The library is a great location of information and resources.  Most libraries have grown beyond simply having books and periodicals.  There are a ton of things that can be had for free at the library.  Borrow DVDs and Blu-Rays.  Checking out DVDs from the library eliminates the need for the movie theater, Red Box, and Netflix. Use the internet.  Get all of your job, work, and social browsing done at the library.  Free yourself of an internet bill. Checkout audio books.  Many libraries have audio books on a variety of mediums, including options for some e-readers.  Get free music.  Libraries often have a vast supply of music available.  Listen to a favorite CD and renew it until your heart is content. Depending on where you live, there could be a ton of free stuff going on.  Many larger cities make it a point to get the city involved, particularly if they’d like to draw attention and visitors to a specific spot.  Go to movies in the park.  Some cities offer free movies on huge screens for free.  Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks, maybe a bottle of wine, and you’ve got entertainment for the night. Listen to restaurant bands.  It’s not uncommon for live music to crank out of restaurant doors and windows until the wee hours.  Find a comfortable location, order an hors d'oeuvre if you’d like, and you can listen all night long.  You might even dance along! Use free kids workshops.  At many large-scale hardware stores, there are free weekend workshops.  Great family entertainment!  No tools or hard-hats required.  Join local clubs.  Look around your area and there are sure to be a variety of clubs.  From book clubs to salsa clubs, you’ll meet great people, have wonderful conversation, and share memorable experiences.  You may even pick up a great skill. If you’re trying to get by with minimal usage of hot water, and low-priced utilities, there are a few ways to accomplish that feat with free memberships.  It all depends on where you live, but if these opportunities are in your location, take advantage of them...

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Go to the public library. Utilize public offerings. Find a free, hot shower.


The library is a great place to help students develop an interest in reading and learning. Allow them several trips to the library every week so that they can pick out their books, return old books, and just spend some time reading. Let students have class time to just sit and read their books. You can decide if they have to read books just from the library or if they can bring books from home to read during this time. But the most important thing is to get students interested in reading and to give them time to do it in class. This will show them that reading is an important skill and will help them to develop stronger reading abilities over time. Reading a book as a class can be a fun experience that everyone looks forward to each day. The students can discuss the book with each other since they are all reading the same book at the same time. This will also help improve their listening comprehension skills because they are practicing listening to something that is fun and doesn't feel like work to them, but will still build these listening skills so they can apply it to their schoolwork. Studies have shown that children learn to read and write by reading and writing. So it is essential to give them time to practice these crucial skills in class and encourage them to reinforce these skills with homework and reading assignments.

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Go to the library. Provide ample in-class reading time. Read a book as a class. Make students practice.


The lid will be behind the toilet bowl, on top of the water tank. Accessing the water tank allows you to stop the water flow, so you no longer have to wait and hope the water level stops short of the toilet's rim. Lift the lid up with both hands and gently place it on the ground somewhere out of your way. Be careful, since the lid can be heavy and may break if you drop it. Liquid dish soap is the most effective soap you can use. In an emergency, like when you're stuck in the bathroom at a friend's party, you can also try hand soap or shampoo. Add the soap directly to the water so it can lubricate and break down the clog. You may wish to get water from the tap if you are unable to heat water on the stove. The water needs to be hot, not boiling, so it shouldn't be bubbling. Pour the water into the bowl from about waist height. The heat can help melt clogs caused by organic material.  Boiling water can crack porcelain, so avoid it at all costs! In an emergency, you can empty out a trash can, then use it to carry water to the toilet. If you can, wait the full 30 minutes to give the soap and water plenty of time to do their work. If the soap and hot water are working, the water level should begin to lower in the toilet bowl. The water may not drain. Check how high the water level is in the bowl to see if you have room to try the treatment again. If you are sure the toilet won’t flood your bathroom, pour more soap into the bowl. Heat up more water, then add it to the bowl as well. You can do this several times as long as you have room in the bowl.  If the water looks like it’s about to overflow, stop and consider trying a different treatment. If the water is about to overflow and you don’t want to try something else yet, wait. The water level may go down over time. Flushing forces the water down into the pipes, which may wash away the clog if the soap and water loosened it. Be careful when doing this, since the toilet will be close to flooding if the water didn't drain at all. Keep the lid off the tank so you can...

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Take the lid off of the toilet’s tank. Pour 1⁄4 cup (59 mL) of liquid soap into the bowl. Add 1 US gal (3.8 L) of hot water to the bowl. Wait up to 30 minutes to see if the water level goes down. Repeat adding soap and water to the bowl if possible. Flush the toilet if the water level isn’t high. Cover the tank’s water valve if the toilet is about to overflow.


The lids might come from plastic storage containers, large yogurt containers, or butter containers. If you use plates, try to find ones that are flat, not sloped. Let the tomatoes lie on their side on one lid or plate. You can do as many tomatoes as you can fit. Keep them in one single layer. Place the other lid on top when you are done. Use gentle pressure. You want to keep the tomatoes from moving, but you don’t want to crush them. As you cut sideways between the lids or plates, move the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. Go slowly, and keep one hand pressed on top of the lid or plate at all time. Once you have reached the other side, you can continue with your recipe.

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Find two plastic lids or plates of the same size. Place the tomatoes between the lids or plates. Keep one hand pressed flat on top at all times. Slice the tomatoes between the plates with a serrated knife.


The lids to your pots and pans will slip neatly into the area between the rack and the cupboard, leaving drawers less cluttered. The slightly dull blade will keep you from cutting a hole in the knitting. Shave just above the surface to remove pills. They are excellent for cleaning tarnished silverware; mud off boots and hard to reach places. They can also remove the silk from corn cobs efficiently. Take them with you when you travel to a cabin or a cookout. It will allow you to store them in a small space and pull them out one and at a time. Protect the rest of your clothes from outside dirt.

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Mount bathroom towel racks on the back of kitchen cupboards. Use old disposable razors as sweater shavers. Save all old toothbrushes. Fill an old contact case with salt and pepper. Stuff plastic bags into an empty tissue paper hold. Use a hotel shower cap to wrap around shoes in your luggage.


The life insurance exam covers a number of complex topics, ranging from annuities to health maintenance organizations (HMO's). In order to pass the exam you must devote a considerable amount of time to studying prior to the test. Arrange your schedule to accommodate 35-40 hours of time that are devoted exclusively to studying for the exam. Each state provides an updated outline of their life and health exam online. These outlines give a general overview of what topics are covered on the test and how many questions are devoted to them. Visit your state's department of insurance website to download the outline and plan your studying accordingly. While certain regulations will differ from state to state, the basic tenants of life insurance are universal in the U.S.. To pass your life and health exam, read about these concepts extensively enough to understand their significance and roles in the sale of insurance. The 7 concepts are:  Principle of Utmost Good Faith Principle of Insurable Interest Principle of Indemnity Principle of Contribution Principle of Subrogation Principle of Loss Minimization Principle of Causa Proxima (Nearest Cause) Only some states require you to take a prelicensing education course before your exam, but it is a good idea regardless. Register to take live classes, online courses, or to obtain printed study material geared towards your exam. Taking a course will also help you organize your study material and set a realistic study schedule. For instance, Kaplan University offers prelicensing education courses. There are a variety of free life insurance practice exams available online. Do as many practice exams as possible while you are studying to test your knowledge and to give you a feel for the structure of the exam. Use the results of your exam to see where you need to focus more study time. For instance, you can try a practice test provided online by Prometric, a company that is a test provider in multiple states. Make the most of your study time by making sure you are not distracted...

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Plan to devote about 35-40 hours of time to studying for the exam. Download the State Exam Outline online. Focus on the core concepts of life insurance. Take a prelicensing education course. Search online for free practice exams. Eliminate distractions while studying.


The light that welding gives off is incredibly bright and can cause permanent damage to your eyesight. In addition to protecting your eyes, a full-face welding helmet will prevent sparks and metal debris from being shot into your face as you weld. You should never weld a piece of metal without having full face and eye protection first. An auto-darkening welding helmet will prevent you from having to lift up your helmet when you stop welding. Thick leather welding gloves will protect your hands from getting burnt while you weld. Before you purchase welding gloves, determine the kind of welding you want to do, then purchase gloves made specifically for that style. This information is typically found in the product description or within the name of the product itself. For instance, MIG welding gloves are often thicker and provide less hand mobility than TIG welding gloves. Buy a leather apron that’s made for welding will protect your clothes and body from getting burned. Under your apron, you should wear a long-sleeved shirt with buttoned or closed cuffs, long pants, and closed toe shoes or boots. Search online for different welding machines and read customer reviews to find a reliable brand and model that you can purchase. Stick welders are typically the cheapest, while MIG welders are more expensive on average. Once you determine which machine you want, order it online or from a hardware store and bring it to your working area.  The average stick welder will be anywhere from $75 - $400 USD. MIG welders typically cost anywhere from $100 - $1,000 USD.

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Purchase an auto-darkening welding helmet. Get heavy-duty welding gloves. Wear a thick leather apron and a long-sleeved shirt when welding. Buy a welding machine that falls within your budget and needs.


The lights you use can create a certain ambiance at a party, so choosing the right lighting is very important. You should have adequate lighting in the entrance to welcome guests as they arrive. The main area the guests will be in should have lower lighting to create an intimate environment. A space where party guests will be dancing should have very low lighting or lit with party lights like black lights and glow sticks.  Different kinds of lights can create a different vibe so think about the type of party you want when picking your lighting. Candles and fancy lamps can create an intimate, upscale feel. Tiki torches and christmas lights create a festive environment for a party. Consider making a few friends the V.I.P. of the party and invite them to come over early to help set everything up. Set up your lighting in all of the rooms the party will be happening in. Put tablecloths down where the food will be served. Try hanging balloons or streamers that match the colors of your theme. You can hang posters and banners to decorate for the party.  Have centerpieces on all of your tables the reflect the parties theme or vibe. Use items you already have as decorations. For example, for a woodland themed party, you can fill a vase with pinecones to use as a centerpiece. It’s important to create a flow within your house to get guests to naturally go where you want them to. You should have the lights off and doors closed in rooms you don’t want the guests being in. There should be a natural pathway from the entrance to the room with the food and the room you want your guests to be in. You should keep the bar, food, and music in separate areas with space in between them. There should also be separate spaces for guests to have intimate conversations or dance in.

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Use the right lighting to set the mood. Set up decorations. Create a nice flow within your house.


The line at the top of your frames should be in line with your eyebrows as much as possible. If you’re wearing sunglasses, they should cover your brows. But if you’re wearing regular glasses, your eyebrows should show above the frames, without a lot of extra space in between. Your eyes should be at the center of the frame. Whatever style you choose, make sure they don’t overwhelm your face. If you’re getting glasses for vision correction and you’ll only have a pair or two, you may want to avoid bold looks like very thick frames, busy patterns, or bright colors. Keep in mind that you will probably wear them a lot, and you want them to be easy to pair with your outfit. Also some days you may feel like standing out and other days you may not. You may want to consider getting a pair of glasses that shows off your fun side, and one or more frames for everyday. Go with a color that compliments your face and skin tone.  Try to select frames that mirror one of your best features. For example, if you have striking blue eyes, you may want to choose blue frames. Your skin tone is the main element that will determine the best color for you. If you have a cool complexion (olive, blue or pink undertones) look for frames that also have a cool color scheme, such as black, blue-gray, silver, or purple. If you have a warm complexion (yellow or peach), look for frame colors in those tones – for example, gold, orange, tortoise, or khaki. If your face is long, widen its appearance with frames that have color or decoration on the temples which differ from the front of the glasses. This will visually break up and widen your face. Choose a frame style that complements your face shape. If you have an angular face shape, you can balance that out with rounded frames. To the contrary, if your face is round, you can visually lengthen its appearance with angular frames. For a square face, keep frames slim and avoid rectangular lenses. If you have an oval face, you can wear many different styles as long as they aren’t extreme. However,...

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Choose frames that sit well. Choose a neutral frame color. Select a frame shape. Pick a frame material. Test new glasses.


The line should be the same size as the head. This will be the guideline for the torso of your chibi character.  Keep the line light so it's easy to go back and erase the pencil. If you prefer to draw your character turning, bending, or crouched, for instance, you can skip this step. Decide how wide you want your character's waist to be and sketch a horizontal line halfway on the vertical torso line. The horizontal line will become your character's waistline. Then, draw an angled line coming from each side of waistline that narrows near the head. Place your pencil at 1 end of the waistline and make a slanting line goes down and slightly in towards the vertical guideline. Do this for the opposite side and then make an upside-down V shape that's centered on the guideline. The upside-down V will distinguish the 2 legs. The arms can be as narrow or thick as you like, but ensure that they extend just below the waistline. Then, make a small rounded circle at the end of each arm to represent the hands. If you like, you can make the hands more detailed by drawing fingers or jewelry. If you're drawing a simple character, you could draw a plain top and pants or a dress. For a more detailed character, include a few more features, such as socks, shoes, a tie, a belt, or a scarf. Feel free to add accessories to your character. For example, if you're drawing a chibi wizard, draw a cloak and staff.

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Draw a vertical line that extends below the center of the head. Make a small horizontal line halfway through the line to make the upper body. Draw 2 legs that extend down from the waistline. Sketch 2 arms that extend from where the head meets the body. Add clothes to the body. Finished.


The liquid goes in first so that everything else has something to blend in. Pour it in the blender, and then add all the other ingredients on top of it. Remember, your liquid and greens will be a one-to-one ration, so you'll need about a cup of liquid if you're using a cup of greens. Chopping will get all the bits blended up more easily. Chop them into about 1-inch (about 2 1/2 centimeters) pieces or smaller. The fresh fruit should go in with the liquid. If you're using any frozen fruit, save it until a bit later. Add in the chunks of both the creamy and flavorful fruits you're using; you don't need to distinguish between the two. The greens should go on top of the fruit, as it will help keep it from bogging down the blender.  Or, you might mix only the greens and liquid first until smooth, then add in the fruit. You can experiment to see what works best with your blender.  Add any other ingredients on top of the greens. Pulsing the mixture helps get it going. This can help break up the fruit and such, so that it won't get as bogged down. After you've pulsed it several times, you can move on to blending it. Start on low at first. Like pulsing first, a low speed helps mix the ingredients together without getting them stuck to the sides. Once you've blended on low for about half a minute, you can move on to blending on high. Keep blending until everything is smooth. If you're having trouble getting your smoothie blended, add in some more liquid, which will help it blend more smoothly. If you like your smoothie extra cold, you can add a bit of ice at the end. This point is also when you should add frozen fruit. Blend it all together on high until it's a mostly homogeneous mixture. Your smoothie may come out too thick or too thin, so adjust it. If you find it's not pourable, add in more liquid. You can make it thicker with more frozen fruit or even greens. Blend again until you've got the right texture. You can add a bit of sweetener now, if it's not sweet enough.

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Put the liquid in first. Chop your greens and fruits. Add the fruit and greens next. Pulse the mixture at first. Blend the mixture. Add in any frozen fruit or ice. Adjust as needed.


The liver is located in the upper abdomen, below the lungs and above the stomach. If you are having pain in that area, it may be coming from your liver. Since the liver is on the right side of the body, it is likely that your pain will be more acute on the right side. If the pain is more generalized, it may be originating from another organ. There are a variety of illnesses that commonly cause liver pain. If you are experiencing abdominal pain and you have one of these diseases, the pain is likely originating in your liver:  Hepatitis Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Gallbladder disease Cirrhosis Reye syndrome Hemochromatosis Liver cancer

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Feel for tenderness in the upper abdomen. Identify a dull aching on the right-hand side of the abdomen. Suspect liver pain if you have an associated illness.


The living space designed to accommodate you on a short-term, temporary basis is the full-time home of your host. Make a conscious effort to adapt to their preferences and patterns. To be clear, ask about their expectations of you during your stay. Ask if you are expected to share meals with them or at which time they would prefer you to turn out the lights. It is especially important to accept that others have to live in the house, too. If the house only has one bathroom, ask when it is convenient for you to use it. Consideration is also expected if you are sleeping in a living area near the only bathroom; remember, others may need to use it after you go to bed.  Remember to flush the toilet and put the lid down. Don't leave a dripping faucet, and turn off the light when you're finished. Don't rummage around in their cupboards looking for a toothbrush or other essentials; instead, ask your host if they have any spares. Avoid taking the last of anything, especially the last of leftovers that are not easily reproduced, or expensive items. If you must eat your host's food while they are unavailable, a good idea is to pick up some more to replace what you ate. For example, you may be an omnivore staying with a vegan family, but it is polite to at least try what they serve you. Do not criticize your hosts' preferences. If eating a certain kind of food is a violation of your cultural or religious beliefs, let your hosts know before you arrive. Adapt to your host's lifestyle. There may be children, pets, elderly parents, or others in the home with whom you may be unaccustomed to living with. Go with the flow and try to learn something from the experience.

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Be flexible with your time. Share the household bathroom respectfully. Ask before helping yourself to food. Respect cultural and familial differences.


The local chapter you're interested in joining will host a meeting called Rush Activity. You must attend this meeting in order to join DST. The meeting will give information about the sorority, its goals, and membership requirements.  You'll be given an application at Rush Activity that you can take home and fill out. You will not be able to join DST unless you attend Rush. Since members of Delta Sigma Theta will be voting on whether or not to accept you as a member, it may help to get to know or impress several existing sisters. You may attend some of their events on campus, volunteer with groups that DST frequently helps, or just ask to talk to existing sisters about their experiences with DST. If you feel like you've really gotten to know a DST sister or two, they may be able to write you a letter of recommendation to go with your application. Delta Sigma Theta only accepts women who are not currently members of any other society that's associated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. or the Panhellenic Conference, Inc. If you've been expelled from a Pan-Hellenic society, you're also not eligible for membership in Delta Sigma Theta. Delta Sigma Theta has a strict no-hazing policy for any part of the application process. You will not be allowed to join DST if you participate in any hazing activity during Rush or while your application is being considered. For example, if you're being hazed by members of the sorority and allow yourself to be hazed, you won't be admitted for membership.  If you become a member and haze potential members, you'll be expelled from the sorority. You're also responsible for reporting any hazing activities you witness. If your application was denied the first time you submitted it, you can always apply again the following year. While the application process will be the same, you'll need to improve your application so you can increase your chance of being accepted. To do so, try to:  Improve your grade point average Get letters of recommendation from women currently in DST...

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Attend Rush Activity. Impress the existing sisters. Avoid membership in another Pan-Hellenic society. Avoid participating in hazing. Consider re-applying for membership.


The location of AEDs may be marked with the symbol shown in the image in the introduction of this article. You should instruct bystanders to call emergency services and search for an AED. Staff members in public places such as railway stations or airports will be able to provide instructions and alert any emergency response units or first aid teams that may be present to assist with CPR and Defibrillation. Depending on the model of the AED you may have to pull a handle or push the on button.   Accuracy is more important than speed when placing pads. If it does not, you might have to push the analyze button. Do not touch the patient during this or any other part of the defibrillation process. When you shock, make sure no one is touching the patient. Also, the patient must not be touching metal and there must not be large amounts of water on the chest (sweat is okay). The patient must not be wearing a nitro patch. If the patient has a pacemaker, try not to place the pads directly on the unit.  The AED will shock up to 3 times. Usually one shock is needed. Newer AEDs following recent guidelines will shock only once on the highest energy setting, after which they should prompt you to immediately perform two minutes of CPR. Some pulse-less heart rhythms cannot be treated by defibrillation. If the AED does not advise a shock, check the pulse, and if there is none, continue CPR.

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Look around your immediate area for an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) such as the one seen above this paragraph. If you cannot locate an AED, proceed with CPR. Turn on the AED unit. Follow the AED's voice prompts. Remove all clothing from the chest, abdomen, and arms (male or female). Peel the pads off and place them exactly as shown. Usually the AED will start to immediately analyze the patient's heart rhythm. If the AED has a shock advised prompt, push the button.


The location of the messaging icon will vary depending on your phone type and how you've set up your icon layout. It will likely be on the first page of your home screen, right when you turn it on and unlock it. Once in your messages, you'll see a list of the text conversations on your phone, in order from most to least recent. If the person you want to text is listed here, tap on their name to open that conversation, if not, hit the new message button. The new message button will be at the top of the screen and might look like a plus or little icon of a page with a pen. After you tap the new message button, you'll be taken to a page with two blank fields. The keyboard will open and the cursor will start in the field where you can type the contact you want to send your text to.  If you have the person you want to text in your contacts, you can start typing their name. You'll see their name come up in the options. Tap it. If you don't have the person you want to text in your contacts, you'll have to type their phone number out. You can add as many people as recipients as you want. Tap the field near the middle of the screen. Depending on your phone, the field might be labeled something like "Message". Then you can use the on-screen keyboard to type out your message. Once you're done entering your message and the recipients of your message, hit send. Your text message is now sent.

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Find the messaging icon and tap it. Tap the New Message button. Type the name or number of who you want to text. Type your message. Send your message.


The location of your motor is not as important as that of the gearbox. To properly install your gearbox, align it with the gear on the rear axle, and then bolt it into place. A sprocket is a gear toothed wheel inside your gearbox that controls the gear ratio for your transmission, which is another name for the gearbox. Your target gear will be about 16 teeth. One end of your clutch should be installed into the engine, with the side protruding a sprocket connecting to your gearbox. If you lack a manual belt slip clutch, you can buy a centrifugal force clutch from your local auto parts store and use that instead. The ratio between your motor and transmission should be 1 to 1. Now you can clean off any residual oil from your kart, but do so with care. Always allow for sufficient time for the materials you are working on to cool, like the engine or solder, before using a cleaner.

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Bolt down both motor and gearbox to the mount. Change the sprocket size for the gearbox. Utilize, for clutching, the manual belt slip clutch from the lawnmower. Attach a throttle cable to throttle linkage on carburetor.


The long steel rod that most people consider a "sharpening rod" is actually used for honing the blade, which centers the edge for even cutting. Because it makes the blade cut more efficiently, it seems sharper. But real sharpening uses specialty stones to actually fix the edge and doesn't need to be done regularly.   Honing needs to be done regularly. Some chefs hone every single time they use their knives. You should hone the blade immediately after any sharpening.  Sharpening can be done at home or professionally, and only needs to be done once or twice a year. Hold the rod from the top of the handle, with the end on the ground. You can put a dishtowel underneath it to help keep it in place. You'll notice the grooves on the rod becoming smooth, and it won't actually help you much anymore. Luckily, these things are cheap.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Understand the difference between honing and sharpening your knives. Hold the honing rod down, perpendicular to the counter. Replace your honing rod when it becomes visibly dull.


The longer the blades, the less control you have, so aim for something on the shorter end. If the actual cutting part of the scissors is around 2.5 inches (roughly 6.5cm), that should work well.  Some stylists even recommend using cuticle scissors, but you will likely have more luck achieving this particular style of fringe (i.e. the blunt style) with a pair of scissors that are specifically designed for cutting hair. If you do use cuticle scissors, ensure that they are not curved, as this will likely make it more difficult for you to cut where you want to cut. Make sure it has no product in it. If it is naturally wavy, use a straightening iron on your bangs before you begin to cut them. If you already have bangs and are just looking to reshape them into Taylor Swift’s blunt look, ignore this step. Depending on the shape of your head and face, if you pull your bangs into a ponytail that drops down over your face, the part around your bangs (where you can see your scalp) will resemble a rounded triangle, with the wide base of the triangle being where your hairline meets your forehead.  Exactly how long (i.e. how far back on your head) and wide (i.e. how far it spans across your forehead) that triangle is depends on your facial shape. Look in a mirror and experiment with different lengths and widths until you find the section of hair that best works for you. Be very careful not to go too wide. If you’re unsure, start narrow and move outward. A good rule of thumb is to stick to the hairline on top of your head, and leave the hairline along the sides of your face alone.  Once you find a shape that you're happy with, tie it with an elastic to make a ponytail that hangs down the middle of your face. Pull down on the ponytail very gently (if you pull down hard, your hair will come out shorter than desired), and cut it so that your hair, when out of the ponytail, lands between your eyes and eyebrows (aim for somewhere in the middle). Ultimately you’ll want your bangs to be just at eyebrow level, but you don't want to...

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Purchase a pair of high-quality hair scissors with short blades. Ensure that your hair is clean, dry, and straight. Section off hair to be made into bangs. Separate your bangs from the rest of your hair. Separate your bangs into three sections. Lightly pull your hair straight down before cutting. Cut into your bangs with small, upward motions. Cut straight across. Style the rest of your hair as you wish.


The longer you struggle with acne, the more chance you have of scarring. Improve your skin washing habits, try home remedies and consider over-the-counter treatments for acne. If none of these treats your acne or you have nodules (like a cyst or boil), get examined by a dermatologist. A dermatologist can prescribe medications for acne or give you cortisone injections. These injections reduce inflammation and shrink pimples. According to research, treating acne during the inflammation stage can prevent scarring. While it may be tempting to squeeze a large pimple so that you can make it smaller, this will make scarring more likely. Squeezing your pimples will push bacteria further down into your skin which will actually make swelling and redness worse.  Popping your pimples spreads the bacteria causing your acne to other pores on your skin. This can make your breakout worse. Research shows that applying topical retinoids is one of the best ways to prevent scarring caused by acne. Choose a topical skincare product that contains retinoic acid and apply it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use the product for at least 12 weeks to prevent scarring. If you can, choose a product that also contains glycolic acid. Studies show that a combination of retinoic acid and glycolic acid is more effective than retinoic acid on its own. If you smoke, take steps to quit or at least cut back. Smoking can damage your skin and there's a link between smoking and impaired wound healing.  Smoking will also age your skin more quickly and cause wrinkles.  To prevent dehydration and damage skin, you should also cut back on how much alcohol you drink.

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Get early treatment for acne. Avoid squeezing, popping, or picking your acne. Apply retinoids. Quit smoking to improve your skin.


The longer you wait, the less likely the company is to address your complaint. Write and send your letter as soon as you decide you are dissatisfied with the transaction or delivery of products or services. You can refer back to this copy when speaking with the company to finalize any agreements. If you receive a form letter in response, don’t give up. Instead call customer service or whoever you spoke to prior to writing the letter to let them know you are not happy with their stock response and that you would like them to re-assess your complaint. Sometimes companies expect customers to just give up once they receive a form letter, but if you continue to raise a fuss, they will take your concern more seriously. If you don’t immediately get the result you want, don’t let your frustration get the better of you. Being sarcastic or angry will only make whoever you are communicating with less eager to help resolve the issue.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Write the letter sooner rather than later. Retain a copy of the letter and all information you sent to the company. Remain courteous and professional.


The longer your hair is, the heavier it will be, which explains why long hair often lacks volume. Therefore, one of the fastest ways to add volume is to get a haircut. Some well-placed, expertly cut layers, or even a blunt-ended cut can immediately make hair lighter and fuller -- not to mention healthier looking.  Go to a hair stylist who you trust and who listens to exactly what you're asking for. A good, professional haircut will give more life to your hair than any product or styling method. Bring photos of your desired style so that you can show the stylist exactly what you want. For best results, look for photos of people who have a similar face shape and hair texture as yours. Well-placed highlights and lowlights can give the impression of depth and thickness to your hair, making it appear more voluminous than it actually is. Dark colors will also make your hair look thicker than lighter ones, so consider going a shade or two darker to give the illusion of volume. A professional color job or set of highlights will do much more for your hair than a home dye kit. This is due to the fact that trained hairdressers can mix different shades and tones to find a color that's just right for you, giving your hair an added dimension that just cannot be achieved out of a box. Hot rollers are an excellent way to add bounciness and volume to your hair, with a touch of pin-up girl glamour. If you're not looking for tight curls, don't worry -- bigger rollers will add volume and life, but won't give a huge amount of curl to hair. When using, make sure the rollers are heated to the correct temperature before putting them in.  Use the hot rollers on day old hair, if possible. Comb out any tangles to create a smooth base. Start with the front sections, rolling the the hair away from the face rather than underneath. Once all of the rollers are in, let them sit in the hair for 10 to 15 minutes or until they have cooled completely. Liberally apply hairspray all over your head before removing the rollers. Once out, use your...

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Get a haircut. Experiment with color. Use hot rollers. Get a perm.


The lope builds off a canter, so you have to canter first. The canter, a three-beat gait, comes easily to some horses and riders but not to others. To canter your horse, you must be relaxed in the saddle, and be sure not to have your stirrups too short. Some common issues with cantering include too much rigidity, particularly in the lower back, bouncing in the saddle, and trying to keep too much control with your knees.  Sit tall and don’t lean forward Keep your seat in the saddle Have your weight on your heels The reins are light in your hands -- your horse should not be pulling Your horse needs to respond to a series of cues that you give each time you want to canter. If your first effort doesn’t succeed -- don’t worry. Many horses take a while to figure out exactly what you want them to do.  For a left lead, you need to softly close your right hand around the outside rein. Do a steady squeeze and release on the inside rein using your left hand. Use your inner left leg to add pressure. This is asking your horse to get ready to canter. Have your right leg back behind the girth. When you are ready to start cantering, move your right leg in front of the girth and give a gentle bump. All riding revolves around your seat (bottom). You use it to stop, to go and to turn, as well as to back, side pass -- essentially everything involved in riding. When you lope, your seat is what keeps you in. Because the lope is a slower pace, it is seen as smoother, but when you are on the horse for the first time at a lope, it may seem a little bouncy. The pace will be forward and moving, but will be easy enough to slow down as necessary. Try placing a few poles in your riding area, spaced far enough apart so that you can keep a canter going over each and around. You will soon notice that after a few laps your horse has settled into an established canter of 3 footfalls. This is the very first step to getting a horse to lope. A horse needs to be traveling at the correct speed and have the correct footfalls to be able to slow and...

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Prepare to canter your horse. Ask your horse to canter. Keep your seat in. Establish a good canter.


The low setting will lessen the chance of scorching the carpet and it's important that there's no steam. This way the moisture won't melt the wax back into the carpet.   Practice ironing on an old shirt if you've never used one before. This will ensure you do not scorch your carpet. If you don’t have an iron, you can use a hair dryer. Barriers should be white cloths, white paper towels, cardboard, or paper bags. Don't use paper bags or cardboard with print on them. The ink may transfer and stain the carpet. The barrier should be clean and should cover the entire stain. Gently press the preheated iron over your barrier of choice and begin moving the iron in a circular motion. The wax underneath the barrier will begin to melt and transfer itself to the barrier. Never let the iron sit still for long while face down as it may burn the carpet. This may need to be done several times depending on how much wax has been spilt.  Have extra cloths, towels, cardboard, or paper bags on hand. Use a clean barrier each time until all the wax has been completely transferred and none remains on the carpet. Baby oil or vegetable oil will dissolve left over wax residue that you can then blot up with a paper towel.

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Heat up an iron.You should put the iron on the lowest setting, no steam setting. Use a barrier to transfer the wax. Place the barrier over the remaining wax. Place the iron over the barrier. Iron over the barrier as necessary until the wax is gone. Use a gentle oil to remove any remaining wax.


The low-tech and old-fashioned way to deal with a fraying edge is to fix it with a needle and thread. To begin, cut a length of thread that is around 18 in (46 cm) in length. Tie a knot in one end by looping the end around your forefinger, then push the shorter end through the loop, and pull it through. Take the unknotted end of your thread and grasp it between your thumb and forefinger. Loop it around the needle and slip the tiny loop off over the head of the needle creating a tight little loop. Flatten the loop between your fingers and then insert it through the eye of the needle until the loop pokes out the other side. Grasp the loop with your fingers and pull it through until the tail comes through.  You may need to cut a fresh end on your thread if it is a bit worn and floppy, as a soft piece of thread is difficult to work with. Pull the tail through so that it is about 3–4 in (7.6–10.2 cm) in length. Hold your fabric with the front or finished side facing up. Starting at the back of the fabric, insert the needle as close to the edge as you can. Push the needle through the fabric to the front and pull the thread through until the knot catches.  Don’t pull too tightly or you’ll create a rumpled look on your edge. Stay close to the edge, about 1⁄8 in (0.32 cm) or less is ideal. Place your needle again on the back of the fabric, next to the spot where you inserted it for your first stitch.  Move on, repeating this same stitch across the length of your edge, always inserting the needle from the back to the front. Space your stitches closer together for a tighter stitch or farther apart for a looser stitch. Turn to the back of the fabric. Thread your needle under the last stitch and pull the thread under it until a small loop forms. Pull the needled through the loop and pull to create a knot. For more security, repeat this to make a second knot. Cut the thread to finish the edge, leaving no more than an 1⁄8 in (0.32 cm) remaining at the end.

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Cut and tie your thread. Thread your needle. Insert the needle from back to front to create a whipstitch. Repeat your stitch to finish the edge. Tie off the thread after the last stitch.


The lower you are in this food chain, the more likely it will be for you to lose the game/be eaten. The size of your cell is very important, you must pay close attention to who you try to pick a battle with.  Bigger cells have the ability to eat the smaller cells. Find a way to knock them down to size, or find out how to grow fast enough to eat them first. If you are equal to, or very close to, the size of another cell, you cannot eat each other. In Agar.io, spikes spawn throughout the entire map. Use these spikes to take down larger cells that are chasing you. Shooting out mass into these spikes with the 'W' key will make them grow to a certain point. Once they pass the point, the spike will split itself and throw it into the direction you are aiming. Successfully hitting the larger enemy and making them explode will most likely cause them to run away in fear of being eaten, thus saving yourself and giving you the opportunity to eat them and grow drastically! If you are greater than the Viruses and/or  "Green Spikes", in size, going inside of it will make you explode into mini-cells, giving everyone around you the opportunity to eat even quicker.  If you are less than or equal to the size of the spike, you will be able to "safely" hide inside of it. Although larger cells are able to eat you if they go inside of the spike, it is unlikely that they will, due to the fact that they will split in to tons of tiny cells, ultimately risking them losing the game. If you find a prey to eat, go ahead and eat it, using multiple techniques on this page. Just make sure he is considerably smaller than you.

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Understand that Agar.io is like a food chain. Take down the leaderboard! Protect yourself. Take chances.


The lowest risk option for taking out loans for plastic surgery is a simple bank loan. If you're wary about using a credit card, consider taking out a personal loan from your bank.  Bank loans have a fixed interest rate and a fixed amount of time where you have to pay. This prevents you from accruing large amounts of interest over time. A bank loan can also help your credit rating, especially if you've never taken out a loan before. Even with low interest, keep in mind interest rates on loans can still add quite a bit to the final cost. Try to ask for a secured loan if you know you can make payments on time. Depending on your financial situation and credit score, a bank might not approve a loan for cosmetic surgery. If this is the case, you can look into alternative types of loans. One such type is an unsecured medical loan.  Unsecured medical loans are usually brokered through third parties. Your doctor may offer to act as a third party to help you get an unsecured medical loan. This is a good option if you have a low credit score and are having trouble securing money through other means.  Interest rates on these types of loans can be quite high. You also might need a co-signer and if you fail to make payments your negligence will affect the co-signer's credit rating. Always read fine print when taking out a loan of this type. If you have any questions, consult an attorney. If you have a 401K you can withdraw up to 50% of the balance. Repayments are automatically deducted from your paycheck. While this allows you to avoid interest rates and prevents you from missing payments, this can affect your taxes. You might lose certain tax benefits or have to pay double taxes for some costs. Talk to an accountant before taking money out of your 401K. If you're a home owner, a home equity loan can help pay for cosmetic surgery. These loans use your house as leverage and the amounts are based on your current mortgage payments.  As mortgage rates are at historic lows, this can be very affordable for homeowners. It is...

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Take out a bank loan. Look into unsecured medical loans. Use your 401K. Take out a home equity loan.


The lowest width of a septum piercing ring is usually a 16 grams (0.56 oz) ring. Choosing the smallest size will help make the ring look less obvious. Avoid rings with diamantes because they will stand out when they catch the light. Removing your piercing before it has healed is a bad idea as it increases the likelihood of the piercing getting infected or closing over. A bruised or swollen nose will catch people's attention and also slow the healing process. Once you remove the ring you will find it hard to get it back in as the wound will be painful. This will not hide the fact that you have a piercing but will cover the area temporarily. This can be useful in work and sporting situations.  Sports tape or fabric plasters both work well when trimmed down to an appropriate size. You will need to remove the tape each day in order to clean the piercing. Gently squirt saline solution around both sides of the piercing each day. Rinse the area with water afterward to stop the salt from drying out your skin.  Avoid moving the piercing too much while cleaning it as this can cause irritation. Looking after your piercing well will allow you to hide it much more effectively in the long run. The area will become very noticeable if it gets infected and swollen.

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Choose the thinnest and most discreet piercing ring. Keep your septum piercing in for at least 6-8 weeks. Cover the piercing with a small piece of skin-colored tape. Clean your piercing each day with saline solution.


The magnesium bar is a really remarkable camping or survival tool. Magnesium is an incredibly flammable material, and in certain circumstances ignited magnesium has known to reach temperatures of over 5,000 °F (2,760 °C). Obviously, something that burns with this intensity can rapidly create a powerful fire.  If you are using a knife, try to use the back of the blade if you can; you don't want to damage the knife edge, and you are also not trying to cut slivers out of the bar. You want small flakes that will ignite easily. It can be difficult to determine the quantity of magnesium necessary to start a fire. Too little and you won't succeed in starting a fire; too much and you'll have a 5000 degree fireball in your face. That said, it might be good to start small and then, only if that fails, add more scrapings. Usually one side of these magnesium bars contains a flint strip. Scrape that with your knife to create a spark.  The quantity of spark will be determined by the amount of force applied, the speed of the strike, and the angle of attack (degree at which the blade runs along the flint). Do not stab or slash at the flint. Drag the blade across the flint or, if you prefer, drag the flint over the edge of the knife while keeping the blade steady. The latter method may be safer. If the kindling immediately ignites and catches fire, congratulations. If it instead smokes and smolders, you may need to gently blow onto the kindling until embers ignite into proper flames. Use larger branches after the fire has become established. Watch it closely to make sure it does not burn out of control or sparks do not spread to nearby fuel sources. Make sure you douse the fire in water and stir the ashes until you are sure all embers are put out.

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Scrape the magnesium bar. Strike the flint to create spark. Encourage the development of a flame. Maintain the fire. Extinguish the fire before you leave.


The main base of your wings will be composed of paper plates. You'll need a pack of plates or around 20 plates. It's a good idea to have a couple extra plates around in case you make a mistake. You can use whatever color you want. You can also use plastic plates. You'll additionally need:  A marker or pencil Scissors Ribbon Glue (Hot glue gun or crafting glue) Each piece should be around 23 inches (58 cm), or however long they need to be to slip comfortably over the wearer's arms and shoulders. Use a gold ribbon or an ornate ribbon to add to the presentation.

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Gather your supplies. Cut two long pieces of ribbon.


The main cause of chafing is usually friction. To lubricate your skin, scoop up a chunk of petroleum jelly and rub it directly into your skin. This will keep your skin from rubbing against anything else while you’re out and about. It will also help repair your skin by protecting the pores from irritation.  You can use shea butter or coconut oil instead of petroleum jelly if you prefer. You may need to reapply the butter or oil every couple of hours, though. Petroleum jelly is great because it tends to keep skin lubricated for a longer time by trapping moisture in. Petroleum jelly isn’t completely natural, but there isn’t really anything in it that will cause your skin harm. The vast majority of the ingredients are from natural sources, though. Pick up an organic cream or lotion with zinc oxide in it to help your skin heal. Rub a quarter-sized dollop directly into your skin, which will protect your skin by filling in the pores. It is highly effective at repairing chafing. However, it’s not the best lubricant, so you’re better off waiting to apply the zinc oxide until you get home. Zinc oxide is one of the most common ingredients used to treat dermatitis, eczema, acne, and other skin conditions. If your chafing has moved from irritating to painful, grab some aloe vera. Rub a pea-sized drop of aloe vera directly into your skin using smooth, circular motions. The menthol in aloe vera will soothe the pain from the sensitive skin. Reapply the aloe vera whenever you feel the pain returning. Typically, the effects of aloe vera wear off after 1-2 hours.

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Rub some petroleum jelly into the skin to reduce friction. Use a cream or lotion with zinc oxide to repair the skin. Apply aloe vera to the skin to minimize pain if necessary.


The main characteristic of compulsive hoarding disorder is difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions, leading to a cluttered and sometimes uninhabitable house. These items may include almost anything, such as clothing, newspapers, junk mail, toys, books, garbage, or extra napkins from a restaurant.  People who have compulsive hoarding disorder can have items cluttered everywhere, from the counter-tops to tables and sinks, stoves, stairways, and beds.  This can result in some rooms or areas of the room being unusable, such as not being able to cook in the kitchen. People who have compulsive hoarding disorder may also start to hoard items in garages, cars, and yards once space in the house runs out. With so much clutter, it can be hard for people who have compulsive hoarding disorder to clean. More than that, their drive to collect items and distress about throwing things out can create unsanitary conditions in the home. This is another giveaway that something is wrong.  People who have compulsive hoarding disorder may let old food and trash build up. It may start to rot and cause foul odors in the home. Food in the refrigerator may also be spoiled or expired, because the owner does not want to get rid of it. Some people who have compulsive hoarding disorder may also actively collect trash or other unsanitary objects. They may let newspapers, magazines, and junk mail pile up, as well. Lack of organization is common in people who have compulsive hoarding disorder. Collections can be large but are not normally cluttered and DO NOT impair one’s living conditions. While collectors look for single kinds of items like coins and stamps and then arrange and carefully organize these items, people who hoard do not organize items in this way. People who have compulsive hoarding disorder may acquire all sorts of things – many seemingly useless – and have trouble organizing them. This is called “underinclusion,” a pattern of thinking that interferes with grouping similar items together. For example, a person who...

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Look for cluttered living spaces. Watch for unsanitary conditions. Note a lack of organization. Keep an eye out for animals.


The main components of any home tattoo kit are needles and ink. Only use tattoo needles that haven't been used. Tattoo ink is the only type of ink you should use, but not always easy to find. India Ink is commonly used as calligraphy ink but is the only ink that is not tattoo ink that can be used as tattoo ink. Don't use pen or marker ink!  Home tattoo kits are the safest option, are inexpensive, and include both supplies and instructions. Find a reputable brand of tattoo ink to ensure it doesn't contain any toxic ingredients. Don't use sewing needles, straight pins, or safety pins. They are not sterile, even if they are new. It is extremely dangerous to use any of these objects to tattoo yourself. You may end up in the hospital. They don't hold the ink well and generally aren't the right type of needle. You need to be as professional as possible if you are going to do this yourself.   Don't use old needles. Don't share needles. Doing either of these will put you at serious risk for infection. Also, be sure to safely dispose of the needles when you're done. You'll need a few other things before you start putting needle to flesh. Grab some cotton thread, a cup for water, and rubbing alcohol.   Keep a non-permanent, non-toxic marker around for drawing potential tattoo ideas.  It's a good idea to keep ink caps, a shallow bowl, or saucer handy to pour India ink into. Ink caps are inexpensive and can help prevent you from wasting ink. Sterilize with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide that is 91-99%  alcohol. It's important to make sure everything you use is clean. Wash any bowls or saucers you'll be using in hot, soapy water and peroxide/rubbing alcohol, and then cover them with plastic wrap. For extra protection, wear gloves that are very well sterilized when handling any of the supplies you'll be using. Wash gloves (if using) and hands multiple times throughout the whole process. Wherever you decide to tattoo yourself, clean it with soap and warm water. Shave the hair off in the area about an inch larger than...

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Buy or assemble a home tattoo kit. Set up your station. Clean and shave your chosen area. Draw the design on your skin.


The main feast is usually held on New Year's Eve, before the holiday officially begins at midnight. There are countless traditional dishes, but some foods have special symbolism:  Jiu, a traditional hard liquor, and daikon, the Chinese radish, symbolize longevity. Red chilies mean good luck.  Rice ensures harmony. Fish, chicken, or other small animals are often served whole and cut at the table. This reminds us of our unity and prosperity. . These are filled with a variety of sweet fillings and eaten during the fifteenth day of Chinese New Year. Any type of dumpling can play a special role during Chinese New Year because of their shape, which resembles ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots. If you'd like to do more than simply order at the local Chinese restaurant, try these delicious recipes suitable for Chinese New Year:   Cook Chinese dumplings. Use generous portions of cabbage or radish to celebrate prosperity. If you like, you can hide a coin or other object in one of the dumplings for someone lucky to find.   Make your own spring rolls. Spring rolls are named after the Spring Festival, so this is an excellent time to eat them!   Serve plenty of fish. Fish are a sign of prosperity. Serve the fish whole and make enough to have leftovers -- it's good luck!  Fry your own pot stickers. Pot stickers are a type of dumpling, and any dumpling is welcome at a Chinese New Year feast.  Serve Chinese noodles in peanut sauce. Long, uncut noodles are another symbol of longevity and can be served with any sauce.  Cook shrimp with Chinese lobster sauce. This is one example of a Chinese entrée, but there are many recipes you could use, ranging from traditional Chinese cooking to Chinese American inventions.  Create decorated "tea eggs". These have no special connection with New Year, but are a unique Chinese treat that serves as decoration and appetizer at the same time.

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Learn about Chinese cooking and food traditions. Make nian gao (sticky rice cake) for the Lantern Festival Cook your own feast.


The main goal of marketing is to attract customers and keep them. However, the specific marketing goal for your business can vary, depending on your existing product’s position in the marketplace. In some cases, your product may only be a concept. Some examples of other marketing goals include:   Increasing sales. If you have an existing product or service, your marketing goal may be to simply increase sales. For example, if you currently sell to 5% of the market, you may want your marketing to help you sell to 15% of the available market.  Moving into new markets. If you have already done well with one specific market, then your marketing goal may be to generate sales in a new market. For example, if you sell products to the outdoor hiking and biking market, you may decide to move into other sports markets (football, baseball, basketball).  Regaining sales. At some point, you may start to lose business to a new competitor. If customers are considering a competitor’s product, then your marketing efforts should be to convince them to stay with your brand. Once you decide on your ultimate marketing goal, you can work on your brand equity. Even if your goal is to increase sales or enter a new market, you’ll need to review your brand equity. Your brand equity is how customers perceive your product as better than your competitors and what makes your product different.  One way that marketers build brand equity is by telling stories. Your story needs to explain the problem and why the problem is important to the customer. The problem needs to be important enough to be solved right away. Your story should offer a solution and explain how that solution solves the problem. For example, in a vacuum commercial, the person in the commercial has a vacuum that can’t clean up a large amount of dirt on a carpet. The carpet gets more and more dirty. The commercial presents a more powerful vacuum as a solution. The buyer is happy with the results. . Market research can help you to identify your best customers and that will...

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Decide on the ultimate goal of your marketing efforts. Build your brand equity (or awareness). Research the market for your product Use mail surveys to learn more about your market Conduct phone interviews. Sort your customers into groups.


The main reason why toddlers act out is because they think crying and screaming is the best way to communicate. This is leftover from infancy, when that information was probably accurate. If you want your child to feel like there are better ways to communicate, but they possibly don't have great spoken language, (learn and then) teach them baby sign language. Start as young as you possibly can, and keep it in mind for future children. Signing teaches your child to use "words", rather than crying to get what they want. Sign language does not hinder your child's ability to learn speech normally, so long as you sign and speak at the same time, but it has been proven to aid development of the language center of their brain. This will make them better with language later on in life. Another reason why children throw tantrums is because they are confused and can't cope with the negative feeling of disorientation. Avoid this understandable upset by creating an environment in which your toddler encounters relatively little surprise. Keep sleeping and eating schedules regular, as well as schedules relating to daycare or pre-school. One of the best ways to prevent behavior problems in toddlers is to give them choices. This allows them to feel independent without having to assert that independence. Give them a limited number of choices in situations where you can, and make negotiating out of those choices not an option.  For example, let them choose between peas and noodles for dinner, or rice and broccoli. If they don't want either, then just let them be hungry. Give them a choice between two shirts when they get dressed in the morning. Always make choosing sound exciting. When they are clearly getting upset, give them healthy ways to release those feelings. Like adults, simply making those feelings stop is very difficult. Teach them early on to do something productive with negative feelings.  For example, let them make angry art. Give them crayon disks and paper and tell them to make an angry picture for you. You can...

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Teach toddlers and babies sign language. Create a predictable environment. Give toddlers choices. Give them an outlet for frustration. Understand that they are children.


The main thing in your room is usually your bed. Thus, when the main thing is tidy, it will make the rest seem better. So just pull the covers over your bed and make sure the cases are on the pillows. Also it’s great if you can take everything off your bed but not necessary. Make it every morning. A small amount of time goes a long way to making the room feel tidy and encouraging a good night's sleep at the end of each day. Start with large items first, then move on to papers, etc. Follow the simple rule of "taking something out and then putting it right back". Sing the cleanup song, if you must! Putting on music can help this process go a lot faster. If your stuff starts accumulating again, just take a few minutes each day to put everything where it belongs. Take a few minutes every night before you go to bed and make sure everything is in its place or neatly put away. You should also make it a habit to make up your bed every morning before you leave the house. This can make a huge difference to how you feel, as you can't see yawning gaps of more stuff. Clean it at least once a week to keep it from getting too messy. It can be that all your papers about hobbies can go in a green folder and the green folder goes into the white binder and goes on the first shelf. Whatever works best for you, do it. As you complete a task, stop and look to see if it is correct. You don't want to not have done something correctly and start something else. So when the task is complete go on and finish cleaning. For example, your dresser is disorganized, you cleaned it all up, then check to make sure everything is in its correct spot. Is under your bed dirty? This is what you should do. Slide and remove everything from under your bed and put it in the middle of the floor. Go through the things you'll need. If you really love something, keep it but put it in an organized place. Do not keep everything like a slob, force yourself to throw it out because you won't have anymore junk. If there is food under your bed, then immediately...

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Make your bed. Pick up your stuff. Get all the clutter from around your room and put it all away neatly. Keep the room clean by vacuuming, scrubbing, washing, dusting, or whatever else you need to do to keep it presentable. Make sure all your drawers are shut, such as your dresser, night table, or desk. Try not make things look spread out, it makes it look like your room isn't as big as it is. Find storage spaces and when you do, put your things in there, but have a system. Check as you go. Clear from under the bed. Clear your desk area. Take breaks. Shine some light on things.


The main way that boxelder bugs enter homes is through cracks in walls, flooring, roofing, etc. Thus, a cheap and effective way of combating them is to make sure that all such cracks are sealed.  For homes with plaster, stucco, stone, or brick veneer exteriors, check the outside walls for significant cracks. Especially check places where different materials meet, or where horizontal and vertical surfaces meet. Use caulking suitable for outside locations and the surface you are applying it to to seal these cracks. For stone or brick veneer, do not seal the weep holes with caulk, as they allow moisture to drain. Instead, use a bug screen or other solution that is sold at your local hardware store. Boxelder bugs can easily come in through open windows without screens. If you want to have your windows open, be sure you have screens covering the entire opening area.  Make sure that all screens on windows and doors are completely sealed. Boxelder bugs can fit through very small holes (about 1/8 of an inch). Also check that there are screens on all vents, including kitchen and bathroom fans, as well as roof and soffit vents. You can use materials such as silicone, polyurethane, or copper mesh for this purpose. If using mesh, make sure there are no gaps for the bugs to fit through. You may need to research to see which caulking material is best for your specific purpose. These should be put on all doors that open to the outside. This will prevent bugs from entering underneath doors. Filling the space between the floor and the bottom of the door can be done by either attaching a door sweep to the bottom of the door or adding a threshold to the floor beneath the door.  For a door sweep, you usually attach a strip that is specially designed for this use to the bottom, inside edge of the door with screws or some form of adhesive. The length of the strip should be the same width as your door. A threshold is added by screwing it to the floor under the door. Be careful, however, because a threshold can be a tripping hazard.

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Seal any cracks into your home. Make sure screens are in place. Seal spaces where cables, wires, pipes, or any other object enters the house from outside. Install door sweeps or thresholds.


The main way to keep a fish bowl clean is to change some of the water in it. However, this process can stress or even kill the fish by disrupting the bacterial and chemical contents of the water. Follow this guide to keep your bowl contents healthy without changing the water unnecessarily often. Do also keep in mind, that round containers such as bowls have been known to stress fish out and shorten their life. Yes, they can survive in a bowl, but they will not be truly happy. :  Clean 0.5 gallon (2 liter) bowls daily, 1.5 gal. (6 L) bowls three times a week, and bowls 3 gal. (12 L) and up twice a week. Ammonia levels rise quicker than you may know it. If your bowl has a filter, then you can cycle the bowl (which might be hard considering bowls are tiny and not humane), then you can clean the bowl once a week. Don't ever clean the bowl once a month. If the bowl is big enough, then you can keep the betta fish in the bowl while you clean it and change 50% of the water. Doing that will help the betta fish to not be stressed. During the cleaning and water change, you'll remove about 20%–25% of the water in your fish bowl. The replacement water should be prepared at least 30 minutes in advance, to allow time for treatments to work. You may use tap water, distilled water, or rainwater, but be sure to follow the advice below to make it safe for your betta. Leave this out at room temperature in a clean, soap-free container while you clean the tank. Do not use rainwater in an area with acid rain. This is sold at pet stores as "dechlorination tablets" or "water conditioner," and are used to break down chlorine and other chemicals harmful to fish. Add this to the tap water, following the instructions to treat the amount of new water you are adding. This usually takes at least 30 minutes to take effect. Skip this step if using distilled water or rainwater. Aquarium salt for betta fish or goldfish can be added but is never recommended for long term use. Aquarium salt is not in fish's wild habitat, so is not recommended....

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Decide how often to clean the bowl. Choose new water. Add a dechlorinator to tap water. Add aquarium salt (optional). Check the temperature.


The main way to prevent strep throat is to avoid contact with someone you know is infected with strep throat. You should avoid any contact with that person, which means you should not touch them at all or share a close environment with them. You should also avoid touching anything that an infected person may have come into contact with. The objects could have the bacteria living on them and you might transmit it to yourself.  You should keep your distance while the infected individual completes the first 48 hours of antibiotics. After 48 hours of proper antibacterial treatment, you may resume casual contact because she is no longer contagious. The American Academy of Family Practice has done research that state that in homes with one confirmed case, there is a 43% chance of a second family or household contact contracting the bacterial infection. Be extra careful if someone in your family had strep throat and avoid contact as much as possible.  If you know someone sick with strep throat, encourage them to stay home, especially in the first few days when they are still contagious. If your kids or members of your family have it, you should keep them at home until you know they cannot infect anyone else (their fever has gone and they have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours). You should avoid going out if you have strep throat as well. You don't want to accidentally infect others at work or in public. If your children attend daycare, keep them away for a few days if a child at their daycare has strep throat. Once you know an object has been touched by someone with strep throat, you need to make sure you wash it. Because of the highly contagious and hearty nature of this bacteria, every object that has been touched is at risk of transmitting the bacteria to another host. In order to prevent this from happening, wash all the items an infected person has touched. These items include clothing, bedding, dishes (especially cups), straws, silverware, and anything else that may have been contaminated through...

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Avoid contact. Wash infected objects. Avoid sharing. Wash your hands. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.


The mainstay of treatment for a pulmonary embolism are anticoagulant (commonly known as "blood thinning") medications. The purpose of an anticoagulant medication is not to dissolve the current clot, but rather, to prevent the formation of any new clots (and to allow the current clot to dissolve with your body's natural mechanisms).  An injected anticoagulant is often given for the first five to 10 days of therapy, followed by oral (pill form) anticoagulant medications for three to six months following the pulmonary embolism. However, in some cases the anticoagulation medication will need to be lifelong. Examples of anticoagulant medications include low molecular weight heparin given by an injection under the skin (such as enoxaparin/Lovenox, or fondaparinux/Arixtra, which is a factor Xa inhibitor), unfractionated heparin given by IV injection, or oral anticoagulants given in pill form (such as rivaroxaban/Xarelto, or apixaban/Eliquis). If the clot (pulmonary embolism) is large enough to cause severe symptoms (such as extreme shortness of breath, chest pain, or even symptoms of shock), your doctor will likely recommend "thrombolytic therapy." This is when a "clot-busting" drug is given to actively dissolve the clot. This is then followed up with anticoagulation therapy. If you have "contraindications" (reasons against) being on blood thinning medications, your doctor may advise a clot filter to prevent the formation of future clots. This is typically inserted through your femoral vein (in your groin), and guided up to your inferior vena cava (the big blood vessel that feeds into the heart), where it sits. Reasons "against" anticoagulant medication (and "for" the insertion of a clot filter) include:  Recent surgery A recent stroke Significant bleeding in another area of the body, such as recent GI bleeding Catheter-directed thrombolysis may be performed to remove a blood clot from a vein or artery. In this procedure, a catheter will be inserted into an artery or vein and the images will be used to find the...

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Take an anticoagulant (blood thinning) medication. Opt for thrombolytic therapy. Have a clot filter inserted to prevent future emboli (clots). Ask about catheter-directed thrombolysis. Receive a surgical embolectomy. Determine the underlying cause.


The major factors of cost are initial price and how long you use each contact. Taking proper care of your contacts can help you save money. Doing so will ensure that you get maximum life out of weekly, monthly, or long-term contacts.  Make sure you employ proper cleaning to prevent the buildup of bacteria and protein deposits, thereby reducing the risk of eye infection and keeping your contacts comfortable for a longer period of time.  Wash your hands before handling your contacts.  Though most cleaning solutions are now advertised as no-rub, rubbing your contacts while cleaning them is much more effective at removing deposits.  Be sure to rinse your lens storage case and let it air dry between uses.  Use fresh solution each time you store your lenses to maximize its effectiveness.  Know that wearing your contacts overnight increases your risk of an eye infection eightfold and can cause them to wear out faster. While you may be tempted to wear your disposable contacts longer than recommended, doing so can increase your risk of eye infection. Even a single misuse might be enough to cause a serious, sight-threatening infection.

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Make each contact lens last longer to save money. Make sure to clean your contacts regularly. Do not wear your short-term contacts like long-term ones.


The major perk of raising chickens is that you will have a flock of egg-laying hens in under a year. The eggs your hens produce will be fresher and tastier than anything you can buy at the supermarket. Plus you can control exactly what goes into them through what you feed your hens. Eggshells can be white, brown or blue-green depending on the breed of chicken. Chickens are veritable compost factories, they will turn their feed, plants, insects and almost any kitchen scraps into a nutrient-rich garden additive through their poop. Chickens will eat almost any insect unlucky enough to cross their paths, along with mice, snakes and minnows if they get the chance. They also love pecking at fresh grass and plant shoots and will happily weed your garden for you. From adorable, chirping chicks to squawking, squabbling adolescents, to beautiful, full-feathered birds, chickens are a joy to watch. They are entertaining and lovable, each with their own distinct personality. They are also very handsome birds, some breeds with plumage to rival even their most exotic, tropical cousins. Chickens don't just provide eggs, they also provide chicken (who'd have thought it?). Hens will stop laying eggs after 3-5 years and at that point you can decide whether to keep the older hens on as pets, or turn them into stew. It may sound harsh, but that's the way of the farmyard. If you unexpectedly raise a rooster instead of a hen, you can eat it after 5-6 months. Chickens are very sociable creatures and if you raise them from chicks (or hatch them yourself) they will form a bond with you and be very loyal pets. Tame chickens will sit in your lap, feed from your hand, cluck at you in greeting and might even come when they're called.

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They lay fresh eggs. They provide compost. They provide insect control and landscaping services. They're fun to watch. They provide food. They make great pets.


The majority of Domestic beer kegs sold in the US use the American "D" system. However it is wise to confirm this with the vendor, as some imports may require a different tap system. Possible systems include:  American "D", European "S", and "U" systems The Grundy "G" system The German Slider or "A & M" systems To insure the perfect head on your beer, chill your keg before tapping. To properly chill your entire keg (and not just the bottom half):  Line your keg bucket with a plastic garbage bag. Fill the bottom of the bag with ice. Place your keg in the bag and on top of the ice. Pack more ice in the garbage bag, around the perimeter of the keg. Pull the bag up and around the keg, while packing with more ice. It helps to enlist a friend here. One to hold the bag up, around the keg, while the other friend fills the bag with ice.  Secure the bag full of ice around the keg. Let your keg sit on ice for 4-5 hours. You may need to periodically replace the ice, as it melts. Do not forget to also ice the tap system. Otherwise you will lose carbonation when your cold beer hits the warm tubing of the tap system. To properly cool your tap system put it on ice for one hour before you need it.

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Identify the type of tap. Ice your keg. Ice your tap.


The majority of VPN services are not free, and most VPNs that will allow you to download their app require you to pay for their services before doing so. Go to the "Downloads" page on the VPN service's website, select your operating system if necessary, and click the Download link. You can install the VPN by double-clicking the downloaded setup file and following the instructions; once the installation is complete, you can open the VPN by double-clicking its app icon. Enter the email address (or username) and password that you used to sign up for your VPN subscription. If your VPN service allows you to select a specific server by location, you can select the Map or Server tab and then click a location to do so. Click the "Connect" switch or button in the VPN's window to do so. Your VPN will attempt to connect to your selected server (or, if you didn't select a server, the best fit for your network). It may take your VPN a few minutes to connect. Most major VPN services, such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN, have mobile apps for iPhone and Android users:  Download the app from the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android). Open the app, then sign in with your VPN's account information. Allow the VPN any permissions it asks for. Select a server if necessary/possible, then tap the "Connect" switch or button.

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Make sure you've purchased a VPN subscription. Download the VPN's software. Install and open the VPN. Sign into your account. Select a specific location if necessary. Connect to the VPN. Try using a VPN app on mobile.


The majority of film critics are journalists who end up specializing in film writing. If you are in college, consider majoring or minoring in journalism. Otherwise, you can take a journalism class at your local community college or online. You don’t need to study journalism to become a film critic, but it’s helpful if you want to make a career out of film criticism. Try taking some film classes at your school, online, or at your local community college. Majoring or minoring in film can be helpful if you are looking to be a professional film critic. The two major routes to becoming a film critic are through the field of journalism, and through film blogging. Film critics often start film critique blogs for pleasure. A blog can be a stepping stone to a career in film criticism. Your blog will allow you to practice your writing skills and create a portfolio of your work. Don’t be shy when it comes to expressing your opinion on your blog. Your content should be high quality, but also honest and genuine. If film criticism is a hobby, you might be happy publishing your work on your film blog alone. However, if you are trying to become a professional film critic, you should send your work to newspapers, magazines, and online publications to try your hand at getting published.  While jobs with print media are becoming more scarce, digital media offers a wide range of new opportunities. Getting published is difficult, so don’t give up! It may take years of practice, so keep blogging, reading the work of other film critics, and studying film. After you have built up a portfolio with your blog and maybe even gotten a few pieces published, you can start applying for jobs as a film critic. You might be interested in freelance work, in which a business or individual hires you for a particular project. You can also apply for jobs at movie review websites and other digital and print publications.  There are many freelance job sites online. Take some time to look at the listings to see if a project interests you. This will...

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Study journalism. Take some film classes. Start a film blog. Publish your commentary. Apply for jobs as a film critic.


The majority of free, legal movies are B-movies, cult classics, and the occasional big-budget film that flopped in theaters. There isn't a way to download a free version of a movie that's still in theaters or that has recently been released without breaking the law. Go to http://www.publicdomaintorrents.info in your browser. This is the only website that has torrent files for old movies readily available without breaking any laws. On the left side of the page, click a category of film (e.g., Horror). Scroll through the available movies until you find one that you would like to download, then click it. Doing so opens the movie's page. Near the bottom of the page, you'll see several links for different file types. Typically speaking, you'll want to click the Click for Divx link, which is usually the top link. Your torrent will begin downloading. The torrent file will usually only take a few seconds to download. Its app icon resembles a white "µ" on a lime-green background. If you haven't yet installed uTorrent on your computer, install it before proceeding. It's in the upper-left corner of the uTorrent window (or the screen if you're on a Mac). A drop-down menu will appear. This option is in the File drop-down menu. A pop-up window will open. Click the torrent that you just downloaded to do so. You may first have to click the torrent's location (e.g., the "Downloads" folder) on the left side of the window. On Windows, you can scroll up or down the left side of the window to search for folders. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Your torrent's details window will open. Click … to the right of the "Save In" section in the upper-left side of the window, then click the folder (e.g., Desktop) in which you want to save the movie. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will change the folder into which the movie will be downloaded to your selected folder. This option is in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so prompts the movie file to begin downloading. This can take anywhere from a...

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Understand what is legally available for free. Open the Public Domain Torrents website. Select a category. Select a movie. Scroll down and click a download link. Open uTorrent. Click File. Click Add Torrent…. Select your torrent. Click Open. Select a movie save location. Click Select Folder. Click OK. Wait for your movie to download. Convert your movie file Play your movie. Consider using other free film resources.


The majority of junk silver is valued almost exclusively by its silver content. However, rare coins accumulate additional value. Search online for the value of your coin by referencing the date and image on the coin.  In general, coins that pre-date the 1940s have some collectors’ value. Other coins garner a collector’s value because they are a rare mint. The mint refers to where  the coin was produced and is denoted by a small letter stamped on the coin. A coin may have been produced in mass quantities at one mint, but in much smaller quantities at another mint; if your coin came from the latter, it will be worth more.  You must also pay attention to coin grading, which how you determine the quality of a coin's condition. Grading takes into account how well the coin was struck at the original mint, how well it is preserved, and how much wear and damage the coin has suffered.  Examples of rare coins include the Kennedy Silver Half Dollars and the Morgan or Peace Dollars. However, newer coins, like the Kennedy Silver Dollar, need to be in excellent physical condition to retain collectors’ value. The silver content of most 1965 U.S. specie is proportional to its denomination. For example, a half-dollar has precisely double the silver content of a quarter. Therefore, the first step in determining the total silver content is to add up the face value of every coin in your collection. Do not include nickels or pennies, which were not made from silver, with rare exceptions like 1942-1945 war nickels. Pricing these, however, can be complicated and so they should also be excluded from your calculation. A dollar's worth of 90-percent-silver coins would originally have contained 0.723 troy ounces of silver. However, because old coins are worn, silver dealers generally calculate on an average weight of 0.715 troy ounces per dollar.  A troy ounce is a unit of measurement that is common when weighing precious metals. One troy ounce is equal to 31.103 grams or 1.097 ounces. Because half-dollars circulated less they will...

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Confirm that your junk silver coins have no numismatic value. Calculate the sum of your coins' face values. Multiply the total face value of your collection by 0.715 to calculate the quantity of silver.


The majority of people who travel internationally do so via airplane. If you're planning on flying, and want to bring your dog with you, there are a variety of considerations you need to make.  Your dog can travel in the cabin with you or underneath the airplane as cargo. Your pet is considered extra baggage and you will be charged according to the weight, including the pet's crate. On most airlines, your dog can only be taken as a carry on if his crate fits under the seat in front of you.  Different airplanes have different rules on shipping dogs. Some airlines might not allow dogs on board at all, regardless of breed and weight, so check with your airline to make sure your dog is allowed on the flight and you follow all protocol correctly. Most airlines do require that pets come with health certificates, no older than 10 days.  Some dangerous breeds, such as pitbulls, are restricted from traveling on certain airlines or from being imported into certain states. Check this information with the airline if you think there's a risk that your dog's breed may a be an issue. Acquire a travel crate. The airline requires the crate to be sufficiently large for the dog to be able to stand up inside and turn around. If taking your dog with you via airplane is too inconvenient, or if your airline will not accommodate your dog, hiring a pet relocation service is another option. This can be quite costly, but might be worth the investment if typical airline shipping is not an option.  Start talking to an agency well before your move. All regulations regarding international transportation must be adhered to by the relocation service and they need adequate time to plan. Two to three months in advance is the best way to assure your pet arrives in the US in time. Pricing varies, but is dependent on far more than just the weight of the dog. Other factors include the weight of the crate, the distance of the journey, the level of difficulty that comes with following regulations, and any other arrangements necessary to the dog's...

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Make accommodations if you're flying. Consider a pet relocation service. Prepare your pet for travel.


The majority of pet sitting businesses focus on dogs and cats, and this is where the majority of your revenue will come from. Decide if you will pet sit out of your home, at the homes of your clients, or both.  Keep in mind that as a pet sitter you will have irregular hours that include nights and weekends. Consider if you will offer to stay at the homes of clients, or just visit at scheduled hours to take care of their pets. You clients may also want other basic services, such as bringing in the mail and watering plants at their homes while they are out of town. You must really love and care about animals if you want to be a successful pet sitter. It is not a business to start just for the money. You will be responsible for taking care of animals that some people consider as their children, so treat the responsibility with care! Contact your local business licensing offices and inquire about necessary business licenses and permits for a pet sitting business in your area. Complete all the required paperwork and pay the fees to make your business legal.  You can do a quick online search to find local business licensing offices and their contact info. Start by searching for your local Chamber of Commerce; they usually take care of many business licensing needs. If you want to offer boarding services for pets at your home, the amount of paperwork you need to complete will be higher. You can enlist the help of a business attorney to assist you with all the legal parts of creating a business. You’ll definitely want to have liability insurance for yourself, and insurance in case anything happens to animals while they are in your care. Look for insurance that covers animals’ medical costs if an accident happens, or repair costs if a clients’ home gets damaged in some way due to an incident. Search online or in a phonebook to find an insurance company that offers liability and bonding insurance for pet sitters in your area. You will need to choose if you will charge by hour, by day, or by job.  Prices will vary based...

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Decide what types of pets you will sit and where to provide the services. Check licensing requirements in your area and get any necessary permits. Buy the correct type of business liability insurance. Decide what payment methods you will accept and create a payment structure. Get all the necessary equipment to get started. Name your business.


The majority of running clothes come in very bright colors in order to make you more visible on the road. While these colors may be pretty, they might not always be the most flattering for your skin tone. For example, if you have a warm, dark complexion, you might look fantastic in neon hues, while dark colors might look dull against your skin. If you're fair-skinned, you might look best in darker jewel tones.  For safety reasons, it's a good idea to have at least one article of clothing that stands out, either because it is very brightly and boldly colored, or just because it is a lighter color, such as white or lavender. Skin tone matching matters most around your face. Your skin tone is less important on your torso or limbs. Bright safety colors will work fine for your leggings or shorts, for instance. Running in an old pair of worn-out shoes can be painful, and those old shoes probably don’t look that great anymore. If you want to look good (and be comfortable) while running, you should invest in a good pair of running shoes. It is probably a good idea to choose the shoes in a more neutral color so that they won’t clash with your different running outfits.  You could also try to purchase all of your running clothing in the same colors. This way, you can also purchase the shoes to match your outfits. Don’t forget socks! Many running stores sell socks specifically made for running. These socks help keep your feet cool and comfortable. If you want to look good while running, opt for ankle socks that won’t show too much above the top of your shoe. Running in a pair of worn out shorts or a pair of baggy sweatpants will not help you look good. Therefore, you should look for running pants or shorts that are tight and stretchy. Not only will they help keep you cooler by wicking away sweat, they will also make you look good.  If you are self-conscious about your legs and know you won’t feel comfortable wearing skin-tight clothing, then look for running pants that are a bit looser. However, avoid pants that are too...

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Choose colors that flatter your skin tone. Buy a pair of high-quality running shoes. Wear running tights. Choose a fitted top. Wear a high-quality sports bra if you are a woman. Consider sports underwear. Wear sunglasses. Make sure that your outfit goes well together.