Get an 8 ½”x 11” sheet of paper to cut into a square.  Use a ruler to measure 8 ½ inches down the 11 inch side and make a mark at that point. Use the ruler to draw a straight line across the paper at the mark you made. Cut the paper on this line to end up with a piece of paper that is 8 ½ x 8 ½ inch square. Fold the left side of the paper over to the right side to make a crease in the middle of the paper. Then, unfold the piece of paper.  Align the edges of the paper exactly to make sure your fold is directly in the center of the paper. The accuracy of your angles depends on your folds being crisp and exact. Take the upper right corner and fold it down towards a low point on the crease you made in the middle of the paper. Fold the corner down so that it meets the crease in the middle of the paper.  The corner will be approximately ⅔ of the way down the center crease you made when you folded the paper in half This will form a triangle on the paper that has a 30° angle, a 60° angle, and a 90° angle. You will fold the entire top edge of the paper down to create a new tip in the upper left hand of the paper. Take the bottom right corner up towards the top edge of the first triangle. Fold until the right edge of the paper lines up with the creased edge of the first triangle. You will end up with a second 30°,60°,90° triangle. Take the bottom left corner and fold it up until the left side of the paper meets the edge of the first triangle the was originally the top edge of the paper. The two edges should line up together. Tuck the corner under the second 30°, 60°, 90° triangle you folded. The side of each different triangle makes a different angle that you should label. Put your paper down with the longest side pointing up.  There are two angles at the top of your protractor. The left side is a 15° angle, and the right side is a 30° angle. The left corner of your protractor has two angles. The angle on top is a 45° angle, and the angle on the bottom is a 30° angle. The right corner of your protractor is a 60° angle....

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Cut a sheet of paper into a square. Fold the paper in half. Fold the upper right corner into a triangle. Fold the bottom right corner up to form a second triangle. Fold the bottom left corner up. Label the angles on your protractor. Use your pocket protractor. Place your protractor on the angle you are trying to measure.


Get an adult to help you if you're not allowed to use the stove--boiling water can be extremely dangerous if you spill it on yourself.  If you don't have access to a stove, you can use a microwave instead. Combine the sugar and water in a microwave-safe glass and heat it for two minutes on high. Stir the sugar water and microwave for another 2 minutes. Stir the mixture a third time and the sugar should dissolve almost entirely into the water. Use purified water if possible. The sugar can attach to impurities in the tap water and create a crust that will prevent water from evaporating and prevent the crystals from growing on your string instead.  Make sure you handle the pot or microwave-safe glass with hot pads or oven mitts so you don't burn yourself. You don't want any undissolved sugar to remain on the bottom of the pot. If undissolved sugar ends up in the jar or glass where you grow the rock candy, crystals will attach to the undissolved sugar and not to your string or stick.  If you have undissolved sugar that didn't mix with the boiling water, you may want to pour the solution through a strainer and only retain the liquid. The solution you have made is a super-saturated solution, meaning the water has absorbed more sugar than it would have absorbed at room temperature. As the solution cools, the water saturation point of the water will become lower, and it will no longer be able to hold the amount of sugar. The dissolved sugar will be unable to stay in liquid form, and will instead crystallize on the string or stick you provide. Try to coordinate the color to the flavor--blue with blueberry, red with strawberry, purple with grape--so the flavor is clear. Make sure you stir the solution thoroughly so the flavor and color is evenly distributed.  You only need a few drops of flavoring, but try to make the solution dark with color for the best results.  Try mixing in drink mix, like Kool-Aid, for color and flavor. Try adding a splash of fruit juice for lemon, lime, orange, or other fruity flavored candy....

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Heat 2 cups (473 ml) water in a microwave or a pot, bringing it to a boil. Remove the solution from the heat and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes. Add food coloring and/or flavoring if you don't want plain rock candy. Pour the solution into a large glass or jar where you plan to grow your rock candy crystals.


Get an area rug or a rug runner for places where there will be heavy foot traffic. When selecting a rug, you should also get a rug stopper, to prevent the rug from scrunching up.  Keep a rug near the door to prevent excessive dirt to be tracked onto the floor. Consider getting an outdoor rug to wipe your shoes off before entering the house. To truly protect your floors, you should remove all the furniture. By doing this you will clean your parquet floors in an even manner. When you move furniture in and out of a room, be sure to handle it so that nothing scratches the floor. Never declaw an animal because it is a cruel thing to do. Instead, you can have your cat or dog’s nails trimmed. Dogs are especially likely to scratch wooden floors due to excitement and guests. If something spills onto the floors, you should take a moment to clean it up right away. Instead of waiting for your next day off to clean the floors, do a spot clean to ensure nothing stains. The best way to clean something like spilled food or liquid is with a damp cloth.

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Protect heavy trafficked areas. Remove furniture for cleaning. Trim your pet’s nails. Spot clean when necessary.


Get an electronic tuner to make sure that your guitar is tuned. Trying to learn how to play different songs with an untuned guitar can confuse you. Also, many guides that you find online will be using standard tuning.  Standard tuning starting from the top string to the bottom is E, A, D, g, b, e.  Play open notes on your guitar and make sure that they correspond with the digital output on the tuner. When you are sitting down, there are two main ways to hold your guitar. For a casual playing style, lay the guitar over your dominant leg. On the other hand, the classical method has you set your guitar on your non-dominant leg. In both instances, make sure that the guitar is held close against your body. Holding your guitar properly makes it easier to play and prevents you from becoming fatigued. Play around with both styles and figure out which one is most comfortable for you.  The classical style gives you more control over the neck of your guitar. The casual style reduces fatigue as you play. Make sure that the guitar is upright while you play because tilting the guitar can hurt your wrists. When standing, make sure that you have a strap on your guitar and that the guitar is tight against your torso, with the top of the guitar over your chest.  Maintain a relaxed posture as you play your guitar.

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Ensure that your guitar is in tune. Hold your guitar correctly.


Get an envelope that's big enough to hold whatever the recipient will be sending back to you. For example, if you're sending out an S.A.S.E to get a free CD from your favorite band, use an envelope that's big enough to hold a CD. Write your first and last name on the top line, followed by your address below it. This stamp will cover the recipient's cost of sending the envelope back to you. If you're sending your S.A.S.E to a different country, make sure you include the right stamps for that. Check with your local post office over the phone or online if you're not sure what stamps you should use. You want the recipient to be able to put your items in it and mail it back to you!

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Find an envelope. Write your address in the center of the envelope. Stick a stamp on the top right corner of the envelope. Leave the first envelope unsealed.


Get an old bowl and a kitchen measuring cup. Measure out the PVA glue into the measuring cup and pour it directly into the bowl. Make sure to scrape the sides of the measuring cup so that you use up all of the glue. You can choose either white or clear glue, as the color doesn't affect how the glue works.

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Get any installation CDs you will need. Depending on your computers, you may need network drivers. Decide on a name for your home network. Most people use their family name, but anything will work. Write down unique names for each of the computers. Know what resources you would like to share. These can include printers, files or the Internet connection. Most people use either an Ethernet connection or a wireless one. You will need either an Ethernet or wireless NIC for network connectivity, depending on the connectivity method you chose. You will require 1 Ethernet cable for each computer in your home network. These cables come in a variety of lengths, so know what lengths will work best for your network and buy accordingly. Connect 3 or more computers to your network with a hub or switch. Be sure your hub or switch has enough ports to handle all the networked computers. You'll want to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the connection method you chose.

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Have everything ready before you begin creating your network. Determine which connectivity method will work best to create your home network. Install your network interface cards (NICs) into the appropriate slot of each computer. Be sure you have enough Ethernet cables available for the job, as needed. Network 2 computers together using an RJ-45 crossover cable. Configure your connection.


Get at least four people together, and have everyone sit cross-legged on the floor or on the ground in a circle facing one another. Two of the advantages to the game are that it can be played indoors or outdoors, and you only need players, not equipment. The size of the circle formed depends upon two factors: a) the number of players and b) how far apart each player sits.  The larger the circle, the farther players will end up running. When 2,145 students in a Missouri school district broke the Guinness World Record in 2011 for the largest game of duck, duck, goose, they had to form a massive circle outside the fenced perimeter of their football stadium. “It” (sometimes referred to as the “picker” or the “fox”) will be the person saying “duck, duck, goose” and choosing who will be the goose chasing him or her. Because kids often don’t want to be “it” first, they might play rock, paper, scissors to decide. Or, if a parent or a teacher is overseeing the game, he or she might choose for the children. The person who is "it" will start walking around the circle and tapping the top of each player's head, saying either "duck" or "goose." Typically, "it" taps and says "duck" several times before selecting someone and saying "goose." This creates both suspense and an element of surprise for everyone sitting in the circle, wondering if they will be the "goose." On the flip side, because this is what most people do, saying “goose” on the second or third person is unexpected and can give “it” an advantage. At a time of his or her choosing, "it" will tap a player's head and say "goose." "It" then takes off running around the circle, and the goose jumps up and chases after "it." The goose's goal is to tag "it" before "it" is able to sit down in the goose's spot.  If “it” makes it around the circle and gets back to the goose’s spot without being caught, the goose now becomes “it.” If the goose catches “it” before then, “it” is “it” again and another round starts.  A twist that is played a lot as standard duck, duck, goose...

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Sit in a circle. Decide who will be “it” first. Walk around the circle, tapping heads. Choose a "goose” and run.


Get chips, popcorn, candy, etc. into bowls or baskets. Make sure these are on a small table and away from where you sleep. Be careful with chocolate or other messy foods; it can melt and make a mess! You can get cherry tomatoes, small pieces of carrot and small pieces of potato (or any other small food such as fruit) and place on toothpicks for easy eating.

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Get connected with other people. In a world in which we can easily connect with others via technology, it can paradoxically also feel like a very isolating place. Break away from the routine of sitting quietly on the bus with your headphones and spark up a conversation with someone. Who knows where it could lead! You may think that you won't enjoy this but studies show that people often get unexpected enjoyment from talking with strangers. Engage your mind with a mentally stimulating hobby. Learn how to play a musical instrument or pick up a new sport. To make it interesting, seek out others who engage in the same hobby. You can learn from them and make new friends. Studies show that when we help out or spend money on other people, it actually makes us feel good - more so even than spending money on ourselves. Use the positive feelings you get from helping others to become excited about life. Think about the implications: you can be a force for positive change in the world, and feel great about it. There are a number of things you could do to help others:  Donate your time to a charitable cause you care about. Pay it forward by buying the movie tickets for the people behind you in line. Buy a meal or a warm blanket for a homeless person. We are deeply social animals. Love is one of the best feelings around; it changes your perception; it is exciting, exhilarating. Although you can't just choose to fall in love, you can do things that help increase your odds:  Date. If you aren't putting yourself out into the world, you're unlikely to fall in love. Try to be more accepting of people. There are countless people who have written or said beautiful things about life and the nature of living. Get inspired and excited about life through their words. Try the following to start:  A passage by Richard Dawkins from his book Unweaving the Rainbow: Science, Delusion, and the Appetite for Wonder: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/83303-we-are-going-to-die-and-that-makes-us-the  A quote by Robert Brault:...

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Talk to strangers. Get a new hobby. Help others. Fall in love. Read exciting passages or quotes about life. Get outside help.


Get down at your cat’s level to engage with him while you start the process of clicker training him. This will make it easier for you to respond immediately to your cat’s correct behavior by clicking and giving him a treat. Toss over a treat for your cat while making the clicking noise at the same time. This will begin an association in the cat’s mind that a clicking sound will mean a treat will appear. Don't click at any other time. You want the cat to associate the click with the treat, so don’t click while the cat is eating, looking at you, or walking away. Only click when you give the treat. Wait until your cat is finished eating the treat and looks at you before you start again. Make the clicking sound and toss over a treat again. Let your cat finish the treat before starting again. Try this process several times. Stop after 5 minutes and give your cat a break. If the cat completely loses interest, the reward isn't strong enough. Find a better reward. Continue to associate the clicking sound with the reward, but use your cat’s attention to the treat to start building some stronger associations. The cat will still want the treat but will have to work harder for it (here, your cat will just take a few steps, but soon, your cat will need to perform for the treat). Don't talk to the cat or use any kind of verbal cues during this first stage. You want the clicker noise to be the clearest signal here. The click noise is also much easier for an animal to identify than a verbal cue, such as saying, “Good kitty.” Your timing might not be as exact, and the cat might pick up on your tone differently every time. A click is quick and consistent.

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Sit on the floor with your cat. Use the clicker and give a reward. Repeat clicking and rewarding several times. Toss the treat a little ways and click at the same time. Don’t talk to your cat during this time.


Get established on popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Tumblr, Reddit, YouTube, and Flickr. Be careful what you put on any public profiles, as anyone can look you up. You will find the broadest audience there.  Ask people you know what social media they use. For professional social networking, try LinkedIn. Once you have a nice picture and a cute or accurate name on your platform of choice, add friends freely. To network with the people you have in your life already, check out communication apps that will let you send what are basically cooler text messages. Check out messaging apps that are popular in Asia, like WeChat or WhatsApp.  Consider using separate phone numbers for different networks. For example, a personal cell phone and a work cell phone. If you're interested in privacy, download an encrypted app like Signal. Search the platforms you have joined for causes you care about and other interests of yours. For instance, you can join groups on Facebook, follow organizations on Twitter. Post in these groups, reply to other members, and add other members with whom you get along.  For instance, if you're in a Facebook group for Panda Habitat Conservation, and you always feel inspired by the jokes some man named Heinrich from Idaho posts, you can like his post, reply with a joke of your own, and then add him as a friend. Find message boards or online communities that focus on one of your interests. Post on the topic and share your knowledge.  If someone on the message board has similar interests or can teach you something, then send them an email or a private message and get to know them. Request connections with everyone you know and like in real life. If the network is a personal one, add only your close friends you would want hearing your unguarded thoughts. If the network is a business one, add the people you interact with, whether virtually or in person, so you can grow your reach. Be active on the sites you choose! Once a day or so, share a comment, photo, or...

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Make profiles on popular platforms. Download messaging apps to communicate with friends. Find your niche online. Add people freely. Represent yourself. Interact with your contacts. Reconnect with former contacts.


Get everyone in your family together and walk around the house to find all of the possible exits. Don't just look for the obvious exits, such as the front and back doors, but other ones as well, such as: first-floor windows, garage doors, and any other safe methods of escape. Try to find at least two ways to get out of each room.  Drawing a floor plan of your house and marking the exits can help you remember exactly what to do in the event of a fire. You should find a way to escape from all of the second floor as well as the first floor rooms. Each time that you practice, pretend that the fire is in a different part of the house. This way, you can run the drill several times and know which routes will minimize your exposure to the smoke and fire. You can also practice waking up the sleeping family members of the house, as though the alarm went off at night.  Write out and draw your escape plan so everyone in your family knows exactly what to do. Practicing the plan in the dark, or even with your eyes closed, can help you get comfortable with your surroundings in case your vision is clouded by smoke when you actually have to escape. There are several things you should know how to do as you carry out your escape plan to minimize your likelihood of being exposed to toxic smoke. Smoke and heat rise, so it will always be safer and easier to breathe as close to the ground as possible. Here are some measures that you should take:  Practice crawling to avoid getting smoke in your eyes and lungs. Practice stopping, dropping, and rolling to stomp out any fire on your clothes. Practice touching a door with the back of your hand to know if there's fire on the other side. Start from the bottom of the door and work your way to the top, as heat rises. If the door is hot during a real fire, stay away. Practice sealing yourself in your home if you cannot escape. If you have no way to get out, then you should close all doors that are between you and the fire. It will take 20 minutes for the door to burn. Never seal the doors...

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Locate all of the possible escape routes in your home. Practice your escape plan at least twice a year. Practice taking several safety precautions during your escape. Have an escape ladder if you live in a multi-story house, and practice using it. Have a fire extinguisher at home, and know how to use it. Pick a meeting place that is a safe distance away from your home. Make your children comfortable with the escape plan. Make sure your home is ready for fire safety.


Get eye makeup inspiration from the autumn leaves. Think warm, soft reds, rich browns, golds, and even deep olives. Fall is all about dimension, so ditch the shimmery bright colors for richer hues. Line your eyes with browns and golds during fall days, and intensify your eyes with black liner at night. Fall is the time to bring out your heavier winged eyeliners and cat eye looks as well. Don’t underestimate the power of a little bit of eyebrow grooming to change your look. As your clothes get thicker in the fall, let your eyebrows follow suit! Fill in sparse, thin brows with brow powder or pencil. Keep your eyebrows well-groomed, but beware of over-tweezing. Instead of brushing on an instant tan, focus more on enhancing your facial features with contouring. Brush the darker contouring shade on your temples, across the top of your forehead, on your jaw line, and down the bridge of your nose. Blend it thoroughly with a fluffy brush to make sure the lines are soft, rather than bold. As your summer tan fades (natural or not!) and your skin lightens, subtly highlighting your feature with contouring will keep your skin from looking dull. Fall is the perfect time to wear your deeper shades of lipstick, from berry colors to burgundy to deep purple. Just like summer is all about simple, light makeup, fall is about warmer, and slightly heavier looks. Pair your dark lips with light, neutral eyes for a beautiful and balanced look.

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Choose rich, warm neutrals for your eyes. Darken up your eyebrows. Swap your bronzer for a contouring kit. Bring out the bold lipsticks.


Get four pieces of pipe cut at 12” long for the base or “feet” of the posts. Decide on the desired height for your barre and get two pieces of pipe at that measurement. You may want it cut to a slightly shorter length, as overall height will be added by the joint pieces and feet.  Note that these pieces will make a single barre. If you want to make a double barre with two different heights, you will need to have four different sections of pipe and two extra cross joints to make the posts, which will total to your desired height. The ideal height of the barre is at the dancer’s waist level, or approximately 32-46” from the floor. Get PVC pipe, wooden dowel, or closet rods cut to your desired length for the barre.  Some of the length will be absorbed by the joints used to assemble the barre, so you might want to add a few inches to your length before cutting. Remember that you’ll need two lengths if you’re making a double barre at two different heights. Buy PVC joint pieces at the same diameter as your pipe. You will need six 90-degree angle elbow joints and two T-shaped (3-holed) cross joints. Remember that if you’re making a double barre, you’ll need two extra cross joint pieces. Assemble the pieces of your barre. Connect two 12” pieces of pipe with a cross joint in the middle and two elbow pieces on the opposite ends. Place the piece for the height of your barre into the same cross piece to finish your first post. Assemble the second post in the same way.  For a single bar, attach your PVC or wooden dowel piece to the top of your posts with elbow joints at each end. For a double barre, attach the PVC or wooden dowel for your lower bar to your posts with cross pieces. Then place the second piece of post into the cross pieces on both sides. Add the top bar using two elbow joints. If you don’t want your barre to move around or scratch floors, buy craft foam or rubber to stick to the bottom of the feet, where each elbow joint touches the floor.  Cut pieces of foam in squares or circles that will fit the bottom...

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Get PVC pipe for the posts of the barre. Use PVC pipe or wood for the barre. Get joints for the pipe. Fit the pieces together. Attach foam to the feet (optional).


Get in contact with other people that knew the specific person you're searching for (or can put you in touch with someone who does). Ask them questions about when they've last seen them, talked to them, or any personal information like last known email addresses or phone numbers. Be sure to explain why you're looking for this person. They may not tell you anything to protect the person's privacy, but they'll probably tell the person that you're looking for them, and the person might want to get in touch with you. Leave your name and phone number behind for that purpose. It could be a hobby, church, non-profit, or professional organization. Ask for a copy of their membership directory, if available, and check for the person's name there. This is also a good place to find people who may know something. If they can't tell you exactly where the person is, they may be able to get you one step closer. If you're really hard up to find this person, spending some change may get you the info you're looking for. Sites like www.intelius.com (which is actually used by zabasearch.com) often have more comprehensive files but charge for their data.  If you're willing, it could solve your troubles. If the internet doesn't or won't do it, consider hiring a private investigator. If you're having no luck, or you don't have enough time to track this person down, it may be better to pay a professional to do this. Though it might be a bit awkward, the best way to get to the person is through their network. Whatever you know of them last, get the people in those circles on the phone. Whether it's a boss, an old girlfriend, or a neighbor, make the call. It sure beats driving all over the place. Be sure to be friendly and to appear sane. The world is so full of negative media nowadays that a stranger inquiring to us about a friend of ours comes off as really shady. You might get a few nasty responses, but you also may strike gold. Though an online search should warrant similar results, sometimes a good trip on foot to your local...

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Ask around. Look into organizations that the person might have joined or been associated with. Consider forking over some dough. Make some phone calls. Visit the courthouse.


Get in the habit of cleaning your neti pot with soap and water as soon as you're done with it. That way, you'll never have to worry about residual bacteria or mineral buildup. You should also run your neti pot through the dishwasher periodically to give it a complete sanitizing.  Don't skimp on the cleaning process. A simple rinse won't be enough to effectively clear away harmful bacteria. Disinfecting your neti pot is key to practicing safe, responsible hygiene. It can be dangerous to irrigate your sinuses using regular tap water. Instead, go with distilled water or purified bottled water. You can also boil about a quart of water and use it to clean your nasal passageways after letting it cool to room temperature.  All sorts of foul things, from caustic chemicals to microscopic brain-eating amoebas, have been known to lurk in water straight from the faucet. If you're preparing sterile water for your neti pot at home, make sure to bring the water to a steady boil for no less than one minute. Since there's often some bacteria remaining on the spout after it's been inside your nasal passages, letting someone else use your neti pot increases the risk of transferring these bacteria. This is true even if the device has been cleaned between uses. Play it safe and make sure your sinuses are the only ones your neti pot sees. Neti pots are like toothbrushes, loofahs or retainers—everybody should have their own.

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Wash your neti pot after every use. Use the right type of water. Don't share your neti pot with anyone else.


Get in the habit of keeping a weekly plan for yourself and ensure that you set aside time for your studies every day.  This can be written in a tangible calendar, or electronically with one of various electronic scheduling programs. Vary the study times to fit in with other commitments, including your job as well as exercise and social engagements. As soon as you receive assignments or are made aware of an upcoming test date, schedule specific blocks of time to prepare.  You may also need to adjust your work schedule to ensure you don’t work the evening before a big project is due or an exam is scheduled.  At the start of the term, transfer everything from each class’s syllabus into your calendar, so you know exactly when important dates are coming up. One good practice to try out is studying for an hour or two either right before or after each shift you work. Once you’ve got a good week plan in place, try to stick to it.  For example, don’t pick up a shift if it will cut into time you intended to study, unless you know you can make up that study time the next day. The proliferation of easy-to-use communication and information sharing technologies has made collaborative learning not only more feasible, but more beneficial.  That said, it’s even better to sit down with other students and work through challenging material together.  Include cooperative studying sessions in your weekly schedule – perhaps at the campus café every Thursday evening? Make use of group message boards, which are often even facilitated by the class itself.  If one does not already exist, make one and invite your classmates using their school email addresses.

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Keep a detailed schedule. Schedule time to work on specific academic tasks. Establish cooperative relationships with your classmates.


Get in touch with a friend or family member to see how they’re doing on food and other supplies. If you have the time, offer to buy some fresh foods and non perishable goods for your elderly friend or family member so they don’t have to leave their home. As you purchase and deliver the groceries, be sure to keep your hands clean so you don’t spread any germs. Some stores offer a special senior citizen hour early in the morning. Ask a friend or loved one if they’d like some company when shopping! Check their medical regimen to see what kinds of pills and prescriptions they’re currently taking. If they’re running low on any medications, visit the local pharmacy on their behalf and pick up some refills. While you’re at it, restock any over-the-counter vitamins or supplements they’re currently on. As cute and cuddly as pets may be, there isn’t a lot known about how the virus can spread between animals and humans. While visiting, ask your elderly friend or relative if you can walk, feed, or otherwise care for their pet so they don’t have to. Choose a few times throughout the week to call your neighbors and see how they’re doing. Depending on their family situation, they may not be getting a lot of social interaction. Regular check-ins can keep them from feeling lonely and isolated during this difficult time. Only visit your neighbors on an as-needed basis, like dropping off groceries. Even if you feel healthy, you don’t want to risk spreading the virus. Give your elderly neighbors 1 individual sheet of green and red construction paper. If they’re doing okay, encourage your neighbors to put a green sheet of paper in their front window. They can switch to a red sheet if they need groceries, medication, or some other kind of help. If you see a red sheet of paper in your neighbor’s window, call them to see what they need. It’s perfectly normal to feel concerned about family members and friends living in close quarters at long-term care facilities. Think about how many people live at your home, and see if you’d be...

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Offer to get groceries for senior citizens in your life. Pick up prescriptions for your neighbors and loved ones. Offer to care for their pets. Check up on your elderly neighbors on a regular basis. Tell your neighbors to use colored paper in their windows to ask for help. Invite a loved one to stay with you if you’re worried about the outbreak.


Get in touch with a volunteer clearinghouse like volunteer.gov or the Army Corps of Engineers Clearinghouse to get out and volunteer in the community. These organizations match people with volunteer jobs, after first taking stock of their skills and preferences.  Usually, a service like this will interview you. Be prepared to answer questions like, “What are your interests?” “What are your skills,” and “Why do you want to volunteer?” Oftentimes, you'll have a second interview once you are matched with a specific job. You may also have to undergo a background and criminal record check. Community schools are a great place to be involved. You can work with neighborhood children, interact with families from the area, and know that you're making a difference by contributing to kids' education.   Call the school first and ask about possible volunteer opportunities. You might get to work as a recess monitor, shelve books in the school library, or help organize fundraisers. Be aware that to work at a school you'll have to have an extensive criminal background check. Often, this involves being fingerprinted. Keep in mind that in some places convicted felons – no matter the crime – are not allowed to work in schools. If you have children in school, you might also consider joining the PTA or the local school board. Go to meetings, voice your opinion, and volunteer for activities, committees, and functions. Many communities have charities that serve the poor or underprivileged, especially in big cities. Soup kitchens but also food banks, shelters, and clothing banks are non-profit organizations that rely on volunteers. Usually, they're glad for help.  If you're a people person, see whether you can do something that involves interaction. This might be working the soup line, making food deliveries, or working as a cashier at a charity thrift store. Introverts can help, too. You might contribute by stocking the food bank shelves or putting together orders, for example. Many religious organizations also do charity work. If...

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Try a volunteer clearinghouse. Contact your local school. Ask at soup kitchens, food banks, and charities. Try churches, synagogues, or other places of worship.


Get in touch with the institution you purchased your money order from as soon as possible to confirm whether or not it was cashed in. The issuer can provide details about when and where that happened. Note that once somebody cashes your money order, the odds of getting your money back from the issuer are slim to none. If your money order was altered and cashed by someone other than its intended payee, ask for a copy of the signed document. Any person who receives a money order must show identification and sign something (e.g. the back of the money order or a receipt for the transaction) in order to receive the payment. This evidence may prove useful in locating the person who intercepted your money order. Your best chance of getting your money back after theft and fraud is to work with law enforcement. Contact your local police department and provide all the information you have about how and where the money order was cashed. The police may be able to use their resources to isolate the perpetrator, especially if this theft fits into a larger string of crimes.

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Contact the issuer of the money order if you suspect that it was stolen or altered. Request a copy of the signed money order. Contact your local police department to look into the fraud.


Get into a college with a photography or photojournalism program by getting good grades in high school and participating in as many photography and journalism extracurriculars as possible. Get involved in a school newspaper, a photography club or group, an internship with a newspaper, or an assistant position with a local freelancer. Get a college degree in a photography related field, ideally photojournalism, to provide you with the skills and the background needed for most entry-level photojournalism jobs. It’s important that you get both the technical and artistic skills of photography as well as a good understanding of news and journalism, though you don’t necessarily need a degree to make it in the industry.  If photojournalism isn’t an available major at your college, try majoring in photography and minoring in journalism or communications, or vice versa. If it’s been awhile since you graduated or took photos for a class or job, try taking an individual course or workshop to refresh your memory and skills. In classes or on your own, learn and perfect the basic skills that most photojournalism job descriptions require. Focus on areas in both photography and journalism, such as:  Electronic photojournalism Visual communication Visual editing News reporting Interviewing skills Journalism ethics Invest in professional quality camera equipment, including a good camera body, a wide angle lens, and a telephoto lens as your basics. Do some research to find used gear or older models with the same main features as the newest ones.  You may have access to cameras and accessories through the job, but you look more established and attractive as a job candidate if you come prepared with all of your equipment. Check calendars for local events and attend them, tag along with a photojournalist on an assignment, or simply walk around your town and city to practice shooting events that you see take place. Try to imagine telling the whole story of the event with just your photos. Practice writing captions or a small news...

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Prepare for college. Go to school for photojournalism. Focus on job-specific skills. Get quality equipment. Attend events and practice. Focus on people. Stay up to date.


Get into the practice of writing down your dreams within 5 minutes of waking up. Experts believe this is the length of time a person typically has before forgetting dreams. Starting a dream journal may also improve your dream memory recall, making dreams more satisfying. If you get in the habit of recording your dreams, you are more likely to remember them. Some research shows that you can influence the dreams you have. This means that if you want to dream about something, you may be able to make this happen just by thinking about it as you drift off to sleep. When you wake up, immediately think about whether or not you dreamed of what you wanted to.  If you are just trying to have good dreams in general, start thinking about various places, activities, etc. that make you feel good. Keep these in mind as you fall asleep. If you are trying to dream of a particular person or place, start to visualize the person or place as you fall asleep. If you are trying to solve a problem or puzzle in your dreams, find a way to visualize it. For example, if you need to write something, try to image a blank piece of paper and pen, and yourself beginning to write, as you fall asleep. As you sleep, you might dream about how to write what you need to. When you wake up, immediately write down the thoughts you had in your dreams. If you have had a lot of nightmares or bad dreams, you can try rehearsing new dreams when you are awake. In other words, you should imagine a new ending where your bad dream becomes a good dream. This is a technique known as imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT). Over time, it can help reduce the anxiety the thought of bad dreams can cause, and make you more prepared to have good dreams.  For example, if you have a recurring dream in which you fall a great distance, imagine that you have wings and can fly. That way, the fall won't be a problem. Likewise, if you have dreams about being chased down a dead-end alley by a herd of zombies, imagine that there is a door at the end of the alley so that you can escape.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use a dream journal. Try controlling the dreams you have. Reimagine bad dreams.


Get into your spotty cow clothing first. Then, tie the rope tail around your waist using the white string. Tie a small but secure knot at the center of your stomach and tuck in the loose ends. Cows are known for their lovely long eyelashes, so feel free to dress up with fake eyelashes. If you want to add some jingle and pizzazz to your costume, make a cowbell necklace using some rope and a golden bell, which can be found at a craft or costume store.

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Tie the tail around your waist, over your base costume. Accessorize with eyelashes or a cow bell.


Get involved with the music events happening in your area. By attending musical events and making friends with other singers and musicians near you, you surround yourself with like-minded people who can support your musical efforts. You can also learn about new possible places to perform, and gain some insight and advice from fellow performers. The more you surround yourself with people who are in your field, the more exposure and opportunities you'll find to show off your talent and get recognized. Investigate and get in touch with booking agents in your area. Inquire if you can open for any upcoming musical acts. Being an opening act for a larger performer is a good way to gain experience and make connections. Eventually, your gigs could become bigger and bigger, leading to more opportunities of a producer or agent hearing your sound. Publicizing your upcoming performances is a good way to get your name out there in your local community. Eventually (hopefully), you will be recognized by your work around your area.  Publicity in your local papers can build up a sizable reputation before your career moves you somewhere bigger like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago.  Be sure to save positive reviews and articles from publications so you can include those reviews on your personal website and quote them in interviews. Send your demo to record labels, talent agencies, music managers, and A&R consultants (artist and repertoire consultants). Many of these contacts can be found online, you just need to do some searching.  Usually, smaller record labels are more open to receiving a variety of musical material. Don’t limit yourself to only sending your music to big record labels. You might have a better chance of getting your foot in the door by sending your demo to all kinds of record labels. Try to make good impressions on everyone you meet. It doesn’t matter if it’s the secretary at an agency you visit to meet a manager, or a fellow musician you have played with; a lot of music professionals get noticed by word of...

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Link up with musicians in your community. Get in touch with booking agents. Let the local papers know about your performances. Make connections within the music industry. Prepare a press kit to send along with your demo. Set up a website. Use social networking and media sites. Get an agent. Discuss your contract professionally.


Get off the computer, turn off the TV, and cut out the music. It's very difficult to read, especially if you're reading something difficult when your attention is divided. Reading closely means you have to find a nice, comfortable location that's distraction-free. If you're reading something difficult, don't worry too much about spoiling the ending for yourself. If you read a paragraph and have to start the paragraph over, consider skimming over the whole story, or flipping through the book somewhat to get a sense of the plot, the main characters, and the tone of the reading, so you'll know what to focus on as you read more closely. Taking a look at Cliff's Notes or reading about the book online can be a good way to get a good summary of the reading to help you get through it more easily, but be aware some teachers do frown on anything like this and may give a lower grade or even nothing when they notice you were using it. Just don't forget to go back and read through more closely. Think of yourself as a movie director and picture the action while you're reading it. Cast the movie with actors, if it helps, and really try to picture the events as realistically as possible. This can be a lot more fun, and it will help you remember and understand what you are reading a lot better. Some people find it much easier to stay focused and interested in what they're reading by reading out loud. Lock yourself in your room, or hide in the basement and read as dramatically as you want. This can help slow you down if your tendency is to try to skim too quickly, and it can help make the reading more dramatic if you find it somewhat boring. Always try reading poetry out loud. Reading The Odyssey becomes a much more awesome experience when you invoke the muse aloud. You can use context clues to help you figure out things by yourself, but it's always a good idea to take a minute to learn any references you might not have gotten the first time. It'll make the reading much easier. In school, having looked up an unfamiliar word or...

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Eliminate distractions. Skim first and then read closely. Picture what you're reading. Read out loud. Look up any words, locations, or ideas you don't recognize. Take breaks.


Get out 4 ripe oranges (such as navals) and wash them thoroughly. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set a wire cooling rack on the pan. Set this next to your stove top since you'll need it for cooling the candied orange peels. If you're concerned about eating pesticides, use organic oranges in this recipe. You can also candy other citrus fruit peels (such as lemons, limes, tangerines, or clementines). Take a vegetable peeler and strip away the orange peel from each orange. Try to get large pieces of orange peel. Lay the pieces on a cutting board and turn them so the cut side is facing up and you can see the pith. Take a small knife and scrape away as much of the white pith as you can since this is the bitter part. Place the peels in a medium saucepan and pour in 2 cups (0.5 liters) of the water. Turn the heat on to medium-high and cook the peels until the water begins to boil. Turn the heat down to medium or medium-low so the water bubbles gently. Let the peels simmer for 15 minutes. Set a colander in the sink and drain the peels. Put the peels back into the saucepan and add 2 cups (400 g) of sugar. Stir the peels with the sugar and add the remaining 2 cups (0.5 liters) of water. Turn the heat to medium-high and stir the peels occasionally until the syrup boils. The sugar should dissolve. Turn the heat down to a gentle bubble and simmer the peels for 1 hour. Stir the peels every few minutes so they cook evenly.  You might need to turn the temperature down again after the peels have cooked for a while since water will evaporate as the syrup cooks. The sugar will soak into the orange peel as it slowly cooks. Carefully insert an instant-read thermometer into the syrup to check the temperature. Once the temperature is 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), turn off the heat. Pour the orange peels onto the cooling rack next to your saucepan. There shouldn't be very much syrup left as this point and it should drain onto the parchment paper underneath the rack. Use a fork to quickly straighten the peels...

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Wash the oranges and prepare a baking sheet. Peel the oranges and scrape the pith. Put the peels in a pan of water over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and cook the peels for 15 minutes. Stir in the sugar and rest of the water. Cook the peels in the syrup for 1 hour. Check the temperature of the syrup and pour the peels on the wire rack. Straighten the peels and cool them. Shake the peels and dry them overnight. Use or store the candied orange peels.


Get out 4 sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil that are 20-inches (50-cm) long and lay them on your work surface. Spray the non-shiny side of the foil with cooking spray or brush them with a little olive oil to keep the fish from sticking. If you're using regular foil, you may need to double the the foil so it's sturdy enough to contain the tilapia and vegetables. Get out 4 frozen fillets of tilapia and run them under cold water. Set them on a plate and use paper towels to pat them dry. If you're using thawed fish, you don't need to rinse and dry the fish. Lay 1 fillet of frozen tilapia in the center of 1 piece of foil. Repeat this for each fillet. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper according to your taste. Get out 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter and slice them into thin pieces. Top each of the fillets with some of the butter and 2 slices of the lemon. Put 1 thinly sliced zucchini, 1 sliced bell pepper, 1 chopped tomato, and 1 tablespoon (8.5 g) of drained capers into a mixing bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of  salt and 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of black pepper over them. Stir the vegetables until they're combined. Substitute your favorite vegetables for any of these listed here. For example, use a summer squash instead of a zucchini or tomato. Scoop 1/4 cup (40 g) of the vegetable mixture on top of each fillet of fish. Fold both of the long sides of foil up towards the middle. Fold the sides together to seal the the foil in the center. Roll together the ends of the packet to seal it completely shut. Set each foil packet directly on the oven rack. Cook the packets for 30 minutes and remove them from the oven to check if the fish is cooked. Carefully open a packet to let the steam escape and drag a fork over the center of the fish fillet. If it's finished cooking, it should flake easily. If not, reseal the packet and return it to the oven to cook for 5 to 10 more minutes. Turn off the oven and remove all of the foil packets from the oven. If you...

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Preheat the oven to 425 °F (218 °C) and prepare the foil. Rinse and dry the frozen tilapia. Arrange the fish on the foil with butter and lemon slices. Mix together the chopped vegetables with olive oil and seasonings. Top the fish with the vegetable mixture and seal the foil packets. Bake the foil packets for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove and serve the tilapia with vegetables.


Get out a French press and put 1/3 cup (30 g) of coarsely ground coffee into the bottom. Pour in 1 1⁄2 cups (350 ml) of cold water and use a spoon to stir it gently. Don't plunge the French press yet since the coffee grounds need a lot of time to come into contact with the water.

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Get out a blender and measuring cups and spoons. Measure and place each of the ingredients into the blender. This makes one full batch of fake blood that you can use and eat. You'll need:  1/2 cup (120 ml) of red fruit punch 1 cup (300 g) of corn syrup (or golden syrup) 2 tablespoons of red food coloring 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup 2 tablespoons of cornstarch 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder Remove the blender lid and dip a spoon into the fake blood to check the color. Drizzle some of the fake blood onto a white paper towel to get the best idea of the color. If you need to adjust the color, you can add more red food coloring, chocolate syrup, or cocoa powder. For example, if the fake blood looks too pink or pale, add a few drops of red food coloring and blend it again. Or if the fake blood looks too bright red, add some more chocolate syrup or powder and blend it again. If you'd like thicker fake blood that's a little globby, add extra corn syrup. For extra thick fake blood, you could double the amount of corn syrup. Keep in mind that you may need to add extra red food coloring, since it will be diluted. If you don't want to use corn syrup, you could substitute golden syrup.

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Measure your ingredients into a blender. Adjust the color of the fake blood. Consider thickening the fake blood.


Get out a large bowl and put all of the dry ingredients into it. Stir the ingredients until they're combined and then set the bowl aside. For the dry ingredients, you'll need:  2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt Get out a small bowl and crack one egg into it. Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water. Whisk the wet ingredients until the egg is completely blended into the liquids. If you'd prefer, you could use schmaltz instead of vegetable oil. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir the mixtures together. Put the dough onto a work surface and knead it until it forms a rough ball. You'll need to work the dough for about a minute so it comes together. Transfer the knish dough back to the mixing bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Put the dough aside for one hour to rest while you make one of the fillings. If you'd like to make the dough in advance, chill the dough in the fridge. You can prepare it up to three days before you want to make the knishes.

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Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together the wet ingredients. Combine the dough into a shaggy ball. Rest the dough for at least an hour.


Get out a large mixing bowl and put 4 cups (500 g) of bread flour into it. Add 1 3/4 teaspoons (10 g) of salt to 1 side of the bowl and put 1 tablespoon (10 g) of instant yeast to the opposite side. Prevent the yeast and salt from coming into direct contact since the salt will slow the yeast as it activates.

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Put the bread flour, salt, and yeast in a bowl.


Get out a rimmed baking sheet and tear off a piece of parchment paper. Lay it on the baking sheet and set it aside. Although you don't have to use the parchment paper, it will prevent the meatballs from sticking to the sheet and it will make clean up easier. Leave the turkey meatballs to cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C) with a meat thermometer. The meatballs should become a rich brown color. Remove the sheet of meatballs from the oven and spoon them into warm pasta sauce. Then serve the turkey meatballs with cooked pasta, steamed rice, or crusty bread. Store the leftover meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

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Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and line a sheet with parchment paper. Bake the turkey meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve the turkey meatballs with noodles or bread.


Get out a stepladder and tape measure. Start measuring from the top of the box itself, not the conduit connector. Once you have a number, subtract 1 1⁄2 in (3.8 cm) from it so the conduit won’t be right up against the ceiling later. The conduit is made from electrical metallic tubing or EMT, which can be purchased cheaply from home improvement stores. Using a hacksaw, cut the tubing to the length you need. Use a file to smooth over any sharp edges you notice. To get a rough estimate of how much EMT you will need, measure up to the ceiling, then measure to the center of the garage door. Add the 2 measurements together. Place a right-angle conduit connector on one end of the tube. Slide the tube’s free end over the metal connector on top of the extension box. Undo the screw holding the hanger’s prongs together. Halfway up the conduit tube, put the hanger’s prongs around it. Position the hanger so it is between the wall and the tube. Connect the hanger’s prongs with the screw you removed earlier. Then place a #10 or 5 mm screw in the hole on the hanger’s other end to secure it to the wall. Keep the conduit tube as vertically straight as possible before securing it to the hanger. Check this by looking up and readjusting it. Use a magnetic torpedo level to get it perfect. Use the tape measure to gauge how much conduit tubing you’ll need to reach the corner. Hold a conduit elbow connector in the corner near the door. You will need to connect it to the right-angle connector with the tubing. Saw the tubing like you did before. Climb up on the ladder and slide the tubing into the free end of the right-angle connector. The tube should reach the wall corner near the door. If the tubing is longer than 12 in (30 cm), secure it with a hanger. Place the hanger about halfway along the tube. Hold the tube between the hanger’s prongs and screw the hanger to the wall like you did earlier. The elbow connector is a bent connector. It should be placed in the corner of the garage’s side and front wall. Slide it over the end of the...

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Measure from the extension box to the garage ceiling. Saw a piece of conduit to size. Connect the conduit tube to the extension box. Place a conduit hanger to hold the tube to the wall. Measure from the right-angle connector to the wall corner. Cut the tubing and place it on the right-angle connector. Install a conduit hanger if the tubing is long. Add an elbow connector to the end of the conduit. Continue hanging tubing until you reach the center of the garage door.


Get out all your clothes and decide which ones you want and don't want. Donate, sell, and a top tip you could host your own boot sale, with anything that you haven't worn in a year, doesn't fit or isn't your style.  If you haven't worn it in a year, you won't miss it. Thinking, "I could need this one day!" will leave you thinking you have nothing to wear for most. Clean it out. Someone else could second-love your things. If you have loads of items that don't fit anymore, don't keep them all to be hopeful. Keep a few of your favorites, but pitch the rest. A closet full of clothes that don't fit can be very de-motivating. And dress for it. The most fashionable items in the world right now won't look good on you if you don't have the right body type for it. It does not mean you're too fat, too thin, too tall, or too short. You just don't have the optimal shape for that cut.  Dispose of everything that doesn't fit you right. And you'll know. If your silhouette isn't quite what it could be, odds are you don't wear it. When you go shopping, keep your body type in mind. For most women, it's ideal to draw in at the waist and elongate the leg. If you get stuck, you can always ask a sales professional; it's their job to help you look good. Try to look at yourself as objectively as possible. Pick things about your physical appearance that you like and dislike. What do you want to disguise? What do you want to emphasize? What's your coloring? It's important to figure out the answers to these questions before you go shopping so you know what to buy! If you haven't a clue, shopping for a new wardrobe can be very intimidating.

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Organize your wardrobe. Know your body type. Take a good look in the mirror.


Get pricing for the metals you have and ask how long each scrap yard will honor the prices. Be specific about the amount of each type of metal you have so you can accurately shop around.  iScrap is an app and online directory where you can find the nearest scrap yards and their information. Some scrap yards offer pick-up service at a cost. Ask ahead of time how much it will cost to have the materials collected as well as how much the materials are worth. Start by separating out ferrous from non-ferrous metals. Depending on the amount of metal you have, you can also sort out stainless steel, copper, aluminium, lead, brass and bronze. You cannot have other recyclable materials with your metals if you’re going to a scrap yard. Having paper, cardboard, wood, plastic or glass in your pile may result in the entire pile being rejected. Copper or aluminium insulated wiring doesn’t have to be stripped, but doing so will make you double or triple the amount of money if you’re taking it to a scrap yard. Purchase a wire stripper to get the job done. Wire strippers can cost anywhere from $10 to more than $100. If you have a small bundle of wire to strip, a less expensive tool should suffice, but if you have a large load a more sophisticated tool will help.

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Call multiple nearby scrap yards. Sort out your metals. Recycle wiring.


Get rid of anything you no longer want or need. Put them in plastic bags, and throw them away. This will make it easier to tackle your bed bug problem. If you need to move something out of an infested room temporarily, put it into a plastic bin with a tight fitting lid first. If something cannot be laundered, see if you can take it to a dry cleaner instead. You can also sanitize it by putting it into the dryer for at 15 minutes on a high heat setting.  Depending on how severe your infestation is, you may need to wash everything once or twice a week for several months—even after the bed bugs are gone. Don't forget to clean the laundry area with a sanitizing cleaner once you are done. This also includes soft toys. Be sure to put them inside a pillowcase when washing them, so that you don't damage their fur. You can also use plastic, zippered or resealable bags instead. Whatever container you choose to use, you must keep it closed whenever you are not handling the things inside. This will prevent the newly-cleaned items from getting re-infested. Store these bins away from the infested room. This includes anything made out of fibers, such as box springs, carpets, curtains, mattresses, and upholstered items. It also includes "hard" items, such as furniture, hardwood floors, baseboards, and anything else with nooks and crannies. Take the bag out of the vacuum cleaner and put it into a plastic bag. Tie the plastic bag up tightly, and throw it away immediately outside your house. Do not leave the bag inside your house, or you may get another infestation. It is important that you use one which reaches at least 200°F (93.4°C) and which produces dry steam. The "dry steam" is important because you don't want everything left soaking wet, which can lead to mold and mildew. If something is beyond saving, get rid of it. Rip off the covers of upholstered furniture. Mark infested pieces clearly with "Infested with Bed Bugs" or "Bed Bugs" signs. Make arrangements with your city to have these items disposed of as soon as...

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De-clutter the room. Wash all bedding and clothing at high temperatures, and store them in plastic bags or bins to prevent re-infestation. Place everything you washed into plastic bins with tight fitting lids the instant you take them out of the dryer. Vacuum everything several times a week. Dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag properly. Consider using a steam cleaner. Don't keep items that you can't salvage.


Get rid of dull-looking, dingy limescale buildup with white vinegar. Fill an empty spray bottle with pure, white vinegar and spray it on your white sink. Immediately scrub the surface with a non scratch scrub brush or sponge until the buildup is gone. Rinse all the vinegar off with water. Vinegar also works as a disinfectant. Hydrogen peroxide will gently brighten up a white sink. Fill a spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide, spray your sink all over and leave it overnight. The hydrogen peroxide will whiten and brighten your sink. Simply rinse and wipe the sink dry the next morning. Glass cleaner contains ammonia, which will remove dirt and shine a white sink. Spray the surface of your sink with glass cleaner, let it sit for 30 seconds and wipe it dry with a paper towel. For a monthly deep cleaning of your white sink, mix together a gallon of warm water, a 1⁄4 cup (59 mL) of baking soda and a 1⁄4 cup (59 mL) of ammonia. Soak a non scratch sponge in the mixture and completely scrub your sink’s surface down. Rinse well afterwards, so you’re not left with a film from the cleaner. Chlorine bleach can eat away at metal drains and faucets, so make sure you avoid these areas when using it to brighten a white sink. Dilute chlorine bleach by adding 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) to a water filled spray bottle. Spray the surface of your sink, let the mixture sit for a few minutes and scrub with a non scratch sponge. Rinse well with water. Never mix chlorine bleach with ammonia, because it forms a noxious gas.

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Use white vinegar to remove limescale. Spray your sink with hydrogen peroxide. Wipe your sink down with glass cleaner. Scrub your sink with baking soda and ammonia. Spray your sink down with chlorine bleach.


Get rid of the innards and giblets located inside the duck’s body cavity. The organs and neck can be discarded or saved for future cooking purposes. Clean the duck with water.Rinse the entirety of the duck’s body cavity. Pat the duck dry with paper towels. If you dry the duck properly, it will not slip out of your hands.

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Remove the insides. Rinse the duck. Dry the duck.


Get some construction paper or colored printer paper that's about 11 to 12 inches (28 to 30 cm) long. Orient the paper landscape style, then use a pencil and a ruler to draw a set of 1 1⁄2 centimetres (0.59 in) wide strips. Cut the paper using a paper slicer or a craft blade and a metal straight edge.  You can cut the paper using scissors, but the edges may end up crooked. If the paper is longer than 11 to 12 inches (28 to 30 cm), cut it shorter. Get another sheet of colored, 11 to 12 in (28 to 30 cm) long printer or construction paper. Draw 2 more 1 1⁄2 centimetres (0.59 in) strips, then cut them out with a paper slicer or a craft blade and a metal straight edge. When you are done, you should have 4 strips of paper, 2 of each color. Take 1 strip of each color and overlap the ends to create a right angle or L-shape. Glue the ends with hot glue, liquid school glue, or a glue stick. Let the paper dry before moving on.  Do this step twice, once for each set of strips. Make sure that you are gluing 2 different colors together. For example, if you have 2 yellow and 2 orange strips, glue the yellow and orange strips together. A permanent marker or a highlighter could work well for this. You can also use a dowel or a rod of some sort. Do not use a skinny ballpoint pen or a pencil, however; or the finger trap will end up too thin! Make a drop of hot glue near the end of the marker. Take 1 of your glued-together strips, and place the point into the glue. The strips and the marker should look like an arrow when you are done.  The hot glue should be on the side of the marker, right against the bottom edge. Don't put it at the very tip. The hot glue will keep the paper in place as you weave it. You can also wrap a strip of double-sided tape around the marker instead. Pay attention to the color that's facing you. For example, if you used yellow and orange for your paper, and the yellow strip is facing you--remember that! Rotate the marker so that the strips of paper are now on the back. Make another drop of hot glue on...

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Cut 2 1 1⁄2 centimetres (0.59 in) wide strips out of paper. Cut another set of strips out of a contrasting color. Glue 2 strips of paper together to create a right angle. Find a thick marker about the width of your finger. Glue 1 of the L-shapes to the end of the marker to make an arrow shape. Glue the second set of strips to the other side of the marker.


Get some paper and markers or crayons. Draw a long, thin, vertical rectangle and draw lines to divide it into 14 sections. Have kids color in each section a different color. Try to create a scale of gradually shifting colors -- for instance, start with light yellow in the bottom section, then move through yellow-orange, orange, red-orange, red, violet, purple, indigo, blue, blue-green, etc. Have the kids label each section of the scale with a number in consecutive order, with 0 at the bottom and 14 at the top. Write “Acids” near the bottom and “Bases” at the top. Explain that numbers 0-6.9 apply to acids, 7 is neutral, and 7.1-14 refer to bases. Explain that acids and bases are found all over the place. For instance, bodies use acids to help digest food, and many cleaning products contain bases. Ask the kids to name some common substances and guess if they are acidic or basic.  You can mention that acidic substances, like orange juice or tomatoes, taste sour. Bases, like baking soda or soap, are bitter. This is also a good time to explain that some acids and bases are very strong and can be harmful. Battery acid and ammonia (a base) are two dangerous substances that may be encountered at home, for instance. Another activity might be to have the children draw or write the mane of some common acids and bases and then identify where they fall on the acid/base scale. Tell the kids that some substances are acidic and some are basic, and that the pH scale helps people determine how strong those substances are. Point out that many common substances are acids and bases, and mark them on the scale. Common substances and their pH levels include:  Bleach (13) Soapy water (12) Baking soda (9) Pure water (7) Black coffee (5) Lemon juice (2) If the kids are more advanced or have some knowledge of chemistry, explain that bases produce negative hydroxide ions (OH-) and acids produce positive hydrogen ions (H+). The greater the concentration of H+ ions, the stronger the acid (and vice versa).  If the kids know a bit about...

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Draw out the pH scale. Label the pH scale. Talk about common acids and bases. Explain what the scale shows. Discuss the chemistry behind acids and bases.


Get some trash bags (not just one) and empty out all the garbage from your room. This could just be trash that's lying around, as well as ruined clothes or linens and broken items. If you’re not sure what can be thrown away, create a “maybe” pile or trash bag.  You don’t have to throw anything away that you don’t want to. For your first sweep of the room, focus on getting the garbage out of your room. Spend about 10 minutes going through your bedroom to remove any belongings you have that do not belong in your room. Be on the lookout for dishes, paperwork, and loose change. Clear out the areas that are out of sight like under your bed and in between furniture. It might help to completely remove these items from your bedroom. Set up a pile outside of your bedroom for miscellaneous belongings or trash. Then, take the time to put these items in their designated spots to avoid creating clutter in another room. Take a drawer and remove all of its contents. Go through one drawer at a time.  Make 3 piles: keep, donate, and garbage. Once you’re finished with one drawer, place all the “keep” items back into that drawer. Continue this process for each drawer.  At the end of this process you can transfer the garbage items into the trash. Place the “donate” pile into a bag and set aside for later. You can also offer items you are ready to get rid of to friends and family members. If in doubt, throw it out. It's okay to hold on to sentimental items that you aren't sure where to put. Set up a space or drawer for sentimental objects you feel inclined to keep. This includes things like letters, drawings, and ticket stubs. Go through all surfaces that have random belongings lying around. Put things away that are on desks, floors, tables, or nightstands. Be diligent while going through surfaces and attempt to truly clear everything.  Don’t be afraid to get rid of items you don’t want or don’t use! If you plan to redecorate, it’s a good idea to purge as many things as you can. The only items that should be left around your room...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Go through your room with a trash bag. Remove anything that doesn’t belong. Go through your drawers. Clear all your surfaces. Sort through your clothes. Go through clothing accessories.


Get someone to help you while you’re doing this as you won’t be able to hold the machine in place and also perform the next steps. Also be careful that you don’t tip the machine so much that any connections to hoses or cables are stressed.  Doing this allows you to get a look at the front legs of the washing machine. The legs of the machine form the platform which it sits on. When the legs aren’t even, the machine tends to shake during the spin cycle. If you don’t have someone to help you hold the machine up, use a piece of wood under the front of the machine to help prop it up. Feel free to use a tape measure or even just a small ruler. Try and be as accurate as possible as once a machine gets onto the spin cycle, even a small difference in the legs can cause fairly significant lurching and bumping.  All four of the legs should be in firm contact with the floor. If you can’t seem to find any difference in length when measuring, put the machine back onto the ground and take a look at the legs to see if they look even. Most machines have self-adjusting rear legs so don’t worry about these. Twist the front legs with your hands so they are the same length. Many legs of machines will have a nut that you must loosen with a wrench first in order to shorten or extend the legs. Once you’ve loosened the nut, you’ll be able to rotate the legs by hand.  Sometimes, rust can build up on the nut which prevents you from adjusting the length of the leg. If this is the case, tap the leg a few times with your wrench. This should help dislodge the rust. Make sure you tighten the nut back onto the leg once you're finished adjusting the length of the leg. Look at whether your surface is tiled or whether one of the legs is on some kind of downslope or something like that. It’s really common for people to forget that one of the legs may be sitting on a gap between tiles, or one of the legs might be right up against the wall where the floor surface is different from the rest of the floor. Use rubber vibration absorbers or even...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Tilt the washing machine backward so the front legs are exposed. Check that the legs are the same length. Adjust the front legs so they are the same length, if necessary. Check that the floor surface that the machine is on is even and flat. Adjust the washing machine so it is sitting on a solid surface.


Get something that rotates to set the drum on and turn the drum as you work. Setting your drum on a spinning surface will make it easier to turn the drum and can make the process go faster. This way, you can turn all the keys and shift things around easier. With a spinning surface, you won't need to shift around on the floor on your knees. A rotating table setting, called a "lazy Susan," would be perfect for the job, or use a rotating desk chair or bar stool. Get comfortable, because tuning can take a while.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Consider using a rotisserie or a lazy Susan.


Get that person to tuck their knees up to their chest and have them hug their knees as well. The players continue jumping until the "egg" or "popcorn" cracks/pops (until the player in the middle gets out of the position that they started the game in) as this is the objective of the game.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Get at least two players to play this game. Have one player sit in the middle of the trampoline. Get all of the other players to start jumping.


Get the laces just tight enough that the corset will stay on without needing to be held up. You should only need to pull the sides together and give a gentle tug on the long ends of the lacing. Now that you've done most of the lacing, take another pass to get all the lacing as tight as you can. As you tighten, adjust the tightness of each X so that it keeps the two sides straight and parallel. With the X's tightened, make a final strong pull using all four strings at the center. This will draw in the waist.  Pinch the center of the X's and pull them away from your back, starting at the ends and moving toward the center. This is the easiest way to tighten the corset so that it fits to your body. How tight you can make the corset will have to do with the quality and fit of your corset. Now that the corset is nice and tight, tie all four laces together into a bow or knot. They may be somewhat loose but that's okay. Just make sure to double knot it and you should be fine. If you have a lot of extra lacing at the ends, you can get a smoother look by looping the laces around your stomach and then making a smaller bow or knot at the back. Now that you're laced in, take a look at yourself in the mirror. First of all, make sure that it’s somewhat comfortable. A corset should not bite into your sides, pinch you, or be anything other than noticeably firm. You need to be able to breathe. You'll also want to look at the back lacing and take notice of the shape of the gap.  A well-fit corset should have a gap at the back with sides that are perfectly parallel. If the gap is wider at the bottom or top, you may need a custom fit corset. If there's any bowing in the middle you probably need a larger size corset.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Tighten the laces so that the corset can be secure. Make a second pass to adjust the tightness. Tie the corset into a bow or knot. Check for signs that you need to adjust your corset.


Get the material used for the Mr. Clean “Magic Eraser” and other similar products simply by purchasing melamine foam. Find this foam in bulk or multi-packs from online stores like Amazon.   You may also be able to find this material in stores that specialize in soundproofing or insulation, as melamine foam is also used for these purposes. If your melamine comes in larger sheets or blocks, cut it into an easy-to-handle size, as in a rectangle that is 6 inches (15.24 cm) long, 4 inches (10.16 cm) wide, and 1 inch (2.54 cm) thick, or whatever you prefer. Use heavy-duty scissors or a utility knife. Use your favorite cleaner to infuse the foam with a cleaning agent that will make it act as an “eraser” for cleaning. You can use any cleaning solution you like.   Try a combination of baking soda and Borax cleaner for a simple solution. Put 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of Borax and 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of baking soda into a bowl with ½ cup (118 milliliters) of water to soak one sponge-sized piece of foam.  You can also create a more natural solution with lemon juice and baking soda, or you can simply wet your eraser sponge in plain water and apply your favorite spray cleaner separately. Wring excess water out of your melamine foam and use it to scrub at stains on nearly any surface, as you would with a regular sponge. The uniquely porous material acts almost like a very fine sandpaper to scrub away stubborn substances.   Try your new “magic eraser” on wall scuffs and stains, bathroom faucets and shower walls, and other common areas that are difficult to clean with other products.  Store your “magic eraser” in a place where it can dry after use, then re-wet it every time you want to use it. Discard the sponge when it becomes very discolored or deformed.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Locate and buy melamine foam. Soak your melamine eraser in cleaner. Use the damp “eraser” for cleaning.


Get the server from the Unified Remote website . Use your preferred browser on your desktop computer to search for the website. Double click the .exe file (the downloaded file) and follow the onscreen instructions. Tick on the first box in the program menu if you want want the server to run every time windows starts. "

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Download the server. Install the server on your computer. Configure the server. Press "Okay.


Get the upper section of your hair out of the way. Clip it on top of your head so that you can start working with the bottom section of your hair. You can divide up your hair into four quadrants, and style one quadrant at a time.  You can use a hair tie if you do not have hair clips. The important part is to make sure your hair is out of the way. Use your comb and gently rake the pointed end of the comb across your scalp making a square about an inch wide by an inch tall. Grab the piece of hair from this section of your hair. You will methodically work through the four quadrants of your whole head making sections like these in each quadrant before moving onto another quadrant. Place the pin close to the base of your head so that it is almost touching. If you leave too much room between the u-pin and your head, you will risk your hair losing volume. Start at the base of u-pin that is near your head. Have the pin face out horizontally. Then weave the hair in and out of the pin from side to side creating a figure eight pattern until you get to the end of the pin.  If parts of your hair stick out of the pin, that is okay. You will be spraying it with hairspray, and the overall effect will still be achieved. Your hair will make a zigzag pattern on the pin. Make sure both sides get covered with one good spritz for each side. You will want to use this product to protect against heat damage. You also want to give your hair texture and help it hold the style with the hairspray. If you do not have the two-in-one product spray, first use the thermal hairspray and then use the hairspray. You want the thermal spray to make more contact with the shaft of your hair to protect it from damage. Your flat iron should be on medium heat. Your medium setting should be approximately 290 degrees. Clamp your straightener on the hair at the bottom part of the pin furthest from your head. Then move your straightener up toward your head.  Do not straighten your hair for much longer than 5 seconds.  If you have dry or damaged hair, you...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Take a section of your hair and clip it up. Make a one inch square section of your hair. Place the section of hair inside the u-pin. Weave the strand in and out of the pin. Spray your hair with a thermal hairspray. Iron your hair in the pin. Make another one inch square section of hair and repeat steps. Take all of the pins out of your hair. Brush your hair out to give it volume. Spray your whole head with hairspray. Finished.


Get to a hospital if the wound is jagged, has gaping edges, or cannot be cleaned.  There are other serious conditions to watch for, as well.  Go to the hospital immediately if the wound bleeds in spurts or bleeding continues after 20 minutes of continuous pressure. Get to the hospital if the wound is deep, you can see any fat or muscle, or if you cannot easily and completely close the wound. It may need stitches. The sooner a wound is properly closed, the less likelihood of infection and better the chances that there will not be serious scarring. If the wound becomes more tender or inflamed, or begins to drain a thick or whitish-grey fluid, see a doctor soon. There are a few things you should watch out for.  If any of the following occur, see a doctor:  Numbness develops around the wound. The victim’s temperature rises above 100.4°F (38°C). Discomfort accompanies simple movements. Red or otherwise discolored streaks develop near the wound. The wound isn’t healing, begins to swell, or increases in warmth or drainage. Check to see if the victim is up to date with their tetanus immunizations. Especially if the wound is deep or dirty, and the victim hasn’t had a tetanus shot in the previous five years, a tetanus booster shot is a good idea.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Recognize immediately dangerous wounds. Be aware of dangerous developments, including potential infection. Make sure tetanus shots are up to date.


Get to know people in your class and take the time to ask them about their study methods. Look for a potential study partner who likes to study around the same time of day as you do and who uses similar methods of learning. Ask them if they'd like to study with you sometime, which will make the process less isolating and boring.  For instance, if you prefer to study in the library at night, seek a study partner who does the same. Ask fellow students about their study habits by saying something like, "I always need to set up in a library to study properly. What works for you?" Avoid studying with friends or classmates who will be a big distraction. Discuss the study material with your partner to gain new perspectives on it and understand better. Quiz them on course content to test what they have absorbed, and have them do the same with you. You can turn this into a fun game by keeping points and answering questions as fast as you can. Ask questions as if you are conducting an oral exam and review the correct answers together afterwards. Assemble a group of study partners that share a common goal, such as studying for a big exam. Set up regular times to meet in a venue that will accommodate everyone, like a library study room. Make the most of the group dynamic by dividing up study tasks and working together to solve difficult issues.  Studying with a group of people is a great way to tackle subjects that you don't understand or simply don't enjoy studying. The social aspect of group meetings will make studying enjoyable, and it is a good way to make new friends.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Find study partners with similar habits. Quiz a partner as a way of studying. Start a study group.


Get to know this guy first before you ask him out. Find out about what he likes, dislikes, wants to be when he's older, even his favorite TV show! Maybe you'll find that you have things in common. Volunteer to do projects with him if you're in the same class. Be casual about it. You may learn that you like or dislike the same things, and projects are a great way to get close to someone. Special things like the school disco or the Halloween party are great events to float the idea of dating. This means both you and that special boy will be familiar with the surroundings. Plus, you have some friends there to turn to if the date doesn't go so well (fingers crossed it won't, though).

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Get friendly with him. Find an event you can both be at.


Get to know yourself and how you write. Do you write better at a specific time of day or in a specific place? Maybe you write best after you finish reading someone else’s book. Knowing how you write can tell you about how you should proceed and what you should avoid; you can build your writing schedule around the habits you know yourself to have. Once you decide what time of day works best for you and form some kind of writing schedule, stick to that schedule. Have a time that is only for writing and always write during that time. You can use it to free-write or plan your novel, but you should always use the time for writing. This will help you get into the habit and be more productive. It can sometimes become difficult to write, but you should not stop and ignore the problem. This often leads to unfinished books. Do things to inspire yourself and continue to work, even though it is slow and much more difficult. You can always return to a section later when you feel more inspired.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Understand your writing habits. Write at the same time. Work through writer’s block.


Get together a fairly large number of people and form a circle, with each person facing outward and standing about 5 feet (1.5 m) apart while jogging in place. The youngest person becomes the picker, jogs around the circle clockwise and taps or points at each person, saying either duck or goose. If the person is called a duck, he or she must do a squat or a push-up. If the person is called a goose, he or she must chase after the picker, running counter-clockwise. When they meet, they try to block each other, therefore slowing the other down, and gaining an advantage in racing back to the empty goose spot.  If the picker gets back first, the goose becomes the picker; if the goose gets back first, the picker goes again. The degree of physical contact in blocking, such as wrestling and tackling, is up to the group. Here’s a twist: While the picker and goose are running and blocking, any player in the circle can get up and move to the goose’s empty spot, repeatedly, thus prolonging the round. " This variation of the game would not only be fun, but it also would be a great way both to get some great exercise and to work on your swimming technique. Find a few fellow swimming buddies and meet at the pool. Get in and form a circle facing outward, with each person treading water. Choose a picker and a swimming stroke – freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke or butterfly. The picker then starts swimming around the circle using the chosen stroke and taps each person, saying either “fish” or “shark.” The person who is called shark then swims after the picker using the same stroke.  If the picker gets back to the shark’s spot first, the shark becomes the picker. If the shark tags the picker, the picker has to go the middle of the circle and either do somersaults in the water or tread water holding a dive brick until another person is tagged. This version of duck, duck, goose would be fun for all kinds of gatherings and parties. Gather an even, not odd, number of at least 8-10 people, keeping two people out. The rest will...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Try extreme, or boot camp, duck, duck, goose. Swim to tag "it. Couple up to sing and dance.


Get together a group of your friends to play the game. Players should gather around a table or arrange themselves in a circle on the floor. Apples To Apples works best with 4-10 players, but some versions can be played with more. The fewer players there are, the faster paced the game will be, which can increase the hilarity. A deluxe “Party” version of Apples To Apples can be played by 12 or more people. Start by thoroughly shuffling both the red and green decks of cards to make sure that they are drawn in random order. Cards from each deck will be used during every individual round of play. Keep the decks separated—red cards should never be mixed with green cards within a deck. Always make sure to shuffle after the conclusion of a game so that the same cards aren’t dealt and played in the next game. Decide among your friends who will serve as the judge for the first round of gameplay. The judge is responsible for deciding who has the best match, and therefore who wins each round. Each player has a chance to be the judge, as the position is handed off to the player on the left after each consecutive round.  Judges may pick the winning red card for any reason. One judge might choose the strongest direct match, such as a red card reading “Scissors” for a green card reading “Sharp,” while another will favor ironic or humorous associations. These types of differences are what makes the game exciting! Everyone will take multiple turns as the judge, so it doesn’t much matter who starts the game off. The judge will also act as the dealer. Whoever your group chooses to be the judge of the first round will deal seven red cards to each player around the table. You will replenish your red cards after every round, meaning that each player should always have seven red cards at the start of a new round. When each player has seven red cards in their hand, the game is ready to begin.  Keep an eye on your red cards to make sure you have seven at at all times. Otherwise, you may be limiting your playable options.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Decide how many players there will be. Shuffle the two decks of cards. Pick a judge for the first round. Deal seven red cards to each player.


Get up and walk around, stepping away from your study space. You can grab a snack, go for a short walk, or do some stretches. Try to clear your mind so that you can start fresh when you go back to your study space. Your break should last for 5-15 minutes, depending on how long you're studying.  Some people benefit from shorter, more frequent breaks. You should also take a break when you're feeling frustrated. You can go to your teacher, a classmate, or your parents for tutoring. You may even want to hire a private tutor. Getting a little extra help is normal, so ask questions as soon as you feel yourself getting behind. Many schools offer free tutoring from teachers or peers. One of the best ways to understand and retain material is by teaching it to someone else! Work with a friend in the same class, or teach the concepts to your parents or siblings. You could even tutor a younger student in the subject if you feel confident in your understanding of the material. Their questions can help you think about the material in new ways. Cramming the night before an exam has not been proven to improve grades. Instead, take time to prepare in the weeks and days before the exam. The night before, you should eat a healthy meal and make sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep. These strategies are a much better alternative to prepare you for the exam than cramming.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Take a break about halfway through your study sessions. Seek tutoring if you're struggling with the material. Teach the material to someone else. Avoid cramming the night before.


Get up once an hour and walk around for a minute or two just to keep your blood flowing. Long periods of sitting can cause blood to pool in your feet, which causes more swelling. If you have to sit for a long period of time, use a footstool to help promote circulation. Wear full-length support stockings to increase blood flow and ease swelling in your feet. Stockings are most effective if you wear them all day, particularly if you’re going to be standing a lot. Avoid compression socks, which may squeeze above the ankle and encourage foot swelling. You can purchase support stockings online at health supply stores, such as ExMed and Walgreens. Drinking enough water can flush your body of extra salt and reduce foot swelling. Some adults may need more or less depending upon pregnancy or other health conditions. For most people though, drinking at least 48 ounces (1.4 liters) of water a day will keep excess swelling to a minimum.  While the occasional soda or coffee is fine, do not count these beverages as part of your daily water intake. They can have a diuretic effect.  Don't force yourself to drink more if you can't. Aim to work out for at least 30 minutes 4 to 5 days a week to keep your blood flowing. Even a casual walk will keep your heart rate up and discourage blood from pooling in your feet. If you’re sedentary right now, slowly work your way up to 4 days a week by starting with a 15 minute session one day at a time.  If you have limitations due to pregnancy or injury, ask your doctor what exercises you can do to alleviate swelling. Exercising with a buddy can be a great way to stick to a new fitness routine. Certain yoga poses, such as lying on the floor with your legs up against the wall, can reduce foot swelling, too. Wear shoes that fit you well and ensure that the ball of your foot fits in the widest part of the shoe easily. When you wear shoes that are too small, it can cut off circulation, causing pain or even injury.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Wear support stockings. Drink 6 to 8 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Get regular exercise. Avoid wearing shoes that are too small.