This is the informal, singular way to say "take care" in French. As such, it is only useful for talking to one person who you are familiar with. Warning: this is very rarely used and you will sound clumsy, awkward. To avoid this, add "de toi" at the end of the sentence (pronounced "deh touah") Pronounced "pron swan." It sounds bit like a stereotypical French accent saying the English name "Bronson." Try to barely pronounce the final "n" sound in soin. "Prenez" is the vous form of "prendre," which means "to take." The vous form is for second-person plural ("you all") and for the formal tense (anyone you would call "sir, "ma'am," "Mr," or "Mrs"). You can use "prenez soin" just like you would use the English expression "take care:" It is more common to add "de vous" at the end of the sentence: "prenez soin" sound really weird. Pronounced "pren-eh swan (deh vou)" To be extra native sounding, you want a gravelly, guttural sound with the "n' in prenez, like a stereotypical French accent. This is a simple and easy way to spice up your dialogue. Simply go from "prenez soin de vous" meaning "take care," to "prenez bien soin de vous" meaning "take good care." The change is subtle, but you can use it to mix up your phrases. "Bien" is pronounced bee-en " The de allows you to add a person, place, or thing, changing the expression to "take care of ________." For example, "prends soin de ma mère" means "take care of my mom." You'll need to conjugate prendre to make the phrase work, changing the verb depending on who you're talking to. Though it is irregular, it is an easy conjugation:   Je Prends  Tu Prends  Il/elle/on Prend  Nous Prenons  Vous Prenez  Ils/Elles Prennent " Just like in English, this is the longer version of the full goodbye. You'll need to conjugate the verb "prendre," of course, to fit the subject of the person you're talking, as well as the subject.   Informal: "Prends bien soin de toi." Translates literally as "take good care of yourself."  Formal or Plural: "Prenez bien soin de vous." Translates...

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Use "prends soin" to tell a close friend or relation to take care. Use "prenez soin" to tell multiple people or a formal acquaintance to take care. Add "bien" before "soin" to add positive emphasis. Take care of someone or something with "prendre soin de. Use the full expression "take good care of yourself," by conjugating the phrase "prendre bien soin de______. Add "est-ce que" and a subject to ask if someone takes care.


This is the key reference for mixing colors so it may be useful to have a copy in front of you to visualize the colors as you mix them.

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This is the large logic board that all of your other components are plugged into. The majority of it will probably be obscured by your installed components. The average motherboard has a processor socket, PCI slots for graphics and expansion cards, RAM slots for memory, and SATA ports for hard drives and optical drives.  Click here for detailed instructions on installing or replacing a motherboard. You usually can't see the processor because it is covered by a heat sink and CPU fan. It is typically fairly centrally located on the motherboard, closer to the top than the bottom.   Click here for detailed instructions on installing a processor.  Click here for detailed instructions on applying thermal paste and installing a heatsink. Your computer's RAM sticks are long and short, and the slots can usually be found fairly close to the processor socket. The sockets may be partially or completely occupied by RAM sticks.  Click here for detailed instructions on installing new RAM. If your computer has a graphics card installed, it will be located in the PCI slot closest to the processor, called the PCI-E slot. The PCI slots are typically found on the bottom half of the motherboard, and line up with removable bay covers on the back of your case.   Click here for detailed instructions on installing a new graphics card.  Click here for detailed instructions on installing PCI expansion cards. Depending on your case, the power supply may be located at the top or bottom of the case, along the back side. It is a large box that routes power to all of the components in your computer. You can follow the power cables to see that all of your components are powered.  Click here for detailed instructions on installing a new power supply. Your hard drives are typically installed in bays attached to the front of the case. The hard drives are connected to the motherboard via SATA cables (older computers use IDE cables, which are wide and flat). They are also connected to the power supply with SATA power connectors (old drives use...

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Identify the motherboard. Identify the processor. Identify the RAM. Identify the graphics card. Identify the power supply. Find your hard drive(s). Identify your optical drive(s). Identify the fans.


This is the least exciting part of running your new pet sitting business, but it’s important to stay on top of scheduling and bookkeeping. As you grow your business, you will need to dedicate more time to this.  Consider setting up a home office dedicated to your business. Keep an organized filing system and all of your paperwork where you will be able to easily keep track of it. Create a detailed schedule to plan out all your pet sitting. Don’t forget to set aside time for the administrative stuff. You can use a paper planner, calendar software, or apps. Use whatever suits your personal style best and helps you stay most organized. Make sure you always show up for your scheduled pet sitting duties on time, and that you have a stand-in person available in the event that you cannot make it for some reason. Always check with clients before you make any changes to scheduled services. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow your pet sitting business. When clients trust you and are happy with your services, they are much more likely to recommend you to friends or family. Keep growing your business once you have a full schedule of pet sitting gigs. Find other animal lovers who can work at least part time and contract out pet sitting jobs to them. Make sure to hold thorough interviews with potential employees to verify that they have sufficient experience caring for animals and will be reliable employees. Anyone you hire is another face representing your business. It’s important that they can all perform the job duties and meet the high standards of service that got your business this far!

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Stay organized and keep up with all the administrative work. Be reliable and prepared with backup plans. Hire employees when your schedule is too full to take on more clients.


This is the list of apps on your Android. You can usually open it by tapping the icon with 6 to 9 dots at the bottom of the home screen. The name of this app varies by device. If you don’t see any of these options, your device may not have a file manager. See this wikiHow to learn how to install one. If you only see one folder, tap its name. If you have an SD card, you’ll see two separate folders—one for your SD card, another for internal storage. Depending on your settings, your Downloads folder may be in either of these two locations. You may have to scroll down to find it. This folder contains everything you’ve downloaded to your Android. If you don’t see a Download folder, you may have to poke around in different folders to find it.

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Open the app drawer. Tap Downloads, My Files, or File Manager. Select a folder. Tap Download.


This is the long, metal plunger in the back, usually underneath the release tab. This will allow you to load the tube of silicone sealant. Insert it at an angle, base first, and then push it up into the gun. The nozzle of the silicone tube should be sticking out of the opposite end from the release tab and pressure tab. To do this, squeeze the trigger slowly and gently until the mechanism touches the silicone tube. You will then be able to lock the silicone tube firmly in place. Before you apply silicone sealant, make sure that the surface is completely free of any dust, dirt, or particles. Any bits of matter can potentially cause a weaker seal. To prepare your surface:  Soak a sponge in soapy water and wipe down your surface. Rinse out your sponge and use it again to wipe down the area. Dry off the area with a towel. Be sure to remove all water completely, as any moisture can cause problems. Snip the tube at a 45 degree angle, and as close to the tip as possible. This will ensure that the hole is very small, making it easier for you to control the flow of sealant. You can use either scissors or a utility knife to cut the sealant tube. If the sealant is not flowing to your liking, snip a little bit more off of the tube. Gradually cut small bits off until the sealant is flowing at the desired pace. Squeeze the trigger as evenly and steadily as possible. Drag the tube nozzle slowly along the seam of your project. Spread the sealant evenly. Wet your finger, and have a container of water nearby. Use your finger to spread the sealant evenly. Keep getting your finger wet as you work. While most silicon sealants will feel dry to the touch within 30 minutes to an hour, this does not mean the seal is ready. Wait at least 24 hours for the seal to dry before using your project.

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Press down on the gun’s release tab and pull the pressure valve. Insert the tube of silicone into the gun. Adjust the trigger so that it is calibrated with the size of your tube. Prepare the surface you wish to seal. Cut a hole in the silicone tube. Test your silicone on a piece of scrap material. Apply the sealant to your surface. Allow the sealant to dry.


This is the most basic requirement under most Grand Lodge (the center of authority for Freemason groups) jurisdictions. There are a few jurisdictions that don't require members to believe in a deity, but this is a requirement for most Freemasons. You must believe in a single god or deity above all others. People from all religious backgrounds are welcome as long as this holds true. This may be the most important quality to have as a potential Freemason. The fraternity's motto is "better men make a better world," and honor, personal integrity, and responsibility are held in high esteem. You must be able to demonstrate that you are a man with good character in the following ways:  Have a good reputation such that those who know you would vouch for your character. Be a good family member, with the means to support your family. Many people seek to enter the fraternity because they heard about it in movies, books, and mainstream media. Freemasonry is often portrayed as a secret society that is trying to take over the world, with clues to this effect hidden all over Paris and DC. The truth is that Freemasonry is comprised of regular men striving to support each other in fellowship, friendship, and good citizenship. Becoming a member gives you access to the following:  Entrance to the monthly gatherings at Freemason lodges, where you commune with fellow Masons. Initiation into the teachings on the history of Freemasonry. Participation in the ancient rites of Freemasonry, such as the handshake, rituals of initiation, and free use of the Masonic square and compass symbol.

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Be a man at least 21 years of age. Believe in a supreme being. Have high morals. Have an educated understanding of Freemasonry.


This is the most basic search you can perform using the find command. The command below will search for the query in the current directory and any subdirectories.  find -iname "filename"   Using -iname instead of -name ignores the case of your query. The -name command is case-sensitive. If you want to search your whole system, you can add the / modifier to the query. This will tell find to search all directories starting from the root directory.   find / -iname "filename"    You can start the search in a specific directory by replacing the / with a directory path, such as /home/pat. You can use a . instead of / to force the search to only be performed on the current directory and subdirectories. * to search for anything that matches the part of the query. The wildcard * character can be useful for finding something if you don't know the full name, or if you want to find everything with a specific extension.   find /home/pat -iname "*.conf"    This will return all of the .conf files in Pat's user folder (and subdirectories). You can also use it to find everything that matches part of the file name. For example, if you have a lot of documents related to wikiHow, you could find them all by typing "*wiki*". If you're getting lots of search results, it can be difficult to sift through them. Use the | character and send the search results to the "less" filtering program. This can allow you to scroll through and filter the results much easier.   find /home/pat -iname "*.conf" | less You can use modifiers to only return specific types of results. You can search for regular files (f), directories (d), symbolic links (l), character devices (c), and block devices (b) by using the right modifier.   find / -type f -iname "filename" If you have lots of files with similar names, but know the size you are looking for, you can filter our results by size.   find / -size +50M -iname "filename"    This will return results that are 50 megabytes or larger. You can use + or - to search for greater or lesser sizes. Omitting the + or...

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Search for a file by its file name. Set the search to start in the root directory. Use the wildcard character . Make your search results easier to manage. Find specific types of results. Filter your search results by size. Use boolean operators to combine search filters. Search for files by owner or permissions. Combine commands to perform actions when files are found.


This is the most common default username for D-Link routers. Many D-Link routers don't have a password assigned. If a blank password doesn't work, try "admin." If a combination of "admin" and blank passwords doesn't work, visit www.routerpasswords.com and select "D-Link" from the menu. Find your router model in the list and enter the username and password displayed. If none of the default login usernames and passwords work, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for about thirty seconds. The router will then reboot, which may take a minute. Once reset, you'll be able to use the default information to log in.

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Type admin as the username. Leave the Password field blank. Try admin as the password. Look up your router model default login information. Press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router if you can't login.


This is the most common method for cooking skirt steak, and it produces meat that tastes just right every time. Here's how to do it:  Preheat your grill on high heat. Place your steak on the grill. Cook your steak for 3 minutes on the first side, then flip it to the other side and cook for 3 more minutes for a medium steak. If you like your steak more rare, grill for 2 minutes per side. If you like your steak well done, grill for 4 minutes on each side. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to seep back into the steak, making it more tender. If you don't have time to light up your grill, this is a convenient method that produces tasty steak:  Heat 2 teaspoons of cooking oil in a cast iron skillet or frying pan on the stove. Lay the skirt steak in the pan in one layer. Cook steak for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Brush with extra marinade or the oil from the pan as the steak is cooking. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. For a grilled taste without the trouble of lighting your grill, this is a great option:  Move your oven rack so that the steak will be about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the flame. Turn the oven to broil and let it preheat. Place the skirt steak on a lightly greased broiler pan or equivalent. Let the steak broil for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip it and broil it on the other side. Remove the steak from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Grill the skirt steak. Pan sear the skirt steak. Broil the skirt steak.


This is the most common symptom of all types of anemia. To figure out whether your fatigue may be related to anemia, rather than being the result of a few nights with too little sleep, think about the following questions. If your answer is yes, you might have anemia.  Do you feel tired when you wake up in the morning, and throughout the rest of the day? Do you have trouble concentrating and doing well at work or school, because you are so tired? Do you lack the energy to accomplish basic tasks and chores, or does doing these activities seem to wipe you out? Fatigue can be related to a lot of different conditions, but when it comes along with weakness and dizziness, anemia is certainly something to consider. If you often have to take a seat because you feel too weak or dizzy to stand, you should get tested for anemia. Left untreated, anemia can lead to life-threatening conditions. It's important to make an appointment with your doctor if you experience any of these less common symptoms:  Numbness or coldness in your feet Pale skin Rapid or irregular heartbeat Shortness of breath Chest pain Very cold extremities regardless of temperature

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Examine your level of fatigue. Determine whether you feel weak or dizzy. See a doctor immediately if you have severe symptoms.


This is the most common type of laryngitis. It is sudden in onset and reaches its peak severity within one to two days. The condition usually starts to subside after a few days, and you will feel much better at the end of the week. Most people experience acute laryngitis at some point in their lives. Usually laryngitis is preceded by a respiratory infection such as the common cold, flu, or sinusitis. Acute laryngitis can continue for many days after the other symptoms of the infection subside. You may infect other people by spreading droplets with coughing or sneezing. Practice proper hygiene to avoid infecting others. While rarer than viral causes, certain bacterial infections may also cause laryngitis. These include bacterial pneumonia, bronchitis, or diphtheria. In this case, you might require antibiotics in order to shake your laryngitis. Another cause of acute laryngitis is the sudden overuse of your vocal cords. Shouting, singing, or speaking at length may cause fatigue and swelling of the vocal cords. Those who use their voices often for work or in their hobbies might be at risk of developing chronic laryngitis from voice overuse. However, sometimes voice overuse can lead to temporary laryngitis as well. Some common causes of acute laryngitis from voice overuse include:  Yelling to be heard at a bar Cheering at a sporting event Singing loudly without proper training Talking or singing loudly in a location filled with smoke or other irritants

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Know what acute laryngitis is. Recognize that a viral infection is the most common cause. Be aware that bacterial infections may cause acute laryngitis. Consider whether you have recently overused your voice.


This is the most common, and seemingly the easiest, method for quitting smoking because it requires no outside aid. You simply stop smoking and commit yourself to being smoke-free. While those who quit abruptly are more successful than those who quit gradually, quitting without the use of nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) is rarely successful — only three to five percent of people who quit cold turkey stick with it. If you choose to go without NRT, the success of going cold turkey will depend entirely on your willpower.   Those who are able to quit cold turkey may have a genetic advantage — 20 percent of people may have a genetic mutation that reduces the pleasurable effects of nicotine.  To increase your chances of success when quitting cold turkey, try to take up new activities to replace smoking (particularly something that will occupy your hands or mouth, like knitting or chewing sugarless gum); avoid situations and people that you associate with smoking; call a friend or a quitting hotline (such as 1-800-QUIT-NOW); set goals and reward yourself.  Consider having a backup strategy in case you are unable to go cold turkey. This is the easiest strategy to implement, but the most difficult to carry out successfully. NRT is one of the most successful tools for treating smoking addiction, with a 20% success rate. By chewing gums, eating lozenges, or wearing patches, you get the nicotine their bodies crave while gradually lowering the dosage, eventually weaning them off nicotine. In the process, you will move away from addictive behavior and towards healthy activities.  You will be more likely to quit if you stop smoking at once and then begin using NRTs as opposed to gradually smoking fewer cigarettes and using NRTs. In one study, 22% of abrupt smokers remained abstinent after six months and only 15.5% of smokers who gradually cut back over two weeks remained abstinent after six months.   Nicotine gum, patches, lozenges are often available over-the-counter and can be found at your local drug store. This...

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Go cold turkey. Try nicotine replacement therapy. Get medicine to help you quit. Go to counseling or therapy. Explore alternative practices. Use a combination of strategies.


This is the most costly, but also the most proficient way to learn music. A good instructor will not only have a proven track record of helping beginners learn music but also be able to teach you the basics correctly. Using an instructor helps you avoid bad habits that can take a long time to unlearn.  Review sight reading, fingering, and playing with an instructor. Ask the instructor to review where the notes are located on the staff and the piano. Because your goal is to teach yourself how to play, then you probably won't be visiting an instructor frequently. Go to an instructor once a month just to do a check-up on your progress or to ask questions about anything that is puzzling you. For instance, you might have questions about if you're playing a song in the correct tempo. Once again, you will need to practice a great deal in order to learn how to play. Many people that visit piano teachers practice several times a week. So, practice 2 to 3 times a week or every day if you like. Plan on practicing playing for at least 30 minutes 2 times a week, but you also will need to take time out to review your notes and sight reading abilities. You don't need a keyboard or a piano to practice reviewing your notes..

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Look for an instructor. Decide how often to see an instructor. Practice.


This is the most effective treatment for a black eye, and you should begin immediately. The cold will reduce swelling and pain. The color from a black eye is a result of blood pooling under the skin, and the cold will constrict your blood vessels, which may lessen or slow the bleeding.  Use gentle pressure to press a bag of crushed ice, frozen vegetables, or an ice or old pack to your eye.  Make sure you wrap the ice in a clean, dry cloth. Applying the ice directly to your skin could cause a cold burn.  Apply the ice pack to your eye for 20 minutes each hour until you go to bed. So, you will alternate 20 minutes on, 40 minutes off, for at least the first day.  Don't put a steak or raw meat on your eye. If there is bacteria on the meat it could easily infect an open wound or pass to the mucous membrane on your eye. Don't try to force your eye to open while it's still swollen. Don't poke or prod the injury or press the cold pack against your eye with too much force.  If you wear glasses, you may have to go without until the swelling goes down. Your glasses may put pressure on the area around your nose and eye. Don't participate in any athletic activities that could result in further injury. Wait for the swelling to go down until you get back on the field. Acetaminophen can be particularly effective in reducing pain. Aspirin will help reduce your pain as well, but it also thins blood and affects your blood's ability to clot. A black eye is usually a simple bruise resulting from a blow to the head, nose, or eye, or  surgical procedures on the face. In some cases, however, a black eye can be part of a larger problem. If you notice any of the following symptoms, call your doctor or go to an emergency room for immediate treatment:  Blood in the white or iris. You should see an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) as soon as possible. Double vision or blurred vision. Severe pain. Bruising around both eyes. Bleeding from the nose or eye. You are unable to move your eye. Your eye begins leaking fluid or your eyeball...

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Apply ice or a cold press as soon as possible. Avoid unnecessary strain or pressure on your eye. Take an over the counter pain killer. Notice signs of more serious injury.


This is the most important factor in choosing a husband. Your choice must be well-educated. Make sure you know his personality, temperament, and goals before considering marriage.  If your partner is guarded, wait until he opens up to you. This may take some time but is a crucial aspect of a healthy, lasting relationship. Some people marry men who they see as having the potential to be the perfect husband. This is often a mistake. While personal growth is always hoped for, it is never guaranteed. Marry the man you love now rather than one you think you can create. Your friends will be your most important sounding board when things start to get serious. Ask them for their opinions on your potential husband. If you consider them to be good judges of character, ask them if they have any reservations about him and take their words seriously. Don't worry if they have only minor or superficial issues with him, such as his appearance or career. If you have a close relationship with your family and they don't get along with your partner, this could be a bad sign. While it's normal for there to be some friction between a spouse and the "in-laws," if your family has serious reservations, find out what they are. Address any significant problems before tying the knot. Likewise, if he maintains contact with his own family but still doesn't want you to meet them well into your relationship, this could be major issue. Talk to him about it directly before taking things to the next level. Moving in together for a time before marriage can give you a better idea about what marriage to him will be like without making a much more significant commitment. However, make sure your relationship is healthy and well-established before moving in together. Cohabitation, just like marriage, can prevent couples who should split from doing so to avoid the hassle. Premarital cohabitation is considered immoral by many religions. If it goes against your faith, don't feel pressured into doing it. Ideally, the two of you should have been dating...

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Know him well. Talk to your friends. Meet each other's family. Live together first. Make sure not to rush into marriage.


This is the most important financial assistance program for the elderly, and one they have been paying into for most of their lives.  Social assistance can supplement their income or serve as an elderly person's entire income in the absence of retirement savings. Elderly people may apply for Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70.  The longer an elderly person waits to apply, the larger their monthly benefit will be. . This federal program is funded by general tax revenues and not Social Security taxes. Elders are eligible if the amount of social security they receive is too low to live on, and they have little or no other sources of income available. The program also considers factors such as disability and medical history.  The Supplemental Security Income program is designed to help cover the cost of food, clothing, and shelter. For more information and to determine eligibility, visit https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/ Federal programs often mandate that states and local communities help elders and senior citizens access funding and other resources. Look for the local Area Agency on Aging in your city, town, or county. These agencies can connect elders with counselors trained to determine their needs and match them to available programs.For a comprehensive list of Area Agencies on Aging, visit www.agingcare.com/local/Area-Agency-on-Aging.. Some of the cost-saving services these agencies provide include:  Respite care Chore services Yardwork and snow removal Meals on wheels Home repairs and accessibility modifications Legal services Transportation An elderly person who served in the armed services might be eligible for special compensation and assistance. Find out if a service-related disability or medical problem will increase benefits or provide a pension to an elderly veteran who needs government help. Visit www.benefits.va.gov.  The Department of Veteran’s Affairs may provide special pension benefits if an elderly person is bedridden, in a nursing home, or unable to care for themselves. Additional benefits...

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Apply for Social Security. Apply for the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI) Access local assistance. Contact the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) if applicable.


This is the most important first step in fundraising.  To effectively raise money, you have to know what you're fundraising for in the first place.  Take the time to figure out your group's needs and budget the costs to meet them. Now that you have identified your needs, you need to articulate them.  Develop some language describing what you need, why you need it, how it will help the community you serve, and how much it will cost.  You may not need all of this written language for every fundraising effort, but you'll appreciate having it on hand when it's required. For legal, accounting and internal tracking purposes, you will need the capacity to record and track donations and donor information.   Your method can be a simple spreadsheet, or a complex, custom database, but you must have a usable tool. Fundraising is work, no doubt about it.  You will need capable, reliable people to manage records, staff events, stuff envelopes, solicit donations, write emails, update websites and more.  Your board should definitely be involved in fundraising.  You can also recruit volunteers from your constituency, from local service organizations, colleges and universities, or from online services like Volunteer Match.

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Define your needs. Develop the language. Develop a method to track donations and donor information. Get staff or volunteers to do the work.


This is the most important part of finding a good guy. You HAVE to respect yourself. You have to believe that you deserve a good guy (and you do, so that shouldn't be too hard). Stop beating yourself up. Stop allowing people to walk all over you. Stand up for yourself and do the things that make you happy. And stop apologizing for wanting things. This means dressing nicely as well. You should dress like you want to be respected and taken seriously. Don't wear anything too tight or revealing. Wear something that would be good for going out to a nice lunch or dinner with your parents. At work, dress like you intend to be the next manager. Bad guys are looking for those that doubt themselves. That think they aren't worth as much because they're "fat" or "ugly" or "poor". Don't ever let anyone think you see yourself as less. Be confident. Speak your mind. Don't apologize. Avoid seeming shy. It doesn't have to be real, of course: for most people it's just an act. Being too quick to jump into bed with a guy tends to tell them that you're desperate and they don't have to try as hard. Make them realize that you, like them, are worth putting in some effort for. Pretending to be what you think guys want is just going to attract guys that are looking for all the wrong things. If you just get out there and be yourself, you'll attract a guy that's looking for you.

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Respect yourself. Be confident. Take things slow. Be yourself.


This is the most important part of understanding gay and lesbian people. They are as complex and unique as anyone else, and they have dreams, goals, and passions that are much more central to their identities than the gender they are attracted to. If you feel you understand straight people, then you are well on your way to understanding gay and lesbian people as well. Some gay and lesbian people fit into all the popular stereotypes, some fit into none of them, and most fit into some, but not all. Some straight people “seem gay,” and some gay people “seem straight.” There is no sure-fire way to tell someone’s sexual orientation by looking at them, listening to the way they speak, or watching their mannerisms. The more you learn to let go of stereotypes, the easier it will be to begin seeing LGBT people as people. Just as you are not attracted to every single member of the opposite sex, gay people are not attracted to every single member of their own sex. You might not be their type. Do not assume a gay person is attracted to you just because they share your gender. They probably aren't. Studies have shown that people with homophobic beliefs report having less personal interaction with gay and lesbian people. Having LGBT+ people in your life will make it much easier to see them as regular people like you, and not as mysterious aberrations. If this is impossible, you might try reading books or watching television shows and movies with gay characters, or watching documentaries about LGBT+ issues. There are lots of organizations whose aim is to increase heterosexuals’ acceptance and understanding of LGBTQIA people. Look up your local PFLAG chapter, or spend some time on the websites of GLAAD or the Human Rights Campaign.

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Respect their humanity. Dismiss stereotypes. Rein in your ego. Interact with LGBTQIA people. Learn from other allies.


This is the most important step because the revolution dies without it. You must take action whether it is a nonviolent protest or a sit-in or a boycott.   Your leader must motivate the support and dutifully work day and night to improve your revolution. But at some point, you need to do something, not just write about it or talk about it. The power in place will defend itself, for that is the nature of power. Illegitimate "governments" are not happy about a rebellion from their people and will do anything to crush resistance. Remember, your goal is the heart of your operation, your consensus is the mind of the revolution, and the actions you and your support take are the hands of your revolution. Gain decision-making positions in key institutions. Some of those who have studied revolutions, like Saul Alinsky, have argued that revolutions are slow and require patience.   Penetrate institutions that have power in society. Some of those can be churches, unions, and political parties. Gain influence within the decision-making ranks. Once in power, use the new platform to create change within the system. Adapt and be flexible. Revolutionary movements must be adaptable to shifting political circumstances. Resilience can be important. You will need a foil to define your movement. Choose a target and then personalize it. Then polarize it.  Do not choose violence. In one research study, it was found that non-violent resistance campaigns are twice as likely to succeed.  Freeze the target by centering on the target, whether it’s an institution or a specific leader. Match your strong points against your enemy’s weak points. That’s according to Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Perhaps the opponent has a stronger military, but you are cooler.  Don’t ever cause harm to anyone else. However, you can create an eloquent case for change by focusing on the words and actions of a single target institution, group, or person. You can create a revolution that is modeled on some of the principles that worked before. History is replete with...

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Take Action. Work from within. Find a target. Study past revolutions. Try civil disobedience. Plan the protest.


This is the most important step for feeling pretty. You have to understand that your beauty comes from you, not from any outside source. But you have to practice feeling this way.  Write a list of all the good things about yourself. This includes things like helping someone carry their groceries, listening to a friend, or being the best at puns. Every morning, when you wake up, go to the bathroom mirror, smile at yourself and say aloud "I am awesome" and "I am happy." The more you say it the more you will convince your brain that it is true. Write a list of things you think are beautiful about yourself. Maybe you have big brown eyes, a cute nose, or full lips, or a great laugh. If you can't think of any, ask a trusted friend or family member. When you start having negative thoughts about yourself, remember your lists. . Negative thoughts cause our brain to believe the negativity. If we think we're ugly, our brain will be convinced of that. You have to convince your brain that those thoughts aren't true.  When you start to have a negative thought, label it as such. Example: "My nose is hideous." Say to yourself: "I'm having a thought that my nose is hideous." It makes it so that thought isn't you. Let the negative thoughts go. You are not your thoughts, but they can be extremely harmful to your self-esteem. Replace the negative thought with a positive thought. Even if you don't believe the positive thought, you can trick your brain into believing it. Everyone has good qualities, both inside and outside, but it's important to realize that people are more than their outer appearance. It's great to admire people (and yourself!) for their physical attractiveness, but it's even better to look at what's on the inside. There will always be someone prettier, more successful, with more romantic partners.  Don't judge yourself so harshly. You are your own worst enemy. Give yourself the freedom to have days where you don't feel attractive. Confidence is about trusting in yourself even on days where you don't feel like...

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Understand your own prettiness. Stop negativity in its tracks Build your self-confidence.


This is the most important step for proper stain removal. The faster you begin cleanup, the better your results will be. Stains left alone for a long time begin to "set," becoming harder to remove. If a stain has dried and set in a valuable or irreplaceable item, restoration is still possible! However, the methods are fairly complicated and possibly dangerous to the inexperienced. If the methods outlined here are not enough, consult a professional archivist. Is your item salvageable? Stain removal is typically reserved for relatively small areas of discoloration. You can clean a splash of tea, but nothing can be realistically done for a paperback soaked by a whole pot. Before you do anything, keep in mind the type of substance on the paper. The type of stain will determine your method of cleanup. This article explains how to take care of the three most common stains:   Water-based stains: This group is probably the most likely. It includes most types of beverages, including coffee, tea, and soda. These liquids act as a sort of dye, leaving pigment behind as a stain once dried.  Oil or grease stains: As their name suggests, these are stains caused by oils, such as those used in cooking. These stains are generally more difficult to remove than water based stains, as grease leaves behind oily clear spots in paper.  Blood stains: Whether from a paper cut or a nose bleed, blood can often find its way onto a book. While blood is technically water based, special consideration during cleanup must be made to prevent a permanent yellow stain.

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Act quickly. Assess the damage. Determine what kind of stain you have.


This is the most important step in keeping your hair as healthy as possible during your black-to-blonde transition. If your hair is brittle and dry, put off the second bleaching session for 3-4 weeks; if it seems to be responding well to conditioning treatments, wait 1-2 weeks.  If after the second bleaching session your hair still isn’t as light as you want, wait another 1-2 weeks and then do a third session. Or, you may want to visit a professional colorist at that stage to get some help before doing any more damage to your hair. Don’t do more than 3 bleaching sessions maximum. It will be extremely hard for your hair to come back from that much exposure to a harsh chemical. While you’re waiting between bleaching sessions, take some extra time to care for your hair. If you don’t want to buy a product at the store, applying coconut oil and letting it sit for 20-30 minutes can help rehydrate those bleached locks of hair. Similarly, limit how often you use heat styling tools during this time, as the excess heat will just damage your hair further. Once it’s time to apply the next round of bleach, use either the same or a lesser-volume developer than you did before. The higher-volume a developer is, the more damage it will do to your hair.  A 20-volume developer will lift your hair another 1-2 shades. With the right toner, it may be enough to get your hair to the bright blonde color you want. A 30-volume developer will lift your hair another 2-3 shades. This is a good choice if your hair isn’t horribly brittle and dry from the first round of bleach. Section your hair into 4 quadrants. Apply the bleach to the tips and mid-sections of your hair first, and then go back and apply it to the roots. Let the bleach sit for 30-40 minutes. Remember to wear your rubber gloves and an old T-shirt while using the bleach. After the time has passed, go ahead and get in the shower to rinse away all of the bleach. Use a deep conditioning shampoo and conditioner, and then let your hair air-dry. If you have to use a hairdryer, run...

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Wait 2-4 weeks before repeating the bleaching process. Use a deep conditioner or leave-in conditioner every other day for 2-4 weeks. Opt for a 20- to 30-volume developer for your second bleaching session. Repeat the same bleaching process as you did the first time. Rinse out the bleach, then wash and condition your hair. Apply toner to your hair to get a brighter blonde.


This is the most important step. Before you try to make things work, you have to decide whether it's worth it. No matter how much you love your significant other, you should know that forgiving a cheater may be one of the toughest, most emotionally taxing things you will ever have to do. But if you really want to see if you can make things work, then these are some potential reasons that you could forgive a cheater:  If it was a momentary indiscretion. Maybe you got in a big fight, maybe there was alcohol involved, or maybe he met someone who he thought was really, really special...for a moment. Though there are no great reasons for cheating, if it really, truly only happened once, then you may be able to move past it. If your significant other is truly sorry. This is a big one. Is your significant other extremely sorry, depressed, emotional, and doing everything he or she can to show you that he or she is devastated by his own behavior and will never do it again? If you feel like you're giving up if you don't work it out. If you know you have something special and that walking out will feel like calling it quits, then you should try to hang in there to see if you can make it work. If you have had a long, healthy, intimate, incredible relationship. Though your relationship may not feel so great after you found out your loved one has been unfaithful, if it has been otherwise strong throughout the course of the relationship, then it may be worth saving. Don't forgive a habitual cheater. If your significant other has done this before, it's time to bow out. Even if you have a home, kids, and a life together, it's just not worth it. What if this is the only time you found out about the cheating, but you've suspected he's cheated a few times before? Then you were probably right. Don't forgive a cheater at the beginning of a relationship. If you just started dating someone and he already cheated on you, then your relationship's foundation is way too rocky for you to make it through. Feel relieved that it happened...

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Decide whether you should forgive the cheater. Take time to cool off. Don't blame yourself. Take stock of your relationship. Make sure your significant other is committed to making things work.


This is the most important step. You'll have to decide what program is best for you — not what program is best for your twenty closest friends in college. You'll have to pick the program you want to do, and the city where you'll be studying. Here's how to decide:  If you're not majoring in a foreign language or interested in one particular foreign culture, do some research. Look through travel guides and search the Internet to see what city appeals to you. Once you've narrowed your list down to a few places, ask around to see if you know anyone who did the program you were thinking of, and ask how it was. If you are already majoring or minoring in a foreign language, it's likely that you'll want to study in a country where that language is spoken. You need to check to see how many credits toward your major or minor you will receive from each program. You can also decide if you want to do a program directly through your school or through another college. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. If you choose a program through your own college, it's likely that your credits will transfer more easily, that you'll be around some people you know and will feel more comfortable, and that you'll have to do a lot less paperwork to get the process approved. If you choose a program outside of your university, you may have more options to choose from and will be more adventurous because you'll be studying with a group of people you've never met, but you'll have to do more work to find and apply to the program. Then you might have to report the scores to the chosen program departments or schools as instructed in how to apply in their website. You'll have to ask about the student visa requirements and make sure to have a current passport. Each country is different, so figure this out well in advance. Different countries have different documents, with which you can apply for a visa, then apply for a student visa. You can start preparing for your study abroad trip months in advance. Not only will this make you more...

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Choose the right study abroad program. Once you choose your program, you have to take the required tests and get the scores before application deadline of the program. Once you are done with the tests and arranging documents for applying, fill out your application and submit. Once you get your admission decision, ask them for the official admission document like i20. Begin to immerse yourself in the local culture. Prepare for your destination city.


This is the most low-tech solution, but it will definitely kill an ant! However, even if you only see a single ant, you should always assume that there are many more in your home. Scout ants leave scent trails for other ants to follow, so even squashing every ant you see won’t stop an infestation. To do that, you need to either track down the nest and eradicate it with insecticide, or place poison bait stations in your home so the scout ants carry the poison back to their nest. Add a single squirt of liquid dish soap to a spray bottle of tap water, then shake up the mixture before using it. When you spray an ant with the mixture, the soapy water interferes with the ant’s respiratory system and suffocates it, usually within a minute or so. You can also use white vinegar in the same way.  Keep the spray bottle handy, since you'll almost certainly see more ants until you eradicate the nest. Shake up the bottle each time before using it. Bug sprays that kill on contact typically interfere with an ant’s respiratory system, meaning they kill in much the same way as soapy water or white vinegar.  They’ll probably kill even more quickly, but they also contain chemicals that you may be wary of spraying in your home. Especially if you have pets or kids at home, or if the ants are in your kitchen, you may want to use soapy water or your shoe to kill individual ants. If you notice several ants moving along a baseboard or near a crack, sprinkle some food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE) in that area. DE may kill any ant that walks over it, and will almost certainly kill any ant that eats it.  DE is made up of the crushed, fossilized exoskeletons of tiny aquatic organisms. Its jagged texture can cause fatal injuries to ants that walk over it, and will essentially tear apart the insides of an ant that eats it. DE is considered safe for use around humans and pets. However, don’t inhale the fine granules, as they can cause irritation to your breathing passages.

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Smash individual ants with your shoe or a paper towel. Spray ants with soapy water if you’d prefer not to squash them. Use a bug killer marketed for ants if you don’t mind using chemicals. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth to kill ants in high-traffic areas.


This is the most obvious, and most important way to get in shape for track season. Although you don’t want to overdo it, you do want to train enough so that your aerobic fitness will be tip top by the time the season starts. Mix up your running, doing different things each day of your training in order to keep it interesting. For example, do sprinting one day and a longer distance run the next day. Whether you are a long distance runner or a sprinter, you should do some long distance running to improve your endurance. Long distance runs are important for improving cardiovascular fitness, and are also important for teaching your body to run efficiently.  If you are a distance runner, this will be your main mode of training, but if you are a sprinter, you should still try to  do at least one day of distance running each week. For example, run five miles one day, and then run 3 miles the next. You will want to vary your distance so that you can focus on speed during the shorter distances, and then focus on endurance during the longer runs. Again, it is important to do sprint training regardless of whether you run for distance or for speed. Sprinting is important for teaching your muscles how to store and expend energy quickly and efficiently.  If you are a long distance runner, then you can probably limit your sprinting days to one or two days each week, but don’t skip it! Sprinting will help you increase your speed, even over long distances. One good example of a sprint workout is to sprint 400 meters as fast as you can, give yourself a one to two minute break, then sprint 300 meters, repeat your break, then sprint 200 meters, take another break (limit this one to a minute), and then sprint 100 meters. Repeat this circuit once more. This is a great way to improve your aerobic fitness, and it will also help to build the muscles in your legs. A really good place to do this running is at your local football stadium, as these usually have several rows of stairs.  Start with running (not sprinting) as quickly as you...

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Run. Run longer distances. Run sprints. Run stairs.


This is the most polite way to avoid the conversation about religion. If someone brings it up, follow up with something unrelated without being too obvious.Try to raise questions that lead the other person to talk about different things you appear interested in.  For example, imagine Cousin Marty says something like “Kids these days just aren't going to church. It's all that rock and roll they're listening to. Right?” You could follow up with “Speaking of kids, I've been meaning to ask: how’s your daughter doing at college?” If you know that you'll be talking to people who like to bring up religion, take charge and steer the conversation elsewhere. By being preemptive, you can stop the awkward conversation before it even begins.  Be prepared with a few neutral conversation starters, like "So what did you all think of the last Game of Thrones episode?" or "Anyone have travel plans for the summer?" Whenever you're around the person who likes to talk about religion, just lead with one of these neutral topics. Bringing someone new into the conversation can lead to a natural shift in topic. If someone won't drop the topic of religion, having a buffer also means you won't be stuck alone in an awkward situation.  You can make the shift suddenly, like “Hey, isn't that Pam over there? Let's catch up with her! Hey Pam! Over here!” Try to have a friend or ally be your buffer. They'll probably pick up on what's going on and try to help out. Sometimes not saying anything at all is the best way to get a point across. If someone brings up religion in an uncomfortable way, look at them and say nothing. It takes a little nerve, but hold the silence for a few seconds and then shift to a neutral topic. This should signal clearly that it's not an appropriate time to discuss religion.

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Redirect the topic subtly to be polite. Bridge to a safe topic before religion is brought up. Find someone to be a buffer. Respond with total silence.


This is the most severe form of heat stress and it can be deadly. Heatstroke occurs when your body is unable to cool itself and your temperature rises to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.4 degrees Celsius) or higher.   Symptoms include hot skin (often without sweating, because the person may be too dehydrated to sweat), hallucinations, chills, severe headache, confusion, dizziness, slurred speech. Call emergency responders immediately. Not only can heatstroke be fatal, but it can also cause permanent damage to the brain, heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.  Do not drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages (like soda).  Cool down while you wait for the ambulance to arrive by sitting or laying in the shade or in an air conditioned building. Wet your clothes or sit in front of a fan. When you arrive at the emergency room, the doctor may order tests to confirm heatstroke and start treatment to cool you down by using fans, ice packs or cooling blankets or by immersing you in cold water. These may include a blood test to monitor your electrolyte levels, a urine test to check for dehydration and kidney damage, muscle function tests, and imaging tests to verify that there has been not damage to your organs.  If necessary, you may be given intravenous fluids to rehydrate you. Heat exhaustion occurs when you lose too much water and salt, usually through sweating. During heat exhaustion, the body temperature has risen slightly. It must be treated immediately to avoid progressing to heatstroke.  Symptoms include extreme sweating, weakness, tiredness, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, clammy skin, pale or flushed skin,  muscle cramps, quick, shallow breathing. Rehydrate by drinking water or a beverage with electrolytes like a sports drink or fruit juice. Lower your body temperature by sitting or lying quietly in the shade or an air conditioned building,taking a cool shower, or fanning your skin. Seek medical care if you worsen or don't improve within 1 hour or if your temperature reaches 104°F/40°C or higher. Heat syncope...

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Be alert for heatstroke. Identify heat exhaustion. Recognize heat syncope. Be aware of heat cramps. Recognize heat rash.


This is the most useful combo for the Sword Taker, especially in PvP. Players tend to spam this because of its quick movement as your character launches toward the enemy, but in a very small range. Compared to your first combo while being a Taker, this gives more hits and higher damage. To execute this combo, press arrow key toward your enemy twice and then press Z three times to slash. (L, L or R, R.  Z, Z, Z). This combo is mostly used against the Elsword class. Because of the Elsword's speed, PvP players tend to jump to avoid ground melee attacks. This uppercut will hit them by surprise.  The first part of the combo will bring your Sword Taker to hack and slash on the ground, forcing enemy characters to jump in order to avoid; however, at the last part of the combo, the Sword Taker will jump and hit your enemy down. They will be vulnerable to attacks at this point, so you can add more combo attacks. To execute this combo, press Z three times to attack, followed by arrow Up pressed together with Z. (Z, Z, Z. Up + Z). This last combo gives 200% more physical damage during your first two attacks. This is where the real speed shows in combat. You need to press X twice followed by a Z. These first three will make multiple fast hits; right after that, you can smash the Z key to spam more combos until the finishing blow ends (X, X. Z. Z spam).  Keep in mind that during the “Z” spam, you should not use any skills or the combo will be completely canceled. The damage of this combo will reach more than 200% physical damage if done correctly. The Sword Taker has higher speed compared to Elsword, but lower attack damage; this combo will certainly compensate for that.

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Practice the Dash Launch. Use the Slash Uppercut. Execute the Finishing Combo.


This is the most widely-available polymer clay and the most popular among clay artists.  Fimo comes in 58g (2 ounces) and 350g (12.5 ounces) packages.  It is the stiffest of the clays and the most difficult to condition.  Fimo's firmness lets it hold very fine detail, and smearing is rare.  This is important to consider if you plan on painting your rose after crafting it. When fired, Fimo is very strong.  It has a slightly glossy surface.  It also buffs well and develops a high shine. This brand of clay also comes in a beautiful selection of colors, including two transparent clays, six "stone" textured clays, a glow-in-the-dark clay, and metallic colored clay ("perglantz").  There is also a soft formulation of Fimo that comes in a different selection of colors. This is another strong type of clay - ideal for making a rose - but is slowly becoming hard to acquire because it is being phased out by Premo Sculpey clay. Promat is firmer than texture than Premo (its common substitute).  It is harder to condition but less prone to smearing and stronger when fired.  It is also flexible in thin sheets, which is optimal for when you craft the rose petals. Cernit is the strongest of the polymer clays.  Cernit has a porcelain, waxy finish when fired and is often used for doll-making because of its high quality when fired. Though Cernit is the strongest of the clays, it is not as difficult to condition as Fimo.  If you have delicate hands, choose Cernit over Fimo to go easy on your hands while still ensuring sturdiness.

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Select Fimo Eberhard Faber clay. Choose Promat Polyform Products Co. clay. Opt for Cernit T&F GmbH clay.


This is the number one thing you can do to fight bad breath. Using a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, brush in the morning and evening every day. Set a timer for two minutes or listen to a short song to keep time, since most people do not brush for long enough. If you are really worried about bad breath, brush after every meal.  Don't "scrub" your teeth hard -- hold the brush like a pencil and brush in light circles  Hold the brush at a 45 degree angle, just along the edge of the gum line. Be sure to brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth as well. Replace your brush every 2-3 months. Flossing is still the most effective way to remove food and plaque from between your teeth, where it can irritate your gums and lead to bad-smelling bacteria growth. Be sure to get each tooth from each side.  The floss should form a "C" shape around the tooth. Only floss at the gum line. If your gums start bleeding, rinse your mouth and resume gentle flossing. Use antibacterial mouthwash a few times a week after brushing and flossing. Never use mouthwash with alcohol since it dries out your mouth and worsens your breath in the long-term. Mouthwash generally masks bad breath instead of curing it, so make sure you are still brushing and flossing frequently. Dehydration is a major cause of bad breath, but it is easily remedied. Make sure you drink 4-5 glasses of water a day to keep your mouth healthy and clean. Gum promotes saliva creation in your mouth, which helps keep your mouth moist and the bacteria in balance. However, gum with sugar in it will make your breath worse, as sugar feeds the bacteria in your mouth and creates worse breath. Having a piece of sugar free gum right after a meal can help keep your mouth healthy. Leafy green herbs like parsley contain chlorophyll, which is known to naturally deodorize your mouth. Chew up several sprigs for a quick breath freshener. Fresh basil, cardamom, rosemary, and green tea also have similar deodorizing properties Zinc, found in some mouthwashes, helps fight halitosis and...

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Brush your teeth for 2 minutes twice a day. Floss once a day. Use antibacterial mouthwash to clean your whole mouth. Stay hydrated. Chew sugar-free gum. Chew on fresh parsley to temporarily remove bad breath. Add more zinc to your diet. Visit your dentist and oral hygienist every 6 to 8 months.


This is the only FDA-approved home blood kit for testing for HIV/AIDS. The kit includes a lancet, bandage, alcohol pad, and blood collection card. Always read the instructions that come with the home test before starting. Follow the instructions on the phone to register your test. They will ask for the access code number on this card. Tear off and save this part of the card so that you can access your results later on. On the rest of the card, write down the date and your access number on the spaces. A hotline may be detrimental if you’re mentally unstable. Visit a clinic instead. Use warm water to kill germs and increase blood circulation. Once your hands are dry, massage them from the wrist up to the fingers on the hand you will prick. Then choose 1 finger and wipe it down with the alcohol pad. Place the lancet on a flat surface and press down with your finger until it clicks. Wait until a drop of blood forms and gently place the drop against the circle on the card. Do not wipe or push your finger against the card. Set more drops side by side until the circle is filled.  If a blood drop doesn't form, hold your hand downwards. Massage your hand from your wrist down to your finger until blood appears. Put the bandage on your finger after you have pricked yourself. Make sure that you place the drops side by side, not one on top of another. They will ask for the access code printed on the card before they give you your results. The lab will perform both rounds of tests necessary to diagnose HIV/AIDS. This means that if your first test came back positive, they will automatically do the second test for you as well. If the test came back positive, visit a doctor as soon as possible.

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Buy the Home Access HIV-1 Test System at a pharmacy or online. Call the number on the blood collection card. Wash your hands. Prick your finger. Call the number on the tear-off card after 7 business days.


This is the only available choice in the Beta version of the game. Arcade mode lets you challenge the playable characters in a series of fights, and Practice mode lets you battle a character to practice your moves. You can also click the question mark icon to select a random character. Click the arrows at the bottom of the screen to select Easy, Normal, Hard, or Insane.  Then click Novie under "Choose Your Destiny" (This is the only option available in the Beta version of the game).

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Pick Single Player. Select a mode. Pick a character to play   You can pick Noob Siabot, Kitana, Sub Zero, Nightwolf, or Kabal. Select a difficulty.


This is the only time you should be cleaning the gravel. Once your gravel is in the tank, you should only vacuum it. Gravel hosts a lot of good, helpful bacteria that are beneficial for your aquarium. Rinsing your gravel will get rid of that bacteria. Store-bought gravel must be cleaned. It often contains dust and dirt that can be harmful to your fish. If you picked your gravel up from elsewhere, you will want to clean it as well. The smaller your gravel is, the tighter the weave you will need. Make sure that you are not using this colander or strainer for any other purpose. Also, make sure that the colander/strainer never came into contact with soap or other detergents. If you are cleaning sand, consider using a piece of cotton instead. If you have a lot of gravel to clean, you may need to work in smaller batches. The gravel should enough room in the colander/strainer to move around without spilling over the edges. Use a warm or hot water setting. This will help kill any bacteria. Do 'not add any soap, detergent, or bleach. Doing so can kill your fish. Shake and jiggle the colander/strainer. Stick your hand into the gravel, and sift it about. Keep doing this until the water runs clear. Turn off the water and give the colander/strainer a final shake to get rid of any excess water. Spread the gravel along the bottom of your tank. If you still have more gravel to add, repeat the whole cleaning process for each batch.

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Only clean gravel before putting it into your tank for the first time. Open up the bag that your gravel came in. Get a colander or mesh strainer. Fill the colander or strainer with gravel. Place the colander/strainer into a sink and turn on the water. Move the gravel about until the water runs clear. Transfer the gravel to your aquarium.


This is the page from which you'll install Block Site. Block Site allows you to block individual pages or entire websites. It also allows you to set a password so that other computer users can't change your block list. It's a blue button in the upper-right side of the page. This option will appear at the top of the page. Clicking it prompts Block Site to install. It's a shield-shaped option in the upper-right side of the Chrome page. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll find this in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the Block Site page. You can also click the gear-shaped icon in the top-right corner of the drop-down menu if you want to open the Block Site page. Click the "Enter a web address" text box near the top of the page, then type in the address of the website that you want to block. If you want to block a specific page on a website, go to that page, then copy the address by clicking the address bar at the top of the window and then pressing Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac). It's to the right of the website text field. Your website will immediately be added to Block Site's list of blocked websites. You can remove your site from Block Site's blacklist at any time by clicking the red circle icon to the right of the website's URL in the list of blocked sites. This tab is on the left side of the Block Site page. Doing so will create a password text box at the bottom of the page. You can also check the "Enable password access to blocked pages" box if you want your password to allow you to open blocked sites. Type your preferred password (at least 5 characters) into the text box at the bottom of the page. It's to the right of the password text field. This will create your password and apply it to Block Site.  When accessing Block Site in the future, you'll need to enter your password before you can add or remove sites. If you forget your password to Block Site, you can right-click the Block Site icon and click Remove from Chrome. One way that people can use to get around Block Site's restrictions is by...

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Open the Block Site page. Click ADD TO CHROME. Click Add extension when prompted. Click the Block Site icon. Click Edit block sites list. Enter a website's address. Click ＋. Click Password Protection. Check the "Require a password to access Block Site menu" box. Scroll down and enter a password. Click Set Password. Allow Block Site in Incognito mode.


This is the person who will roll or throw the dice for himself/herself and the other players to make bets on the outcome of the roll. All players, including the shooter, are playing against the house when they make bets. The stickman (the person who retrieves the dice using a long, curved stick) offers the shooter a selection of (usually) five dice from which two are chosen. In street craps, usually only the two dice necessary are provided. Dice used for casino craps typically feature sharp edges and carefully marked so that each face weighs the same as each of the other faces. The shooter is required to bet on the outcome of the first roll before rolling the dice, while other players are allowed to bet as they see fit from the available betting options, provided they make their initial bets when a betting round starts. Initial bets include the following:  Pass: An even money bet that a “right” or winning number will be rolled before a “wrong” or losing number. A pass bet is placed on the Pass Line when playing at a marked craps table. This is one of the options for the shooter’s required bet. Don’t Pass: An even money bet that a “wrong” or losing number will be rolled before a “right” number. (This is sometimes called “playing the dark side” and considered by some to be in bad taste.) A don’t pass bet is placed on the Don’t Pass line when playing at a marked craps table. This is the other option for the shooter’s required bet. Some casinos also require the other players to make a pass or don’t pass bet before the first roll. Odds (or Free Odds): This is a bet that can supplement a pass, don’t pass, or come bet. It is paid at the actual odds of rolling a given roll instead of whatever odds the house normally offers for one of the other bets. This bet is usually placed adjacent to or overlapping the bet it is supplementing instead of directly on top of it. Laying odds on a pass bet usually involves making a smaller bet to win big, while laying odds on a don’t pass bet usually involves making a larger bet to...

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Designate a shooter. Hand the shooter the dice. Place the initial bets. Roll the dice. Place bets for the attempt to make the point. Roll to attempt to make the point.


This is the point in the throw where the pitcher releases the ball and is usually when his arm is highest. For softball, the ball is usually released just past the pitcher's thigh. Start your swing shortly after the ball is released. This is the best way to time your swing. If you know when the ball is released, you know when to start your swing. Other than grip, which is often impossible to tell, the way a pitcher follows through often determines a pitch's movement. This applies for softball pitchers too, except their wrists snap up, not down.  If the pitcher snaps his wrist down then they are throwing a fast-ball or change up, which only moves vertically. These pitches are usually faster, so swing earlier. If the pitcher torques their wrist to the side they are likely throwing a change-up or slider, forcing the pitch to move side to side. These pitches are usually slower, so hold your swing a half second. If the pitcher does not move their wrists, they are throwing an unpredictable knuckleball pitch. These are frequently slow and difficult to predict When a ball is thrown closer to your body you can get all of your power behind the ball. As you swing, your body will turn and catch the ball on the inside, “pulling” it and making contact with the “sweet spot” of the bat. According to statisticians, the optimal height to hit a home run is between 2 and 3 feet off of the ground, usually in between your knees and waist. While everyone has their preferences, lower pitches are easier to get under and drive up and out of the park.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Find the pitcher's release point. Watch a pitcher's wrist to determine how the ball is thrown. Look for pitches on the inside and middle of the plate. Know that lower pitches are easier to hit out of the park.


This is the primary site used to make face-to-face trades with a local seller. You can arrange a meet up and negotiate prices for the Bitcoins. The site also has an added layer of protection for both parties. If you are not comfortable with one on one trades, use Meetup.com to look for a Bitcoin meetup group. You can all then decide to buy bitcoins as a group and learn from other members who have used sellers to buy Bitcoins before. Depending on the seller, you may pay a premium of around 5-10% over the exchange price for a face-to-face trade. You can check the current Bitcoin exchange rates online via http://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/ before agreeing to the seller’s rate.  You should also ask the seller if they prefer to be paid in cash or via an online payment service. Some seller may allow you to use a PayPal account to pay, though most seller prefer non-reversible cash as payment. A reputable trader will always negotiate the price with you before you meet up. Many will not wait too long to meet up once the price is finalized, in case Bitcoin’s value takes a dramatic shift. Avoid meeting in private homes. You should take all the precautions, especially if you are carrying cash on you to pay the seller for the coins. When you meet the seller face-to-face, you will need to access your Bitcoin wallet via your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You will also need Internet access to confirm the transaction has gone through. Always check that the Bitcoin has been transferred into your account before you pay the seller.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Search for sellers on LocalBitcoins. Use Meetup.com to find sellers. Negotiate the price before the meet up. Meet the seller in a busy public place. Have access to your Bitcoin wallet.


This is the primary text that you must study. This text is a dialogue between Arjuna and Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna explains the duties of being a warrior and answers questions about various topics such as:  The soul One’s relationship with God Bhakti Yoga Karma Yoga Gyaan Yoga Hatha-yoga The Vedas were written by Lord Vyasadeva and cover a wide range of topics such as medicine, yoga and meditation techniques, science, government, etc.  Four main books (Rig Veda, Sama Veda , Yajur Veda, Atharva Veda) make up this text.  The Vedas provide you with knowledge that has been passed down from masters to disciples.  The Vedas are filled with hymns of praise to the gods and instructions and details for making sacrifices and the purposes of the sacrifices.  In addition to Vedas, there are Upavedas (sciences that are not directly related to Vedic study) such as holistic medicine and music that you can read. The four principles should not be seen as restrictions but as a path of freedom and development. These principles guide how you interact with other people and the world. The principles are cleanliness, mercy, austerity, and truthfulness.  Keep your mind, body, and soul clean through daily hygiene practices, reading the scriptures, and chanting. Be merciful and kind to all living things. Only take what you need and never take things using violence. Never lie or gamble. Bhakti yoga means the path of dedication and love. The Bhagavad Gita describes physical exercise of yoga and the spiritual nature of yoga. Bhakti Yoga moves beyond the physical and is focused on living a life of dedication and service to Lord Krishna. Bhakti Yoga is developed through:  Chanting Studying sacred texts Spending time with other Hare Krishna devotees Upholding the four principles Eating a vegan or vegetarian diet

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Study the Bhagavad Gita. Read the Vedas. Understand the four principles. Practice Bhakti Yoga.


This is the proper width for your feet when doing this dance move. It will help you engage your core muscles. You'll also want your knees to be slightly bent. You want to let your abs do the work when you shake your hips, not your legs or back. It should go forward and to the right. Swing your hips to the right with your foot.  Make a big swooping motion with your hips to the front then to the right. Finish the move by completing a circle with your hips to the back then to the front. Keep your abdominal muscles tight and engaged as you do this. Women will want to make this move very large and more dramatic, following the natural way their hips curve. You only want your hips to move, not your entire upper body. At the most, you might want to complement the move of your hips by sliding your upper torso slightly to the left. If you aren't doing it correctly, your hip movements might be too small or your upper torso might be moving with you. Now, you'll repeat the motions on the opposite side. Swing your hips to the left with your foot.   Make a large swooping motion with your hips to the front then to the left. Make sure your upper torso and chest are still when you shake your hips. You only want your hips to swing out, not the rest of your upper body. If your upper torso is moving along with you, you aren't doing the move correctly. Complete the move by swinging your hips to the back, then to the front. Remember to use your abs rather than your legs or back muscles to help you do this dance move. Make your motions big. These will feel exaggerated at first, but will look good during dancing. You can now combine the moves from the right and left. Remember to keep your knees slightly bent and your movements loose and flowing.  Swing your hips out to the front, then to the right, along with your right foot. Rotate them towards the back and to the left. Then repeat the same thing on the other side. At the sides, pop your hips out for a bit more exaggeration. Keep your motions big and energetic. Think about how...

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Stand with your feet just a bit more than a shoulder width apart, in front of a mirror. Step your right foot out a little bit. Keep your torso mostly still as you do this. Step your left foot out slightly. Return your feet to their original position, about shoulder width apart.


This is the quickest and best method, assuming that the chip is very small. If the chip is small, a dentist can simply smooth the rough area and perform other small necessary adjustments. Tooth recontouring can be completed in just one appointment. For small to moderate chips, a simple dental filling can fix the problem. This is more painful than having the tooth recontoured, but it can be done for medium-sized chips and can usually be completed in just one appointment. This is often an ideal fix due to the durability and cosmetic versatility of this method. This will happen under local anesthesia, which will numb the nerve of your tooth and not cause you any pain. Crowns or other kinds of restorations may be necessary in extreme situations. If the fracture involves half of the tooth or more, you may need a dental crown, which carries the added benefit of protecting the remaining tooth. This treatment involves multiple dental visits. If the tooth is extensively damaged and the root has suffered a large infection or fracture, or if the root can't be restored in order to place a crown or bridge, a dentist can simply remove it. This solution works well in the short term, but may require the patient to wear a prosthesis later on. Talk with your dentist about the best solution for your situation.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Consider getting your tooth recontoured. Schedule an appointment for a dental filling. Look into getting a dental crown for large chips. Get the tooth removed.


This is the quickest of all methods, but it does require you to purchase a specialized product. These are sold as antiquing solutions or brass agers. The specific brand will determine the appearance of the antiqued piece, but the process should be similar regardless.  Always follow the instructions for Preparing Your Brass before beginning any antiquing method. This is not a good method to follow if you're not certain that your piece is solid brass. See Using Vinegar or Salt Water instead. Antiquing solutions can be made with a variety of chemicals, most of which can damage skin and eyes or release toxic fumes. Protect yourself with basic safety equipment and open the windows before you begin. Be especially careful if your product contains any of these hazardous chemicals: ammonium hydroxide, glacial acetic acid, nitric acid, or sulfuric acid. Read the label carefully. Some solutions may not require diluting, whereas others require as much as 10 parts water to 1 part antiquing solution. Use room temperature water and mix in a ceramic or plastic container large enough to submerge the entire brass object.  Do not use container made from other materials, as the acids in the solution could corrode them. Do not fill the container too full. Leave room to fit the brass object without the container overflowing. Hold the brass in the solution and move back and forth to dislodge air bubbles. Make sure the solution covers the entire object, but doesn't reach near the top of your gloves.  Air bubbles that remain on the brass will cause bright spots where the brass was not aged. Turn the brass object in your gloves so you get even exposure to the solution. It should take between a few seconds and a couple minutes to begin changing colors, moving from pink to red to brown to black. Pull it out when you see the color you're aiming for.  If you plan to brighten your object with highlighting (see below), let it get slightly darker than the color you want. Don't worry that you'll ruin your brass. If you pulled it out too...

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To age brass rapidly, purchase an antiquing solution. Use rubber gloves, safety goggles, and good ventilation. Dilute the antiquing solution according to the manufacturer's instructions. While wearing gloves, agitate the brass object beneath the surface of the antiquing solution. Watch the color change and pull out when the desired color is reached. Rinse the object to highlight (optional). Dry evenly. Treat with lacquer or wax to preserve the current color (optional).


This is the removable gum-like substance used to hang posters without damaging the paint job. In the UK, mounting putty is called blu tack. You can find it in stationery stores or in big box stores. Aim for about twice the size of the mesh area of the earbud. This will allow you to clean the depressed surface without having to dig the putty out. Replace the rest of the putty in its packaging. Do this after disconnecting your earbuds from your iPod. Make sure the putty extends to the sides where the mesh meets the plastic. This is where the most earwax tends to build up. As you remove the putty, you'll see earwax and other forms of dirt. Don't forget the sound holes in the side of each earbud on the models made after September 2012.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Purchase mounting putty. Tear off a small piece of putty. Press the putty to the mesh of each earbud.


This is the required level that your guild must be to create an emblem. The size of a small emblem is 32x32 pixels, with 24-bit depth, and saved in .bmp (bitmap) file format.  Most players used pre-made ones that can be found over their Internet, especially to already-existing games such as Ragnarok Online, as they have the very same emblem size and format. For your emblem to have a transparent background, color the part you want to have transparent with pink (use RGB 255 for red and blue while green is 0).

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Reach guild level 3. Create a small emblem.


This is the rubber seal around the crankshaft and the timing cover. The seal should be seated into the correct place on the timing cover. It will seal when the cover is bolted onto the engine. It is necessary to coat the seal with oil to ensure proper functioning when the seal is compressed. The bolts are varying lengths. Remember the system you set up to keep track of which bolts went where and be sure to use the proper bolt in the proper location.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Drive out the crankshaft seal with a hammer and punch. Tap the new crankshaft seal into the timing cover. Coat the seal with oil. Reinstall the timing chain cover.


This is the same value as described above under "Calculating Beta for a Stock." For this section, we'll use the same example value of 2 percent, as used above. In this example, we'll use the same 8 percent figure, as used above. For this example, we'll use a beta value of 1.5. Using 2 percent for the risk-free rate and 8 percent for the market rate of return, this works out to 8 - 2, or 6 percent. Multiplied by a beta of 1.5, this yields 9 percent. This produces a sum of 11 percent, which is the stock's expected rate of return.  The higher the beta value for a stock, the higher its expected rate of return will be. However, this higher rate of return is coupled with an increased risk, making it necessary to look at the stock's other fundamentals before considering whether it should be part of an investor's portfolio.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Find the risk-free rate. Determine the rate of return for the market or its representative index. Multiply the beta value by the difference between the market rate of return and the risk-free rate. Add the result to the risk-free rate.


This is the sensation of not being in your own body. You might feel like you are observing the situation from a distance or that you don’t know what is real and what isn’t. This symptom of anxiety attacks is an indicator for very strong fear and frustration and it can be a very unreal and inexplicable feeling. In other words, reality will feel entirely different. This makes it doubly hard to come back to the present moment. If you do sense this depersonalization, try to bring yourself back by concentrating on your breathing or the sensation of an object in your hands. Is it hot or cold? Sharp or soft? Being in the moment can make this symptom easier to deal with. " This is the feeling as though you are in a dream. The situation, along with your emotions, thoughts and physical experiences might seem like it is not real, but rather a memory or a nightmare. This feeling occurs during the stages of very strong affect but is likely to go away in a few minutes. The method of handling this is similar as with depersonalization. Focus on the objects in front of you or the people you are with. Focus on your sensations of touch, sight, and sound. Those are constants that do not change. Anxiety attacks cause a myriad of symptoms that are very unusual compared to everyday experiences. Those feelings, especially the emotional and mental symptoms, can make you feel as though are not normal, hallucinating, or are going crazy. This is a very scary sensation that might leave you feeling terribly helpless. This is normal. You are not going crazy; you are simply experiencing an anxiety attack. If you are experiencing this, try to remember that it will pass and concentrate on your surroundings. This will distract your brain and make you feel grounded and closer to reality.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Feel a sense of depersonalization. Pay attention to feelings of "derealization. Know that you're not going crazy.


This is the stand that lifts the hive off the ground, and may have an angled landing board for the bees. While you don’t need a technical ‘hive stand’, you will need a stand of sorts to prop your super off the ground. A small table or bench built to fit your honey bee box will work, if you’re looking for a home-made substitution. This is the first section/layer of your box. It is a flat piece of wood that serves as the base for your super.  The bottom board can either be solid or screened, the only difference being that screened bottom boards are better at keeping out pests and have an added bit of ventilation. Your bees will come and go from an entrance in the bottom board. This is a small piece of wood that blocks off part of the entrance in the bottom board.  Entrance reducers help small colonies by preventing the entrance of large pests and robbers. This is, just as it sounds, a flat panel of wood that is crossed by other small strips of wood, forming a flat rack. This is layered between the bottom board and the brood chamber, to provide ventilation, make access of the brood chamber easier, and prevents the bees from forming ladder comb. A slatted rack is an optional addition to your box, but it is well worth adding if you’re able. The deep super is the large box that the bees build their hive into. A deep super is the largest section, and you will use 1-2 for a single honey bee box. Each deep super comes with either 8 or 10 frames. These are the frames that are individually inserted into the deep super. The frames hold foundation, which is the wax and wire base that the bees use to start their own wax building. You will need 8-10 deep superframes, depending on the size of your deep super. Because you don’t want the queen bee to lay eggs in the honey, you add a queen excluder to your box. This is a flat rack that has small holes for the worker bees to use, but which are too small for the queen to use. The honey super, like the deep super, is where the bees will store their honey. This is a large box...

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Hive Stand. Bottom board. Entrance reducer. Slatted rack. Deep super. Deep superframes. Queen excluder. Honey super. Honey superframes. Inner cover. Outer cover.


This is the standard French translation of the English “goodbye,” and it can be used in both casual and formal settings, with strangers and friends alike.  When said as a phrase, au revoir is usually translated directly to "goodbye." The phrase translates more closely to "to see again" or "to meet again," however.  Au translates into "to." Revoir translates into see again, meet again, or revise.  Pronounce au revoir as oh ruh-vwah. You can use salut as a way of saying “bye” when among friends or in other casual settings.  Avoid using salut in formal settings. Also note that salut can be used to greet someone as well as saying farewell. The term has a variety of translations, including "greeting," "salute," and "all the best." Pronounce salut as sah-lyoo. ” While adieu is no longer as common as it once was, it can still be used in most contexts as a way of saying farewell.  Use "adieu" sparingly; this phrase means "goodbye forever" and is generally only used when you will never see this person again in your life. This phrase can also be said upon your last visit with someone who's dying.  A translates into “to,” and Dieu means “God.” Translated more literally, this phrase says “to God” and is the same thing as saying “go with God” or “Godspeed.” A rough pronunciation of adieu would be ah-dyoo ("oo" as in "book")

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Say "au revoir" in any setting. Use "salut" informally. Switch to “adieu.


This is the standard way to say "my name is" in French, and is appropriate in any occasion. The verb appeller means "to call," so the phrase literally means "I call myself." For example, you might say "Bonjour! Je m'appelle Marie. Comment vous appelez-vous?" (Hello! My name is Marie. What's your name?) If the person you are speaking to tells you their name first, you can use this phrase to introduce yourself in response. If you said "moi c'est Marie," the literal translation would be "me, it's Marie." But what you're actually saying is "I'm Marie."  Example: A young woman walks up to you in a café. She says: "Bonjour! Je m'appelle Renée. Et toi?" (Hello! My name is Renée. And you?) You could respond: "Bonjour! Moi c'est Marie. Enchantée." (Hello! I'm Marie. Nice to meet you.) In casual, informal settings, you can leave off any phrase at all and simply say your name in response. The other person will understand that you are introducing yourself. Example: A man approaches you at an informal gathering at a friend's house. He says: "Salut! Je m'appelle Pierre." (Hi! My name is Pierre.) You could respond: "Salut! Marc." (Hi! [I'm] Marc.) The phrase mon prénom est (mohn pray-nohm ay) means "my first name is." In some situations, you may not care to tell someone your last name, or you may want them to refer to you by your first name only. This phrasing would be appropriate if, for example, someone addressed you formally by your last name, and you wanted them to use your first name instead. However, a French person is much more likely to refer to you by your last name than by your first name. If you have a nickname or shortened version of your name that you prefer over your full first name, use the phrase je me fais appeler to let the person know your preference. Example: "Je m'appelle Jonathan, mais je me fais appeler Jon." (My name is Jonathan, but I prefer to be called Jon.) The phrase je me presente means "my name is," but it's more formal. Use it in situations where you might say to someone "I'd like to...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use the basic je m'appelle (zhuh mah-pehl) in most situations. Say moi c'est (mwah say) to introduce yourself second. Give your first name only in casual settings. Provide an alternate or preferred name. Present yourself in formal situations.


This is the starting point. Get it from the breeder or pet store. They should have a record.  If you don’t know the actual age and can’t find it, you could estimate the dog’s age by his or her teeth. By 8 weeks, dogs have all of their baby teeth. By 7 months, they have all permanent teeth, and their teeth are white and clean. By 3-5 years, you will see some tooth wear and tartar buildup. By 5-10, teeth show signs of disease. By 10-15, teeth are worn, with heavy tartar buildup and some are missing. A vet can also help you guess the dog’s age with a thorough physical examination. Older dogs often have cloudy eyes, gray hair, loose skin, and stiff legs. Some breeds live longer than other breeds do. This will help you understand how to put your dog’s age in context.  For example, Bulldogs live about 7 years and Great Danes live about 8.5 years. You can find charts listing life expectancy for all breeds online.  Smaller dogs can live a lot longer. Miniature poodles can live up to 15 years.  That’s about the highest age you will see a dog live to. Small dogs are generally 20 pounds or less.  Realize that the size and breed can matter. Small dogs usually live longer than large dogs do, although they might age more quickly in the first few years of life.  A large dog will probably reach middle age around the age of 5. Tiny dogs probably aren’t old until they are about age 10.  Medium-sized dogs fall somewhere in between. Medium dogs range from 21-50 pounds, large dogs from 51-90 pounds, and giant dogs are generally over 90 pounds. This will matter when looking up online charts of dog ages, which sometimes break down the age estimates by dog size.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Figure out your dog’s birth date (or at least year). Research life expectancy dates by breed. Determine whether your dog is classified as small, medium, large or giant.


This is the term used for a "sudden death" of your phone. It becomes virtually useless...unless you want to use it as a brick. This risk still exists even when done by a professional. The odds are lower than if you ask your geeky roommate to do it, sure, but it's still there. Makes logical sense -- you abandon your carrier, they abandon you. However, if you go to a retailer and they do it for you (which is an option), your warranty may stay intact (depending on your circumstances, of course). If you're flashing to Boost or Cricket, you shouldn't have a problem. But flashing to a behemoth like Verizon could pose some issues -- they approve of fewer "at-home" remedies such as this. When you're working with a CDMA phone, whether it's flashed or not, you'll still be relying on CDMA technology. If you live in the US and travel a lot, most phones in other countries are of the GSM variety (i.e., have a sim card). The main benefits of flashing your phone are in saving money and supporting the littler guys. All carriers within the US with the exception of AT&T and T-Mobile use CDMA technology. Their numbers (ESN) are hard-wired and cannot be changed, unlike their GSM peers. You need to replicate your phone's ESN to do this, thus cloning it. Having two phones with the same number is obviously fishy and is a crime that could lead to some hefty fines or more. If you are contemplating Straight Talk, see their website and talk to a professional beforehand.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Know that "bricking" your phone is an option. Understand that any warranty you had will be voided. Make sure your flashed-to carrier accepts foreign ESNs. Know that you're still using the same technology. Flashing your phone to Straight Talk is illegal.


This is the three horizontal dots icon in the top right corner of your opened conversation. Doing this will both blacklist this sender's email address and send any future email from this recipient to your "Spam" folder!

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Tap the "Gmail" app. Tap an email to open it. Tap the Android menu button. Tap "Block (sender)".