Pour the water into a pot and place the pot on a burner. Set the heat to medium. The water should start boiling in 8 to 10 minutes. Once the water starts to boil, pour it into a wide-mouth mason jar or a large, glass measuring cup. Use a spoon to mix the copper sulfate pentahydrate thoroughly in the water. You can purchase copper sulfate pentahydrate online, or from your local hardware store. This will allow tiny crystals to grow at the bottom of the jar. These crystals will be used to grow larger crystals. Pour the solution out. There will be a solid crystal left at the bottom of the jar. Use a spoon to gently break up the crystal. Pour the crystals out onto a plate. Because copper sulfate is toxic, do not touch it with your bare hands. Put on nylon gloves before touching the crystal. Double or triple the knot. Trim the short end of the string. Then cut the thread loose from the spool. Tie the loose end of the string around a chopstick, skewer, pencil, or butter knife. Pour the water in a pot. Set the heat to medium-high. Wait for the water to boil, about 8 to 10 minutes. Pour the water into a glass beaker or a wide-mouth mason jar. Add the copper sulfate to the water while it is still hot. Use a spoon to mix the copper sulfate until a cloudy solution forms. You should see deposits of copper sulfate at the bottom of the jar. Place a coffee filter over a wide-mouth mason jar. Pour the solution through the filter. The filter will remove any impurities in the solution. Put the jar with the crystal aside in a dark cupboard. Let the crystal set for at least 5 days. The longer you let the crystal set in the solution, the bigger it will grow.  You can leave the crystal in the solution for up to a month. Re-filter the solution every 5 days if you are letting the crystal grow for more than 5 days. Grab onto the pencil or the skewer to lift it out of the jar. Place the crystal on a paper plate to dry. Make sure it is completely dry before coating it with nail polish. Before touching the crystal, put on nylon gloves to...

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Boil 200 millilitres (0.85  c) of water. Add 5 teaspoons (25 ml) of copper sulfate pentahydrate to the water. Let the solution set for 2 to 3 days. Break up the crystals and remove them. Choose a crystal that is smooth and large. Tie a piece of thread around the crystal. Boil 1 litre (4.2  c) of water. Add 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of copper sulfate to the water. Filter the mixture. Place the crystal in the solution. Lift the crystal out of the jar. Coat the crystal with clear nail polish.


Pour the water, salt, liquid smoke, garlic, and pickling spice into a large stockpot.  Make sure that the stockpot you use can fit inside of your refrigerator. You will need to store it there in a later step. Place the stockpot on the stove. Give the ingredients a quick stir with a large mixing spoon to combine well. Turn the burner onto high heat and cook the brine ingredients until they just begin to boil. At that point, the brine should be removed from the heat and cooled to room temperature. Most of the spices in the pickling mix should have had the chance to dissolve, and the same goes for the salt. Essentially, boiling the ingredients together blends the flavors more effectively. Place the brisket in the brine, cover, and refrigerate overnight.  Cover loosely with the stockpot's lid or with a sheet of plastic wrap or aluminum foil. The brisket should chill in the brine for at least 8 hours, if possible. For a stronger flavor and more tender pastrami, though, you could let it sit in the brine up to 3 days.

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Combine the brine ingredients. Boil over high heat. Add the beef brisket and let soak.


Pour warm water into a bowl—no more than halfway to give yourself room to dip your rag—and add your dish detergent. Gently stir the detergent in with a spoon to ensure even consistency.  Be sure the consistency of your cleaning solution is slightly soapy without being overly sticky or frothy. Never use bleaching agents—they can damage certain types of materials and cause discoloration. After removing your shoe's laces, find a clean, absorbent cloth and stuff it into the shoe—this will absorb extra liquid that leaks in during cleaning. It will also give you some resistance as you scrub the surface of the shoe.  Use microfiber clothes for the best absorbency. Stuff your shoes with a paper towel if you don't have an extra cloth. If your laces are dirty, soak them in a separate mixture of 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) dish detergent and warm water. Afterward, scrub them clean with a soft-bristled brush. Head to a shoe store and purchase a soft-bristled shoe brush. Hold the brush perpendicular to the shoe and brush away from the surface dirt using short, simple motions and a light amount of pressure.  Always use less pressure than you would with a heavier material, such as leather. Swap your shoe brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush for an alternative. Dip a soft cloth into your cleaning mixture. Scrub the surface of your shoes with the cloth using circular motions while applying a light amount of pressure. For regions that require more scrubbing, such as embedded dirt and grass stains, dip your brush into the cleaning solution and scrub them clean. Rinse your cloth periodically in a bowl of clean, warm water to get rid of dirt. After cleaning your shoes with your detergent solution, dip the cloth into your rinsing bucket and squeeze it out. Now, scrub the surface of the shoes once more to remove any soapy residue. Be sure to squeeze your rag out once over the cleaning solution to get rid of any excess soap in the cloth. Unlike the top of your shoes, the midsoles—the bottom of your shoes—can handle bleaching agents....

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Create a mixture of 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) dish detergent and warm water. Remove your shoe's laces and stuff it with a cloth. Brush off exterior dirt on the shoe with a soft-bristled brush. Wash your shoes with a soft cloth and the cleaning solution. Rinse your rag and clean the surface of the shoes once more. Clean the midsoles of your shoes with disinfectant cleaning wipes. Air-dry your shoes in a dry, cool place for 24 hours.


Pour water into a pot. Use one tablespoon of salt for a gallon of water. Place it on the stove over high heat, and bring the water to a boil. Also, have a bowl of ice water ready for after you cook the broccoli rabe. Many recipes call for the rabe to be blanched before other methods of cooking. The main purpose is to cut some of the bitterness. Drop the broccoli rabe in the boiling water, leaving it in the water for about three minutes. Scoop it out, and plunge it in ice water to stop the cooking, swishing it around a bit. Drain it well before you continue cooking it. If you don't use all of the broccoli rabe in the recipe, you can store the rest of it in the refrigerator. Keep it in a plastic bag. It will stay good for about five days, though it may last a day or two longer. Place a paper towel in the bag to help absorb moisture.

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Boil some salted water. Blanch the broccoli rabe. Store any you don't cook.


Pour water, vodka or gin onto a small plate or rimmed lid totaling the amount of paint you think you will need. Alcohols that do not contain sugar may be chosen because they evaporate more quickly than water. Sugary liquors like rum should not be used because the sugar content makes the gum paste soft and gooey. Using a fresh toothpick, withdraw the desired amount of food coloring paste from the jar and stir it into the liquid. The thicker you mix the "paint," the darker the paint will be. Lighter colors come from thinner paint, but thinner paint can bleed over into undesired areas. For better success using colors right next to each other or layering colors, wait for the previous color to dry somewhat before applying the next one.

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Make paint to color your gum paste. Use a small brush to paint the color on selected areas.


Pour white glue on top of your plate. Use a paintbrush to spread it evenly over the surface where you want to build your pyramid. This will serve as the base, so make sure that each section has some glue on it.  You can use a Styrofoam tray or wood surface as a base if you prefer. You'll need 140 cubes for a 7x7 pyramid. Start with a corner of your pyramid. Place your first sugar cube in the glue and press down lightly to set it in place. Continue placing cubes next to it in both directions until you have 7 cubes on each side. Fill in the rest of the open space in your square with sugar cubes. Use the gaps between cubes to determine where a 6x6 layer will rest on top of the first layer. Pour glue in a square along the edges of your 6x6 outline and then fill in the middle of the square with glue. Put at least one dollop of glue on each interior square to ensure that the upper layer remains in place. With your glue still wet, begin to place cubes in a 6x6 row on top of your first layer. Line each cube up so that it rests directly on top of a cube underneath it. Do not press down on your cubes as you place them. Save time by setting your layer out on a separate plate and transferring it over by pinching an entire row between two fingers. Place additional layers on top of your pyramid by moving in 1 cube at a time for each layer. Your next layer will be 5x5, then 4x4, and so on. Add a new layer of glue each time that you add a layer.  Do not leave cubes out of the middle of a layer or you'll risk breaking your pyramid. You can use glue and glitter, sand, or paint to cover your cube if you'd like.

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Spread glue across the surface of a paper plate. Place sugar cubes in a 7x7 square. Drizzle glue in a 6x6 square on top of your first layer. Add your 6x6 layer of sugar cubes by putting them on top of the glue. Continue this process until you've completed a pyramid.


Pour your desired measurement of rice into your pressure cooker. Add water according to the type and quantity of rice you are using. One cup of white rice, for instance, needs 1.5 cups of water.  Substitute all or part of the water with a liquid for flavoring if you wish, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or prepared bouillion. Never fill the pressure cooker more than halfway with the rice and liquid. Add a teaspoon of butter, olive oil, or an oil of your choice to the rice for flavor if you like. Close and lock the lid on your pressure cooker by fastening the handle of the cover to the handle for the body of the pot, or however your model is intended to close according to the instruction manual. Place the cooker on a burner of your stove. If you are using an electric pressure cooker, plug it into an outlet and turn it on. Set the burner on your stove to high heat until your pressure cooker indicates high pressure, then lower the heat to maintain this pressure for three minutes. Check your specific instruction manual for how to properly read the pressure on your cooker.  If you are using an electric pressure cooker, set it to high pressure for three minutes. The cooker will take a few minutes to pressure up before the three minutes of cooking time.  Lower the heat right away after your cooker reaches high pressure, otherwise your rice can become quickly overcooked. When the three minutes cooking time is up, take the pressure cooker off the burner for a 10-minute natural pressure release, meaning the pressure built up inside releases naturally when taken off of heat. The rice will continue to cook while the pressure is slowly released. For an electric cooker, turn it off when the timer beeps and set it to a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes of natural release, do a quick release on your pressure cooker to open the lid. Tilt the cooker away from you when opening the lid to avoid the hot steam. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

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Measure out rice and water. Lock the cooker. Bring your pressure up. Release the pressure. Open lid and fluff the rice.


Pour your gravel or other crushed rock into the excavated pit. After every 2 inches (5.1 cm), use a hand tamper or mechanical plate compactor to compress the layer into a fine, solid base. Add gravel until you are about 3 inches (7.6 cm) from the slope line, or the depth of one paver added to the 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) of space necessary to accommodate your sand. Edge restraints are small, long walls made of plastic, aluminum, steel, or precast concrete, and they are essential to making sure your pavers don’t move after you put them down. If your stones are regularly shaped, simply place your restraints around the perimeter of the excavated pit and secure them using nails or yard spikes. If your stones are irregularly shaped, you may need to cut the edges first using a jigsaw. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust the edge restraints after you install the pavers. For an extra defense against weeds, put down a layer of landscape fabric between the gravel and sand. This fabric prevents light from reaching the bottom layer of soil, making it harder for weeds to grow. Though it can be placed before the layer of gravel instead, laying it down after prevents sand from sifting into the cracks. Pour a layer of coarse sand into the pit, filling it between 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) deep. Avoid fine sand and combination mixes cut with limestone or stone dust. The sand will help the pavers lock together, making sure they set properly. After pouring, use a measuring tape to make sure the distance between the top of the sand and your slope line equals the height of one paver. You can also lay a pipe that's the same thickness as the pavers on the sand to make sure the distance between the sand and slope lines is accurate. After all your materials have been added, slowly pull a hoe, screed board, or similar tool over the sand to make sure the top layer is entirely smooth with no bumps or waves. If necessary, place a level on the sand to test whether or not everything is flat. Once this step is complete, you...

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Add a base layer of gravel. Install edge restraints around the perimeter. Put down a layer of landscape fabric (optional). Add a layer of bedding sand. Smooth the ground.


Pour ¼ cup (75 g) of coarse kosher salt into a bowl and stir in 2 teaspoons (11 g) of pink curing salt, 4 tablespoons (27.5 g) of coarsely ground black pepper, 4 crumbled bay leaves, 1 teaspoon (2 g) of freshly grated nutmeg, 1/4 cup (50 g) of brown sugar, 5 cloves of crushed garlic, 2 tablespoons (9 g) of lightly crushed juniper berries, and 10 sprigs of fresh thyme. If you prefer, substitute honey or maple syrup for the brown sugar. Get out a non-reactive container that's large enough to hold the pork belly. Set a small ramekin upside down in the bottom of the container.  Use a plastic, glass, or enamel container, but avoid metal containers since these will affect the flavor of the pork.  When you place the pork on the ramekin and the pork gives off liquid, the ramekin will keep the pork from curing in its juice. Place the belly on a cutting board or platter and cover it with the dry rub mixture. Use your hands to firmly rub the mixture into all sides of the pork. Arrange the pork belly in your storage container so it's propped up on the overturned ramekin. Put the lid on the storage container. Place the container with the pork belly into a refrigerator and leave it to cure. Remove the pork from the refrigerator and flip it over once every 2 days. Return it to the refrigerator and keep flipping it every 2 days for 1 week. After a week, take the pork belly out of the refrigerator. Rinse it with cool water so the dry rub washes away. Use paper towels to pat the cured pork belly completely dry. Put the dry pork belly into a muslin bag and tie a knot at the end. Insert a hook into the knot and hang the pork belly in a cool, dry place for at least 1 week. If you're pressed for time, you can skip this step but the flavor of the pork will be more intense the longer it cures. Cut the pork belly into slices as thick as you like and then fry, roast, broil, or grill the meat until it's completely cooked. For example, slice the pork belly into 1/4 in (0.6 cm) slices and then fry for 7 to 8 minutes to get crispy bacon....

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Mix the salts, pepper, bay, nutmeg, sugar, garlic, and juniper. Place a ramekin in a storage container. Coat the 5 pounds (2.3 kg) pork belly with the dry rub. Place the pork belly in the container and cover it. Refrigerate and turn the pork every 2 days for 1 week. Remove and rinse the cure off of the pork belly. Place the pork belly in muslin and hang it for at least 1 week. Slice and heat the pork belly.


Pour ½ cup (120 ml) of vegetable or canola oil into a large skillet and turn the heat on to medium-high heat. Clean 1 pound (453 g) of tilapia or lupa lupa and remove the bones and guts. Sprinkle the fish generously with salt and pepper. Slowly lower the fish into the hot oil. It should begin to bubble and crisp up as it cooks. Turn the fish over once or twice as it cooks, so both sides become golden brown. This should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and use a fish spatula or turner to lift the fried fish out of the skillet. Set the fish on a platter and set it aside. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the oil from the skillet. You might want to pour the hot oil into an old can before you discard it. Avoid pouring hot oil directly into a trash can or down the sink. Peel 4 cloves of garlic, 1 medium red onion, and 1-inch (2.5 cm) of fresh ginger. Use a sharp knife to mince the garlic, finely chop the onion, and slice the ginger into strips. Turn the heat on the skillet to medium and add the chopped aromatics to the skillet. Stir the mixture and sauté it for 3 to 4 minutes, so the onion softens a little. the bell peppers and carrot. Peel 1 carrot and use a sharp knife to cut it into long, narrow strips. Trim the stems off of 1 small red bell pepper and 1 small green bell pepper. Cut the peppers in half and rinse out the seeds. Slice each bell pepper into thin, narrow strips. Add the sliced bell peppers and carrots to the skillet along with a ½ cup (115 g) of tomato sauce and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of soy sauce. Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes. Keep the heat on medium and pour in ½ cup (120 ml) of vinegar, 3 tablespoons (37 g) of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water. Do not stir these ingredients into the skillet until the liquids begin to boil. Place 2 tablespoons (19 g) of cornstarch into a small prep bowl and pour in ½ cup (120 ml) of water. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk the dissolved cornstarch into the skillet. Whisk and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes, so the sauce...

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Heat the oil and season the tilapia. Fry the fish for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the fish and pour out some of the oil. Cut the garlic, red onion, and ginger. Sauté the garlic, red onion, and ginger for 3 to 4 minutes. Julienne Stir in and simmer the vegetables, tomato sauce, and soy sauce. Pour in the water, vinegar, and brown sugar. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add it to the sauce. Simmer and season the sauce in the skillet. Serve the fish escabeche.


Pouring the paint into a bucket and then dipping your brush in this container will be more efficient than dipping your brush directly into the paint can. If you don’t pour the entire can of paint into a bucket at once, put the lid lightly back on the paint can so it won’t dry out. When you dip your brush into the paint, only insert the first two inches. Immersing the entire brush head will result in both wasted paint and paint spilling down the brush handle. Repeat this dipping and brushing process whenever your brush is running out of paint, or when you begin painting a new section of the trim. This part of painting trim is relatively straightforward. The window frame is made of the pieces of wood (top, sides, and bottom) that outline the window and face directly into the room. The window frame also extends to the inside of the trim (perpendicular to the glass window pane). Dip your brush into the paint, and then apply paint to the frame with long, smooth strokes. Don’t rush the painting strokes or paint in short, abrupt strokes. Both of these methods will result in unevenly applied paint, and will look rushed or sloppy once you’ve finished. If you open the window, you’ll reveal the sash. The sash is the section of vertical wooden trim that the lower window pane slides into and out of as it opens. The sash also includes the smaller “frames” of the window sections that slide up and down to open the window. Finally, paint the window casing and the window sills, then let the paint dry.  Make sure that the paint is fully dried before you lower the window. If you close the window while paint is still wet, the window will become painted shut. The window trim is the roughly ½-inch (1.3-cm) deep “lip,” perpendicular to the glass window pane, that surrounds the wooden window frame. This wood should be painted last, after the front-facing surfaces of the window frame and the sash and trim have been painted. Paint the trim from top to bottom. This will allow the paint to drip downwards while you paint higher sections...

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Pour your paint into a bucket. Dip your paintbrush into the paint. Paint the frame slowly with long and even strokes. Paint the window sash. Paint the window trim. Clean up your paint and brushes.


Pouring water over the marigold blossoms and leaves may damage or even rot them. Instead, use a watering can to water your flowers at the base of the plants. Try to avoid using a garden hose to water your plants. The force of the water may wash away the top layer of soil. “Deadheading” is a cultivating process in which you snip off dead blossoms from flowering plants. While not strictly necessary, deadheading your marigolds will help prompt the plant to produce new flowers. To keep marigolds compact, pinch off new, unwanted growth. Although marigolds are very hardy, they may sometimes have pest problems. A mild solution of insecticidal soap, which is sold at most gardening supply stores and even supermarkets, will help keep pests at bay without presenting a toxic hazard. Some marigold species are edible. If you use marigolds in any edible preparation, wash them thoroughly first to remove any insecticidal soap residue. Do not eat marigolds that have had chemical pesticides sprayed on them. Most marigold species grow quite close to the ground, but if you’ve chosen a taller variety such as the African marigold, you may need to provide a stake to support the stalk. Use stakes about 2’ high and tie the plant to the stake with a soft, stretchy fabric. (Old nylon stockings work very well for this!)

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Water your marigolds at the bottom, not from the top. Deadhead your marigolds. Use insecticidal soap to prevent infestation. Stake your flowers, if necessary.


Power supplies vary in specifications and voltages. Some starter kits come equipped with a power supply that isn't adjustable. You can replace this with a different one, if desired. Your power supply shouldn’t cost more than the tattoo machine. Power supplies with analog or digital displays allow you to adjust the settings. Check the fuse.  Make sure you are running the proper voltage into your machine. Most tattoo power supplies will have a regulated control for the amount of fuse and power going into your tattoo machine. Some of the cheaper models don’t have this feature. If your power supply doesn't come with a footswitch, you’ll need to buy one. A footswitch is fairly inexpensive and doesn't require a major setup. You'll also need a clip cord to attach the tattoo machine to the power supply.

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Choose a power supply. Examine the power supply. Acquire a footswitch and a clip cord.


Practically every refrigerator model has a defrost drain located along the bottom of the back wall of the freezer compartment. It may be shielded by a piece of plastic to prevent debris from falling in, but it’s usually easy to locate. If you have a lot of frozen food items covering or blocking in the drain, do some rearranging to improve the airflow.  Create an open column from the drain to the ceiling, and an open path from the back to the front of the ceiling. Proper airflow helps prevent the drain line from freezing up. Consult the product manual if you need help finding the defrost drain. If you’re still getting water puddles 2-3 days after improving the airflow to the defrost drain, empty the freezer completely and move everything to ice chests. Then, pull off the plastic cap (if your model has one) that covers the defrost drain. Don’t worry about emptying the main refrigerator compartment at this point. The food in there will stay at a safe temperature for 4 hours without power. After you unplug the fridge, fill a cup with hot tap water, then draw some of it up into a turkey baster—which is a long plastic bulb syringe that typically holds around 2  fl oz (59 ml) of liquid. Put the tip of the baster into the drain opening and squeeze the hot water down the drain. Repeat 1-2 more times, then refill the freezer compartment with your food and plug the appliance back in.  The hot water should melt any ice in the drain line and break loose any minor clogs. Look for a turkey baster at any kitchen supply store or online. The water from the baster will end up in the drain pan under the fridge. Due to the added water, you should check and empty (as needed) the drain pan 1-2 times per day over the next 2-3 days. Pop the cover off the grille at the bottom of the fridge, slide out the pan, and empty it into the sink if it’s more than one-third full.  If you don’t see excess water in the drain pan, the drain line must still be clogged, in which case you should move on to the next step—pulling out the fridge. Use...

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Move any food items that are blocking airflow to the defrost drain in the freezer. Empty the freezer and expose the drain if the fridge still leaks after 2-3 days. Unplug the fridge and squirt hot tap water down the defrost drain. Check the fridge’s drain pan several times for excess water accumulation. Find the drain line and check valve behind the fridge if the problem isn’t fixed. Clean out and replace, if needed, the check valve and/or drain line.


Practice about 60 minutes daily.Practice all the basic volleyball moves before the try-outs. Practice setting, spiking, bumping, blocking, and serving. Practice by yourself as well as with others. Set/bump against the wall, practice your serves, and jump rope. Jog daily, but not for too long, because long distance running damages your vertical jump. These will help your serves and hits. If you are strong, the coach will probably accept you on the team. This will give you a lot skills without the pressured level of expectation. Plus, you'll have a ton of fun. If the coach is expecting everyone to get their serves over, you had better work on serving. Almost all coaches will want to see how good you are at the fundamental skills. Try to show the coach these fundamentals in try-outs.

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Start practicing about two months or so before tryouts. Do arm strengthening exercises like push-ups. Consider attending a volleyball summer camp the summer before trying out. Get to know the coach's expectations.


Practice delivering your pitch to a colleague or friend. Ask them what makes sense and what doesn’t make sense. Run through a revised version of your pitch with them to see how it has been improved. One or two days before your pitch, email or call your customer to confirm your appointment. Make sure they still have the time to devote to hearing the pitch. Also confirm who will be attending the pitch. Will the company’s CEO be there? Will someone from another division of the company be attending? You might be nervous going into your meeting, but getting a good night’s sleep will ensure that you are operating with maximum energy and focus. Present a professional image to your customer. Your physical appearance will assure them that you are responsible and will deliver a product or service on time. A business suit is most appropriate. Consider the norms of the industry that you’re presenting to, not your own. If you normally work outside and get dirty, but you are presenting to someone who works in an office, dress as you would for the office environment. Leave early and give yourself plenty of time to get to the location where you will deliver your sales pitch. This will give you a chance to check your appearance, get a drink of water, and calm your nerves before going into a meeting.

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Rehearse your pitch. Confirm the time and location. Get a good night’s sleep before the pitch. Dress professionally. Arrive early.


Practice digital etiquette by following the proper standards of conduct and procedure online. Model appropriate behavior when online, and be willing to teach and discuss digital etiquette with others, both online and in person.  Most importantly: Be polite!  Actively seek to present a positive image of yourself online. Appropriate digital etiquette also requires that you:  Reduce your sarcasm.  Since facial expressions and body language cannot be conveyed via text, sarcastic comments can easily be perceived negatively.  Do not escalate disagreements. Do not use harsh, crass, or aggressive language. Do not take part in cyber-bulling. Speak up when you witness cyber-bullying. Support the target of the harassment, and acknowledge that those users who are bullying are behaving inappropriately. Digital communication, or the electronic exchange of information and correspondence, is rapidly becoming the main form of communication between one another.   Take care, however, with what you post online. Do not share personal information electronically with people you do not know and on websites you do not trust. Understand that some forms of communication are more appropriate to undertake in person. Specifically:  Do not post about your vacation plans, your income, and anything that might endanger you or someone else in any way. Do not post about your personal feelings regarding your job or a relationship.  Have emotional or important conversations in private with the other people involved. There are specific legal rights and restrictions governing the use of electronic technologies. Know that you are legally accountable for your online behavior.  Educate yourself about copyright and fair use policies if you are unsure of the legality with which you want to acquire any form of media available online. Be especially careful using peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing services. More specifically:  Do not steal money, intellectual property, or someone else’s identity. Do not damage other people’s work, identity, or online property. Do...

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Behave with etiquette while online. Exchange information properly. Follow the law.


Practice exams are essential. They will help you understand the law so that it becomes second nature. Take them as you would a real exam. Find a quiet spot in the library, time yourself, and type out your answers.  You can usually get practice exams from your professor, who might have posted them online. Use old exams from your professor first. If nothing is available, look at exams from other professors who teach the same subject at your school. After you take your practice exams, ask your professor to go over them with you during office hours. You can also ask them to take a look at your outlines and answer any questions you have. The practice exam should have a sample answer. Read this carefully, because you will learn a lot about how to spot issues and structure your answers. Exams are generally “issue spotter” exams. You’ll be given a fact pattern, which is like a very short story. Then you’ll be told to identify all of the legal claims and defenses each person in the fact pattern has. You’ll write up a memo identifying the issues and explaining whether you think the person has a reasonable chance of success. When taking an exam, remember the following tips:  Read your professor’s instructions. Don’t skip this step! Your professor might want you to focus on certain issues or keep the exam under a certain word limit. If you fail to follow the directions, your grades will suffer. Check whether you can use an outline. If not, don’t pull it out during the exam or else the monitor will eject you from the exam room. Read the fact pattern thoroughly. Don’t immediately plunge into typing up your answer. Outline your answer. Many people use the IRAC method: identify the issue, state the rule, apply the facts to the rule, and then state a conclusion. Don’t dump everything you know onto the page. You won’t get credit. For example, don’t start rambling about an insanity defense if that’s not supported by the fact pattern. Instead, identify the key issues first and develop them the most. There’s really no reason to...

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Take a couple practice exams. Review the sample answers. Sit for your exam. Avoid discussing the exam with others.


Practice good hygiene. Take a shower when you need to and keep your hair clean. Brush your teeth and use deodorant, to keep yourself smelling fresh. Keep your hair brushed, your nails reasonably trimmed, and any excess body hair should also be carefully maintained to reasonable lengths. Use only enough concealer, foundation and powder to even your skin tone and cut down on shine. Eye shadow and lip colors should be subtle and use neutral tones line browns and grays. Eyeliner and mascara should be minimal. There are occasions, however, where bolder lip colors may be appropriate. If you are going out for a formal evening, for example, bright red lips may be warranted. When you think elegant women you usually think Audrey Hepburn, Veronica Lake, or Nicole Kidman. And what do they have in common? That sleek, beautiful hair, of course. Choose hairstyles which show off the satin quality of your hair and compliment your features and dress style. This will give you a more elegant look. Good choices for nail polish are pale pink, clear, or a french manicure. But remember that any colour can look elegant, it all depends on how you carry it off. Don't rule out any colour - including black - unless you don't like it. Look at some photos of celebrities' nails at events. They wear all colours, including black, green, and orange, and many of them still look elegant. You may not see when someone smells nice but it will form a certain picture in your mind. Leave a lasting impression by using a subtle perfume, applied correctly. Elegant top notes include scents like:  Jasmine Rose Amber Having good posture will go a long way towards being perceived as elegant. Work on your posture and make sure that you are standing nice and tall. This will also make you look thinner and curvier.

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Be clean. Be tidy. Use subtle makeup. Choose sleek hairstyles. Get your nails done. Use good perfume. Stand tall.


Practice lots of different looks and application techniques until you figure out what works best for you. For a camera-ready look, experiment with high definition foundations – these were created to make people look great on camera. Wear bronzer along your cheekbones to highlight your facial structure. This is called contouring and it looks great on camera.  Get a good makeup remover so that your face will be spotless after washing up. This will prevent breakouts caused by leftover makeup residue. Use oil absorbing sheets in between shots, especially if you have oily skin. These will eliminate shine from your face without messing up your makeup. This will help you build confidence and make photo sessions go more smoothly and quickly. You'll learn what does and doesn't work visually and discover what your best angles are by practicing in front of a mirror.  Try lots of different angles and poses until you have built up a mental catalog of your very best ones. These can be your go-to poses/angles. Use your phone to snap some mirror shots, as well, so that you can evaluate how the poses translate as digital images. Healthy food and regular exercise will keep you looking and feeling your best. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and increase your water intake to get glowing skin. Sweating during exercise will also help you keep your skin healthy, since it opens your pores and allows dirt and impurities to exit. Cleanse your skin well after you sweat and your skin will look soft and supple.  Be sure to eat healthy fats found in avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Avoid a completely fat free diet, which isn't good for you. Get protein from high-quality sources like fish, shellfish, poultry and tofu. Consider taking omega-3 fish oil supplements every day for radiant skin. Confidence definitely comes across in photographs, so project it as much as possible. Be proud of your look and comfortable with yourself. All kinds of site models are needed, from young people to elderly, and there's no rule that you have to...

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Hone your makeup skills. Practice posing in front of a mirror. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Be confident in yourself.


Practice makes perfect. The more you go through your stack of cards, the more you’ll be able to remember. You can set slightly different goals depending on how fast you get the information, but the more times you are able to go through them, the more you will remember. Space out your study sessions. Your goal shouldn’t be to get through your flashcards three times as quickly as possible to skip doing it later. Taking a break between sessions will help you know what information you are having trouble remember. That way, you can focus on that more to make sure you get it right. The best way to help yourself memorize flashcards is to review them in small groups rather than push through the whole pile at once. This will keep you focused on smaller chunks of information, which is easier to memorize. This will also encourage you to pick the cards up for a quick study session between classes or while waiting for your friends to show up, knowing you don’t need to rush so you can get through the whole thing. Take impromptu opportunities to use flashcards. Use odd moments of downtime to review. Waiting for the bus? On hold with customer service? Dinner cooking? Time to use the flashcards! Don’t let yourself zone out, or mindlessly flip through the cards. Instead, find ways to keep your attention up. When you read each card, say the words out loud, or say things like “I know this,” or “I don’t know this.” Staying engaged with the material will help you stay focused on what you are doing.  Try rewarding yourself: Every correctly memorized card gets you a small candy, for instance. Try some movement. Try wandering around the house with the cards. Do a squat each time you do a flashcard. Try doing it while doing wall sits. You may help your strength as well as wake up your mind! Before you begin to go through and review your cards, mix them up a bit. If you just keep repeating the pile, you won’t be memorizing the answers, just the order they appear in. Unless you know that’s how the information will appear on your test,...

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Review at least three times a day. Study in short bursts. Engage yourself. Shuffle your flashcards. Make separate piles as you read. Always keep your cards with you.


Practice relaxation beforehand, and read a paper to have talking points to engage with people at social events. Prepare a comment to make at a meeting, or have a topic from the radio to discuss over lunch. If you have to stand up in front of a large group of people to give a presentation or speech, being prepared will give you extra confidence. Try learning your speech by heart. This will help you to avoid forgetting any important points on the day itself. Especially as you begin to tackle more and more daunting fears, reach out to your support network to help you. If you have to attend a large event, such as a party or conference, bring a close friend or family member along with you for support. Just having a familiar person close can make a huge difference in your confidence levels. If you start to feel overwhelmed, turn to your friend and try to keep your mind off your nerves. People who suffer from social anxiety can find it very difficult to put themselves out there and meet new people. However, this is an essential part of overcoming anxiety and moving forward with your life.  Think of an activity that you enjoy, whether it's knitting, horse riding, or running, and find a group of people in your area who share this interest. You will find it much easier to strike up a conversation with people who have similar interests to your own. If you get invited to a party or event, make sure you say yes. People with social anxiety tend to shy away from group gatherings, but this can cause you to feel even more isolated and unhappy. Make an effort to go to any social gathering (even if it’s only for half an hour). You need to push yourself out of your comfort zone if you want to get better. Taking a class to gain skills is a great way to learn and practice your social skills and assertiveness. Get to know the people in your class and practice your skills with them. If, after working on confronting your anxiety triggers for a while, you're still having trouble moving down the list and still suffering from severe...

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Prepare for social situations. Ask your friends or family for support. Expand your social circle. Take a social skills or assertiveness training class. Make an appointment with a therapist.


Practice repeating key bits of the language that you hear again and again until you sound just like your Sims. Dialing in your delivery may require you to mimic things like how fast or slow the word is typically said, or the inflection or tone of voice used to say it.  The word "boobasnot," for instance, is often spoken with a quick, angry emphasis to express a disliking for something or someone. Once you get the hang of pronouncing single words, start stringing several words together to form simple sentences, as in "boobasnot woofums" ("I don't like dogs"). Come up with words and phrases from random sounds. Simlish started as an improvised language made up on the spot during the production of the Sims games, which means there are no rules about how it has to sound. If the original voice actors could do it, so can you.  Try to vary your use of different consonant and vowel sounds so it doesn’t seem like you’re saying the same things over and over again. If you like, you can even invent meanings for some of your best-sounding words and work them into conversation every now and then. Exaggerated facial expressions, hand gestures, and other quirks of body language will let your listener know how you’re feeling and ensure that you get your point across. You might jump up and down to indicate excitement, or sigh and roll your eyes to show that you’re frustrated. Remember, Simlish is not so much about what you say as how you say it. Think of Simlish as a language of emotion. Without any hints as to your emotional state, it’s just a bunch of noises. Create a few soundbites using the audio recorder or voice memo app on your device, then play them back and listen to how close you are to matching the voices in the game. Make your character perform the same action repeatedly or queue up a clip of a specific interaction to keep a handy reference on standby. Learning to speak Simlish is like learning anything else—the more you do it, the better you’ll get at imitating the language’s distinctive sounds and inflections....

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Master your pronunciation of common words and phrases. Make your own unique contributions to the language. Use non-verbal cues to make yourself more expressive. Record yourself speaking Simlish to see whether you sound authentic. Have conversations with your friends in Simlish.


Practice swimming in a pool that uses non-chlorine based cleaners or fresh water. While chlorine has not been conclusively found to cause eye irritation or corneal damage, it has been found to increase this activity in by-products of pool cleaners. Larger pools should be avoided, as they are most likely to use hypochlorite or elemental chlorine to maintain water quality. If you are in fresh water, you should expect a minimum of irritation, but treated or saltwater is far more likely to contain irritants. While your eyes might become irritated and your corneas irritated, loss of visual acuity is unlikely without excessive time spent practicing. Work at this, minding irritation to your eyes or exhaustion swimming until you can keep your eyes open underwater as long as you can hold your breath. Focus on increasing the time you keep your eyes open and focused underwater each time. Avoid deep or treacherous areas if you are not already a strong swimmer. You will likely want to spread this over several sessions to minimize risk of irritation if you are in a treated pool or saltwater, though it likely should not take too long before you are comfortable. You will want to practice in multiple water sources, which can vary considerably in their visibility and color. Avoid any unsanitary or stagnant water while practicing, as waterborne infections are a risk in small lakes and ponds.  You will need additional practice to parse visual information underwater accurately.  Practice estimating distance with objects that you know are a certain depth or distance from you, and estimate how long it takes you to reach the object to get a sense of your ability to react to these things. If you are diving, avoid going too deep in an unpressurized suit. Pressure changes during ascent can easily cause burst capillaries and damage to the ears. Make sure you can easily equalize the pressure when you dive with ease.

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Find a minimally treated water source. Submerge yourself and open your eyes. Practice adding time with your eyes open. Practice keeping your eyes open and seeing underwater.


Practice using facts in everyday conversation to help yourself stay on track and avoid confrontation when you are being assertive. Try using factual statements instead of hyperboles, which can cast unnecessary blame. For example, if you’re talking to someone about an assignment you don’t want to do, say, “I think I’ll need to spend a full month preparing for this,” instead of, “This thing is going to take forever.” Often, those who lack confidence feel the need to explain themselves. To keep yourself from speaking like someone who is unsure, practice using fewer words to communicate. Simplified speech and assertive speech are often one in the same.  For example, when asked to go out for happy hour after work, avoid saying something like, “I can’t go tonight, I have to go to the grocery store, stop by my mother’s house to let her dog out, then take my own dog for a walk and once I finally get home I have some cleaning to do before my favorite show comes on.” Instead, politely and briefly decline by saying something like, “No thank you. Tonight doesn’t work for me, but maybe another time soon.” This may also make it easier for others to obey your requests. Keep your statements short, direct, and relevant.  If you tend to use fillers such as “like,” “um,” or “yeah,” try to take small breaks in your speech instead. A pause is generally less discernible to your audience than it is to you, and it doesn’t muddle your speech as much as filler words. If you know in advance that you will have to speak to someone about a need, concern, or opinion, rehearse what you want to say. Practice keeping calm, speaking clearly, and making positive statements that express your needs. Some people even find it helpful to write out a script or have a practice conversation with a friend or colleague.  If you have someone act out your conversation with you, ask them for feedback. Let them tell you what you were doing well, and where you could improve. If you are uncomfortable with making decisions on-the-spot, have some pre-scripted...

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Swap out exaggerations for factual statements. Keep your responses simple. Rehearse what you want to say in advance. Reflect on your daily interactions.


Practice will help you get a feel for the controls, but it can take a long time before they make sense. Here's a straightforward explanation of what the controls actually do:  Q moves the right thigh forward and the left thigh back. W moves the left thigh forward and the right thigh back. O bends the right knee and extends the left knee. P bends the left knee and extends the right knee. Beginners sometimes don't realize that holding down the key keeps the muscles flexed. A quick tap will flex your leg and relax it right away, leading to jerky movements. For consistent, powerful strides, you want to hold the keys down for a solid second. Press and hold these keys at the same time to give the runner a little forward momentum. Think of this as one control: pushing off with the right leg. While your right leg is pushing off the ground, your left knee will flex. When well timed, it will raise the left foot up off the ground. Just before your left foot (in front) hits the ground, release W and O, press Q and P at the same time, and hold. This will push off with your left foot, and bring your right foot all the way forward with a lifted knee. Keep your attention on the leg in front. Just before the foot hits the ground, release the two keys you're holding and press the other two. This will get your runner into a slow but well-balanced rhythm. He should shoot the next foot forward while leaning back, then fall forward a little further on the track. You can also watch the runner's front thigh. It's time to press when it falls to a level parallel with the ground. If you don't want to spend a ton of time, you'll need to speed up. Instead of holding the keys down until your next stride, press for 1/4 to 1/2 of a second, then let go. When your forward foot just begins to fall, repeat with the other pair of keys. You'll move faster, but it will be much easier to make a mistake and fall over. When done correctly, your runner's torso will stay vertical. The front foot will hit the ground directly below the torso. If the foot...

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Understand the movements. Practice long key presses. Press W and O to push with your right foot. Press Q and P to push with your left foot. Alternate between WO and QP. Speed up your stride. Correct mistakes. Stand up. Break through the hurdle. Keep practicing.


Practice your casting techniques away from the water as well as on it. Away from the water, replace your bait or lure with a rubber practice plug or metal sinker. Practice in an open area, away from overhead trees. When you are choosing an area to cast in, pick a place that has minimal brush, especially overhead. Your bait can get easily caught in the branches and this will cost you much precious time to retrieve. It’s important to avoid heavy brush or your lure may get stuck when you bring the rod forward to cast. If this happens, the entire spool of line can get tangled (called a bird’s nest) and destroyed. It can be dangerous to try baitcasting in a place where too many people are around. You have to constantly make sure no one is behind you or too close to you in order to make sure you don’t accidentally snag them with your lure. And being hyper aware of your surroundings takes away some of the relaxing joy of baitcasting anyways.

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Practice away from water. Avoid heavy brush. Choose an isolated location.


Practicing good eating habits can help your mood and improve your health. Find a sense of balance between healthy eating and fun eating, and you'll see an improvement in your health and your life.   Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat at least 5 servings a day of each. Go for lean rather than fatty meats, and make sure to eat fish, poultry, eggs, soy, beans, and nuts. These give you healthy fats and protein that make you feel energetic and strong. Eat the right carbohydrates, because they will provide fuel that you'll need to make it through the day. You'll want to eat nutrient-rich, high-fiber carbohydrates like quinoa, oats, brown rice, whole wheat to win in life. Avoid eating too much sugary, salty, or processed foods. Water makes up a huge portion of your body and getting dehydrated can give you a headache, make it difficult to function, and make you really sleepy. Drink plenty of fluids each day to stay hydrated and healthy.  Ideally, men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) a day while women need 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) a day. Use a water bottle with measurements on the side to help you get enough. Tea, coffee, flavored water, or skim milk are other great ways to get enough fluids. Lack of sleep can cause health problems, both mental and physical, to get worse. It can  also make you less functional during the day. Make sure you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Your body will thank you.  Turn off all electronics 30 minutes before bedtime. The light from electronics can make it difficult for you to fall asleep. Practice soothing rituals in the evening before bed, such as drinking chamomile tea, reading a book, or taking a bath. Teens need more sleep than adults. If you're a teen, aim for 8-10 hours a night. for at least 30 minutes every day. Exercise releases chemicals in your brain that make you happier so that your mood will be better, your body will feel better, and you'll feel more confident. Take a 30 minute walk each day, put on some music and dance, or do calming yoga. To...

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Eat foods that are good for you. Drink enough water and other fluids. Get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Exercise Practice self-care.


Pre-algebra includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. These concepts are essential for understanding the more complicated algebraic concepts. Find online tutorials that have quizzes associated with them to ensure your mastery of this material. Give yourself a head start on the material by looking through the book before the course begins. If you have time, work through some of the concepts and identify the ones that are particularly difficult for you.  By getting ahead in your College Algebra (or any other math) studies you will have already worked through some problems and you will have intelligent questions to ask your teacher about the material. If your bookstore stocks them, buy a copy of the student solution manual. This will make your homework sessions much easier. Your professor didn’t spend all of that time putting together a syllabus for no reason. The syllabus is a roadmap to the entire course, telling you what material will be covered each class, when homework is due, and when quizzes and exams will be.  Write down all class times, study sessions, quizzes, exams, and project due dates in your planner. This helps you keep track of when everything is due and helps you make academics a priority. Pay special attention to exam study sessions and exams that fall outside of your normal schedule and/or class location. Make sure you have enough time to take algebra. A good rule of thumb is to schedule two hours of homework and studying for every hour of class. If you do not have enough time to take this class due to other commitments in your life, either make time for this class or wait until you do have the time. Refer back to your syllabus to see what part of the textbook will be covered during your next class. Read that section and work some of the problems to check your understanding. Take some notes during your reading to refer back to while studying for quizzes and exams. Come to class prepared to ask questions about the parts that you didn’t understand. If you...

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Master pre-algebra before the first day of class. Buy the books and supplies a month before class. Read the syllabus. Read the textbook before class. Go to all of the classes, even the optional ones. Listen and take notes in class. Do the homework Invest in and learn how to use a graphing calculator. Use graph paper for graphs.


Pre-teen children will be especially interested in depicting perspective, foreshortening, and other spatial information. They will begin to draw horizon lines, overlapping objects, and exacting detail. Assign them spatial sequences, such as drawing an object from three different angles. Arrange neutral-colored geometric shapes near one another so they can practice shading. Let them arrange objects in piles and draw them. Basic anatomical proportion is one of the hardest things to learn. People tend to see the head as bigger than it is, the eyes as being bigger and higher in the face. Teach children basic anatomical proportions of the face, then give them mirrors and have them draw themselves. Let them take turns posing for one another, and have them draw quick sketches. Around age 9, children have a strong desire to draw realistically. They may become frustrated by drawings that do not look "right." They may decide they are a bad artist. To head off this crisis of confidence, make it clear to them that drawing is a skill that takes practice. Tell them that when they are frustrated it is because they are moving up a level. If they think they are a bad artist, that is because they have learned to see things they couldn't see before.  Children around age 11 may wish to give up on drawing. Teaching them age-appropriate skills and encouraging them to try new methods will help them stay motivated. Enlarge the child's concept of art. One way to head off the decline of a child's artistic practice is to teach them other forms. Drawing abstractions, comics, or design can rekindle the confidence of a child who is stuck on realism. Children who have been observing shapes and attempting to draw realistically for a while are ready to unlearn some of the things they have learned, so long as they are not shamed for wrong answers. Bring them to a tree, or pass around pieces of wood, and explain that they are going to observe all the colors in the bark. Set them the challenge of drawing a tree without using the color brown,...

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Focus on spatial issues. Teach proportion through portraiture. Anticipate the crisis of confidence. Set them observation challenges.


Precious metals like gold and silver are distinctive in that they are a commodity with commercial and industrial applications, as well as a form of money in and of themselves. People have been using silver as a form of currency for millennia, and its inherent value seems unlikely to change anytime soon.  People who are wary of buying stock in technologies that seem to become obsolete overnight or in commodities that only seem to exist on paper (or in the digital realm) can be particularly drawn to the lasting value of a tangible item like silver. However, silver’s longstanding status does not shield it from the ups and downs of the market, and it should not normally be the primary focus of an investment portfolio. As always, diversification is preferable. Owning the actual silver bullion (as bars or coins) and keeping it in your home or safe deposit box can offer a sense of security that stock certificates or online brokerage accounts can’t match. But remember, possessing the actual item means you have to store it and protect it. Purchasing bars of silver at the standard .999 quality (that is, 99.9% pure silver) is generally the most cost-effective way to acquire the metal. These bars of silver are available in a variety of different shapes and weights. All sources of silver will have some sort of markup in addition to the current market (or “spot”) price, but that markup tends to be less for bars than coins.   Of course, your local shopping plaza isn’t likely to have a shop selling silver bars. Silver bars can, however, be purchased from many banks as well as from bullion dealers. Do your homework to make sure you are buying from a reputable dealer, however, to ensure that you are getting the amount of pure silver that you’re paying for. Make sure you have a plan for securely storing and protecting your silver bars. A bank safe deposit box can be a good choice, or a high-quality home safe if you prefer to keep your bullion on your own property. Look into insurance for this substantial investment as well....

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Weigh the benefits of precious metal possession. Buy silver bars. Buy silver coins. Consider collectible coins


Precursor is the material that you use to make the carbon fiber. Almost all carbon fiber is made from a polyacrylonitrile precursor. You should dissolve the polyacrylonitrile in an organic solvent such as dimethyl sulfoxide. Once the precursor is dissolved, you put it in a coagulation bath. Then, run the slush through a spinneret. The material is forced through the fine holes of the spinneret to create long strands. Oxygen is needed to crosslink the polymers and make them more suitable for fibers. To oxidize the strands, heat them in an oxidation oven that ranges from 200 °C (392 °F) to 300 °C (572 °F). You must maintain appropriate airflow during this process to avoid catching the strands on fire. Once oxidized, the strands must be heated in an oxygen free environment. Since there is no oxygen, the strands will not burn. Instead, they undergo a process called pyrolysis, which removes almost all impurities, such as organic solvents. A series of pyrolysis ovens are used that range anywhere from 700 °C (1,292 °F) to 1,500 °C (2,730 °F). Pyrolysis leaves you with carbon fiber threads. Before being shipped to customers or processing plants, the threads must be treated. This includes etching the fibers with an acid, such as nitric acid. After etching (referred to as treatment) the fiber is coated in a process called sizing. The coating increases the size of the fibers and makes them more sturdy for processing and customer use.

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Dissolve the precursor. Spin the polymer. Add oxygen. Pyrolyze the polymer chains. Treat the fibers.


Predators will be an issue regardless of what part of the world you’re in. To avoid encountering them, try to provide them with advance warnings of your approach by whistling or singing as your travel. You should also keep your camp free of food smells by discarding your food remains far away from it. It’s also a good idea to give any fresh animal kills you encounter a wide berth, since some predators will wander away from their food for a while before returning to it. If you do encounter a predator, don’t panic. Don’t look the animal in the eye, and move calmly away from it while making yourself look as big as possible by waving your arms in the air. This is particularly important in tropical climates, where the warm, moist weather can speed infections and many of the local insects may be poisonous. If you don’t have long sleeves or pants, cover your skin by wrapping leaves around your arms and legs and tying them on with pliable twigs. If you’re in a forested area, you can splint a broken bone by lining up 2 tree branches on either side of the bone and tying them in place with shoelaces or young, pliable branches. If you’re not in a forested area with access to branches, you’ll need to avoid moving the bone as much as possible so that it can heal properly. Regardless, you’ll need to rest as much as possible so the bone has the energy it needs to mend. If you feel yourself starting to get sick, or have already gotten sick, the most important care you can give yourself is to stay hydrated and rested. Stay inside your shelter and keep water nearby while you convalesce. You should also try to stay warm. Cold bodies don’t heal as quickly.

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Avoid predators. Keep your skin covered to avoid scratches and bug bites that might cause an infection. Set broken bones and avoid overexerting yourself until the bone has healed. Stay properly hydrated and get adequate rest if you start to get sick.


Preform dhikr after each of the 5 obligatory prayers. You can either recite dhikr alone or in a group with other Muslims. Salah is performed at dawn, midday, the late part of the afternoon, just after sunset, and between sunset and midnight. Clear your mind of both positive and negative thoughts, and let only thoughts of God enter your mind. Once you’ve achieved this state, begin to perform dhikr.  Physically remove yourself from any task or preoccupation that may distract you as you perform dhikr. Try to perform dhikr in a quiet place so you can stay focused. Subhanallah is an Arabic phrase that translates roughly to mean “glory be to God.” You can keep track of how many times you say Subhanallah by using your hand or a misbaha, a string of prayer beads. Subhanallah is pronounced sʊbˌhɑːnəˈlɑː. In Arabic, Alhamdulillah means “praise be to God.” As soon as you finish saying Subhanallah for the 33rd time, begin saying Alhamdulillah.  Pronounce Alhamdulillah as: alˌhamduːlɪˈlɑː.  To keep track of how many times you’ve said Alhamdulillah, use the same method of counting you used when reciting Subhanallah. Translated as “God is the greatest,” Allahu akbar is the third phrase you should repeat after the obligatory prayers. As when you say Subhanallah and Alhamdulillah, you can either recite Allahu akbar aloud or silently.  Allahu akbar is pronounced: əˌlɑːhuː ˈakbɑː.  Alternatively, you can finish the dhikr by uttering the following phrase: “Laa ilaaha illallaah wahdahu laa shareekalahu, lahul mulk walahul hamd wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shayin qadeer.” This passage can be translated as: “There is no true god except Allah. He is One and He has no partner with Him. His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent.”

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Recite dhikr (remembrance of Allah) after salah (prayer). Think of nothing except God as you perform dhikr. Start by saying “Subhanallah” 33 times. Say “Alhamdulillah” 33 times. Finish by saying “Allahu akbar” 34 times.


Pregnant women have many increased nutritional needs, and if you don't get the proper nutrition, you are more likely to feel fatigued. Prenatal vitamins are specially formulated to help supply the additional nutritional needs for pregnancy. Remember to take them every day.  Be sure to use a prenatal that contains vitamin B12, which helps fight fatigue.  Also be sure that your vitamin contains at least 27 grams of elemental iron. Pregnancy-induced anemia can cause extreme fatigue for some women, and if your doctor tests your blood and determines that you have this condition, you may need to increase your iron up to 60 grams a day.  If you have trouble remembering to take your prenatal vitamins, set them on your dining room table or wherever you eat dinner every day. You can also try setting a timed reminder on your phone to sound an alarm every day when you need to take your vitamin. Pregnant or not, the body gets its energy from food. A healthy diet can make the difference between chronic fatigue and energy. You need three major macronutrients for energy: protein, carbohydrates, and fat.  Protein provides much of the energy your body needs to do the hard work of growing a human. When pregnant, you need about 70 grams of protein every day-- considerably more than the 45 grams recommended for non-pregnant women.  Consider healthy food sources such as beans, dairy, tofu, chicken, and fish.  Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation, but in fact they are one of the body's main sources of energy and vital to your health and ability to fight off fatigue. About half of your daily calories should be from carbohydrates, but remember to choose healthy sources like unrefined grains.  Fats provide the most concentrated form of energy, and also help you to absorb some vital vitamins. While pregnant, you need to ensure that about a quarter of your daily calories come from fat. Avoid low-fat and reduced-calorie food options, which don't provide as many energy-filled calories to fuel the body. Eat healthy, whole foods with...

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Take your prenatal vitamins. Eat for energy. Eat several small meals. Increase your water intake. Don't rely on caffeine for energy.


Preheat oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit or 176° Celsius. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan. In a large bowl, sift the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda with a whisk. Mix until properly combined. Carefully pour in the sugar into the dry ingredients. Mix again with the whisk until the sugar combines in with the dry ingredients. Pour in the vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk or a hand blender until the cake batter forms and there are no more flour streaks. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the cake batter into both of the cake pans. Remove any leftover batter by scraping the edges of the bowl. Place the cake pan in the oven to bake. Have the cake bake for about an hour, until the cake rises and is fluffy. Remove the pan from the oven and have the cake cool on a wire rack for about ten minutes. Leave the cake until it is cool enough to touch. Frost with chocolate chocolate buttercream frosting and/or decorate with any desired toppings such as berries, powdered sugar, coconut flakes, and sprinkles. Slice the chocolate cake and serve on a serving plate. Enjoy!

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Prepare to make the cake. Sift the dry ingredients except the sugar. Add the sugar. Fold in the wet ingredients. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake the cake. Let the cake cool. Frost and decorate. Serve and enjoy!


Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Put aluminum foil on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the cookie sheet along with a one tablespoon (14.78 mL) butter. Turn off the oven and let the cookie sheet sit in the oven for 2-4 hours. This will make the house smell like you've just baked something tasty. Pour equal parts lemon juice and water into a spritzer bottle. Spray it around your home as needed. It will absorb the odors and leave a natural, chemical-free lemon scent. Combine ¾ cup (177.44 mL) of water and two tablespoons (29.57 mL) of vodka, rubbing alcohol, or real vanilla extract with 15-20 drops of any combination of essential oils that you enjoy smelling. Put these in an eight ounce (236.58 mL) spray bottle. Shake well and spray as needed Combine 2 1/2 table spoons of brandy (french brandy works best due to the caramel undertones), 20 drops of any perfume oil of choice, 5 drops of tea tree oil (for its antibacterial qualities), and ¾ cup of water. Put these in a 200ml (7 ounce) spray bottle. Shake well and spray as needed. If you can tolerate them, spray a commercial air freshener like Lysol, Febreeze, Glade, etc. Use these carefully, because they can be overwhelming. They will mask odors more than the homemade methods.

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Create a fresh baking smell. Spray lemon water. Make an air freshener with essential oils. Make an air freshener with perfume oil. Bring out some aerosols.


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside. If you have a stand mixer, place them in the bowl with a beater attachment. If not, get a hand mixer out. Beat the ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Make sure your butter is not completely cold and hard or this will make beating difficult. Add one of the eggs and beat the mixture until the egg is incorporated. Add the other egg and beat the mixture again. Add the flour to your mixture and carefully stir until the flour is completely mixed in. Dump in the can of pineapple with its juice. Stir till the liquid is combined. Stir these ingredients in until they're just combined. Avoid over-stirring the mixture, since this can make your cake tough. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Take a knife and smooth over the top. Sprinkle the coarse white sugar evenly over the loaf. Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 1 hour. After an hour, take a sheet of foil and set it over the top of the fruitcake. Bake for another 15 minutes. The foil will keep the fruitcake from burning while it finishes cooking. Stick a cake tester or toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, turn off the oven and remove your fruitcake from the oven. If it's not done, return the fruitcake to the oven and check every 5 minutes till it's done. Once you've taken the fruitcake out of the oven, let it rest in the loaf pan for 20 minutes. Then, run a knife around the sides of the pan and flip the fruitcake onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Letting it rest 20 minutes helps all the nuts, fruit, and cherries set up. Wait till the fruitcake is completely cool before slicing it. If you try to slice a warm fruitcake, the pieces will tear and fruit or nuts may come out in clumps.

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Turn on the oven and prepare your pan. Place the butter, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, salt, and vanilla in a bowl. Add the eggs. Add the flour. Stir in the pineapple. Mix in the dried fruit, nuts, and candied cherries. Spread the batter in your pan. Bake your fruitcake. Cover the fruitcake with foil and finish baking. Test the fruitcake and remove from the oven. Turn the fruitcake onto a rack. Let the fruitcake cool completely.


Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease eight muffin tins with cooking spray or line them with parchment. Compared to a baking pan, the muffin tins will help the brownies cook more evenly, instead of leaving them gooey in the middle. Grind the seeds in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle until they form a fine powder. Measure 2 tbsp (10 mL) of the ground flax seeds for the next step. If you're grinding a larger batch in advance, store the rest in an airtight container in the freezer. Do not buy pre-ground flax seeds. Flax oil turns rancid quickly once the seeds are ground. Take the ground flax seeds and stir it into 5 tbsp (75 mL) water. Set aside to rest for at least five minutes while you move on to the next step. This will thicken into a binding gel roughly equivalent to two eggs. Stir together the following ingredients in a large bowl: ¾ tsp (3.5 mL) baking powder, ½ cup (120 mL) cocoa powder, ¾ cup (90g) all purpose flour, ¾ cup (150g) sugar, and ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt. Dutch processed cocoa powder will create a denser brownie with a more intense chocolate flavor. Natural cocoa powder (anything not labeled "Dutch processed") is a safer bet, since vegan brownies already tend to be denser than recipes that contain eggs. Pastry flour should have an even more significant effect. Stir together 7 tbsp (100g) margarine, ¼ cup (40g) semisweet chocolate chips, and 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring well after each interval. Stop once the ingredients are mostly melted, usually after about 2 minutes. A few lumps of chocolate are fine. Stir the flax mixture into the wet ingredients, then mix in the dry ingredients in stages until fully combined. The batter may be thicker than you're used to with normal brownie recipes. Scoop the batter into the muffin tins, pressing down with a spoon to smooth it out. Leave a little room at the top for the brownies to rise. Bake on the middle rack of the oven. After the 22 minute mark, test with a toothpick or fork. When it comes out with just...

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Prepare the oven and muffin tins. Grind flax seeds. Mix flax meal and water. Combine dry ingredients. Replace half the all purpose flour with cake flour if you prefer somewhat lighter, cake-ey brownies. Melt remaining wet ingredients together. Stir all ingredients together. Fill the muffin tins. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes. Let cool.


Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, and line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper. Coat the parchment paper with a little oil to keep the pretzels from sticking. In a large pot, bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Place a pretzel in the boiling water and allow it to cook for 30 seconds. Use tongs to remove the pretzel from the water and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pretzels. These soft pretzels are delicious with  honey mustard sauce, cheese sauce, or simply on their own. Serve them hot. You can freeze the extras and reheat them in the oven to enjoy them at a later time.

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Get ready to boil and bake the pretzels. Boil the pretzels. Serve the pretzels.


Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on your recipe. For most recipes, this will be around 350°F (177°C), but yours may be different. Next, insert cupcake liners into your cupcake pan. This method is recommended for chocolate and jam fillings. It is not recommended for frosting, pudding, or cream fillings. You can make the cupcake batter from scratch, or you can use a boxed mix. Follow the directions on the recipe closely. You can do this using an ice cream scoop, a sauce ladle, or a tablespoon. Save the rest of the batter for later. Jam or jelly would work the best for this. You can also try melted chocolate. Whipped cream or frosting are not recommended, however, because they will melt. This amount is for standard-sized cupcakes. If you are making mini cupcakes, try ½ teaspoon instead. Add enough batter until they are about two-thirds to  three-quarters of the way full. Do not over-fill the liners, or the cupcakes will overflow. Most cupcakes will be ready in about 20 minutes, but your recipe may be different. Read the directions, and bake the cupcakes according to that. Allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes first, then take them out of the pan. Allow them to finish cooling on a wire rack before frosting them. You can frost the cupcakes with buttercream frosting, chocolate ganache, or glace icing. Do not frost the cupcakes while they are still warm, or the frosting will melt.

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Preheat your oven and prepare the cupcake pan. Prepare your cupcake batter. Fill the cupcake liners one-third of the way with batter. Add 1 teaspoon of your desired filling into the center of each cupcake. Fill the liners with more batter. Bake the cupcakes according to the directions on the recipe. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.


Preheat the oven, remove the ham from its package, and pat it dry. Place the ham in an oven bag, and set it cut-side down on a shallow roasting pan lined with aluminum foil. If you don’t have an oven bag, cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil. Plan on baking a cured (pre-cooked) ham for about 10 to 15 minutes per pound (about 22 to 33 minutes per kg), or until it reaches an internal temperature of 110 °F (43 °C). If you didn’t soak the ham to bring it to room temperature, plan on heating it for an hour longer. If you’re reheating a cured ham, take it out of the oven once it reaches an internal temperature of 110 °F (43 °C). For a 7 to 10 pounds (3.2 to 4.5 kg) ham soaked in hot water and baked at 250 °F (121 °C), that should take about 1 to 1 ½ hours.  Rest the hot roasting pan on a wire cooling rack. After you take out the ham, raise the oven temperature to 350 °F (177 °C). If you’re cooking an uncured ham at 325 °F (163 °C), take it out of the oven once it’s reached an internal temperature between 135 to 140 °F (57 to 60 °C), or after about 2 hours. if it’s not spiral-sliced. Make a series of 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) deep diagonal cuts 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart across the top surface of the ham. Then rotate the pan and make diagonal cuts in the other direction to make a grid of diamond shapes. Scoring makes for a great presentation and allows the glaze to penetrate deeper into the meat.  Since a spiral-sliced ham is pre-cut, scoring is unnecessary. If desired, press a whole clove into each point where 2 scored lines intersect. Just remember to remove them before you carve and serve the ham. Use a basting brush or a spoon to coat the ham with a portion of the glaze. Be sure to work the glaze into the ham’s scored lines or spiral cuts. The sugars in the glaze will caramelize, yielding an attractive, flavorful, and candy-like skin. Glazing the ham too early in the cooking process will lead to a scorched ham, so wait until the last 15 to 20 minutes. Return the ham to the oven and continue baking it, uncovered, until...

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Bake a cured or pre-cooked ham covered at 250 °F (121 °C). Remove the ham from the oven 20 minutes before it's finished baking. Score the ham Brush the ham with about a third of the glaze. Raise the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and continue baking the ham. Brush on another third of the glaze after about 10 minutes.


Preheat your broiler and chop your vegetables and fruits to the size you want them. Keep in mind that the smaller the piece, the faster it will broil. You can also leave some items fully intact, like peppers. Melt a little butter and brush it on both sides of the items.  Broiling will create a unique and complex flavor. You can experiment with broiling almost any fruit or vegetable that you wish. Some popular choices are pineapple, banana, mango, pears, apples, asparagus, potatoes, zucchini, peaches, tomatoes and peppers. Use a shallow dish or pan that has sides so you can stir the pieces easily while you’re broiling them. This will ensure even cooking. Make sure to spread the fruits and/or vegetables out evenly so there is only one layer of them on the pan. If you like, sprinkle a little sugar on the fruit pieces or salt on the vegetables before broiling them. Broiling vegetables and fruits causes their natural sugars to caramelize. On the outside they will be browned and slightly crisp. Inside they will be soft and juicy. The natural sugars will result in a sweet taste and the browned exterior will provide a toasty flavor with a pleasing texture.  Serve warm. As an extra treat, serve broiled fruits with nonfat Greek yogurt, ice cream, or sprinkled nuts.

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Brush the fruits and/or vegetables with butter. Place the vegetables and/or fruits on a baking dish or pan. Remove the items when their exteriors have browned.


Preheat your grill to a medium temperature. Brush olive oil onto the surface of the meat, and season it with salt and pepper. Place the fish on the grill surface, and allow it to cook for approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Use a meat spatula to flip the tails, and allow the other side to cook another 5 to 6 minutes.

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Preheat your mug by filling it with hot water, letting it sit, and pouring out the water. Drizzle the sides of the mug with 1 ounce of vanilla syrup. You could also do a combination of vanilla and caramel syrup drizzled along the sides of the mug if you prefer a stronger caramel flavor.

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Preheating your oven will make sure that it is at a stable temperature and will cook the frozen corn evenly. Most ovens will take around 30-45 minutes to properly heat. Spread the frozen corn on an ovenproof tray and season. Season the corn with herbs and spices, or whatever you desire. You may need to break up frozen lumps of corn. Simply place a tea towel over the lumps and apply pressure with a small skillet or plate. Once the oven is heated and the corn seasoned, you can place the tray in the oven. Roasting times can vary depending on how cooked you would like the corn to be. The corn should be tender after 5 minutes, but you may need to cook it for about 15-20 minutes if you would like to see any color. Once the corn is cooked, remove the tray from the oven and allow the corn to cool slightly. Season the corn with any additional spices and leave it to cool for about 2-3 minutes. Once the corn has cooled, place the corn in a bowl or on a plate for serving.

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Preheat your oven to 350F. Place your corn on a ovenproof tray. Place the tray in the oven. Remove the corn from the oven.


Prejudice, when broken down, basically means pre-judgment. Having awareness that you do, in fact, make unfair assessments or judgments about others is a great starting place. Take a close look at your life and your everyday interactions. Think about the beliefs, thoughts, and opinions you have developed about others. When did these prejudices take root? What is happening to reinforce them in your life?  Researchers believe that, as early as age 3, children begin developing an attachment with their own cultural or racial group, the in-group, and unconsciously have negative views of all other groups, the out-groups.  Some of these biases are learned within the home or cultural group. Others are emphasized within the media. So, we know that children learn prejudice early on in life. Given that prejudice is learned, it, too, can be unlearned. No matter how long you have had certain viewpoints about other groups, it is entirely possible to change these views. Prejudice can be unlearned with diversity education. One study found that students who took a prejudice seminar had significantly reduced prejudice and stereotypes after completing the seminar. your personal prejudices. Implementing a change as substantial as transforming your personal prejudices requires great commitment. You must truly want to change these biases with maximum effort and continue in the change process despite difficulty or loss of motivation. You can show commitment to changing your personal prejudices by developing a plan to take action. Choose one prejudice at a time that you want to change and identify methods in which you can change it. Set a deadline. Over time, check your progress. Self-talk includes statements that we tell ourselves throughout the day. Bringing awareness to your personal prejudice demands paying very close attention to what you are telling yourself about different groups. In addition to helping you overcome prejudice, improving negative self-talk can also boost your self-esteem and mental well-being. Intentionally...

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Recognize prejudice at play in your life. Accept that these prejudices are learned and can be unlearned.  Commit to changing Observe your self-talk.


Premature kittens have tiny stomachs which can only hold a small volume of milk at any 1 time, so they need to eat often to get the nutrition that they need. This means that each kitten will suckle for 5 to 10 minutes every 1 to 2 hours – night and day! To be successful hand raising kittens there are no short cuts and each one must be fed every 1 to 2 hours for the first week of its life. Here is a sample feeding schedule:  1-3 days old — feed 2.5ml of milk replacer every 1-2 hours 4-7 days — feed 2.5–5 milliliters (0.08–0.2  fl oz) every 2 hours 6-10 days — feed 5 – 7.5ml, every 2-3 hours 11-14 days — feed 10-12.5 ml every 3 hours 15-21 days — feed 10 ml every 3 hours 21 days to 6 weeks — feed 12.5–25 milliliters (0.4–0.8  fl oz), every 6-8 hours in addition to a normal diet You will know if a kitten is still hungry because she will cry, and hunt around for the teat as if unsettled. Some premature kittens have a weak suckling reflex and don't find it easy to suckle from a teat. If this, gently open her mouth by inserting a fingertip between her upper and lower lips. Using a syringe loaded with milk replacer, drip one drop of milk at a time onto her tongue. Allow it to trickle back and trigger her swallowing reflex. Time and patience is crucial since this process cannot be rushed. Never do more than a few drops in at a time, since larger volumes may run down into her windpipe before she has a chance to swallow. This could cause the kitten to drown. after each feeding. Young kittens cannot empty their bladder or bowels on their own until their second or third week of life. Instead they hold onto their toilet until the mother licks their anus and genital area which stimulates them to defecate and urinate. You will need to stimulate this reflex using moistened cotton balls after each feeding. Use the following process:  After the kittens have been fed, use a cotton wool ball moistened with warm water to gently wipe the kitten's bottom. As you wipe the kitten’s bottom, the kitten should soil the cotton wool....

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Stick to a healthy feeding schedule. Use a syringe with kittens who won't feed. Stimulate the kitten to empty her bladder or bowels Keep the kittens’ environment clean.


Prenuptial agreements must be professionally drafted in order to ensure they do not run afoul of state law. Therefore, it is very important that you and your spouse each hire your own attorneys. If both parties are represented by the same attorney, it will be seen as a direct conflict of interest, which may affect the viability of your agreement.  To find an attorney ask friends and family for recommendations. If they do not have any recommendations, you should look at your state bar's website, which will often have a lawyer referral service or a list of qualified attorneys. When you are choosing an attorney, find one who specializes in marriages and prenuptial agreements. Once you find some potential candidates, sit down with them for an initial consultation. During this consultation you should ask the attorney about their background and experience in dealing with prenuptial agreements. Make sure you feel comfortable with them representing you. When you find the right attorney, hire them and make sure you get your fee arrangement in writing. Prenuptial agreements usually come down to money, so you and your partner should talk openly about your respective finances, and what will happen to each person's money and assets once the two of you are married. Even if you don't end up drafting an actual agreement, getting this information out in the open will provide a strong foundation of trust for your marriage going forward.  Be sure to touch on all the financial issues that may affect your future marriage, including: current assets and debts, credit ratings, shared expenses, whether you and your partner will maintain separate bank accounts, what you and your partner's financial goals are, whether one of you will stay at home with the children or if you will both work, etc.  Try beginning the conversation with a financial issue both of you share: "Hey, so I was looking over some bills today, and I realize I still have a ways to go in paying off my student loans. What do yours look like?" It is best to have this...

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Hire an attorney. Have a conversation about finances with your partner. Have this conversation as early as possible. Keep the conversation professional. Be honest Get your partner to agree to having a prenuptial agreement. Make a list of each person's assets, debts, income, and expected future gains.


Prep your eyes with eyeshadow primer by rubbing it over the top lids. Brush on a dark color close to the lash line, a soft neutral toward the middle, and a shiny color near the brow. Put your eyeshadow on with your eyes still open, so you can see how it will look.  Winged or cat-eye eyeliner is also a great look for monolid eyes. You can also create floating eyeliner by drawing the line at your lid line, rather than your lash line. Before you put on your eyeshadow, prime your eyelids with eyeshadow primer and or a light concealer. Then, using a medium shade, brush the shadow on from your lashes up onto the hooded part of your eye, beyond the crease. Elongate the eyeshadow in the outer corner to create an eyeshadow wing to open up the appearance of your eye.  Tightline your eyes with a kohl eyeliner to make your upper eyelashes look thicker. Wing-tipped eyeliner doesn’t always work on hooded eyes, because the flicked part can be hidden by the hood. Apply an eyeshadow primer first, if you want this look to last all day. Then apply a light shade of eyeliner to the inner half of your eyelid and a medium-tinted eyeshadow to the outer half. Blend the two shades together slightly in the middle, and you’ll have your smokey look. Use a dark eyeliner and line the outer corners of your eyes, both the top and bottom. You can do many different eyeliner techniques with a downturned eye, but a cat eye will enhance the outer corner of your eye. Line the entire upper lashline with a dark eyeliner, and diffuse it upwards at the outer corner. You don’t need to line your bottom lashes. Many different eyeshadow techniques look good with cat-eye liner, so experiment to see what you like. Place the lightest shade of eyeliner closest to the inner corner, and darken the shadow as you move outwards. Play up the corners of your eyeliner by pulling it slightly out and up. Smudge the eyeliner a bit if you want the look to seem a little softer.  Use a clean brush to blend the different shades together to create a smooth, cohesive look....

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Create a gradient of eye-shadow for monolid eyes. Extend eye shadow beyond the crease for hooded eyes. Emphasize the tilt of upturned eyes with smokey eyeshadow. Try a cat-eye look for downturned eyes. Add length to round, small, or deep-set eyes with a gradient of eyeshadow. Extend close-set eyes with smokey shadow to emphasize the outer corners. Try a halo look for almond eyes. Put dark eyeshadow and liner on the inner corners of wide set eyes. Use darker shadow for large or protruding eyes.


Prepare a 13-inch by 18-inch by 1-inch (33-cm by 46-cm by 2.5-cm) baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Note that the modern version of this recipe does not use banana leaves like the traditional version uses. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, condensed milk, and melted butter using an electric mixer. Note that as you beat the ingredients together, in this step and in later steps, you should periodically scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure that all of the ingredients are being mixed into the batter equally. Add the eggs to the batter one at a time, beating after each addition until combined. Mix these coconut strings into the batter one can at a time. Beat after each addition to combine. Do not drain the syrup from the cans of macapuno. You should add the entire contents of the cans, syrup, coconut strings, and all. Add the rice flour to the batter in 1/2 cup (125 ml) amounts, beating well after each addition to combine. Do not add the mochiko flour all at once. If you do, the batter will become very clumpy, and you might not be able to smooth it out again even after prolonged beating. Pour in the brown sugar and finely chopped almonds, then beat into an even consistency. When done, add the vanilla extract, and beat quickly to mix it into the rest of the batter. Quickly inspect it to make sure that there are no air bubbles or lumps. If you notice any air bubbles, remove them by gently tapping the bottom of the pan against the counter. Bake the cake for roughly 45 minutes, or until it turns a light brown. Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the cake in an even pattern, then continue to bake it for another 2 to 15 minutes, or until it turns golden brown. The center of the cake should be set when it is ready to come out of the oven. Check the center by inserting a toothpick directly into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Remove the cake from the oven. Lift the parchment paper off the baking sheet, lifting the cake with it, and allow the cake...

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Combine the milks. Add the eggs. Add the macapuno strings. Gradually add the sweet rice flour. Add the remaining ingredients. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet. Cook until done. Cool and serve the cake.


Prepare a 13-inch by 9-inch (33-cm by 23-cm) baking pan by greasing it with butter, shortening, or nonstick cooking spray. Note that this version of the recipe does not require the use of banana leaves. Combine the two ingredients in a large bowl and beat them together with an electric mixer on low speed for roughly 30 seconds, or until thoroughly creamed together. Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure that all the cream cheese and sugar have been blended in. Add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture, stirring well enough to blend the egg in after each addition. Add the baking powder, sweet rice flour, melted butter, vanilla, cream of coconut, milk, and crushed pineapple to the batter. Add them one at a time, stirring after each addition. When done, continue stirring until the batter is smooth. When adding the flour, you should mix it into the batter 1/2 cup (125 ml) at a time and stir after each addition. Doing so minimizes the risk of lumps forming in your batter. Once the batter is in the pan, sprinkle the top evenly with the brown sugar and an additional 2 Tbsp (30 ml) granulated sugar. Check the batter for lumps or air bubbles. Break up any lumps with a fork or spatula. Remove any air bubbles by gently tapping the bottom of the pan against the counter. The cake is done when the edges turn slightly crispy and the center is baked through. Check the center by inserting a toothpick into the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Let the cake cool to room temperature in its pan. After the cake cools to room temperature, cut it into 12 to 24 even squares and remove those squares from the pan. Serve while still somewhat warm, or place the squares in an airtight container and serve later. If you plan on eating the cake in the next 1 to 2 days, you can store it at room temperature. To preserve the freshness of the cake for 1 to 2 weeks, place it in the refrigerator.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Cream together the cream cheese and 2 cups (500 ml) sugar. Stir the eggs in. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour. Serve warm.