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In order to manage the pain, it's recommended that you go for soft foods until your gums are less sore. This can also make it easier to chew slower and softer, preventing pain associated with biting too hard. Soft foods are easier to chew and less likely to get lodged between your teeth. Go for foods like mashed potatoes, yogurt, and hot cereal. Instead of eating raw fruits and veggies, try making a smoothie by mixing some of your favorite fruits and vegetables in a blender along with some juice. As time goes by, you may feel less discomfort and be able to eat harder foods. Soft foods can help in the first few days as you're getting used to the feeling of separators. Before you begin eating, it can help to cut food into small bits. Chewing can feel awkward and painful when you're first starting out with separators. Preparing small, bite-sized food can lessen the work for your teeth. Cut harder fruits and veggies, like apples and carrots, into tiny portions before eating. Do not try to bite into a whole apple on its own, or any other hard fruit. You should remove meat from the bone before eating. It will be difficult to eat something like ribs or chicken wings from the bone with separators. You should also cut up meat into small bits before eating to make it easier to chew. It can be hard to get used to eating with separators as they often cause discomfort. It's a good idea to chew gently. Biting down hard can increase discomfort and pain, especially early on. When eating with separators, take small bites and chew your food slowly and softly. Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, but can be difficult to eat when adjusting to separators. As soft foods are generally better to eat, it's a good idea to steam or cook hard vegetables before eating. Go for steamed broccoli or cooked carrots as a side dish over raw varieties. After you eat, it can be tempting to pick at your teeth. At first, separators may feel awkward and can easily be mistaken for food caught between the teeth. Try to resist the urge to pick. Using your finger or a toothpick to pick at your teeth can cause a separator to fall out. In order to help resist the temptation to pick, try to avoid foods, like popcorn and raspberries, that often get caught in your teeth. Stay away from these kinds of snacks until you're used to your separators.
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Go for soft foods at first. Cut food into small pieces. Chew slowly. Consider steaming or cooking hard vegetables. Do not pick at your teeth after eating.
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Larger investment banks have established training programs for recent graduates that provide you with additional education as well as some hands-on experience working in the investment bank. These programs are highly competitive, so don't get discouraged if you get rejected. Apply to as many as possible to increase your odds. Look at the characteristics of the last associate "class" to get a taste for what an investment bank is looking for in a new associate. The training programs for investment bankers are intense and grueling. Expect to work between 12 and 15 hours a day while you're in training, much of that time under stress. You'll typically need to pass exams to get a license to buy and sell stocks and other commodities for your clients as an investment banker. The training programs provide you with the information you need to pass these exams. Investment banking is still, by and large, a formal and traditional business. Wear a tailored business suit in a dark color, such as black or dark gray. Your appearance should be groomed and professional. Any accessories you wear should be understated. Avoid anything flashy or distracting. Depending on what you're doing as an investment banker and the laws of your country, you probably will need to get licenses or register with regulators before you can conduct certain activities as an investment banker, such as buying and selling stock for your clients. If you were fortunate enough to get into a training program with a larger investment bank, they'll provide you the information and resources you need to pass licensing exams. Otherwise, you'll have to study for these exams on your own. You may be able to find study resources or even copies of old exams on the internet. Do a general internet search or look on the website of the department or agency administering the exam. Most licenses and certifications require you to complete a specific number of hours of continuing education courses each year if you want to maintain your license or certification in good standing. Make sure your contact information with the department or agency that issued your license is up to date. They'll use it to send notices to you when your license is up for renewal. Try to spread your continuing education out over the whole year, rather than leaving it to the last minute. That way you can take classes that actually interest you and will benefit your clients.
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Apply for training programs. Take an active part in your training. Dress the part. Get the appropriate licenses. Keep up with continuing education requirements.
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You may not have time to play every day with your children, but especially if your family is new to spending time outdoors it will help your kids to know their parents are actively involved. Short hikes, excursions to the local park, and geocaching are all family-friendly activities that help your kids understand that spending time outdoors isn't only healthy, it's fun! If you live in a safe, walkable neighborhood, encourage your kids (and yourself!) to get exercise by walking to places like the library or school. The National Wildlife Federation recommends that you provide a daily "Green Hour" for your children: one hour daily of unstructured outdoor play. Make this time a part of your children's daily schedule. It may not be easy at first, but creating the expectation that your kids will spend one hour every day playing outdoors will help them see it not as a punishment but part of their normal routine. Be consistent. It may take your children awhile to get used to the idea of living without their cellphones and video games for an hour or two, but be patient and be consistent with them. Engage your kids in conversation about what they did outdoors and ask what they liked best. This will show them that you're interested in their activities (and help you make sure they're staying active and staying safe!). Your children may not want to go outdoors initially, particularly if it hasn't been part of their lifestyle before. You may need to be firm with them in enforcing a "Green Hour," especially at first. Make it clear that this is part of their schedule, and don't give in to complaints. If your children are reluctant to play outdoors, you could try motivating outdoor play by offering a trade: if they spend an hour playing outside, they can earn some TV or video game time. The more they play outdoors, the more likely they are to discover they actually enjoy it! If the neighborhood is safe for walking or biking, send your kids on an errand. Having a specific goal to achieve may help them get used to spending time outdoors and will give them a feeling of accomplishment. Create challenges. Get your kids outdoors by giving them specific challenges, such as a scavenger hunt or "Survivor"-themed games like a relay race or balance activity. This type of structure will help them figure out how to play outdoors. Adding a reward, such as media time or release from chores, will make your kids even more motivated to head outdoors. If your kids play outdoors, they will probably end up sweaty and dirty, and they need to know that that's okay. In fact, studies suggest that getting dirty can strengthen children's immune systems! Give them some "play clothes" that it's all right to get filthy, and teach them how to clean up after themselves. If your kids have spent more time with a Playstation than a playhouse, they not even be sure of what their options for outdoor entertainment are. Teaching them how to do things like make daisy chains, jump rope, build snow forts, and collect fireflies will help them see the outdoors as full of fun possibilities in every season. Many nature organizations have websites with lists of activities. You can find a variety of fun ideas just by doing a few quick searches. You may also want to look for local classes to learn new skills at nature centers, museums, after-school projects, community centers, and more.
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Model good outdoor behavior. Establish ground rules. Expect some resistance. Accept the mess. Teach your kids things to do outdoors.
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Start writing your message while the bottle is drying. You can write a story about your life, a poem, or an encouraging message. The possibilities are endless and you should write whatever you want to share, as long as the message is positive. Since it is highly likely that a stranger will read the message, be sure not to reveal sensitive personal information. For instance, do not include your age or phone number if you are under the age of eighteen. You can add things that you enjoy, such as your favorite sport or your favorite food. Once you have finished writing your message, read it to determine if it is truly what you want to share with a stranger. They may contact you years down the road, so be sure to share something interesting. Some people send a message in a bottle for sentimental purposes, such as sharing a love story. Instead of using your address, use a Post Office Box number. You can also use an email address if you have an email address that you feel comfortable sharing with strangers. This allows the recipient to track you down and tell you where they found your message in a bottle. Roll up your message as tightly as possible and place a small piece of tape around it to keep it from unraveling. Be sure that the tape will not destroy the message when the recipient unrolls the message. Drop your message into the bottle after the bottle is dry and make sure the entire piece of paper fits in the bottle. Use a permanent marker to write a warning on the outside of the bottle, such as: "Do not throw this bottle away - message inside!" Make sure that the words are clearly visible.
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Write a message. Add contact information. Secure the message. Add a warning.
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Many people over generalize without realizing it. This is toxic to rational thinking. Try to be aware of any over-generalizations you may make in day-to-day life. Over-generalizations are taking one particular event and seeing it as evidence of how things have always been or always will be. For example, if you do bad on one test you may think, "I'm stupid and always fail at school." In making this statement, you're glossing other academic success you have had in the past in the light of one event. All-or-nothing thinking is a form of generalizing where you see things in black and white terms. All-or-nothing thinking places things in only one or two categories: good or bad, success or failure, etc. This results in missing the shades of gray in a situation. For example, if you get a mixed review of your performance at work you may see yourself as a failure. In reality, you're likely a competent worker with some areas that need improvement. Filtering out positive is a thought pattern in which too much focus is placed on the bad aspects of a situation. If 20 good things happen in a day followed by 1 bad thing, you may focus entirely on the negative. For example, say you make a single mistake during a musical performance but otherwise play perfectly. You might be tempted to declare the performance a disaster. In reality, you are probably the only person who noticed a single wrong note. People make assumptions about all kinds of situations. This can lead to unreasonable thinking. Strive to be aware of any assumptions you make. Sometimes, people engage in mind-reading. That is, you make assumptions about what others think of your or a situation. In reality, it's impossible to know what another person is thinking without asking. For example, you may find yourself thinking "I bet everyone thought I was an idiot in that meeting" or "I bet that co-worker thinks I talk too much." If you notice yourself engaging in such thoughts, try to remind yourself that you are probably not as good at reading people's opinions as you think you are. Fortune telling is a form of thinking where you think you know what will happen in the future. This can be in the form of a defeatist attitude. For example, "I'll never be able to stick to a diet and lose weight" or "I know I'm going to sound like an idiot during my presentation tomorrow." Keep in mind that, in reality, you cannot know what will happen tomorrow or in the coming weeks. Many people catastrophize situations when they're upset or stressed. For example, you might think you'll be financially bankrupt forever if you need to pay for car repairs one month. If you get rejected romantically, you might decide you're not destined for love. Try to keep in mind that one setback or misfortune is not necessarily indicative of things to come. Oftentimes, people unconsciously read situations in an irrational way. Watch how you think and perceive situations in day-to-day life. Labeling is the tendency to put a name on a situation. For example, "This person made a mistake" or "I made a bad choice." This leads you to put people and situations into categories based on solitary instances. Try your best not to categorize and avoid the temptation to judge. Personalization is the tendency to take situations and other people's reactions personally. For example, you may assume a co-worker is mad at you if she doesn't stop to chat in the break room. In reality, she may just be busy. Try not to take situations personally. Oftentimes, you hold yourself to an unreal ideal. You might see someone else's success as evidence of your shortcoming. Try to keep in mind everyone is different and moves at a different pace.
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Watch for over-generalizations. Do not make assumptions. Avoid catastrophic thinking. Pay attention to how you read situations.
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The sun produces 3 types of ultraviolet (UV) rays -- UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. UVB rays can burn your skin, while UVA rays cause premature aging, such as wrinkles and dark spots. Both UVA and UVB rays can increase your chances of skin cancer. For the best protection, you should use a sunscreen that protects against both types of rays, so check the label to ensure that it provides full- or broad-spectrum protection. A sunscreen's SPF measures how well it protects your skin from UVB rays compared to not wearing it. For example, if it normally takes 20 minutes for your skin to turn red, a product with SPF 15 will typically prevent sunburn for 15 times longer. You should use a product that has an SPF of at least 15. If you’re only going to be spending a few minutes here and there in the sun, using a face moisturizer or aftershave with SPF 15 is usually sufficient to protect your skin from burning. If you're extremely active and plan to spend most of the day outside, a water-resistant sunscreen with a higher SPF, such as SPF 30, is a better option. For pale, sensitive skin that burns easily, it's best to use a sunscreen with an SPF 50. Sunscreens become less effective as they age, so it's important to use one that's still able to protect your skin. A date is usually printed somewhere on the bottle that indicates when the sunscreen should be used by, so always check to ensure that it's still good to use. Most sunscreens are good for approximately three years after you purchase it. Because you need to reapply regularly, you'll probably use up a tube or bottle long before it expires. If you don't apply enough sunscreen, you won't get the full benefits, and may wind up burning. For the best protection, you need 1 ounce, or a shot glass full, of sunscreen to cover your entire body, including your face, ears, and scalp. Make sure to apply your sunscreen 30 minutes before you plan to go outside, so the ingredients have enough time to absorb into your skin. Some sunscreens may recommend a specific amount to apply. Always consult the label to ensure that you’re applying enough. If you are going to be in the sun for a prolonged period of time, your sunscreen is going to wear off, putting you at risk for sunburn. To keep your skin protected, you must reapply every two hours when you’re in the sun. If you’re swimming or sweating a lot, towel off and immediately reapply. Because you need to reapply on a regular basis, you can expect to use ¼ to ½ of an 8 ounce bottle of sunscreen if you spend a long day at the beach. Always be sure to have enough sunscreen on hand for reapplication. Spray sunscreens are often easier to reapply, so they're a better option when you're on the go. If you wear makeup, powder sunscreens are usually most convenient for reapplication because they won't disturb your foundation, concealer, or other face products the way that a lotion or cream sunscreen does.
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Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen. Select an appropriate SPF. Check the expiration date. Apply generously. Reapply regularly.
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Take a plastic storage bin or children's pool and fill it with four to five inches (10 to 13 cm) of dirt or long grain rice. Hide toys and treats in the in the bin, and let your ferret dig around to find hidden treasures. If you choose to use rice, make sure it is not instant. Instant rice can cause intestinal blockages when swallowed uncooked. Similar to a dig box, a ball pit allows your ferret to play around and explore new surfaces. Add layers of ping pong balls to a storage bin, along with some of your ferret's favorite toys. Then, simply allow your ferret to explore. There should be enough balls in the bin that your ferret can move between them, but not so many that they are completely submerged. Packing peanuts make another great option for your ferret to play around in. Just be sure to use the cornstarch variety instead of the styrofoam ones. These dissolve in water, and won't cause intestinal blockages if chewed and swallowed.
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Build a dig box. Make a ball pit. Use cornstarch packing peanuts.
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You can sit on a toilet and try to insert it that way, but many women find it easier to assume an alternate position. You can place one leg up on the toilet seat for wider access to your vaginal area. Or, you can try a squatting position, spreading your legs more apart. Feel free to explore various options to see what works the best for you. For the first time, some women prefer to avoid the bathroom entirely. Instead, you can lay back on your bed and open your legs. Or, stand a use a chair for balance. Use your finger to locate the entry to your vagina, as you saw in the mirror before. Then, guide the tip of the applicator to the opening. If you are inexperienced in tampon use, you will find that this is less scary and easier to do than moving around the applicator in search of an entry point. Position your middle finger and thumb on both side of the grip, holding firmly. Your middle finger can then go to the end of the plunger. Of course, you can experiment with this hand hold until you find a position that works the best for you. The key is to keep a good grasp of the tampon in the grip area. Gently guide the applicator tip into your vaginal canal. The entire applicator should fit inside you with the grip portion and your fingers staying outside of you. So, the barrel portion is inside and the grip is outside. The applicator should be in a position that is parallel to the floor. If you try to push the applicator vertical, you will hit the upper wall of your canal. If the area is sufficiently lubricated, the tampon applicator should slide smoothly in. You should not have to push it hard or jab it at all. This is the step that presents the most problems for first-time users. If you need to, take a few deep breaths and pause before moving the applicator in. Flex your middle finger on the end of the plunger and push down until it is flush with the applicator. Keep your hold on the grip the entire time. When the plunger is fully down, then tighten your fingers on the grip and pull the applicator out of your vagina. If your applicator was pushed enough inside of you, you should not feel the tampon at all. If you released the tampon too low, you will likely feel its presence and slight discomfort. If this is the case, simply pull on the string to remove that tampon and try the process over again with a fresh one. It is common to feel discomfort as you insert a tampon the first time. This is likely caused by nerves or perhaps a too-low positioned tampon. However, you should not experience any type of pain. If this happens, stop what you are doing immediately. You may want to try again or just go ahead and talk with a doctor. When your tampon is fully inserted, you will see the string still hanging out of you. This is exactly what you should see. Don't push the string up into you, leave it out. When you are ready to remove your tampon, grab the string and pull gently downward. The tampon should slide out as you continue to hold the string. Some people prefer to remove a tampon prior to urinating, so that the urine is not soaked into the string. Also, make sure to properly dispose of all parts of the tampon once you are finished using them. It is generally not a good idea to flush any part of a tampon down the toilet. Follow the usage guidelines included in your tampon package, but is generally a good idea to switch out tampons every 4-6 hours at least. If you have a heavier flow, performing more frequent switches is a good idea too. Knowing your tampon schedule will take some of the stress off your mind. Some women also prefer to alternate between using a pad and tampon. This is an especially good idea for overnight. Making sure to regularly switch out your tampons can help to prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). This is a potentially deadly illness that is generally preventable with careful tampon use. If you just can't manage to get that tampon in the first time, it is okay. You are not alone in this situation. Many women try out tampons once only to delay until later. Or, you can always switch to pads as well. Do what works the best for you and don't forget to reach out for help if you need it.
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Assume a squatting or sitting position. Locate your vaginal opening. Grasp the grip area of the tampon. Insert the tip of the applicator. Push the plunger inside. Stop if you feel any pain. Remove by gently pulling downward on the string. Switch out tampons regularly. Keep trying if you fail the first time.
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You know what your normal period is like. Whether it's heavy or light, you know what to expect from your period. Implantation bleeding should be lighter than your period, though, because you're not shedding the whole lining of your uterus, plus it usually won't last as long as your period. Implantation spotting normally occurs before the expected period. You should only see a few spots of blood, plus it will be lighter in color, usually pink or brown, as opposed to the bright red of period blood. When you're PMSing, you may have mood swings, but that is also a sign of early pregnancy. In both cases, the moodiness is due to hormonal shifts. Because both PMS and early pregnancy change the hormonal balance in your body, both can make your breasts feel swollen or a little painful. They might feel a bit more full if you are pregnant., Both PMS and implantation can cause you to feel extra tired. When you become pregnant, you can feel this symptom as early as one week in, most likely because of an uptake in progesterone. However, PMS can also make you feel fatigued as well, also likely due to hormonal changes. Hormonal changes can also cause headaches. Therefore, you may experience them both during early pregnancy and when you have PMS. Cravings can crop up during PMS. Similarly, they can also appear during early pregnancy. Sometimes pregnancy cravings can be stranger but not always. PMS can give you either constipation or diarrhoea, due to hormonal changes. Pregnancy is similar, though it is more likely to give you constipation. Also, symptoms are more severe in later pregnancy. Usually, PMS symptoms will occur 1 to 2 weeks before you start your period. They usually disappear within a couple of days of starting your period. Implantation symptoms and early pregnancy symptoms generally occur around the same time; it's at the same point in the cycle that you either implant or shed the lining of your uterus and start your period.
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Know the difference between implantation bleeding and period bleeding. Pay attention to moodiness. Check for changes in your breasts. Look for tiredness. Watch for headaches. Notice food cravings. Check for changes in your digestive track. Understand when symptoms may appear.
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To offer a good character reference, you need to convince the person asking you questions that you are a reliable judge. Introduce yourself, then state what your profession is. List any other notable qualifications that you have. If it hasn't already been established, you should also provide some background about how you know the candidate. For instance, say something like, "My name is John Smith. I am a career counsellor with a background in media relations. I've known the candidate since we attended college together." The primary goal of questioning a character reference is to determine how trustworthy they are. Be sure to state clearly that you consider the person you are vouching for reliable and responsible. Provide examples of how you or others have been able to rely on the individual in the past. For instance, mention a time when the individual has helped you in an emergency or offered assistance during a difficult time. Another goal of character reference checks is to determine if an individual is easy to get along with. Emphasize positive personality attributes like kindness, compassion, diplomacy, respectfulness, and generosity. Give examples of how the individual demonstrates these assets in their daily life.
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Introduce yourself to establish your own credibility. Emphasize that the individual is reliable. Highlight the individual's positive demeanor.
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High performance of deep learning models typically comes at cost of considerable model size and computation time.These factors limit applicability for deployment on memory and battery constraint devices such as mobile phones or embedded systems.In this work we propose a novel pruning technique that eliminates entire filters and neurons according to their relative L1-norm as compared to the rest of the network, yielding more compression and decreased redundancy in the parameters.The resulting network is non-sparse, however, much more compact and requires no special infrastructure for its deployment.We prove the viability of our method by achieving 97.4%, 47.8% and 53% compression of LeNet-5, ResNet-56 and ResNet-110 respectively, exceeding state-of-the-art compression results reported on ResNet without losing any performance compared to the baseline.Our approach does not only exhibit good performance, but is also easy to implement on many architectures.
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We propose a novel structured class-blind pruning technique to produce highly compressed neural networks.
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Find your fuse box or circuit breaker box and check the diagram on the inside of the panel to identify the breaker that controls the power to your water heater. Flip the switch to shut off power to the water heater so you don't shock yourself. Use a flashlight or set up a lamp near the water heater so you can see while you’re working. Near the pilot light is a switch that controls the flow of gas into the water heater. Move the switch to the “pilot” setting to prevent heating an empty heater and so gas doesn't leak out while you’re working on it. The pilot light will not actually go out, but the gas will be cut off from the water heater. On the top right side of the water heater is a valve that controls the flow of water into the water heater. Turn the knob or move the switch to shut off the water supply. If you can't locate your water supply valve, check the owner's manual or look up the make and model of your water heater online to find it. At the base of the water heater is a small valve called the drain valve. Take a standard garden hose and align it with the threads on the drain valve. Screw the garden hose onto the valve to connect it. Make sure the hose is attached securely and the threads are even so water doesn't leak out. Run the garden hose to the outside of the building so the water can run off safely. Make sure the end of the hose is lower than the level of the drain on the heater so the water will flow. You could also run the hose to a storm drain in the street so it flows safely into a drainage system.
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Turn off the power if you have an electric water heater. Flip the pilot light switch to “Pilot” if you have a gas water heater. Turn the water supply valve off at the top of the water heater. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the tank. Place the other end of the hose outside below the level of the drain.
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Working with clients is at the heart of wedding planning. Discuss the client's preferences in detail and get a budget. Keep in mind that it's your job to book the venue, select caterers, pick a photographer, hire music and entertainment, and consult the clients on invitations and wardrobe. You’ll be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the wedding--rehearsals, the reception, the ceremony, and any travel arrangements--while sticking to the budget. Additionally, the wedding planner has to attend the wedding to make sure everything goes according to plan. Remember, you should plan a wedding according to the couple's preferences, not your own. It's good to offer your judgment, but don't let your own tastes dominate your client's. The couple may ask for color schemes or decor that you find downright unattractive. However, it's their wedding, not yours, so honor their choices. Couples often ask for style advice. Feel free to give your opinions in this case. This job is all about interacting with people. Besides working with the (potentially stressed-out) couple to plan the wedding, you’ll have to deal with people involved in catering, entertainment, decorations, and the venue. Plus, you’ll need to mingle with ease at the wedding and deal gracefully with rowdy relatives. Being a good listener is key. You need to understand what your clients want so you can deliver a fantastic wedding that's memorable--in a good way. Weddings can be stressful and emotional, so it's important that you stay cool, calm, and collected throughout the process. Planning a wedding requires some pretty intense multi-tasking. From flowers to cakes to seating plans, you’ll have to arrange everything on time and under budget. A digital or paper calendar is your best friend. Create a separate file for each client. Write down all the important dates and every client request and vendor transaction. Make sure you are easy to reach. Have your phone with you at all times and regularly check your email. That includes companies you’ve interned for, clients, and vendors you’ve worked with. Always be professional and gracious. Networking can help you get jobs at wedding planning firms, bring in new clients, and get deals from top vendors. Most clients will have full time jobs, so they’ll need to meet with you outside of business hours. Plus, weddings are usually on the weekends, and you’ll need to be there to supervise. Expect late night calls and consultations with the bride or groom. Responsiveness is vital to keeping your clients happy. Be prepared to take occasional unscheduled calls from a frazzled bride. Planning a wedding isn't all champagne and cake. In fact, you should expect hiccups throughout the process. A vendor may cancel at the last minute, or the wrong dress may get shipped. You need to stay calm in these situations and work with your available resources to solve the problem. Always have a backup plan, and show up with extra supplies that vendors might forget. Don't tell the couple about these issues unless it's absolutely necessary. Do your best to sort them out on your own first. Make sure you maintain good relationships with all your past vendors so you have options in case of last minute cancellations.
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Meet with the client to develop a personalized wedding plan. Respect the couple’s tastes. Work on your people skills. Be organized. Maintain good relationships with your professional contacts. Be prepared to work on weekends and after normal business hours. Learn to handle issues with vendors.
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You’ll first want to gather all of the brass you’d like to clean. If you’re cleaning fixtures, use a screwdriver to remove the fixtures from the walls or doors. Carefully set aside the screws for each fixture. You can use individual plastic bags to keep track of which screws go with which fixtures. Label the bags with permanent marker. Because many brass fixtures are quite old, they may be covered in lead-based paint. You’ll need a pot you do not plan on cooking in ever again to remove this paint. You can save the pot, however, for your future cleaning needs. If you don't have an old pot, you can likely buy one at a thrift store for under $5. Alternatively, you can use an old crockpot, but only if you can commit to not cooking in it again. You can also use an old crockpot, but only if you can commit to not cooking in it again. Try not to overfill the pot, and split your cleaning into two sessions if necessary. All of the brass should have enough space in the pot not to touch any other items. Fill the pot with enough water that all of your brass is completely submerged. Add about 4–5 tablespoons (59–74 mL) of soap and give the pot a good mix with an implement you don't mind throwing away. Set your stove to low heat to get the water simmering rather than boiling. This will allow the brass to slowly heat up. You’ll need to give the brass plenty of time to soak in this simmering water so that the paint can fully loosen. If you’re using a crockpot, set to the low setting and leave it on for a minimum of 8 hours and up to overnight. The paint should have started to separate from the brass. Your brass will now be very hot, so exercise caution when removing it from the pot. You may want to put on a pair of gardening gloves when removing the brass. This should still allow you to have the necessary mobility you need to handle the tongs, while also allowing you to protect yourself from the heat. Cooling off the brass immediately should make the paint even easier to remove. It will also make the brass much safer to handle. Let the brass sit in the ice water for about 5 minutes, then transfer it to an old towel you’re prepared to throw away.
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Collect your dirty and painted brass objects. Find a large pot that you don’t plan to cook in again. Place the brass items in the pot. Add water and dish detergent to the pot. Simmer the mixture for 6-8 hours. Use tongs to remove the brass from the hot water. Set the brass in a bowl of ice water.
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The following are general guidelines for fabrics in solid colors; patterns may need more in order to match the different pieces up. Note that fabric is sold by the yard, which is the measurement lengthwise. Bolts of fabric at the craft store have predetermined width, which you'll need to verify before purchasing. Typical widths range from 32 to 60 inches (81 to 152 cm), with 45 and 60 inches (114 and 152 cm) being the most common. The following measurements are based on fabric that is 54 inches (137 cm) wide. For a two-cushion sofa, use 16 yards (16 m) For a three-cushion sofa, use 18 yards (18 m) For a six-cushion sofa, use 22 yards (22 m) For a two-cushion love seat, use 13 yards (13 m) For a four-cushion love seat, use 17 yards (17 m) You can purchase it at a fabric store or online. Consider a fabric in a solid color. Matching patterns or stripes across large panels can be tricky, so unless you're ready to put in this extra effort, look for a cover material that's a single tone. Opt for a fabric with a lot of drape – this will be much easier to work with. This softens the material and also accounts for any shrinkage that may occur. Don't skip this important step: the beauty of a slipcover is that it can be easily removed and washed, but you need to make sure it won't shrink after you've made it. Be sure to follow care instructions for the particular fabric you're working with. Wrinkles could cause puckering in the finished product, so this ensures a smooth and accurate fit.
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Determine how much material you need. Buy the slipcover material. Wash and dry the slipcover material. Iron the material before attempting to begin work on the slipcover.
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A vertical garden, like any other type of garden, needs to be planted in an area with good soil drainage and the right combination of shade and sunlight. Figure out what conditions the plants you're growing need to thrive, then choose a suitable area in your yard or on your patio. Most vertical gardens do well with a lot of sunlight. Pick a spot close to a wall if you want your garden to eventually climb the walls of your house. If you're using a trellis, a stake or a pole, be sure to bury it deep in the ground so that it doesn't wobble or fall over. Remember that the garden will get heavier as it grows, and it will need a solid foundation that can stand up to wind and rain. Use a post driver to push your metal or wooden posts deep into the ground. Taking into account the individual needs of the plants you are using, plant seeds or seedlings in holes spaced around the base of the trellis, pole or other structure you are using. Make sure they aren't too close to each other or the structure so that they'll have room to root and grow. ing to their needs. Make sure they get adequate water and that you fertilize them, protect them with mulch, and take other measures they need to grow healthy and strong. When the seedlings get a few inches high, it's time to train them to wrap around the structure you erected. Gently wrap the stems of the plants around the base of the structure, taking care not to bend or break them. Use ties to hold the stems in place as they grow. Don't tie the stems too tightly. This prevents them from growing properly and may actually damage the plant. As the stems begin to grow and wind around the structure, continue using ties to train them to grow in the direction you want them to grow. For vines like hops, tie a string to the trellis a few feet above the ground, and stake it to the ground near the plant. Train the plant up the string until it reaches the trellis. If you are using metal or other slick types of materials, run the string all the way to the top so the vines have something to grab onto.
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Pick a good spot. Make sure the garden structure is stable. Plant around the base of the structure. according to their needs. Train the plants.
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Get out a silicone mold with about 15 small cavities. Spray the mold with a light coating of cooking spray. Take a paper towel and wipe away the excess oil from each cavity. Preparing the mold will make it easier for you to get the jello shots out. Set the mold on a baking sheet or cooling rack. If you'd rather fill individual shot glasses, just set them on the baking sheet. Avoid using small paper cups since they may fall apart when you pour the hot jello mixture into them. Each cavity or glass should hold about 1 ounce of liquid. Transfer the silicone mold on the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the jello shots for at least a few hours until they're completely set. You can chill the jello shots overnight.
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Prepare your jello mold. Refrigerate the caffeinated jello shots for several hours.
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These corner bookmarks can range from a basic solid color corner to designs like hearts or ice cream cones. Whatever design you choose will determine what color fabric to buy. For this bookmark, you’ll need felt squares of your color or design choice, scissors, a ruler, a sewing needle, and either sewing thread or embroidery thread of your color choice. If you’re making a simple design, like a heart, use a marker to draw the shape outline on the felt before you start cutting. Measure one corner of the felt square to fit the corner of the book page. Fold the felt square in half, line up the corners, and cut the corners together to create two equally measured cut outs. Line up the two corner cutouts and sew together two of the edges along the trim. Leave one side open, or the top of your design open, to slip over the corner of your book page.
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Decide your bookmark’s design. Prepare your materials. Outline your design. Cut out your shape. Assemble the corners.
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A person never knows what they truly have until they take a good look into their own closet. You may have outfits that can be totally revamped and look the pinnacle of fashionable. A good tailor would be key in this situation to have things refitted for the new style you are trying to achieve. What you are looking for could be right under your nose! Cut out clothes or styles that you like and paste them into your fashion journal. Write down a couple of your favorite outfits and say how you feel in them. Draw outfits on people, for different body sizes and shapes. What suits people. It's important to splurge on basics, because if you're going to wear something all the time, it better be high-quality and fit well. A cashmere cardigan, trench coat, string of pearls, pant suit, and little black dress will take you from season to season year to year. You could always find something very similar to it for less money, but it might tear or be itchy and uncomfortable. Use matching colors and patterns. When you buy your clothes make sure they fit. You don't want them too tight or too baggy. Also make sure they feel good. Don't buy them if they make you itchy or very uncomfortable. Make sure that you feel confident in the clothes. If all the requirements are good then buy it! Mix match patterns and colors or maybe try leggings and a long shirt. Whatever it is make sure people would want to follow that trend. But don't make them. From beads to earrings or rings to bracelets. You can add color and spunk to any outfit with accessories. Make sure that they match and they don't feel uncomfortable.
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Search through your own closet first. Create your own fashion journal. Invest in classics. Create a totally cool outfit that looks and feels great. Wear an outfit totally different then anybody else would. Add accessories.
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Sperm can survive for up to five days in your body. Therefore, if you aim for two to three days before to the day of ovulation, you should be able to get pregnant. If you want to play it safe, have intercourse every day or every other day during the second and third weeks of your cycle. Artificial lubricants, especially those with spermicide in them, can slow down or kill sperm. Instead, have your partner make time for foreplay. However, if you need a lubricant, go for something natural like mineral oil or canola oil. When you're stressed, it can mess with your cycle. Calm down and have fun. If your life is full of undue stress, try picking up yoga or another meditation practice. Taking just 15 minutes out of your day to calm yourself can help greatly.
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Start having intercourse before you ovulate. Skip the lubricants. Relax.
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The best way to gradually and safely lower your resting heart rate is to introduce regular aerobic exercise into your routine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends healthy adults get 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity (brisk walking) per week and muscle strengthening activity 2 days or more per week. Muscle strengthening activities should work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). For a healthier heart, aim for 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise three or four times a week. Include stretching and flexibility exercises such as yoga. Try to combine this with muscle strengthening exercises twice a week. To really target your resting heart rate, you can tailor your exercise routine so that you aim for a target heart rate when you are exercising. This way you can track the intensity of the exercise and how hard your heart is working, gradually increasing it as you become fitter. To do this you need to determine your maximum heart rate. All of the safe methods for this are approximations, but they can give you a general picture. One basic method is just subtract your age from 220. So if you are 30, your maximum heart rate will be approximately 190 beats per minute. This method is considered more accurate for those under 40. A slightly more complicated recent method is to multiply your age by 0.7, and then subtract that figure from 208. With this technique a 40-year-old has a maximum heart rate of 180 (208 - 0.7 x 40). Once you know an approximate value for your maximum heart rate you can determine the target heart rate zones for your exercise. By exercising within your target heart rate zone you can keep better track of how hard your heart is working and organise your exercise regime more precisely. As a general rule heart rate during moderate activities is about 50-69% of your maximum heart rate. When you are first starting to work out, you should aim to keep your heart rate in this, the lower range of your target zone. Hard and vigorous activity will be between 70 and 85% of your maximum. You should gradually work up to working out at this level — it should take about six months to safely and comfortably reach this point if you are just beginning to exercises. To keep track of your heart rate during exercise just take your pulse at your wrist or neck. Count for fifteen seconds and multiply the number by four. When you are exercising you want to keep your heart rate between 50% and 85% of your maximum. If you are dropping down, try to up the intensity. If you are relatively new to exercise, increase gradually. You will still reap the benefits and will be less likely to sustain injury or to become discouraged. Be sure to stop exercising for a moment while you take your pulse.
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Introduce regular exercise. Determine your maximum heart rate. Determine your target heart rate zone. Monitor your heart rate during exercise.
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This exercise works out your pectoral muscles as well as your biceps, and helps you create a strong foundation for a safe, successful bicep workout. Incorporate pectoral fly exercises into either your bicep workout or additional strength training workouts on days you rest your biceps. Lie down on a bench so that your head, torso, and rear end are all supported, but your legs are off the bench. Bend your knees so that your feet sit flat on the floor off the end of the bench. Bend your elbows so that your dumbbells are resting near your chest to begin. Start by pushing the dumbbells straight up from the chest. Slowly lower the arms out to the sides only as far as you feel sure you can bring the dumbbells back up. Make sure you have a spotter nearby for safety Exhale, and carefully bring the dumbbells back together over the center of your chest in an arch motion. Once the dumbbells come together, repeat the motion by lowering the dumbbells back out to the sides. Repeat this motion for your specific number of reps. Push-ups help build strength in the shoulders, chest and triceps, all of which work in conjunction with the biceps. Incorporate push-ups in your regular workout routine as a body-weight exercise to help build up your supporting muscle groups. Set yourself on a mat stomach-down, and place your hands at shoulder level and slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Set your feet up so that your legs are straight back behind you and the tips of your shoes are touching the ground. Look down while keeping your head, neck, and spine in a straight line. Push up on your arms to bring your body to an elevated position at the full extension of your arms. Your body should stay in a straight line. Brace your abs as you push up. Once you reach the full extent of your arms, carefully lower yourself until your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. Do not let your chest or head drop to the ground. Repeat the exercise for the recommended amount of reps, or until your body gets tired. Stretching is important to help your muscles loosen up and kickstart the recovery process. Consider adding a stretching routine such as yoga to your workout schedule to make sure that your biceps and supporting muscle groups are all getting the attention they deserve. You can perform muscle-specific static stretches, but whole-body stretching exercises such as yoga provide a more inclusive, comprehensive stretch for all muscles worked, including smaller supporting ones.
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Incorporate pectoral fly exercise into your workout. Perform push-ups. Add stretching to your routine.
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This is vital to developing empathy. Browse some websites that talk about ADD or ADHD. Get pamphlets from a local therapist's office. You can ask your boyfriend to refer you to reading materials, as he may know great places to read up on the conditions. People with ADD/ADHD may struggle to pay attention. Your boyfriend may zone out during conversations, for example, or struggle to sit still through a movie. People with ADD/ADHD may also be forgetful. If your boyfriend got the time wrong for a dinner date, he may have been listening to you earlier. He simply forgot the information. ADD and ADHD may cause poor organizational skills, so if you clean up after your boyfriend a lot, that's not necessarily because he's being rude. He just may struggle to keep up. People with ADD and ADHD may be more emotional and impulsive. Your boyfriend may suddenly blurt things out and may have a slight temper. It may be difficult to have a calm conversation with someone with ADD or ADHD. Talking with your boyfriend and asking him questions about his experiences with ADD or ADHD can also help you to gain valuable perspective. Some questions you might ask him to get a better sense of how ADD or ADHD affects him include: What is hardest about living with ADHD? Does it ever affect your emotions? Do you take medication? If so, how does the medication make you feel? Is there anything I can do to help? This is important to understanding your boyfriend's experience. When your boyfriend is frustrating you, pause for a second and consider his perspective. It is difficult to live with ADHD or ADD day in and day out. If your boyfriend is frustrating you, imagine how frustrated he must feel at himself. For example, you're angry because your boyfriend could not get out the door in time for a movie as he kept getting distracted along the way. While this is frustrating for you, think how your boyfriend must feel. He probably feels mad at himself for letting you down, and frustrated he's unable to manage his symptoms well enough for a simple movie date. You were probably drawn to your boyfriend for a reason. He is not completely defined by his ADD/ADHD. Try to remember why you like being with him when things get frustrating. Try making a mental list of everything you like about your boyfriend. Does he always make you laugh? Is he more tolerant of your grouchiness after work? Does he do nice things for you, like bring you coffee in the morning? If you remember why you're in the relationship, this can quell any feelings of resentment you have. You will be able to feel more empathetic for someone if you remember why you value them. Resentment can build up if you do not communicate regularly. Resentment can destroy empathy, so if something's bothering you, discuss it. Never make assumptions during a conversation. You do not understand why someone behaved the way they did without asking. Do not say, "You just don't care, which is why you never remember to take out the garbage. It's disrespectful." Instead, say, "Is there a reason you're having trouble remembering to take out the garbage?" When your boyfriend talks, listen actively. Do not interrupt. If you need clarification, wait until your boyfriend's done talking and say something like, "I'm not entirely sure what you mean. Could you explain more?" Also, remember to laugh. Miscommunications are inevitable, and facing them with good humor can help reduce tension. If you're in a relationship with someone with ADD/ADHD, a lot of this person's actions can be read the wrong way. If your boyfriend interrupts you in mid-sentence, you may think he's not interested in what you have to say. If your boyfriend is 15 minutes late to a date, you may think he does not care about your time. These are symptoms of ADD/ADHD and do not necessarily speak to your boyfriend's character. It can take a long time for symptoms to be managed properly. There will be struggles along the way. In moments of frustration, say to yourself, "This is his ADHD. This is not him." Remember, you're with this person for a reason. If he's struggling to manage his ADHD/ADD at the moment, this is not a permanent situation. Once symptoms are more under control, you'll be able to focus more on his good qualities.
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Learn about the condition. Ask your boyfriend about his experiences. Put yourself in your boyfriend's shoes when you feel frustrated. Keep the positives in mind. Remember to communicate. Separate the symptoms from the person.
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Unlike the reading stage, you should start reading some more serious works. Look at books in the library. Check databases for more specific articles. Don't just Google the topic, or search for it in Wikipedia. Most major libraries have databases you can use. You will need a library card to access them; some even require that you be in the library to use them. However, databases like EBSCOhost have many smaller databases that you can search; which ones are included depends on what your library pays for. Research libraries will often include databases on every topic, from business to humanities to psychology. In the advanced search, you can choose which ones you search, so pick one relevant to your topic. You will get academic articles in return for your search. Be sure to try different sets of keywords; you never know which set will bring up the results you want. When you take notes, you can begin to see where different authors reference each other and where different ideas come together. Pick one of those intersections as your topic. Continue to research it until you can develop it into a paper. If you’re in high school or an undergraduate, your topic doesn't necessarily need to be original, as your professors will mainly be wanting to see if you can develop a theme throughout the paper. However, in graduate school, your topic should be more original. It should be something that hasn't been covered a hundred times by someone else, so be careful when picking out your research topic. You should get an idea of what has already been covered as you research to help you choose something original. For instance, there's likely been a good number of articles written on B.F. Skinner's behavioral psychology, but your idea can be different in how you apply it. Maybe you want to apply it to a piece of literature or maybe you want to look at it in relation to current pop culture. The application of it can be original. Also, make sure your topic is something you enjoy, as you’re going to be spending some time working on it. You don't want to be researching a topic you hate, as that dislike and disinterest will show up in your essay. For more information on writing a good research paper, see this article. Also see Start a Research Paper.
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Begin researching the main ideas on your bubble map. Get an idea of the research in the field. Use keywords to find articles related to your topic. Take notes and use them to choose your topic. Try to look at your chosen topic in an original way. Choose a topic that you enjoy.
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Go to https://www.youtube.com in your computer's web browser. This is where you'll find the background music or sound for your presentation. If the computer on which you're presenting doesn't allow you to access YouTube videos, you'll need to download your preferred video and upload the video to Google Drive. You can then skip to the next part. It's at the top of the page. Type in the name of the video you want to use, then press ↵ Enter. For example, you might search for "free music for one hour" for a copyright-free music loop. Scroll through the video results, then click the video you want to use. This will open the video and prompt it to begin playing. It's best to pick music that has a simple lo-fi loop rather than a traditional song or orchestral piece. This will ensure that your music is easier to synchronize across your presentation. Once the video opens, highlight the address at the top of the window, then press Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac) to copy the address.
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Open YouTube. Click the search bar. Search for a video. Select a video. Copy the video's URL.
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We show that if the usual training loss is augmented by a Lipschitz regularization term, then the networks generalize. We prove generalization by first establishing a stronger convergence result, along with a rate of convergence. A second result resolves a question posed in Zhang et al.: how can a model distinguish between the case of clean labels, and randomized labels? Our answer is that Lipschitz regularization using the Lipschitz constant of the clean data makes this distinction. In this case, the model learns a different function which we hypothesize correctly fails to learn the dirty labels.
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We prove generalization of DNNs by adding a Lipschitz regularization term to the training loss. We resolve a question posed in Zhang et al. (2016).
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Maybe you know some other people who share the same interests as the person, or maybe you know some people who have a higher tolerance for annoying people than you do. Try to introduce them to people around your school or workplace that will distract them. Avoid introducing them to mutual friends, because that might make you more obligated to spend time with them. If you are not particularly close to the person, it is acceptable to just end communication. Unfriend them on social networks, ignore or block their phone calls and emails, and try to avoid situations where you might encounter them. Most relationships have a trial stage, during which it should be expected that you might break it off if things go sour. This is not a valid strategy if you have been friends for years or if you live or work in close enough proximity that you can be expected to encounter one another again When ending a relationship with a close friend, you should do so directly and in person. To soften the blow, start off by telling them what you liked about them and your relationship with them. Be honest about why you no longer want to be friends, but do so in a way that is neutral and not offensive. Instead of accusing them of doing something wrong, tell them in an impersonal way what you need in a friend: “My life is stressful right now, and I need to be surrounded by people are relaxing and empathetic.”
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Suggest some new friends for the person. Cut them off. Tell them you no longer want to be friends.
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Chemical strippers can be used if what you're after is a quick fix, or the floors themselves were recently finished. If, however, you're dealing with traffic patterns, stains, or scratches, your best bet is to sand away those imperfections and then add another coat to the floor. You can rent a detail sander for this purpose. Hand-sand or palm-sand the perimeter of the floor with coarse 180-grit sandpaper. Rub out 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm) from the edge of the baseboard so that you're sure to cover the areas your mechanical floor sander can't get to. A floor sander is useful to hit the areas of the floor that weren't hit by hand in the detail sanding. You can rent floor sanding machines at hardware supply stores or equipment rental stores. Start with a semi-coarse grit and begin to sand the floor. Start off gently. You don't want to gouge the floor. If you get a good sander, you'll even be able to lift up the sander and spend a little more time on heavy-wear or problem areas. Change out your sanding disks as necessary. You may need to change out the sandpaper once or twice using the same grit before you've completely removed the finish. Using a pencil, color the entire area lightly with streaks of graphite. This will help tell you when you've sanded an area. Otherwise, it'll be tough to tell where you've sanded and where you haven't. Go over the entire floor again with a medium-grit sandpaper. Look at the pencil streaks to determine whether you've already sanded an area or not. Again, you may need to change the disks on your sanding machine before the job is finished. If you hit any wayward nails back into the floor in the prep stage, be sure to save the sawdust so that you can patch and plug the 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) holes created by the nails. This will help ensure a nice, even finish.
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Use sanding to buff up any very old, excessively scratched or worn wood. Prep the perimeter. Use a floor sander. Save the sawdust created by sanding.
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Garlic is a great addition to your diet when you're trying to cleanse your liver, as it activates enzymes in the liver that help to clear out toxins. It also contains two natural compounds called allicin and selenium which support healthy liver function. Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, arugula, dandelion greens and chicory provide a multitude of liver-cleansing benefits -- they eliminate heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides (which wreak havoc on the liver) and increase the production and flow of healthy bile. Grapefruit contains a special protein called glutathione which attaches itself to toxins before eliminating them from the body. Enjoying a whole grapefruit or drinking a glass of freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice with breakfast aids the liver cleansing process along with boosting your bodies vitamin C, pectin and antioxidant content. Avocados are also high in glutathione, a compound which protects the liver from toxins and ensures proper liver function. Some research has suggested that eating just 1 to 2 avocados per week for a minimum of 30 days could help to reverse liver damage. Walnuts contain glutathione, an amino acid called l-arginine and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which help to detoxify the liver and lower ammonia — high levels of which are responsible for many diseases. Try munching on a handful of walnuts as a snack, or sprinkling them over a salad. Turmeric is something of a liver-cleansing superfood — it protects the liver from toxins and helps to regenerate damaged liver cells. It also boosts bile production and supports the healthy function of the gall bladder, another purifying organ. Try adding turmeric to lentil curries and stewed vegetable dishes to take advantage of its detoxifying benefits. There are certain foods and ingredients that work against the liver, overloading it with toxins and hindering its proper function. Such foods include processed, fatty foods like preserved meat (sausages, corned beef), deep fried food, margarine and hydrogenated oils, and any food that contains artificial colors and flavors. There are many natural supplements which can help to detoxify the liver and promote liver health. Some of the most popular include malic acid, burdoc, dandelion root and milk thistle. These can be found at the pharmacy or health food store and should be taken according to the instructions on the packaging. Certain herbal teas are believed to flush toxins and fat deposits from the liver, while also increasing hydration levels. The best teas for liver cleansing include ingredients such as dandelion root, ginger, clove, burdock root, chamomile, cinnamon and horsetail. Try to drink at least two cups of herbal tea per day and sweeten with honey if necessary.
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Eat garlic. Eat green, leafy vegetables. Eat grapefruit. Eat avocado. Eat walnuts. Eat turmeric. Know what to avoid. Take supplements. Drink detoxifying teas.
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Remember that God works on a different timeline than you do. If He doesn't answer as quickly as you hoped, do not give up on Him. Wait on His timing and remember that there may be a reason He does not answer as quickly as you want Him to. While you wait to hear God's answer to your prayer, you must keep honoring Him and giving Him praise. It is important to be be thankful and worshipful even when you haven't received what you want yet. If you only praise Him when He acts as you want, your praise may not be genuine. If you don't believe that God has the power to act, your prayer loses power. You must believe that He has heard you and will act based on His will. If your request fits His plan, then he will grant what you want, but remember that God doesn't always answer the way you want Him to.
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Be patient waiting for God to work. Continue to praise Him. Trust that God will act according to His will.
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You will take Communion during Mass. Prepare yourself mentally during the Consecration of the Eucharist (when the host is changed into the body and blood of Christ) to participate in Communion. You can do this by giving your thanks, appreciation, and reverence to Jesus Christ through prayer. The priests and altar servers will prepare to give Communion by taking their customary places. Wait for the usher to guide your row to walk up. When leaving the pew there is no need to genuflect (to kneel and cross oneself). Wait in line and do not skip people. Depending on the church and your personal preference, you can either have the host fed to you or handed to you. In the Traditional Rite, the host is fed to you. Open your mouth and extend your tongue so that the host does not fall. The host will be placed on your tongue. Close your mouth and allow the host to dissolve on your tongue while thinking of the sacrifice made. If you wish to have the host handed to you, hold out your hands, left on top of right. Do not take the host from the priest, but rather allow them to place it in your hand. When you approach the priest or Extraordinary Minister, he/she will proclaim "the Body of Christ,". You proclaim your faith, both in word and in a gesture: as you say "Amen." (meaning I believe it!) you also bow as a way of showing your respect and faith. After receiving the host, you may choose to receive the Blood of Christ. Take a small drink from the chalice that is offered to you. The person offering the cup will say “the Blood of Christ,” and you should respond (as above) with a bow and a proclamation of your faith: "Amen." The lip of the chalice is wiped off after each member receives the blood as a way to limit germs, but if you know you are contagious, refrain from receiving from the Cup. This is a time to reflect and thank Jesus for coming to you in the Holy Eucharist. Return to your pew and pray, until the priest is finished offering the Blessed Sacrament. Follow the lead of more established church members if you are unsure what to do.
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Go to Mass. Approach the altar. Receive the host. Receive the Precious Blood. Walk back to your seat and kneel or stand (depending on the custom in your parish).
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Bernie Sanders, Fran Drescher, and Jerry Seinfeld have all made this accent pretty recognizable, even if it is considered a bit over the top for every day speech. But if you're on stage, on screen, or just hamming it up, focus on breathing through your nose. Huge → "Yuuuuge." Speaking like a New Yorker is less about what you say, and more about how you say it. New Yorkers are known for being direct, opinionated and confident. They are also known for talking a lot, and talking loudly. Speak quickly and succinctly. Use loud, expressive tones when speaking. Really draw out those vowels for emphasis. Throw an extra "r" at the end of words that end in vowels, like "that's a good idear." The best way to practice is the word Long Island itself, pronounced by residents as "Lawn-Guyland") Really take your time with the vowels, stretching them out for a nice long time. The "g" at the end of "-ing" isn't pronounced either. So "going" is pronounced "goin'" and "here" sounds like "hea". The following expressions aren't really used so much anymore, but they're still stereotypes. They will instantly place your listener into the NYC mindset, even if that mindset is about 15 years old by now. Typical expressions Noo Yawkez use include "Get outta hea", "Fawget aboutit" & "Ahrite ahready" Say "hey", instead of "hi" or "hello" and say it quickly. Make the classic "you guys" into the NYC plural "yous guys." It is often a deep sounding voice, and words are spoken kind of in a relaxed way. Since New York was at one point very Italian, Staten Island and Brooklyn in particular (Staten Island is still 44% Italian, the highest percentage of any county in the country), people of Italian descent that live in the areas tend to have a little bit of Italian accent mixed in. So if you've ever heard, have or done an Italian accent, it may be a little bit easier to do a NY accent. Think of Sylvester Stallone. Now think of Danny DeVito. Both have similar accents, but also plenty of uniqueness. Your own accent can be similarly unique, as long as you follow the basic rules above. Check out this list of free files containing examples of different NYC accents to help practice.
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Speak nasally, with your throat feeling almost constricted, to really take your accent over the top. Pick up the "attitude" in your speech rhythms. Mash your words together and spread your vowels out for the Long Island classic accent. Use some local, if cliched, colloquialisms. Listen to native New Yorkers, online or in person, to get the subtle range of different accents.
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The road to recovery may require you to go to some couples therapy to help your relationship. There will likely be some unresolved issues that you and your partner need to work out. If you can't work them out on your own, seek a professional counselor or therapist to help with your relationship. This will show your partner that you are willing to do everything you can to repair your relationship. There may be certain situations, places, or substances that trigger your addiction. This will vary from person to person, but these are the things that may cause you to relapse into your addiction. Talk to your partner about what these triggers are, how you've taken efforts to get triggers out of your life, and how he can help you avoid them. Explain why these things are your triggers. If your partner understands why these things trigger you, he may be more willing to help you avoid them. For example, if you have a substance abuse problem, having alcohol in the house may be a problem. You may also need to avoid bars or clubs. Tell your partner, "I know you like to have wine with dinner, but this isn't an option for me right now. I cannot have these things in the house because they will tempt me to relapse." When you are working through addictive disorders, you will need as much help as you can get to avoid a relapse, especially at first. Ask your partner if you can rely on her to be someone you can call when you need help avoiding relapse. You may have a sponsor that will help you with this, but it is nice to have someone you love and trust to help you as well. The more help you have, the greater chance of beating your addiction. Since your partner will be with you more often than other people, she will be a constant person for support. Having someone you are accountable to that you love and respect can also make fighting your addiction easier. Ask your partner, "If I find myself on the edge of a relapse or in the need of extra support, can I call, text, or come find you to talk me through it?" There are many support groups specifically for families and partners of those with addiction. Tell your partner about these groups so he can seek support from people who are going through the same thing. These organizations will also help your loved one learn about what it is like to have an addictive disorder and how he can help you cope and recover. It will also help your partner take care of himself and his needs while helping you, too. There may be local organizations in your area for your partner. You can also look for a local chapter of SMART Recovery for family and friends of those with addictive disorders.
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Offer to seek professional help with your partner. Explain your triggers. Ask if you can use her for help. Suggest your partner finds a support group.
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While you can certainly raise a baby squirrel, no one can raise it better than its mother. When you find a baby squirrel, it's important to always try to reunite baby and mother before doing anything else. A squirrel mama will look for her babies and reclaim them if they are warm. Squirrel moms will not take back a cold baby because they will think it is either sick or dying. It's up to you to monitor the situation. If the baby is hurt, cold, or it's nighttime and mom does not come to get the baby within one to two hours, the baby is probably an orphan and needs your help. Human scent on a squirrel baby will not deter the mother from taking them back so touching them is not a worry at any point. If there is more than one baby and one is already dead, the mom will not take the live one(s) back. Therefore it will be up to you to rehab them and see if mom will reclaim them after some time has passed and the scent of her deceased baby subsides. Wearing thick leather gloves (just to be safe), take this chance to observe the baby and check for injuries, bugs, bleeding, bumps or wounds. If they are bleeding or you see broken bones or serious injury, you need to find a vet who will see a squirrel as soon as possible. Most vets will not see the squirrel unless you are licensed. If this is the case, call any and all rehabbers in your area immediately. Baby squirrels don't generate their own heat so you must do that for them. Find or borrow a heating pad, electric blanket, a hot water bottle, or even a hand warmer. A liquid heating pad that recirculates water is the best for heat control. Make sure the heating apparatus of choice's temperature is a low-to-medium temperature. Baby squirrels should be incubated at about 99 °F (37 °C). If you have a thermometer handy or can borrow one it will help you create the right environment for your baby squirrel's good health. Some heating pads shut off after a few hours, so check it often to be sure it is still on. If you have no option, but to raise the baby yourself, invest in a non-auto-shut-off heating pad. The baby's life depends on it. You can also place a towel over top of the container or the lid to the container with air holes punched out to keep the heat inside. Once you get what you need to warm your baby squirrel, a small box, basket or a large Tupperware about a foot square (with air holes punched out of the lid) or another similar container is needed. Place your heating device to one side. This way if it gets too hot, the baby squirrel can simply crawl away from the pad. If a heating pad is used, be sure it is under the container, not inside with the baby. Make a nest inside the box with nesting material from the area where you found the baby. Make a donut-shaped nest and place the baby inside. Be sure the heat source is nuzzled up against the nest but not directly in contact with the baby. If necessary you can use soft fabrics from your home. Do not use towels as baby squirrels can snag their toes and break ankles, lose limbs, etc. Put the nest outside. If the area is safe from dogs, cats, raccoons, and other predators you can put the nest on the ground. If you're not sure, put it up in a tree or on a pole to keep it safe. As your baby squirrel warms it will instinctively call for its mother. If she is around there is an excellent chance she will come and get her baby. Squirrel mothers carry their babies just like a cat so don't worry about the nest being in a tree.
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Look for the baby's mother first. Pick the baby up gently. Make the baby warm. Get a small box. Try to find mama one more time.
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. If you want financial freedom, you do not want an accident or unforeseen circumstances to push you into debt. In addition to having solid insurance policies, you should strive to have an emergency fund just in case anything unexpected goes wrong. Talk to your bank about opening a separate account to start building your fund. It's a good idea to have a year's worth of expenses set aside, but it can take a long time to gain this much capital. Consider doing automatic transfers to this fund. The 10 to 15% you're taking out of your paycheck each month for savings could go into this account. . A retirement fund is vital to ensure a stable financial future. It is never too early to start putting money away for retirement. Take advantage of any program your employer offers, such as a 401K, and start putting money away as soon as possible. If you're unsure if your business offers retirement benefits, make an appointment with a person in human resources to ask. If you do not have a job that offers retirement benefits, consider looking for work elsewhere. You should also talk to a financial planner at your local bank. Your bank may provide free consultation, or offer you advice for a small fee. You can look into starting something like a Roth IRA to save for retirement. Look ahead to expenses that may come up down the line, such as sending your children to college or paying for an unexpected, major medical expense. Planning and saving for these events far in advance can help keep you out of debt and retain your financial freedom. . Consider investing to grow your money. Exchange-traded funds, bonds, bond funds, or mutual funds are all solid options for investing your excess funds. . You want your children to be financially independent. Even if they're young, start teaching them about how to handle money. Make a trip to the local bank and have your kids open a savings account. Encourage them to put money away so they'll see how money grows over time. You should also talk to your kids about managing money. Tell them how to budget and spend wisely. Think about setting up a savings account in your local bank where you can put money towards your children's college education.
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Create an emergency fund. Set up a retirement fund Consider possible future obligations. Invest excess funds Teach your kids about financial independence
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Often, dogs escape from the house because they aren't neutered/spayed. In their attempts to mate, they will make a run for the door, and from there to a dog of the opposite sex. This motive is especially powerful in male dogs. Talk to your vet about neutering or spaying your pet. The procedure is very safe and relatively inexpensive. Tired dogs are less likely to want to escape the house. Make sure you exercise your dog every day. You can either give your dog free reign for fifteen to twenty minutes in the backyard or take your doggie for a walk. If your dogs likes to play fetch or catch the Frisbee in an enclosed area, that provides a good source of exercise as well. Dogs of all sizes and breeds should spend some time outside each day, weather permitting. Bored dogs may be driven outside in a search for amusement. Keep your dog engaged and content by playing lots of games with it, teaching it tricks, and generally paying attention to your dog. Let your doggie know it is loved and cared for. When you come home, give it a hug and pat it on the head. Rub its belly if it rolls over for you. Set aside time in your schedule for you and your dog to bond.
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Neuter or spay your dog. Give your dog a lot of exercise. Keep your dog happy and entertained.
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If you don't plan on relocation you can check locally for any software development jobs that might have become available. These positions might be found in local publications such as newspapers or on-line by searching for jobs in your area. Local publications will often have sections for employers to list open positions. If there is a company or employer nearby you might try inquiring directly or leaving your resume with them. You may have a specific company in mind that you have always wanted to work for. If this is the case you will want to inquire directly with that company to see if they have an software development positions currently open. Check on-line or contact via email or phone to learn if your desired company is hiring. Many companies offer information about available positions directly on their website. Always follow the instructions that the company lists when submitting your resume or application. There are many large sites that employers and employees can make use of to find work or to offer it. Signing up for these sites will allow you to easily submit your resume and apply to any open software development positions that you might find. Websites like http://www.indeed.com/ or http://www.monster.com/ are good places to post your resume and search for software development positions. Certain sites such as https://www.linkedin.com/ allow you to create professional profile, resume and let you network with other professionals to look for software development opportunities.
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Look locally. Search for openings with specific companies. Browse major job and career websites.
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If your article doesn't start on an interesting note, readers are likely to scroll on by. Take some time crafting a short intro that will grab your reader's attention. It could include a question or an interesting fact. Just make sure it introduces your topic. You could write something like, “Are you tired of tasteless turkey on Thanksgiving? Spice up your holiday menu by introducing some bold new flavors!” You don't want to lose your reader after you’ve hooked them. Since long, dense paragraphs can look overwhelming, it's a good idea to keep them on the shorter side. Paragraphs of about 3-4 sentences look visually appealing and can keep your reader interested. Make sure to only include 1 idea in each paragraph so that your reader can more easily absorb the information. For example, don't try to talk about side dishes and table decor in 1 paragraph. Those are 2 separate ideas. Add some life to your article by including some interesting facts or a touching story. If you just state your opinion or a list of instructions, that probably won't be very interesting. If you’re writing an article about zoning laws in your town, you could interview a small business owner and write about how the changes could impact them. For your Thanksgiving article, you could write about certain foods that remind you of the Thanksgiving you celebrated while studying abroad. Interesting stories are great, but you need to also include useful information. Look back over your research notes and choose the most relevant information. For example, if you're writing about Thanksgiving dinner, don't forget to include tips on what to serve, how long it will take, and how to make each item. Don't feel like you have to include everything, though. Use discretion and make good choices. You don't need to give recipes for 5 different types of pie. Make sure to cite your sources! Don't just tell your readers about how much you love serving a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner. Give them concrete examples of how they can wow their guests. Leave out any fluff. While you might have a charming anecdote about your child dressing up like a turkey for school, that's probably not what your readers are looking for. Stick to the topic at hand, even when it comes to personal stories. If you’ve been assigned an article, you’ve likely already been given a word limit. All you have to do is make sure to stick to it! If you’re writing a blog or another type of article, you might need to set your own parameters. A good rule of thumb is that articles should be around 500 words for blogs or how-to articles. Of course, if you’re writing a scholarly article, it can be much longer. Writing is hard and creating something good can take time. If you find yourself struggling to find the right word or turn of phrase, take a break. Go for a walk or get a snack. This will allow your mind to take a break and will likely help you move past the writer's block. If you’re really stuck, it's okay to leave your article for the night and come back to it the next day when you feel those creative juices flowing.
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Start with 1-2 punchy sentences. Keep your paragraphs short. Include a story to draw your reader in. Make sure to include substance so that your reader learns something. Stick to a word limit to avoid rambling. Come back later if you experience writer’s block.
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Most replacement vinyl windows are screwed in place. Take your replacement screws and install them through the screw holes in the window sashing. Align the screws with the pre-existing holes in the wooden window frame. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver until they’re firmly in place. The replacement window should have come with screws for installation when you purchased it. So, you won't need to purchase these screws separately. Use low-pressure expanding foam made from polyurethane. Shake the can and attach the narrow tube as directed. Stick the point of the tube in the gaps around your installed window, and squeeze the trigger until the gap is filled with foam. Be careful if you’re using traditional expanding foam for the insulation, as installing too much insulation on top and bottom may cause window to bow. Insulation will block drafts and keep the window from letting hot or cold air you’re your home. Depending on the style of replacement vinyl windows that you purchased, these items may need to be screwed into place, or they may be held in place by pressure. If they need to be screwed in place, the screws will be included in the replacement window packaging. Work gently with the stops, since they’re relatively delicate and can break easily. of the window sash and frame. The exterior surface of replacement vinyl windows will already be finished. So, choose a color of stain or paint that you like and apply it to the exposed surfaces of the sash and frame. Wait 8-10 hours for the paint to dry. If the first layer of stain or paint is too translucent for your tastes, apply a second layer.
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Use screws to secure the window to the opening in your wall. Install insulation around the window between the frame and opening. Reinstall the stops, trim, and molding that you removed earlier. Stain or paint the interior surfaces
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A small company that is quickly growing will have more hands on experience than a mature company. A well-established company will have important experience and job security. It is important not to get lost in the crowd. In order to climb the corporate ladder, you need to stand out. Get feedback from your employer. Don't just wait for the annual review, ask your supervisor for feedback regularly. Use the criticism to improve and your efforts and ambition will be noticed. Be willing to do extra work. Try to help your boss by volunteering to do extra work. You will stand out to your supervisor and they will be grateful because it will make them stand out to their supervisor. Make sure to complete all work on time, including the extra work. Be involved in company activities. Even though it is not work, it is important to be social during work. Play on the company sports teams and go to the charity events. Do favors for other employees and be nice to everyone. This will make you likable and stand out more at the company. This is someone who is willing to help and guide you throughout your career. They can help you get to know the right people, give you advice, and help you succeed. Having a good mentor can help with problems along the way and speed up the process of reaching your career goals. You may have to be at the bottom for a while, but be patient. Promotions never occur as quickly as we want them to. Be willing to change job locations if you feel you really need to in order to succeed.
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Get experience in the field. Get noticed by the people who matter. Get a mentor to help guide you. Be patient about reaching the top.
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Studies show that regularly drinking cranberry or blueberry juice prevents infections. UTIs are often caused by E. coli, and cranberry and blueberry juice contain proanthocyanidins, which prevent E. coli from attaching to the bladder and urethra. Try drinking low-sugar cranberry juice, since it has a higher cranberry concentration. Unfortunately, cranberry juice has not been shown to treat infections once they begin; it's strictly a preventative measure. However, it can help your body flush out bacteria in your system. There's no conclusive research to show that these supplements prevent UTIs, but they are reputed to help treat infections. Goldenseal extract is taken to prevent all types of infections and is also said to be helpful in preventing UTIs. Juniper oil increases urine volume, which aids in flushing bacteria away from the urethra. Certain foods and drinks can put you at greater risk of getting or exacerbating a UTI. Alcohol and caffeine can dehydrate you if they are consumed in large quantities. If you feel a UTI coming on, they can cause it to turn into a full infection. Acidic foods and drinks like orange juice, and tomatoes can irritate your bladder. Avoid them altogether if you're particularly prone to getting urinary tract infections. Lemon Juice alkalizes the body and is a useful means of bringing your pH balance back into balance. Lemons are the only citrus fruits that assist in alkalization. Fiber helps keep your bowels moving, which prevents constipation. Constipation can weaken your pelvic floor and increase your risk of developing a UTI. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, which contain fiber. If you're a woman, your daily fiber recommendations are 21-25 grams per day. For men, daily fiber recommendations are 30-38 grams per day.
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Drink cranberry or blueberry juice. Take herbal supplements. Avoid substances that irritate the bladder. Include plenty of high-fiber foods in your diet.
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One of the most important things to do when passing a kidney stone is to drink lots of water. Your urine should look light yellow or clear. If it looks dark yellow or brown, then you are not drinking enough water. Try adding a squeeze of lemon juice to your water to add some flavor. Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day if you have kidney stones. Drinking cranberry juice can also be beneficial for kidney health. Its tannins can prevent infection and promote overall health. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and acetaminophen are often recommended to help relieve pain caused by kidney stones. If you can, try to take Motrin, which is preferred by doctors over other NSAIDS for relieving kidney stone pain. Check with your doctor if you are not sure about which type or how much you should take. Make sure that you read and follow the product instructions as well. Drinking a glass of fresh celery juice may help because celery has antispasmodic properties. That means that celery juice can help to relieve any pain that is caused by spasms in the tissues in and around your kidneys. If you have a juicer, then you can make your own fresh celery juice with a few stalks of celery. If you do not have a juicer, then try to find a local juice bar and ask them to make you a cup of celery juice. Eat some celery seed, too. Celery seed is a good tonic and urine promoter. Green tea may help to treat kidney stone pain and it has also been shown to play a role in preventing kidney stones. Drink two to four cups of green tea per day. You can drink regular or decaffeinated green tea. To make a cup of green tea, place 1 teaspoon of dried tea leaves into a tea infuser or teabag, place the tea in a mug, and then pour a cup of boiling water over the tea. Let the tea steep for about 5-10 minutes, then remove the infuser or teabag. White willow bark contains the same active ingredient as aspirin and it may even provide the same pain relieving effects. Try drinking a cup of white willow bark tea to get some relief from kidney stone pain. Keep in mind that white willow bark tea may cause stomach irritation for some people. Do not give white willow bark tea to children under the age of 16. To make a cup of white willow bark tea, place 1 teaspoon of dried herbs into a tea infuser or teabag and place in a mug. Then, pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs. Steep the tea for 5-10 minutes, then take out the infuser or teabag. Drink one cup and then wait for a few hours to see how the tea affects you. Some studies indicate that white willow bark is as strong as aspirin. There are some homeopathic medicines that may help to ease pain caused by kidney stones. These remedies are often available in health food stores and well-stocked grocery stores. You can take three to five pellets of one of these remedies labeled 12X to 30C. Repeat the dosage once every one to four hours. Some homeopathic remedies to try include: Berberis. Try this remedy for pain that is mainly in your groin area. Colocynthis. Try this remedy for pain that eases up when you lean or bend forward. Ocimum. Try this remedy for pain that is accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting. Phyllanthus niruri is a plant that may help to treat kidney stones and relieve kidney stone pain as well. Phyllanthus niruri works by relaxing the ureters, which makes it easier to pass kidney stones. This plant may also help the kidneys to excrete kidney stone forming substances such as calcium.
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Drink plenty of water. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Juice some celery. Sip on some green tea. Try some white willow bark tea. Look into homeopathic remedies. Try Phyllanthus niruri .
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Birds will try to come and eat your cherries, and you can block them out with netting. Purchase netting from most home supply stores. Secure your netting at the bottom so birds can't get them at ground level. Look for heavy-duty, knitted netting with an aperture no bigger than 5 by 5 millimetres (0.20 in × 0.20 in) and woven no larger than 500 microns thick. Check your netting in the spring and winter. Bird sometimes peck at growing cherry buds in the late winter. Replace your netting as needed. When your trees will be exposed to much sunlight, it is important to keep your trees hydrated and healthy, especially for freshly planted trees. Water your trees when the top layers of soil seem dry. To check the moisture, stick your finger about 3 inches (7.6 cm) into the soil. If the soil is not moist, then water it thoroughly from the base of the tree. If the soil is still wet, you can wait another day before checking the moisture level again. Use an all-purpose fertilizer or a fruit tree fertilizer, and follow instructions on the package to determine the recommended amount to use. After April, only fertilize your trees after you harvest the fruit each season. Fertilizing right before your trees bloom helps replenish nutrients and help the tree produce more fruit. in the late winter annually. This will help your trees grow new fruiting wood. Prune the tree when it is dormant so you don't damage the fruit-bearing branches. You can use hand pruners or scissors to cut away dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Regularly pruning your trees will prevent infection and disease. In order to prevent winter sunscald, you should wrap the trunk with tree wrap every winter. Start at the bottom of the trunk and work your way toward the top, overlapping the layers. You can find tree wrap at gardening and home improvement stores. Sweet cherries are more likely to get a fungal or bacterial disease, so prune them again in the late summer to prevent diseases from spreading. The warmth of the sun will develop the flavor of your cherries, and they will fall off the tree when ready to harvest. Pick your cherries with the stalks still attached using scissors or hand pruners. Hand picking can injure your tree and cause infection. Cherries will appear dark red, black, or yellow when fully ripened. They will be the most sweet and delicious at this point, because the sugar content will rise a few days before they are fully ripened Pick your cherries when they are still firm if you want to freeze them. Typical cherry harvests only last 1 week, so be ready to pick! Common cherry tree pests include aphids, Japanese beetles, and caterpillars. If you have issues with pests, you can treat your trees with pesticides. Always consider using natural pesticides so you don't damage your trees or cherries with harsh chemicals. You can easily make your own pesticides at home. Try mixing different household vegetables, oils, or soaps with water and treating for pests naturally.
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Drape netting over your cherries trees to protect against birds. Keep your trees well-watered during the spring and summer. Fertilize your trees annually in the spring until the they start to bear fruit. Prune trees Wrap the trunk of the tree in winter. Prune sweet cherry trees again in the late summer to prevent diseases. Harvest cherries when they are fully ripe. Treat your cherry trees with pesticides as needed.
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Another alternative is to use similar one-to-one or group courses. It's actually useful to pair people up and role play for the purpose of letting people develop their own insight. As they review the manner in which they make the role-play calls, they may become more aware of their own phone mannerisms and how to self-improve. Avoid the "training recordings" as a learning method. It's quite an old fashioned method to record and replay phone calls for training sessions, while everyone listens to a coworker on a call. This can backfire as no one knows if their calls are being listened to "Big Brother" style and it may put them on edge, especially when a caller is being particularly confrontational, or the phone handler is having a bad day that may be unusual. This is also an excellent trick for smaller companies as well. The caller can be encouraged to imagine a person at the other end as someone who is likely wearing a suit in a huge office, but who in reality is sitting in an informal small-business office, or at the opposite end of the spectrum, operating from a large, busy corporate call center. Stage techniques are surprisingly influential and can help a person express themselves more clearly and confidently. A good example is the frequently suggested technique of smiling when you pick up the phone, but it works the other way, too; it's detectable to clients when the person at the other end is trying to sound happy and helpful, but isn't really--it's like grinning through your teeth, or hiding your misery, it still comes through. It's best to relax the face and throat (something that is taught in drama classes) to be able to speak more naturally and pleasantly. A gentle smile is fine, especially when it is sincere and reaches not just your face, but also your eyes. Go through the calls from greeting to closure, and experiment with different types of user personalities, allowing your analysts to respond in the moment. Once completed, take the time to discuss the ways it could have been handled differently afterwards. This is both a fun and effective way to check that the training is working.
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Look into using DVD or video training programs. Send your staff members for elocution or drama/theatrical lessons if they're working in a high-profile office. Do phone role plays.
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There are a variety of turmeric mask recipes that can be used on your face. These combine turmeric with ingredients that will both help your skin and help the turmeric stick to your skin. Common ingredients for a turmeric face mask include: honey, yogurt, milk, avocado, oat or chickpea flour, and lemon. One recipe you can use is to combine 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of chickpea flour, a quarter teaspoon (1 ml) of turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons (30 ml) of honey, and enough yogurt, milk, or water to make the mixture into a paste. For a really simple mask, simply combine a quarter teaspoon (1 ml) turmeric with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of honey. This mixture is easily applied to the face due to the stickiness of the honey. For skin that is dry but also prone to breakouts, combine 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of turmeric with half a mashed avocado. Make your own special combination if you like! If you have any of the ingredients normally used in face masks on hand, simply combine what you have and use it. You can find dried turmeric in most natural food stores in the dietary supplement section. You can also easily find it and buy it online. If you are interested in using fresh turmeric, look in your local natural food store. Fresh turmeric is usually stored near fresh ginger in your store's produce section. It is not always available, so if you can't find it be sure to ask the produce worker at your store if it is available. Combine the ingredients of your mask in a bowl, making sure to mix ingredients completely. Whatever recipe you choose, make sure that the resulting mixture is liquid enough to apply to the face but not so runny that it will run off your face. This means that it should be the consistency of a thick mud. Apply the turmeric mask so it comes in direct contact with your acne. Use your fingers, a fan brush, or a small spatula to smooth the mixture all over your face. Apply a thick layer to your face so that the mask doesn't dry out too quickly. Like with all beauty masks, be sure to avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth, as this would be uncomfortable. Turmeric can stain your face yellow. You can remove any residual yellowness by lightly scrubbing your skin with a paste made of chickpea flour. Face masks and cleansers can upset your skin's natural pH balance and leave it either greasy or dehydrated. After washing off the mask, put on a little toner and follow it with your favorite moisturizer to rebalance the skin and lock in moisture.
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Pick a recipe or create your own. Gather ingredients. Make the mask. Apply the mask. Apply toner and moisturizer to your skin.
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These are often the first symptoms of ringworm. Above all, these symptoms certainly provide a good indication that you need to inspect the dog more closely. If you suspect your dog has a skin infection, you must begin by inspecting all areas that you suspect are affected. Part the dog's fur so you can see the skin clearly. Focus your attention on any areas that the dog was itching, as well as on commonly infected regions, such as the head, ears, and forelegs. To reduce the risk of spreading the possible infection, you also need to wash your hands after handling any animal you suspect has ringworm. This can commonly occur on the head, ears, paws, and forearms. Are these patches circular? Do they have an bright red rim? If the answer to these two questions is yes, then the likelihood of ringworm increases. If you see areas that appear to be infected or irritated keep an eye on them. You may be unsure if ringworm is the culprit immediately, so continue to observe the situation and see how the dog's condition develops. It can be wise to isolate the dog whilst you make up your mind. Keep him or her away from other pets and in one room with minimal soft furnishings. This will allow you to more easily vacuum the room and reduce the risk of contamination. If it turns out the dog does have ringworm, then restricting his access to other pets makes a big difference to reducing the spread and risk of infection to others. Be on the lookout for anything resembling insect bights or a more generalized rash that does not develop a circular shape. These would be indications of an alternative diagnosis--such as an allergic reaction--that would require a very different course of treatment. Ringworm infections are often the result of weakened immune systems, while generalized rashes can be caused in part by over-active immune systems. If the lesions become bigger and more inflamed while maintaining a circular shape, it is likely to be ringworm. You will need to get your pet checked out by a vet and obtain anti-fungal medication to treat the condition.
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Watch for itching, signs of irritation, or nipping at parts of the body. Look closely at your dog's skin. Look for bald patches where the hair has been shed. Watch any affected areas for a few days. Watch the growth of any inflammation.
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It's the green and white speech bubble icon with a phone receiver inside. Group chats allow you to send messages to multiple people at one time. Group members will be able to see and respond to any messages sent to the group. If you don't want the people you're messaging to know they've been added to a group, use the "Creating a Broadcast List on an iPhone or iPad" method instead. It's the two overlapping chat bubbles near the bottom-right corner of the screen. It's the sheet of paper with a pencil at the top-right corner of the screen. It's at the top of the list (below the Search bar). Tapping a contact will add a blue and white check mark to the circle next to their name. You can select up to 256 contacts. It's at the top-right corner of the screen. The group's subject can be up to 25 characters long. If you'd like to assign an icon to represent the chat, tap the camera icon at the top-left corner and select an image from your phone or tablet. It's at the top-right corner of the screen. To start typing, tap the white typing area at the bottom of the screen. It's the blue and white paper airplane at the bottom-right corner of the screen. This sends the message to all group members. Group members can remove themselves from a group chat at any time. Messages from blocked users will still appear in group chats.
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Open WhatsApp on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Chats tab. Tap the New Message icon. Tap New Group. Select contacts to add. Tap Next. Type a subject for the group. Tap Create. Type your message. Tap the Send icon.
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This is required for computers that came with Windows 8 installed, but not for computers that were upgraded to 8 later. The UEFI is the interface that controls your computer, and is the modern version of a BIOS. Windows 7 doesn't support UEFI, so you'll need to set your UEFI settings to support the older BIOS method. The process is a different depending on your computer, but generally you can do this: Press the ⊞ Win+C or swipe in from the right side of the screen to open the Charms bar. Select "Settings" and then "Change PC Settings." Click "Update and recovery," then select "Recovery." Click "Restart Now" underneath the "Advanced Startup" header. Select "Troubleshoot" when your computer reboots, then "Advanced options." Click "UEFI Firmware Settings" and then click "Restart." Find the "Legacy boot" or "BIOS mode" in the UEFI settings and enable it. Its location will vary by manufacturer. You'll see the traditional BIOS startup screen after rebooting, since you enabled it in the UEFI settings. The process for this will vary depending on your computer. Many computers will display a "BOOT" key during startup that will allow you to select a drive to boot from. If you don't see this, you'll need to press the BIOS or SETUP key. This will open your BIOS/UEFI menu. From here you can select the "Boot" menu and then choose your installation disc or drive. Press a key on your keyboard when prompted to begin the Windows 7 installation process. It will take a little while to load the initial setup. Choose your language and region settings in the first few Windows that appear. During the installation process, you'll be prompted to select a drive to install Windows 7 on. Choose the drive that currently has Windows 8 installed on it. Remember, this will delete everything that is currently stored on the drive. Towards the end of the installation process, you'll be prompted to enter your Windows 7 product key. Enter the key you obtained in the first section. If you have downgrade rights, this key does not have to be an unused key. After entering the key, Windows 7 will finish installing and you'll eventually be taken to the desktop. If you are using your downgrade rights, there's a good chance that you'll receive an "Activation Failed" message after Windows loads.
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Enable the legacy boot function in the UEFI settings menu. Insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB drive and reboot. Boot from the disc or drive. Start the Windows 7 installation process. Proceed through the Windows 7 installation. Select the drive that has Windows 8 installed when prompted. Enter the Windows 7 Professional key you found when prompted. Complete the installation and load the desktop.
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Click the “New Report” button on the upper left-hand area of the Reports section to start creating a new report. On the New Expense Report page, click the plus (+) icon on the right-hand panel to start adding an expense to your report. Select from the list of available expenses displayed and click “Add to report.” Click the green plus icon on the righthand side of the expense to start adding a receipt. You can choose either to import a receipt from a scanner or from a computer. This is on the upper left-hand area of the New Expense Report page. A small drop-down option will appear where you can enter any email address you want to send the expense report to. Do this on the text field provided. On the Memo text field of the drop-down option, state the reasons and other important details why your memo has a violation mark so that the approver will not reject or make second guesses why you submitted a report that doesn't meet the guidelines of the expense policies. A Policy Violations window will appear showing all the irregularities your report has made. Do this by clicking “Yes” on the Policy Violations window. Your report has now been submitted. All you need to do is to wait for the report to be approved. If it gets rejected, talk to your admin about any reason why it was rejected and give additional explanation why your report has violations.
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Create a new report. Add an expense to the report. Add a receipt to your expense. Click the “Submit” button. Enter the email address of the appropriate recipients. Enter the details of the violation. Click the “Submit” button on the drop-down option to proceed. Confirm sending your report.
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A pasta pot that is seven quarts (6.6l) or larger will allow you to cook a pound of pasta. Cooking with more than enough water also prevents clumping, sticky pasta. 7 to 5.6l) of water into your stockpot for each pound (0.4kg) of spaghetti. Surplus water will also allow the pasta to return to boiling quickly after you add your dry pasta. Using a lot of water is extremely important when cooking long pasta, like spaghetti or fettuccini. The long pasta needs room to move around the pot without sticking to the sides. Salted water will flavor the pasta. As the oil coats the spaghetti, it prevents the pasta sauce from sticking to the outside surface. Your pasta will be more likely to stick together.
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Ensure you have a very large pasta pot. Pour five to six quarts (4. Add one tablespoon (18g) of salt to the water as the water comes to a boil. Don’t add oil to the water.
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You can write out the entire sermon or simply settle for an outlined version, but either way, you should prepare a written plan that you can use when you're actually preaching. Having a prepared text will usually keep you more centered when you actually start preaching. Unless you're remarkably fluent in the subject matter, impromptu preaching tends to be more disorganized and less insightful. You can write the entire sermon word-for-word, use shortened notes, or use an outline. Outlines are generally preferred since they make it easier to look out into the congregation as you preach and limit the temptation to stare at your notes the entire time. Some passages may seem self-explanatory, but oftentimes, those passages make more sense within a broader context. Include any scriptural or historical information needed to really bring the text into focus. Think back to the research you did while trying to understand the passage. Information that granted you new understanding should be included in your sermon. Don't get too carried away, of course. You still need to focus your sermon on the Word itself. Supporting details should be used to increase the listener's understanding of the passage and should not steal the show. You need to illustrate how the text applies to real life in the contemporary world. Give your listeners information they feel can be useful to them as they navigate through the trials and temptations of the everyday. Start with the end in mind. As you organize your sermon, think about what your listeners need to learn from it and structure the flow of the sermon so that it builds up to that. Directly relate the message to some real-life scenario, and try to choose a fairly common scenario that will appeal to as many different people as possible. By illustrating one possible application of the message, you can help your listeners understand how to apply the message to their own lives. In applying the message, you should also end up challenging the listener. Your sermon should give your listeners something to think on and prod them into doing some type of positive action that is consistent with biblical truth. Practice preaching the sermon aloud beforehand. During your practice, you should also time yourself and edit your sermon appropriately. As a general rule, aim for a sermon roughly 25 to 30 minutes long. A sermon that's meaningful but a little on the short side is usually more effective than a long, rambling sermon. Practicing your sermon can also help you determine the most effective way to preach it. The more familiar you become with it, the easier it will be to add pauses and stresses in all the right places.
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Prepare the text of your sermon beforehand. Offer context. Apply the message. Practice.
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Paint and wood stains can be applied to furniture in many ways: paint brushes, foam applicators, and foam rollers. You will need a foam roller or a large, angled brush (at least 1 inch wide) for the large, flat areas of your piece. You will also need a small brush to reach details such as carvings, crevices, and corners. Consider using higher-quality brushes or foam rollers for best results. Avoid cheap brushes with stiff bristles if you can, as these are more likely to create brushstrokes. Remember, details and imperfections show up more in black paint, especially if it has a glossy finish. You can also purchase spray paint and spray the paint on using light, even coats. Keep the can 6 to 8 inches away from the piece. If you have decided to use paint or wood stain, you will need to condition your paintbrush before using it. If you are using latex or acrylic paint, then dip your brush in water; if you are using a wood stain or oil-based paint, then dip your brush in paint thinner. Brushing or spraying the paint on in many, thin layers as opposed to one thick layer will give you a smoother finish and help reduce brush strokes. If you are applying one thick layer of paint, then wait at least 24 hours before applying a another coat. If you see brush strokes, you can smooth them out by going over them lightly with a foam roller. Keep rolling over the brush strokes while the paint is still wet until the surface is smooth. Use long strokes when applying paint to large, flat areas. If your furniture is made of wood, then apply the paint with the grain, not against it. Paint the corners and details last. Sometimes, the paint will puddle or drip, no matter how careful you are. Other times, bits of dust may fall onto your piece and stick to the paint. If happens, take a fine grit sandpaper, such as 220 grit, and buff the surface. Then, wipe the piece down with a clean tack cloth, and apply one or two more coats of paint. Some paint or stains come with a sealer already in them. Others will need to be sealed for additional protection. Look for a polycrylic or polyurethane sealer in either brush on or spray on form. You can also consider using a wax sealer, but keep in mind that the finish will not be as durable. If you are using chalkboard paint, do not use a sealer, as it will ruin the surface and prevent it from functioning. After you have applied the sealer, sure that you give the sealer enough time to cure before you use the furniture. This can take anywhere between 24 hours to 1 week. Once the paint and sealer has dried, put your furniture back together. Remove any taped-off areas, screw on the knobs, pulls and hinges, and reinsert the drawers and doors.
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Choose your brushes and foam applicators. Condition your paint brush. Apply a thin coat of paint, let it dry, and then add another. Start with the largest areas first, then move onto the details. Consider sanding the piece before applying the last coat of paint. Consider sealing your painted furniture. Reassemble your furniture.
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If you are making your boxes 16 inches (41 cm) wide, measure 16 inches (41 cm) from one side, mark it, and repeat this for each divider. This will ensure that you’re placing the dividers evenly so that all the boxes end up the same size. You should measure and mark along both lengthwise edges of the bottom piece to be sure your measurements are straight. Follow the markings you made on the bottom piece and glue your dividers in place, using a heavy object to prop them up on each side while they dry. Glue your side pieces in place on each short edge of the bottom piece and prop them up as well. When you’re propping up the piece to dry, use a level to make sure they’re positioned straight up and down. Otherwise, you’ll have trouble attaching the top piece. Once the glue on the sides and dividers is dry, take the support pieces you cut and screw or nail them down on either side of each divider. Do the same next to each side piece. It should fit on the boxes so that it's flush with the top edges of each side and divider. Attach it with 2-3 screws or nails in each place where it meets a side or divider. Make sure your nails or screws are long enough to go through the top piece and at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) into the sides or dividers underneath it. For extra stability, flip the boxes over and put 2-3 screws or nails in the bottom piece in each place where it meets a side or divider. The back side of the boxes, where you will attach the back piece, should be facing up so that you can rest the back piece on top while you attach it. Use at least 6-8 nails or screws for each box to ensure that it's well secured. Since the bottom piece will stick out farther in the front, you may need to set the boxes on top of cinder-blocks so that it can lie flat. You can also have 2 people hold the back piece in place while you attach it instead of turning it over. These are the two long, thin boards that you will attach to the top front and bottom front of the boxes to secure them and keep bedding from falling out. Flip the boxes over so that the front faces up and the back piece is resting on the ground. Place the front lip along the bottom edge and attach it, using one screw or nail for every side and divider. Do the same with the trim along the top edge. Set it so that it runs along the front edge of the bottom piece where it sticks out further than the boxes. Attach it using 1 screw or nail for every box.
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Measure and mark where your dividers will go on the bottom piece. Glue your sides and dividers to the bottom piece using wood glue. Attach supports to the bottom piece next to each side and divider. Add the top piece to your boxes. Turn the boxes over and attach the back piece. Attach the front lip and trim. Add the perch board to the bottom piece.
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. The power of positive thinking is not just a myth. In fact, positive thoughts are key to dieting properly. Thinking positive thoughts can increase your motivation and energy levels. Negative thoughts, on the other hand, can lead to behaviors such as emotional eating and skipping a workout. Avoid negativity. Try to not get angry at yourself if you slip up and reach for pizza instead of a healthier option. Instead, get back on track the next day. Some days it can be hard to feel comfortable in your own skin. It doesn't help when you're surrounded by images in the media of exceedingly thin celebrities; however, a positive body image is very important to your overall health and wellness. It will increase your confidence and make you more likely to make healthy choices. Focus on the good things. If you really like your arms, tell yourself that when you look in the mirror. Make it a habit to compliment yourself at least once a day. Tape a positive affirmation or quote to the mirror. Seeing encouragement each day will help you gain a more positive body image over time. . Stop beating yourself up. Research shows that if you are kinder to yourself you will be more successful in your fitness goals. When you have a negative thought, try to acknowledge it and then let it go. There's really no point in berating yourself for skipping the gym. It's much more effective to forgive yourself and move on. Tell someone (or everyone) that you're dieting. Making a public declaration can increase your chances of success by holding you accountable to others. It can also engender the support you need from family members and friends who can cheer you on to your goal. Join a support group. This could be formal group such as Weight Watchers or simply a group you organize yourself. Post an ad on Craigslist looking for weight-loss partners or organize or join a Meetup group dedicated to healthier eating. Post inspirational sayings on your fridge. Having mood-boosting words-of-wisdom close at hand can help you handle a difficult diet day. Do things that make you feel good. Get a pedicure, have your hair done, buy a new perfume. Little things that make you feel special and pampered can offset the feeling of deprivation that can sometimes creep in when you're dieting.
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Stay positive Have a good body image. Be kind to yourself
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Throw away all the cigarettes and pour alcoholic drinks down the sink.. Ask the other members of your household to support you in keeping your home free of alcohol and tobacco products, so that you can avoid temptation on a daily basis. Don't hold onto your favorite lighter, your flask, or your shot glasses. A big lifestyle change like this is best maintained if you avoid seeing constant reminders of your old habits. Being near places where smoking and drinking are encouraged can be dangerous when you are trying to quit. Avoid bars and other places where alcohol and tobacco are likely to be used. Sit in the nonsmoking sections of restaurants and choose non-smoking hotel rooms Surrounding yourself with people that engage in behaviors you are trying to avoid can be tempting. Explain to them that you are removing the substances from your life and will no longer engage in activities that revolve around drinking or smoking. Create distance from people who will not support you in your desire to be free from alcohol and tobacco. High risk situations can include feeling lonely, tired, angry, and hungry. These situations can leave you feeling vulnerable and more prone to use alcohol or tobacco. Be aware of when you feel you may be approaching any of these situations and learn to prevent them from starting. Make sure you get enough sleep, eat throughout the day, and don't isolate yourself socially to avoid these high risk situations. If you feel anger coming on, remind yourself to relax and let it pass without depending on alcohol and cigarettes.
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Get rid of all addictive substances in the house. Trash anything that reminds you of smoking or drinking. Avoid places where people smoke or drink. Take a break from people who regularly drink/smoke. Avoid high risk situations.
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Facebook posts with 80 characters or fewer receive up to 66 percent more engagement than longer posts. While you shouldn't feel confined to this length, keeping your posts short will generally ensure that people will take the time to read your words. Try to keep your posts below 477 characters. After 477 characters, the Read More option appears; many users won't read past the Read More point. While there will be circumstances in which comedy is inappropriate, attempting to inject a lighthearted or humorous tone into the majority of your posts will create a culture of positivity. Facebook users tend to shy away from negative or boring Facebook posts, so having a reputation for positive posting will ensure that people want to visit (and re-visit) your page. Try placing a humorous spin on an otherwise mundane post (e.g., "It's so rainy I half expect to see an arc float by my house"). If you know that a majority of your Facebook friends lean a certain way on a political issue, writing a post about that issue will attract a lot of attention. As long as you keep your own bias as minimal as possible in the post, you'll likely receive large amounts of likes and comments. For example: I've seen a lot of media claiming [x]; I, however, look at it this way: [y]. Does anyone care to discuss? This same methodology goes for any controversial topic. Especially for users scrolling through their News Feeds on mobile platforms, visual media (e.g., photos and videos) are more desirable than text-only posts. These photos should be original, and you should include commentary on them if at all possible. For example, you might post a photo from a hike with the caption "Had a great time at [location] last Saturday!" You shouldn't do this too often since it can start to feel like you're spamming your friends if you do, but tagging a few friends every once in a while will ensure that their friends see your status on their walls as well. This increases the number of people who can see and interact with your status. For example: Went camping with [Friend 1] and [Friend 2] last weekend. Stay tuned for pictures! If your status security settings are set to Private, other people may not be able to see your posts if they aren't your friend on Facebook. Liking and commenting on other users' posts will often prompt those users to visit your page and view your content. If you're positive and you leave a polite comment on their status, they'll likely do the same for you out of courtesy. When you share on Facebook, your friends and fans want to see your input in addition to the shared link. On top of that, users are less likely to click a link that has no additional text than they are to click one with your commentary. The more people you can get to engage your post, the more likes and conversation that post will attract!
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Keep your posts short. Use humor in your posts. Talk about politics. Post photos. Tag specific friends in your statuses. Like other users' posts. Add commentary to shared posts.
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For an audition, an introduction to the piece is the first part of the performance. Say your name, the name of the character, the name of the play, and the playwright's name. If you are performing two separate pieces, you will introduce them both at the same time. Try saying, “I’m Rose White and I’ll be performing Blanche from Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire.” In most cases, you don't need to introduce the monologue if it's part of a performance. Instead, transition into the monologue gracefully and treat it as part of your larger performance. Once you are on the stage or in the audition space, look for a point of focus. This is important since you will not have an acting partner upon which to focus your language, emotions, and gaze. Try choosing a neutral point of focus that is slightly to the side of or above the audience or casting director. Do not make the casting director your point of focus, as this can create an awkward situation for them as they evaluate your performance. A good monologue will have a clear narrative arc, with at least one transition between its parts. For example, instead of ranting or shouting for the entire piece, try to have some variation. Make a clear transition between the angry part of the monologue and the calmer, more introspective part of the piece. Playing different moods and emotions will help the casting director see just how versatile of an actor you are. Transitioning smoothly from mood to mood within the monologue will make it seem more natural and lass robotic. That's a good thing. Believing in yourself and your abilities is one of the most important parts of nailing the monologue. Perform the monologue with confidence by standing tall, projecting your voice, and focusing on the audience or another focal point. A lot of actors and actresses feel nervous while auditioning, which is perfectly normal. The key here is to act confident.
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Start with an introduction. Find a point of focus. Master transitions within the monologue. Be confident.
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This is the best way to buy a legitimate Versace bag. You can find a location of a store near you by going to the Versace website. There are primary stores and outlets selling older season merchandise as well. Or, you could buy a bag directly from Versace online. If you decide to the buy the online route, it may be a good idea to at least visit a store in person to look at the bags firsthand. Try to stay away from generic designer bag outlets. These stores, whether online or in person, are often not affiliated with the brand itself. This makes it more difficult to determine authenticity. You want to find a seller who has been in business for a while and who has gotten a good number of positive reviews. On sites such as eBay, look for narrative reviews that describe how the quality of the bag matched up to the photos provided. It is also a good idea to buy from a site where the sellers are held accountable for negative reviews. If you are looking for the main Versace website, pay attention to the final URL to make sure that you’ve reached the correct site. Sometimes fake bag sellers will use websites with typos or other subtle errors. You should also click on each of the website's links and portals to make sure that they are accessible and accurate. For example, a blank “Support” page is a clear red flag that the site may be trafficking in fake goods. Whether you buy in person or online, a seller should be able to answer any questions that you have about the Versace bag. Ask about the sources of their bags. Ask about how long they’ve been in business. Discuss any warranties and the return policies. Keep asking questions until you feel comfortable with your purchase. Start off by saying that the photos they’ve provided are good, but you’d like just a few more images. Request that the photos show specific parts of the bag, such as the zipper areas or the threading at the bottom of the bag. Request both close and distance shots. Check to make sure that the photos you’ve been given are not on another website or elsewhere. Also, look for signs of doctoring, such as blurry spots or obscured areas. There are many ways to purchase a Versace bag and it is best to pause for a moment if you have any doubts about the seller, bag, or price. If the purchase price seems unbelievable, it should arouse your suspicions and require some extra checking. Just wait a bit and continue to do your research. Consider your efforts as an investment toward making a good final purchase. Versace does have seasonal sales, but these deals will not generally lower the price of a bag by half or more. When in doubt, contact a Versace store directly to ask for a price comparison. If a seller mentions that the bag is cheaper due to a flaw, this is likely not the case. Many brands, such as Versace, will destroy flawed bags instead of selling them.
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Buy directly from a Versace store or outlet. Buy from a high-rated online seller. Check out the seller’s website. Ask the seller questions. Ask for more photos. Pay attention to your instincts.
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The extended Kalman filter is a classical signal processing algorithm which performs efficient approximate Bayesian inference in non-conjugate models by linearising the local measurement function, avoiding the need to compute intractable integrals when calculating the posterior.In some cases the EKF outperforms methods which rely on cubature to solve such integrals, especially in time-critical real-world problems.The drawback of the EKF is its local nature, whereas state-of-the-art methods such as variational inference or expectation propagation are considered global approximations.We formulate power EP as a nonlinear Kalman filter, before showing that linearisation results in a globally iterated algorithm that exactly matches the EKF on the first pass through the data, and iteratively improves the linearisation on subsequent passes.An additional benefit is the ability to calculate the limit as the EP power tends to zero, which removes the instability of the EP-like algorithm.The resulting inference scheme solves non-conjugate temporal Gaussian process models in linear time,, and in closed form.
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We unify the extended Kalman filter (EKF) and the state space approach to power expectation propagation (PEP) by solving the intractable moment matching integrals in PEP via linearisation. This leads to a globally iterated extension of the EKF.
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Stretches alone will not resolve an issue you have with carpal tunnel, but combined with effective treatments, they can help you to relieve moderate symptoms. The prayer stretch can help you to increase blood-flow to the median nerve. Try the prayer stretch for early relief of carpal tunnel pain, and to reduce sensations of numbness and tingling. Begin with your palms pressed together in front of your chest, below your chin. Slowly lower your hands (still pressed together) downwards, keeping them close to the stomach. When you feel a moderate stretch, hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat two to four times. The stretch should cause no pain. If you feel an increase in pain or numbness and tingling in your hands, then stop the exercise and see your doctor or physical therapist. Stretching your wrist flexor might help. Start by extending one arm forward, parallel to the floor with the palm facing the ceiling. With the other hand, bend the fingers down towards the floor. When a stretch is felt, hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Switch arms and repeat two to four times. If it is not possible for you to straighten your arm out, then you can also do this stretch with your elbow slightly bent. Extend one arm forward, parallel to the floor with your palm facing the floor. With the other hand, bend your fingers down towards the floor. When a stretch is felt, hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Switch arms and repeat two to four times. If it is not possible for you to straighten your arm out, then you can also do this stretch with your elbow slightly bent. Wrist circles can help you to decrease tension in the fingers and flexor tendons. Clench your fists then release the index and middle fingers, pointing them straight. With the two fingers draw five circles in a clockwise direction, then another five circles in a counterclockwise direction. Alternate hands, but repeat three times with each hand. Squeeze a tennis ball or something similar to help you to increase mobility of the entire wrist. Using a pressure or stress ball can help alleviate carpal tunnel pain as well as provide stress relief. Gently squeeze the ball for five seconds and then release. Then switch to your other hand, and continue alternating. If you don't have something to squeeze, make a fist and hold it for five seconds. Release, and then repeat five times. Switch to the other hand and repeat. If a tennis ball is too difficult to squeeze, then try squeezing a soft stress ball or even some clay. You can help strengthen your wrists and potentially release tension by performing some weighted wrist curls. Take a light weight, a can of food is good to start with, and hold it in one hand. Hang your hand over the edge of a surface, such as a bench, table or your lap. Your palm should be facing down. Make sure that your forearm is supported. Then slowly curl your wrist up, hold it for a moment and then slowly bring it back down. Repeat this for 10 repetitions. Then turn your arm over so your palm is facing the sky, and do ten more repetitions. You can also use a resistance band in a similar manner. Place your forearm on a surface, such as a bench, table, or your lap, but allow your hand to hang over the edge of the surface. Then, place the other end of the resistance band on the floor and secure it under your foot. Then, complete the curls. You can adjust the ‘tension’ on the elastic band by increasing or decreasing the length of the band.
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Do the prayer stretch. Stretch the wrist flexor. Stretch the wrist extensor. Do wrist circles. Squeeze a ball in the palm of your hand. Do weighted wrist curls.
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arm up with cardio. Warm up the muscles in your body with 15 minutes of cardio. Do what you enjoy as cardio can be repetitive. Whether you jog, run on a machine, or walk up stairs, make sure you loosen up your muscles, slowly working them up for more vigorous activity.. Add squats, knee jumps, or jumping jacks to increase the blood flow and intensity of your warm up. to stretch your back. The bridge is a stretch that looks exactly as it sounds. Lay with your back on the floor, knees bent, feet planted, and hands palms down with fingers pointed at your feet. You should look like you are about to crawl on your back but create a bridge instead by lifting your back off the ground and pushing down through your palms and feet. Keep your elbows pointed at the ceiling and try to stretch your back as much as possible. With time and practice, your flexibility will improve and you’ll notice that your back will bend more and more. Don't force your back to bend past its capacity. Back injuries can be very debilitating. Take a step forward into a lunge position. Touch the ground with your fingertips or as low as they will allow. Inhale and slowly straighten the front leg, raising your butt. Exhale as you stretch the front leg then lower yourself back into the lunge position. Stretch both sides at least 4 times each. standing side stretch. From a standing position, reach your arms overhead, clasping your fingers together but keeping your pointer fingers out and extended. Inhale and stretch as long and as tall as you can while you simultaneously bend at the hip to one side. Breath slowly and deeply for 5 seconds and return to a standing position with your arms overhead. Repeat the standing side stretch on both sides of your body.
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. Form a bridge Stretch your lower body with the Runner's Stretch. with a standing side stretch.
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People spend much more time than necessary preparing meals, so how you go about cooking can make an enormous difference in the amount of time you save each day. The first thing to consider is to grocery shop with a plan. Make a list of all the items you need, and stick to it. Try to shop when it's not peak hours, and have a plan for all of your meals through the week, including lunch and dinner. This way you won't have to spend time picking up individual items for certain meals later on. Make large portions of your favorite meals and save them. You can enjoy your favorites as leftovers later in the week without spending any time cooking again. Pasta dishes, soups, chili, and stew usually have recipes that call for big batches. Keep a bowl on the counter when you’re cooking to use as a temporary trash can. You can save a lot of time cutting out the constant trips to the garbage by tossing it all at once at the end, and it speeds up cleaning! Cleaning can seem like an endless task, as new messes are constantly made and dust continually builds up. Tackle the task effectively, though, and you can save time and have a tidy house. One great way to go about this is cleaning in short bursts. Spend no more than ten minutes picking up clothes, dishes, old newspapers, etc. and put them in their place. Do this everyday and you’ll avoid having to spend a large chunk of time doing deep cleans. Remember, a place for everything and everything in its place. Follow the saying to stay organized and you’ll save time by never having to search for your keys amidst a mess. Work from high to low when performing more detailed cleanings. As you clean from high places dust will settle on the ground. Do the vacuuming last. Clean as you go. Whether it's waking up and making the bed or wiping up spilled spices as you cook, staying on top of cleaning on the fly will save you time down the road. This is especially useful in the kitchen and bathroom, where getting to spilled products or ingredients before they dry and harden can make cleaning much quicker and easier. Paying bills and making banking transactions can be complicated and time consuming if not done right. By sitting down and taking care of all your bills and finances in one go, you can avoid confusion and keep yourself from spending time fixing mistakes later. Consolidate your bills as best you can. Contact your utilities providers and see if they have any options for bundling payments. This is common with cable, phone, and Internet providers. Sign up for automatic bill payments. Many institutions have this option and it can free up a lot of time and eliminate stressing over missed deadlines. Find out if your employer offers direct deposit and sign up if they do. One less trip to the bank! Don't make the mistake of missing sleep by having a disorganized morning. Take simple steps to get your day going by planning your outfit and making lunch before bed. Consider taking a quicker shower and making a less complicated breakfast. A quick granola bar doesn't take anytime at all. Take advantage of an automated timer on your coffee maker to skip the hassle of setting it up in the morning. Ignore technology while you get ready. Don't check emails until you get to the office, they will only distract you. And don't use a snooze feature on your alarm clock. Open the blinds and bask in the natural light. It's good for your brain and your circadian rhythm to expose yourself to sunlight as part of waking up.
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Cook more efficiently. Save time when cleaning your house. Handle your finances all at once. Start your day with an efficient morning routine.
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One of the hallmarks of millennials’ consuming habits is that they don't spend too much time watching or reading anything. Thus, whatever type of marketing campaign you are designing should focus on relatively short and effective content distribution. Design audio or video ads that are 30 seconds or less. Sometimes 15 seconds might even be effective. Write ads that are short and to the point. The quicker you can get to point, the better. For instance, instead of going through a list of the virtues of a certain good or service, simply list the most important or most appealing aspect of the product in simple terms. Avoid long and expensive ads. Perhaps the best way to create ad content is to create many, short, and inexpensive ads. Ultimately, by creating a lot of ads, you'll increase the chance that millennials will see your ad and watch it in its entirety. Design a number of ads to run on a variety of media platforms. For instance, create short radio blurbs, YouTube and Facebook ads, as well as short ads on television. Dismiss the old idea that expensive ads are effective ads. In the end, many, short, and inexpensive ads might prove more effective in gaining the attention of millennials than a few expensive ads. Millennials are, more than any other group today, a socially conscious demographic with very progressive values. Thus, you should consider branding your product along these lines. Highlight any aspect of your product that contributes to a sustainable environment. For instance, if your product is made of a recycled material, state this in your ads. Focus on any aspect of your product or service that promotes economic equality. For instance, if your company pays workers a living wage, start this in your ads. Show off any part of your product or service that promotes diversity and society that is inclusive. As a group, millennials want to feel as if they are understood or viewed as individuals rather than as part of a collective consumer consciousness. Because of this, you should go out of your way to tailor your marketing campaign to many individuals and segments of society. Use data collected online to cater to individual people's taste. For instance, Facebook, Google, and other internet companies collect data and have marketing approaches that will focus your ads to specific groups who may be interested in your product. Create advertising campaigns that focus on individual groups. For instance, create the same ad with many different variations that appeal to different people in different regions. Also, create many different ads that play up various aspects of your good or service that may appeal to different groups of people.
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Keep things short. Create many ads. Be socially conscious. Personalize advertisements.
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If you are crafty and interested in hand-making the baby book, a scrapbook is a great option. This style requires an album, printed photos, and art/craft supplies to put together an original and unique baby memory book. You can also purchase a premade baby book, if you don't want to make the whole thing from scratch. Simply fill in the information and add photos to a premade baby memory book. Premade baby memory books can be purchased at a variety of baby and bookstores. One way to make a memory book is by using a computer program that provides digital templates. Some programs will even allow you to make your own template from scratch. Once completed, you can keep it as a digital memory book or print out a hard copy. Try one of these programs: MyMemories Suite, Memory Mixer, iPhoto,Microsoft Word or Publisher, or Adobe inDesign. There are online self-publishing platforms that you can use to create custom photo memory books. For example, you could use one of these sites: Shutterfly.com, Blurb.com, Mixbook.com, or Pinholepress.com. You design your book through their website and then they print it and mail it to you.
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Make a scrapbook. Create a baby book using a digital computer program. Design and order a self-published baby book.
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Creeping Charlie, like other plants, needs light for growth. However, this plant can survive even in low level light, like strong shade. Because of this, if you intend to use this method, the light must be completely blocked to the plant. There are many items you could use for this purpose. For example, you could lay down a large piece of cardboard, a heavy drop-cloth, or a tarp over top the plant for maximum light blockage. When creeping charlie is growing among plants you want to keep, you might consider cutting a circular hole around in a heavy cloth or tarp. This way you can block light to the creeping charlie around the wanted plant without denying it of light. Any surrounding plants that are deprived of light will die along with the creeping charlie. This likely means you'll need to reseed your plot later. Stray wind, animals, or other environmental factors can cause your light cover to shift in position. Stabilize your light cover by heaping some soil, rocks, or some other kind of weight on top of it to hold it in place. To ensure the light is completely blocked, you should make sure that the cardboard is large enough to cover at least six inches beyond any protruding stems. In many cases, a week of light deprivation will cause the creeping charlie to wither and die, though depending on soil richness and other factors this can take longer. Peek under your light cover periodically to check whether or not the creeping charlie has died. When you notice that all parts of the creeping charlie are withered, shriveled, and lacking in green color, the plant should be dead. There is a risk of creeping charlie reseeding even after the plant has died. In order to prevent regrowth, you should gather up all of its plant matter, including roots, and dispose of it by throwing it away or burning. Be sure you wear gloves when handling or removing creeping charlie directly. Many people are allergic to this plant. Many places require you to request a burning permit to prevent false fire alarms. Be sure you have a burning permit before attempting to dispose this plant with fire.
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Starve the planted of sunlight. Cover the area affected with creeping charlie. Protect your light cover from disturbance. Wait until the plant dies. Remove the plant and clear the area of remains.
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The shed in the photos is 10 feet (3.0 m) wide and 21 feet (6.4 m) long, so a partition was installed to create a 7x10-foot space on one side, and a 14x10-foot space on the other. This partition was created by installing steel stud purlins between one of the outboard support posts and a nailer fastened vertically to the existing shed wall. Choose a pre-framed exterior door to make the job simple. You will still need to install some kind of framing yourself. If you want an earth floor, then you can skip this step. If you prefer a wooden floor, then lay your flooring material over the skids that served as your foundation. You can nail wide boards the studs to construct exterior walls. You can also add siding if you prefer.
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Install any partitions you will use to divide the lean-to's floorspace into different usable areas. Add doors as needed. Add flooring. Add the exterior walls.
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firmly against your shoulder. Pull the hammer to full-cock, and aim the muzzle at your target. Be sure that no one is standing directly beside you in front of the touch hole. Sparks will fly and you want to make sure everyone is clear of the expulsion. Always wear the appropriate ear and eye protection when firing a muzzleloader. It's loud. Practice good gun safety. Look down the length of the barrel through the open sights. When all three sights are in line both vertically and horizontally upon the target you wish to hit, take a deep breath and hold it. Some muzzleloaders don't have much in the way of sights. You can consider updating your old-school weapon by fitting it with more modern sights. This is especially recommended if you plan on hunting with your muzzleloader. Keep the rifle securely in your shoulder and follow through, holding your position and waiting until the smoke clears (there will be a lot) before dropping your posture and looking at your target. In a flintlock rifle, the flint will slam down, scraping down the inside of the frizzen and flipping open the flashpan, creating sparks which fall into the powder in the now open flashpan. This powder ignites, making a flash of flame which travels into the touch hole and ignites the main charge.
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Secure the butt of the gun Aim the rifle. Remove the safety and squeeze the trigger.
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Rather than feed your sea monkeys as soon as they start hatching, you should wait five days. On the fifth day from when your sea monkeys hatch, you can give them sea monkey food. The sea monkey food should come with your sea monkeys as part of a kit. Use the small end of the feeding spoon to sprinkle one small spoonful of food in their tank. You should give them a small spoonful of food every 2 days. Do not give your sea monkeys fish food or foods other than sea monkey food. You should feed your sea monkeys every five days to keep them healthy and happy. Do not overfeed your sea monkeys as this will often kill them. Sea monkeys are transparent, which means you will be able to see their digestive tract if you look at them closely. When their digestive tract is full of food, they will have a black stripe down the middle of their body. Once they poop out the food, their digestive tract will be clear again. Over time, green algae will start to appear in the tank. The tank may also smell grassy, like a freshly mowed lawn. These are all good signs, as the green algae actually acts as food for sea monkeys and helps them stay healthy. You can switch to feeding your sea monkeys once a week once green algae begins to form and build up in the tank. You should also not worry about cleaning the tank once the algae starts to develop. The tank may look green and full of algae, but it is actually very healthy and good for your sea monkeys that way.
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Start feeding the sea monkeys five days after they hatch. Give them sea monkey food every five days. Feed your sea monkeys less food once algae develops in the tank.
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Go to https://www.investor.gov/tools/calculators/compound-interest-calculator to access the compound interest calculator. This calculator is provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission's website Investor.gov. On the page, you will be asked to input several variables. These should be entered as follows: Current principal: this is how much you initially invested or the original amount on your loan. An investment should be entered as a positive number while a loan amount should be entered as a negative number (using a "-" sign). Monthly addition. If you regularly add an amount to your investment or pay down your loan at regular intervals, input the amount paid each time as a positive number. Years to grow. This is the time period you are looking at in years. This can also be the life of your loan. Interest rate. Input the interest rate your investment earns or the amount you pay on your loans. This is the annual rate. Compound interest __ times per year. Input 1 for annual compounding, 2 for semiannual, 4 for quarterly, or 12 for monthly, depending on how your investment or loan compounds. This information should be available on an investment prospectus or loan document. To calculate interest earned on investments, start by inputting the amount that you initially invested. Be sure to include any payments you make on a monthly basis in the "monthly addition" box. Then, enter the number of years you want to track investment growth over. Next, input your interest rate. This can be an expected interest rate if you are unsure. Finally, input how many times your investment interest is compounded each year. You can play around with these variables and use them to compare different investment opportunities or different interest rates and compounding frequencies. Because this is technically an investment calculator, finding interest on loans is a bit different. First, you'll have to enter the principal on the loan as a negative number. This lets the calculator know that you owe the money instead of owning it. For monthly addition, input how much you are able to pay down the loan each month. This can be a minimum payment, a budgeted amount, or any other amount that you can pay each month. Input the rest of the variables as normal. If your result is negative, you will still owe money at the end of the timeframe. However, a positive number reflect that you can pay off the loan in this way by the end of the period. You can also use this calculator and some guesswork to determine the right monthly payments for you. Say, for example, you owe $20,000 on a credit card that charges 20% interest compounded monthly. You want to pay off the card in two years, but don't know how much to pay each month to do. Start by guessing a proper monthly payment. For example, $800. By inputting this data, you'll see that you'll still owe $6,336.39 at the end of the two years if you pay $800 each month. Increase your guess. For example, $1000. This one is much closer and leaves you with only about $523 to pay at the end of the two years. Continue this process until you arrive at an approximate monthly payment that suits your needs.
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Access the online calculator. Understand your variables. Calculate compound interest earned on investments. Calculate compound interest charged on loans. Finding monthly payments.
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Red onions typically contain the most quercetin. However, all onions have some of the antioxidant and have demonstrated expectorant properties for those with congestion. Therefore, 2 red onions may be preferable, but any 2 medium-sized onions will do. Onions are known to contain quercetin (an antioxidant) and phytochemicals, both of which may help the body by breaking up the mucus in the chest and head. You should peel, cut, and finely chop both onions. Chop them into small pieces that are only about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) thick. Don't add much water to the saucepan. Enough water to cover the bottom of the pan will do. Bring the water to a low boil and then reduce to low heat. Use a sieve, colander, or a double boiler and add the finely chopped onion to steam it. Stir the onion pieces and steam them for several minutes until they just begin to get soft before removing them. You can also add fresh ginger—about one-quarter cup (roughly 28 g)—to help combat the infection and reduce fatigue, as ginger has shown to have antiviral properties. Peel fresh ginger and either grate the ginger or chop it into very small pieces. Cool and drain the onions in a colander or sieve. Spread the onions out in the middle of a clean cotton towel or sackcloth after they’ve drained. You don't want to have the onion juice leaking out from the towel or sackcloth, but the towel or sackcloth will be damp with onion juice. Fold the towel so that none of the onions can leak out. You can take the 4 corners of the towel, gather them up, and tie it off with a string or a rubber band.
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Purchase 2 medium-sized onions. Chop the onions. Bring water in a saucepan to a low boil. Steam the onions. Cool the onions. Fold the towel closed.
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A sharp "NO!" whenever your cat goes anywhere near a clawed piece of furniture can help to reduce his interest in clawing it. Be aware, however, that the cat may only learn not to scratch when you are present, and may continue to scratch in your absence since they link the punishment directly to you. Another way to curb clawing is to toss a can of pebbles or pennies to land near the cat (do not throw it at them) to startle them. Try not to let the cat see that you threw it. This way, it appears triggered by the scratching, and has nothing to do with you. That way the cat is less likely to scratch when you are away, because they don't associate you directly with the punishment. Then, pick them up and place them next to the scratching pole as a means of conditioning. Don't sound angry or go into a nasty tirade against your cat; remember they are simply following instincts and you're the higher-level being with the ability to control your emotional outburst. Never scold your cat when they are near or using the scratching post. They need to associate the scratching post with all things pleasant and happy. If you have a spray bottle of water, you could try squirting your cat whenever they go near the furniture and start scratching it. Aim to do this before they start scratching but if not, squirt mid-scratch. This won't hurt the cat but it will help them to associate scratching that piece of furniture with a less-than-pleasant spritz of water! Again, this can also cause the cat to link your presence to getting sprayed, so they may do their scratching when you are not there. You can also use a citrus oil mix to deter your cat. Some cats are repelled by the scent of orange oil. Mix equal parts, about a cap-full each, of eucalyptus oil and orange oil in a spray bottle of water. You can test this on your cat by putting a small amount on a damp cloth and present it close to their nose. You will need to shake the contents before each use as the oil and water will separate after a short time. Using this method not only helps to deter your cat from destroying furniture or walls, but gives your house a pleasant and fragrant odor as well. Sometimes you will just need to physically stop the cat from scratching. Remove them from where they are scratching and give them something else to do. Try giving them a toy to play with or petting them for awhile, whatever they enjoy more than scratching.
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Use your tone of voice to correct their behavior. Use water to stop your cat's bad behavior. Redirect your cat's attention.
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Labs are very active dogs, especially in the first few years of their lives. They will have a lot of energy to spare every day, so a few long walks will become part of your daily routine. This will not only help exercise your pup, but also keep him happy. Make sure you spend at least 20-30 minutes walking your lab. A quick walk down the street and back won't do much to curb all the energy he has, and he will be grateful for the time outside exploring. Once your dog is a little older and better coordinated, you can try letting him run alongside your bike while you go for a slow ride. This will be a great form of exercise for him, and he will get to spend some quality time with you in the process. Keep your dog leashed while you ride. Just make sure the leash is loose enough to allow him enough space between himself and your bike. Watch for traffic and take breaks if your dog needs one! Practice caution when [Ride a Bicycle with Your Dog|riding a bike with your dog]. Labs are notorious for their love of water. Everything from tiny puddles from the rain to backyard swimming pools are going to attract them to play. If the weather permits, take your dog for a swim! If your dog is still a little clumsy in the water, you can buy a special lifejacket for him to wear while he learns to swim. Visit a pet specialty store and know your dog's measurements to get him the right size. Labs have a tendency to become destructive when left to their own devices. With all the energy they have and their love for playing and exploring, you might find your furniture or belongings will suffer the consequences if you don't keep them busy. Provide your lab with plenty of toys to chew on and play with. Strong, durable chew toys are great options. Redirect those chewing habits and behaviors to toys and keep your personal belongings safe from a gnawing pup. Fortunately, labs are easily trained. They are especially eager to learn and to please their owners, so you’ll likely find that they pick up new skills and tricks fairly quickly as you train them. Enroll your dog in a training class that you can attend with him. The instructor will help you learn the skills you need to train your dog properly, and help you along the way. Since they are easily excited and might have a higher tendency to jump up on people, make sure you train your lab to “sit” and “stay” early on. Labs love to be around people and other dogs, so find a local dog park to check out with your lab. Just make sure your dog is treated for flea and tick prevention to avoid taking any pests home from the park. If you are thinking about adding another dog to your family, labs tend to mesh well with breeds like collies, golden retrievers, beagles, and corgis, as these breeds are also energetic and sociable. Also, consider adding a dog of the opposite sex, as dogs of the same sex might have issues with dominance.
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Walk your lab often. Take him when you go biking. Take your lab swimming. Keep your lab entertained and busy. Train your lab early on. Socialize your lab.
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After the app has been downloaded and installed, it should create an icon on your home screen. Tap on the icon to open up the program so that you can start the play the game. If more than two people are playing, have everyone split up into teams of two. One player will guess the word on the screen while their teammate will provide clues to them. The goal is to guess the word that appears on the tablet without looking at it. Each time that a person guesses the word on the screen correctly, they receive a point. Rhyming is not allowed. In Heads Up! there are a variety of subjects that you can choose from. Talk to your friends and determine which subject everyone likes the best. Decks include celebrities, movies, animals, accents, and characters. There are new decks regularly being added to the game, such as the Chinese New Year edition. Once you tap the deck you want to play, you'll be brought to a brief description of what kind of clues will be in the deck. Talk to other people who are playing with you to determine if this is the topic you'd all like to play before starting the game. This description will also give you brief directions on the rules of the game. Decide who wants to go first, then have them put the phone against their forehead, with the face of the phone facing out so that their teammate can see the word. After a countdown, the game will begin. Putting the phone on your forehead will make sure that you can't see the word, but that your teammate can. If you are using a tablet, you can put the tablet in front of you instead of placing it on your forehead. Your teammate will see the word and try to provide clues without saying the word directly. The person giving the clues should signal when you've gotten the word correct. Once you do, tilt the phone down so that the face of the phone points towards the floor. This will record your point. If you're totally stumped and aren't sure what the word is, tilt the phone upwards to skip the card and go on to the next one. This won't count against your score, but you won't get a point for the card. You have 60 seconds to guess all of the cards in the deck for your turn. Try to guess as many words as you can before the time runs out. Once the timer goes down to zero, it will tally up your points. After you have guessed the words in your deck, it's your teammate's turn to guess the word and your turn to hold the phone. Whoever scores the most points at the end of the round wins. You can play as many rounds as you want. If you are playing with more than 2 people, you can combine the points on each team, and whichever team gets the most, wins.
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Tap on the icon on your home screen to open the game. Organize into teams of two. Choose a deck. Read the deck description and tap Play. Put the back of the phone against your forehead. Tilt the phone down if you guess the word correctly. Tilt the phone up if you can't guess the word. Continue guessing cards until the time runs out.
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Trust is one of the foundations of a healthy relationship. It's important to trust your partner to avoid a constant feeling of paranoia. If you're always worrying about the feeling of oncoming doom then you can't focus positive energy into your relationship. In order to keep trust strong, keep your expectations clear. Everyone is allowed their own standards. Perhaps you need your partner to check in at the end of the night. If this is the case, let them know before they make the mistake of not checking in. If you're clear with your expectations, they can be fulfilled. Learn to manage expectations as an unfulfilled expectation can be easily misread as a breach of trust. Trust is easy to lose and difficult to regain. Once that bond is broken, it can be a long and slow road to repair. Be proactive when addressing your doubts and insecurities about your relationship. Don't be a snoop. You are entitled to your privacy and so is he. If you're doubting your relationship it's better to communicate with him rather than spy. Snooping can reveal private conversations that can be taken the wrong way. Sarcasm and jest don't translate well over text. Talking to your partner inappropriately can be a kiss of death to your relationship. When communicating, speak up and tell your likes and dislikes honestly. Always treat your partner as you want to be treated. Keep calm and be civil. If you struggle keeping your cool, remember that this is your partner and teammate, not your enemy. Your partner should always want the best for you and it can be relaxing to remember this notion in the middle of an argument. Fight fair or not at all. Give your partner opportunities to explain themselves rather than assuming you know what they are thinking. If you receive an apology, do your best to let go of a grudge. When you're unable to let go of a situation, it's okay to talk about it repeatedly in a calm manner. You should always treat your partner as you want to be treated. Whether it's during a grumpy moment or in the middle of a fight, ensure that you choose your words carefully and keep things civil. Be on the same page about family and friends. Flaws or cracks in the relationship will show if you're going behind each others back. This can be especially stressful when confronted with issues brought up by friends or family members that you have already discussed with each other. For example, your friend may want to stay out late drinking when you have explicitly agreed with him to be home before 10pm. It's best to check in with your partner if there is any doubt on what to do. Have a mutual respect when disagreeing. Your partner is his own person and is allowed to have his own opinions. A sign of a healthy relationship is being able to display a mutual respect when disagreeing, rather than trying control him or force your values onto him.
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Determine that you can trust your partner. Communicate efficiently and effectively. Respect your partner.
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If your wig is really mangled, you may want to give it a warm water soak. To do this, fill a sink with warm water. Remove your wig from the wig head (if using), and leave it to soak in the water for 10-15 minutes. Carefully wring the excess water from your wig and return it to your wig head. If the wig is very dirty, you can add a squirt of shampoo to the water. If you do this, be sure to rinse the wig with clean water before you begin combing. Take out your spray bottle, and squirt conditioner-water onto the bottom tips of your wig, until the bottom 3-5 inches (7.62-12.7 cm) of the wig is fully saturated. If the conditioner begins to separate from the water, give the bottle a shake. Using your wig comb (or wide-tooth comb), begin combing out the bottom 3-5 inches (7.62-12.7 cm) of the wig. Hold the hair firmly with one hand (just above where you are combing) as you comb with the other hand. If the hair is quite tangled, you may need to do this in small sections, until the entire bottom of the wig is tangle-free. Once the bottom 3-5 inches (7.62-12.7 cm) of the wig have been combed through, saturate the next 3-5 inches (7.62-12.7 cm) with conditioner-water, and resume combing. Continue this process until the entire wig has been combed through. Depending on the length of your wig, this process can take a long time (up to an hour). Be careful not to yank on the wig, as this only makes tangles worse. Instead, carefully comb out each tangle.
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Soak your wig. Saturate the tips of your wig. Comb out the tips. Continue spraying and combing, making your way up the wig.
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Squeeze out a dime sized amount of bodywash, as you do not need much to clean your whole body. Avoid using too much bodywash at once, as this can irritate or dry out your skin. Take a warm shower or bath when you use the bodywash so you can wet and clean your entire body. Use a wet washcloth to apply the bodywash from head to toe. Gently rub your body with the washcloth to help clean your skin and remove dead skin cells. Avoid using just your hands to apply the bodywash, as it is more difficult to clean your entire body with just your hands. Make sure you rinse out the washcloth regularly to prevent germs and bacteria from accumulating. You can also replace the washcloth once a week. Stay away from using a loofah to apply the bodywash, as it can harbor bacteria and germs. It can also increase your chances of developing acne. Bodywash is made for your body only. Use a facial cleanser for your face. Putting bodywash on your face can increase the risk of developing skin irritation and dry patches in this area. Once you have cleaned your body with the bodywash, use warm water in the shower or bath to rinse it off. Make sure you get all the bodywash off of your skin. Having soap residue left on your skin can irritate and dry out your skin. Use a clean towel to gently pat your body until it is completely dry. Do not rub your body dry, as this can irritate your skin.
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Use a small amount of bodywash in the shower or bath. Apply the bodywash to your body with a washcloth. Do not put the bodywash on your face. Rinse the bodywash off with warm water. Pat your body dry.
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While you’re doing your thing on the floor, search the crowd for someone to dance with. Holding eye contact, smiling, and frequent touching are all strong signs that someone wants to dance. Once you’ve selected a partner, move in and prepare to get physical. If you’re not sure whether the person is picking up on your signals, just walk right up to them and ask, “Hey, wanna dance?” Sometimes, someone may shoot you a fleeting glance or brush up against you by accident. If they spend the next few moments ignoring you or migrating to another part of the floor, don't assume they’re playing hard to get—they’re probably just not interested. Once you’ve gotten up close and personal with your partner, time your movements to the tempo of the song. Move your hips back and forth against your partner's. Coordinate the “upswing” of your hips to the beat to increase and decrease the pressure in turns. Try grinding at different speeds to match whatever music is playing. You can move faster during songs that are upbeat and energetic, then slow things down with the music for a more sensual experience. Remember, grinding is a form of dancing, so the more rhythmic you make it, the more enjoyable it will be for both you and your partner. Once you’ve been dancing for a moment, try putting your hands on your partner's hips and ask them if it's okay. If they move your hands away, or tell you not to put your hands on them, just remove your hands. You can still dance, while moving your arms to the beat of the music. Don't get touch them places other than their hips unless they move your hands there. You don't want to creep out your partner! Face your partner squarely and pull your shoulders back so that your chest presses into theirs. Then, move your body away from your partner. Do this a few times and see if your partner catches on. You can also mix up the chest bump by doing a wave motion with your upper body. Do your best to synchronize your movements with your partner's. Jut your hips forward to one side. As you do, your partner will pull theirs back on the same side. Keep your lower bodies locked together as you continue rolling to the opposite side, then change directions—they’ll stick their hips out and you’ll pull yours back.#*You can roll whichever way feels most comfortable, but most people will instinctively move in a clockwise direction. The circular motion of hip rolls is similar to the one you’ll use when grinding on your partner from the back.
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Find a willing dance partner. Rub your hips against your partner’s with the rhythm of the music. Try putting your hands on your partner's hips. Add some light chest bumps. Work in some hip rolls to switch things up.
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Sometimes it can be tricky to know if tickling will be viewed as cute and playful or annoying and inappropriate. Consider your location (if you are in public, he might not appreciate giggling madly in front of a bunch of people), and his current mood. If you've just been fighting or he's angry, now might not be a good time to poke and prod him. Listen to what he's saying. If he's confiding in you that he's heartbroken over his dog's death, he probably needs a hug more than he needs tickle torture. Wait until you're somewhere relatively private and have room to wrestle a little and not injure yourselves. Make sure he's not holding a hot beverage or something that might injure him or you when you catch him by surprise. Don't try to tickle him when he's playing video games or absorbed in something that is really important to him (even if you are annoyed that he's not paying attention to you). This is when tickling is just annoying, not fun. If you two are joking around and he's in a good mood, he probably won't mind a little tickle. Your tickle attack will fail if it turns out your boyfriend isn't even ticklish. Do a little exploring first to figure out where he's most ticklish. The most vulnerable spots on the body are also the most ticklish Poke him in his side, just above his hip or in his ribs and see if he giggles. Give him a hug and "accidentally" tickle his armpit. This is one of the more ticklish spots on most people. If he's laying down with his shoes off, gently run your toes along the bottom of his feet and notice his reaction. Kiss him gently on the neck and exhale through your nose so the air hits his ear. See if he gets goosebumps on his neck. Sharp nails might be good for tickling if you plan to just graze them over his skin (like on the underside of his feet or the back of his neck). But if you plan to really get into a tickle war, sharp nails may become painful.
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Determine if it's the right time and place. Figure out if he's ticklish. Make sure your nails aren't too sharp.
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When you still are a year or more away from taking the exam, your goal should be to familiarize yourself with the Pathoma text and website. Get to know its structure by browsing through the materials. Note any and all questions that you have. This is also the stage where you should begin to take general notes over the text's content. This is when you need to transition your studying to fit your test-taking goals. Set aside 30 minutes each day for quizzing yourself over your Pathoma notecards or question sets. Keep track of your weak areas and target those in subsequent days. For example, if a certain Pathoma chapter is your weakest subject area, then spend extra time getting it down. Not all of this study time should be spent on Pathoma, but some of it should. Use Pathoma as a reference as you answer world bank questions. Add new notecards to cover more complex concepts. Watch a Pathoma video segment to break up your on-paper preparation. The website www.uworld.com provides a comprehensive collection of questions for students planning to take the Step 1 exam. These questions are generally referred to as “world bank” questions.
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Start with Pathoma 1-2 hours each day 2 years out from Step 1. Quiz yourself each day if you are less than a year out from Step 1. Study 6-8 hours per day when you are 6-12 weeks out from the test.
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Third graders will have an easier time studying with tables. This presents all the information out in front of them at one time. In the beginning, let them work off this table in front of them. They can follow the columns and rows until they find their answers. Over time, this will likely lead them to memorization without them even really trying. It's up to you how many factors you want to present them with. A multiplication table up to 6 may be all you want to do right now. However, if you have a particularly bright group of kids, you may be able to get away with a chart that goes all the way up to 12. Show them that 2x3 is the exact same thing as 2+2+2, or 3 groups of 2. This makes it less intimidating since they already know how to add. Emphasize that multiplication is a shortcut. For instance, write down five 2s and then add them together to get 10. Then show them 2 x 5 is really adding two five times. Usually when students learn that there's a short cut, they will take it. Let them use their multiplications tables at first. Then wean them from them gradually. The students who are more math-savvy will get bored quickly with these charts, so give them extra credit questions if necessary. The students who don't catch onto it as quickly will appreciate the crutch and appreciate that you care enough about them to help them through it. In the UK, "Numicon," which shows the numbers from 1 to 10 in blocks with that number of holes, and Cuisenaire rods are popular. However, you can use just about anything that's small, even food. For example, if there are 3 cups and each cup has 4 pencils in it then there are a total of 12 pencils. Show the students that the number of pencils in each cup adds together to a total of the number of cups multiplied by the number of pencils that are contained within them. Illustrate the connection between the math that they have already learned and the math that they are being taught.
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Print out tables. Explain to them multiplication is exactly like extended addition. Use visual and physical aids.
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Before you start writing, it is best to plan out your organization strategy. A unique feature of a comparative essay is that you have several different organizational strategies to choose from. Use a traditional outline form if you would like to, but even a simple list of bulleted points in the order that you plan to present them would help. You can also write down your main points on sticky notes (or type them, print them, and then cut them out) so that you can arrange and rearrange them before deciding on a final order. Address both halves of the comparison in each paragraph. This means that the first paragraph will compare the first aspect of each subject, the second will compare the second, and so on, making sure to always address the subjects in the same order. The advantages of this structure are that it continually keeps the comparison in the mind of the reader and forces you, the writer, to pay equal attention to each side of the argument. This method is especially recommended for lengthy essays or complicated subjects where both the writer and reader can easily become lost. For Example: Paragraph 1: Engine power of vehicle X / Engine power of vehicle Y Paragraph 2: Stylishness of vehicle X / Stylishness of vehicle Y Paragraph 3: Safety rating of vehicle X / Safety rating of vehicle Y Devote every other paragraph to one of the subjects. This means that the first paragraph will compare one aspect of a subject and the second, the same aspect of the other subject; the third paragraph will compare a second aspect of a subject and the fourth, the same aspect of the second subject – and so on, making sure to always address each subject in the same order. The advantages of this structure are that it allows you to discuss points in greater detail and makes it less jarring to tackle two topics that radically different. This method is especially recommended for essays where some depth and detail are required. For example:Paragraph 1: Engine power of vehicle XParagraph 2: Engine power of vehicle YParagraph 3: Stylishness of vehicle XParagraph 4: Stylishness of vehicle YParagraph 5: Safety rating of vehicle XParagraph 6: Safety rating of vehicle Y This means that the first set of body paragraphs is devoted to addressing every aspect of the first subject and the second set, to addressing every aspect of the second subject, making sure to address each aspect in the same order. This method is by far the most dangerous, as your comparison can become both one-sided and difficult for the reader to follow. This method is only recommended for short essays with simplistic subjects that the reader can easily remember as (s)he goes along. For example:Paragraph 1: Engine power of vehicle XParagraph 2: Stylishness of vehicle XParagraph 3: Safety rating of vehicle XParagraph 4: Engine power of vehicle YParagraph 5: Stylishness of vehicle YParagraph 6: Safety rating of vehicle Y
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Outline your comparison. Use a mixed paragraphs method. Alternate the subjects in each paragraph. Cover one subject at a time thoroughly.
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This is very important. Concrete is caustic, and it can cause burns if it gets onto your skin. Make sure that the gloves are waterproof. For every 80-pounds (36.3-kilo) of concrete, you will need 3 quarts (2.8 liters) of water. If you want to color your concrete, pour the liquid cement color into the water, and give it a stir. Keep your face away from the mixer, so that the dust doesn't get onto your skin. It might be a good idea to wear a dust mask of some sort for this part. As you continue to add water, the concrete will get softer and mushier. Once the concrete is done mixing, dump it into a wheelbarrow while the mixer is still running. If you need to add more water, do so sparingly. Put your glove on, and give the concrete a squeeze. The concrete should feel like wet oatmeal and hold its shape.
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Put on some safety goggles and gloves. Calculate how much concrete and water you will need. Pour half of the water into the mixer. Turn the mixer on, and add the dry mix slowly. Let the mixer run for 1 minute, then add the rest of the water. Let the mixer run for 3 to 5 minutes, then empty the cement into a wheelbarrow. Test the consistency.
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Since she is only sending you one word text messages, try turning it into something funny. Say something like: "A cat has your tongue, huh? I hope you're not allergic :)" It makes her one word response funny instead of weird or uncomfortable. It also shows her your playful side. You can also say something like: "You must be on some important spy business today. Tell James Bond I said hi :)" Make sure you are appropriate with your teasing. You don't want to offend her or make her feel uncomfortable. Try to feel out her boundaries to know what kind of teasing is best for her. If you want her to respond to your texts, you need to hook her in with something interesting and funny. Start off with something like: "Something so weird just happened to me." When she responds, make up something ridiculous like: "A zombie just ran into my room. But I took care of it. Good thing I know about apocalyptic survival." The more ridiculous you make your story, the more likely she will be to respond. Make sure you don't take it too far. You want to make her laugh, not make her uncomfortable. Whenever she answers, exaggerate your responses to her one word replies. For example, you ask her how her day was and she replies "Okay." You can respond with something like: "Woah, calm down there. You don't need to be so enthusiastic :)" The added emoticon helps her know that you are saying it in jest and aren't mad at her reply. It will also hopefully make her want to respond with more detail in the future. Since she isn't responding to you, lay the blame on yourself for the lull in conversations. Make fun of your conversational skills with quips like: "Wow, I must really be off my game today. I'm not usually this boring :)" The added emoticon lets her know that you are not mad at her and are poking fun at yourself. Don't be self deprecating. You want your quips to be funny, not make her uncomfortable or make you look sullen and unhappy. If she isn't being super responsive, you can make up playful answers for her to get her interested in the conversation and let her know how funny you are. When you ask her a question, make up a playful answer for her. Tell her something like: "What are you doing this weekend? Let me guess, you're going to take your dog on a rocket ride to the moon. That's so sweet of you :)" This playful banter can help bring her back into the conversation, even if it is to tell you how silly you are. Make sure whatever you say is appropriate. You don't want to take your scenarios over the top.
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Tease her. Make up ridiculous stories. Exaggerate your responses. Make fun of yourself. Make up answers for her.
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Place the pan or skillet you will be using to cook the pizza over medium high heat. Add a teaspoon or so (about 4.92 ml) of cooking oil and swirl so that the cooking oil coats the bottom of the pan. You can also use two equal sized pans if you want to cook both pizzas at the same time. Other than a skillet, you can also make stovetop pizza using a tawa, a thin metal pan common throughout parts of Asia. Once the pan has heated, carefully drop one pizza dough circle into the pan and cook for about 1 minute until you see bubbles forming on the dough and the edges getting slightly golden. If the bubbles are large, you can deflate them by poking them with a spatula. You also can keep them if you wish; they will turn crispy when fully cooked. After the one minute of cooking is up, flip the dough circle over using a spatula. Then spread half the pizza sauce over the dough except for the outer two inches (5 cm) or so, as this will be the crust. Sprinkle on half the cheese and add half the pizza toppings. After you have added all the pizza toppings, place the lid on top of the pan or skillet you are using and turn the heat down to medium. Covering the pan traps the heat so that the cheese can melt and the toppings can cook. Leave the pan or skillet covered for 4-5 minutes. After the five minutes are up, take the lid off the pan. If the cheese has melted and the bottom of the pizza looks golden brown, the pizza should be done. If not, replace the lid back on the pan and check every minute or so until the pizza is ready. Once the pizza is ready, use a spatula to take it out of the pan and place it on a cutting board to cool. In the meantime, make another small pizza using the other dough circle. Once both pizzas are cooked and have cooled enough to eat, slice and enjoy your pan made pizza!
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Heat a large pan. Cook the dough on one side. Flip the dough. Cover the skillet and turn down the heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Place the pizza on a cutting board and cool.
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Be sure to practice a couple of times before you need to wear your tie. Like any other tie, tying a bow tie properly takes a little practice. Don't be discouraged if you don't get the perfect tie at first. Tighten the loops until you have adjusted the tie to your satisfaction. Pulling at the flat ends will only untie your tie. Make sure the finished bow falls somewhere between the outer edges of your eyes and the width of your face. If not, you may need to adjust your knot, or the length of your bow tie. It is supposed to look that way. The small irregularities found in a self-tied bow tie give it charm. And the natural look of a self-tied bow tie helps it to stand out from the cookie-cutter look of ready-tied versions. This is the proper way to wear a tie with a wing collar according to etiquette. Also, this positioning helps to hold the tie in place.
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Tie your bow tie. Pull at the loops carefully. Check the length of the bow. Do not worry if your tie is slightly asymmetric when tied. If wearing a wing collar shirt, tuck the wings of the collar behind the bowtie.
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The amount of water should be enough to fully cover the seaweed. For a crunchier salad, soak the seaweed for 5 minutes. For tender salad, soak the seaweed for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the seaweed into a strainer, then shake it to get rid of any excess water. Gently squeeze handfuls of seaweed until no more water comes out. Sometimes, the seaweed already comes cut, but if it doesn't, you'll need to cut it yourself. Use a shape knife to slice it into ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) wide strips. Set the seaweed aside when you are done. Pour the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil into a serving bowl. Add the sugar, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Mix everything together with a fork or mini whisk until the sugar dissolves. You can leave out the red pepper flakes if you'd prefer a less-spicy salad. If you don't have any sugar, you can use agave nectar instead. Place the seaweed into the bowl. Add the scallions, carrots, cilantro, and sesame seeds. If you want to try something different, switch out the carrots for a small, tart apple cut into ¼-inch (0.64-centimeter) pieces. You can also omit the apples/carrots entirely. Be sure to scoop the ingredients from the bottom of the bowl so that you distribute the dressing evenly. It tastes best while it's cold, but you can serve it at room temperature too. If you have any leftovers, cover them, and store them in the fridge for up to four days.
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Soak seaweed in water. Drain the water from the seaweed. Cut seaweed into thinner strips, if needed. Make the dressing. Add the seaweed and the rest of the ingredients. Toss the salad. Serve the salad.
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Pull the jeans from the washer and leave them inside out. Also make sure the zipper is up and the jeans are buttoned. High heat puts extra and unnecessary stress on the material of the jeans, so stick to the low setting. Permanent press or delicate are both good options. It's best to dry only a few pairs of jeans at a time or they will take a lot longer to dry. Dryer balls are rubber or wool balls that beat against the jeans during the dry cycle. They loosen the fibers of the jeans, which provides extra softening. Dryer balls are especially helpful with stiff fabrics like denim. Look for dryer balls in the laundry sector of the grocery or big-box store. Dollar stores may even have a cheap version. Tennis balls are a cheap alternative which accomplish the same effect. Pull the jeans out of the dryer and roll them up while they are still hot. Fold the legs on top of each other. Then start rolling from the bottom of the pants until you get to the top. Leave them rolled up at least until they cool off from drying.
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Leave the jeans inside out from the wash. Dry the jeans on a low heat setting. Add dryer balls or tennis balls to the dryer. Roll the jeans up when you take them out of the dyer.
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If you are infertile and do not want to have children, this may be an easier discussion for you. However, if you are infertile and you deeply desire to have a family, this can make the discussion much more difficult. Share with your date how your infertility affects you and how you feel. Use “I” statements and focus on how it affects you. For example, say, “Being infertile makes me quite sad because I’d really like to have a family one day.” You can also say, “I’m infertile, but part of me is thankful because I’m not sure I’d ever be prepared to have a family of my own.” Asking your partner about their feelings on children or having a family beforehand may help you in how to talk about your feelings. It will be easier to speak if you know their views are the same as yours beforehand. At some point or another, couples tend to bring up marriage and having a family. After you tell your date, talk about how your infertility may affect the relationship and what it means for you two moving forward. Your date may be supportive or they may want some time to digest and think about what you’ve told them. This can be a lot to take in for some people, so be accepting of your date's questions, concerns, and need to think. You don't need to decide the fate of your relationship in this moment. Some people are not interested in adopting, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogates, or having children at all. If this is true of your date, don't try to change their mind or convince them otherwise. Accept whatever thoughts, opinions, or beliefs they share with you and recognize that this may be a difference that you need to consider. If you know at some point you want to try to conceive or adopt, it's best to know if your date is open to this. If you dread the conversation being too heavy or having too much attention drawn to yourself, end the conversation with something light, positive or funny. You might begin to feel depressed or sad about disclosing your infertility, so try to refocus the energy toward something more positive at the end. You may want to express gratitude for the person's listening or understanding, or you may wish to make a joke or suggest getting dessert.
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Talk about how it affects you. Discuss how it affects the relationship. Accept their response. End with something positive.
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Your fish tank should hold about 1 gallon (4 L) of water for each shrimp. No matter how many you have, ghost shrimp will be most comfortable in at least 10 gallons (40 L) of water. If you have to keep your shrimp in a tank smaller than 10 gallons (40 L), allow 1.5 gallons (6 L) or more for each shrimp to make up for the small space. The hardest part of breeding ghost shrimp is keeping the young shrimp alive. If you let the eggs hatch in the same tank as the adult shrimp, the young could be eaten by the adults. This second tank doesn't need to be as large as the first, but a larger tank will give the young shrimp the best chance at survival. Filters are necessary to keep aquarium water clean. Most filters suck the water in to clean it, but these can kill the tiny ghost shrimp young. Use a sponge filter instead to avoid this possibility. If your tank is larger than 10 gallons (37.9 L) and contains fish as well as shrimp, you should use a hang-on or canister filter to provide better cleaning. Never use anything besides a sponge filter for the breeding tank. If you don't want to buy a sponge filter, you can cover your filter's water intake with a sponge or a piece of nylon stocking. Alternatively, if your filter intake is too weak to suck in adult shrimp, you can disconnect the filter before the young hatch and replace 10% of the water volume in the tank every day until the young are fully grown and you can turn the filter on again. Like most aquarium pets, ghost shrimp need air pumped through the water in order to breathe. Without an air pump, the water will run out of oxygen and the shrimp will suffocate. Sand or light gravel will keep the shrimp transparent, while dark gravel will cause them to develop small specks and make them more visible. Pick any color and type you like. For additional detail in setting up a freshwater aquarium, see this article. Many places treat tap water with chlorine, so treat it with a dechlorinator or chloramine remover to make it safe for animals. At the very least, leave it out for 24 hours before adding the shrimp so some of the chlorine will evaporate. This is the broad range of temperatures ghost shrimp are comfortable in, but many people prefer to stick near the center of this range. Put a thermometer in the tank to check the water temperature, and use an aquarium tank heater if you keep the shrimp in a cold room. Ghost shrimp feed off the debris that falls from plants, but you can keep them with just store-bought food if you'd prefer not to deal with plants. Aquarium plants with fine, thin leaves are the best to use, such as hornwort, cabomba, and milfoil. If kept in a tank with other fish, small flower pots or other containers should be placed upside down to provide hiding places only the shrimp can enter. For best results, give your plants about a month to stabilize the chemical levels in the tank. Sudden changes in nitrogen levels or other chemicals could kill your ghost shrimp. See this article for instructions on planting aquarium plants. Adding plants to the breeding tank in advance is strongly recommended, as plant debris is one of the few foods small enough for the shrimp young to eat. Many people use Java moss in their shrimp breeding tank, which may trap food debris to help the young shrimp eat.
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Purchase a large fish tank. Purchase a second tank for breeding. Use any filter for the main tank, and a sponge filter for the breeding tank. Install an air pump in each tank. Cover the bottom of each tank with sand or gravel. Fill the tanks with appropriate water. Keep the water at 65-82º F (18-28º C). Add live plants and hiding places.
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Once you are in the pool, move your legs back and forth in a scissor motion, keeping them straight but not rigid. Then put both arms in the water and gently wave them back and forth horizontally, as if you are smoothing out the water beneath you. Kicking properly is a very important part of swimming, and it can be easier to develop your technique when you don't have to think about your arms at the same time. Get a kick board or pool noodle and use it to support your upper body in the water while you move yourself forward with your legs. You can do this while standing in the water until you get comfortable, then combine it with kicking to move through the water. Move your arms forward in alternating circles with your hands slightly cupped. Try to “scoop” the water backwards as you move your arms.Keep your arms as straight as possible, and extend them as far as possible when reaching forward.
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Practice treading water. Swim with your legs while holding onto a flotation device. Work on your arm strokes.
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In Spanish, the endings of some words are changed to o or a depending on whether you are speaking about a male or female. When referring to a female, you say está contenta, “she is happy,” with the a ending. When referring to a male, you say está contento, or “he is happy,” with the o ending. None of the other words for happy have endings that change to a masculine or feminine form. If you are saying something or someone is happy as a temporary state of being/feeling, you should use the estar form of happy. Estar is more common for talking about happiness in Spanish. If you are saying someone is a happy person as a permanent way of being; however, you will use ser. An example of estar would be if you said, Estoy contento de que vinieras, or “I (male) am happy you came.” Being happy about an action is an impermanent state, and so you would use estar. An example of ser would be if you said, Siempre ha sido una niña muy alegre, or “she has always been a happy (cheerful) little girl.” You are saying this is her permanent way of being, and so you use ser in the present perfect, ha sido, or “she has been.” Decide on how you need to conjugate the verb you are using in order to convey the correct meaning. Conjugating verbs can be complex in Spanish, and there are many different conjugations depending on the subject and tense you are using. Follow the in-line citations to see all of the ways to conjugate estar, which is the most common verb that you will use with happy. If you are speaking in the present form of estar to say you or someone else is happy, use the following conjugations: I am happy- Estoy feliz You are happy- Estás feliz She/he or you formal is/are happy- Está feliz We are happy- Estamos feliz They are happy formal- Estáis feliz They are happy- Están feliz For example, if you would like to say Me siento feliz, or “I feel happy,” remember that the verb sentirse is reflexive. Reflexive verbs are shown in the example, Me llamo Juan. Me llamo Juan translates directly to “I call myself Juan.” In English, we don't have reflexive verbs. However, in Spanish you add the me in front of the present I form of the verb for llamar, or to call to make the reflexive form Me llamo. Me (myself) siento feliz Te (yourself) sientes feliz Se (himself, herself, yourself) siente feliz Nos (ourselves) sentimos feliz Os (yourselves) sentís feliz Se (themselves, yourselves) sienten feliz If you are saying we, you all, or they are happy, for example, use the plural forms felices and contentos. For example, if you say, Estamos felices de estar aquí, or “we are happy to be here,” you say estamos felices because “we are happy” is plural. For another example, El grupo de las niñas están contentos con sus venta de las galletas, or “the group of girls are happy with their cookie sales.” Here there is more than one girl selling cookies, and so because it's plural, contenta becomes contentos.
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Use the correct masculine or feminine form of contento(a). Use the correct verb of to be, ser or estar. Conjugate estar based on the time you are referring to and who you are talking about. Consider reflexive verbs. Make feliz or contento plural if the subject is plural.
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Although many insurers are financially sound, this is not always the case. Insurance coverage is not guaranteed like bank deposits are, so if an insurer goes out of business, you can lose everything you've paid into the policy. So be sure to look into the insurer's financial stability before you take out a policy with them. Ratings agencies like Fitch, Moody's, or Standard and Poor's all rate the financial strength of insurers as a matter of course. The ratings are easy to understand and give a layman a good shorthand way of determining an insurer's financial strength. Try websites like Select Quote and Nerd Wallet to get online insurance quotes. Talk with friends, family, and co-workers and see if they work with a company or particular agent they trust. Take all of your research and determine which policies align most with your desired policy components and offers the best terms. Once you have chosen the policy that best fits your needs, you can apply for coverage. A life insurance application is going to be a little different than an application for other types of insurance, but you should be able to easily answer the questions. The insurer will likely ask: Your age and gender. Your height and weight. Your history of chronic conditions and tobacco use. Once you've filled out an application, your insurer may make you submit to a medical exam. The examiner will typically come to your home or office at no cost to you. They will obtain blood and urine samples, check your blood pressure, administer an EKG or any other relevant tests. They will test your blood and urine for cholesterol, illegal drugs, liver function, kidney function, and blood glucose levels. Pending your results, you will be graded on a scale of preferred plus, preferred, select, and standard, with preferred plus being the best and standard the worst. These results will influence the cost of your premium. Once you've taken the medical exam, discuss the results and the cost of the premium with your insurer, in order to design coverage that's right for you. For instance, if you think the premium is too high for a whole life policy and you want a whole life policy, you can take out a short term term life policy to keep costs down while you improve your risk profile.
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Find an insurer you trust. Compare policy terms. Fill out the application. Take a medical exam if necessary. Talk with the insurer about the results.
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No one controls your worth and self-esteem except you. While you may seek approval from your husband, understand that he can't change how you feel about yourself, but you can. While getting words of reassurance from your husband can help to boost your self-esteem, don't rely solely on him to determine how you feel about yourself or your appearance. Practice building up your self-esteem and self-worth. Consider saying these words of self-affirmation: "My self-worth is not determined by the number on the scale," or "I am more than my appearance." Don't fall into despair when your husband says you're fat. If you already have certain goals about your body image, keep them going. Avoid letting your husband control the goals that you have for your health, your happiness, and your life. Determine what goals feel right for you about your health and body image. Determine what makes you feel special and appreciated. Advocate for yourself and your needs. Find ways to feel good about who you are beyond what your husband says. Think about what activities make you truly happy. If your husband's comment didn't strike a nerve, deal with the name calling rather than focusing on the bit about your appearance. When you've been hurt or insulted, you may feel like you want to retreat or fight back. Rather than expending so much energy on negative thoughts and feelings, focus on what makes you feel positive about yourself and your life. Take time for yourself to do these things: Reflect on the positive things about you and your body. Write in a journal about what you like about yourself. Choose at least 3 things to write about. Do activities that are independent of your spouse or family. Have a night out with your friends. Go out and explore a new place. Cross something off your bucket list. Focus on activities that restore a sense of peace and love for your body. Consider gentle yoga or meditation. Get a massage. Do things that make you feel beautiful and refreshed.
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Remember that you determine your self-worth. Figure out your goals, regardless of what your husband says. Practice self-care.
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There are 6 standard mattress sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king. Knowing the size of your mattress will help you choose bedding that fits. The different mattress sizes are based on how wide and long a mattress is. Twin mattresses are 38 inches (97 cm) wide by 75 inches (190 cm) long. Twin XL mattresses are 38 inches (97 cm) wide by 80 inches (200 cm) long. Full mattresses are 53 inches (130 cm) wide by 75 inches (190 cm) long. Queen mattresses are 60 inches (150 cm) wide by 80 inches (200 cm) long. King mattresses are 76 inches (190 cm) wide by 80 inches (200 cm) long. California king mattresses are 72 inches (180 cm) wide by 84 inches (210 cm) long. This measurement is important because you need to know whether the new mattress will fit through them when you bring it home. Choose a mattress with a width that's smaller than the smallest door or hallway you’ll need to carry it through. Check for any low-hanging light fixtures that might get in the way when you’re moving in your new mattress. Measure the width and height of any staircases you'll use when you're moving the mattress. Bed frames are sized just like mattresses, but the sizing can vary between manufacturers. When you find a bed frame you like, measure the width, height, and length of the part of the bed frame your mattress will sit in. If the width or length is less than the width and length of your mattress, your mattress won't sit in the bed frame properly. If the part of the bed frame your mattress will sit in has a greater height than your mattress, your mattress will be too low in the frame.
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Use the width and length of your mattress to determine what size it is. Measure the doorways and halls in your home before you buy a new mattress. Measure a bed frame before you buy it to see if your mattress will fit.
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Finding the right habitat for your chick is relatively simple. You can use a variety of different types of housing, ranging from one you purchase to one you have around the house. If you have more than one chick, make sure the habitat can comfortably accommodate all of them. Consider some of the following options for your chick's home: A simple cardboard box An aquarium A cat carrier A guinea pig cage Because it is so young and small, your chick is especially vulnerable to falling from its habitat or becoming prey for other animals. Keep the habitat in a space where your chick can't fall or escape and where pets can't gain access to her. Consider putting a ventilated lid on the habitat for times when you are not home or unable to watch your chick. This can keep other animals out while protecting your chick from falling out of the cage. Avoid putting the habitat in any spaces that are very high off the ground. This can protect your chicks from falling too far, which can be fatal Chicks and chickens are very sensitive to temperature. It's important to line your chick's habitat with materials to help keep it warm, which can prevent disease or death. Line the housing with old towels or blankets for the chick's first few weeks of life. Make sure the lining has no loose strings, which your chick can swallow or might strangle her. Switch to a lining of straw and newspaper after a few weeks. Make sure to cover the bottom of the habitat with enough straw because the slippery surface of the newspaper can cause your chick's legs to grow malformed. Chicks generally need to be kept warm but should also have a habitat that has a range of temperatures. Use a lamp to heat one side of the habitat while keeping the other side cooler. This allows your chick to freely decide at which temperature she feels more comfortable throughout the day. Construct a heat source using a 100watt light bulb in a reflective clamp style lamp or an infrared reptile heat bulb. Install either option on one side of the habitat. You can get both lamps at most pet and home stores. Make sure the temperature is a constant 90-100 degrees for the first few weeks of the chick's life. Your chick is the best thermometer for her habitat: if she is hiding on the opposite corner of the habitat from the lamp, then it is too hot. If she is smothering herself in the blankets or along with other chicks, then you need to increase the heat. Consider keeping your chick's habitat away from radiators or non-lamp heating devices to help maintain a warm and consistent temperature. You may also want to keep it away from drafty areas. Once you get your chick, it's time to introduce her to her new home. You can do this by gently holding her and releasing her into the habitat. Talk to her and assure her with by patting her that she can enter and be comfortable. Consider staying with your chick for an hour or so to help her get used to her habitat.
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Get a dwelling. Place the habitat in a protected space. Line the habitat. Control the temperature. Introduce your chick to her habitat.
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Stack mats and do kickovers off of it. As you do it, lower the mats. Finally, try it on the ground. You really have to push all your weight onto your hands to get to the other side. That is the biggest tip of learning a backbend kickover. Point your toe as you lift your leg up straight. Keep your shoulders directly above your hands. If you're nervous about kicking over with both legs straight, keep your lead leg bent the entire time. This will make it easier for you to kick off the ground with the other foot and give your body more control as it lifts up your legs. Once you’ve mastered the kickover with a bent leg, try it keeping both legs straight. Gain momentum from your foot that's still on the floor so that as you push up with the foot, you’re able to lift both legs over you. Keep both legs straight once they’re off of the ground, and don't worry if you’re not able to do it on the first try. If you’re able to move into a split handstand from the backbend, that may help you get your legs over your body. Use your hands and shoulders to support your body as your legs move. Keep your arms straight the entire time. Get into the bridge position with your hands on the ground and your feet placed on the raised platform. The extra height will make it easier for you to swing your legs over your body and get used to the movement. This could be something like an ottoman or chair, though it's important to make sure the surface is stable and won't move. Try the kickover without a raised surface once you feel more confident. The leg you lifted into the air first will come to the ground first, and the leg you used to push off with will follow. Keep your hands planted on the ground and your shoulders squared to give you additional strength. The leg you used to kick off will come down a little bit behind your lead leg. If your feet touch the ground close to the same time, this is also okay. Once both feet are back on the ground, stand up straight, lifting your arms straight up in the air for a gymnastics finish. You’ve successfully done a backbend kickover!
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Try your backbend kickover off of heights. Bend your lead leg to give you more control. Use your grounded leg to push your legs over your body. Start on a raised platform to make it easier to kick over. Land on your lead leg with your other leg following. Stand up straight once you’ve stuck the landing.
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You can use the results of your cost increase calculations to calculate increases in cost for all of your expenses. You can then track these increases over time and see if some items are increasing faster or slower than other costs. Then, compare the increases to increases (or lack thereof) in your income to see whether your pay raises are keeping pace with your cost of living. Businesses can use cost increase percentages to determine the increases' effects on projected or actual profit margins. This information can then be used to weigh the savings from a change in suppliers or justify a selling price increase. For example, if a business sees that the price of one of its inputs to production is rising regularly, it may choose to seek an alternative input or supplier of that input. Alternately, the business might choose to raise prices accordingly. Collectibles, like vintage cars, watches, and art, might appreciate in value over time. This appreciation can be measured using the cost increase percentage calculation process. Compare previous prices of the collectible with current market prices to assess the increase. For example, if a watch sold for $100 in 1965, but is now resold on the used market for $2,000, this represents a 1900 percent price increase. The same formula and process used to find percent cost increase can be used to perform a number of other calculations. You can use the same formula with different terms to calculate the percent error (between an expected value and actual value), to find the percent difference between two amounts of time, or any number of other comparisons between two numbers.
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Calculate an increase in your expenses. Track business expense increases. Determine appreciation on collectibles. Use the same process for other types of percent increase.
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If prompted, log into the Google account in which you’ve installed Avery Label Merge. If you already have an address list in Sheets, follow along with this method to make sure the format is correct. It's the first large box near the top-left corner of the page. This creates a new blank spreadsheet. These are the names of the type of data in each column. Avery Label Merge requires a header at the top of each column. For example, if you want your labels to contain a United States resident's name, address, city, state, and zip code, you may call A1 NAME, B1 STREET, C1 city, D1 state, and E1 zip. To do this, click Untitled document at the top-left corner of the data, then type a name (e.g. Addresses). Google Sheets will save your data automatically.
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Go to https://sheets.google.com. Click +. Add your column headers. Type a name for your address list.
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Before initiating legal termination of the partnership, review your business as it currently stands. Consider, for example, how your existing contractual obligations will be affected by the dissolution. Are you locked into a contract? Will those contractual obligations continue regardless of your partnership status? Review your existing contracts, loan agreements, and leases to determine your partnership's obligations to third parties and determine how dissolution will impact those liabilities. This is important because once the partnership is dissolved, each partner will typically assume business assets and liabilities based on a percentage of ownership. You can get a third-party to conduct a valuation of your business for you. Determine whether you and your partner(s) have completed all agreed upon duties. Doing so will minimize disagreements during the dissolution process and will minimize any legal issues that you might face during the dissolution. Importantly, after the dissolution agreement has been signed, the original partnership agreement becomes void. Therefore, make sure that all parties’ interests have been taken care of before the original agreement becomes void. Not doing so can result in one party suffering a loss because his rights under the original agreement are no longer enforceable.
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Review your leases, contracts, and loan agreements. Determine how much your business is worth. Complete all agreed upon duties.
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In order to craft a hopper, you will need the following items: 5 iron ore - Iron ore is grey rock with orange/peach spots on it, most commonly found in caves or cliff faces. You will need at least a stone pickaxe to mine iron. 2 wood blocks - Chop two blocks of literally any wood from a tree in Minecraft. This will yield eight wooden planks, which will allow you to make one chest. A fuel source - You can use coal, which is found by mining the grey rock with black spots on it, or you can use wood planks. A furnace - Furnaces are crafted using eight blocks of cobblestone around the border of a crafting table. A crafting table - Crafting tables are created using a two-by-two grid of wood planks in your inventory's "Crafting" section. Open your inventory, place the wood blocks in one square of the "Crafting" section, and click and drag the resulting planks into your inventory. In Minecraft PE, tap ⋯, tap the crafting table icon, tap the wood planks icon, and tap 4 x twice. In Minecraft for consoles, press X (Xbox) or square (PlayStation), scroll down to select the correct wood type, and press A or X twice. Right-click your furnace to open it, drag your fuel source into the bottom box, and drag your iron ore into the top box. Your furnace will begin creating iron bars. In Minecraft PE, tap the bottom box, tap your fuel source, tap the top box, and tap the iron ore. In Minecraft for consoles, select your icon and press Y or triangle, then select your fuel and press Y or triangle. Open your crafting table, place one wood block in each box of the grid except for the center one, and then drag the chest into your inventory. In Minecraft PE, tap the chest icon and then tap 1 x. In Minecraft for consoles, scroll over to the chest icon and press A or X. Open the furnace and drag the iron bars from the far-right box into your inventory. In Minecraft PE, open the furnace and tap the iron bars icon on the far-right side. In Minecraft for consoles, select the furnace, select the iron bars icon, and press Y or triangle. Now that you have all of the necessary ingredients, you're ready to create your hopper. Place an iron block in the top-left, middle-left, top-right, middle-right, and bottom-middle boxes in the crafting grid, then place the chest in the center box of the grid. Drag the completed hopper from your crafting table into your inventory to complete the building process. Now that you have a hopper, you can begin setting it up. In Minecraft PE, tap the cone-shaped hopper icon, then tap 1 x. In Minecraft for consoles, scroll over to the "Mechanisms" tab, then select the cone-shaped hopper icon and press A or X.
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Gather the necessary building materials. Turn your wood blocks into planks. Smelt your iron. Create a chest. Retrieve your iron bars. Re-open the crafting table. Create the hopper.
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