Hydrogen peroxide is a common household antiseptic, but it’s also very effective as a stain remover. If you have white or very light-colored underwear that have a bloodstain, pour about 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of hydrogen peroxide into a small bowl. That way, you’ll be able to use as much as you need, but you won’t have to worry about getting blood on or in the peroxide container.  Hydrogen peroxide will bleach your fabric, so do not use it on dark or brightly-colored underwear.  This is most effective on fresh stains, but may be effective on set-in stains as well. Take a washcloth, sponge, or even a stack of paper towels, and dip the corner in the hydrogen peroxide bowl. By doing this, the peroxide will be concentrated in one area on the cloth, so you will be able to apply it to the stain more precisely. Make sure the cloth or sponge you use is something that’s okay to get stained, since it may absorb some of the blood. Press the saturated end of the cloth directly onto the blood stain. Blot the stain with the cloth, working from the outside edges in toward the center. Add more hydrogen peroxide to the cloth as you need it—you want to soak the stain completely. You can even add more to the bowl if you need to. Move to a clean section of the cloth whenever the blood transfers to the section you’re using. After you’ve blotted away most of the stain, rinse your underwear out thoroughly under cold running water, then examine the fabric. If there are any areas that are still stained, continue blotting them until all of the blood is gone.   If the stain was older and set-in, there may be some light staining that doesn’t come up. In that case, try an enzymatic cleaner to try to remove the last of the blood. Once the stain is gone, air-dry your underwear or place them in the dryer.

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Fill a small bowl with hydrogen peroxide. Dip the corner of a cloth or sponge in the bowl. Dab the stain from the outside in. Rinse with cold water and repeat until the stain is gone.


Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful cleaning chemical, even when diluted, so only use small dabs of the solution to clean away the stain. It is slightly corrosive, so wash the surface thoroughly with tap water as soon as the stain has disappeared.  If your stain is particularly hard to remove, lay a rag soaked with hydrogen peroxide over the stain. Let it set for 1-2 hours. Then, remove the rag and proceed with scrubbing the stain. Before you use this technique to clean a stain in a visible area, try it out in an inconspicuous spot to make sure it won't damage your tiles. Hydrogen peroxide is particularly effective for cleaning coffee stains, nail polish, and blood stains on ceramic or finished tile. Hydrogen peroxide is a bleach-like chemical, so before you use any other cleaning sprays or solutions in the kitchen, wipe down the tiles thoroughly with water to remove any remnants. Pour a cap of bleach into a 1 gallon (3.8 L) bucket of cold water and mix it. Then, use a white cloth to dab and scrub away the stain. If the solution doesn't prove to be strong enough, add another cap full and try again, but be careful of how much you add as bleach is incredibly bad to get on anything except stains.  Bleach is especially effective with ink, coffee, juice, and blood stains — basically anything that has a hard time being cleaned normally will be wiped away by bleach.  Bleach is infamous for reacting with other cleaning solutions, especially ammonia-based solutions. Be absolutely certain that the bleach has been washed away, and let the area dry for a few hours before you use any other cleaning solutions near the tiles. Wet the stain slightly with water, then sprinkle enough scouring powder onto the floor tile stain to completely cover it. Mix it gently with the water and let the paste sit for a few minutes to react. Then, wipe the stain with an abrasive sponge or a rag.  Scouring powder is effective at cleaning common floor stains such as grease stains, food stains, and water marks. If you need to try another stain...

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Dab the stain with 3 percent strength hydrogen peroxide. Dilute bleach in cold water for deep-set or organic stains. Scrub scouring powder into liquid floor stains to lift them. Mix borax and water to remove stains from floor tiles. Buy marble poultice for your marble tiles if other cleaning methods don't work.


Hydrogen peroxide may whiten teeth, but you need to use it with caution. To try this method, mix 2 parts of baking soda with 1 part of 1% to 3% hydrogen peroxide to form a paste. Brush your teeth with the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse with water.  Make sure you use hydrogen peroxide with a concentration of 3% or less. Brush with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda once a week at most. Stop brushing and rinse your mouth with cool water if you feel a burning sensation. Don’t use this method if you have receding or sensitive gums, as hydrogen peroxide can cause irritation and damage exposed roots. Squeeze your regular toothpaste onto your toothbrush, then sprinkle a pinch of baking soda on top. Brush your teeth as you normally would for 2 minutes with soft, circular motions. Then spit and, if you need to rinse away white residue, swish your mouth with a little water.  As with a baking soda and water paste, brush with baking soda and toothpaste in moderation. Try it every other day for 1 to 2 weeks at first, then brush with baking soda once or twice a week at most. You can also purchase a toothpaste that already contains baking soda. In the United States, look for a product that carries the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal of Acceptance, and use it as directed.  If you have sensitive teeth or dental erosion, avoid using toothpastes that contain baking soda or are branded as whitening products. Combine 1 teaspoon (6 g) of baking soda and 1 cup (240 mL) of water in a glass, then stir the mixture until the baking soda is evenly distributed. Take a sip, gargle for about 30 seconds, then spit out the mixture. Repeat the steps until you’ve finished the entire glass.  The baking soda rinse won't erode your teeth, so it's safe to gargle with it daily. Gargling with a baking soda rinse whitens your teeth indirectly. Baking soda neutralizes acids, so it helps fight dental erosion caused by acidic foods and beverages. It can also help fight bacteria that cause decay and promote good bacteria that create a...

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Mix 2 parts of baking soda with 1 part of 1% to 3% hydrogen peroxide. Brush your teeth with a mix of baking soda and fluoride toothpaste. Gargle with a baking soda and water rinse.


Hydroponic gardens are best for plants with shallow roots, such as leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, and kale. You can also grow herbs like mint, basil, and dill.  Choose plants that have similar light and water needs. This way, when they grow close together in the garden, they all do well and thrive. As you expand your hydroponic garden, you may be able to grow vegetables with deep roots like beets, squash, and cucumbers. Start with a base that will provide moisture and air for the plants. Use eight parts perlite and one part coco fiber. You can also use vermiculite or peat moss instead of coco fiber. If you live in an arid climate, add more coco fiber to the perlite. For a humid climate, add less coco fiber. Use 4-inch pots that have holes on the bottom, or netted planting pots. The holes will allow the plants to get water and plant food in the hydroponic garden. Fill the pots ⅓ of the way with the mixture. Use sprouted seedlings in cubes of soil. Place the cube with the started seedling in the pot. Pour media around the sides and top of the plant. It should be snug in the pot. Using seedlings that have already been planted and started will make it easier for you to get your garden off the ground. Put one cube of started seedlings per pot. Water the crops lightly and then place them in the flood table. If you are using a floating platform, place the pots in the cut holes. If you are not using a floating platform, simply place them in the water in the flood table. Make sure the roots of the plants are submerged in the water only ⅙ of an inch. This will ensure the roots do not get too wet but still get enough water to thrive.

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Go for leafy greens and herbs. Make the potting mixture. Put the mixture in planting pots. Plant the crops. Place the crops in the flood table.


Hypnotherapists believe that your subconscious mind sometimes reacts inappropriately to specific situations, for example, riding an escalator. Hypnotherapist try to change the responses in your subconscious mind to find new ways for you to react to certain situations and to release you from your fears and phobias.  Hypnosis for escalaphobia can be done in one initial session with the use of exposure through imagined flooding, in which the therapist guides you through an imaginary experience on an escalator while you are deeply relaxed. There is usually a follow up session to see if your fear is still in remission. Ask your doctor for a referral to a certified hypnotherapist and look them up online before you make an appointment. You can also ask friends and family if they have been to good hypnotherapist for any of their fears or phobias. This psychotherapy focuses on adjusting inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view fears or phobias with a clear mind and respond to them in an effective way. You will work with a psychotherapist in a limited number of sessions to treat your escalaphobia and come up with solutions to help you overcome your fear.  To try CBT, get a referral for a psychotherapist from your doctor, your health insurance plan, or a friend or family member who has experienced a good CBT session. If you have health insurance, find out what your plan offers for coverage of psychotherapy. Before you agree to a session with a therapist, check the fees and payment options for the sessions.  You should also confirm the psychotherapist’s qualifications before you go to the session. Look up her education, certification, and licensing. Most trained psychotherapists have a master’s or a doctoral degree, with training in psychological counseling. This type of therapy places you in a situation where you confront your phobia in a controlled manner. Your therapist will also prevent you from avoiding your fear and may use other interoceptive cues, such as internal physical sensations. Most exposure-based...

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Try hypnosis. Consider cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Look into exposure-based treatment. Try Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).


Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can cause you to feel hungry.  It can also cause shaking and lightheadedness.  You can have your blood sugar tested with a glucose monitor, or you can treat the effects of hypoglycemia with dietary changes.  Eat small meals frequently.  Avoid sugary foods.  Even though “low blood sugar” makes it sound like you need sugar, the solution is not foods that are high in sugar.  Instead, choose foods that have sustained, longer energy release. If you always feel hungry, it’s possible that you have Type 2 Diabetes.  This disorder results from the inability of your cells to use insulin to extract sugar from nutrients and allow it to enter your bloodstream. Because your body is not getting adequate nourishment, it sends a signal to your brain asking for more food. Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, can also make you feel hungry all of the time. The thyroid controls your metabolism, or the rate at which your body processes food.  An overactive thyroid processes food too quickly, causing your body to need more food. If you feel hungry all of the time because you are not receiving adequate nutrition, you may be suffering from an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia.  Even extreme dieting can be a form of anorexia.  If you have a low body weight, you feel unhappy with your body image and have trouble eating, or if you make yourself purge (vomit) after eating, seek immediate help from a mental health professional.

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Avoid hypoglycemia. Get tested for diabetes. Have your thyroid tested. Be wary of eating disorders.


Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, results from the underproduction of thyroid hormones.  As a result, the body’s metabolism is slowed. Some of the symptoms are just the opposite of what happens with hyperthyroidism. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States is the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s disease.  The disease causes chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland which decreases its ability to produce hormones. Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually appear slowly over months or years. Like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism symptoms have a wide range so you will need to see your doctor to confirm that hypothyroidism is the cause of your symptoms. Symptoms of hypothyroidism may include:  Fatigue Feeling cold when others do not Constipation Weight gain Poor concentration Muscle weakness Joint pain Muscle pain Depression Dry, thinning hair Pale, dry skin Enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter) Elevated blood cholesterol Infertility Slow heart rate Decreased sweating Facial puffiness Excessive menstrual bleeding Hoarse voice Some people are at higher risk of developing hypothyroidism due to certain risk factors. Risk factors for hypothyroidism include:  Advancing age Female gender Family history of hypothyroidism Autoimmune disorders such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis Treatment with antithyroid medications Treatment with radioactive iodine Previous thyroid surgery Previous exposure of the neck or upper chest area to radiation

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Learn about hypothyroidism. Check for symptoms. Consider your risk factors.


IMAP (Internet Message Relay Access Protocol) is a newer standard that works well with multiple devices and is the most common option to use. Instead of downloading your mail to your computer, IMAP allows you to manipulate the mail on the server (i.e moving mail to folders you've created) and see those changes on any device you use to access your mail (computer, smartphone,tablet, etc…). You should select IMAP if you will be accessing your mail at different times from multiple devices. POP (Post office Protocol) is the original standard protocol for how email programs receive mail from the mail server. POP mail downloads your mail to you computer and deletes the message from the server automatically after a period of time, anywhere from immediately to 30 days later depending on your selection. You would choose POP if you were only going to access email from a single computer. In order to configure the email program you will need your email address, your password and the addresses of the incoming and outgoing mail servers for your email provider. If addresses are provided for both POP and IMAP servers, write both down as you will select which service you will use within the set-up. On the browser of your choice, login to your email. If you do not have an email account you will need to create one. Locate the help screen either from the menu, or in gmail by clicking on the settings icon and selecting help. Enter "mail server" into the help search field or select from the help menu (if your mail provider offers this as a menu option). Write down the incoming (POP and IMAP) server information and the outgoing (SMTP) server information from this screen. For example, gmail's incoming server is imap.gmail.com, requires SSL and uses port 993; gmail's outgoing server is smtp.gmail.com, requires authentication, and uses either port 465 or 587 for SSL.

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Understand IMAP Servers. Understand POP servers. Gather your account information. Login to your email. Access the help screen. Search for mail servers. Record the mail server information.


Ice can help to numb the gums attached to your tooth and help to prevent pain from pulling a tooth as well. You can also suck on ice chips after pulling out a tooth to help numb the pain.  Suck on some ice chips right before you try to pull your tooth out. This should numb the area and help make pulling out the tooth pain-free. Try sucking on some ice chips throughout the day to help relieve the pain after you have pulled out a tooth. Do this 3-4 times per day for 10 minutes. Make sure that you give yourself a break after sucking on ice chips for a while. Otherwise, the ice may damage your gum tissue. You can also numb the tooth socket with a topical anesthetic gel that contains benzocaine. This may be helpful if wiggling the tooth still causes pain. Apply a bit of teething gel to your gums before you pull the tooth to help numb the area.  Make sure that you read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use. Some examples of teething gels are Orajel, Hyland’s, and Earth’s Best. If you think that the tooth is loose enough to come out without pain, then use a piece of sterile gauze to grip the tooth and twist it. When the tooth is ready to come out, it should be easy to twist and pull it out pain-free.  If pulling on the tooth hurts or if the tooth does not seem to budge when you apply light pressure, then continue to try to loosen the tooth a bit more. Otherwise, pulling the tooth may be quite painful. Do back-and-forth and left-to-right movements, and twist it while pulling the tooth out. This will remove the existing tissue surrounding the tooth that keeps the gum attached. After you pull a tooth, a blood clot will form in the tooth socket. It is important for this clot to remain in place, so that the area will heal properly. Do not rinse your mouth out, drink from a straw, or do anything else that involves suction or vigorous rinsing.  Do not brush or floss the tooth socket or the area around it. You should still brush and floss your other teeth, but leave the tooth socket alone. You can rinse gently...

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Suck on ice chips. Use teething gel to numb the area. Grip the tooth with sterile gauze. Wait to rinse out your mouth for 24 hours.


Ice can reduce swelling and numb the pain of a canker sore.  If you can, use your tongue to hold a chip directly against the sore until it dissolves.  Keep ice chips in a coffee thermos or a styrofoam cup to prevent rapid melting, and use them throughout the day. If ice chips are too cold for you, try to at least drink cool water throughout the day. Let it sit in your mouth and gently swish it against your sore before swallowing it. Spicy, acidic, and abrasive foods can irritate the sore. This will cause pain and may delay healing. Eat bland and soft foods to let your ulcer heal. Avoid carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, hard foods like toasted bread, and anything with a lot of salt or spice. A toothbrush slipping and scraping your mouth can actually cause an ulcer, and can definitely make a pre-existing one hurt more. Avoid aggravating your sore by using a toothbrush with soft bristles, and try to avoid touching the sore as well. Get toothpaste for sensitive teeth like Biotene or Sensodyne ProNamel to use until your sore heals. If you can't get rid of your mouth ulcer as soon as you'd like, you can at least try to improve your comfort. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen, or use an OTC numbing gel. These are available at your local pharmacy.  If you have any medical conditions or take other medications, talk to the pharmacist or your doctor before choosing a medication. Don’t take aspirin if you’re under 16. Never give aspirin to a child. You can obtain zinc lozenges from your local drug store or pharmacy. Though these haven't been proven to be helpful, some people find that they ease discomfort and speed up healing. Use them as directed on the package. Vitamins B and C may help to heal mouth ulcers, though this needs to be studied further. Get vitamin supplements from your drugstore or pharmacy after speaking with your doctor or pharmacist. Only take the recommended amount. Lysine, an amino acid, could potentially help with your mouth ulcers. This needs more research, however. Ask your...

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Suck on ice chips. Stay away from acidic and spicy foods. Be gentle when you brush your teeth. Take over-the-counter pain relievers. Suck on zinc lozenges. Try vitamin supplements. Take supplemental lysine. Take echinacea.


Ice hockey is a competitive sport that involves a lot of time in your skates. Different positions will require different kinds of skates, so it important to know what style of play you will be engaging in. Purchase skates from a dedicated skating store so that you can get the advice and assistance of someone who knows about hockey skates. Do not purchase skates from a general department store; these skates will not provide enough ankle support and may make you more prone to injuries. There's more than one kind of hockey skate on the market, and they are truly distinct, so it's important to buy the correct kind.  Goalie skates have a lower boot with a wider blade for more stability and ankle and foot protection. Other kinds of hockey skates also differ according to certain features, including blade radius. Your individual needs will depend on what position you play. Hockey skates start at about $50 and go up from there, depending on the quality of the materials used to make the skates. If you play competitively, you may want to invest in a more expensive pair of skates. Most hockey skates are a mixture of leather and synthetic materials to optimize durability, performance and comfort. Different synthetic materials such as Kevlar or graphite will determine the quality of the skate and the cost. Talk to your coach or another professional about the best material for your needs.  You want hockey skates with the highest durability, comfort, ankle support, stiffness, padding and workmanship in the most lightweight skate possible. Many hockey skates offer gel inside that can warm up and mold to your feet, providing the best comfort and fit. On hockey skates the holder is the plastic piece between the boot and runner and the runner is the blade. Most beginning-level hockey skates will have a one-piece holder and runner.  It is better to choose a one-piece holder and runner for a beginner hockey player because they are cheaper. If the blade or holder happens to break at some point it usually costs around the same to...

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Choose hockey skates if you are playing ice hockey. Get professional advice. Purchase the correct type of hockey skates. Determine your budget. Decide on the material for the boots of your skates. Choose either a one-piece or two-piece holder and runner. Choose the correct blade length. Choose the correct size. Choose comfortable skates.


Ice is most useful for treating an acute injury and less useful for treating recurring pain (or chronic pain). This is because the purpose of cold therapy is to quickly reduce pain from inflammation and swelling, both of which are present in an acute injury and usually lacking with chronic pain.  Heat is better for chronic pain. You may add heat to an acute injury only after using just cold therapy for a few days. This is because heat increases blood flow, which is opposite of what you want to do to reduce pain after an injury. After a few days of cold therapy, pain is greatly reduced. Using ice as a component of the PRICE method for injuries will reduce pain and swelling, perhaps even shorten healing time. The first step of PRICE is protection, wherein you should stop moving the injured tissue by using a crutch or splint. Protecting the injury prevents damaging your body even more. After limiting the mobility of the injury, it is important for the injured person to find a safe place to rest in the short term. In the long term, that means not using the injured body part very much until it is fully healed. For instance, if you injure your wrist, you should avoid heavy lifting and activities that require wrist flexion until pressure no longer causes pain, or at least 1 to 2 days. You can use cold therapy (a.k.a. cryotherapy) as part of the RICE method in the form of ice cubes, or any of the cold therapy methods—ice packs, frozen vegetables, frozen water bottles, ice baths, ice massages, and so on. Leave the ice on for 15-20 minutes at a time, then remove it for the same amount of time before reapplying the ice. You should use this 15 on/15 off method as often as possible the first 24 to 48 hours after an injury. Compression is useful in combination with ice to reduce swelling and inflammation. It should be employed the first one to two days after an injury. Compression narrows blood vessels to reduce swelling and excess bleeding. Compression can be achieved by wrapping an injury in an ace bandage or using a...

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Use PRICE for an acute injury. Protect the injury. Rest the injured body part. Ice the injury. Apply compression. Elevate the painful area.


Ice packs are frequently used to treat a variety of physical injuries, and they are useful in treating mild headaches as well. Using ice packs to alleviate headaches can be safely used by everyone, including pregnant women.  Place the ice pack to the area on your forehead and temples where you feel pain. Alternate use of the ice pack by applying it for 15 minutes on the pained area and then 15 minutes off.Ice cooling packs can be purchased at your local drug store.  Alternatively, you can save money by simply placing ice cubes in plastic and covering it with a cloth. Like ice packs, using a heat pack or heat pad is safe for all users. Using a heat pack is especially beneficial if you are experiencing a tension or muscle contraction headache. Use care when applying heat packs.  Make sure the heat pack isn’t too hot to avoid burning yourself.  In addition, too much heat can cause heat induced muscle spasms, which will only make the headache worse. If using a heating pad at night, avoid falling asleep while using it to avoid injury. A massage is a great way of relieving headache pain. You can do a self-massage by using your index finger and/or thumb to apply gentle, rotating pressure to your temples. Apply pressure for seven to 15 seconds. You can also ask someone to rub your neck and back to help relieve your headache pain.

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Grab an ice pack. Apply heat. Get a massage.


Ice packs placed on your sores can help decrease the pain. Cover the ice pack with a towel to ensure that it doesn’t get too cold. Place the ice pack over the area with the sores. Make sure you use a fresh towel every time and wash the used towel in hot water. If the ice pack doesn’t help, some people get more relief with hot/warm compresses. Use boiled water that has cooled to a warm-hot temperature. Soak a clean towel in the water and wring out excess water, applying to the painful area. Use a clean towel or washcloth to repeat. You can help ease the soreness and discomfort of your sores with a warm bath. The heated water will relieve the irritated skin and help clean them as well. You can also add Epsom salt to your bath. This helps relieve the itchiness and heal the sore. It also helps the sores stay drier once your get out of the bath. If your sores are oozing, you can use baking soda to help dry them up. It also helps relieve the itching and pain. Take a cotton ball and wet it. Dip the cotton ball into some baking soda. Dab the cotton ball around your sores, coating them in baking soda. Repeat with a different cotton ball each time to avoid contaminating the baking soda. Don't use cornstarch. Bacteria love to breed with cornstarch and can cause you to get an infection, especially if you have open sores. Olive oil not only is great for your skin, it has anti-oxidants that will help heal your sores. Take one cup of olive oil and heat it in a pot with a tablespoon of lavender oil and bees wax on medium heat. Once it starts to bubble a little, remove it from heat. Once it cools down, use a cotton ball to apply to your sores. Use a different cotton ball each time you repeat until all your sores are covered. Don't let the mixture heat too long. Olive oil will burn. Propolis is a waxy resin made by bees that has anti-viral properties and appears to accelerate healing of sores. You can use ointments or salves that contain propolis to soothe and help heal the sores. You can buy these products at health food...

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Use a cold compress. Take a warm bath. Use baking soda. Make an oil and lavender salve. Use propolis. Try herbs. Eat seaweed. Take Echinacea. Take supplements.


Ice prevents painful inflammation, and applying ice shortly after a work-out can slow down the inflammation process that causes muscle soreness. Wrap a bag of ice in a towel or t-shirt and apply to the affect muscles for 20 minutes. Rest for 40 minutes and then reapply the ice for another 20.  Never apply ice directly to the skin or for more than 20 minutes, as this can cause frost-bite. Ice baths, found in most professional athletic training rooms, are a fantastic way to ice multiple muscles at once. While it is tempting to drop onto the couch, moving around slowly increases blood flow to sore muscles and accelerates the healing process. While you shouldn’t go exercise, get up and walk around or go for a light 10-15 minute jog to get your heart rate up and blood flowing. If you are really sore, simply raise your arms over your head and breathe deeply for 1-2 minutes, lightly bending and twisting to stretch. Massaging promotes blood-flow to sore muscles, which brings oxygen to muscles trying to recover. Use your fingertips to lightly massage the areas that hurt–the massage may not feel good in the short-term, but it will help your muscles heal faster if you sit through the pain. Get a foam roller to massage your own muscles if you cannot get a friend to help. Simply use your body weight to roll the tube over the affected area. Stretching increases flexibility by elongating muscle fibers, and this can limit your soreness when done correctly. Focus on stretching the hurt muscles for 20-30 seconds each. Stretch lightly–you do not want to feel pain. Deepen your stretch as you loosen up, pushing yourself a little farther with each breath. While this seems contradictory to the “apply ice” advice, heat relaxes your muscles to provide short-term relief for aching muscles. Take a hot shower or bath or apply a heat back for 20 minutes to loosen your muscle fibers. Heat will help with the pain, but it will not help heal your muscles. Water is essential for removing waste from sore and tired muscles, and you should...

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Apply ice immediately after exercise or injury. Move around. Massage sore muscles. Stretch sore or tight muscles. Apply heat to the muscles. Hydrate well. Replenish your electrolytes. Eat plenty of protein. Take over-the-counter painkillers in moderation. Rest.


Ice the wart, then sterilize a needle and poke deep into the wart several times, taking care to penetrate every layer of skin in the wart. By introducing the virus to your bloodstream, you help your body see the wart and fight against it, which can lead to its disappearance from your body. This method is very effective for some people, especially for those with several warts, as even the poking of one wart on your body can help your body discover the others and destroy the warts naturally. Crush a vitamin C tablet and add water to make a thick paste. Apply it to the wart and then cover it with a bandage.Leave it on for the day then at night let it breathe (take off bandage) Break a vitamin E capsule and rub a little of the oil on the wart. Cover it with an adhesive bandage. Remove the bandage at night to let it breathe, then start over with the oil in the morning. Repeat three times a day. Soak the wart in hot water until it softens. Scrape it down with a piece of coarse exfoliating pumice until you reach level with the skin. Take bleach on a cotton swab and hold it against the wart for 15 minutes (this may sting a bit). You must wash the area well after applying bleach. Dab a little on the wart and cover with a strip bandage. Do this for up to three weeks. The acid in castor oil irritates the wart and works best on small, flat warts on the face and back of hands. Apply castor oil to the wart with a cotton swab twice a day. Take a few aspirins and crunch them up, adding a few drops of water. Take the mixture and put it onto the effected wart areas, then apply an adhesive bandage.. Leave on overnight. Aspirin is the ingestible form of salicylic acid, but much cheaper than most commercial lotions. Also called iodine, apply the Betadine to the wart and cover with a bandage and leave for one or two days then refresh bandage. Leave for a day and repeat until the wart is gone.

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Encourage antibodies. Cover it in vitamin C. Wrap it in vitamin E. Use hot water and pumice. Apply tea tree oil. Try castor oil. Use aspirin. Try some Betadine (iodine). Put toothpaste on the wart and apply an adhesive bandage.


Ice wine perfectly complements strongly flavored foods. The sweetness and acidity of the ice wine will pair nicely with strong tastes.Examples of strongly-flavored foods include:   Aged blue cheese Wasabi peas Black olive tapenade Foie gras Crab cakes, lobster, or scallops sauteed in butter would be a perfect pairing for ice wine. This sugary wine will complement the flavor of the seafood while it's sour undertones balance out the richness. Spicy dishes, including curries, cajun dishes, and spicy Asian cuisine, pair well with ice wine. The cool and sweet fruitiness of ice wine is a perfect balance to the spice and heat. Ice wine pairs well with dessert items like dark chocolate. Choose a dessert that is not intensely sweet, such as poached pears, cheesecake, or shortbread cookies.

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Pair ice wine with strongly flavored foods. Serve ice wine with rich seafood. Choose spicy foods to pair with ice wine. Enjoy a glass of ice wine with a semi-sweet dessert.


Iceberg, romaine, and other lettuce with a stiff core last longer when this core is removed. Cut out the core with a knife, or pound the stem against a cutting board firmly, then twist the stem to remove the core by hand. Do not remove the stem from butter lettuce, or any lettuce with loose, tender leaves. Sandwich the head of lettuce — or loose leaves in single layers — between two soft, absorbent paper towels. These will absorb excess water but keep the lettuce in the moist conditions it prefers.  If the lettuce feels dry, dampen the paper towels.  If the lettuce is wet enough to soak the towels, squeeze them out and wrap the lettuce again in the same, moist paper towels. If the lettuce is a bag of loose leaves, spin them dry in a salad spinner. This can be a zip-locked bag, hard plastic container, or even a salad spinner. If using a bag, press out some of the air before sealing, without bruising the leaves. If using a hard container, fill it at least halfway with leaves. The more air in the container, the faster you'll get brown edges. If you press out all the air and seal the container completely, the lettuce may develop off flavors due to poor respiration. Leaving a little air or cracking the container slightly may be a better idea, especially with leaf lettuce or a fridge that's on the warm side. This is the coldest part of your fridge, which is ideal for leafy greens. Most grocery store lettuce should last 3-7 days here, depending on freshness, while iceberg may last up to two weeks. Fresh lettuce from your garden or a farm stand may last longer.  Do not squeeze the leaves into tight spaces with other foods, which may cause bruising. Do not store in the same drawer as apples, pears, or tomatoes, which release high amounts of ethylene gas that can cause spoilage. If water is running down the sides of the container, lower your fridge's humidity settings or open the crisper drawer's air vents wider. (You may also want to drain out the excess water.) If you see ice in the crisper drawer or on the leaves,...

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Remove the core from crisp lettuce heads. Wrap the lettuce in paper towels. Store in a plastic container. Place in the crisper drawer. Watch the container.


Ida can be found across the Grandma NPC, near the Traveling Priest. Or open your map by pressing M then head to coordinate x:455, y:267. She will ask you to deliver it to her boyfriend. Look for Foreman Caine. You can look for Foreman Caine location using the Map (M key). Use the NPC drop menu then click on the boots icon to auto navigate to his location. He will thank you, and he will then give you a letter. Deliver the letter back to Ida to be rewarded with a new title Caregiver, which gives +8 Damage Bonus. You can't have two lunchbox even if you talked to Ida again and choose “Help deliver the lunch box.” Do not destroy the item, or you will have to travel back to Ida and get another Lunch Box.

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Talk to Ida to receive the Lunch Box. After receiving the Lunch Box, head to the logging site. Give Foreman Caine the Lunch Box.


Ideal jobs involve something you enjoy doing. Since you enjoy the subject or activity, chances are you already have some knowledge about it. It doesn’t matter how obscure your choice is. You can always change your plans later if you don’t think they will work out.  For instance, many computer developers got their start from an interest in technology. Combining interests may help you come up with a unique idea. You can open an online store crafting and selling merchandise from your favorite movie or video game series, for example. Another way to choose an idea is to see what services are lacking in your area. If your area has a demand for dog walkers but no one has filled that role yet, you can step in. Be the best you can be so you can continually attract new customers. Study the good or service you wish to provide. Read about it and try doing what you want to do before you monetize it. You should seek to improve your product before and after you start your business. Expect to make mistakes along the way, but use these as learning experiences rather than failures.  For example, if you want draw for commissions, you may not be the world’s best drawer at first. With practice, you can become more talented and attract more business. Try taking classes online or at a local school. Whether you want to weld rings or start a translation service, professional instruction can help you improve your skills, Writing down your ideas can help you find a cohesive vision for your business. A business plan describes what your company will sell and how it will sell it. Write out other aspects, such as who will work for you, where you will put your funding, and how you will overcome challenges you face.  Your plan doesn’t have to be big and comprehensive at first. Do your best with it for now, then edit it as your business grows. Having a plan can be useful if your business grows. Many investors will need to see a plan before they give you money. Most businesses have a unique, catchy name that is easy for customers to remember....

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Choose a job that fits your passions. Practice your craft until you get good at it. Create a business plan. Select a name for your business. Register your business if it is required in your area. Secure funding for your business. Network Build your income stream by improving your visibility.


Ideally the temperature should be 235C or 450F for the first 5-10 minutes. Then the temperature reduced to 190C or 375F for the remaining time. Or as per advised time if you follow a different recipe.  Under no circumstances open the door until this time as the pastry may collapse! When the puffs or shapes are cooked, place on a cooling rack and use as desired. It is recommended to tear open one of the baked goods (preferably one that doesn't look as good as the others) to ensure the pastry is cooked through. For the best crisp result, it is best to cut a small hole in the base of each puff or in a discrete place for steam to escape, then place back into the cooling oven with the door open to dry out giving optimal crispness.  When cold, fill as desired. Frequent suggestions are whipped cream, chantilly cream, ice cream or pastry cream. It is best to load your filling into another clean piping bag and filling either from the base, or another discrete place. Eclairs may be neatly slit open at the top or sides, but the side if you wish to cover with a chocolate icing. Choux pastry may also be deep fried for a very indulgent dessert, by spooning or piping the dough into 175C / 347C hot fat, keeping the piping nozzle free above the fat. This process can make churros and a product similar to beignet.

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Preheat your oven at least 15 minutes before you bake. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.


Ideally, brushing your teeth will help prevent cavities altogether. However, brushing is also important to prevent cavities from getting worse. Buildup of food stimulates the growth of bacteria. This will get into the cavity and make it worse. Focus on the cavity while brushing to clean away excess food and slow the cavity's progression.  Use a soft-bristled brush and don’t press too hard as you move it. Move the toothbrush back and forth in gentle motions for at least 2 minutes total.  Brush your teeth twice a day and after eating. It’s particularly important that you keep your mouth clean when you have a cavity, since plaque begins to form within 20 minutes of eating. Tooth decay happens gradually, and sometimes, cavities can exist and progress without showing many symptoms. This is one reason why it’s important to get regular dentist checkups. There are a number of signs that either a cavity is forming or has already taken hold of your tooth. If you experience the following symptoms, make an appointment with your dentist. While you wait for your appointment, take steps to prevent the cavity from getting worse.  A white spot on your tooth. This can be an early sign of tooth decay or of fluorosis. It represents a spot where acids have eaten away the minerals in your tooth enamel. The decay is still reversible at this point, so take action if you notice this in your mouth. Tooth sensitivity. Sensitivity commonly occurs after consuming sweet, hot, or cold foods or drinks. Sensitivity is not always a sign of decay, and many people have sensitive teeth normally. But if you've never had sensitive teeth before and suddenly start feeling sensitivity to certain foods or drinks, this could be a cause for concern.  Pain when you bite down. Toothache. When your cavity has progressed so far that it’s affecting the nerve of your tooth, you may experience persistent pain in the affected tooth. This may or may not get worse when eating and drinking. Pain may also be spontaneous. A visible hole in your tooth. This indicates...

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Brush the area carefully. Look out for symptoms of a cavity. Use a fluoride treatment. Drink water. Chew sugar free gum with xylitol. Try a salt water rinse. Brush your teeth with licorice root. Avoid refined sugar.


Ideally, if a string is available, lash a tripod and hang a pot from it over the fire. If there is no string available, lay a bed of fuel wood flat enough so that a pot can be balanced on top. Make sure that the fire still touches the pot Leave a large piece of flat rock on the fire to heat up, and then use it as a frying pan

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Making a tripod. Balance your pot on flat wood. Use a rock if you don't have a pot.


Ideally, neck reining isn't the first skill you teach your horse. The horse should already be trained in certain riding skills before you begin — neck reining is essentially a culmination of these beginner skills that gives you greater control over the horse. The skills you'll want your horse to know already are:  How to travel in a straight line and stop How to steer (direct rein) How to disengage the hips How to control the shoulders How to pivot on the hindquarters Start by getting your horse ready to ride. Saddle your horse and connect your reins to a smooth-cheek snaffle bit. You may use either one-piece or split reins. The reins should be long enough that they can be held with one hand behind the center of the horse's neck — usually, for split reins, this is about seven and a half feet. Don't use a shanked bit, as this can be painful for the horse to learn with. Some riders choose to eventually switch to a shanked bit once the horse learns this skill. Go to a safe, secure place and ask your horse to walk forward or in a large circle. Make sure you have plenty of space on all sides to move around. When you're ready, cue your horse to turn with a direct rein. In other words, gently guide the horse's nose to the side that you want to turn by pulling on the rein on that side. For example, if you want the horse to turn left, pull on the left rein so that the horse's nose turns slightly to the left. The rest of the horse's body should follow. This step is crucial. As you cue your horse to turn, lay the outside rein (the rein on the opposite side as the way you're turning) against the side of the horse's neck. Put some pressure on the rein as you apply it so your horse will feel it. For example, if you're turning to the left, lay the rein against the right side of the neck. The goal here is to connect the act of turning with the sensation of the rein against the horse's neck so that eventually this is all you'll need to do to cue the horse to turn. Thus, you want to be decisive — don't be harsh or rough, but...

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Teach basic riding skills first. Mount up. Start off at a gentle walk. Turn the horse with a direct rein. Lay the outside rein against the horse's neck as you turn it. Use the rest of your body to cue the turn. Repeat the training process. Test your horse's skill by turning with an indirect (neck) rein.


Ideally, of course, you want to rent your house as quickly as possible for as much money as possible.  Comparing your home to similar ones for rent in your area is one of the best ways to establish your home's rental potential.  Search for house rentals in your area on real estate websites as well as sites such as Craigslist.  Find “comps” that appear similar in size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, age and condition, and neighborhood location.  If you are comfortable doing so, you can pose as a potential renter and tour a similar house in person for comparison's sake. Check back every few days to see which ads have disappeared, which probably indicates a successful rental.  You can also call and ask if certain houses are still for rent.  This will give you an even better idea of the price level that moves rental properties like yours. Before trying to rent out your house, you may feel like you need to fix up every problem, major or minor.  Try, however, to focus on repairs and improvements that will bring your house in line with its “comps” and add value in higher rents.  Make any improvements that need to be made to “bring your home up to code” — that is, meet the requirements of your local building codes.  This can save you from legal trouble down the road. Otherwise, focus on short-term value additions like cleaning carpets, touching up paint, and replacing broken window blinds.  Unless your roof is leaking, for instance, more long-term improvements like a new roof are unlikely to bring back sufficient value in increased rents. Before jumping into making any improvements or putting out your advertising, make a realistic appraisal of your likely rental income.  Weigh this benefit against the potential costs — not only monetary ones, but also the possible headaches and hassles you may face as a landlord.  Once you establish the prevailing rent for homes like yours in the area, consider closely whether this amount is sufficient to be worth your time and effort. If you are new to renting out property, or...

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Determine comparable rents. Make value-adding improvements. Weigh the costs and benefits of renting your house.


Ideally, the hem of your top should come down to your mid-thigh. Avoid anything too form-fitting, however; a loose-fitting top will add contrast to a pair of tight-fitting leggings, and will make your outfit look more interesting. Make sure that the blouse extends past your hips and covers your bottom, especially if your leggings are sheer. Finish off the look with a delicate necklace or bracelet. The belt will help cinch in your waist, and make your outfit look less baggy. You can do this by pairing them with some heeled shoes and a fitted blazer. Try accessorizing with some gold or silver jewelry. Pair long leggings with some black canvas sneakers and a white t-shirt. Wear a red, plaid flannel shirt over this. Finish the look by leaving your hair down and wearing a cap or beanie. Leggings tend to look very plain, almost like a second skin. You can spice up your outfit by draping a shawl over your shoulders or wrapping a scarf loosely around your neck. This will add some interesting shapes and textures to your outfit. Try some necklaces or chunky bangles. Don't be afraid to layer your necklaces and bracelets. You can wear thin and thick bracelets, or long and short necklaces for a more interesting, layered look.

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Pair leggings with a longer top. Wear a flowing, boho-style blouse with a belt for a more girly look. Know how to dress up your leggings. Try a skater look if you want to be more sporty or tomboyish. Add scarves, ponchos, and shawls for extra layering and texture. Add some jewelry.


Ideally, the ones containing genuine carnauba prove to be the best products[citation needed] although they are usually a little more expensive. But there are other kinds of wax that you may also want to know about:  "Cleaner wax" is generally a little less expensive, but also proves to be harsher. Cleaner waxes often remove clear coat from your car. If you're using this kind of wax on your car, consider removing the polishing step from your pre-wax maintenance. Spray waxes go on easier, but of course there's a downside: They don't last nearly as long. Tested varieties of spray waxes tended to last only a couple weeks before succumbing to the elements. A silver dollar-sized amount should work fine for each 2' x 2' (60cm x 60cm) section of your car. Just to be sure, check the manufacturer's directions as a reference.  How much wax should you use? Err on the side of less, not more. Applying too much wax is a common mistake. It creates more waste, is harder to remove, and leaves gunky buildup. A thinner layer of wax actually bonds better with the surface of the car.  If your car wax didn't come with a foam applicator, try a damp sponge. It's not the greatest applicator, but it'll do the job in a pinch. It should go without saying, but if you decide to use a sponge, don't use it to clean dishes afterward. Divide your car up into sections and wax each section at a time, applying more wax as needed. Gentle, overlapping strokes — between 3 and 5 lbs of pressure — will do the job just fine. Use a high-speed, dual-action, or random orbital buffer to apply more wax to the car and buff out any imperfections. Set your buffer at a low speed, apply wax to the buffing pad or directly onto the car, and buff the car holding the buffer evenly on the surface of the car. Apply more wax as needed After waxing and buffing, wait as long as the wax manufacturers recommend. This may require waxing or buffing in sections, stopping, and then wiping away wax. Here's a good way that you can tell whether the wax is ready to come off. Make...

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Choose a wax that you will use on your car. Place some wax onto the foam applicator that came with the wax. Using gentle and overlapping circular motions, apply the wax evenly over a small section of the car. Buff the car (optional). Let the wax sit for a few minutes per the car wax instructions. Using a microfiber cloth to remove the wax and give your car the perfect polish. Continue polishing the rest of car to a high shine.


Ideally, the sample should be analyzed as soon as it leaves the body. If this isn’t possible, refrigerate the fresh urine until it can be examined. Keeping it in cold conditions will slow the breakdown of different chemicals and the onset of bacteria.  Always refrigerate a sample if it’s going to be more than 2 hours before you can get around to testing it.  Discard samples that are more than a couple hours old if they’ve been exposed to air or left to sit at room temperature. If necessary, you can wait and take a new sample at a later time. The way a sample looks will provide the first clues about what’s going on inside the body. Healthy urine should be clear or faintly yellow. If the urine you’re testing is a dark or unusual color, is especially cloudy, or has an abnormal odor, you may not need a full urinalysis to tell you that something is off.  For best results, make sure you’re satisfactorily hydrated before you collect your sample. Orange, brown, or reddish urine may be a sign of blood in the urinary tract. Similarly, greenish-blue urine can be caused by a UTI or a reaction to prescription medication. Generally speaking, urinalysis is a convenient and reliable way to get an overview of a patient’s level of health, but it’s not a perfect system. Bacteria, external contaminants, and the passing seconds can all contribute to inaccurate readings. Furthermore, it’s possible for testing machines and other materials to occasionally provide false results. If you need to be able to detect potentially serious health complications, another type of test (such as a detailed blood screening) may be necessary.

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Test the urine right away. Pay attention to the physical characteristics of the urine. Keep in mind that a dipstick test is not infallible.


Ideally, you should bake your cheesecake at a temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius). Extreme temperatures and dramatic temperature changes can cause the cake to crack, but cooking the cheesecake at a fairly low temperature can minimize the risk. You can bake a cheesecake at a lower temperature if the recipe calls for it, but avoid temperatures that are higher than this. At high temperatures, the egg proteins over-coagulate and cause the cheesecake to split apart at the surface. Instead of keeping the oven on the entire time, turn the temperature off after about 45 minutes. Leave the cheesecake inside for another hour or until done. The batter should continue to bake inside the warm oven. Gently baking the cheesecake for the final hour prevents it from over-baking, which is important since over-baking can cause cracks to form.

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Bake at a low temperature. Consider turning off the heat early.


Ideally, you should find a spot that receives full sun and one that does not have any competitive roots, like tree roots, nearby.  "Full sun" means a full 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, if not more. The area should also be free of weeds. If there are a few weeds, make sure that you remove them before planting. The vines need space to climb and spread, as well. Ideally, you should look for climbing structures already set in place, like a wire fence, balcony, or pergola. If none of these are available, you could install a trellis, instead. If the vines have nothing to climb, they will start wrapping around the tree. Passion fruit needs light, deep soil that contains plenty of organic material. The stuff in your yard probably is not of high enough quality to do the trick on its own, so you'll need to make a few improvements before you can plant either seeds or vines.  Mix the soil with compost before you do any planting. Compost improves both the texture and nutritional value of the soil. You could also try organic rotten manure, leaf mold, or other green plant waste. If the soil is especially dense, you could lighten it by mixing in a handful of coarse sand. Pay attention to the pH of the soil, as well. The pH should be between 6.5 and 7.5. If the soil is too acidic, mix in ground dolomite or agricultural lime. Add compost to your soil every year to keep it regularly amended. Mix organic matter or sand into your soil to keep it well-drained. Dig a separate hole for each seedling. Each hole should be twice as wide as the current width of your plant, and the depth should be at least as deep as the container your seedling currently rests in.  Carefully dig or slide the passion fruit seedling and its root system out of the container. Place the root system in the center of the hole, then loosely fill in the rest of the hole with soil until the plant feels secure. Handle the roots as little as possible during the transfer. The roots are very sensitive, and if you damage them during the process, you could destroy the...

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Choose the right location. Amend the soil. Transplant each seedling into a large hole. Mulch and fertilize around the plant. Water well.


Ideally, you should hang out in the shade or wear clothing over affected areas if you're going back out into the sunshine. Use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 whenever you go outside. Reapply every hour, after exposure to water or excessive sweat, or according to the product label. Sunburn can be dehydrating, so it's important to counterbalance this by drinking plenty of water while you recover. Eight to ten glasses of water a day are recommended while recovering, with each glass containing 1 cup (240mL) of water. When you no longer have open blisters or the redness of the sunburn has subsided a bit, you can safely use a moisturizing cream. Liberally apply a creamy, unscented moisturizer to sunburned areas over the next few days or weeks to prevent peeling and irritation.

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Minimize sun exposure. Wear sunscreen. Drink plenty of water. Apply unscented moisturizer to your skin as it starts to heal over.


Ideally, you should measure over your bare skin, but you can wear a thin shirt if necessary. To maintain consistency, wear the same clothing every time you measure. Wrap a flexible measuring tape around your waist, just above the crest of your hip bones. The measuring tape should feel snug and flat against your skin, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable.  You may need a mirror to make sure the measuring tape is level and lies flat against your skin. Measure in the same location every time, and try to use the same measuring tape. Waist circumference measurement doesn't tell you your exact percentage of body fat, but it does gives you useful relative measurements.  Non-pregnant women whose waist circumference is >35 inches (89 cm), and men whose waist circumference is >40 inches (102 cm), are at increased risk of developing obesity-related conditions such as hypertension and adult-onset diabetes. If you are not expecting to be pregnant nor gaining weight, and your waist circumference is growing, contact your doctor. You may be pregnant or experiencing a medical issue.

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Strip down to your underwear or a swimsuit. Measure your waist. Check for health hazards.


Ideally, you want tall, hardy grasses for a stronger rope, and the taller the grass, the less splicing you’ll have to do to make longer rope. Collect the grass and divide it into two piles. Flip one pile around so the roots are at the opposite end, and lay it down on top of the other pile so that half the tips are at one end and half the tips are at the other end.  You turn the grass in opposite directions so that there is thicker grass stalk distributed evenly throughout the rope.  Once you’ve made your pile, grab either a thick or thin handful of grass, depending on the diameter you want your rope to be. Tie a knot in one end and proceed with your rope making. To turn yucca leaves into fiber for threads, cut the leaf from the base of the plant, and snip off the pointy tip. Lay the leaf on a flat surface and gently beat it with a stick or rock. As you beat the leaf, the fiber from the plant will begin to separate. Work your way up the entire length of the leaf until all the fiber separates. Find nettles that are tall and dry. Cut down a few and let them dry out over the course of a couple days. Then, use a rock or stick to press against the stalks and open them up. As the stalks open up, begin peeling off strips of green fiber from the stalk’s woody interior. Set the strips aside, and when you are finished you can use them for rope. This method will also work for other woody plants that are tough but break open easily.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Prepare grass. Process yucca. Use nettles.


Ideally, you'll have an undergraduate degree for this job. Some hotels will hire you without one, but it puts you above the competition if you have that degree.  You'll take courses like the basics of hotel management, event management, and food and sanitation.  You can also get a business management degree with a focus in hospitality management. While working on your degree, choose a focus in auditing, if you know that's what you want to do. By focusing on auditing, you'll give yourself that much more of an edge. One possibility to gain experience is to work as an intern. Some of the larger hotels and chains offer internship programs so you can get your feet wet. Keep in mind that it will likely not be a paid internship, though it may be paid in some cases. Even if it's not, you may be able to get course credit for it.  Try asking around at your school for internship possibilities. Companies often contact schools to find interns. You can also check with some of the big hotels in your area to see if they offer internships. For some hotels, experience is even more important than a degree. The best experience is working in another job in the hotel. Take an entry-level position that's similar, such as providing support to the front desk. Any kind of bookkeeping experience is also helpful. Part of being a night auditor is doing some basic accounting. For instance, you'll usually run the numbers for the day, as well make sure the accounts match up. You'll likely prepare reports that the day auditor can check over. If your accounting skills aren't great, make sure to take some accounting classes while you're in school. If you're already out, try taking some at a local community college. You may think that night auditors work in a dark room all by themselves. In reality, most night auditors manage the front desk at night. That means you'll need to deal with any issues that come up at night, as well as check in customers arriving late. Because customers are more likely to be worn out at night, you'll need to have...

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Gain a degree in hotel management. Apply for an internship. Find an entry-level job at the front desk of a hotel. Improve your accounting skills. Work on your people skills. Brush up on your computer skills.


Ideally, your rod should be several inches (or centimeters) wider than your window to give your curtain panels enough space. Before you've purchased a curtain rod, use a measuring tape and write down your window's length.  Longer curtain rods make the window look larger than it is. As a rule of thumb: choose a curtain rod 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) wider than your window. Placing your curtain rod directly above your window will make your window appear narrow and cramped. Check the height of your window, then mark a spot 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) above it. This will make your windows and ceiling appear spacious. Curtains that are too short to reach the floor look awkward. Your curtains should touch the floor or even pool slightly on the bottom. Write down your measurement, then add several inches/centimeters depending on how high you hang your rod. Avoid letting more than 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of curtain pool on the floor. Use your measurements to determine the right length or height of your brackets. Write with a pencil in case you need to adjust your markings. Hold your brackets up to the wall as you make the pencil marks to accurately determine where screws will go. In most cases, the right brackets and screws will come with your curtain rod. Crooked curtains can ruin the overall look of a room. Use a level and measuring tape to make sure your marked lines are straight. Continue adjusting the marks until your line is even.  If the bubble floats in between the two marked lines on your level, your area is straight. Straight edges combine levels with measuring tape and can make a useful alternative.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Calculate the length of your window. Determine your window's height. Measure the height of your floor to the top of your window frame. Mark your intended bracket locations. Make sure your measurements are level.


Ideally, your tank will be 10 gallons (37.9 L) in volume. You don’t want to overcrowd your tank. If you have a 10-gallon tank, for example, aim for about five guppies. This will simply help you maintain the tank better and keep your fish healthier. Some guppy breeders and enthusiasts might argue that you don’t need to follow that ratio, but the more fish you have in your tank, the more often you will have to clean it and change the water. Consider this when deciding what size tank to get, and how many guppies to keep in it. There are a few ways you can dechlorinate your water. You can let it sit with the lid open for about a week to let the chlorine evaporate, or you can buy a dechlorinating kit. It’s important to dechlorinate your aquarium, and any water you add to it in the future.  You can buy these supplies at a local pet supply store for a relatively low cost. You will also want to buy a chlorine testing kit, just to make sure the water is completely free of chlorine before adding your fish. Follow instructions on the dechlorination bottle. Nearly all tap water has a certain level of chlorine in it. You can use purified, filtered, or distilled water that is free of chlorine, to begin with, but to be safe, still test the water for chlorine before putting your fish in it.  Try to keep the pH level in your tank between 8/10 guppies like higher level pH so aim for around 7.5pH to help you keep the pH at a high you may want to add crushed coral. This is equal to about 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. Keep a thermometer in the tank to monitor the temperature. If you find it needs to be heated, you can purchase a small heater to place in the tank.  If you need a heater, make sure you buy one that is appropriate for the size of aquarium you have. For example, if you have a 5-gallon tank, you’ll need a less powerful heater than if you have a 20-gallon tank. Ask the associate at the pet supply store if you aren’t sure which heater you need. To avoid overheating your tank, it’s best to keep it out of direct sunlight. Use...

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Choose an aquarium tank. Dechlorinate the water in the tank. Keep the water between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a filtration system in your tank. Add plants and decorations to your tank. Light your tank.


Ideally, you’ll want to measure your waist against your bare skin, since bulky tops or undergarments might make your measurement inaccurate. Your true waist is between your rib cage and your hip. If you look in the mirror, it should be the part of your torso that thins slightly, generally right above your belly button. If you’re still having trouble finding your waist, slightly bend your body to one side. The crease that forms where you bend is your natural waistline. Once you have found your true waist, take a piece of string and wrap it around your body. Hold it straight and parallel to the floor, and make sure the string is snug but not too tight.  You can also use dental floss or yarn if you don’t have any string. Don’t suck in your stomach, since that won’t be your true waist measurement. You can either mark the length with your finger or cut the string. However, make sure you take a measurement as you’re exhaling, not inhale, since your stomach expands slightly as you exhale. If you don’t have a pair of scissors, you can use a dark permanent to mark the spot where the two ends of the string touch. Lay your string out flat, then use a ruler or yardstick to measure its length. If you’re using a ruler, you may have to use it more than once – simply keep track of where it ended with your finger, remove the ruler, then start over from that spot. Make sure the string is completely straight when you line it up next to the ruler. If it's not, your measurement will be slightly smaller than your waist really is.

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Remove or raise your clothing. Find your true waist. Wrap a piece of string around your waist. Exhale, then note the length of the string. Use a yardstick or ruler to measure the string, if you have one.


Identical twins often have different personalities. If you've known a pair of twins for awhile, you may be able to tell them apart based on personality. For example, Alice may be very shy and withdrawn, while Sophie is a social butterfly. If you see one of the twins out walking, and she smiles and yells, "Hi!", you're likely seeing Sophie. Twins may have a different speaking style. You can use this as a means to identify twins. Returning to the above example, as Sophie is more social, she may use common slang and colloquial terms in conversation. As Alice is more withdrawn, and spends a lot of time at home, she may have not picked up on as much slang. She may be unlikely to use certain terms and phrases in conversation, sticking to more formal sentences. Twins may also have slightly different mannerisms and habits, which you may pick up on if you've spent a lot of time with the twins. One twin may have a habit of twirling his hair, for example, while another may bite his fingernails. One twin may gesticulate more when he or she talks, while another may be more reserved in conversation. It's okay to ask politely. While twins may sometimes get slightly annoyed, many identical twins understand others have trouble differentiating between them. If you're really in doubt, politely say something like, "I'm sorry, but are you Mason or Todd?" Thank the twin for answering, and let him or her know you'll try to do better in the future.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Assess personality. Pay attention to speaking style. Look at habits and mannerisms. Ask politely when in doubt.


Identify Yellowjackets and European paper wasps by the yellow and black bands on the wasps’ abdomens. Cicada killers are a type of digger wasp that resembles a larger, wider yellowjacket. Identify the European hornet by its yellow and black striped tail and red-brown thorax. You’ll also see black and yellow mud daubers. Note that mud daubers can also be black or metallic blue-black, as can spider wasps (including tarantula hawks). Paper wasps native to North America are golden brown with patches of red and yellow. Distinguish these from the baldfaced hornet, which is white and black striped with a white face. Also look for digger wasps, which have orange-brown, yellow and black bodies and metallic blue wings. Velvet ants, despite their name, are black, hairy, wingless wasps with bright red, yellow, orange, or white-colored areas. Look for 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) long yellowjackets. Contrast these with larger wasps, including the 0.75 to 1.2 inch (1.9 to 3 cm) long baldfaced hornets, 0.75 to 1.4 inch (1.9 to 3.5 cm) long European hornet, and the significantly larger 1 to 2.5 inch long (2.54 to 6.35 cm) tarantula hawks and 1.5 inch (3.81 cm) long cicada killer. Paper wasps and mud daubers tend to be 0.5 to 0.75 inches (1.27 to 1.9 cm) long. With some rare exceptions -- like the European hornet -- wasps can be identified by their smooth, hairless bodies and narrow waists. Learn to recognize the yellowjacket by its short, narrow waist and cone-like abdomen that tapers to a sharp point. Look for the characteristically long legs and spindle-shaped waist of the paper wasp. Also note the mud dauber has a very narrow waist and long, thin body.

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Look for yellow and black. Identify wasps with other coloration. Estimate the wasp’s size. Observe the body shape.


Identify anything that's causing you to procrastinate, then get rid of it. Sell it or put it in a storage locker. Move away from it. Throw it away. You can't become motivated if you're squandering all of your time. If you're spending too much time aimlessly browsing the internet, install a "productivity" extension in your browser. These free extensions allow you to block certain sites and/or set time limits for recreational browsing. Hold yourself accountable in your own eyes and the eyes of others. Set personal penalties for yourself if you don't act throw out some delicious cookies you've been saving or make a donation to charity. Tell your friends and family about things you plan on doing. If you don't do these things, they'll know, and you'll be embarrassed - now you have a great reason to get started! Write yourself little notes to keep you motivated or set a reminder on your phone that reminds you every 20 minutes of a task you need to accomplish. This might get annoying enough to make you actually do it. Only you know where to draw the line in terms of dosage - one person's typical morning brew might make another jittery and unfocused all day. A low to moderate dose can make you feel alert, oriented, and focused.  If you've already got a caffeine addiction - that is, you need caffeine just to function normally - you might be out of luck! Stay away from more powerful stimulants unless a doctor has prescribed them for a specific condition. They can be extremely habit-forming if used carelessly. Go for a short run, do some jumping jacks, or shadowbox. Even light physical exercise can affect our moods, making us feel more active and dynamic. Exercise has even been shown to thwart depression and low self-image - both hurdles to personal motivation efforts. If you're having serious motivation problems, breaking one large task into many small tasks can make it much easier to approach psychologically. Because we get a feeling of accomplishment from completing each step of the task, this trick can increase...

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Eliminate your distractions. Raise the stakes for yourself. Take some caffeine. Move your body. Break your task into manageable pieces. Surprise yourself.


Identify the full names of each party and what their role is in the contract. The original leaseholder of the property is the Tenant and the person subletting the property is the Subtenant. For example, “This contract is for the sublease of an apartment between the Tenant, Jane Smith, and the Subtenant, Robert Jones made on February 1, 2011.” State the full address of the property. For example, “The property is located at 1234 Any Street, Unit #1, City, State, Zip.”  If the sublease is for something other than the full use of the property—only the use of a garage, for example—state this in the description of the property. If the property is for residential purposes, as in the case of a house or an apartment, state that the subleased premises are to be used for residential purposes only. A commercial lease should state that the property is to be used for commercial use only. State the date the sublease begins and the date the sublease ends. Determine in advance the time at which the subtenant will take and surrender possession. For example, “Subtenant will take possession on January 1st, 2011 at 9 AM and vacate the premises by June 6th, 2011 by 12 PM.” State the agreed upon rental amount and when the subtenant must pay it. In the sublease of property, the subtenant usually pays monthly. For example, “Subtenant will pay Tenant the sum of $500 monthly, to be received by the Tenant by the 3rd day of each month.”  Include any penalty for late payment in this section as well. For example, “If rent is not received by the 3rd day of the month, a $50 late fee will be added to the amount of rent due.” Include the payment recipient by name. Include the address to which the subtenant must send the rent as well. You should also make it clear what your own financial contributions will be. For example, if your rent is $1000 and your subtenant will pay $850, you must pay $150 per month. Alternately, you can include a clause that specifies that you have paid your share in full (e.g., $450 for three months) and the subtenant...

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State the name of the parties and the date of the contract. Identify the property. Provide the term of the sublease. State the rent schedule and amount. Include a section on the security deposit. Sign and date the contract. Deliver the contract to your landlord.


Identify the person’s underlying emotion to help you choose which action to take. Anger, is a useful emotion. It is known as a “cover” or secondary emotion that can mask underlying emotions. If we think about it, anger can be used to display all sorts of underlying emotions including but not limited to: hurt, frustration, and fear, with anxiety topping the list as a common driver to anger. You get to discover which is operating during a conflict.  Humans, from an early age, learn to cope with things that happen around them and to them. If they learn to respond in an angry way, then they will use that coping skill over and over. Children carry their coping skills into adulthood. Even though they may cause problems, some people will refuse to change. Children who grew up in a chaotic home have few childhood coping skills except to become hyper-vigilant – always on guard, always externally focused on others, always on edge waiting to see what is going to happen next. Serve as your own mediator (a person who intervenes between two parties to bring about an agreement or reconciliation). Do your best to create a mediation-like environment. In the most successful mediation sessions all parties get their emotional needs met, the truth can be revealed, and the conflict can move toward resolution. Make that your goal.  If you sense the person is getting out of control, then find a way to remove yourself from the situation. You may say things like, “I can see that we aren’t going to resolve this today so I’m going to leave now,” or “We can’t resolve this problem if we can’t talk calmly, so I’m going to take a break and we can discuss this later.” You may be shocked by what is said to you; but maintaining an honest and empathetic stance will help you to understand. Ideally, you can set ground rules from the beginning that there will be no name calling.If the situation doesn't allow that, then you can say, "We don't have to resort to name calling to get this problem solved. Let's focus on the problem."  Remember that you...

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Assess behaviors. Mediate. Exercise caution. Neutralize the anger. Maintain self-control. Consider consequences.


Identify the situations in which you are most likely to talk to yourself or process aloud. Note how you feel: you may talk aloud when you are anxious, when you are trying to get something done, or just when you are working to understand a new idea. Keep a self-talk journal in which you write down every moment you think aloud. Note whether you were alone or in public, what you were talking about, and how you felt before and after. When you notice the urge to talk out loud welling up, take a deep breath. Breathe in from your nose and into your belly. This will help quell any urges and calm your anxieties about embarrassing yourself. Practice this whenever you have the urge to think out loud in embarrassing or inappropriate situations. Journaling is a useful habit that anyone can benefit from. It allows you to work through your thoughts in a way that is not embarrassing or disruptive to others. If you need to work through a problem or memorize something, consider writing those things down in a journal or in a notepad. If you struggle with blurting, find a time to sit down with a friend or family member and practice having a conversation. Pay close attention to what the other person is saying. At varying intervals during the conversation, stop and give a quick synopsis of what the other person said. This will help you focus your self-control and practice not blurting over the other person.  If it is not too distracting, you might write down notes on what the other person is saying. While you practice conversing, try using a stopwatch to place limits on how long you talk. Thinking out loud is a normal feature of healthy human cognitive function. However, if you are having a difficult time controlling the things that you say, you should seek the help of a mental health professional. This inability to control what you are saying may be a sign of a more complicated mental health problem.  Blurting out and a general lack of impulse control can be a symptom of ADHD. If you impulsively speak what is on your mind, talk...

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Learn your triggers. Take a deep breath. Write down your thoughts. Have some practice conversations. Seek professional help.


Identify when your boyfriend’s behavior started to upset you. Consider how your actions may have impacted the situation.  Does the shift in his mood coincide with a stressful week at school or work or has he been acting strange for months? His inattention may not be a reflection of his feelings for you, but his emotional response to a stressful or upsetting situation. Are you placing unreasonable expectations on your boyfriend? Do you flood his inbox with texts? Are you constantly checking up on him? Or, have you remained patient, calm, and trusting? Are you the only one putting any effort into the relationship? Ask yourself why you desire to ignore your boyfriend. Are you fighting? Is he failing to communicate with you? Consider why his actions, or lack of actions, are upsetting you. Are you the only one putting any effort into the relationship? Remember, you are allowed to feel upset, hurt, angry, or neglected.  Keep track of your thoughts in a journal. Talk through your feelings with someone you trust. Talk about your feelings over coffee with your best friend. Have a conversation with your boyfriend about your feelings and concerns. Use “I” statements instead of “you” statements. Allow him to respond. Don’t cut him off or interrupt him. If he remains emotionally evasive or brushes of your concerns, end the conversation and take action.  Take responsibility for your feelings. Use "I" statements, such as "I feel ignored," "I am concerned about our relationship," "I feel hurt when you choose to hang out with your friends instead of spending time with me." Avoid "you" statements, which place the blame completely on the other person. Examples of "you" statements include "you are ignoring me," "You don't seem to care about our relationship," and "you never want to see me."

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Examine the situation. Reflect on your feelings. Talk with your boyfriend.


Identify which household chores are using up your time.  Decide whether the time spent on these chores takes away from time spent doing something else that you consider more valuable.  Chores such as laundry and cleaning may interfere with work if you work from home a lot.  Also, time spent on housework may hinder your ability to partake in other more enjoyable activities, such as being with your children or pursuing a hobby.  Calculate the financial opportunity cost.  Suppose you work from home and earn $25 per hour.  If you hired a housekeeper, you would have pay $20 per hour.  The opportunity cost of doing the housework yourself is $5 per hour ($25−$20=$5){\displaystyle (\$25-\$20=\$5)}. Calculate the opportunity cost in time.  Suppose you spend 5 hours each Saturday on laundry, food shopping and cleaning.  If a housekeeper came once per week to clean and help with laundry, you would only have to spend 3 hours on Saturday finishing the laundry and food shopping.  The opportunity cost of doing the housework yourself is 2 hours. Suppose you are going to pay $4,000 per year to attend an in-state college.  The government will subsidy an additional $8,000 for your tuition.  But, you must also factor in the opportunity cost of not working while you’re in college.  Suppose you could earn $20,000 per year at a job instead of going to college.  This means that the true cost of a year of college is the tuition plus the opportunity cost of not working.  The total tuition is the amount you pay ($4,000) plus the government subsidy ($8,000), which equals a total of $12,000. The opportunity cost of not working is $20,000. Therefore, the total cost of a year of college is $12,000+$20,000=$32,000{\displaystyle \$12,000+\$20,000=\$32,000}. Other opportunity costs associated with going to college include the value of four years’ real-world work experience, the value of time spent on studying instead of other activities, or the value of what you could have purchased with the money you spent on tuition or the interest that...

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Decide whether or not to hire a housekeeper. Determine the true cost of going to college. Recognize opportunity costs in daily choices.


Identifying a specific emotion can be more difficult than you think. If you are struggling, start with the four basic categories: anxiety, sadness, anger, or happiness. By simply identifying exactly what you’re feeling, you can begin taking the power away from the emotion as you work through what’s causing it. Though your feelings may vary in intensity, most fall into one of these broad categories.  Anxiety often takes the shape of “what if” questions. What if they don’t like me? What if I’m not accepted? Etc.  Sadness tends to happen when we focus on things we cannot change such as death or loss.  Anger is the response after being attacked, such as our values.  Happiness is positive thought often around a gain, such as a compliment from a friend or a reward like a promotion at work. Taking steps in the moment to deal with a difficult emotion is one common coping strategy. You can help deal with an emotional response by focusing on something else that you can control, such as your breathing. Research shows  that practicing breathing control has a positive impact on your stress response or “fight or flight” response.  For example, a simple technique is to count to five while inhaling, hold for five counts, and take five counts to exhale. Focus on your each part of your breath. Another way to focus on your breath is to use a deflated balloon. Blow up the balloon and watch it deflate. Self-soothing techniques are another way to focus on something aside from a difficult emotion. One specific example is the five senses technique to help you improve your state of mind. Sit in a comfortable position and focus on your breathing. Then isolate each of your five senses and spend one minute each focusing on the specific sensations of each. Consider the following:  Hearing: What sounds do you hear around you? Focus on external sounds, such as cars going by, people talking, birds chirping. Focus on internal sounds, such as your breathing or digestion. As you focus on hearing, do you notice anything you did not before?...

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Identify the emotion you’re feeling. Try breathing relaxation techniques. Try a self-soothing technique. Try progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). Try meditating or praying. Try throwing the negative thought away. Use positive imagery. Talk to a friend.


Identifying your favorite features may help you to develop a more positive body image. Take a few moments each day to look at yourself in the mirror and identify your favorite features of your body. For example, you might say to yourself, “I really like the shape of my face.” As you repeat this self-talk on a daily basis, you should begin to notice more of your good features and start to feel better about your body. Bodies come in many different shapes and sizes. Paying attention to the diversity of bodies may help you to see the beauty in your own unique body shape and size as well. When you go out, pay attention to how different people’s bodies are. Note the shapes, sizes, colors, and others features of people’s bodies.  Try not to stare at people as you notice different body shapes. It may cause other people to feel self-conscious. View other people’s bodies with an open, non-judgmental mind. Avoid attaching labels to other people’s bodies, just observe so that you can begin to see how many different types of bodies there are. Don’t compare yourself to others as you observe other body types. You may be able to improve your body image by focusing more on what it can do instead of what it looks like. Even if you are not athletic, think about how you use your body every day.  For example, you might simply observe that you use your body to hug your family and friends, to breathe in, and to smile. Make a list of all the things that your body can do and look at it when you begin to focus too much on what your body looks like. Try out a new physical activity to discover more ways that you can use your body. For example, you could try yoga, tai chi, swimming, or a dance class. While your mirror may also be a tool for you to criticize your body, you can learn to use your mirror to improve your body image. Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, identify something that you like about your body and say it out loud.  For example, you could simply say, “I like the way my shoulders look in this top.” If you can’t...

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Focus on what you like about your body. Pay attention to the diversity of body types in the world. Take notice of all of the things your body can do. Use your mirror to improve your body image. Say positive things to yourself. Post body-positive sticky notes around your house. Limit your media exposure. Surround yourself with positive people. Be supportive of other people.


Identity issues are quite common for college students, of whom about 8% have identity problems. The psychological effects of these issues can lead to things like depression, anger, loneliness, and hopelessness. If you're having trouble navigating who you are, consider seeking some professional guidance.  College campuses nowadays almost always have counseling or mental health services. Find out what your college has on offer and call or visit in person to find out more. Consider making an appointment to talk with a licensed counselor, social worker, or psychologist. Keep in mind that these services are always confidential. Counseling services can help you deal directly with issues like sexual or gender identity, or help you come to terms with spiritual crises. They can also help you cope with related issues like depression and confusion. Many students grow up in a religious or spiritual tradition and are exposed in college to new and challenging ideas for the first time. It's not uncommon to struggle to reconcile these new ideas with your spiritual beliefs and, for some, this can contribute to an identity crisis. If you're in such a position, it's important not to feel alone and to voice your concerns.  You might consider talking to someone in your faith like a rabbi, an imam, a minister, or a priest. People with religious training can help you understand how your faith answers big questions about the world, God, suffering, who we are as people, and how we ought to live. Many colleges also have chaplains for spiritual and pastoral care. Be aware that these figures are often non-denominational and sometimes even completely secular – they are there to help both religious and non-religious students.  You could also consider talking to someone from outside of your faith for a sort of “second opinion.” This may be a good idea if your identity crisis stems from something that your own faith doesn't accept, like an aspect of sexuality or gender or other beliefs. Seek out help from your friends and other people that...

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Access campus counseling services. Seek out spiritual guidance. Confide in friends, family, or mentors. Keep in mind that an identity formation can be a difficult process.


If 4 x 4 = 16, then 16 / 4 = 4. Divide the number to the left of the division symbol, or the divisor, into the first number under the division symbol. Since 6 / 2 = 3, you'll write 3 on top of the division symbol. Multiply the number on top of the division symbol by the divisor. Bring the product down under the first number under the division symbol. Since 3 x 2 = 6, then you'll bring a 6 down. Subtract the 2 numbers that you've written. 6 - 6 = 0. You can leave the 0 blank also, since you don't usually start a new number with 0. Bring the second number that is under the division symbol down. Divide the number that you brought down by the divisor. In this case, 8 / 2 = 4. Write 4 on top of the division symbol. Multiply the top right number by the divisor and bring the number down. 4 x 2 = 8. Subtract the numbers. The final subtraction equals zero, which means that you have finished the problem. 68 / 2 = 34. Some divisors won't divide evenly into other numbers. When you've finished your final subtraction, and you have no more numbers to bring down, then the final number is your remainder.

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Think of division as the opposite of multiplication. Write out your division problem. Account for remainders.


If Mom's around, the weaning process (switching from mother's milk to solid food) happens naturally from about four weeks. At this point, Mom gets tired of the kittens chewing on her teats and starts to spend time apart from them. In turn, the hungry kittens investigate food options around them and usually discover Mom's food. As the kittens start to take mouthfuls of her food, they begin the weaning process. Kittens do not need water until they start weaning, roughly around four weeks old. Any kitten above this age, however, should have constant access to a full water bowl. Change this water whenever it gets dirty (as it tends to if kittens step and/or poop in the bowl). If you've been bottle-feeding the kittens yourself, the weaning process is similar. It sometimes helps to put some milk-replacer in a saucer and put your finger just beneath the surface to teach the kitten to lap first. Then, it's a matter of mashing up some wet kitten food with the milk-replacer to make a porridge for the kitten to lap. As she gets the hang of that you can thicken up the porridge until she's happily taking most of her calories in solid form. Socialization is crucial during the three-to-nine-week window. From two to three weeks of age, handle the kittens as much as possible every day. Introduce them to different sights and sounds, such as the vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, men with beards, children . . . anything you can think of. During this six-week window the kitten is most open to new experiences, and what she encounters now she will accept without question as an adult, making her into a happy, well-adjusted and sociable cat.  Use cat toys, balls, string, or other objects to play with them, but don't use objects small enough for them to swallow. (Note that cats may eat string or yarn if left unsupervised, so only allow this in your interactive play. It's a potential choking hazard.) Don't teach your kittens that human fingers and hands are toys, or the kitten may continue to bite and scratch them as an adult. Choose a spot...

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Start to leave out extra kitten food. Provide water. Put down kitten food for hand-reared kittens. Socialize your kittens by introducing them to new things. Provide non-clumping litter. Keep the cat inside until it has all its shots. Give kittens away responsibly.