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When it comes to hiding love handles, avoiding the wrong clothes is just as important as choosing the right ones. Tops that are tight and clingy without being shaping will only serve to show off your love handles, especially when paired with overly tight and unflattering bottoms. Fabrics to avoid include satin, full polyester, and elastane (Spandex and Lycra), all of which cling to your body and accentuate your silhouette. Unlike empires and A-lines, straight-cut clothing emphasizes your middle and stomach area, and this will draw all the attention to your love handles. This applies to pants, tops, skirts, and dresses. There are lots of recommendations out there saying to use belts to hide love handles, but even thick and oversized belts can cut into your sides and make love handles even bigger. If you want to wear an oversized belt, choose one that's loose fitting, wear it around your lower hips, and pair it with a loose top. Otherwise, stick with skinny belts that don't cut into your waist. Tight underwear, especially ones with thin waistbands or straps, can cut into your flesh and make love handles bigger. In fact, thin, tight straps on underwear can even make you look like you have love handles when you don't. Like with bottoms, choose underwear with a higher waist and thicker waistband. This includes bottoms that are too tight and ones that don't sit where they should. Don't try to squeeze into bottoms that don't fit, especially if they're tight at the waist. For example, skinny jeans may be all the rage right now, but if you're bigger around the middle and choose skinny jeans with a low waist, your love handles are going to bulge out more than ever. | Stay away from body-hugging clothes. Avoid straight-cut clothes. Steer clear of belts. Don’t wear underwear that’s too tight. Avoid pants that don’t fit your waist properly. |
If you don't have the same USB cable that came with your device, make sure you’re using a safe compatible version. Depending on your device, you may have to install drivers to make your computer recognize your Android. You can get these drivers from your phone or tablet manufacturer's website. This opens the search bar on Windows. A list of matching search results will appear, including "Command prompt". This step will give you an admin-level command prompt. This opens the command prompt. This runs the ADB program. The command will run and lock the bootloader. If you see an error message, try one of the following commands instead: fastboot flashing lock oem relock This reboots your Android and and locks the bootloader. | Connect your Android to the computer with a USB cable. Press ⊞ Win+S. Type cmd. Right-click "Command prompt" and select Run as administrator. Click Yes to confirm. Type adb reboot bootloader and press ↵ Enter. Type fastboot oem lock and press ↵ Enter. Type fastboot reboot and press ↵ Enter. |
Your doctor will help you determine a medication regimen that will help you control bipolar symptoms. Always take your medications as prescribed, since skipping a dose may induce a manic episode. Alert your doctor if you are having sleep problems. Consistent sleep deprivation may exacerbate bipolar symptoms, affect quality of life, and even lead to a substance abuse problem. Some medications such as antidepressants may actually cause sleep disruption. If you are taking such medications, talk to your doctor to see if you can change your meds or add additional meds to your current regimen that will help you sleep better. This is a form of psychotherapy based upon the idea that bipolar disorder is caused or made worse by disruptions to circadian rhythms and sleep deprivation. Its goal is to reduce the reoccurrence of manic episodes. IPSRT can be conducted one-on-one or in a group setting. It focuses on helping people with mood disorders like yourself better manage their everyday lives with routines and strategies to improve sleep and manage stress. Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally secreted by the body. It helps regulate circadian rhythms and acts as an internal clock controlling sleep. Secretion is high at night and low in the morning and during the day. Talk to your doctor to see if this supplement may be useful in helping you achieve better quality sleep. Your psychiatrist may also suggest non-addictive sleep aids that can be purchased over-the-counter like diphenhydramine. | Find a psychiatrist with experience in treating bipolar disorder. Consider trying interpersonal and social rhythms therapy (IPSRT). Ask your doctor if you can take melatonin. |
A regular poker game at your local casino is all well and good, but to make some serous dough, you need large cash games and tournaments. Visit a few of the biggest regional casinos in your area and hit up local poker organizations for money-making opportunities. Big tournaments (like World Poker Tour) have $10,000 buy-ins. This kind of step is reserved for those with a chunk of change to spare. Make sure you're financially stable before you take a leap like this. Poker has a long history of greats and experts whose combined knowledge is just waiting to be tapped into. Read books, watch videos, take classes. Find inspiration in those who have done it to show you that you can do it, too. Start out with Phil Gordon's 'Little Green Book' or 'Super System II' by Doyle Brunson. You find that there's aspects of the game you haven't even thought about. Some poker websites are scams, trying to take your money to give you material that you won't find helpful, especially if you're already quite good. Do your research before purchasing anything to know if you're getting something legitimate. If you know a few poker players who could teach you something, tap into your resources. Having a poker coach (even when you're quite good) can drastically change your game for the better. You'll get the benefit of learning something and they'll get the benefit of teaching someone something they care so much about. It's a win-win. As you start schooling at your local casinos and card rooms, seek out bigger and bigger tournaments to be a part of. Always take baby steps, though, and be realistic about your money situation and your skill. In this realm, slow and steady wins the race. By now you likely have hundreds of connections that can keep you filled in on the poker world. Do research online, sign up for newsletters, and keep in contact with people who are often part of tournaments and games you're interested in. Once you make enough to live on and know that you can keep it up, it's time to quit that 9-5. But remember: now you have to play poker. It's your sole means. The stakes for you are higher than ever. Hey, maybe it'll improve your game. Try to take other opportunities that come with being a pro, like teaching, writing a book, or starting a website. This way poker is your life, but it doesn't depend on you playing 40 hours a week and always winning. Life, even as a professional poker player, can be stressful. | Participate in cash games and tournaments. Learn from the greats. Move onto bigger and better casinos and tournaments. Quit your day job! |
Prices are usually cheaper online, and eBay is known for good deals, but there are some deals that should raise a red flag. Some scam sellers make new accounts to list very valuable items for enormous discounts. These items could be counterfeit, broken, or stolen, and the seller will describe them as new. Do more investigating if you see deals that seem too good to be true. For example, you might see a seller offering a new iPhone for significantly cheaper than all the other iPhones on eBay. This is a red flag, and you should question why a seller could offer a new iPhone so far below the normal market price. It is an even bigger red flag if the account has few or no reviews. Very cheap items are not necessarily a negative thing. Someone may be moving soon and just has to get rid of items fast. But it is a reason to do more investigating. eBay allows sellers to upload their own photos of the item they're selling. If they upload a stock photo from a website or the product manufacturer, this is a red flag because they may be trying to hide the actual condition of their item. If you see an item using a generic stock photo, look into the seller's feedback to ensure that they are reputable. This is especially important for used and collectible items when the condition is very important. If you can't see the actual item for sale, there is a chance it's damaged or not in the condition that the user is describing. In a seller's feedback profile, scroll down to find the “Items for Sale” section. Click “See all” to get a list of all other items that this seller is listing. If a seller has a lot of items in the same category, it indicates that this seller has a specialty. This is a good sign. Sellers that specialize in one category are usually professionals and take selling very seriously. They will work hard to deliver your items and handle any issues that arise. Having a lot of different items is, again, not necessarily a negative thing. People often use eBay to clean out their garages and homes, and naturally have many diverse items for sale. But this usually means they aren't professional sellers and might be less skilled or willing to deliver the best service possible. Having one high-value item for sale and nothing else is a bigger red flag. This could be a fake seller profile that someone is using to unload damaged products. If you have any uncertainties about a product or a seller, contact them through eBay. Click the “Ask a Question” option on the product page to contact the seller. Request more information about the product or its price if you have any doubts. If the seller delays or dodges your question, avoid this item. See how fast and completely the seller answers your question. A good guideline is that reputable sellers respond within 24 hours, or 48 hours if you contacted them on a weekend or holiday. A seller with slow communication may be less reliable. If a seller asks you to leave eBay and buy their item from another site, or contact them directly off of eBay's communication channel, do not buy the item. Once you leave eBay, you’re no longer covered by their money-back guarantee. Scam sellers try to get people away from the main site so buyers won't be able to get their money back. Never listen to a seller who tells you to do this. Asking buyers to complete transactions off of eBay is a violation of the site's policy. If a seller asks you to do this, report them to eBay. | Investigate further if a seller is offering a high-value item for a low price. Use caution if the item picture is a stock photo. Check if the seller has listed similar items on their profile. Ask the seller a question about the item if you’re suspicious. Avoid completing transactions outside of eBay. |
One of the most common causes of earache is the common cold, and while there is no cure for the cold virus, you can take precautionary steps to avoid contracting it in the first place. Wash your hands regularly, especially after you've been in public places and before eating. If you don't have access to a sink, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. The cold virus is notoriously resilient and can live for hours on surfaces, so even if you don't see anyone who appears sick, its possible to contract a cold simply from going to the library or the grocery store. Exercise regularly. People who exercise regularly have healthier immune responses, so their bodies are able to better fight off infection and resist the cold virus. Eat a vitamin-rich, balanced diet. Eat nutrient-dense, whole foods, focusing on lean proteins, vegetables, and fruits. The phytochemicals in plants like peppers, oranges, and dark leafy greens actually help your body absorb vitamins, so it's best to stick to natural foods for your immune-supporting vitamins. Allergic reactions can cause itching in the ear and earache. These can range from environmental to food-based allergies. Call your doctor to schedule allergy testing, which can include a blood test or a skin-prick test. The test will give you information on what kind of allergens might be responsible for your ear irritation, such as ragweed, pets, or dairy. Ear infections in babies are common but can be reduced or prevented using particular feeding strategies. Vaccinate your child. One of the common infectious agents for ear infections is part of the routine vaccine series. Try to breastfeed for at least the first 12 months of your baby's life. Breastmilk contains antibodies that have been shown to reduce ear infections, so breastfed babies tend to get earaches less often than formula-fed babies. If you bottle feed, be sure to hold the baby at a 45 degree angle, and never feed the baby flat on his or her back or laying in his or her crib. Doing so can cause liquid to pool in the inner ear, resulting in an earache. Try to wean the baby from the bottle to a sippy cup between ages 9 and 12 months in order to reduce the rate of ear infections associated with bottles. | Avoid the cold virus. Get tested for allergies. Prevent ear infections in babies. |
Those first ten or so minutes after it starts to rain can be the most dangerous. This is because when rain first begins to fall, it stirs up oil and other substances that have dried on the road. The mixture or oil and water forms a film on the road that makes it extra slippery. During those first few minutes, drive more slowly and be on high alert for other drivers skidding. Heavy downpour over an extended period of time will eventually wash the roads clean, so conditions might be a little less dangerous at that point. The faster you’re going, the harder it is for your car to maintain traction in wet conditions. If your tires connect with a puddle of standing water, instead of maintaining contact with the road, they'll be more likely to skid. That's why it's important to slow down in wet conditions, even if visibility is fine. It's fine to go under the speed limit if the roads are wet. Don't go slower than the flow of traffic, but don't feel you have to go 70 mph (110 km/h) on the highway during a downpour. It's especially important to go slowly if you see standing water. These are the spots where you’ll be most likely to hydroplane, since your tires will have difficulty maintaining traction. They aren't always easy to see, so be extra cautious (and drive a little slower) when enough rain has fallen to start collecting in puddles. Puddles are most likely to form along the sides of the road, so try to stay in the center of the lane. Try to drive in the tire tracks left by the cars in front of you. This decreases the chance that water will build up in front of your tires and cause you to lose control of your car. Make sure your windshield wipers are working properly. Poor visibility during rainfall leads to more accidents in part because it's difficult to see puddles through a wet windshield. If you're driving on the highway and using cruise control, turn it off when it starts to rain. You’ll be more in tune with the conditions around you when it's off. You may need to reduce your speed quickly, and that's easier to do when your foot is already on the brake and you're paying careful attention to the road conditions and your speed. This enables you to maintain traction more easily and will prevent you from going too fast. While it's not necessarily possible to do if you're on a highway, if you're on a road with a lower speed limit driving in a lower gear can help you safely take treacherous turns or drive down hills without hydroplaning. If you have to brake, do so in gentle pumps; if your car has anti-lock brakes, then you can brake normally. Make sure that you don't lock the wheels, which will throw your car into a skid. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking. Don't make sudden turns, as these could throw your car off-course. Be extra cautious on curvy roads, taking care to steer smoothly and to drive slowly. | Be careful during the first few minutes of rainfall. Slow down in wet conditions. Avoid driving through puddles and standing water. Turn off cruise control. Consider driving in a lower gear. Drive slowly and carefully to avoid skids, and maintain a mild pressure on your brake and gas. |
The single best way to treat any disease is to prevent it. Anyone over six months old should get the flu shot, which specifically targets the influenza virus. This is especially important for anyone at risk of complications from the flu and those who are in contact with those who are especially at risk. This includes those ages 65 or older, young children, women who are pregnant, those with depressed immune systems (such as those undergoing chemotherapy), or those with chronic health conditions like asthma or diabetes. If you are a parent or caretaker for a person with the risk factors just described, or a health care worker, it is important you get the flu shot too to protect these people. Flu season is October to May, with its peak December to February.. Around this time, flu shots, which are vaccines, are available at most pharmacies. Most insurances cover this cost. Get the vaccine few weeks before the season starts. The vaccine takes a good two weeks to fully kick in, by helping you develop antibodies to the flu so you can fight it off; however, getting it early will help you not contract it during the two weeks you are susceptible to the flu. You can also get the flu shot if you're currently experiencing mild flu-like symptoms. Some people believe that flu symptoms are a contraindication for the flu shot, or a reason you shouldn't get it, but this is a common misconception. The vaccine is only effective for one flu season, so you must get it every year. It also only covers some strains of the flu. Also worth noting is that flu vaccine manufacturers in partnership with doctors basically have to guess which flu strains will be prominent that year and make the vaccine to include those strains. Some years they are wrong, and the vaccine is not effective because it didn't contain the strains that end up being prevalent that season. Other than the flu shot, you can get the flu vaccine as a nasal spray. This could be easier for some people, but should be avoided by others. You should not take the nasal spray vaccine if: You are younger than two or older than 49 You have heart disease You have lung disease or asthma You have kidney disease or diabetes You've had previous problems with your immune system You are pregnant You have active respiratory symptoms like running nose, cough, etc. There are some complications that can arise if you receive either vaccine. Before getting either vaccine, talk to your doctor if: You are allergic to, or have previously had an allergic to, flu shots or eggs in the past. There is a different flu shot for those with an egg allergy. If you have a moderate to severe illness with a fever. You should wait until you recover before getting the vaccine. You have the rare nerve disorder, Guillain-Barré syndrome, in which your immune system attacks your peripheral nervous system. If you have multiple sclerosis. Despite all the good that flu vaccines do, there are some side effects of the flu shot. These can include: Soreness and swelling at the injection site Headaches Fever Nausea Mild flu like symptoms | Get a flu shot. Try the nasal spray vaccine. Understand the complications. Be aware of the potential side effects of the vaccine. |
On holiday, you won't be pressed for time in the morning, so you can take extra steps to make your morning fulfilling and set a good tone for the day. Wake up at your normal time. It can be tempting to sleep in during holidays, but waking up at your normal time provides your body with the much-needed consistency to establish healthy sleep. Instead, allow yourself extra time to get out of bed. Spend a few more minutes scrolling through your phone. Make a hearty breakfast. Cook something you love but normally don't have time to make, like pancakes or French toast, or try making something new like eggs benedict or a soufflé. If you drink coffee or tea, take the time to sit down and savor it. Instead of breakfast at home, you could also make a special trip to a local restaurant or bakery for something special. Eat it there, or bring it home. Napping is a luxury you probably don't have during a normal work week, and it won't cost you a dime. Plan out when you want to nap and how long you want to nap. Write it in your planner. This makes napping an activity and something you can look forward to, instead of something that can feel like a waste of precious holiday time. Make it luxurious. Dab some lavender essential oil on your wrists. Put on your favorite pajamas. Pull the curtains, sip some tea, and wear your favorite pajamas and a sleep mask. Don't feel like you have to constantly be participating in activities on your day off. Schedule some time for zen. Simply spend some time meditating, or use a calming activity like coloring as meditation. You can find adult coloring templates online free or in the magazine section at the store. Do simple yoga. Even fifteen minutes can help you feel relaxed and centered. You can look up classes in your area, or try a class online. If you’re not a fan of yoga, going for a walk is another way to relax. Walk around your neighborhood, or go walk on a nearby hiking trail or green way. If you’re spending your holiday alone, it might be tempting to stay completely plugged in to your social media and email, but taking a break is good for your mental health. Create a specific time in the day and amount of time to use technology during your holiday. This will help you keep your connection in check. Focus on creating time for other things, like reading or drawing. | Lengthen your mornings. Add a siesta. Participate in a calming activity. Limit technology. |
Each airline has different physical requirements tailored to the dimensions of their planes. Airlines want to make sure that flight attendants are tall enough to reach the overhead bins, but not so tall that their head hits the ceiling of the plane. Airlines also require that flight attendants be able to sit in a seat and buckle the seat belt comfortably. The height range for most airlines is between 5’0” - 5’ 1” and 5’8” - 6’3”. Some airlines do not have height requirements, but instead require that you be able to reach a certain height. The minimum age requirement ranges between 18-21 years old depending on the airline. There is no maximum age as long as you pass all medical requirements There is no numerical weight requirement, but many airlines do a visual assessment, looking at weight in proportion to height. In the 1960s, flight attendants were required to be females of a certain weight, and to retire before they reached a certain age. Some airlines continued these discriminatory practices through the 1980s and 1990s. Now men can be flight attendants, there is no numerical weight requirement, and people may continue working as flight attendants until they’re ready to retire. Airlines won't hire people who don't have their GED, but no higher education is required. That said, airlines do look favorably upon people who have a college degree or even a few years of college under their belt. It shows that you’re ambitious and able to handle a challenge. Some companies offer “flight training programs,” but this is not a requirement before applying to airlines. You’ll receive training if you’re hired as a flight attendant. The primary role of a flight attendant is to provide excellent customer service, so it really helps if you’ve worked in a similar role before. There are many types of jobs that count as customer service experience: answering phones for a company, working in retail, or working at the front desk of a small business all require interacting with and helping the public. This isn't a mandatory requirement for all airlines, but it will help give you an edge. | Meet the physical requirements. Have your GED. Have some customer service experience. |
If you notice any unhealthy leaves, you can simply remove them with your fingers. Rip the leaves where the discoloration starts so only the green areas remain. Look around the entirety of your plants and remove any discolored areas. Use gardening scissors instead of your fingers if it is easier for you. This keeps your plants looking great and reduces the risk of disease. If you want your leaves to look polished and symmetrical, cut your leaves at an angle. Follow the shape of the other uncut leaves to make your leaves look realistic. This way, you can't even notice the leaves were trimmed! The cane refers to the stem of the plant. Use your fingers to separate the leaf from the cane, and use a pair of gardening scissors to cut off the leaf. Do this for any brown or wilted leaves you find. Make your cuts as close to the cane as you can. | Peel off any brown or yellow areas on the leaves using your hands. Cut your leaves to resemble the others if you want a uniform look. Snip off any damaged leaves growing out of the base of the cane. |
Before taking any action, you need to make sure that you are able to stop yourself from doing something you'll come to regret later on. If you regret the things you did when you were angry, those regrets will likely feed into a deeper sense of depression. Anger can have a positive or negative purpose. When anger is connected to depression, however, it can be easy for even healthy bouts of anger to devolve into something negative. Anger that serves a positive purpose pushes you toward growth and resolution. On the other hand, anger that serves a negative purpose is blindly driven by a sense of loss or inadequacy. When anger has a positive purpose, it usually won't feed into depression. Anger driven by some negative force must be consciously addressed, though, if you want to prevent it from causing or worsening your next depressive episode. This is easier said than done, of course, but it's essential that you accept the circumstances surrounding your anger and stop obsessing over the wrongness of it all. Consider whether or not you may have any unreasonable demands that prevent you from letting things go. One common example is the expectation that life must be fair. This would be true in an ideal world, but the world is far from ideal, and injustice affects everyone in varying degrees. The sooner you can accept the truth of the matter, the sooner you'll be able to accept your unfair circumstances without obsessing about how unfair they seem. As your anger drives you to complain about your circumstances, pay close attention to the nature of your complaints and determine whether or not they're doing you any good. Overt complaints hassle other people. If they allow you to work toward a solution, they might be beneficial. Oftentimes, though, they exist only as a means of pushing negativity onto others and prevent resolution from occurring. Covert complaining causes you to hassle yourself. This type of complaining almost always builds into depression by causing you to become passive and encouraging guilt. Once you calm down and evaluate your anger, you can use whatever anger remains to help fuel you toward resolution. Depending on the circumstances, this may mean fighting the injustice causing your anger or moving on in spite of that injustice. Whenever possible, focus on finding ways to deal with the issue so that it no longer creates the sensation of rage. Remind yourself that your anger won't actually fix the matter at hand; you'll need to take action if you want to remedy the problem. Suppressing your anger can cause you to turn it inward, which may only worsen your depression. You'll need to express your anger to the involved parties, but you'll need to do it in a way that helps rather than hurts. This will be easier to manage if you've gone through the process of calming down and evaluating your emotional state. Your depression may build if you allow yourself to be stepped on, so submission isn't the answer. The key is to assert yourself without becoming defensive or hostile. Stand up for your own interests without attempting to squash the interests of everyone else involved. Don't be afraid of seeking professional medical or psychological help for your anger and depression. It might be a necessary step in controlling both emotional states. If your issues with anger and depression are quickly spiraling out of control, or if you find yourself unable to control them alone, it's time to seek the wisdom of professionals. Your doctor may recommend using medication to control your depression. Counseling, like cognitive behavioral therapy, can also be used to help you manage your emotional state. | Avoid doing or saying something you may regret. Evaluate the purpose of your anger. Accept your circumstances as they are. Listen to your own complaints. Transform your anger into something constructive. Express yourself. Seek professional help. |
Writing a book is a significant undertaking that will require a lot of time and energy. Choosing a subject you know and care about will help propel you through the daunting process. Explore your passions and interests when choosing a topic and make sure you have something important to express on the matter. Choose a genre that you love to read and have explored in depth, whether it's horror, romance, or political intrigue. Choose a genre that others will find interesting as well. You’ll also find it easiest to write in a genre you’re familiar with, since you’ll have a good grasp of the common tropes and conventions of the genre. If you’re writing non-fiction, make sure that you have a level of expertise and credibility on the subject. You should read other similar books within your genre both before and during your writing process. Read these books with a critical perspective, noting which aspects of the author's style you like and which you would do differently. Doing this will keep you connected to the reader's perspective throughout your writing. It will also keep you aware of what has already been said on the subject so you can produce an original work of your own. Make notes while you read so that you can keep track of your reactions and observations. You might keep a notebook or journal on hand as you read, use sticky notes, or start a document on your computer where you can make notes. The plot of your book will likely change as you go through the writing process. Still, it's good to begin with a rough outline of the major events and points of interest you wish to emphasize. Focus on how your content can be organized to best achieve your book's purpose, whether it's to entertain, inform, or titillate your reader. You can take note of valuable plot sub-points, methods of describing imagery, or how the dialogue is developed. Don't focus too heavily on chronology or dividing the content into chapters with your initial outline. You can consider these aspects before writing but a general plot outline should come first. For non-fiction books, outline the core concepts you are trying to express in the book and fit specific examples and plot devices underneath them as subpoints. There are a lot of different outlining techniques out there, for both fiction and non-fiction. If you’re not sure where to start, do a quick online search for “book outline templates.” You can also try more specific search terms, like “romance novel outline template.” One popular outline style is the Freytag Model, which allows you to diagram the plot structure of a work of fiction. Do an online search for “Freytag Model” or “Freytag's Pyramid” to find templates and resources for making this kind of outline. If you are writing a fiction novel, your characters will be critical to conveying the story. Start by outlining their function in the story, whether they are protagonists, antagonists, neutral, supporting, or ancillary to the main plot. Then develop more specific characteristics pertaining to their function in the story like their personalities. Developing backstories for your characters, even if those stories don't factor into the actual content of the book, will help you conceptualize how they might react to plot points or interact with each other. Try to make your characters realistic so they will be relatable, even if your book does not take place in a realistic setting. If you do have a mythical-type setting, like a world with dragons, try to consider how real people would react in that environment. If you’re not writing fiction, then key events may be the major “players” in your book. Spend time early on familiarizing yourself with the major events or concepts that form the core of your book, since this will help you think through your book's organizational scheme. | Choose a subject you’re passionate about. Read similar books. Outline your plot or structure. Outline your characters or major events. |
Maybe you’ve been putting off writing a letter or email to someone. Maybe you’ve got a long to-do list in your head, and you should write it down. Taking a long car ride as a chance to do some writing is a great way to keep yourself entertained. You can also journal, write stories, or get caught up on homework. It's okay to use a long car ride to take a break from everything. This includes electronics, the internet, even reading. Watch the landscape roll by the window and let your mind wander. If your travel mates aren't up for a game, there's plenty you can do on your own. You can play the alphabet game: look for letters A - Z on signs and license plates. You can also play solitaire with a deck of cards. If you have a smartphone or tablet, download a few games that might be fun for the ride. You can also bring your favorite games to use with your portable gaming devices. | Write. Take a break! Play solo games. |
To get the most nutritional benefits out of this healthy fruit, choose organic blueberries. That's true of most fruits and vegetables, and blueberries are no different! Conventional blueberries have been found to contain lower amounts of anthocyanin antioxidants than organic blueberries do. Antioxidants are ingredients that combat free radicals in the body that can damage cells and DNA. Organic blueberries also carry less risk of trace elements of pesticide, which can have a negative impact on health. Appreciate the power of blueberries. Blueberries are considered one of the world's healthiest foods because they contain antioxidants. They are known as a superfood! Non-organic blueberries are still good for you. They just aren't as good for you as the organic variety, which is usually a little more expensive. As with many foods, you will obtain the greatest health benefits from blueberries if you eat them raw. Cooked blueberries still have some health benefits but, say, blueberries baked into pancakes won't have all of the nutritional flavor or nutritional benefits of the raw fruit. The other issue with cooking blueberries is that you end up with the sugar that baked dessert or breakfast recipes call for. Don't think that processed package of blueberry muffins will be that good for you! Blueberries are the second most popular fruit in the United States. Only strawberries are consumed more. In order to truly reap the health benefits of blueberries, it's important to eat them consistently and in fairly large quantities. Studies have documented health benefits in people who eat between 2 and 2.5 cups of blueberries every day. Blueberries are considered on par with strawberries and pomegranates in antioxidant capacity. At least three times a week is a good place to start. Some diabetics who have eaten at least three servings of blueberries every day reported improvement in their body's ability to regulate blood sugar. Healthier eating plans often recommend between 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Some government organizations recommend a little less. The bottom line, though, is that you can't go wrong by adding more fruits and vegetables into your diet and removing processed foods from it! To gain the benefit of blueberries, though, you need to eat them regularly. | Choose organic. Eat blueberries raw. Eat blueberries every day. |
People who have this disorder often seem very shy, inhibited, or tense. They may spend most of their time alone and seem to have few friends, although they may wish for close relationships. Avoidant personality disorder can lead to social isolation and loneliness. Avoidant personality disorder is not the same thing as simply being shy. Some shyness is normal and doesn't usually have a negative effect on a person's life, but avoidant personality disorder can damage a person's relationships, self-esteem, and ability to work or go to school. For example, people with AvPD feel an innate sense of inadequacy. No matter how much you might try to lift up your loved one, they still may not feel "good enough." People with avoidant personality disorder might be adverse to the work environment. This might be because they are fearful of criticism, disapproval, or rejection. Further, they may be unwilling to get involved with people unless they are certain they are going to be liked. Avoidant personality disorder is a complex condition that affects a person's thoughts and behaviors in all aspects of their life. The deep-seated habits and thought patterns of avoidant personality disorder are caused by multiple genetic, environmental, and social factors. Because avoidant personality disorder is so central to the way a person thinks and acts, it is difficult to get rid of the condition entirely; however, cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with this disorder learn coping strategies for a more fulfilling life. Learning the resistant nature of personality disorders may influence how you choose to move forward with the relationship. If it's a significant other, you may decide that you can't handle their insecure behavior and want to move on. If it's a best friend, you may feel that this person's tendency to isolate keeps you from making other friends. Knowing more about the disorder can help guide your decisions about the future of your relationship with this person. Talking with other people whose lives have been affected by avoidant personality disorder can provide a sense of community and understanding. People who understand what you’re going through can help you understand avoidant personality disorder better and find strategies for helping someone with the condition. Attending a support group can also be helpful for those who have avoidant personality disorder, but many people with this condition prefer not to meet others face-to-face. For a low-pressure alternative, help your loved one find an online support group. | Know the primary symptoms of AvPD. Recognize that personality disorders are hard to change. Participate in a support group. |
Make sure that you are in standard tuning. You'll tune down a half step to whatever you are currently tuned to if not. Play the 7th fret on the A string. This note is an Eb. Play the E string open and the A string on the seventh fret. Tune up the low E until the sound matches the A string on the seventh fret. After tuning the low E and A strings, tune like you would normally. Follow this order: Tune the 4th string to the 5th fret of the 5th string. Tune the 3rd string to the 5th fret of the 4th string. Tune the 2nd string to the 4th fret of the 3rd string. Tune the 1st string to the 5th fret of the 2nd string. If you have the means, use an app or website that has a tuner and check your tuning. Tuning your guitar down a half step changes your guitar neck's tension. It'll need time to settle before holding a new tuning. | Check the tuning of your guitar. Fix the low E string. Finish tuning the rest of the strings. Double check your tuning. |
Oral medications are not very effective at treating adrenal-dependent Cushing's disease. In fact, adrenal tumors are strongly resistant to mitotane. Surgery is the only way to cure adrenal-dependent Cushing's disease, as long as the adrenal tumor has not metastasized (spread to other parts of the body). Surgical removal of a pituitary tumor is possible, but not commonly performed in pets, partly because it's difficult to access the pituitary gland in pets. Adrenal tumors in dogs can metastasize. If your vet noticed metastasis on an abdominal ultrasound when diagnosing your dog, surgical treatment will not be a good treatment option. If your dog's adrenal tumor has not metastasized, your vet may prescribe pre-surgical medication (trilostane or ketoconazole) to improve Cushing's disease symptoms. You will need to give this medication for 8 to 16 weeks before surgery. To treat adrenal-dependent Cushing's disease, the entire affected adrenal gland needs to be removed (‘adrenalectomy’), not just the adrenal tumor. Because an adrenalectomy can be very challenging, your vet may refer you to a board-certified veterinary surgeon for the procedure. Adrenalectomies are high-risk surgeries. Because most dogs diagnosed with Cushing's disease are older dogs, the surgical risk may be too high for these dogs. If your vet can remove all of the adrenal tumor, your dog's symptoms will improve completely. In fact, a successful adrenalectomy for Cushing's disease is considered to be curative. | Discuss surgical options with your vet. Administer medication before surgery, if needed. Allow your vet to perform surgery. Wait for symptoms to improve. |
There are several different kinds of patents available and a recipe could fall into more than one category of patents. The Utility Patent protects new inventions that have a useful application. This covers new methods, processes, machines, manufactured items, devices or chemical compounds or any new improvements to any of these. Most recipes would fall under the Utility Patent category. The product shape or packaging may also be susceptible to protection under a design patent. In this case you could apply for one of those as well. Patents can be filed either in the United States or in other countries. If you feel that your recipe requires international protection, then you should apply for a patent in countries where you want patent protection. The European Union offers a "European Patent Office" that facilitates patent applications for countries within the EU. There are patent lawyers who specialize in filing the necessary paperwork with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. While you're certainly allowed to submit your own paperwork, the patent office recommends you hire a lawyer at this point to handle the flow of paperwork and make sure you submit all the required materials. Regardless of who does the actual filing, the papers are then submitted electronically to the patent office. The application cover sheet and list of required attachments can be obtained from the United States Patent and Trademark Office website, at uspto.gov. The patent application should be filed either online or via regular mail (note that filing online will allow you to avoid the $400 "non-electronic filing" surcharge and speed up the process considerably). The US patent office will consider your paperwork and make a determination if your recipe is eligible for a patent. If you're approved, the patent office will contact you. After you pay an issue and publication fee, your patent will be granted. The vast majority of patent applications are routinely rejected. You should not take it personally. Examiners are required to enforce the rules diligently and it often works out to your advantage, resulting in a more valuable patent. If your application is rejected you have an opportunity to argue or to amend (narrow) the claims or to appeal the examiners' final decision. This often takes several years and thousands of dollars in filing fees and attorneys' fees. If your application is finally rejected and you abandon it, and you still want to protect your recipe, you can do so by protecting it as a trade secret. Those who know the secret will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement, and in this way you can prevent your recipe from getting leaked. | Decide what kind of patent you need. Figure out where you need patent protection. Work with an attorney to file your paperwork. Wait for your application to be approved or rejected. |
When you're hiking, you'll appreciate having the lightest possible pack on your back. Choose the smallest and lightest backpack you can find that will hold all the supplies you need for your journey. If you're just going for a long day hike, you can get away with a smaller pack, but for an overnight backpacking trip you'll need a pack that will fit sleeping gear like a sleeping bag and tent, as well as plenty of extra food and water. Backpack capacities are measured in liters, and you'll see backpacks for sale that can hold anywhere between 25 and 90. The average capacity for a day hike backpack is 25 to 40 liters (6.6 to 10.6 US gal), and the average for a hike that's five days or longer is 65 to 90. Aside from the length of your trip, the other variable involved in choosing a backpack volume is the season in which you'll be hiking. You'll need a larger backpack for hiking during winter months, during which you'll need to carry heavier clothing and other extras. Most backpacks are manufactured with internal frames that help support the weight, though you can still find a few external-frame backpacks designed to bear the very heaviest loads In any case, rather than just carrying a standard school backpack, look for one especially made to carry weight while hiking for optimum comfort. When it comes to hiking you'll want to bring along only essential items. It might be tempting to bring along your camera, a journal, and your favorite pillow, but bringing unnecessary extras will weigh you down. Pack only as much as you need for the hike you're doing. Do research to find out what you should bring for the particular hike you're doing, taking into account how strenuous the hike will be, the number of nights you'll be sleeping out and the weather. Consider springing for the lightest yet sturdiest gear possible, especially if you're going for a longer hike. For example, if you need to bring along a sleeping bag, you might want to get an extremely lightweight and compact bag weighing only a few pounds instead of bringing along a big, fluffy bag that will take up a lot of space and weigh you down. But, you should consider the weather, climate and terrain of where you'll be hiking. Sometimes, you may need bulkier items. Wherever possible, pare down. Instead of bringing along a box of granola bars, remove them from the box and carry them in a plastic bag. Instead of bringing a heavy camera, consider using your mobile device's camera. Some people even pare down by cutting off their toothbrush handles and snapping their combs in half. Spread out everything you're bringing and organize it into piles according to the weight of the items. Have a pile for heavy items, medium-weight items and small items. Organizing your items in this way will help you pack everything properly to ensure your hike will be as comfortable as possible. Light items include your sleeping bag, light clothing, and other light nighttime supplies. Medium items include heavier clothing, your first aid kit and light food items. Heavy items include heavier food items, cooking supplies, water, your flashlight, and heavy gear. It's important to maximize space as much as possible and concentrate the weight. Consolidating items will prevent them from loosely traveling around your backpack. Your backpack will stay better organized and well-weighted if you take the time pack flexible into extra spaces. For example, if you have a small cooking pot, fill it up before you pack it. Stuff it with food supplies, or store your extra pair of socks there. Maximize every little bit of space you can. Pack small items that you use at the same time in the same place. For example, pack your toiletries in one lightweight bag to keep them all together. This is a good opportunity to eliminate items that are taking up too much space. If you have an item that you can't easily pack in with the other items, because it's an awkward size or made of inflexible material, you might want to leave it behind. | Choose a backpack. Gather necessary supplies. Lay out your supplies by weight. Consolidate items wherever possible. |
You can make quick cash by renting out your room for a short period, such as over the summer or Christmas vacations. Of course you will need another place to stay, and if you are renting the room yourself you will need agreement to sublet the room to someone else. For example, you may be able to rent your room to a visiting student who is only in town for a few weeks. Advertise on notice boards around campus and online to draw attention to the room you are offering out. If you work away, and are always out of town for a few days of the week, you could consider renting your room on this basis. Some people will rent a room from Tuesday to Thursday, or regularly over the weekend. Sites that offer spares rooms or whole apartments to rent for short periods, to tourists amongst others, are becoming increasingly popular and prominent. If you need to make some quick cash, renting out space in your house can be a great way to do this. You could rent out a spare room, or, if you have somewhere to stay, you could even rent out the whole place. AirBnB has become a huge business and gives you access to countless people online. If you do decide to rent out your apartment, be a little cautious and be sure you understand the terms, conditions, and liabilities you are undertaking. Try to vet your potential tenants as best you can. The success of Uber means you can rent out your services driving people around too. In some big cities parking spaces are very precious commodities, and renting your parking space can earn you quick and ongoing cash. Your chances will depend entirely on where you are and what the situation is like there. If, for example, you live near a big commercial or business district where workers struggle to find parking you could be in luck. Similarly, if you live near a transport hub, such as a train station, your parking space may be highly valuable. Make sure you are not violating any terms and conditions connected to your right to rent out your parking space, and then advertise it online. It's not exactly renting it out, but you can offer your body to science in exchange for quick cash. The possibilities and options near you will depend on where you live and what facilities are nearby. In the US you can sell blood plasma for around $35 for an hour or 90 minutes of your time, but you cannot in the UK. Clinical trials take place in facilities and hospitals in cities across the world, and these can be very lucrative. There is an inherent risk with any kind of clinical trial so ensure you read all the literature you are provided with and think carefully about getting involved. You will be vetted and tested in order to ensure you are healthy enough to undergo the trial. You can find clinical trials near you by searching online. | Rent your room. Rent space in your house. Rent your parking space. Offer your body to science. |
Start with position 1 empty. This would be the top point of the triangle. There are other methods of solving the puzzle, but this one is the most common and easiest. In the following videos, grey circles indicate empty holes, red circles indicate pegs you will be moving, and blue holes indicate pegs that are not in play. This basic pattern can be repeated throughout the board, helping you win the game. Take the peg in position 4 and jump it over the peg in position 2. It will then be in position 1. Use the peg in position 6 to jump position 5. It will now be in position 4. Use the peg in position 1 to jump position 3. It will now be in position 6. These moves will give you the diamond base. As you'll see, the next set of moves will divide the pegs into two groups, one on each side of the triangle. Move the peg in position 7 to position 2, jumping position 4. Move peg 13 to position 4. Next, move peg 10 to position 8. You should now have two groups of pegs, with 5 pegs on the left side and 3 on the right. This next set of steps will make a curved line across the triangle, dividing it into two parts. Move peg 2 to position 7. Then take that same peg and move it to position 9. Next, move peg 15 to position 13. These moves will leave you with three final pegs, all in the bottom row. Move peg 12 into position 14. Next move peg 6 to position 13. You should now just have three pegs left in the bottom row. Move peg 14 to position 12. Then make the last move, peg 11 to position 13. The ending peg should be in the 13th hole. Congratulations! You've just completed the Peg Game. | Begin the game. Make the diamond shape. Make two groups of pegs. Separate the triangle in two. Move your last pegs to the bottom row. Complete the last moves. Win the game. |
There are many species of orchids, but moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are the most common and easiest species to grow. This is the kind that is sold in most florist shops and nurseries. Placing them on a sunny windowsill will usually make them happy. They like bright light, but not direct sun. Some of the less common orchid varieties have different needs for light exposure. For instance, lady's-slippers (Paphiopedilums) and Miltonias dislike direct light. A north facing window is a great spot for these orchid types. Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums and cymbidiums, on the other hand, need a lot of sun exposure to thrive. A south or west-facing window is better for these species. The Phalaenopsis orchid likes to be watered once per week during its resting period (when it experiences no growth or blooms) and twice per week during active growth. It prefers to be kept dry between waterings. This means you should only water it when the potting material (which is usually a free-draining blend of fir bark) appears dry, or else the orchid could die. If the bark looks damp, it's too soon. Make sure that there are drainage holes in your orchid's pot. Orchids do not grow well when they sit in water. Water your orchid early in the morning. Most indoor orchids should be watered every 5 to 12 days, depending on the species and season: Vanda and Ascocenda have the same watering needs as the Phalaenopsis orchid. Paphiopedilum, Miltonia, Cymbidium and Odontoglossum varieties like to be kept evenly moist at all times. Cattleya, Oncidium, Brassia and Dendrobium varieties like to be kept evenly moist during periods of active growth. At all other times, they prefer to be kept dry between waterings. Most orchids are tropical plants, so they prefer a humidity level that they probably aren't getting in the average living room. During the winter, a 30 percent humidity level is average for a home. The Phalaenopsis orchid likes 40 to 70 percent humidity. Most other orchids prefer 60 to 80 percent humidity. By adjusting the humidity for them, all orchid species will grow a little better. If you group your plants together in one growing area and mist them frequently, this will create humidity. Consider getting a humidifier for the winter months. You can also buy special trays at most nurseries that can help you create humidity around the orchid. However do not place the orchid in a bathroom as this will be too much moisture. Make sure it's on a windowsill that gets plenty of light, but not direct sunlight. | Make sure the light intensity is correct for the species. Provide the right amount of water. Maintain a humid environment. |
Now that you have an idea of a topic, write down everything you want to include in your speech. Be sure to introduce yourself first. Organize the information chronologically as you plan to say it, then go through and cut out any unnecessary or irrelevant information. You might have a lot that you want to say during your icebreaker speech, but it shouldn't really be longer than 4 to 6 minutes. This really means you only get about 2 double-spaced pages for your speech. You should start your introduction by telling your audience your name and a sentence or two about you. You should also include an attention-getting tidbit, like a joke or a quote that you can relate to the theme of your speech, or a short anecdote that relates to the main topic of your speech. For example, if you're giving your speech at a business gathering, you could start with a quote from the company's founder. If you're giving a wedding toast, it's generally best not to joke—what you think is funny can sometimes come across as mean or embarrassing to the couple getting married. Each of your body paragraphs should somehow connect to the theme of your speech. You shouldn't use the body paragraphs to cram as much information as possible into your speech. Instead, use them to provide examples of the thing you want your audience to know about you. For example, if you're giving a speech that focuses on when you became a doctor as a key moment in your life, your first body paragraph might talk about how you liked helping people as a kid, the second paragraph might talk about your decision to go to medical school, and the last paragraph might talk about what it felt the first time someone called you “doctor.” Your conclusion, like your introduction, should last about 30 seconds. Use it to repeat the main point of your speech, and then thank the host of the event where you're speaking, or offer some parting words of wisdom. For example, if your icebreaker speech has been about how you became a doctor, you could end by saying something like "Little girls who help clean up their friends' 'booboos' on the playground grow up to be doctors. Thank you so much for having me. Have a great day." You could also say something like "If you want to be a doctor, remember that there is nothing more important than a passion for helping people and a commitment to hard work." | Brainstorm what you want to say. Keep it short. Begin with an introduction. Write 3 to 5 body paragraphs. End with a conclusion. |
First, remove the retention hooks from each hole in your mat. Then take the mat out of your vehicle. Give it a thorough shake to get rid of loose debris. Set your mat on the ground. If your hose has a spray nozzle, use its jet setting to blast away any dirt that just needs a little nudge to loosen. Otherwise, just give it a good soaking to get it wet. Add a few drops of mild laundry or dish soap to a bucket and fill it with water. Soak a sponge, cloth, or cleaning brush in the solution. Then scrub both sides of the mat down until it's clean. Some people use degreasers and foam cleaners to clean their mats, but Weather technology advises against anything harsher or more abrasive than mild detergent. These may cause damage to the mats. Additionally, WeatherTech strongly advises against using any silicone-based agent. These may cause the mats to be slippery, even after drying, which is especially dangerous for the driver's side mat. Hose the mat off again until all traces of soap have been removed. Either allow it to air-dry or thoroughly towel-dry before reinstalling. When you put the mat back in, make sure it's on the appropriate side of the car (driver's side versus passenger side). Reattach all retention hooks to ensure the mat doesn't slip out of place. When you reinstall the driver's mat, double-check that it doesn't interfere with the pedals before you drive your vehicle again. | Remove and shake out your mat. Hose it down. Scrub with mild detergent and water. Rinse clean, dry, and reinstall. |
A handheld rotary tool is a small electrical device that has a tip that looks like a pen and can be used to etch glass. Look for a rotary tool with a flex shaft advertised in the product description or on the box. This will give the tool more flexibility, which will make it easier to control. Get a tool that comes with a diamond, tungsten, or silicon carbide tip. Etching glass by hand is a skill, so your designs may not turn out perfectly at first. Etch on cups or cheaper pieces of glass to practice your technique before moving onto more expensive pieces. Etching by hand is best used on smaller pieces of glassware rather than larger pieces of glass, like a window. Goggles and a respirator will prevent you from inhaling glass particles and getting glass dust in your eyes. You can purchase both of these things online or at a hardware store. Wear them whenever you are etching the glass. When you etch glass, work in a well-ventilated area. If you don't want to etch a printed out design, you can draw one instead. This will give your design a free-form, unique look. Draw the image directly on the outside surface of the glass with a thick black marker. Give the marker enough time to dry before you start etching.Thick lines are easier to etch than more intricate designs. Adjust the settings on the rotary tool so that the tip is rotating at around 15,000 - 20,000 RPM. You can find these instructions in the rotary tool manual. Push the button on the rotary machine to start rotating the tip. Higher RPMs might crack or damage the glass. Usually, rotary tools will have power settings that range from 1-10. If you have a tool like this, adjust the power settings to 5 or 6 to set it to 15,000 - 20,000 RPM. Lightly press the tip of the tool onto the surface of the glass to start etching. Drag the tip of the tool over the lines in your image and take notice of the marks that you're making. Continue tracing around the outside of the image before working on the inner details. You won't have to press hard to make an engraving onto the surface of the glass. It's best to work from one end of the image to the other. Continue slowly etching the image. Use a rag to wipe away dust as you work. Fill in portions of the design by moving the etching tool back and forth over the inside areas of the design. You can attach different tips onto your rotary tool for different etching effects. A diamond tip is better for etching sharp and straight edges. Silicon carbide and tungsten tips are better for shading or filling in larger areas. | Purchase a handheld rotary tool online or at a craft store. Experiment on less expensive glass objects first. Wear goggles and a respirator. Draw an image with a marker instead of taping an image to the inside. Turn on the tool and set it to 15,000 - 20,000 RPM. Etch the glass and trace the image. Wipe away excess dust and finish tracing the image. |
Sharpening stones can be found at most hardware stores, and can be used to sharpen any blade you have. Sharpening stones normally have two sides used for sharpening blades: a coarser, grainier side, and a fine side. If you have very dull scissors, you should start out using the coarse side of the stone, and then use the finer side of the stone to finish your sharpening. If your scissors just need a light sharpening, you only need to use the fine side of the stone. Remove the screw attaching the scissor blades together. You do this so you can sharpen each blade separately, and have more mobility when sharpening the blades. More often than not, a flathead screwdriver small enough to fit in the screw's head will work in unscrewing the scissors’ blades from each other. Use a damp paper towel to wipe down the blades of the scissors and clean off any stone bits that may have collected on the blades while you sharpened the scissors. | Obtain a sharpening stone. Disassemble your scissors. Wipe down the scissors. |
This should be 10 to 12 lbs (4.5 to 5.4 kg), although larger is fine too. If you're making spanish serrano ham, leave the hoof on and hip bone in. If making Italian prosciutto, remove the hoof and partially remove the bone to expose the ball joint. Create salt water brine with 2 to 4 cups (473 to 946 ml) of sea or kosher salt per 1 gallon (3.79 L) of water. Place the pork in the pot of brine. Make sure the meat is completely covered. Place the pork still in the brine in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. Stir occasionally. Rinse the meat with cold water. Use paper towels to pat it dry. Cold smoke the pork in a smokehouse or smoker by hanging on a hook for 7 to 10 days. Dry the prosciutto for 4 to 5 months in an area that is cold and well ventilated. | Buy a pig leg. Wet cure the pork with brine, for one way to cure and make prosciutto. |
If you suffer from an old injury that is affected or made worse by your training, you may need specialized help to repair or improve this damage. Some sports centers may not be equipped to offer this care. Determine your needs before investigating centers so you clearly know what to look for. Furthermore: Note all the consistent problem areas in your form or posture, like hunching, under/over extensions, or slouching. These issues can sometimes be cured through proper recovery techniques. Note reoccurring pain, weakness, or lack of range of motion in any parts of your body (like the arms, legs, and neck). This information will be useful while searching for a suitable center, and will come in handy when choosing a recovery plan. You can do this simply on the Internet with a general keyword search for "sports recovery centers near me." However, sports and health facilities and providers, like hospitals, gyms, physical therapists, and trainers, will likely also have connections to recovery centers. Ask about potential centers at these locations or with similar health and wellness providers. You might find advertisements for potential centers in your local newspaper or in media related to your sport, like a magazine for runners, for example. You may want to keep a list of potential centers to help keep them straight while deciding which is best for you. Certain recovery centers may focus on a certain activity or sport. You should prioritize centers that focus on your the area you are training, or a similar area. For example: You wouldn't likely want to join a center that focuses on tennis if you're a football player. However, a tennis recovery center might be suitable for racquetball players. Now that you have a list of potential centers, you should be able to easily look these up online. Find and read customer reviews for each center. Prioritize highly rated and regarded centers over low or unrated ones. You should always take customer reviews with a grain of salt. Some companies may pay people to give a good review. Generally, you can expect national, international, and hospital affiliated recovery centers to provide reliable service. A face-to-face meeting will give you a chance to read the atmosphere of the center and take stock of its staff. Give preference to centers with a comfortable atmosphere and a staff that puts you at ease. While waiting for your consultation, you may have a chance to interact with other center goers. This is a perfect chance for you to ask what they like or dislike about the center. Being anxious or uneasy can lead to tension or stress. This can negatively impact your recovery. Make it a goal to find a recovery center where you feel as little self-conscious as possible and can easily focus on your recovery. | Identify your needs. Search for local recovery centers. Determine the focus of potential centers. Look up reviews online. Set up a consultation and review potential centers. |
You’re probably in pain right now, and that's okay. It's also understandable that you’d want to get revenge. Tell yourself it's okay to feel whatever emotions come up, then let them pass. You might tell yourself, “I’m feeling really angry at Seth for breaking up with me so close to Valentine's Day. I thought he really cared about me. I want him to hurt as much as I do.” yourself getting your revenge and the aftermath of it. Usually, thinking about revenge is much more satisfying than actually carrying it out. Picture yourself doing mean things to your ex, like spray painting a mean message on his lawn or burning his favorite shirts. Enjoy the satisfaction of watching him suffer. Then, imagine what might happen if you really did that. For example, let's say your ex cheated on you. You might picture yourself going to his house and spray painting “cheater” on his car. Then, imagine him having to drive around in the car and feeling embarrassed. Next, think about the fallout of actually carrying out this action. For instance, his mom might get really upset and you might get arrested or owe money for damaging his car. You probably feel really upset right now, and you have every right to feel that way. Try not to make any decisions while you’re feeling really emotional. Instead, do something that helps you feel relaxed and in control. For example, go to a yoga class, color in an adult coloring book, go for a nature walk, go window shopping with a friend, or play with your dog. While you might not want to ever see him again, sometimes expressing your pain to your ex can help you feel better. If you think it could help, ask your ex to talk either in person or on the phone. Then, use “I” statements to tell him how his actions affected you. “I” statements keep the focus on you without blaming the other person. For example, you’d say, “I feel like you don't respect me,” not “You don't respect me.” You might say, “I feel like you broke my trust, and that really hurts.” Right now, you probably hate your ex, which is understandable. However, viewing him as a person who deserves your pity might help you feel better about what happened. Try to see him as a damaged or weak person who couldn't handle your relationship. Then, think about how sad that is. You might say to yourself, “It's sad that he's not mature enough to break up with someone before he moves on to someone else,” or “He must be really lonely if he thinks he needs two girlfriends. I feel sorry for him.” | Give yourself permission to feel your emotions. Visualize Engage in a calming activity to help you relax and think clearly. Try talking to your ex about your feelings if it might help. Feel sorry for your ex for being such a lousy boyfriend. |
Remember that a child's windpipe is as wide as a drinking straw. Remove seeds from foods like watermelon and pits from foods like peaches. This practice applies to both children and adults. For hot dogs, slice the hot dog lengthwise. Then cut it into smaller pieces widthwise. Remove the skin. Quarter grapes. Be especially careful when eating fish with bones (which should only be done by older children and adults, not young children). Tell your children to try to take very small bites and remove any bones beforehand if possible. Do not swallow too fast. Show your children how big a bite should be. Show that the piece of food should be smaller than their child-sized spoon or fork. Talk about how we need to eat slowly for safety and also to be polite. Instead of praising children for being done eating quickly, praise children who eat at a moderate pace. When discussing healthy eating practices, explain to your children the importance of chewing their food well. They should chew their food until it is soft and easy to swallow. You might consider having them count to ten while they chew. After a while, they will be used to slower chewing. Do not feed children solid, chewy food until they have sufficient teeth and are developmentally ready. Talk to your doctor to see where your child is in terms of development. Children learn based on what they see. Try to plan enough time for meals so that you are not rushed. Alternate drinking and eating. Teach your children not to drink and eat at the same time. Encourage your children not to speak and chew simultaneously. Do not feed your young children while they are walking, standing, or otherwise moving. Sit at the table whenever possible with a straight back. In no case should your child eat and run. Also avoid eating in the car or while on the bus or subway. If you make a sudden stop, you or your child could choke. Children under the age of five should avoid several food items. If you do give these items to children, you should cut or cook them very carefully (e.g. hot dogs). Although older children and adult can eat these items, they too should practice caution. Foods for young children to avoid include: Hot dogs cut into coin shapes Fish with bones Cheese cubes Ice cubes Peanut butter in spoonfuls Peanuts Cherries Hard candies Fruits with skins (e.g. apples) Celery Popcorn Raw peas Cough drops Nuts Caramels Chewing gum Instead of serving raw vegetables, steam, boil, or fry them. Aim for softness. You want your child to be able to chew and swallow easily. Steaming is a good option because it removes less nutrition than boiling. | Cut food into small pieces. Demonstrate an appropriate sized bite. Discuss thorough chewing. Eat while seated and stationary. Avoid foods that often cause choking. Cook vegetables. |
Many babies are born without complications during a C-section; however, there are risks that should be considered. These include: An injury during surgery. This does not happen often, but it is possible that the baby could be injured by the surgical instruments as the doctor cuts through the uterus. Ask your doctor if this is likely to be a significant risk for your baby. Minor cuts occur in about 2% of C-sections. Transient tachypnea. This occurs when the baby's breathing rate is too fast for the first several days of life. It is more likely after a C-section. If your baby may be having trouble breathing, call emergency responders immediately. Respiratory distress. Babies born by C-section before 39 weeks old are more likely to have lungs that are not yet fully mature. This puts them at a higher risk for breathing problems. Women who undergo a C-section have a longer recovery after birth than women who give birth vaginally. You are also at a higher risk of complications, including: Excessive bleeding. Women who undergo C-sections often lose more blood than women undergoing vaginal deliveries. An injury during the surgery. Occasionally the bladder or another nearby organ may be nicked when the doctor cuts through the abdominal wall. If this occurs the doctor may need to do additional surgery to repair the injury. If you have had prior C-sections, ask your doctor about these risks. They increase as the number of C-sections you’ve had increase. A bad reaction to the anesthesia. Tell your doctor if you have previously had any problems with anesthesia. In addition, if you experience bad headaches when you sit up or stand after the delivery, tell your doctor. This may be a reaction to the anesthesia. Blood clots. You are at a higher risk for blood clots in your legs or pelvic organs after a C-section than after a vaginal birth. Ask your doctor what they recommend for preventing this. Your doctor may also recommend that you walk as soon as possible after the birth to help prevent clotting. An infection. The most common areas for infections are the incision or in the uterus. Monitor your incision for signs of infection such as swelling, redness, increasing pain, and discharge coming from the wound. Go to the emergency room if you have signs of a uterine infection, such as a fever, pain in your uterus, or a bad smelling discharge coming from your vagina. Some people request a C-section because they want to be able to choose a date that is convenient. This is not recommended, both for your health and for the health of your baby. In addition, if you plan to have more children, you would have a higher risk of complications during future pregnancies. This may include: Problems with the placenta. Risk of the scar rupturing during a future vaginal birth. | Ask your doctor whether a C-section will be risky for your baby. Evaluate the risks for you. Don’t get a C-section for convenience. |
" To get Zedge ringtones on older or simpler phones you will still need a computer with internet access. Find the ringtone you want and click "Get Ringtone." This will send your email account a downloadable version of the ringtone that you will forward to your phone. Make sure you keep this email from Zedge and know how to find it again. Every phone has an email address that you can access using text messages, and you'll need this to get your ringtone. Your email address changes based on your cell phone carrier, but it always begins with your phone number. For example -- if my phone number is 234-567-8910 and I use Verizon, my email address would be 2345678910@vtext.com. For a complete list of carriers and their address, check out this page. You can also use this trick with any phone carrier if you cannot find your address: Open up a new text message. Send a message to your home email address (ie. WikiHowRules@gmail.com) Open the message in your email browser, and check the "Sender." This will be your phone's email address. Take the email from Zedge with your ringtone and send it to your phone's email address. Be sure to "Keep all Attachments," as the attachment is your ringtone. Your phone should get a new "message," after you send the email. Click or tap the attachment and choose "Save the Sound." You may now set your new ringtone! Name it appropriately to avoid confusion. In your phone's settings, choose "Tones," "Sounds," or another similar menu. From here you can see your new ringtone and set it to your phone. | Follow steps 1-5 in "Getting Free Ringtones On Your Computer. Choose the option "Send to Mail" and send the ringtone to yourself. Find your phone's email address. Forward the ringtone to your phone's email address. Open the attachment with your phone. Change your phone's ringtone in settings. |
Feeling that your life is shattered into too many pieces, or that you cannot departmentalize when you choose, is a warning that you are losing control over how you keep aspects of your life separated. Over time, this could create serious psychological problems. If you get married, and your wife or husband has never, ever met anyone from your pool of friends or your work life, the compartmentalizing is getting out of control. If your life, rather than small sections of it, feel like this representation of different feelings and "masks", stop compartmentalizing. Losing control as stated above leads to either greater efforts at compartmentalization, or great fear of two or more segments of your life ever coming into contact with each other. It is damaging to open and honest relationships, and raises suspicion in people who are very strictly assigned to one segment or another of your life. Know that you are doing this simply to increase the satisfaction and productivity in life is using this compartmentalization in an effective manner. Although you may not encourage talk of your work life at home, it is neither frightening or “feeling caught” if a family member does ask you directly as to what you do or how your day was. One way to stay in control of your compartmentalizing is not to overbook yourself so that you aren't trying to compartmentalize too many different aspects of your life. Don't get involved in a demanding activity like being the president of the PTA or volunteering to help your friend remodel her entire home if your heart isn't in it. Chances are, that if you're trying to compartmentalize, then you probably have enough going on, so try to minimize commitments whenever you can. If you're already managing three projects at work, for example, then learn to say no when you're given the opportunity to manage a fourth. Check out your schedule. If you really want to say yes to a new opportunity, see if there's anything that you can cut out of your life. | Avoid too much compartmentalization. Know when to stop. Maintain both awareness and control over these separations. Say no to the things that don't deserve a compartment. |
Determine what you are afraid of and challenge it. When it comes to being fearful of sex, you need to know what has caused you to be afraid. Identifying specific fears will help you focus on finding a solution. Sit down and make a list of the things you fear about sex. For example, you may not know how to approach the subject, you might be afraid of doing something wrong, or you're embarrassed of how you look naked. Challenge your fears by listing possible solutions to resolve your fears. For example, if you don't know how to approach the subject with someone, ask a trusted friend how they do it, or find someone who does it well and model his behavior. Even watching a romantic movie might help. If you are afraid of doing something wrong, you need to study the subject and figure out what techniques work best for you. Preparation and knowledge will lessen any fear. The structure and function of the human body have been studied for centuries. There are volumes of information you can refer to if you are unaware of some or all parts of the female or male anatomy. If your fear is related to not knowing enough about a woman's and man's external genitalia, then it is time to get educated. The female genitalia includes: the vagina, a tubular organ connecting the genitals with the uterus; the uterus, a hollow muscular organ where a fetus grows during pregnancy; the vulva includes all the visible external aspects (mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, urethra, vaginal vestibule, perineal body); glans, the tip of the clitoris that is a highly sensitive organ. The male genitalia includes: the penis, cylindrical mass of penile tissue; the testes, oval, glandular organs contained inside the skin pouch called the scrotum; glans, the structure at the tip of the penis. The four stages of sexual response are: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and refractory period. An orgasm is a genital reflex governed by the nerves in the spinal cord and is experienced differently by women and men. Once you understand the basic structure and function of relevant body parts, you will feel more in command of yourself and your fears about sexual activity. Most fears are conquered by devising a plan of action. Overcoming a fear of sex is no exception. Identify what your main objectives are, set up steps to take and follow your plan. Make a list of the things you fear. Is your fear related to the possible sexual encounter you might have during a date? Therefore, does the thought of asking someone on a date scare you? Are you concerned with looking good, having bad breath, or sweating too much? Approach your dilemma one step at a time. For example, if you are afraid to ask someone on a date, start by first asking a stranger what time it is. Although you won't be asking the person on a date or to have a sexual encounter, you will gain experience approaching someone and asking them a question. This is the first step toward your goal. Working toward a solution will help lessen your fear. Creating a plan of action helps you feel like you can do something to improve your situation. To overcome a fear of sex you need to gradually work your way through the process. Research indicates that overcoming a fear is aided when a person faces the fear in an imagined situation or a live experience. Developing a positive habit is the desired goal. Learn how to please yourself. Determine what feels good to you by touching yourself, imagining an interaction with someone, or using sexual accessories designed to arouse. With a willing participant, build your experience over time in the areas of communicating your feelings, holding hands, kissing, massage, sexual touching and eventually intercourse. Do not pressure yourself into doing too much too soon. This may only add to the fear you are feeling. Sexual interactions are supposed to be enjoyable so relax and engage in the excitement of it all. Focusing on having fun will distract you from being fearful. Lightening the mood during a sexual encounter will allow you to feel free. For example, be playful and silly and laugh at yourself. It will set you both at ease. | Face your fear. Educate yourself on human anatomy and physiology. Make a plan of action. Practice. Remember to have fun. |
Briquettes need time to dry before you can use them. Find a dry place, either in your home or outdoors, where the briquettes will not be disturbed. For example, store the briquettes in a closet in your living room. Avoid humid areas of the home, like the bathroom or kitchen. If you store the briquettes outside, do not leave them in the open air in case it rains. Instead, you could store them in a shed. Once the briquettes are stored safely, simply let them sit for three to seven days. When done, briquettes should be completely dry to the touch and compact. After they're finished drying, you can burn your briquettes. | Set your briquettes in a dry place. Let the briquettes dry for three to seven days. |
An unsafe or dirty environment can be harmful to his overall well-being and can cost you a lot of money in veterinary bills. Wash dirty bedding right away. House-train your puppy, and replace bedding ASAP if you find urine or feces. Get rid of harmful plants. There are many common plants that are toxic to puppies who like to chew. Keep lily of the valley, oleander, azalea, yew, foxglove, rhododendron, rhubarb, and shamrock far away from your puppy. Refer to this list from the ASPCA to learn more about which plants are safe for your home when you have pets: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants Different breeds need varying amounts of exercise. (This is a factor you should consider when choosing a puppy). Take your puppy into the yard or garden on a leash after meals to explore and get a little exercise. Begin taking him on short walks outside the yard when your veterinarian says it is safe. It is normal for puppies to have short bursts of energy followed by long naps. While your puppy's body is still developing, avoid rough play and strenuous exercise. Save long (over one mile) runs until he's at least 9 months old. Give your puppy about an hour of walk-time a day, broken into two to four walks. Allow him to interact with other (friendly) dogs he meets. (Do this only once your puppy has finished his vaccination series). Ask your friends for veterinarian recommendations. Once you have a few options, visit each clinic to see which one you like best. Choose a clinic that is friendly, well managed, and smells clean. Ask questions to the vet and the staff—they should always answer to the best of their ability. Be sure you feel comfortable with whichever vet you choose. When he's six to nine weeks old, take him to the vet to begin his vaccination series. Talk to the vet about distemper, parainfluenza, canine hepatitis, and parvovirus. They may have suggestions for other important vaccines as well, depending on the risks of your particular dog and your specific area. Make sure to talk about deworming medication during your first vet visit. The veterinarian may recommend deworming for routine parasites like roundworms right away. Or, he or she may want to get a stool sample for fecal analysis to verify parasites before prescribing medication. Deworming is a good idea not only for your puppy's health but also for your own. Many of the parasites that infect your puppy can be passed to humans and cause health problems in your family. After your first visit, return to the vet for a rabies vaccination when your puppy is 12 to 16 weeks old. Ask your veterinarian about the recommended (and legally required) rabies vaccination protocol for your area. The prime socialization period for puppies is from seven to 16 weeks of age. You should strongly consider puppy preschool to acclimate him to other dogs before that period runs out. Puppy preschools provide safe, supervised play for puppies still finishing their vaccination series. Most puppies have completed their distemper/parvo series of vaccines by the age of 16 weeks. Talk to your veterinarian about their recommendations for the timing of-of the surgery. Vets usually recommend waiting until after the vaccines, but there may be other considerations. For instance, spay procedures are more complex and expensive for larger breeds. The vet may recommend spaying before she reaches 50 or 60 pounds if your dog is particularly large. Spay female dogs before their first heat cycle. This reduces the risk of pyometra, ovarian cancer, and mammary tumors. Bring treats and toys to vet appointments to teach your puppy to enjoy (or at least tolerate) the experience. Before his first checkup, introduce your puppy to having his feet, tail, and face touched. That way, it won't be so strange for him when the vet inspects him. Keep an eye on your puppy to catch any problems early. The eyes should be bright, and the eyes and nostrils should be free of discharge. The puppy's coat should be clean and shiny; watch out formatting or thinning. Check your pup for bumps, inflammation, or rashes on the skin, as well as signs of diarrhea around the tail. | Keep your puppy's environment safe. Make sure he gets plenty of exercises. Choose a veterinarian if you don’t already have one. Vaccinate your puppy. Socialize your puppy. Get your puppy spayed or neutered. Make vet trips fun. Watch for health problems. |
Pour the remaining tablespoon (14.79 mL) of oil into the pan, and turn the stove to medium. Allow the oil to heat. This won't take too long, because it is a small amount of oil. Once it becomes runny and coats the pan, it is heated. Stir them in the pan so that they mix with the hot oil. Cook the potatoes on medium heat. Make sure to stir constantly while they cook. As the potatoes cook, the seasonings (or the masala) will stick much better to the outside. After three to four minutes, they will be done. Turn off the heat. After three to four minutes | Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Pour your marinated potatoes into your pan. Remove the potatoes from the heat. |
Some health professionals believe that certain nutritional supplements may help get rid of eye floaters. Nutritional supplements have not been clinically shown to reduce floaters, but some people may find them to be helpful. Discuss these treatments with your ophthalmologist before starting any of them: Try antioxidant-rich substances such as turmeric and rose hips. There is some evidence that these antioxidants are effective in treating macular degeneration, but not in directly reducing floaters. Rose hips are commonly available as an herbal tea, and turmeric as a spice. Consider hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has been shown to be effective in helping eyes heal after cataract surgery. Some use hyaluronic acid to treat floaters, although no established medical connection has yet been formed. The idea is that increased blood flow will help your eyes better flush out the gelatinous protein from the vitreous. No proven connection, however, has been formed by the following supplements and floater reduction, so discuss these treatments with your ophthalmologist before starting them: Try Ginkgo biloba. Ginkgo biloba has been proven effective in increasing ocular blood flow and is used by patients suffering from glaucoma. Try lysine. Lysine is a vasodilator, which means that it widens blood vessels, particular in large veins. Lysine has proven effective in widening blood vessels in some areas, but not necessarily in the eyes. Try bilberry. Bilberry is used both for improving eyesight and for widening blood vessels. More tests are needed to investigate the efficacy of bilberry in treating floaters. Another potential irritant for eye floaters is stress, so practicing stress management techniques may reduce the visibility of them. Meditation, prayer or spending time in nature are some options people find helpful to lower stress levels. Daily exercise like yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi can also reduce stress and help you develop a more relaxing lifestyle. | Try dietary supplements to reduce floaters. Take supplements that increase blood flow. Find ways to reduce stress. |
Note that while the CSS PROFILE can be completed early, in the fall prior to the year for which aid is being requested, it requires a submission fee of between $5 and $18 per school. The CSS PROFILE evaluates students for non-federal financial aid, so it can be very useful for discovering scholarship programs if your parents are over the income brackets where federal programs offer need-based aid. Possible things that can convey scholarship eligibility are athletic endeavors, public service or charitable activities, racial or ethnic background, aptitude for a specific subject, or personal hobbies. Make sure applications and essays for these scholarships are submitted well in advance of the due date, as the competition can be fierce. Colleges will often be flexible with students on a case by case basis, particularly individuals that have a sincere desire to attend the institution but can't quite meet tuition. The professionals at the bursar's office are there to help you. Make your case clearly and succinctly, but don't beg. | Complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE if any of your chosen colleges requires it in addition to the FAFSA. Research scholarships that are specific to the schools you are applying to or to your student profile. When the aid package has been determined, speak with the bursar at each school. |
Since many people put a lot of stock into other customer's reviews, any product purchased online needs to have lots of high reviews. You will sell more books if your book has great reviews and a high star rating. The majority of people say that they are more likely to buy a product or read a book if there are positive reviews. There are many ways to get reviewers for your eBook, but the best place to start is to consider giving free copies to friends and family. People who know and love you are more likely to help you out with positive reviews. There are many types of writers' clubs, from in-person groups that meet at the local community center, university, or book store; to online groups that communicate via social media. Writers' clubs have many benefits, and one of them is that the members generally read and critique one another's work, and when a member finishes a book, other members can provide reviews to help bolster sales. It's a great idea to find a group with a skill level similar to your own. This way, they will be more likely to appreciate your book, and help you spread the word about it through positive reviews. When group members read your book, ask them to leave reviews on your ecommerce website (such as your Amazon product page or your own website if you are publishing it yourself). Giving away your book can be a great way to drum up reviews, but it can also help you secure more business in the longterm. Perhaps you could use it as an incentive for website visitors to subscribe to your newsletters and build up your mailing list, to get leads for other products and services, or even to gain credibility and to expand your reach as an author and expert. When you give your eBook away remember these three techniques to maximize your returned value: Opt-in email required in order to receive your free eBook. Be sure that you require customers to provide their email address, which will help you follow-up later and promote more Use auto responders for follow-up. Software like Infusionsoft can automatically send a follow-up email to people who download your book, saving you time and money. Actively promote your website or other products within the eBook. | Get reviewers to gush about the book. Join a writers' club. Give it away. |
Choose a cause or issue that is important to you if you want to raise money for a charitable cause. Write down the reasons you want to raise money if it's a personal cause, such as raising money for your sports team. For example, you could choose to raise money for the fight against cancer, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, or the battle against wildfires in Australia. Pick just one important issue at a time to fundraise for to avoid getting overwhelmed. If you aren't sure what you want to raise money for, but you know you want to get involved with fundraising, try talking to organizations in your community. Homeless shelters, veterans organizations, schools, and libraries often need funding, and you'll make a real impact right there in your own community. Determine the amount of money you want to net, which is the amount of money you are left with after you subtract expenses, by calculating how much you need or want to raise for the cause. Having this number to work towards will help you plan the rest of the event. For example, if you are raising money to combat wildfires in Australia, you could set a net goal of $10,000 to donate to charities that help that cause. This means that you want to raise $10,000 for the cause plus enough to cover the expenses of the fundraising event. If you are raising money for something like a sports team, you can calculate how much money you need for things like new equipment or travel expenses to help you set your goal. If you need $1,000 for new jerseys and $4,000 to travel to a tournament, you would set a net goal of $5,000. It's best to be completely transparent with your donors and supporters about where the money you are raising will go. Think about the purpose of your fundraising event and decide if it will be geared towards a general audience or if it will target a more specific audience, such as friends and family of your sports team members, business people, or parents. This will help you choose the type of event and determine who and how many people to invite. For example, a big charitable cause, like raising money for children in Sudan, can have a large, more general target audience because it is a world issue rather than a local one. If you are raising money for a more personal cause, like a pet's veterinarian bills, it would make more sense to limit the audience to family, friends, and close members of the immediate community who the cause is more relevant to. Make a list of all the things you know you will need to spend money on for the event. Include things like staff, event space, food and drinks, invitations, guest speakers or entertainers, and any other items or services that will cost money. If you don't know the exact price of everything you will need to pay for just yet, that's OK. You can make a spreadsheet with all the expenses listed, then fill it in with the estimated costs of each item as you continue planning. You may be able to get services, items, and even event space donated by local businesses or organizations. Explain to them that you are hosting a fundraising event for your charity and that they can help a worthy cause and get exposure for their business by donating to your event. Choose to hold something traditional like a car wash, a silent auction, or a dinner if you aren't feeling too creative. Try something different like a race, a water fight, or a dodgeball tournament if you want to do something more unique and fun. For example, if you're running a fundraiser to benefit your school's band, you could set up a school bake sale or carnival. Make sure the event is an experience that is fun to participate in. You could have guest speakers, a band, activities after dinner, or anything else you can come up with that will keep guests entertained and engaged. Get creative! When you’re brainstorming ideas for the event, you can choose between service-based events, like car washes, and competition-based events, like sports tournaments. Look for large indoor event spaces like schools, wineries, restaurants, or conference centers if your event will be held inside. Search for outdoor spaces like parks or sporting fields if you are hosting an outdoor event. You could try to find out where other similar events have been held and ask about the availability of those places. | Define the cause of your fundraising event. Set your fundraising goal. Choose a target audience based on who you think cares about your cause. Create a budget. Select what type of event to hold based on your audience and budget. Find a place to hold the event. |
To do so, click anywhere in the search bar, press Ctrl + A to highlight the URL, and Ctrl + C to copy it. It's near the middle of the menu. It's near the top of the menu. " field. This will paste the website's URL into the field. It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box. Do so by typing it into the field labeled "Type a name for this shortcut:". If you do nothing, the shortcut will be labeled "New Internet Shortcut." A shortcut to the website whose address you entered will appear on your desktop. | Copy the URL in the Internet Explorer search bar. Right-click on your Windows desktop. Click on New. Click on Shortcut. Click in the "Type a location of the item: Press Ctrl + V. Click on Next. Name the shortcut. Click on Finish. |
. It is important to remind yourself of how great you are as often as possible if this helps you. No person can be perfect, so instead of trying to attain perfection be really happy about the wonderful person that you are. Every day, you should: Love yourself for who you are. Respect yourself for what you have achieved so far in life. Remind yourself of what your goals are and what you are capable of achieving in the future. Perhaps make a list of your goals for 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year from now. Look at these goals each day and make sure you are working toward them. Focus on your strengths. Consider your strengths, talents, achievements, contributions, and accomplishments. These are things that should define you—not your body type or image. You can also think about the things in life that you are grateful for, be it a loving best friend, a great job, or the amazing family that supports you. Make a list of all of your strengths and accomplishments and put it somewhere where you can see it every day. Make a list of the things you are grateful for. These things can help to remind you of how good your life really is. Participate in activities relating to your strengths. For example, if you are a good writer, you can cultivate this strength by continuing to practice writing articles, stories, or even in a journal. It can really help to write your emotions and thoughts down, especially when you are trying to overcome the purging cycle. Write down all of the things that make you want to purge, as well as all of the reasons why you want to stop purging. Along with these things you should write down: Your thoughts about the anxieties or feelings of guilt that make you want to purge. Moments of strength when you overcame the desire to purge. You can reread these moments of success to give you strength in times of relapse. Your goals. When you lose sight of them, you can revisit your journal entries and remind yourself of what you are working towards. Working to overcome this condition by yourself can be lonesome and frustrating. Because of this, it's important to create a support system for yourself. Lack of social support is also a significant risk factor in developing issues with eating such as purging. Therefore, it is crucial to make sure you have a strong sense that you are socially supported. The best way to do this is by talking to family members or friends about what you are going through and asking them to help you. They can help you stick to your eating schedule and will help distract you after meals. Aside from your family and friends, it can also help to go to community support groups where you can meet and talk to people going through the same thing as you. Support groups can: give you an opportunity to listen to stories about what people like you are going through, help you find motivation through other people's successes, and offer an opportunity to get valuable directions, insights, guidance, and advice from people who know what it is like and will not judge you for it. Your therapist can help point you in the direction of a local support group, or you can do your own research online to find a group near you. Consider trying a 12 step program for eating disorders and see if you like it. There are even Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) websites and groups. Reading about others people's success with overcoming the desire to purge can help motivate you to break your own cycle. Learn how they stopped purging and try some of their techniques. Understand that everyone is different, so you will have to adopt the techniques that work best for you, but the way to do that is to try things that other people have found helpful. Go to a bookstore and purchase a book on success stories about overcoming the binge-purge cycle. Look up interviews with people who have overcome bulimia online. | Practice self-love daily . Keep a journal. Create a support system for yourself. Join a community support group. Read success stories that will help you stay motivated. |
Flip your hair upside down so the glitter doesn't get all over your clothes. If you can, run your fingers through your hair and gently shake it out. Be gentle when doing this. You don't want to accidentally rub the glitter into your scalp and risk irritating your skin. Use either olive oil or coconut oil and work it through your dry hair until it is completely covered. As you do this, you may notice glitter starting to come off on your hands—that's totally okay! Just keep working and ignore your hands for now. You’ll wash them later. Baby oil also works well for this process. Use your fingers to really work that oil into the parts of your hair that are most saturated with glitter. Whether it's your scalp or the tips of your hair, gently massage the areas to loosen the glitter as much as possible. Once you’re done, wash your hands with gentle soap and warm water to get the oil and glitter off of your hands. The oil will loosen the glitter and get between it and your hair. Avoid setting your head against furniture or pillows so that the oil doesn't stain the fabric. If you want, clip your hair up on top of your head so that it doesn't get on your clothes. Don't brush your hair out yet. You may be tempted to work the oil through your hair with a brush, but doing so will just make the brush oily and glittery. as normal to remove the glitter. After the 10 minutes are up, use your normal shampoo and warm water to wash your hair. Avoid using cold water, as it will make it harder to wash all the oil out of your hair. Make sure to really spend a few minutes massaging your scalp and thoroughly rinsing out the shampoo to make sure all the glitter is gone. If it feels like your hair is still oily after the shampoo has been rinsed out, wash your hair a second time. | Shake your hair out as thoroughly as possible while you’re outside. Apply a natural oil to your hair from roots to tips. Massage the oil into your hair for 2 to 3 minutes. Let your hair soak in the oil for 10 to 15 minutes. Shampoo your hair |
When you see one or more stink bugs, suck them up using an upright vacuum with a bag. The stink bugs will release their odor inside the vacuum, causing the machine to stink for several weeks. Sprinkle the interior of the vacuum with a strong deodorizer to minimize this effect. Avoid using bagless vacuum cleaners. Use vacuums with bags and dispose of the bag after you finish sucking up the bugs. Alternatively, wrap a knee-high stocking around the outside of the vacuum tube and secure it in place with a rubber band. Stuff the rest of the stocking into the tube and suck the stink bugs up as usual. This will prevent the bugs from passing through the vacuum filter. Place a bug zapper in a dark attic or closet. Like most insects, stink bugs are drawn to sources of light. By placing the device in a dark room, the light of the electrocution system becomes more appealing to the stink bugs. As they approach the light, they are instantly electrocuted and die before they have the chance to release their stink. Make sure that you sweep up or vacuum up the dead stink bugs after several days pass. Spread flypaper or other sticky traps near windows, doorways, vents, and cracks. The stink bugs will get caught on the traps as they pass over them. Without being able to search out food, the insects will starve to death. Throw out the glue trap after you have gathered several stink bugs. Be aware of the fact that stink bugs may release their odor upon becoming stuck to the trap. Trap the stink bugs in a resealable plastic freezer bag or airtight, freezer-safe container. Place the container in a freezer for several days to kill them. Make sure that the container or bag has a tight seal. Otherwise, you run the risk of contaminating the contents of your freezer. Quickly pick up the glass. Sweep the dead bug into the garbage. Make sure you do this outside because the chemical will build up and you can actually see the brown fumes. | Vacuum the stink bug up. Set up an insect electrocution system. Lay out glue traps. Freeze the insects to death. Put a glass over the bug and leave it till it kills itself on its own toxic emissions. |
First, you need a white facial pencil so you can mark it. You will also need a straight edge to help you determine where your eyebrow should begin. Use the straight edge to create a visual line vertically from the inside point of your nostril up to your eyebrow. Make a mark on the inside edge. If you prefer, you can use the outside edge of your nostril. However, doing so can make your nose look bigger. Don't forget to do the other side. Once again, you'll need to use a straight edge and a pencil. The end point of your eyebrows is the outer edge, the point nearest your ears rather than your nose. To create this boundary, make a visual line with the straight edge from the outside point of your nostril. It should run to the outside corner of your eye up through your eyebrow. Mark it with a pencil, and then do the same on the other eyebrow. If you want your arch shape very angled, don't curve as you come into the arch. Simply keep the lines straight. If you prefer the arch more curved, create a curve as you come into the arch. | Decide where the inner edge of your eyebrow should be. Decide where your eyebrows end. Decide how you want your arch shape. |
A key criterion for antisocial personality disorder is general disregard for rules, laws, and social norms. A psychopath understands the concept of a rule or law, but they don't believe they’re subject to what society deems right and wrong. Keep in mind if someone steals a candy bar or runs a stop sign, it doesn't mean they’re a psychopath. There's a difference between breaking a rule and consistent, flagrant disregard for all rules and norms with no remorse. Disregard for laws and social norms stems from an extreme sense of entitlement. Someone who has antisocial personality disorder believes that they are above society's rules, and they justify virtually any action as long as it gets them what they want. They don't experience guilt about breaking the law or manipulating others. Without a sense that they have to follow rules, people with antisocial personality disorder are prone to reckless, risky behaviors. Drug and alcohol abuse are common. A psychopath is less likely to think through a decision, and might be quick to offer a response such as, “I did it because I felt like it.” Remember, a wild night on the town or going for a joy ride doesn't make someone a psychopath. Antisocial personality disorder is a complex group of behavioral patterns. Only a mental health professional who's trained in abnormal psychology and has experience with psychopathy can make an accurate diagnosis. Gaslighting is the process in which a friend or romantic partner convinces you that your thoughts and perceptions are wrong. Signs include second-guessing yourself, constantly feeling the need to apologize, always taking the blame, and always making excuses for your friend or partner. You might have a gut feeling that something is wrong or feel like you’re losing your grip on reality. If believe you’re the victim of gaslighting or emotional manipulation, reaching out to a trusted loved one or mental health professional can help you regain objectivity. A psychopath manipulates emotions to get what they want, maintain control over other people, because it makes them feel good, or to make themselves look like a victim. Vulnerable settings include any situation in which a potential target is lonely or looking for excitement or companionship. Examples could be a foreign airport, singles bar, or dating website or app. Keeping up your guard doesn't mean being paranoid in every social setting. Rather, pay attention to cues and listen to your gut. If someone gives you a bad feeling, leave the situation and get to a safe, well-lit, public area. Let a friend know where you’ll be before you go on a date with someone. Don't reveal your private information to strangers, and don't loan them money or give them access to your valuables. As a relationship progresses, treat 1 lie, broken promise, or neglected responsibility as a possible misunderstanding. Be suspicious after strike 2, and cut things off after strike 3. If someone has antisocial personality disorder, their behavior might be unacceptable, and interacting with them might be intolerable. However, antisocial personality disorder or psychopathy aren't “evil” or “bad.” Rather, these are psychology terms that describe mental health disorders. While it's important to distinguish between psychological terms and moral judgments, always keep in mind that you do not have to associate with someone who has mistreated or abused you. A mental health condition doesn't necessarily excuse someone's behavior. The degree to which someone with antisocial personality disorder is in control of their actions is a complex and controversial topic but, regardless, you do not have to tolerate being mistreated. | Think about whether the person has any respect for rules. Watch for extreme arrogance or a sense of superiority. Take note of impulsive, irresponsible behavior. Notice signs of gaslighting and emotional manipulation. Be on guard in high-risk situations. Understand that psychopathy is a disorder, not a moral judgment. |
Ideally, the monitor will be just below your your eye level and the keyboard at elbow level. If you can't raise or lower your monitor, you can adjust the seat height to accommodate. This applies when you're doing things like reading a book or something on paper, writing by hand, drawing, etc. Lower or raise your chair height until your elbows and arms can rest comfortably on the desk. If you have to stay put for a while, such as during a meeting, its especially important to be sitting properly. Change your chair height until your feet are flat on the floor so you don't have to sit awkwardly. | Stay eye level with the monitor when working on a computer. Keep your elbows at desk height when working on its flat surface. Rest your feet on the floor during extended periods of sitting. |
Only capitalize the first word, words that come after a colon, and proper nouns. Don't put quotation marks around the title. Put a period after the title. Let's say the name of the article you want to cite is “Ecuador: History and Culture.” The beginning of your entry would look like this: "Ecuador: History and culture." If the article includes an organization name or an anonymous author, you'll use that instead of the title. for "no date" in parentheses after the title. This tells the reader that no date was included. Use lowercase letters and include a period after the “n” and “d.” After the parentheses, put a period. Your entry would now look like this: "Ecuador: History and culture. (n.d.)." Capitalize each word of the name, except for “of,” “and,” and “to.” Put a period after the name. This is what your entry should look like now: "Ecuador: History and culture. (n.d.). Select Latin America." Include the entire URL of the site where you found the information you're citing. Do not put any punctuation at the end of the citation, unless it appears in the URL. Here's how your final entry might look: "Ecuador: History and culture. (n.d.). Select Latin America. Retrieved from http://www.sla.com/ecuador.html/" Just as in your in-text citations, you can use the organization that published the article if one was provided. Write the organization name first in your entry on your References page, in the same place you'd put the author. If the website name is the same as the organization name, don't write it again after the page title. You can skip that part of the references entry and go straight to "Retrieved from." For example, let's say you're citing an article called “Relaxing with Deep Breathing,” which was published by the American Psychological Foundation. No date is provided. Here's what your entry would look like: "American Psychological Foundation. (n.d.). Relaxing with deep breathing. Retrieved from http://www.apf.com/Relaxing_and_deep_breathing/" Write “Anonymous” in place of the author in your citation, then format the rest of your entry as a typical website reference. You might be citing a web page titled “Being Mindful During a Dog Walk,” written by an anonymous author. It's posted on a website called Bark Bark Friends, but there isn't a date. Here how your entry would look: "Anonymous. (n.d.) Being Mindful During a Dog Walk. Bark Bark Friends. Retrieved from http://www.barkbarkfriends.com/mindful_dog_walks/" | List the title of the article first if no author is listed. Write n.d. Include the name of the organization, publication, or website in italics. Write “Retrieved from,” then include the website's URL. List the organization first in the reference if one is listed. Put anonymous first in your entry if it's given as the author. |
chisels before using them. Sharpening might not be necessary if you're only roughly hollowing out a piece of wood. However, a sharpened chisel will remove wood more cleanly as you hollow it out, resulting in a more polished finished product. To sharpen a chisel, drag its end back and forth across a sharpening stone in a figure-eight shape that extends the entire length of the stone. To hone the beveled (angled) side of chisels, keep the bevel flush with the coarse side of the sharpening stone as you drag it back and forth. After honing the bevel, turn the bevel-side up, hold it flat to the fine side of the sharpening stone, and drag it back and forth same as the beveled side. The force of you chiseling will likely cause the piece of wood to move. This can make it difficult to hollow out the wood precisely. Improve precision by holding the piece of wood in place with a vise or clamp to make chiseling easier on yourself. The bevel (angled part) of the chisel should always face downwards at the wood. Place the tip of the end of the chisel against the wood and hold the handle at an angle. The steeper the angle you hold the chisel, the deeper it will cut into the wood. Control the depth by adjusting the angle the chisel forms with the wood. For better control, keep the angle of your chisel low to the wood so you only remove a little bit at a time. With your non-dominant hand, hold the chisel at about its middle. Tap the handle end of the chisel with a mallet to shave away wood. Many woodworking chisels are intended to be used with rubber woodworking mallets. Only use a metal hammer with heavy-duty chisels. Sometimes, it's difficult to break through the surface of the wood. Give your chisel some help by etching a small groove into the wood with a utility knife. Generally, you should chisel in the same direction the grain of the wood flows. This will decrease cracking and unclean breaks. Position the chisel close to the end of the piece of wood. Hold the chisel straight up-and-down with the wood so they form an L-shape. Hit the chisel firmly with a mallet until the chisel is about a half inch (1.3 cm) deep, then pop the chunk off the end. Splinters and wood shavings are sometimes sent flying by chopping cuts. Always wear safety glasses when using this technique. The chopping cut works best at the ends of pieces of wood. Using this cut in the center of a solid piece will likely make it crack. A blunt chisel won't work well for this technique. Only use a well-sharpened chisel when performing a chopping cut. Set a circular saw to the desired depth for your hollowed area. Use the saw to cut grooves outlining the hollowed area on the wood. Hold your chisel at an angle and hollow out the outlined area by tapping the handle to shave away the wood. | Sharpen Secure the piece of wood. Position the chisel at an angle to the piece of wood. Hit the chisel with a mallet to hollow out the wood. Use a chopping cut to remove chunks of wood. Outline the hollow with grooves for improved precision. |
Swelling from a tumor or infection can distort the shape and size of the breast tissue. This change often occurs on only one breast, but may appear to be on both sides. If you are not currently breastfeeding, there should be no discharge coming from the nipple. If there is discharge, especially without squeezing the nipple or breast tissue, seek medical attention for further testing. In particular, look for swelling around the breast, collarbone or armpit. There are aggressive and invasive types of breast cancer that may cause swelling in these areas before you can feel a lump in the breast tissue. Tumors or growths in the breast near the surface of the skin or nipple can cause a change in shape of the tissue. In some instances, the nipple will become inverted or you may notice a dimpling in the skin over the breast tissue. Inflammatory breast cancer, though rare, is a particularly invasive and aggressive type of cancer. It may present with symptoms similar to an infection in the breast, such a tissue that is warm, itching or red. If antibiotics do not quickly resolve the issue you should seek the care of a breast surgeon immediately. If you experience pain in your breast tissue or at the nipple area which does not resolve quickly you should seek medical attention. Breast tissue is not normally painful and pain may indicate an infection, growth, or lump or tumor. However, breast pain is not usually a sign of cancer. Keep in mind that if you are still menstruating or pregnant, you may experience temporary breast soreness, discomfort, tenderness as a result of hormone fluctuations. However, if you feel pain and it is persistent and unrelated to your menstrual cycle, you should still consult your doctor. Remember, exhibiting these signs doesn't necessarily mean you have breast cancer. They’re all good reasons to see a doctor, though, for further investigation. Such symptoms include: Weight loss. Bone pain. Shortness of breath. Ulceration of the breast, meaning the existence of sores that may be red, itchy, painful and ooze pus or clear fluid. | Watch for changes in breast size or shape. Note any unusual discharge from the nipple. Look for swelling. Observe for a dimpling in the breast tissue or changes in the nipple. Report skin thickening, redness, warmth or itching. Be aware that pain is not normal. Recognize signs of advanced breast cancer. |
Some areas require special licensing and have restrictions for the facilities and buildings, purchasing eggs or hatchlings, or length requirements for harvesting alligators. Your local or state game and fish department is a good place to begin. The integrated farm includes breeding stock, hatching and nursery facilities, and grow-out buildings. The grow-out farm buys and raises hatchlings only. Specialized farms or ranches sell hatchling alligators; in areas having wild alligator populations, state agencies that manage the alligators may also sell hatchlings. | Research the specific laws and regulations for the location of your alligator farm. Decide whether to have an integrated or grow-out ("feedlot") alligator farm. |
A clean pair of shoes in good condition will provide a solid base for your decorations. You can pick out a new pair or liven up a worn pair of shoes. To launder old canvas sneakers, remove the laces and place them in a lingerie bag. Add the shoes and laces to the washing machine with 4 to 6 towels. Adjust the settings to a cold, delicate cycle and wash for about 30 minutes. Allow the shoes to air dry. Don't put them in the dryer as the heat might damage the shoes. Draw out your design on a piece of paper. Create top and side views to illustrate your plans for all sides of the shoes. If you’re planning to paint a motif on your shoes, create a detailed illustration at the correct scale so that you can transfer it onto the shoes. Instead of drawing your shoes, snap a photo of your shoes from different angles and print them out. Sketch directly onto the printout to plan your design. Brainstorm creative ideas and look online for inspiration if you get stuck. You could cover your shoes with one motif, write out the lyrics of your favorite song, or add a geometric pattern like polka dots or zig-zags. Aim for high contrast between the shoes and the decorations. A white painted pattern might look great on a dark pair of shoes, for instance. Counteract the soft, flexible construction of canvas sneakers by stuffing crumpled pieces of paper or plastic grocery bags into the shoes. Compress the stuffing until the sides and top of the shoes are firm and the shoe is foot-shaped. This will give you a sturdy surface upon which to create your designs. Place your hand inside the shoe to stabilize it, if necessary, as you draw out your design. Draw lightly and mark out the outlines. If your drawing doesn't look right, just erase it and try again. If you’re planning to create geometric shapes and patterns, try using a premade stencil. Or, create your own stencil. Draw out the design onto cardstock and carefully cut out the shapes with a hobby knife. If there's an image you want to transfer directly, draw or print it out to scale. Cut out the image, leaving 1 in (2.5 cm) of white paper as a border. Flip the page over and shade in the back side of the page with a graphite pencil. Then, place the piece of paper onto your shoes in the desired spot, with the graphite-side down. Use a ball-point pen and moderate pressure to trace around the outlines. Use a 6B pencil on the back of the image for the best result. The graphite should transfer onto your fingers when you rub it. It will transfer from the back of the page onto the canvas shoes. Tape the piece of paper in place and support it from behind with your hand to get the best transfer. Pick up a pack of colorful permanent markers from a drugstore or office supply store. Once you’ve transferred your design onto a clean pair of sneakers using a pencil, you’re ready to add color. Trace over the pencil markings and fill in fields of solid color with the markers. Let the ink dry completely before wearing the shoes. Put the caps back onto each marker to avoid accidental marks on your shoes or work surface. Permanent markers show up the best on light-colored sneakers. If you’re decorating dark sneakers, stick with darker colored markers. You can use fabric paint to add lighter shades. with a fine-tipped paintbrush and fabric paints. Select fabric paints in your desired colors from an art or craft supply store. You can use them to add bold blocks of color or soft blended hues to your sneakers. Pour the different paint colors of onto a plastic paint palette or paper plate. Use a small paintbrush to mix shades on the palette, if desired, and to apply the paint onto the canvas. Rinse out the brush with water and dry it before applying another color. Repeat the process until you've completely finished filling in the design you drew. Let the paint dry completely. Wait several hours for the paint to dry before you wear your newly-decorated shoes. You can paint thin outlines to add definition once the base layers are dry. If you’re interested in painting natural or synthetic leather shoes, purchase specialty leather shoe paint online. | Select a pair of clean sneakers to decorate. Sketch out a design for your drawn or painted shoe embellishments. Stuff the shoes with paper or plastic bags for support. Sketch the design onto the sneakers with a pencil. Transfer the design onto the sneakers with graphite. Color or write on the sneakers with permanent markers. Paint on the sneakers |
The segment is held in place with prongs and pressure. By pushing it to the side, you ease the pressure off, freeing the prongs and making it easier to detach. Hold the hoop with the segment positioned on top. Grab the segment with your index finger and thumb of one hand, while steadying the bottom of the ring with the other hand. Gently push the segment to one side until it pops out. Do not try to yank the segment straight out. If you try to remove the segment without releasing the pressure first, you may snap the prongs off. Feed one end of the main hoop through your nose piercing. Continue feeding the hoop through the hole, until the bottom is centered inside the piercing and the opening lies directly below it. Push one end of the segment onto one end of the ring, while gently twisting the other end of the ring to the side. Widen the gap as you twist. Once one end of the segment is secure, twist the unattached end of the ring back towards the segment. Remember to make the opening a little larger. If not, you may not be able to snap the segment on completely or evenly. Do not pull the ring apart sideways. Do not twist the ends apart any further than necessary to snap the segment back in place. Push the prong in to completely secure the segment. Once this is done, the hoop should be safely tucked into the piercing and ready to wear. Placing the segment back on is much more difficult than taking it out. You might find it easier to use your hands with smaller gauges, like a 20 or 18 gauge. For 16, 14 and thicker gauges you may need to use opening/closing pliers. | Push the segment to the side. Position the ring inside the piercing. Ease the segment back onto the ring. Snap the segment into place. Use pliers for thicker gauges. |
. Let's start with present simple and present continuous: Present simple is used for facts and habits. If you are describing something that is true or something that happens often, opt for the present simple. I go to work every day.She eats breakfast at 7.China is a big country. Present continuous is used for things that are happening right now. There are two verbs: a helper and a main verb. The helper is "am"/"is"/"are" (depending on the subject) and the main verb is any verb with -ing: You are reading.I am typing.He is watching TV. . Once you've mastered the present, get started on the past and future tenses. We're just going to go over the basic ones now: Use the past simple for any event that happened in the past at a specific time. I saw that movie last year.She died on a plane.We went to the bank yesterday. For the future, let's keep it simple. Add a future time marker, and just use the present continuous! It can double as a future tense, too. They are making a cake tomorrow.You are leaving in May.I am going at 6 pm. Always, always, always put the adjective (the word that describes) before the noun. Always! In fact, there's even an order within adjectives: There are eight basic types of adjectives: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. If you have more than one, they go in that order. So, it's a "huge, round, metal bowl" or a "small, red sleeping bag." | Start with the present tenses Move to the past and future tenses Put your adjectives before nouns. |
Use honey or sugar to create a light to medium syrup to preserve the apricots inside the can. The syrup you need to prepare for a raw pack is the same as the syrup you need to prepare for a hot pack. For every 1 qt (1 L) of water, add 2 cups (500 ml) sugar for a light syrup or 3 cups (750 ml) for a medium syrup. If using honey, for every 1 qt (1 L) of water, add 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) honey for a light syrup or 2 cups (500 ml) for a medium syrup. Boil the sweetener and water together in a saucepan until the sugar or honey dissolves. After it thickens into syrup, remove it from the heat. Alternatively, you could also use apple juice or white grape juice instead of a syrup. Use a kitchen knife to cut each apricot in half. Remove the pits, and if desired, cut the apricots into serving-size slices. You may want to consider quickly dipping each half or slice in diluted lemon juice to prevent the fruit from discoloring or darkening. You will need 16 lb (7.2 kg) of fruit to create 7 qt (7 L) of canned fruit. For 9 pints (4.25 L), you will need about 10 lb (4.5 kg). Note that, for the raw pack method, you will not need to remove the skins. Just make sure that each piece of fruit has been washed well under running water first. Fill the jars with the apricot halves or slices, leaving about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) of empty headspace at the top of each jar. Place the fruit inside the jars cut-side-down. Doing so makes it easier to fit more fruit into each jar. Make sure the jars are clean and sanitized before use. The lids should also be clean and sterilized. Pour the warm syrup over the apricot slices in the jars. Gently shake the jar from side to side to ensure that syrup makes it all the way down to the bottom, and maintain the 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) of headspace at the top of the jar while filling them with syrup. As the apricots undergo the canning process, the contents of the jar will expand. If you do not leave enough headspace at the top of the jar, the lid may not seal properly or the glass may even break. Screw on the lids once the syrup is in place. Make sure they are on as tight as possible so the cans seal correctly during the canning process. Use canning tongs to carefully lower each jar into your canner. Make sure the jars do not clink together as you arrange them since doing so can cause the glass to break. You can use a boiling-water canner, dial-gauge pressure canner, or weighted-gauge pressure canner, but the amount of processing time will vary depending on which method you use. Note the processing times for raw-packed canned apricots will vary from those for hot-packed apricots when using boiling-water canners, but they will not vary if using pressure canners. For boiling-water canners: Pints should be processed for 25 minutes at altitudes between 0 and 1000 feet (0 to 305 m), 30 minutes between 1001 and 3000 feet (305 to 915 m), 35 minutes at altitudes between 3001 and 6000 feet (915 to 1830 m), and 40 minutes above 6000 feet (1830 m). Quarts should be processed for 30 minutes at altitudes between 0 and 1000 feet (0 to 305 m), 35 minutes between 1001 and 3000 feet (305 to 915 m), 40 minutes at altitudes between 3001 and 6000 feet (915 to 1830 m), and 45 minutes above 6000 feet (1830 m). When using a dial-gauged pressure canner, process both pints and quarts for 10 minutes. Use a pressure of 6 PSI for altitudes between 0 and 2000 feet (0 and 610 m), 7 PSI between 2001 and 4000 feet (610 and 1220 m), 8 PSI between 4001 and 6000 feet (1220 and 1830 m), and 9 PSI between 6001 and 8000 feet (1830 and 2440 m). When using a weighted-gauge pressure canner, process both pints and quarts for 10 minutes. Use a pressure of 5 PSI between 0 and 1000 feet (0 and 305 m) and 10 PSI for anything above 1001 feet (305 m). | Create a syrup for the apricots. Cut the apricots in half. Pack the jars with the apricots. Ladle the syrup into the jars. Process the cans. |
Wear long rubber gloves when hand-washing an item that can't go in the washer, like a leather jacket or shoes. Mix two tablespoons of laundry or dish detergent with two cups (480 mL) of hot water. Soak a sponge with the cleaning solution, wash the item's surface, then wipe away soapy residue with a wet cloth. You can use a toothbrush to scrub hard to reach places. Just remember to throw out the toothbrush and sponge when you’re finished. To clean shoelaces, remove them and soak them in the cleaning solution, then rinse them under hot water. Check your item's care instructions and test any cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area before washing the entire item. If you’re concerned about using detergent on leather garments or shoes, you can try applying a commercial urushiol removal product. Saturate a dry cloth with the product, rub it onto the item, then wipe it away with a wet cloth. Check your product's label or website to verify it's safe for leather, and test it on an inconspicuous area first. Don't forget to wash garden tools, golf clubs, jewelry, and any other exposed items. Rinsing them with rubbing alcohol will do the trick. If you don't have any handy, or are concerned about how alcohol might effect an object, wash it with dish or laundry detergent and hot water. If you have any doubts about hand-washing a delicate item, it's best to leave it to the professionals. Dry cleaners use chemicals that aren't water-based, so if your garment can't handle any water exposure, a professional can remove urushiol without damaging it. Be sure to keep your clothing in a plastic bag, and let your dry cleaner know that the items were exposed to poison ivy. | Clean non-machine washable items with hot water and detergent. Try using a commercial product on leather. Wash tools and gear with rubbing alcohol or detergent. Take your clothing to a dry cleaner if necessary. |
ESL (English as a second language) students often struggle with English verb tenses because many other languages don't use so many different tenses. To make the process less daunting, draw a simple timeline labeled only “past,” “present” (or “now”), and “future.” No matter their native language background, your students will be familiar with placing and describing actions in the past, present, or future. While particularly useful for ESL students, this timeline approach can also help native English speakers grasp verb tenses more quickly. Any action you describe--like eating, playing, or thinking--must fit into 1 of 3 time frames: now, before now, or after now. Explain to your students that even English, with its large number of verb tenses, follows this simple truth. After that, start introducing specific tenses along the timeline. You might say something like: “You all know I like to drink coffee. Well, I can drink coffee now, before now, or after now.” For most students, the present continuous tense (“I am drinking coffee”) is the most intuitive verb tense. Since it refers to an action happening at the present instant (“are learning,” “is listening,” etc.), students tend to grasp it quickly. The present simple (“I drink coffee,” “You listen to my lectures,” etc.) is also fairly intuitive and can be the second verb tense you introduce. As you introduce verb tenses, locate them along your past-present-future timeline. While it's ideal for any student to master all of the English verb tenses, some are more vital than others for everyday language proficiency. Introduce every tense, but prioritize those that will be most beneficial for your students, ESL or otherwise. ESL students should master the present continuous, present simple, perfect continuous, past simple, and future simple tenses. They should be proficient with the future continuous, present perfect, and present perfect continuous tenses. | Begin with a timeline that emphasizes past, present, and future. Reinforce that all English tenses fit into 1 of these 3 time frames. Introduce the present continuous tense first, then the present simple. Determine which tenses must be mastered, and which require only proficiency. |
Your suit soaks up some of your sweat, as well as attracts dirt and dust all day. If you’re going to wear it again, it needs as much time as possible to air out. Take it off and hang it up as soon as possible. Wearing it for less time during the day keeps it fresher. The longer you wear the suit each day, the harder you’ll have to work to keep it fresh. If you are able to take your jacket off for part of the day, you’ll also reduce the wear on it throughout the week. Make sure to pick a curved hanger that helps keep the suit's shape. Never use a metal hanger for your suit. Leave the suit hanging where nothing touches it, so it can air out well. Use a hanger that's designed for suits. Suit hangers are made specifically to keep a suit's shape. It's important to give your suit a quick cleaning each day to remove the day's debris. Get a suit brush with natural animal hair. Always brush the suit downward with a soft and gentle stroke. Avoid a brush with harsh bristles because it might damage your suit. Make sure the brush is made for suits. Hang the suit up before you brush it to make brushing easier. This keeps the suit clean afterward. Taking your suit to the dry cleaner wears out the fibers. Use a clothes steamer instead of a dry iron. Quickly run the steamer across the whole surface, excluding the chest area. Steamers can ruin the inner lining of the chest area. Keep the steamer head about an inch from the suit to avoid getting the suit too damp. If the suit begins to pick up any odors throughout the week, put some water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Lightly spray the suit down after a few days before you give the suit its daily steaming. If you get a stain on your suit, you'll need to give it a spot treatment. Be sure the stain remover you use is meant to work without washing. Instant treatments like Tide To Go are a good option. Check the instructions to make sure it's safe for all fabrics. Although you don't want to frequently dry clean your suit, you should do it after wearing it all week. A week of wearing the suit puts more stress on it than usual, so it needs a good cleaning. | Take it off as soon as you get home. Hang it on a wide-shouldered wood hanger in an open space. Use a suit brush each day to remove dirt and dust. Steam the suit daily to keep it clean. Spritz the suit with white vinegar and water every three days. Use a gentle stain remover on stains. Dry clean your suit at the end of the week. |
If you do not already have a website, you will need to start one. Affiliate programs work through advertisements, referral links, and reviews posted on websites. Create a website that is either about jewelry or about topics related to jewelry, such fashion, gifts, or romance. You will need to determine what type of jewelry your website's audience will be most likely to buy. Consider the age, gender, lifestyle, and income brackets of your readers. Then try to find a few companies that fit that demographic. If your blog is about crafts, do-it-yourself lifestyles, or natural living, you might want to promote handmade jewelry. If your website is about romance or weddings, you might promote engagement rings, heart-shaped pendants, or push presents. If your readers are interested in trendy jewelry, research what the latest styles and fads are. If you have a brand in mind, you can apply directly through their website. If you're not sure about what type of jewelry you want to promote, you can work with an affiliate network like CJ Affiliate or ShareASale instead. An individual company usually offers better commissions, but they will have a limited variety of jewelry to work with. A network will represent a variety of brands. They may also let you promote products other than just jewelry. Networks may have lower commissions. Start with brands whose jewelry you already wear. Read reviews to make sure they don't have many complaints about quality or customer service. While you won't be held liable, your website could get a bad reputation if it promotes a low quality company. It is a good idea to only promote jewelry that you have tested and worn yourself. This will let you be certain of its quality so that you can write honest reviews. Commission rates generally vary between 4% and 12% of the product's cost. Some retailers may increase the commission for more expensive items, or they may have tiers where high-selling affiliates earn more than low-selling ones. Most of the time, the commission rate will be posted on the brand's website. If it isn't, contact their marketing department to ask. Consider how much the jewelry costs when factoring in the commission. You may earn more money on a more expensive item than a cheaper item, even if the commission is slightly lower. | Set up your website or blog. Decide what type of jewelry you will promote. Determine if you want to work with individual companies or a network. Pick a quality jeweler that you trust. Compare the commissions at various companies. |
It's the green icon with two overlapping chat bubbles inside. You’ll usually find it on your home screen. It's at the bottom-left corner of the screen. Select the person to whom you wish to send a GIF. This opens a conversation. Another way to open a conversation is to tap Contacts at the bottom of the screen, select a user, then tap Messages. It's next to the typing box at the bottom of the screen. This opens a variety of WeChat stickers. This opens a list of every sticker in the pack. Swipe left across the sticker pack area to view more options. If you don't have any sticker packs, tap + at the bottom-left corner of the screen, select a sticker pack, then tap GET. As soon as you tap the sticker it will appear in the chat. | Open WeChat on your iPhone or iPad. Tap Chat. Tap a conversation. Tap the smiley face icon. Tap a GIF sticker collection. Tap the sticker you want to send. |
Almost all versions of Windows in North America and Western Europe support Alt codes. These are key combinations that can be used in any text field to access special characters, such as the en and em dash. If you are using a laptop, you will need to press the NumLock key first in order to activate the numeric pad. Pressing the number keys on the top of the keyboard will not result in symbols appearing. Hold down the Alt key, press 0150 on the numeric pad, and then release the Alt key. The en dash will appear in the text field where your cursor is. Hold down the Alt key, press 0151 on the numeric pad, and then release the Alt key. The em dash will appear in the text field where your cursor is. | Use this method in any text field in Windows. Write an en dash. Write an em dash. |
Creating your own unique hand lettering will take a lot of practice. Luckily, practicing hand lettering is fun. Gather up examples of your favorite fonts, including type fonts and some of your favorite hand lettering examples. Practice the fonts by first tracing and then redrawing the letters until you get good at recreating the font. You can find a ton of hand lettering tutorials online, both written and video. Use these excellent resources to grow your lettering skills. You can also find online classes for hand lettering, which usually cost money. Creating “copycat” versions of your favorite pieces from websites, instagram, or books can help you build your skills quickly. Keep practicing your favorites until you get good at drawing them. Don't present someone else's work as your own. Your “copycat” pieces should just be for your own practice. Don't post your “copycat” pieces of someone else's work on social media without explicitly stating that it's copied from the other artist. Some artists create their own practice sheets that they share on their website. You can print off these sheets to practice your own lettering. To find printable templates, google “hand lettering practice sheets” or “hand lettering templates.” You can find many different types of hand lettering books, including workbooks, compilations of art by hand lettering artists, and coloring books. Flip through a couple and choose one to take home for practice. Try the library. You may be able to check out a hand lettering book for free. You can also find hand lettering kits in some bookstores. | Practice drawing different style fonts. Read and watch tutorials. Trace or duplicate pieces you love. Use printable templates offered by other artists. Check out books on hand lettering. |
Act playfully when you’re around your crush, and joke with him. When you are interested in someone, you can feel awkward and uncertain, so be careful that you don't start acting strangely around him. Continue to be the same funny, good-humored girl that he has always known you to be, but be just a little more sexy and flirtatious. Increase physical contact with him, such as giving him longer hugs than usual, and touch his arm while you’re talking. Tilt your head flirtatiously when you talk to him, and play with your hair. If you get invited to a party or dance, ask him to join you as your date. Take care to make it clear that you’re not asking him to accompany you as a favor from a friend. Do your best to look amazing, like he's never seen you dress before. He's more likely to see you in a different light if you make a drastic change to your appearance for this one special occasion. Make eye contact with him while he's talking and listen attentively. A directed gaze such as this communicates to the other person that you find them interesting and appealing. Laugh, smile often, and sit close to him when you’re together. Use his whole face as a focal point while you are listening to him, and if you feel like you are staring, look away for a moment as if in deep thought, or move your gaze to another part of his face. Set aside a time to talk to him, in a place where you are both comfortable. It will be scary telling him how you feel, since you are putting yourself out there without being sure of his feelings for you. That being said, do your best to take the drama out of it, or you will only make him uncomfortable, especially if he has no idea what's coming. Make sure that you tell him how you feel at an appropriate time, when neither of you is stressed out or in a hurry. Share a story with him, either about yourself or a favorite memory of the two of you. Sharing a memory with him will naturally help you open up to him, and will give him a sense of belonging with you. Keep it short and sweet. You can say “Hey, I like hanging out with you” or “you mean a lot to me. Do you want to take our friendship to the next level?” If he says no, remember to accept and understand his response, whatever it may be. Your ability to understand and respect each other is most likely one of the reasons why you both became friends in the first place. Also, give yourself some credit, because telling your best friend you have feelings for him is a brave thing to do! If he says no, but you both still want to remain friends, give yourself and him a few days to get past any lingering awkwardness. Even if his response is what you were hoping for, your interactions with each other are likely to be awkward for a little while as each of you figures out how to act as you move from friends into a relationship. | Flirt with him. Invite him to parties as your date. Communicate with your eyes. Tell him how you feel. Accept his answer. |
Joke pregnancy tests are the best option because they give you a false positive every time. To use the test, bring it into the bathroom and urinate on it like a real test. Wait for the result, then show it to the person you’re pranking. You can find fake pregnancy tests online or at a local joke shop. Make sure you read and follow the directions for the test you buy so that it works correctly. Some ingredients used to make sodas mimic pregnancy hormones, so they can give a false positive on a pregnancy test. Bring a soda with you into the bathroom when you go to take the test. Then, dip the test into the soda instead of urinating on it. Hide the soda before opening the bathroom door. Since you may be asked to take a second test to confirm your pregnancy, hide an extra soda in the bathroom in case you need it. Put it somewhere others are unlikely to look, like inside your makeup kit or a box of tampons. Most pregnancy tests have a separate piece of plastic for the front and back side. Use a thin piece of metal, like a pair of tweezers or a metal nail file, to pry the front off of the pregnancy test. Then, use a marker that's close to the same color as the test results to draw in a line to create a positive result. Next, dab some water onto the test to make it look like you peed on it and put the test back together. A light pink marker will be your best option. The results may look better if you draw on all of the lines. This also eliminates the need for you to actually pee on the test. In addition to making the test look used, wetting it also helps fade the marker so it looks more real. Most pregnancy tests only produce accurate results for a few minutes. After that point, the urine starts to evaporate from the pad, making the lines look darker. This often creates a false positive. Use this to your advantage by taking your test at least an hour in advance. Once the result looks like a positive, bring it into the bathroom and pretend to take it. This may not always work, but it's a common cause of false positives on pregnancy tests. An expired pregnancy test can also give a false positive, but finding 1 might be tricky. Ask your friends if they have an old pregnancy test that they could give you, or check a site like eBay to see if someone is selling an old test. You might also find 1 at a discount dollar or thrift store. The expiration date is printed on the pregnancy test box. This may not work every time, but it's common for expired tests to give a false positive. Although this is a little icky, it will guarantee that you get a positive test result. Ask your pregnant friend to pee into an airtight container, like a jar. Then, bring the sample into your bathroom when you take the test so you can dip the test into the collected urine. Be careful that you don't get urine on yourself. You may be able to use the same sample to fake multiple tests. | Buy a fake pregnancy test for the easiest option. Dip a pregnancy test into a cup of Coke or Pepsi. Open the test and draw a line to create a positive result. Take the test at least an hour before the prank so your urine evaporates. Try an expired pregnancy test to get a false positive result. Get a pregnant friend to give you a urine sample. |
It may take up to 4 weeks for you to see a difference, so be prepared to wait for results. You may find it useful to take a “before” pic: tracking your progress might help keep you motivated. Aim for at least a few minutes of lip exercises 1 to 2 times per day. You can pick and choose from the exercises in this article, or do an online search for more exercises. There are many instructional videos on lip-plumping exercises, if you’d like someone to follow along with. While many people swear they’ve seen a difference, there is insufficient scientific research to suggest that lip exercises actually work. Doing lip exercises with dry, chapped lips, will likely cause them to tear and/or bleed. If your lips are quite chapped, drink lots of water and apply a good lip moisturizer, then wait a few days until they’re in better shape before starting lip exercises. Holding your hand close to your face, press your lips against it as if you’re about to blow someone a kiss. Hold your lips against your hand for several seconds. Repeat 5 to 10 times. Sitting upright with your mouth closed, smile as broadly as you can. Do this for 15 seconds, then relax. Next, pucker your lips, pushing them out as far as you can into an exaggerated kissy face. Do this 10 times. After smiling and puckering your lips, hold the puckered position for at least 30 seconds, then relax and pull your lips inside your mouth, letting your teeth gently clamp down on them. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Repeat the whole process 5 times. Fold your lips inward over your teeth, then lift the corners of your mouth into a smile. Hold this position for at least 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Press your lips together into a straight line. Create a resistance to this movement by imagining that there's something trying to prevent you from pressing your lips together. Work on holding your lips together against this resistance for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Close your mouth and lightly pucker your lips. Gently move your lips from left to right as you inflate each cheek with air. It should look kind of like you’re using mouthwash. Repeat this process 10 times. Try to move your lips in the shape of a figure 8, in both directions. Press your lips together and lift them up toward your nose. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Inhale deeply, then puff up your cheeks and form your lips into an “O” shape as you prepare to exhale. Exhale gradually, taking 2 to 3 blows to get all of your air out. Do this in an exaggerated motion, stretching your lips out as far as you can. Relax your lips and repeat 5 times. If your mouth, face, or lips become sore from these exercises, take a break. As with any muscles, the muscles in your face can become fatigued; if you push your muscles too hard when they’re already tired, you might even injure yourself. | Commit to exercising your lips every day. Ensure that your lips are well-hydrated. Blow a kiss. Smile and kiss 5 times. Smile with your lips folded inward. Do 10 lip presses. Pretend to rinse with mouthwash. Make an exaggerated duck face. Breath out. Pretend to blow out a candle. Take a break. |
One of the most effective steps you can take to eliminate skunk smell inside is ventilating the house and getting fresh air circulating. Open all the windows in the house, turn on the kitchen and bathroom vents, turn on ceiling fans, and use standing or oscillating fans to move the air. If you have multiple fans, set up one inside in front of a window to blow in fresh air from outside, and set up another at a different window to blow stinky air from the house out. In a large bucket, mix together a cleaning solution of one part bleach and nine parts water. Put on gloves, dip a sponge in the solution, and wring out the excess. You can use the solution on hard surfaces inside your home, including linoleum floors, stone counters, concrete, and wood floors. Use the sponge to scrub patio areas, fences, decks, and exterior walls. Use only minimal amounts of liquid on wood floors, and rinse the floors with plain water after applying the bleach solution. Only use this mixture on color-fast surfaces. Don't use this solution to clean furniture, fabrics, people, or pets. In a large bucket, combine a gallon (3.8 L) of vinegar and 1 cup (235 ml) of liquid dish soap. Stir the mixture to combine the liquids, and transfer the solution to a spray bottle. Apply generous amounts of the solution to affected areas of the grass, shrubs, bushes, trees, and plants. Steam cleaning is the best way to clean carpeting, drapery, and furniture that's been affected by skunk oil. The detergent will help to break up the oil and eliminate the smell, and the steam will rinse the oil from the fabric. Steam cleaners can often be rented from grocery or hardware stores if you don't have one of your own. Vinegar is great at absorbing odors, so you can use it to help remove any lingering skunk smell that is still in the house. Fill shallow bowls with vinegar and place the bowls near affected areas, such as carpeting and furniture. Leave the bowls out for one to two days, and discard the vinegar when the smell is gone. | Open windows and turn on fans and vents. Use diluted bleach to clean hard surfaces inside and out. Spray the garden and lawn with a vinegar and dish soap solution. Steam clean carpets, drapes, and furniture. Place bowls of vinegar around the house to absorb skunk odors. |
Roll them into crumbs, using a rolling pin. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of crumbs when finished. If you don't have a rolling pin, get creative. A can of cooking spray or a bottle of wine (or heck, a shoe) gets the job done. So does the food processor, for the record. Don't scorch it! You need all of it to keep your crust together. Blend until the texture resembles coarse meal. It should be one uniform consistency after a minute or so of mixing. If you'd like, add the nutmeg, cinnamon, or allspice at this step. Just a generous sprinkling or two will do! Voila! Your homemade graham cracker pie crust. But as you probably know, you could just also buy a pre-made one from the store -- but where's the fun in that? Try to make the crust about 1/8 inch (1/3 cm) evenly all around. If the crumb mixture won't stick properly, adding a tablespoon of water to the mix will help. Make sure there are no gaps or holes in the crust! Then remove the crust from the oven and refrigerate until well chilled. You need the time to prepare the filling anyway. | Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC. Put the graham crackers in a plastic bag. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Combine graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a pie pan. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes. |
These are a major source of dust that are often overlooked in the home. DVD players, stereos, video game consoles, and other electronic gadgets can attract a lot of dust. Unplug the equipment before dusting. You can swipe a microfiber cloth over all sides of these surfaces to remove dust. If there is any dust in cracks and crevices of larger machines, use a long-handled dusting wand to remove. In addition to dusting off the surface of these devices, check for dust around them. Vacuum dust from along cords and vents, as a lot of dust tends to gather in these places. Some people may use compressed air to get dust out of electronics. This may be safe for some electronics, but you should always read the manufacturer's instructions first. Compressed air may be too strong for certain electronic devices. If you have kids, or collect plush toys as hobby, these can be a major source of dust. As regular machine washing can cause wear and tear to toys, there's a simple way to remove dust without throwing them in with the laundry. Baking soda can actually draw out soil and dust from these items. Put all toys into a large plastic bag. If you have a lot of toys, you may need more than one. Pour one cup of baking soda into the bag. Tie the top of the bag and shake it well. Take the bag outside. Remove the toys one by one, and shake them off as you go to remove any clumps of baking soda. Dust under large appliances can actually be a major health concern. In addition to dust, other debris can gather, attracting bugs and mice. Move the appliances away from the wall and unplug them. Use a slightly damp sponge mop and mop along the corners of the wall, removing dust and debris. Wipe the remainder of the floor with hot, soapy water. Press the appliance back against the wall and plug it back in. Remove dust from the corners of cabinets. These are other areas that are often neglected as they're difficult to reach. You can use a makeup brush or a paint brush to sweep dust out of these areas. Then, remove the dust you swept with a microfiber cloth. Vents can cause a buildup of dust in the air, so it should be removed. You can use a soft-brush vacuum attachment or an electrostatic mop to remove dust from these places. Run the mop or the vacuum over the vents, drawing out any dust. Wipe down the vent with a damp microfiber cloth. If there are any removable filters, such as an air conditioning filter, remove it and wash it in warm, soap water. Let it dry before putting it back in place. You should first place a drop cloth or newspapers on the floor around the lamp. A lot of built up dust will fall off of the ceiling fan. Take a damp paper towel and a step stool. Stand on top of the stool and gently wipe down the built up dust on the fan's blades. Make sure the device is turned off first. This is one case where a mild cleanser should be applied to a microfiber cloth, as the dust will likely be stuck on. Wet your cloth with a mild cleanser and gently wipe off the remaining dust on the fan's blades. | Dust off electronics. Get dust off of plush toys. Remove dust behind appliances. Get dust out of vents. Eliminate dust on a ceiling fan. |
On the end of the fish tape that you just pulled out from under the carpet, there should be a hook which you can attach to your cable. It may be helpful to use a bit of tape to secure the cable to the end of the fish tape. If you are using a tape measure instead, try using duct tape to attach your cable to the end of the measuring tape. Be sure the cable is securely attached to the fish tape or measuring tape so that you don't lose the cable underneath the carpet and need to start over. This should pull the cable under the carpet along the path that you made using the the fish tape. Do not stop until you have pulled the cable all the way through the desired path. Apply the same method if you're using a tape measure. Your cable should now run along your desired path underneath your carpet! You can now hook the cable up as you please. If you had to loosen your carpet liner to lift up the carpet, retighten it by hitting it gently with a mallet or hammer. In pulling the carpet out, you may have also loosened nails in the floor. Use the hammer or mallet to gently tap on the carpeted area as well, to ensure that the nails are set back in place. | Attach the cable to the fish tape. Pull the tape back through the carpet by rewinding the fish tape reel. Detach the cable from the fish tape. Reattach carpet liner if necessary. |
The turnover rate formula is (Employee separations for the period) / (Average number of employees during the period). Some businesses use the word “termination” instead of separation. Both terms refer to a worker leaving the company. Separations can be voluntary or involuntary. A voluntary separation refers to an employee who retires or resigns. In both instances, the worker is making the decision to leave. For example, if Bob is 65 years old and decides to retire, his departure his considered a voluntary separation. When employees are dismissed, that action is considered an involuntary separation. A layoff is also categorized as an involuntary separation event. For example, if Joe is dismissed from the firm after a series of poor performance reviews, his departure is considered an involuntary separation Most businesses calculate the turnover rate at least annually. You can calculate the rate for a shorter period of time, such as a fiscal quarter (3 months). Assume that your total number of workers is 1,000 on January 1st. By December 31 of the same year, the total is 1,200. Your total employee separations for the year is 50. Your average number of employees for the year is (1,000 + 1,200)/ 2 = 1,100 workers. Your turnover rate is (50 separations) / (1,100 average number of workers) = 4.6% (with rounding). That comparison will help you assess how well you supervise and manage employees. The turnover rate also has a big impact on your costs. Say, for example, that you manage a fast food restaurant. This industry normally sees a 30% annual turnover rate. You determine that your restaurant has a 15% turnover rate for the year. Your rate is much lower than the industry average. The lower rate is an indication that you’re managing your staff effectively. If the restaurant had a 50% turnover rate, you need to find out why. If your rate is higher than the industry average, you may not be managing or selecting workers effectively. Your turnover rate is higher than expected. Something is not working properly and that issue needs to be addressed. Workers leave your firm for different reasons. If you know why people are leaving your firm, you may be able to take steps to reduce your rate of turnover. Reducing the turnover rate can save you time and money. If the 50 separations in the example are dismissals, they may occur throughout the year. There may not be a specific event that drives dismissals, however there is sometimes a specific cause, such as hiring under-qualified workers. You'll need to analyze the problem before coming to a conclusion. This is also true of resignations. While you can't control retirements, you can take steps to reduce dismissals and resignations. Analyze how you hire, manage, and counsel your employees. See if you can make changes to reduce turnover. The 50 separations could be due to a single layoff due to lost business. Losing business may be a sales and marketing issue instead of a human resources issue. In this case, the changes you need to make are not related closely to managing people. | Learn the turnover rate formula. Calculate turnover for your firm. Compare your turnover rate with the rates in your industry. Analyze the reasons why people leave the company. |
Punning is all about plays on words, or, to phrase it another way, about making jokes that connect things not obviously connected. Thinking in this way and seeing those connections, however, is rarely natural, and must be trained through effort. To train your mind to connect unrelated topics and be more aware of opportunities for pun, you might: (1) Make one list of things you've experienced throughout the day and another list of things you've heard about from the news, other media, or conversation.(2) Between the two lists, try to draw a connection between the first item on each. Then draw a connection between the second items.(3) Continue relating items until one, or both, lists are exhausted. Making a list can help with this practice, though you can do it in your head any time you like. Take an event that has happened to you recently and consider it in terms of another, unrelated event. For example: "I went out to eat seafood last night. It was rough. I've never had to work so hard at a restaurant in my life! When I reached into a dish of clams, I think I pulled a mussel." "Every day, I walk my dog. And every day, when we walk by this hot dog joint, he just goes crazy! I guess that's what they mean when they say dogs are territorial." While you may have just met the person you are speaking with, it's likely that within a few minutes you'll have some information about him, his family, and his background. In other cases you might know the person you are talking to quite well, which can turn into ammunition for your puns. Keep these things in mind, and when trying to make a pun, see if you can work this information into your joke. Knowing a little about guitars, you might make a pun on guitar names with your more musical friends. For example: "Did you hear about the woman on trial for beating her husband with his guitar collection? The judge asked her, 'First offender?' She said, 'No, first a Gibson! Then a Fender!' " It's true, you can love a thing too much, and if this is the case with your romance with puns, you might want to choose your punning moments carefully. Unless you are a pun genius, the people around you may become annoyed or frustrated at constant punning. You may want to postpone making a pun until you have an exceptionally good one, like comedian Colin Mochrie, who said: "Today, well-known mob hitman Johnny Two-Shoes admitted that he was once hired to kill a cow in a rice field using only two small porcelain figurines. Police reports indicate that this is the only known incident of a Knick-Knack Paddy Whack." | Connect unrelated concepts. Use your real life experiences. Utilize your background knowledge. Execute your puns without being excessive. |
Speak slowly and clearly. Don't mumble. Think (quickly) about what you’re going to say before you say it. Remember that calls may be monitored and recorded. If English is your second language and you find customers have difficulty understanding you, consider taking English as a Second Language classes. You can find in-person and online classes. Some online resources are free to use. Stay friendly at all times. Don't be negative, condescending or confrontational, regardless of what the customer says. Use formalities and an upbeat tone of voice. Try saying, “Please,” “Thank you,” “You’re welcome,” and “I’m sorry to hear that.” Don't take anything customers tell you personally, and don't tell customers to “calm down.” Provide such customers with empathy and a solution. After the call, take a few seconds to breathe if you can, smile and move on to the next call. One of the most important traits of a good call center agent is the ability to stay calm under pressure. Try saying, “We truly appreciate your feedback,” “I’ll do my best to assist you,” and other pleasantries, using the customer's name often. To the customer, you are a representative of the company who's speaking on the phone. They won't always be respectful and may even seem to blame you for their issue with the company. Ask questions that have “yes” or “no” answers. Steer the conversation back to its focus as needed. Avoid personal topics or comments about the weather unless you need to kill time while something loads on your end. If you need to leave work and the call isn't resolved, try saying, “This sounds like this is something my colleague can help you with.” Pay attention to detail. Don't assume you know what customers need before they finish explaining the issue. Make sure that customers are satisfied as best you can before you terminate the call. Customers report that only half of call center agents address their concerns with an appropriate answer. Repeating the customer's problem back to them can help convey to them that you understand their concerns. Find out when a call should be transferred, for instance, to a supervisor or manager. Ask your supervisor under what circumstances should you transfer a call elsewhere. Recognize if the caller has an issue you are unable to resolve yourself. Then advise the customer in a positive way that you’re going to transfer the call. For example, if the customer is specifically requesting a rebate, and you are unable to issue one, you may need to transfer the call. Instead of saying “I don't handle that,” try saying, “[Person or department] can help you with that.” | Develop your communication skills. Be polite. Handle upset customers. Shorten excessive conversation. Make a good impression. Transfer the call if necessary. |
Your doctor will do another STD test to confirm your positive results. They'll take a sterile sample to make sure it's properly tested. After the test, discuss your results with your doctor. You may be able to get free STD testing at your local health clinic or Planned Parenthood. If you have insurance, it may cover your STD test. If your results are positive, you'll need to treat your infection. Many STDs are completely curable, but diseases like HIV and herpes will need lifelong management. Talk to your doctor about the treatment you need, then take your medication as directed. You'll likely receive an oral medication, but you might also receive a cream. If you have questions about your treatment, talk to your doctor. Try not to panic if you have an STD. Treatment will help you recover or live a normal life. Sometimes an STD test can produce a false-negative result, so it's best to see your doctor if you're having symptoms. They'll do a different STD test under sterile circumstances to find out if you have an STD. This will help you get a more definitive result. Tell your doctor that you're concerned that you have an STD. Even if your results come back negative, you may have a different medical condition. If you're at risk for STDs, it's best to get tested often. At a minimum, take an STD test at least once a year to make sure you're healthy. If you notice symptoms, get tested sooner. You should also get tested regularly if you're sharing needles. | See your doctor if your test results are positive. Get medical treatment from your doctor if you have an STD. Talk to your doctor if you have STD symptoms but test negative. Do an STD test annually if you're having sex with multiple partners. |
Many programs will install extensions that start up with your computer. They are designed to provide quick access to that program, but too many can significantly increase your startup time. The icons here are programs that have started up with your computer. Click the arrow (Double Arrow) on the left to expand and see all the icons. The method for removing individual programs varies, but in general right-clicking on the icon will bring up a menu. In this menu, there may be an option to remove it from the startup. If not, there is usually an Options, Preferences, or Tools menu where you can adjust the startup settings. Some programs will not appear in the notification area, but still start when the system does. To remove unseen programs, go to the Start menu and type "msconfig". Select programs you don't want to start and click Disable. This will prevent them from starting with Windows. Be sure that you know what you are disabling; you can disable critical Windows services in this screen that can keep Windows from functioning properly. | Remove unnecessary programs from startup. Look in the notification area in the bottom-right corner of the desktop. Select the programs that you don’t need at startup. Remove unseen programs. |
You must meet the following criteria before you can use Family Link: Your kid must be under 13 years old. You can also just create a Google Account for a sub-13-year-old if you want to use Family Link for a teenager. Your kid's phone or tablet must use Android Nougat (Android 7.0) or higher. You must have a Google Account. You must live in a supported area. Supported areas include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States. Be sure to do this on the Android from which you want to control another Android, not on the Android on which you want to block porn. Open the Google Play Store, then do the following: Tap the search bar. Type in family link Tap Google Family Link Tap INSTALL Tap ACCEPT when prompted. Tap OPEN in the Google Play Store, or tap the Family Link app icon. The Family Link app will open to the introduction screen. This icon is at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will take you to the beginning of the Family Link setup process. You'll see this option at the bottom of the screen. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. In order to set up Family Link on your Android, you'll have to select the correct answers by doing the following in the lower-right corner of the screen: Tap YES Tap YES Tap YES, I AGREE This will take you to the account creation section. Unfortunately, even if your kid already has a Google Account, you'll have to create a new one for them. Do the following: Enter your kid's name and tap NEXT Enter your kid's date of birth and tap NEXT Enter an email address for your kid and tap NEXT Enter a password for your kid and tap NEXT twice. Check the "I agree" box, then tap AGREE Enter your card details for the $0.01 confirmation transaction, then tap ACCEPT Tap NEXT twice, then follow the on-screen instructions to set up your kid's phone with Family Link. Once you've finished adding the kid's phone to Family Link, you can proceed. Each Android phone comes with a certain set of pre-installed apps; once you're finished setting up Family Link, you'll be prompted to allow or block each app before the setup process is complete. Blocking apps such as Google Play Music will help moderate the content that your kid can access. Apps like YouTube and Android Pay are blocked by default as you must be over 13 years old to use them. Like most Android phones, your kid's phone most likely has up to three built-in browsers: Google Chrome, Google Search, and a stock "Web" or "Internet" browser. You can enable SafeSearch—a filter which blocks pornography—by doing the following for each browser: Select the app in question (e.g., Google Chrome). Tap Permissions Find and tap the SafeSearch option. Once you're done with the setup process, your child will have an Android phone that cannot access pornography, mature content, or unapproved apps without your explicit permission. | Make sure that you qualify to use Family Link. Download the Family Link app on your Android. Open Family Link. Tap three times. Tap GET STARTED. Tap START. Answer the questions. Tap NEXT twice. Create a Google Account for your kid. Connect the kid's phone to your Family Link account. Change app permissions. Enable SafeSearch for browsers. Finish setting up Family Link. |
You should never bribe a child to get them to do what you want. This teaches them a terrible behavior, which is that listening to you is negotiable. There will be many times when the temptation is strong but you should do whatever you can not to give in. Sometimes this means letting your child throw a tantrum in a grocery store and that's okay. The other customers will have a rough few minutes and go on with their lives but your child will learn good behavior for a lifetime. For example, when they throw a fit in the store about wanting a candy bar, don't say that they can have cake when they get home if they stop crying. All this does is teach them that if they cry at the store, they'll quickly earn themselves a treat. When your child does do something bad, do not give them attention for that behavior. This teaches them that in order to get your attention, they need to be naughty. Instead of acknowledging this behavior, even to yell at them, ignore them. When paired with hugs, kisses, and attention for good behavior, your child will quickly learn to behave. A bad example would be: grabbing their hands and yelling at them for doing something wrong or making them sit next to you for misbehaving at church. Instead, completely ignore them when they start throwing a tantrum. If you're at home put them in another room and then close the door. It doesn't need to be locked or slammed, it just needs to break contact. This will show the child that yelling is not the way to get your attention. Remember that to your toddler, the world is very big and pretty much 24/7 stress. Imagine how you feel when your boss makes a major change to how things work in your office. Now multiply that times thirty and imagine it happening every day for years. That's what it's like for your toddler. You have to be understanding and try not to overwhelm them with too many changes at once. Introduce schedule, lifestyle, and home changes gradually. You should also try to keep to a routine. When you have a routine, your child knows what to expect as is better able to handle small and gradual changes, like learning to use the toilet. For example, don't start potty training the same week they start at a new pre-school. In fact, waiting as much as a month before making another change can be necessary. Wait until they seem comfortable with one change before making another. If you have older children, you may be frustrated that your toddler doesn't do what the older child does or did. However, it's important to remember that your toddler hasn't learned those behaviors yet and won't be ready for them for awhile. Be ready to accommodate and work with their individual needs. For example, your toddler will probably need to have a different bedtime routine than an older child. They will probably wake up earlier and should not be expected to quietly entertain themselves on a weekend morning while you try to sleep in. Another common trigger for tantrums in toddlers are issues with stimulation. When they get bored, they don't have the mental ability that adults do to keep themselves entertained. Be understanding of this and try to find ways to keep them stimulated while you're out and away from the toys that usually keep them occupied. Keep a favored toy only for boredom emergencies, when you know you're both going to be stuck for awhile. This will keep your child entertained. You want to avoid making them overstimulated too. Too much stimulation, especially right before bed, can be a bit much for them and lead to breakdowns. Having a bunch of your friends over, making a major scheduling change, or even letting them watch TV can leave your little one feeling lost. | Do not bribe your child. Do not give them attention for bad behavior. Do not overwhelm them. Do not hold them to expectations for an older child. Avoid leaving them under stimulated. |
Before you remove your lens, add a few drops of sterile saline or artificial tears to each eye. This will hydrate and lubricate your eyes as well as the lenses, which will allow for easier removal. Position yourself low over a flat surface, such as over the top of your dresser or bathroom counter. This will ensure your contacts don't end up on the floor. Next, look straight ahead into a mirror so you can see your eyes. Press one index finger in between the top and bottom eyelash line. The should be the center of your contact lens, which will trap it under finger. Use the index finger of your opposite hand to pull up your upper eyelid. Move your top index finger holding the eyelid down toward your bottom lid. The result should be that the contact pops away from your eye. Use the middle finger on the hand with the contact to pull your lower eyelid down. Look up and carefully slide the contact down your eye, then pluck it out. Gently rub the contact with solution — use two to three drops and rub for about 10 seconds on each side. This will loosen proteins and debris that are stuck to the lens, improving comfort and longevity of the lens. Then, drop the contact in the waiting solution container. Even if the solution you use says it is "no rub," you should not skip this step. Repeat the same method on your other eye. If that method didn't work for you, you can try the catching method. Lower yourself over a surface to ensure that the contact won't fall to the floor. Look down and place one hand under your eye to catch the contact. With the other hand, take your index and middle finger and pull at the side of your eye away from your nose, then blink. Once you blink, the contact should fall out into your hand. You may find it easiest to pull outward on just the upper lid instead of both. Repeat on the other side. If your hard contacts are unable to be removed through other methods, a tool called a suction cup (known as a DMV) can be used to help with removal. The tool adheres to the contact and uses suction to pull it out of the eye. Only use a suction cup if you can visibly see the contact in your eye. To use, moisten the center of suction cup with sterile saline solution. Looking straight ahead, apply the suction cup to the center of your contact. Gently move the suction from side to side until it adheres to the contact and it is removed. Place the contact in the solution and repeat on the other eye. Issues with your eye can cause serious, long-term effects. Seek medical attention right away if you spot warning signs such as: The inability to remove the contact from your eye An embedded contact inside your eye Abnormal vision Pain, redness, or discomfort after the contact has been removed | Get yourself ready. Position your fingers. Remove the lens. Try the catch method. Use the suction cup method. Know when to call for help. |
It's important to express your feelings as personally as possible so that your partner can get the closure that he or she needs. Avoid breaking with a text message or using online messaging. These forms of communication are much less personal than a phone call or a video chat, and your partner may not be able to get the closure that he or she needs. If you've been with someone for a long time, it may seem callous and anti-climactic to break up over text. Avoid posting the breakup publicly on social media like Twitter or Facebook. This may come across as passive-aggressive, and your partner may retaliate publicly. Set a time and a medium for the conversation. This will prepare him or her for a serious conversation, and it will give you impetus to actually go through with the break-up. For example, send a message: "Are you around for a phone call this evening at eight? There's something that I need to talk to you about." If you have a regularly-scheduled "Skype date" or evening phone call, consider breaking the news during this time. "We need to talk" is near-universal code for "There's something wrong with this relationship." If you prime your partner with these words before the break-up conversation, he or she may go into the call with an inkling of what is to come. If you have been having trouble in your relationship for a while, he or she may even expect it. Get it over with. Say, "I hate to do this over the phone, but I need to say what I feel. This relationship isn't working for me, and I want to break up." Lay out your reasons for ending the relationship. Be gentle and kind, but do not compromise. Speak honestly and speak from the heart. For example: "I can't handle the distance any more. It's eating me up and splitting me apart inside. You're a wonderful person, and I hope that you find someone who can give you what you need--but I can't be that person." For example: "I don't see us winding up in the same city within the near future, and I don't want to keep pouring time and energy into something that isn't going anywhere." This is especially important when you aren't breaking up in person. Do not make the break-up sound like a deal or a suggestion. Be sure of your resolve and be clear in your intentions. Try to keep your explanation short and simple. The longer you linger, and the more you say, the more complicated the break-up may become. Words can tangle. Try to avoid an argument. Don't accuse your partner of anything, and don't lay blame. Explain that the break-up is about you and your inability to stay emotionally invested in this relationship. Be patient and empathetic. Let your partner speak his or her side of the story, and listen. Stay on the line for as long as it takes to help your now-ex along the path to closure. Be aware that he or she may not find peace immediately, depending on how emotionally invested he or she is in the relationship. When there is nothing more to say: hang up. It's over. Consider mailing a box of things, or giving the items to a mutual friend to deliver. Tell your partner how you plan to return their things, and be sure to follow through. This is a kind gesture, and it may give your partner some peace of mind to know that they'll be getting their possessions back. Get this over with as soon as possible. This will help you both move on from the break-up. If you procrastinate, you will only feel worse about returning the things later on. | Consider breaking up with a phone call or a video chat, if you can't break up in person. Tell your partner that you need to talk. Make the call and initiate the conversation. Be firm. Give your partner closure. Return any of your partner's possessions that you're holding. |
Even if you have mentioned the problem to your landlord or HOA verbally, write a letter or send an email specifically stating what is going on, along with any steps that have been taken so far in an attempt to correct it. Not only will this let them know the details, it will also serve as proof later on if you do go to court. Print out your log of incidents to include with your letter or attach it to the email. Some organizations or boards may have an official process for submitting complaints so check with someone in charge to find out if that's necessary. If you already tried to talk to your neighbor (or if you don't feel comfortable doing so), request that your landlord or HOA handle the issue. They have more governing power and authority so they're typically more effective in resolving problems faster. Especially in apartment complexes, management companies often actually prefer that you let them address bad behavior. They have processes in place for residents who violate rules which may include eviction or termination of a contract. This helps avoid any awkwardness that you feel confronting a neighbor multiple times. After all, you do have to live with them! Threats, physical violence, erratic behavior, or even a refusal to turn down the music at 3 a.m. all warrant a call to the local police station. They'll come assess the situation and, if need be, make an arrest. A police visit may scare your neighbor into stopping their bullying behavior. Unless it truly is an emergency (like you’re being attacked), call the non-emergency phone number instead of 911. Find the number on your police department's website. | Notify your landlord or homeowners association of the issue in writing. Ask your landlord or HOA to intervene on your behalf. Call the police to drop by if you’re feeling unsafe or need immediate help. |
In today's busy world, you're encouraged to go, go, go all the time. When your electronics are on, your brain is always listening for the next email, the next text message, or the next notification. Turning them off gives you a chance to step out of the rat race for a little while and focus on your own spiritual well-being. Try unplugging for an hour each day or set aside one day each week where you turn the electronics off. Incorporate deep breathing techniques into your daily routine. Try one when you wake up or when you're feeling stressed throughout the day. Deep breathing techniques help you clear your mind, center yourself, and de-stress. Plus, you can practice them almost any time during the day, as it only takes a minute or so to run through one. For a simple technique, close your eyes and breathe in while you count to 4 in your head. Hold your breath for 4 counts and then breathe out to the count of 4. Wait 4 counts before you breathe in again and repeat the process. Meditating when you first wake up can help you start your day with less stress, as you'll feel more centered, relaxed, and spiritual. You can also take meditation breaks throughout the day to return yourself to that clear state of mind. Try a simple meditation first. Sit down somewhere you're comfortable and close your eyes or lower your eyes to the floor. Check in with yourself while you take a few deep breaths. Feel any pains and aches you have in your body and acknowledge any emotions you might be feeling. Now, focus on what your body can feel. Think about the weight of your body in the chair or on the floor, the cool or warm air surrounding you, the feel of the carpet or clothing on your skin, and anything else you can feel. Try to keep your mind focused on just being aware, not drifting off into thoughts. When one pops up, just acknowledge and gently push it aside to go back to the feelings in your body. You could also try prayer as a part of your religious tradition if you have one. Look for classes in your area. Check local yoga studios, your parks and rec department, and your local gym for classes. Sometimes, even libraries will offer these classes. If you don't have the time or energy to go to a special class, try exploring yoga at home through videos or online tutorials. Yoga can help you destress, focus your mind, and feel more centered in your life. You can also try other types of classes that get your body moving and focus on centering the mind, such as tai chi. While you likely won't be able to go on a hike in the mountains each day, just spending a little time outside in any natural environment you can find can be beneficial. It can draw you back to your body and help you find your center. Find any place in which you can connect to nature, from your backyard to a small neighborhood park or an office courtyard. When you're outside, take in the environment. Focus on the warmth of the sun or the cool breeze against your skin. Take in the bright green of the trees or the light tan of winter grass. Expressing gratitude helps you be satisfied with what you have in your life instead of always wanting more. Practicing daily gratitude is a spiritual practice across many faith traditions. Try acknowledging something you're thankful for right when you get up and when you go to bed. Let people in your life know when you're thankful for them and the things they do. It's helpful to say your gratitude out loud at times! Write 3-5 things you're thankful for each day in a journal. | Practice stillness by unplugging from electronics. Work on deep breathing techniques. Incorporate meditation into your daily life. Take a yoga class. Spend time outside in a natural environment. Acknowledge and express gratitude on a daily basis. |
If you want to talk about the current action of seeing something, you'll use the present indicative tense of the verb ver. This is probably the conjugation you'll use most often. Yo veo: I see. For example, you might say "veo al gato" or "I see the cat." Tú ves: You see. Él/ella/usted ve: He/she/you see. Nosotros/-as vemos: We see. Vosotros/-as veis: You all see. Ellos/ellas/ustedes ven: They/you all see. In Spanish, the preterite tense is used for actions that have taken place entirely in the past. Ver is irregular in the preterite tense because there are no accent marks. The accent naturally falls on the correct syllable. Yo vi: I saw. Tú viste: You saw. For example, you might say "viste al gato ayer" to mean "you saw the cat yesterday." Él/ella/usted vio: He/she/you saw. Nosotros/-as vimos: We saw. Vosotros/-as visteis: You all saw. Ellos/ellas/ustedes vieron: They/you all saw. In Spanish, the future indicative tense is only used if whatever you're talking about is something you are certain will be seen in the future, usually at a known time and place. Yo veré: I will see. Tu verás: You will see. Él/ella/usted verá: He/she/you will see. Nosotros/-as veremos: We will see. For example, you might say "veríamos al gato de mañana" or "we will see the cat tomorrow." Vosotros/-as veréis: You all will see. Ellos/ellas/ustedes verán: They/you all will see. The conditional indicative tense is used in Spanish if you want to talk about something you definitely will see provided something else happens first. Yo vería [si]: I will see [if]. Tú verías [si]: You will see [if]. Él/ella/usted vería [si]: He/she/you will see [if]. For example, you might say "ella verá al gato si camina allí" to mean "she will see the cat if she walks there." Nosotros/-as veríamos [si]: We will see [if]. Vosotros/-as veríais [si]: You all will see [if]. Ellos/ellas/ustedes verían [si]: They/you all will see [if]. | Start with the present indicative tense. Use the preterite indicative for past actions. Reserve the future indicative for something guaranteed. Express a possible sighting with the conditional indicative. |
Your cat should be completely healthy before you begin feeding her a homemade diet. Take your cat to the veterinarian for a thorough examination. You should also show the diet and recipes to a certified animal nutritionist to make sure they provide all the nutrients your cat needs. The veterinarian can help you locate a certified animal nutritionist in your area or you can find one online. When you grind and freeze raw cat food, this reduces the amount of taurine available to the cat. You'll need to supplement this amino acid to prevent major eye and cardiac problems. Recognize that a taurine deficiency doesn't show up immediately. Instead, it will take a few years, but by then the damage may be irreversible. Ask the animal nutrition expert to recommend a specific dosage for your cat. Any time you handle raw food, you need to wash your hands frequently and safely store the meat. This is important to prevent salmonella poisoning. Always use fresh meat, never meat that looks like it's starting to go bad. This can increase the risk of disease. Handling raw meat when pregnant can increase your risk for toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease. Wash your hands frequently or wear gloves when handling meat. If you're concerned about the nutrition of a raw diet, understand that no nutrients are lost by preparing raw food rather than cooking it for your pet. Depending on what meat you choose to use, you may have a hard time finding high-quality meat. While it might be easy to buy a whole chicken from your grocery store, you may need to seek out a local farmer or butcher to get organ meat. If you can only find whole chicken to use, only grind up and offer bones that are small. However, if you include bones that are too large, your cat will simply avoid them. Just make sure not to cook the bones, which can cause them to splinter and damage your cat's digestive system. Fortunately, pre-made mixes of ground raw meat are increasingly available in refrigerated and frozen sections of pet stores. All you need to do is thaw and add supplements to the meat. | Get your cat examined. Be prepared to supplement. Practice safe food handling. Purchase the meat. |
If you are worried that your child is interacting with a predator, your first step is to talk to your child. Make it clear that you are worried, not angry. Ask your child questions to determine what is going on. For example, you could say, "Being online seems like it is really controlling your mood lately. Is there some reason for that?" You could also say, "I'm concerned about your safety. Let's go over the ground rules for staying safe online again." Remind your child that they can trust you. Explain that you are just looking out for their best interests. Make sure your child knows the warning signs of a predator. They also need to know never to share personal information. If you suspect that an online predator is targeting someone in your home, you can check your computer. Make sure that you have security software installed. This can help protect your computer from spyware and viruses. Run a security scan to see if any programs have been added to your computer without your knowledge. Check for suspicious downloads. Look to see if there is any concerning new material on your computer, such as pornography. Make sure to regularly inspect all of the computers in your house. Don't forget laptops and tablets. This resource is mandated by Congress. You can contact the tipline 24/7 to report suspected incidents of abuse. You can report inappropriate sexual advances and any distribution of unsolicited sexual material. Go to the website at www.cybertipline.com You can also call 1-800-843-5678 Many online predators have been convicted of a sexual offense. The sex offender registry is public information. Check your area to see if a potential sexual predator lives in your community. Family Watchdog is a site that allows parents to check their area for registered sex offenders. Enter your address to determine if anyone in your area is registered. You should also check the address for your child's school, and other frequently visited areas. If you or someone you know is concerned that you are being targeted by an online predator, you should report it. Contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to make a report. You can reach that agency at 1800TheMissing. You can also contact the FBI to make a report. If you are concerned about immediate danger, contact your local police department. Ask for an officer to come to your home to take a report. | Talk to your child. Check your computer. Contact the CyberTipline. Check the sex offender registry. Contact the authorities. |
A corrupted or malicious app is the most common reason for Android phones or tablets to boot into Safe Mode. If your Android had never booted into Safe Mode until you installed a certain app, that app is probably the reason. Uninstalling bad apps can be a bit of a trial-and-error process, so start with any apps which load immediately when your Android starts up (e.g., Home Screen widgets). You can check that the app you're uninstalling is bad by looking it up online to see whether or not other users have experienced the same problem. Tap the Settings app icon, which is in the App Drawer. You can also swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications shade and then tap the Settings gear there. You'll find this in the middle of the Settings page. On some Androids, you'll tap Apps & notifications instead. Tap the app that you want to uninstall. Its page will open. You may have to scroll down to find the app. On some Androids, you may have to tap App info before proceeding. It's near the top of the page. You'll tap DISABLE instead if the app is a system app. Doing so will remove the app from your Android. Again, you'll tap DISABLE if the app is a system app. . When the Android finishes restarting, Safe Mode should be turned off again. | Make sure you know which app is causing trouble. Open your Android's Settings. Scroll down and tap Apps. Select the app. Tap UNINSTALL. Tap UNINSTALL when prompted. Restart your Android |
In this work, we propose the Sparse Deep Scattering Croisé Network a novel architecture based on the Deep Scattering Network.The DSN is achieved by cascading wavelet transform convolutions with a complex modulus and a time-invariant operator.We extend this work by first,crossing multiple wavelet family transforms to increase the feature diversity while avoiding any learning.Thus providing a more informative latent representation and benefit from the development of highly specialized wavelet filters over the last decades.Beside, by combining all the different wavelet representations, we reduce the amount of prior information needed regarding the signals at hand.Secondly, we develop an optimal thresholding strategy for over-complete filter banks that regularizes the network and controls instabilities such as inherent non-stationary noise in the signal.Our systematic and principled solution sparsifies the latent representation of the network by acting as a local mask distinguishing between activity and noise.Thus, we propose to enhance the DSN by increasing the variance of the scattering coefficients representation as well as improve its robustness with respect to non-stationary noise.We show that our new approach is more robust and outperforms the DSN on a bird detection task. | We propose to enhance the Deep Scattering Network in order to improve control and stability of any given machine learning pipeline by proposing a continuous wavelet thresholding scheme |
Sometimes anxiety can actually be a symptom of some other illness. Therefore, your doctor should check you out first. For instance, psychological symptoms can be a symptom of a neurological problem. They can also be the result of a medication you're taking. Though it may be embarrassing to you to talk about how pervasive your anxiety is, your doctor needs to know the full extent of the problem. In fact, it might be helpful if you keep a journal of when you are having negative thoughts and the results, such as it stopped you from enjoying the moment or from going on an outing. Once your regular doctor checks you out, she will often recommend you see a psychiatrist, since psychiatrists are more qualified to prescribe psychiatric drugs. Therefore, if your doctor doesn't make a recommendation, ask about seeing a psychiatrist. Like you did with your regular doctor, you'll need to describe your symptoms thoroughly. You'll also need to be able to talk about their effect on your life. You need to be comfortable enough to talk freely about your symptoms. If the psychiatrist you see at first is not a good fit, don't be afraid to find another one. You need to approach this topic delicately, since the doctor may become suspicious if she thinks you came in just to get this medication; as noted, Xanax is often abused. However, it doesn't hurt to ask for what you want. For instance, you could say, "I've heard Xanax and other drugs like it can help with anxiety. Would that be an option for me?" Never lead with this question with any doctor. Talk about your problems first, to help establish that you really do need it. Another option is to ask for Xanax as a sleep aid in relation to anxiety. Some people take a very small dose before bedtime to help them sleep. Once again, never lead with a request for the prescription. First, describe how you have trouble sleeping due to racing thoughts or anxiety, then move on to asking if Xanax could be a possible solution. | Talk to your regular doctor about your anxiety. Describe your symptoms thoroughly. Ask about a psychiatrist. Describe your symptoms to the psychiatrist. Ask for a prescription. Ask about Xanax as a sleep aid. |
Sauté in 1 tablespoon of oil. Reduce the heat and cook gently until the onions wilt, or appear transparent. Avoid browning or burning them. Mix well until all ingredients are properly combined. Make round patty shapes using a mold or your hands. Pat them flat or use the back of a fork. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil. Cook the patties in batches of 2 to 3 at a time. Cook each patty 2 minutes each side, or until the patties are golden brown. Keep adding oil for following batches as needed. to 200ºC/400ºF. Add the fried Krabby patties to the oven for a 10 minute bake. Serve with a mix 1 cup of mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons of ketchup together or serve mayonnaise and ketchup separately. | Place the chopped onions and celery into a skillet or frying pan. Add the thyme. Mix the crabmeat, sauteed onions and celery, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Create patties from the mixture. Return to the skillet. Preheat the oven Remove and serve. |
There are 20,000 species of butterflies on the planet, with over 725 different species in North America alone. Before going out to look for caterpillars, you may want to do some research about which caterpillars are native to the area that you live. You can often find a list of native caterpillar or butterfly species on your state's official website. Try asking the librarian at your local library to help you locate books and periodicals that can help you identify native caterpillars in your area. You can find a list of state wildlife websites to help you find caterpillars here: https://www.fws.gov/offices/statelinks.html Once you have identified the types of caterpillars in your region, you can narrow down your search by what kind of caterpillar you’d like to have for a pet. Different kinds of caterpillars develop into different kinds of moths and butterflies, so you may choose one based on its caterpillar state, or on what type of butterfly you’d like to see emerge from the cocoon. Some caterpillars can be dangerous to touch. You may want to take that into account when choosing a type of caterpillar to start looking for. You may want to choose a species of caterpillar that you have ready access to a food source for. Caterpillars prefer leaves from their “host plant” to eat. Different kinds of caterpillars (and therefore butterflies) prefer to reside in different kinds of plants, so It's important that you choose what kind of caterpillar you’re looking for in order to know where to look. The plant a breed of butterfly prefers is called a “host plant.” Some examples of host plants for certain species of caterpillar are: Monarch butterfly caterpillars prefer milkweed plants. Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillars tend to reside in spicebush. Your best bet to find a Zebra Swallowtail caterpillar is in a Paw-Paw plant. Black Swallowtail caterpillars are commonly found in parsley, dill, or fennel plants. Luna moth caterpillars can be found in both walnut and sweet gum plants. Cecropia Moth, Viceroy or Red-Spotted Purple moth caterpillars can be found in cherry trees. Different caterpillars are more active at different points of the year, but nearly all caterpillars can be found in the Spring and Summer months. You will likely not be able to find caterpillars beyond the early stages of fall. Some caterpillars enter a state similar to hibernation throughout the colder months. Other caterpillars lay eggs that stay dormant until spring. It may not be easy to spot a caterpillar right away. Caterpillars often blend in with their environment as a defense mechanism against predators. One way to spot a plant that likely has caterpillars in it is to look for signs that a caterpillar has been feeding on a plant recently. Different kinds of caterpillars will leave different eating damage, so it's important to look for the type of damage caused by the caterpillar you’re looking for. You can find photographic examples of different caterpillar eating damage here: http://www.raisingbutterflies.org/finding-immatures/caterpillar-strip-patterns/ Caterpillars cling tightly to the leaves and branches they are on, so pulling on it could injure the caterpillar or even pull off its legs. Instead, place your hand, a leaf or twig in the path of the caterpillar and allow it to crawl onto it to transport them. Be careful not to touch fuzzy or spiny looking caterpillars, as the bristles you see may be a defense mechanism that can cause skin irritation. Always wash your hands after handling caterpillars. | Find out which caterpillars are native to your region. Determine which kind of caterpillar you’re looking for. Research the plants in your yard or area. Start your search in the spring. Look for caterpillar eating damage. Catch a caterpillar by letting it come to you. |
One all-too-tempting and common little lie is in filling in extra details to make a story more entertaining. It can be tempting to make it a bear that wandered into your campsite, rather than a raccoon, but you might be setting a precedent that opens up reasons and opportunities for more lies. Let the truth be the truth and be as honest as possible. " We've all been there, when someone asked something dreaded, like: "Do I look fat in this?" or "Is Santa Claus real?" Sometimes, we feel we must lie to make someone else feel better, or to lessen the blow or some uncomfortable truth, but the choice between being honest and lying isn't always a choice between A and B. Emphasize the positive. Shift the focus away from what, in all honesty, you think is negative. Instead of saying "No, I don't think you look good in those pants" say "They're not as flattering as the black dress—that dress really looks amazing on you. Have you tried it on with those stockings you wore to my cousin's wedding last year?" Keep some opinions to yourself. It might be true that you're not crazy about the cowboy-themed restaurant and bar that your best friend wants to visit on her only night in town, but it's not necessarily "honest" to share that opinion. What you want is to serve the greater good of the evening–you've only got one night together!–to keep fun moving forward. Instead of saying, "I don't like this place. Let's go somewhere else," say "Although it's not my favorite place, I want to do what you want to do. Let's make it awesome." Deflect the question. If your child wants to know if Santa Claus is real, tell them you're not sure, and engage them. Ask them what seems to be true for them: "What do you think? What do kids say at school?" You don't have to decide between a flat-out lie and the total truth. The real world is more complicated than that. If you're in a tense situation, in which getting honest would disrupt everyone's mood and happiness, it's not necessarily dishonest to remain silent. If you've got the option of staying out of it, stay out of it. It takes courage to stay silent in an awkward situation sometimes. Choose the high road. In a disagreement, more opinions don't make the issue easier to untangle, necessarily. You don't have to tell a white lie to get an argument to end, nor do you need to continue dropping truth-bombs. Stay out of petty disagreements entirely, rather than reigniting the flame. | Don't add color to your stories. Get creative with "white lies. Stay silent if you need to. |
Generally, to preheat your oven to 300°F (148.9°C), it should take about 15 minutes, though this time might vary depending on your oven. It's a good idea to start preheating first and foremost. This way you can prepare your squash seeds while the oven heats. Take a sharp knife and cut the squash so that you have access to the innards in the bulb of the gourd. The shape of your squash will dictate the best cut. In most cases, halving the gourd down or across the center will be sufficient. Then: Use a spoon or your hand to tear out the seeds of the squash. These will likely be slimy with gourd guts. Place the seeds in your colander. Once you have removed as many seeds from the squash as you desire, run cool water over the seeds in the colander to clean them. Use your fingers to remove any remaining gourd innards from the seeds. Then shake the colander firmly over a sink or drain to remove excess water. Many kinds of gourd seeds, including squash, cook faster on the inside of the seed than the outside. This can cause your seeds to blacken on the inside and negatively impact their flavor. Boiling will help your seeds cook evenly. After goo and pulp have been removed from your seeds, boil them in salted water for 10 minutes. While the seeds boil, clean your colander of any pulp or squash innards. When the seeds finish boiling, strain the water from the seeds with your cleaned colander. Lay out enough paper towel to accommodate your seeds on a flat, clean surface of your counter. Then, take your colander and carefully upend the seeds on the paper towel. After that: Take some more paper towel and pat the seeds dry. Some seeds may stick to the paper towel. Pick or knock these free with your fingers or a utensil. You can prevent seeds or seasoning from dirtying your baking sheet by lining the bottom of your baking pan with either aluminum foil or parchment paper. Once your seeds are dry, take a ¾ measuring cup and count how many of these are filled by your squash seeds. Remember this number, as you'll soon be using it to calculate the amount of oil you need. | Preheat the oven. Remove the seeds from your squash. Boil your seeds. Dry the seeds. Measure how many seeds you have. |
Videos you upload to Facebook are saved to Photos > Albums > Videos. SD is standard definition, and HD is high definition, which is larger in file size. The video will start downloading itself to your Internet browser. Follow the steps outlined in Method Two to save videos posted by friends if there are no download options. This means the video was not originally uploaded by you to your Facebook profile. The Facebook video will now be saved to the Downloads folder. | Sign into Facebook and navigate to the video you want saved. Select the option to “Play” the video, then click “Options” below the video. Click on “Download SD” or “Download HD,” depending on your video quality preference. Open your computer’s default Downloads folder. |
If you're trying to lose weight, it may seem impossible to pull yourself away from the scale or stop checking if your "goal" clothing fits. But one of the biggest lifestyle and mindset tips to take away from naturally thin people is that obsessing over your weight is unhealthy. People who are naturally thin do not conflate body size or weight with happiness, and neither should you. Avoid judging your body as having to be either all bad or all good. You can feel confident about yourself at your current weight, and if you want to lose some weight simply remind yourself that you're still a beautiful or handsome individual, even as you work to lose that weight. Many people, especially those who diet and/or exercise compulsively, feel guilty when it comes to food. For some, that guilt leads to a lower self image and may result in more compulsive dieting and/or exercising. It's important to be mindful of the dietary choices you make, but remember that naturally thin people don't fixate or obsess over their dietary choices, and neither should you. Not obsessing over dietary choices doesn't mean eating anything you want all the time. Rather, it means acknowledging that everyone slips up sometimes. That doesn't mean you should give up on eating healthy for the rest of the day, nor does it mean working out for three hours afterwards. Simply accept a slip up for what it is and move on. Eating when you feel sad or lonely may be a soothing distraction, but ultimately that's all it does: distract you from your real problems. Those problems will still be there tomorrow and the next day, and no amount of comfort eating will ever truly fix those issues. Naturally thin people don't equate food with happiness, so when they're feeling sad or lonely they're more likely to seek out real, lasting solutions to those problems. If you're feeling lonely, get out and socialize. Get together with friends for coffee or a walk in the park, or go out and make new friends. Social activity is the only thing that will ultimately cure your loneliness, so avoid seeking comfort in food altogether. If you have deeper issues like depression, talk to your doctor or a therapist. Therapy, medication, or a combination of the two are far more likely to make you feel better than the empty calories of comfort food. Some people feel that if they could only lose a little more weight, all of their other problems in life would disappear. The reality, of course, is that this simply isn't true. This "scapegoat" effect is highly problematic, and may lead to unrealistic expectations of weight loss and lifestyle. Having a few extra pounds is not causing you to have problems at work or in dating — so work on changing those aspects of your life, or learn to accept your life and feel happy with the person you are. | Stop obsessing over weight. Develop a healthy attitude toward food. Find real cures for sadness. Accept your life as it is. |
In the opening paragraph of the letter, you should immediately introduce yourself or your company and your cause – specifically. Don't beat around the bush. People need to be hooked right out of the gate. Don't assume people know who you are or what your organization does. Explain those things, clearly. Begin with a description of the company (if it's a corporate letter) or yourself (if it's for personal sponsorship). For example, such-and-such firm is a nonprofit organization committed to rehabilitation... etc. Highlighting a few accomplishments right away will make it clear why it's not a risk to give you sponsorship. Make it very clear how the money will be specifically used. In the second paragraph or first, you need to make the direct request for sponsorship and explain why you are seeking it. In order to give you sponsorship, a company or person needs to be convinced they will benefit from doing so. So in the middle paragraphs of the letter, clearly communicate the benefits – not to you, but to them. If the sponsors will get good publicity out of the sponsorship, for example, explain how. Be very specific: Will the event be televised? How many people will be attending? Will there be VIPS? If other prominent companies or their competitors are sponsoring your event, you might want to mention that. Give the sponsors options. They will like the fact they have different choices to match their individual needs or budgets. This means including a few numbers – audience size, for example, or demographics of those they will reach. Also don't forget to thread in an element of emotional appeal - a personal story of someone who will be helped, for example, if said briefly (in a sentence or two) can be very moving. Explain how you will give the sponsors recognition for their sponsorship. Perhaps they can have free booth space at your event in exchange for sponsorship. Provide the essential details of the sponsorship deal that they will need to make their decision. Don't forget to include contact information. You might want to also include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to make it easier for them to respond. Don't forget to include the date you need a response by. Ask the sponsors how they prefer to be recognized. For example, how do they want their name to appear and do they want to be recognized? Offer possibilities but never assume. Ask. You should provide some concrete details in the letter to back up your organization or event. For example, if you're writing a letter for a charity, you should explain the background of the charity, such as when it was founded, who runs it, who it serves, and any awards or accomplishments it's received. Show don't tell. Don't just tell us the group or event are good or worthy. Convince us through showing details – evidence that backs up why or how the event or group are good or worthy. Evidence is more persuasive than superlatives, generally. Just sending off a letter to a company is not the most personal way to develop a connection. Although a sponsorship letter is a good idea, follow up in a more personal manner. You could call or stop by if you don't get a response in 10 days. Remember though that many CEOS especially will be very busy and could be annoyed. So you might want to schedule an appointment or call first. Make sure that you convey excitement about your project. Avoid anything negative. You don't want to sound like you're begging or trying to put a guilt trip on them about donating.. If the answer is “maybe,” don't feel bad about following up. Just don't do it immediately or too much or you might become annoying. Never be presumptuous. Don't assume they will give you a meeting or sponsorship. Simply thank them for their consideration. Don't forget to send a thank you note if you get a sponsorship. | Write a good intro. Outline the benefits. Convince with supporting evidence. Communicate background about the event. Follow up personally. Here is an example: |
The most common way to meet the band is to wait until they come to your area, purchase a ticket, and get backstage. Go to the One Direction website and read the events to find out when are they coming to a town near you. On their future tours, One Direction offers a backstage package that includes a brief meeting and opportunity for photos with the band. This variety of ticket comes with regular passes for the show in any area of the hall, and the backstage portion of the evening. If you get the chance to meet the band, make sure you have a specific thing you'd like to talk about or something you'd like signed. You might freeze up from being star-struck, so it helps to have something pre-planned. If you can't afford the backstage pass ticket, it's common for groups of fans to wait around after the concert between the exit doors and the band's tour bus. Make sure you obey all the rules of the venue and leave if security asks you to. If the band is feeling up to it, they may sign a few autographs or take a few pictures outside the venue before they leave back to the hotel. If you can find out where the band is staying in town, you can also wait outside their hotel and see if you can get a chance at meeting the band. | Go to a concert. Buy a Meet and Greet Package ticket. Bring merchandise you'd like signed or a question you'd like to ask. Wait by the bus. |
Common interests are one of the threads that help tie friendships together. If you want to befriend your parent, show interest in their hobbies or passions. This allows you to spend more time with them and interact with them in a different way. Consider your parent's hobbies. Find one that interests you and start doing it together. For example, if your dad likes fishing, you might purchase a fishing rod to join him. Make an effort to involve your parents in your life, and the lives of your own children, if you have any. Invite them to family events, bring the grandkids for a visit, or plan a trip together with your parents. Good friendships require that you be a reliable companion. This means that you can't bail on an outing at the last possible minute or completely forget to return your parent's call. Peers your age may be more forgiving about such behavior, but your parent may not. Bottom line: try to be someone your parent can count on. . Active listening is a necessary component of a healthy friendship. You may groan because you’ve spent your whole life listening to your parent lay down the rules. However, listening as a friend is much different than listening as a child. Try to really understand what your parent is trying to say when they speak. Paraphrase, validate their emotional experience and ask clarifying questions to be sure you get the right message. A friendship is a reciprocal relationship, which means it requires give and take. You’re probably already accustomed to getting advice from them, but you should also get used to handing out advice to your parent if you want to become their friend. Are you unsure of what advice you could offer them? Millennials can help their parents learn to navigate new technologies and even introduce single parents to online dating. In a similar vein, reach out to your parent when you need guidance. Let them know that you don't want them to fix your problem for you, but you would like some suggestions. Though it doesn't feel good to fight with friends, it happens. You and your parent are bound to disagree, also. To respect their authority in your life, be sure to show deference when you disagree. For instance, if you were disagreeing with a normal friend, you might say, “No, you’re wrong.” With a parent, it may be more productive to say something like, “I disagree, Dad” to express your opinion respectfully. In a disagreement with a parent, use a neutral tone of voice as opposed to yelling, and get some distance if you become upset. | Share a hobby. Include your parents in your life. Be reliable. Listen Offer and ask for advice. Disagree, respectfully. |
Everybody has different needs and desires, and you'll be more likely to get to your ideal relationship if you clearly say what you are looking for. For instance, if you know you want a long-term commitment, tell potential partners that. If you want daily communication, be up-front about it so that your partner can see if they are on the same page. If your ideal relationship involves only seeing each other occasionally, then tell your partner that. . No true relationship can thrive without trust. If you want to create your ideal relationship, you’ll need to start the journey with someone you can trust and show them that you trust them on a daily basis. Trusting your partner means giving them the benefit of the doubt instead of always jumping to conclusions. Trust that your partner has your best interest at heart until they show you otherwise. A trustworthy partner should be reliable, faithful, and honest with you. In return, you should exhibit those same qualities toward your partner. Don't act suspicious or jealous. Avoid snooping through your partner's phone or checking their email. Remember that you need to be trustworthy yourself if you want to attract a trustworthy partner. Practice being trustworthy on a daily basis – with all of the people in your life, not just the person you’re in a relationship with. That is one of the most important things to remember in an ideal relationship. To feel really loved and respected, most people need to feel that their partner gives them the patience they think they deserve. This is a relative term based on each person's experience, but things can be handled and solved much more easily by displaying a little patience. Have patience if your partner is not able to spend much time with you during a particularly stressful period at work. Try to keep yourself calm while having arguments. This will help your partner see that you are trying to be patient with them. . The most amazing gift on earth is to love someone and to be loved back. But you really can't get love unless you give it sincerely to your partner. If it applies to you and your ideal relationship, show your partner that you care about them unconditionally and make this the foundation of your relationship. This will help you create an ideal relationship. It's important to tell your partner that you love them, but you also need to show your partner love through your actions. Do things just to make your partner happy even if it is something you don't enjoy. Spend quality time with your partner and support them in their decisions. Show your partner the real you. This means always being honest about who you are, what you like to do, and what you want in life. If you give your partner a false idea about what kind of person you are, then your relationship will be based on this façade instead of who you really are as a person. Talk with your partner about your beliefs, your aspirations, your life goals, and your expectations. Be clear about what you want so you can determine whether or not the two of you are on the same page. Also, keep in mind that people change over time, so you and your partner may develop new beliefs, goals, aspirations, and expectations over the course of your relationship. Don't try to imitate other couples that you see. Every couple is different and the way they interact might not work for you. Don't compare your ideal relationship with someone else's. Relationships require time and energy. Try to switch it up a bit and surprise your partner every once in a while. This could mean doing something sweet to break the routine or coming up with a grand gesture to show them how much you care. Try giving your partner flowers or cooking breakfast for them in the morning. You could also plan a special date or a trip away for just the two of you. Make sure to give your partner space as well and do not try to spend every waking moment with them. Allow each other to be individuals. | State clearly to your partner what you are looking for in a relationship. Trust your partner Be patient with your partner. Show your partner love Be genuine. Surprise your partner. |
Bullies thrive on making people upset. If you can ignore them, they won't get this satisfaction. This should be your first line of defense, and will prevent many cases of cyberbullying. Ignore the bully only if it's a first-time, mild comment or action online. If the bully's actions are repeated or severe, respond. If someone says something cruel online, it's tempting to say something mean about them. Trying to get even rarely works with a cyber bully, however. “Trolls” feed on people getting upset at their harassing comments and posts online. Don't give them that satisfaction. If you've had problems with someone, even if you don't consider it full-fledged bullying, you could just cut off all online contact with them. Social media platforms, email services, phone service providers, and other outlets all provide ways to block particular users. On the other hand, if a bully is bothering you, it's easy for you to keep a record of the harassment. Keep copies of any emails or texts, take screenshots of any messages, etc. That way, if you need to show that bullying took place, you'll have proof that can stop the bully. Whether you've been the target of bullying, feel you're at risk for being bullied, or just want to stop the problem in general, let someone else know what's going on. If you’re underage, talk to an adult, like a parent or school counselor. Otherwise, talk to a friend or mentor for support. | Ignore the bully if possible. Resist the urge to fire back. Block whoever is harassing you. Keep evidence of any bullying. Get the help of someone you trust. |
Eat larger meals at least an hour before swimming and at least an hour after swimming. Eat light before swimming, but make sure you eat something to have the fuel for the workout. You should eat less protein and fat before the swim because it takes longer to digest and won't be able to be used as fuel. Carbohydrates are very important before the workout. Eat a snack within an hour after swimming to rebuild muscles. Wait at least an hour after the swim to eat a larger meal. This will give your body time to rest after the activity and let digestion return to normal. Immediately after a workout, you digest food slower and so eating a heavy meal can cause you to feel overly full. Eat more protein. This will help stabilize blood sugar if you need to go longer between meals. Eat breakfast. Make it a light breakfast if the race is in the morning and a heavy breakfast if the race is in the afternoon. Bring plenty of high carbohydrate snacks. This can be fruits, fruit juice, vegetables and crackers. You will need these on hand for breaks to boost energy quickly. Drink plenty of water. You should consume enough water so that you don't feel thirsty and your pee is clear. Water is important because it keeps you hydrated and keeps muscle cramps and headaches away. | Plan meals around workouts. Eat right on race day. |
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