head is for threading 1/2-inch piping.\nYou can purchase or rent a ratcheting pipe threader and die heads at a home improvement center or hardware store. An inexpensive ratcheting pipe threader with 5-6 different die heads costs between $40-$60 USD. <img> Attach the die head to a ratcheting pipe threader handle. Remove any die head that is already in the handle by pulling it out. Slide your selected die head into ring at the end of the handle until it snaps all the way into place.\nTip: Most ratcheting pipe threaders can be used to thread pipes made out of different materials like galvanized metal, copper, or PVC.\nThe ratcheting handle is the handle you use to move it around the end of the pipe to cut the threads in it. <img> Lubricate the end of the pipe with threading oil. Apply a generous squeeze or two of threading oil to the outside end of the pipe. This will lubricate it so it’s easier to put the die head on as well as lubricate the teeth of the die head, making it easier to cut the threads.\nDon’t worry about applying too much lubricant. You need a lot to get the job done, so just squirt away until you have completely saturated the outside end of the pipe that you are going to cut threads into. <img> Place the die head onto the end of the pipe. Slide the center hole of the die cutter onto the end of the pipe. Push it into place as far as it will go.\nIf it’s hard to get onto the pipe, you can squirt some more threading oil onto the pipe and the middle of the die head to make it easier. <img> Ratchet the handle while applying pressure to the die head to start cutting. Push against the die head, towards the pipe, with 1 hand. Ratchet the pipe threader’s handle clockwise with your other hand as far as you can go, maintaining pressure on the die head as you do so to make the teeth start cutting into the pipe.\nIf you feel resistance as you do this, then you know the teeth are biting into the pipe and starting to cut the threads. If you don’t feel any resistance, you probably need to push harder on the die head. <img> ",
"Lubricate the exposed teeth of the die head. Squeeze more threading oil onto all the teeth of the die head that are not yet cutting into the pipe. This is important to make cutting easier and prevent wear and tear on the teeth.\nDon’t be shy about squirting on the threading oil. You can’t use too much lubricant during this process. <img> Keep ratcheting the handle until all the die head’s teeth have cut into the pipe. Turn the handle back counterclockwise about 3/4 of the way, then ratchet it clockwise as far as you can go, using your bodyweight to help you turn it. Repeat this until all the die head’s teeth are around the pipe, which means all the threads have been cut.\nIf at any point you feel increased resistance while cutting, stop ratcheting and apply more threading oil to the exposed teeth of the die head. <img> Reverse the direction of the ratchet handle and ratchet it off the threads. Pull up the little black knob next to the die head and turn it to reverse the direction of the ratchet handle. Ratchet it counterclockwise as far as it will go, then turn it back clockwise about 3/4 of the way, and repeat until you have unscrewed the teeth of the die head from the threads.\nWhen you have unscrewed the die head all the way, you can simply pull it to slide it off the end of the pipe. <img> Wrap Teflon tape clockwise around the threads at the end of the pipe. Seal the threads with 2-3 wraps of teflon tape before you attach any connectors or fittings. This will ensure a tight, well-sealed connection.\nTip: Check the manufacturer’s instructions on the Teflon tape’s packaging for specific recommendations on the number of wraps. Different diameters of piping may require different numbers of wraps to get a tight seal.\nYou can also use a liquid pipe thread compound instead of Teflon tape to create a strong seal. <img> "
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"Linger at the end of the date. At the end of your outing, linger with your date before parting. Even if you’re nervous, try not to fill every moment with words. Draw out natural pauses, which allows a moment of anticipation to build.\nRemember, you don't have to talk all the time in order to create a special moment. Sometimes, the most memorable moments are those without words. <img> Get physically close. Minimize the physical distance between you and your date. You can sweep their hair out of their eyes or touch their arm. Touch indicates that you’re ready for a more intimate moment. Remember to look for signs that your touch is welcome.\nIf your date strokes your face or touches you back, that is a positive sign.\nIf your date leans or turns away from you, that is a negative sign. Give them some space. <img> Pay your date a compliment. Say something sincere to make your date feel close to you. Even though you don’t know each other well, try to pay them a genuine compliment about the nice time you’ve had. You’ll be physically close, and your words will create emotional intimacy.\nFor example, making eye contact, you could say, “I had a really wonderful time tonight.” <img> Shoot a glance at your date’s lips. Draw out the moment after your compliment and glance at your date’s lips. Hold your gaze there only for a second or two, then make eye contact again. Keep your mouth gently parted, ready to kiss.\nIf your date looks at your lips too, that is a great sign. They may even make the first move.\nIf your date looks away from your lips, fidgets, looks around, or appears otherwise uncomfortable, that is not a great sign. <img> Ask your date if you can kiss them. If you’re not sure about kissing your date, just ask them. This step might prevent you from getting rejected, if you’re worried about that.\nYou might say, “I’d really like to kiss you right now. Is that okay?”\nThey may say \"sure!\" or they may even reply with a kiss. They may also say \"no,\" in which case, you should respect that and not pressure them for a kiss. <img> Lean in for the kiss, gently pressing your lips against theirs. Your date may take the lead with the kiss, or they may turn away. If they kiss you back, kiss slowly, reading your date’s level of enthusiasm before doing anything more intense.\nIf you’re unsure if they want to kiss, lean in slowly. This gives them time to stop the kiss if they don’t want to.\nPay attention to their body language. If they start to pull away, stop; don't continue going for the kiss. <img> ",
"Break the touch barrier. Whenever it feels appropriate during the outing, gently touch your date. You can put your hand on theirs at the dinner table or guide them through a doorway with your hand on their back. Find opportunities to get comfortable touching one another, which will remove the pressure of touching intimately for the first time when kissing.\nTry to touch more than once before the kiss. Establishing comfort through touch will make a kiss more likely.\nIf your date pulls away from your touch, that may mean they’re not ready for physical contact. <img> Build intimacy with your date by smiling as you hang out together. A kind smile or laugh lets your date know that you’re interested in what they have to say and find them engaging. It also lets them know you’re having a good time and enjoying their company.\nKeep your smile genuine, however. You don't have to keep a big, fake smile plastered over your face like a Barbie doll. <img> Look at your date to let them know you’re paying attention to them. Eye contact can also build trust and foster affection. It shows your date that you’re not afraid to be vulnerable.\nYou don't have to maintain eye contact for the entire date; it's perfectly to look away. You should definitely keep eye contact while both of you are speaking, however. <img> Pay attention while they are talking. Give your date your full attention while they are talking by putting away your phone and looking at them. You can also ask follow up questions to what they’re talking about to express your interest.\nIf your date is talking about her rescue dog, you might say, “I love pets, too. What made you decide to adopt?”\nYou can also show you’re listening through your body language. Lean forward and put your hand under your chin, for example, to show that they really have your focus. <img> ",
"Be on time. Start the date out on the right foot by showing up 5 minutes early. Showing up on time shows your date that you respect their time and that being with them is important to you.\nIf your rendezvous is in an unfamiliar part of town, leave yourself a little extra time in case there is traffic, difficult parking, or another unforeseen problem.\nIf you are running late, let them know. Give them a call or a text explaining the situation and giving a rough estimate of when they should expect you to arrive. <img> Dress nicely. Put on clean, unwrinkled clothes for your date. Even if the date is casual, nix athletic wear, such as gym shorts, and dress in a polished way. Putting effort into your appearance lets your date know that you respect them and that this date is important to you.\nFor a feminine look, wear a nice dress and some pumps for a fancier date, or a nice blouse and a dark pair of jeans for something a little more casual.\nFor a masculine look, try chinos and a collared shirt. Leather accessories, such as a nice belt, can dress up untorn jeans, too. <img> Practice good oral and personal hygiene. If you want to make yourself as kissable as possible for your date, be sure your breath is fresh and that you don’t have any body odor. It’s also helpful to apply an unflavored lip balm for soft lips.\nBrush your teeth and tongue twice a day to keep your mouth ready for kissing.\nAlways wear deodorant. This is especially important if you sweat when you’re nervous on first date. <img> Respect your date’s boundaries. If your date says that they do not want to kiss or pulls away from you, don’t force them to kiss. It may be that they like you but are not ready for physical intimacy yet.\nIf someone turns you down for a kiss, you might say, “No problem. I respect that.” <img> "
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