A good rule of thumb is that if you aren’t using it, turn it off. This goes for lights, televisions, computers, printers, video game consoles and so on.  Use a power strip to control multiple items with the flip of a single switch. You can plug all of your devices into one power source. This is especially useful for computers and entertainment system setups. When you're done, simply turn the power strip off with the switch.  If you find that you have a hard time remembering to turn your devices and appliances off, try picking up an outlet timer at your local hardware store or online for as little as $5.00. Set the timer to turn off at the same time each day. Leaving devices such as laptops, desktop computers, mixer-grinders, ovens, TVs etc., plugged in can use "phantom" energy. Many devices and appliances simply stay on standby or enter a sleep mode when they are turned off. These items still draw electricity when they are in this state. This is especially important if you go on vacation, and for items that you do not anticipate using within the next 36 hours. Set your systems to a slightly lower or higher temperature than it is outside, when you can. This makes it so your systems don’t have to work as hard. Plus, the warmer the heat, the more money it costs; and the same goes for your air conditioner—the colder the air, the more money you spend.  When the winter is too cold to set your thermostat just above the outside temperature, set it at the lowest temperature that is comfortable for your family. During hot summer weather, set your thermostat at the highest temperature that is comfortable for your family. For example, you might set it at 78 °F (26 °C). Although you might not feel cool, it's far better than 90 °F (32 °C)! Use a fan or natural ventilation as often as you can to keep cool when it is hot outside. Wear extra layers and use a blanket to stay warm when it is cold outside. LED light bulbs do cost more than conventional light bulbs, but the benefits outweigh the cost. They use 25-85% less energy,...

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Turn off electric items when they are not in use to save energy. Unplug devices whenever possible to limit the flow of electricity. Adjust the temperature settings in your house. Switch to LED light bulbs in as many lights as you can. Trade in your electric dryer for a good old-fashioned clothesline. Measure the energy your devices use, with the help of a kilowatt meter.


A good rule of thumb is to feed your goldfish no more than he can eat in about one to two minutes. Goldfish can literally eat themselves to death, so you need to be very careful that you do not need overfeed your goldfish. Feeding him up to three times a day should be sufficient. Grab just enough food that you can easily pinch between your thumb and index finger. This is about the amount of food that you should feed your goldfish. With the many different types of goldfish food that are available, you will need to know the proper way to prepare each type of food. This will lessen the likelihood that your goldfish will experience digestive upset after eating.  Pre-soak flakes to prevent your goldfish from swallowing air bubbles when he eats the flakes; swallowing air bubbles can lead to swim bladder problems and constipation. To pre-soak the flakes, dip them in the tank water a few times before fully placing them in the water. Feed them one to two times a week. Pre-soak pellets for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are about twice their original size. Place a small amount of tank water in another container and place the pellets in this container. After they have softened up and increased in size, add them to the tank. Feed the pellets two to three times a week. Pre-soak freeze-dried food in a small container of tank water to prevent digestive upset.  Completely thaw frozen foods before adding them to your goldfish’s tank. Place the food in your refrigerator for the thawing process. Peel, chop, and soften fruits and vegetables. Boiling is a good way to soften vegetables.  Fruits and vegetables can be given as occasional treats. Thoroughly rinse live food if you find it yourself in the environment. Rinsing earthworms with water will help to remove the dirt and potential disease-causing organisms that may be in the dirt. To feed worms, cut them into small pieces before putting them in your goldfish's tank; you could even try placing the small pieces on a toothpick and feeding them to your fish that way. Feed the...

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Feed your goldfish small amounts multiple times a day. Know the proper way to prepare each type of food. Observe your fish when you feed him. Devise a feeding plan if you’ll be traveling.


A good rule of thumb is to feed your pigs roughly 7 pounds of food for every 30 pounds of body weight. Piglets, for instance, may only need about 1-2.5 lbs (0.5-1 kg) of creep feed per day, while a full-sized hog might eat anywhere from 15-50 lbs (6.8-23 kg)!  Pregnant and lactating sows typically need an extra 0.5kg of feed per day to be able to nourish their unborn litter or produce milk for their young.  It’s generally better to give your pigs too much food than not enough. As mentioned, they’ll stop eating when they’re no longer hungry. Do some research on the specific nutritional needs of the pigs you’re raising to get a better idea of exactly how much of what to feed them. Automatic feeders refill themselves continually as their contents are depleted. This can make feeding less of a chore for busy or forgetful farmers. And since pigs instinctively know when to stop eating, you won’t have to worry about overfeeding them accidentally.  Automatic feeders can be used to dispense grains, pellets, meal, or any type of dry feed.  Look for feeders with separate troughs to make sure your pigs are getting enough to eat and aren’t being forced to fight over food. Whenever you feed your pigs something that comes out of the still or stove, portion it out into individual servings in a large trough. That way, you can make sure they’re only eating a predetermined amount. Using a separate trough will also eliminate the need to dirty up or risk contaminating your main feeder. Only serve as much leftover table food as your pigs can eat at one time. Anything left behind will quickly spoil and become a health risk. It’s important to make sure your pigs’ feeder or trough stays well-stocked when they’re young and their growth is most rapid. Once they reach their full size, a single large, balanced feeding a day should be enough to keep them healthy and satisfied.  If possible, provide your pigs with a fenced-in field or pasture where they can graze between feedings. If it’s not possible for your pigs to graze, stick to...

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Determine how much food your pigs need to grow. Invest in an automatic feeder for hassle-free feeding. Use a trough to serve table scraps and distilling grains. Feed your pigs once or twice a day.


A good running hill will be fairly steep and at least 40 yards long. Unless you know of such a place (and its length) off the top of your head, you’ll probably want to drive around in your car and check out some nearby places.  If you don’t have a car, then take a walk around the area or ride the bus if one is available. Depending on the hill you choose, you may need to consider traffic flow, availability of sidewalks or berms (if running on the road), lighting, foliage, and the general safety of the area that you will be running in. As with any athletic activity, it’s important to be aware of the conditions and plan your attire appropriately, including whether to running shoes or cross-trainers. Jog for 2–4 minutes on a flat area near the hill. If you really prefer it, however, you can do a light jog up and back down the hill to get your body ready for the sprinting workout. Even though you’ll be sprinting up the hill, you’ll want to do your stretching on flat ground so as not to over-tire yourself. Dynamic stretches are performed while walking, and you can help prevent injury if you do a limited number of these before beginning your sprinting workout. Aim to spend about 5–10 minutes stretching before doing hill sprints. Some particularly good stretches for this type of workout are high knees, butt kicks, and toy soldiers. Stretch until you feel energized—not fatigued. You can increase with each sprint, but only by about 10%. If you’re new to sprinting, or not in great shape, you may want to wait until the third or fourth session to go all-out on any of your sprints. Walking down the hill will give your body time to recuperate between sprints. If you still feel too fatigued after getting to the bottom of the hill, walk on flat ground for another 15–30 seconds before beginning the next sprint. Steeper hills require shorter strides and vice versa. It is important to pay attention to your running form so that you avoid injury.  Don’t stare at the ground! Hold your chin at the normal level and keep your eyes...

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Find a good hill. Warm up by jogging. Do dynamic stretches on a flat area. Run your first sprint at between 50-70% intensity. Rest between sprints. Watch your form. Take it easy the first time out. Cool down on flat ground. Do 1-2 sessions a week.


A good salesperson can spot a customer drifting throughout the store, unsure of what he or she wants want, a mile off. Look intent in your clothing options, like you know exactly what to choose from. If a salesperson approaches you, don’t say anything that opens yourself up to an unwanted sales pitch. For example, don’t use the phrase, “I’m not sure…” if he or she ask you what you’re looking for. The salesperson will jump at the opportunity to make suggestions, and before you know it he or she is piling clothes in your hands. ” This will be in response to the most common question: “can I help you find something?” The good news is that this question makes it fairly easy for you to shut down the impending sales pitch. The answer you’ll politely give is no – you can’t help me find something. Try saying short abrupt phrases, like “no thanks,” or “I’m good.” Being curt sends the message that you don’t want to start a conversation. After giving a quick “no thanks” to his or her offer to help you shop, turn away and keep browsing. This may feel a little unfriendly, but it is a universal cue that you want to shop alone. After all, you don’t need to be friends with this person, and you probably won’t interact with him or her outside the store. A great way to get a salesperson to leave you alone in a store is making it clear he or she won’t make a sale. Tell him or her you are just looking today, but will think about coming back to buy something later. The salesperson should wander off if it seems his or her time will be wasted pitching to you.  Say, for example: “I’m just looking today, but I think I will need to get a new pair of running shoes in the next month.” A little white lie is fine in this situation. For example, say that payday is in a couple days. If you’re comfortable with it, just look at him or her with a look of exasperation, or sigh. Persistent salespeople don’t want to be around unpleasant people either, so you can up the ante on his or her behavior if you want. If the salesperson just won’t leave you...

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Don’t appear uncertain. Tell him or her you’re “just looking around. Use somewhat unfriendly body language. Say you’re shopping for another day. Be open about your annoyance. Leave the store if necessary.


A good strategist knows how to work smarter and not harder. One way to work smart is to work your way through big projects by tackling smaller, manageable parts. This helps you beat excess stress and fend off procrastination. Plus, as you complete each part, you gain a greater sense of self-efficacy and confidence in your abilities.  Look at the project as a whole and decide how it can be divided into several steps. What should be done first? Second? Third? Create an action plan that allows you to complete each section in a logical order. Once every section is complete, review the project in its entirety before submitting. An effective strategist knows that continual growth requires taking a step back and reassessing one's methods. It also means seeking feedback from others. Getting input from others brings awareness to what's working or not working. It also reinforces the idea that success is a team effort.  Be specific in your request. Ask, "How do you suggest I handle this task?" or "How do you think I can improve my client relationships?"  Whether you agree or disagree with the response, paraphrase the feedback so that the person knows you received it (e.g. "So, you're saying I need to..."). Then, thank the person for his input. It can be very effective to seek input from a range of sources--superiors and subordinates alike. Good strategists are highly impactful leaders. One technique that helps you to maximize that effectiveness is delegation. When you are tackling a difficult project in which a team member has the skills to assist, reach out for help. This strategy can greatly improve your performance and productivity.  Delegation is an effective strategy because it enables those who are properly suited for specific tasks to handle them accordingly. That way you are not wasting time trying to retrain or learn new skills that someone on your team already has. Another reason to delegate is to give other team members a chance to learn tasks that you do repeatedly, and, therefore, have already mastered....

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Break large tasks down. Seek input regularly. Learn to delegate. Surround yourself with effective people.


A good tagline can sometimes pique the interest of people who may not otherwise match you. By crafting a unique, thoughtful, or interesting tagline, you might lure in people who would otherwise pass you by.  Be honest about who you are and what you like, and include some specific detail that might be interesting. Try to sum up everything in a line: "Outdoors lover, Columbia graduate, writer, and into the finer things in life." Avoid being dishonest. Unless you go sailing a couple of times a month, don’t say that you sail all the time. Don’t use overtly sexual references. By completing your profile in full, you’ll give potential matches the minimum amount of information they need to assess you. At the same time, Tinder may sort incomplete profiles down to the bottom of the swipe list.  People might pass you by if you skip the bio section. Use this as an opportunity to give readers a glimpse into who you are. For example, if you volunteer at animal shelters on the weekend and work as a whitewater rafting guide during the summer, let people know. Make sure to fill in your education qualification. This is important, even if you don’t have a degree from Harvard Business School. It gives people – and Tinder – a sense of your experiences. Just as not having any info in your bio will hurt you, having too much text will also hurt you. By providing too much, you’ll provide potential matches with information that might lead them to move on.  Tinder has a 500-word limit. Try to come in well under that limit. Anywhere between 100 and 300 words is ideal. Only use as many words as you need to describe yourself and give others a sense of who you are. Your description of yourself might be as simple as "I'm an introvert who enjoys the arts, classical music, and the outdoors." Avoid long words or wordy or run-on sentences. While it may be beneficial to provide insight into your personality, you’ll likely lose matches if you share too much information. Ultimately, less is often better when you’re trying to get matches with...

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Craft a good tagline. Complete your profile in full. Reduce your text, if you need to. Avoid sharing too much. Rewrite your text if you appear too into yourself. Add humor.


A good teacher can give you detailed feedback and advice on how to improve your voice. Aim for someone with classical training, as a classically-trained teacher is likely to have experience with a variety of styles. Listen to the way they handle their breath, volume, articulation, control, vocal habits, and resonance. If you’re particularly fond of their style, see if you can replicate it. Replicating someone’s style is a great way of learning to sing, because it forces you to try things you might not normally try when singing. Pay attention to how they breathe and support the notes with their breath. Note their posture and body language. Watch the way they use their lips to shape the sounds and words that they are singing. Think about why you dislike a certain singer or speaker. What do they do differently from the ones you like? Are they doing something wrong or is it just not your style? It is amazing what a good sound engineer can accomplish during a recording session. If you really like an artist's recordings, try to figure out how much is real and how much is engineered before you decide that "you can never sound as good as that!" Ask those whose voice you like what they are doing to get that sound. Most will be flattered and pleased to share this information with you.

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Find a good, professional teacher. Listen closely to professional singers and speakers. Watch professional singers and speakers. Don’t ignore professionals you dislike. Compare the way an artist sounds in a live performance to their recordings. Go to open mics and other local music events.


A good time to ask for an iPod is near a birthday or Christmas or another holiday. If you do ask for one around those times, don't ask for a lot. Your iPod will be your "big" present.  If your parents have been arguing or talking a lot about money, it is not a good time to ask for an iPod. Wait until you stop hearing those kinds of conversations. Don't stress that you need the iPod immediately. Instead say, “I know that maybe I can't get this immediately, so I was thinking that I could wait for a few months, or until my birthday.” If you can ask when you can have a long discussion, your results will be better than if you ask when your parents are rushed or irritated.  Car rides are a good time to ask, since your parents will be sitting for a long time. If you spend time doing chores together, like washing dishes, your parents might be able to spend more time talking to you. If your parents say that the iPod is too expensive, they may not be able to afford it. Wait a few months, and try to save up some money before asking again.   Do not whine or complain that everyone else has an iPod.  Instead, revisit previous steps, and try to demonstrate why having the iPod would be useful to you. If your parents turn you down without much explanation, do not be too aggressive. Wait a month or so, and then casually bring up the reasons that you would like an iPod again. If your parents seem like they might say yes, but have some reservations, make sure that they know how responsible you will be.  Let them know that you will not be distracted while your parents want you to be paying attention to them. Say, “I won't let the iPod distract me from what is important. I won't use the iPod when you're talking to me either.” Make sure they know that your schoolwork won't suffer either.  Say, “I know that you might be worried that I won't pay attention in class.  I really only want the iPod for my down time, or when I'm waiting for the bus.  I won't use it during school.”

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Find a good time to ask. Ask in a good place. Be reasonable. Set ground rules.


A good time to sow is early autumn, to catch the warm soil. Sow to a depth of about  two to three times the seed's width (or follow the packet instructions). Legume seeds are the best choice - look for alfalfa, clover or lupins.  Generally good seeds for green manure crops: Alfalfa, cereal rye, agricultural mustard and Banner fava beans.  Specialized seeds: Alsike clover (for very deficient soils); fodder radish (for deep nutrient retrieval and a huge amount of green manure); wooly pod vetch (hardy, good in dry and drought or for poor soils); foul maddummas beans (good with heat).  Food producing seeds that double as green manure: Barley, oats, hard red spring wheat, etc.  Seeds suitable for cool season sowing: Fenugreek, fava bean, oats, lupin, woolly pod vetch and subclover.  Seeds suitable for warm season sowing: Millet (French white or Japanese), mung bean, buckwheat, cowpea, lablab and soybean. This may depend on the seed or your preference for working through the area when ploughing (plowing) it back into the soil. If broadcasting, don't toss all the seeds at once; toss with care, then keep some seed back to infill gaps. Firm down the soil. (If wished, tamp down with a flat board, to remove air spaces in the soil). Then water thoroughly.

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Sow seed across the area chosen, in either late autumn (fall) or early winter. Choose to either plant in rows or broadcast (spread) the seeds. Rake the seeds into the soil.


A good training plan will indicate exactly how you will accomplish your goals. You should indicate how long training will last, how many sessions will occur, and what will happen during each session. Make sure that the steps align with your specific and broad objectives.  Create a training topic outline. When conducting training on productivity software, for example, your topics may include creating files, formatting text, copying and pasting text and saving files.  Break down the topics into specific titles. For example, formatting text might be divided up into 3 separate lessons: formatting fonts, paragraphs and tables. Include in your training plan a list of lessons complete with lesson objectives, specific activities and assessment plans, which may include pre- and post-tests, class discussions, or group activities. Figure out the length of each lesson. Determine whether you will need additional materials or resources for the individual lessons.  Determine the best training modality. You might deliver the training via online files, video conferencing, in person instruction or audio files. Choose the method based on the objective. For example, software navigation may be best taught in person or via video, whereas delivering information about safety procedures may be adequately communicated through web-based files. Engage participants to engage in the training activity. Puzzles, problem-solving exercises, questions, and writing activities are ways to keep trainees focused on tasks. Participation can help the trainees more effectively absorb the material. Accommodate a variety of learning styles. Watching video demonstrations, listening to audio and participating in hands-on exercises are ways to diversity activities. In your plan, offer specifics about all of the methods you will use in training. For example, if you plan to use a variety of modalities, such as Skype and in-person sessions, make that clear from the outset. It is also useful to explain your objectives for using a variety of methods.  For...

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Plan necessary steps. Design lessons. Outline the training structure. Establish a time frame. Create a section for training prep.


A good walking stick starts with a good piece of wood, of course.  The size, shape, sturdiness, and age of the wood all contribute to the quality of a potential walking stick.  A good walking stick usually starts as a fairly straight piece of wood that is approximately one to two inches in diameter.  Look for a piece of wood that is as tall as your armpit (usually in the 55-65 inch range); you can trim it to length later.  Hardwoods tend to make the most manageable and sturdiest walking sticks.  Good options include maple, alder, cherry, aspen, and sassafras, among others.  Look for fresh hardwood, but never cut from a live tree to make a walking stick.  Enjoy nature, don’t damage it.  If you look around a bit, you will find a suitable stick that is still fresh but no longer living.  Avoid sticks with holes or other evidence of insect activity.  The stick may be weakened by insect boring, or you may unwittingly transport bugs into your home. If you are making the walking stick for your own use, stand the stick on the ground and hold it in front of you as you would when walking, with your arm bent comfortably at the elbow (roughly at a right angle).  Mark the stick about two inches above the top of your hand (or more if you intend to add a decorative top carving, for instance), and cut it to length with your saw of choice.  (Note:  Children or those unfamiliar with using saws should seek assistance.  Power saws can take a finger in an instant, and hand saws can easily cause deep cuts as well.)  If you want to size a stick for someone else before locating it, have him hold a broom out in front of him as described above.  Measure the height from the floor to a few inches above the top of his hand.  Take a tape measure or string cut to length with you on your walking stick search.  If you are making walking sticks for sale or to give to undetermined recipients, remember that the 55-65 inch range is a good general starting point for stick length. You can leave the bark on if you wish, but most people prefer the...

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Find a good stick. Trim it to length. Whittle off the bark. Let your stick dry.


A good way of cleansing your emotional state is by exerting yourself physically. You don't need to go to the gym.  Simply do a quick weightless exercise:  10 reps of push-ups 30 reps of crunches 20 jumping jacks Rest for five minutes and repeat One of the most therapeutic activities you can do to yourself is to go out on a run.  Getting your cardiovascular system going will help clear some of your scary thoughts. Run outside! Spending time in nature lowers your anxiety, as well as your tendency to dwell on your thoughts. This activity should help you twice as much.  You are surrounding yourself with people and exerting yourself physically. Try whatever sport you like to play with your friends, whether it's football, soccer, basketball, or whatever.

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Practice a light exercise. Go for a run. Play a sport with friends.


A good way to approach this is to not let it be a big, terrifying ordeal. Remember that, even if your parents don't agree yet, marijuana is completely legal in some states, has never caused an overdose, and is non-addictive. It doesn't have to be a big deal. So keep the conversation light from the opening lines onward to prevent them from thinking they should be worried:  "I wanted to talk to you guys about something before you find out, and I know that I can trust you to listen." "This isn't a big deal, but I wanted to let you guys know that I smoke marijuana occasionally." "I know you guys trust me to make good decisions, and I just wanted to talk to you a bit about my decision to smoke marijuana. Did you know that the National Cancer Society promotes the fact that marijuana kills cancer cells? Marijuana has been used to successfully treat insomnia, glaucoma, chronic pain, slow Alzheimer's, reduce and control seizures, and increase creativity. Like most plants in the world, marijuana has surprising medical benefits we are only now discovering. Because marijuana research is relatively new, new studies are coming out all of the time. Google "marijuana studies" every now and then to get more concrete evidence for your discussion if needed. Marijuana has been maligned for years not because it is dangerous, but because it is misunderstood. However, new studies are showing that marijuana has very few negative side-effects, and no long-term health issues arise from chronic usage other than a slight disposition towards gum disease. Be ready with these facts, and the articles to back them up to head off any worries of "health effects." There are almost no known cases of marijuana attributed deaths in the world and has no known effect on mortality rates. If you take marijuana purely for recreational enjoyment, then it may seem more difficult to convince your parents that weed is okay. But, when compared to other "acceptable" leisure-time substances, like alcohol and tobacco, marijuana is far safer. It is also...

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Begin by letting them know you smoke, and then telling them why it is important to you. Point out the demonstrably positive effects of marijuana as medicine. Enlighten them about the surprising lack of long-term consequences. Remind them that alcohol and tobacco are far more dangerous and dependent. Point to ways in which marijuana does not impede your life or success. Show them that marijuana is very rarely addictive. Illustrate the marijuana isn't just about smoking joints anymore. Let them ask questions, speak, and get their opinions out.


A good way to begin seeing auras is to practice sensing them.  That means paying attention to how you feel in someone's presence.  Take a deep breath, exhale and then focus on the physical sensations in your body and your gut reaction.  Ask yourself how being around the person makes you feel--serene?  jumpy?  agitated?  Think about what color you would attach to this person. As your abilities are enhanced, sensing and seeing auras will become easier. Our peripheral vision is less damaged than the central part of our retina and has healthier photosensitive cells.   Also, since we've trained our central vision to be used in certain ways over the years, it can be difficult to call on it now to see in this new way of viewing auras.  One simple exercise you can do is to practice concentrating on one spot for 30-60 seconds. This will increase your sensitivity to light. Doing some training with bright, primary colors can help you develop the ability to see auras.  Cover a book in blue or red paper and stand it upright on a table several feet away from you.  Be sure the wall behind the book is white or neutral and the light in the room is soft but not dim.  Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, relax and then open your eyes and look at the book.  Don't focus on the book, instead look a little to the side and past it.  After a while, you'll see a pale narrow aura coming from the book that will change to a bright yellow or green as you hold your soft focus.   When you get comfortable with looking at one book, try covering several books with different color paper and looking at them.   As you get better at seeing colors, work your way up using plants, animals and then people.     It's okay to blink normally and quickly while doing this exercise. The aura may disappear for a second when you do, but it will reappear quickly if you stay relaxed and hold your focus.     Keep practicing to get used to the way your eyes must maintain that steady, un-focus.  Don't strain your eyes or tense your eyes or forehead. Have a...

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Start by sensing. Develop your peripheral vision. Tune in to colors. Learn how to see. Practice on yourself.


A good way to eliminate negative energy is to exercise vigorously. Exercise not only helps us to feel healthy, but it also helps us expel any excess or even negative energy that could be dragging us down or making us anxious. Consider:   Going for a run until you are tired. The distance of such a run might vary. Depending on your age and health, it could be from 1 to 10 miles. Run until you’re tired, but not until you’re exhausted and about to pass out. Make sure you get a good sweat going. Work out in the gym. Pick any exercise you prefer. Just make sure your exercise regimen gets your heart pumping and your sweat flowing. Consider dancing. You could dance ritually (as part of spiritual or religious worship) or just for fun. Many people see hot water as a way to dissipate negative energy and refresh and reinvigorate yourself. To do this, pick one of several approaches to cleanse yourself with hot water or steam. Consider:  Taking a really hot shower. Don’t burn yourself, though. Enjoying the relaxing and cleaning experience of a sauna. Taking a hot bath. A hot bath will help you relax and will aid in relinquishing negative energy. Accompanying your sauna, hot shower, or hot bath with pleasant scents, candles, and relaxing music. Practicing breathing exercises can help clear negative energy. By doing breathing exercises, you will not only increase the level of oxygen in your system, but you can also improve your mood and increase your energy level. As a result, breathing exercises are a great way to dissipate negative energy.  Inhale deeply as you count to ten. Hold your breath for five to ten seconds. Exhale for ten seconds. Repeat as needed.

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Exercise vigorously. Clear negativity with hot water. Breathe deeply.


A good way to examine beliefs of a church is to read the particular church's Statement of Faith, a list of basic beliefs and compare it to others.  There are many Christian denominations, including Anglican, Assembly of God (and other Pentecostal denominations), Baptist, Christian (denomination), Churches of Christ, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Orthodox (Eastern, Greek, Russian), Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and United Church of Christ. There are other Protestant groups, with some called "nondenominational", "not affiliated with (____)" or "independent (____)" churches of one kind or another.  Although all Christians share belief in Jesus Christ, each denomination has its own unique emphases on certain teachings, traditions, customs, and beliefs. Different groups form consensus on understandings of different doctrines about The Sacraments, The Triune God (versus Arian Belief concerning God), pastor, order of services, offices of bishop, presbyter, deacon, and such, marriage, healing, prophesies, praying to saints, speaking unknown tongues, formalities, rituals, written prayers, or informality, pray as the Spirit of God gives utterance, etc. It is wise to research organizations very carefully and thoroughly before you get involved with them too deeply. Some people have had negative experiences because they rushed into a group too quickly before finding out all about it. Don't let yourself be rushed into a commitment to a group until you feel comfortable. Beware falling under the sway of religious cult leaders who won't respect your right to make your own decisions or who try to control your life in a manipulative manner. He or she may help you find all the answers to the questions you need to know. Find a church near you, or one that you like. Go to that church and talk to the pastor or priest, attend church services or mass whenever you can, and visit this Church any day of the week that your soul calls you to.

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Take the time to learn the teachings and practices of the churches you choose to visit and feel free to ask questions. Find a pastor or priest, to help you. Choose a Church to fellowship and to follow Christ.


A good way to gauge whether you're actually being pulled over is to determine whether you've broken any laws. There are many traffic laws, and those laws may vary somewhat from state to state, but generally speaking there are some basic laws that you will recognize if you've broken them.  Exceeding the posted speed limit by five or more miles per hour is usually sufficient cause for an officer to pull you over. Changing lanes without signaling, making an illegal u-turn, crossing a double-yellow line, or swerving and driving erratically are all sufficient reasons to be pulled over. If you're driving at night or in inclement weather (in some states) without your headlights on, or if you have a burned-out bulb in your headlights, tail lights, or turn signals, you may also be pulled over by an officer. If you haven't done anything wrong and a vehicle is attempting to pull you over, especially at night and/or in a remote area, you should be cautious and keep your guard up. If you feel unsafe pulling over in an unlit or remote area, you should not pull over yet. However, you'll need to signal to the individual that you are actually going to pull over. Otherwise you could be charged with evading the police, should it turn out to be an actual police officer.  Immediately put your four-way hazard lights on. Turn on the dome light inside your vehicle so the officer can see you clearly and know that you're not reaching for a weapon. When you do pull over, keep your hands where the officer can see them and avoid any sudden or unnecessary movements.  Slow down to a very low speed. Don't drive so slow that you'd hold up traffic (if other cars are around) or cause an accident, but enough to let the officer know that you're not trying to flee. Look for a well-lit or public area to pull over. Stopping on the side of the road in a remote area can be very dangerous if the individual is not a real police officer. Once you've pulled over, you'll need to take steps to protect yourself during the exchange. If the individual is...

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Assess whether you've broken any traffic laws. Signal that you're looking for a place to pull over. Stay safe inside the vehicle.


A good way to get over shyness is to be comfortable with your dancing. Practicing in a room filled with friends or family might be intimidating, so look for an empty room. This could be your bedroom, living room when nobody is home, or a dance studio that is not being used. Look for a room that is not filled with furniture or junk. If you can’t find one, try to temporarily move things around to make space. This gives you the chance to see what you look like while dancing and get comfortable with that image. It also gives you an opportunity to see what changes you’d like to make to your moves to improve them. A full length mirror is ideal, though a smaller mirror will do. It may feel uncomfortable to see yourself dance in a mirror at first, but it will feel more comfortable over time. It’s easiest to dance to music you really enjoy. If the music you enjoy is difficult to dance to, put on something with a beat that inspires movement. It is also an option to put on music that is likely to be played at places you would be dancing, like at a school dance or club. Close your eyes, feel the beat and rhythm, and move in a way that feels natural to you. Try dancing to a wide variety of music to practice variety in your dancing. Watch dance steps from clips on the internet, on T.V. shows, or movies. Only watch first to take in the way the dancers are moving, interacting with each other, and carrying themselves. Look at what the dancers are doing to project confidence in their movements, like facial expressions and posture. Once you have watched the clip a few times, try to replicate the way the dancers move. You don’t have to do the exact steps the dancers are doing. Just try to move in a similar way. You will grow more comfortable with your dancing the more you practice. Keep improving them until you feel confident, and you can do them without thinking about it. Take a few minutes out of every day or every few days to dance. Keep it fun and light as you practice. It shouldn’t feel like a chore. To help with practicing...

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Choose an empty room to practice in. Dance in front of a mirror. Choose your favorite music. Watch dance clips. Practice often.


A good way to prevent texting and driving is to turn your phone off. This helps you not hear any text or social media notifications, or see the screen light up when you get a text. If you don’t see any new messages, you won’t be tempted to look at them or respond. As soon as you stop, you can turn the phone back on. If you are on a long car ride, you can pull off the road every hour or so to check your messages if you need to check them. If you don’t want to turn your phone off completely, turn it to silent. Even on silent you can see when you have a message. Just make sure you put the phone face down so you can’t see it light up with a new message and be tempted. If you want to leave your phone ringer on, you can silence your text message notifications. If you want to keep your phone on, you can try to place it in a spot where you cannot reach it while driving. This helps keep your phone unavailable so you cannot be tempted to sneak a peak. Try placing it in the trunk, glove box, behind your seat, or in your console. If you do this, make sure you will not want to reach to these inconvenient places while driving. Trying to grab something out of reach can cause an accident. To avoid a situation where you realize you need to send a very important text, take a moment before you start the car to send any texts you need to. If you will not be able to wait to read the reply, send the text after your trip. You should also plug your destination in your GPS and pull up any playlists you want to listen to before you start the car. This is also very distracting while you drive. If you are in the car with someone, ask them to read you any texts you receive. You can also ask them to respond to the texts. This allows you to respond while driving without texting yourself. You should only let the person on your phone if you trust them and don’t mind them reading your text conversation.

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Turn your phone off. Put your phone on silent. Place the phone in a location you cannot reach. Send texts before you drive. Get someone to text for you.


A good way to show that you are a good person to do business with is to act responsibly and honestly. That is, always deliver on your promises by delivering results as promised and on time. Always be punctual for meetings and calls. On the other side, avoid gossiping about business associates to others. Ambition refers to an innate drive to succeed, and every successful businessman has it. Developing ambition will not only provide you with the passion and drive to work hard and become successful, but it will also make you appear more confident. Think of an image of how you want your life to be in an ideal world. What does it look like? Are you a CEO? Are you giving presentations to hundreds of people? Are you driving a nice car? Having a clear image of what you want your life to look like can provide direction and motivation to create that image. A successful businessman is not simply a dreamer, but someone who can bring ideas to reality and ultimately make money. Being able to take an idea or a vision, and turn it into a series of specific goals is an essential business skill and key part of being a businessman. Make sure your goals are all SMART. That is to say Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. If your goal is to become a high-level manager, start with the attainable goal of becoming supervisor of your team within two years, for example. Business is all about relationships, and networking is the best way to find a new job, meet new customers, get to know supervisors, or form new business relationships that can enhance your career. Networking is an essential business skill.  When networking, avoid "being false". People avoid those who are "on the make". Be a giver, not a taker. With networking practice makes perfect. A good tip to initiate conversations is to simply to approach individuals or groups and ask simple opening questions such as "What bring you here?" or even a simple, "How are you?" Listening is as important as talking. It not only allows you to get to know the person...

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Demonstrate responsibility. Demonstrate clear ambition. Set specific, clear goals. Practice networking. Practice time management.


A good way to start taking stock of your current situation and find mental peace is to start a journal. Journaling is an effective way to guide yourself through introspection and find out what might be keeping you from mental peace. When you write in your journal, include your thoughts and feelings about your everyday life. To help you find peace, think about what means most to you and what keeps you present and happy in the moment, such as wisdom or creativity. To help find what matters to you and go towards mental peace, give yourself journal topics such as gratitude, intention, or meaning. Mindfulness can bring you mental peace by bringing your awareness to the present. Your mental peace can be disrupted by worrying about the future or being crippled by and stuck in the past. Mindfulness means being aware of your present thoughts, surroundings, and feelings without placing judgment on them. Mindfulness can also decrease your stress level and blood pressure, which can help produce a sense of calm throughout your body. Practicing mindfulness can also help you manage your emotions and adapt to stressful or difficult situations.  The practice of mindfulness allows you to create new neural connections and physically alter your brain’s structure, which can help you adapt your way of thinking to promote mental peace.  To try a mindfulness exercise, sit comfortably and focus on your breath. While you breathe, take stock of what your are perceiving through your five sense. Your mind may wander, but try to gently bring your awareness back to the present and what’s around you. . It may be hard to gain mental peace if you still suffer because of events from your past. Past traumatic events that are causing you emotional turmoil will certainly make you feel as though you are never at peace. Past events can include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, traumatic events, or dismissive or neglectful home environments. All of these types of events can leave you with guilt, shame, fear, or depression. For these kinds of...

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Start a journal. Practice mindfulness. Heal from the past


A good way to stop your dog from killing squirrels is to keep them out of your yard in the first place. That will be a win-win situation for your dog and the squirrel! Remove food, such as acorns, from your yard that would be attractive to squirrels.  Rake up any nuts and berries, and remove any leftover food (human or pet).  Bird feeders are very enticing for squirrels, so it would be a good idea to remove them from your yard. If that is not practical, replace the birdseed with something that squirrels do not like, such as safflower. Another way to keep squirrels out of your yard is to limit their access. If your trees have long branches, cut the branches so squirrels cannot use them as launching pads onto your roof or into your yard. Squirrels can leap about 10 feet, so cut the limbs such that the distance between the tree and your yard is more than 10 feet. If the squirrels keep finding a way into your yard, try to make your yard more undesirable to them. For example, bury orange or lemon rinds just beneath the soil in your garden to repel the squirrels. You can also sprinkle some garlic powder or cayenne pepper in the soil just before your plants bloom to keep squirrels away.  Certain plants, such as the Crown Imperial flower, can be deterrents to squirrels.  You could also spray commercially available squirrel repellent in your yard. If all else fails, squirrels will definitely dislike being the unwitting victims of a sudden burst of water. Place the sprinklers in areas where squirrels tend to frequent in your yard, like the garden. It probably won’t take long for squirrels to avoid your yard almost entirely. If squirrels continue to frequent your yard, or if you do not have the time to implement your own squirrel-removal strategies, consider contacting a professional company to do the job. It may cost anywhere from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars, depending on the extent of the squirrel problem.

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Remove food sources. Keep your tree limbs short. Make your garden undesirable to squirrels. Install a motion-activated sprinkler in your yard. Contact a professional animal removal service.


A good wing trim will allow your bird to exercise the pectorals, or wing-flapping muscles, and will give it some coasting ability. Your bird shouldn't fall like a rock when it tries to fly, since landing on its chest can kill a heavier bird. Always trim less rather than more until you see how your bird adjusts. Heavier parrots like African Greys should be clipped less severely, while most cockatoos should be clipped more. Also decide on a day to be "Clipping Day," and mark it on your calendar each month. This should be the day you inspect the parrot’s feathers — they might not be long enough to clip. Then you would mark another date in the future to see (one week, two weeks ahead) if the parrot’s feathers are long enough. Make sure that you are doing the trim as you are supposed to. Your vet will be able to give you suggestions if he or she believes you haven’t mastered trimming your parrot’s wings.

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Cut according to the bird's weight and strength. Check your bird's feathers monthly, clipping when necessary. Check in with your veterinarian.


A good woman possesses the ability to be honest about herself and other people. She is likely to be the person telling you the truth in a tough situation in a sympathetic way. A good person does not judge others quickly or freely. Whether you learn this from a religion or a sense of personal morality, open-mindedness and delay of judgment will make you exemplary. Being empathetic allows you to imagine how another person is feeling during a given situation. People who are empathetic are more likely to understand people’s emotions and give selflessly. A good person is good because she chooses not to be bad or evil. This means that she knows the difference and makes choices that support a principled way of life. A good person is respectful of others. The respect is usually returned.

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Be honest. Don’t judge. Strive for empathy. Believe in a moral compass. Show respect.


A graph of a function is a visual representation of the values of x and y that are solutions to a given equation. The graph may consist of individual points, a straight line, a curved line, or even some closed figures like a circle or an ellipse. Any point that lies on the line could be a solution to the equation.  For example, a simple equation like y=2x{\displaystyle y=2x} will have infinite solutions. Written in pairs of (x,y), some possible solutions are (1,2), (2,4), (3,6), or any pair of numbers in which the second number is double the first. Plotting these points on the x,y coordinate plane will show a continuous straight line that appears as a diagonal that goes upward from left to right. To see more samples of this type of graph, you may want to review Graph Linear Equations. A graph of a quadratic equation is one that has an exponent of 2, such as y=x2+2x−1{\displaystyle y=x^{2}+2x-1}. Some sample solutions are (-1,-2), (0,-1), (1,1), (2,7). If you plot these points, and others, you will find the graph of a parabola, which is a u-shaped curve. To review this type of graph, you can look at Graph a Quadratic Equation. If you need more help reviewing how to graph functions, read Graph a Function or Graph a Rational Function. An asymptote is a straight line that generally serves as a kind of boundary for the graph of a function. An asymptote can be vertical, horizontal, or on any angle. The asymptote represents values that are not solutions to the equation, but could be a limit of solutions. For example, consider the equation y=1x{\displaystyle y={\frac {1}{x}}}. If you begin at the value x=3 and count down to select some solutions for this equation, you will get solutions of (3, 1/3), (2, 1/2), and (1,1). If you continue counting down, the next value for x would be 0, but this would create the fraction y=1/0. Because division by 0 is undefined, this cannot be a solution to the function. Therefore, the value of x=0 is a vertical asymptote for this equation. Conventionally, when you are plotting the...

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Review the meaning of a graph. Recognize asymptotes. Graph vertical asymptotes with a dotted line.


A gray or cream color with a tie is better for daytime weddings, while a darker color suit is better for nighttime. If you can't get access to a suit, then at minimum you should wear casual business attire with a blazer/sports jacket and dress pants.

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Wear a 2 piece suit. Wear dress shoes and dress pants. If accessible, a tie should be worn.


A great example of pattern mixing is pairing stripes with flowers. You can also try a neutral print, such as pinstripes, with a specific print, such as sailboats or dolphins. If you want something more subtle, try matching prints, such as blue roses and blue scrolls. If you don't want to be so bold, try pairing solids and patterns. A floral tunic over solid leggings would look cute, and vice versa! Leggings will give you a very simple silhouette—even more so if you are pairing them with a fitted top. You can make your outfit look more interesting by breaking up the silhouette with a jacket or cardigan. Here are some ideas for you:  Pair leggings with a tank top and a loose-fitting tunic or cardigan. Cinch your waist with a wide belt for a more fitted look.  Pair bold leggings with a lacy/crochet shirt and a denim jack/chambray shirt. Complete the look with suede booties.  For a sporty look, layer a solid-colored workout hoodie over a comfortable shirt. Pair them with leggings in an interesting pattern and some colorful sneakers. If you feel like your top isn't covering enough, consider wearing a lace extender under it. This would look lovely with a romantic, flowing tunic. If the weather is too cool for flowing tunics, you can wear the extender under a cardigan or sweater instead. A lace extender is a tube of fabric that you wear around your waist or hips, depending on how long your shirt is. It has lace attached to the bottom, which will extend past the hem of your top, making it appear longer. Roll the leggings up a few times on each leg. Try to make the cuff as smooth and flat as possible. Pair the outfit with some flats and a loose, flowing shirt to complete the outfit. If the weather is cooler, pair them with a dress-like tunic and booties.  The wider you make the cuff, the bolder the look will be. How high up you cuff your leggings is up to you. Anywhere between your mid and lower calf would look great, however. Pull your hair up first, so that it is off of your back and neck. Fold the leggings in half...

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Mix-and-match patterns to create contrast. Layer on jackets or cardigans to create a more interesting silhouette. Add a romantic touch and lengthen tops with lace extenders. Cuff the leggings if you want to shorten them. Wear them as a head wrap instead.


A great facial skin toner will prevent skin from sagging, meaning your face (and jaw) looking their tightest. Any buildup of excess dead skin flakes will rob your face of its natural vibrance and definition, so it's necessary to keep all of that under control if you're wanting a truly chiselled jawline. Aim to get an astringent toner, as these tend to be the best when it comes to skin tightening. Collagen is the active ingredient in the skin that keeps the skin tight. Some cleansers and toners encourage collagen production in your skin, so it's recommended you do some research when it comes to buying products. Collagen-specific medical injections are also available, but the unnatural side effects make it hard to recommend as anything but a last-ditch option. If you use makeup, you can emphasize the look of your jaw subtly via cosmetics. There are a few ways to do this; if you're not so used to using makeup, getting the effect right may take a few tries before you succeed. These techniques should be kept slight and subtle; this way, the human eye won't notice anything's been done to tweak your jaw's appearance.  Contouring your cheek and jaw with a light bronzer will make your jawline more eye-catching. Apply it lightly in a downward motion, one or two shades darker than your natural skin tone.  Highlighting your jawline lightly will emphasize its shape. Add a two inch line directly above your jawline. This will improve your jaw's visual definition.  Taking a little bit of bronzer and dusting it along your jaw and neck will blend the above cosmetic effects. Be light with your application here; you just want to make it so that the contouring is blended a little better. As with virtually every other facial feature, surgeries are available to those who really want a quick fix. Digestive molecules are injected directly into the area you want to target, and burn down the excess fat, all the while encouraging positive collagen growth. Talk to a doctor if surgery sounds like something you might be interested in. If...

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Use a good skin toner. Use collagen-enhancing products on your skin. Accent your jaw with cosmetics. Consider surgical liposuction.


A great natural way to freshen up your garbage disposal and leave your kitchen smelling great is to grind up a handful of citrus peels. Any citrus fruit will do -- orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime. The citric acid in the peels will clean the blades and eliminate odors. Afterwards, add some spice, rosemary oil, or lavender oil for an even fresher scent. Baking soda and vinegar make a great odor-busting combo. Sprinkle half a cup of baking soda into the drain, then gently pour a cup of white vinegar on top. The mixture will fizzle and bubble. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse it down with very hot or boiling water, with the garbage disposal running. Bleach is very effective at killing germs and will quickly freshen up your drain., however you don't want to use too much of it as it can also harden any grease in your disposal unit, making it difficult to remove.  Dilute a tablespoon of liquid chlorine bleach in a gallon of water and slowly pour it into your garbage disposal. Allow the bleach to sit there for a minute or two, then turn on the hot water tap and leave it running for several minutes to flush away the bleach. Borax is a safe and natural cleaning product which will effectively clean the garbage disposal and minimize odors. Simply put 3 or 4 tablespoon of Borax into the garbage disposal and allow to sit for about an hour. Then flush away with very hot or boiling water.

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Use citrus fruit peels. Use baking soda and vinegar. Rinse with a little bleach. Use Borax.


A great picture or piece of artwork can be a source of pride, but it can also be a source of headaches if it simply won't stay put on the wall. Save yourself the hair-pulling that comes from constantly re-adjusting and re-hanging problem pictures by installing your picture right the first time. If you do, you'll also feel the savings in your wallet - when a picture falls out of the wall, the wall or picture can easily be damaged. For a detailed guide to picture-hanging, see our guide on hanging pictures professionally.  When hanging  anything  on your wall, it's best to place the nail in the stud - the sturdy piece of wood supporting the wall. For heavier pictures or pieces of art, this can be a  necessity.  However, because studs are only an inch or two thick and fairly spaced-out, they're often not exactly where you want  to hang a picture. For dainty and medium-weight pictures, you can get away with hanging in the space between studs. Whether you're hanging pictures off a stud or the drywall in between studs, drive the nail into the wall at a steep angle - 45 degrees or more. Doing this provides a much sturdier hold than a nail that's perpendicular to the wall - the are of contact between the nail and the wall is greater and the lever action of the picture on the nail is reduced. For many pictures, a single nail will suffice. However, there is more than one way to hang a picture. A variety of hooks, anchors, and other products exist for the express purpose of mounting art on your wall. Some items you might consider are:  Drywall hooks - small metal hooks designed to easily punch through drywall, providing a firm hold without a stud. Heavy-duty wall anchors - a small plastic sheath is installed into the stud using a drill, then a screw (supporting your art) is driven into the sheath. For heavier items. Toggle bolts - special screws with metal "wings" that open when they're driven into a wall, providing extra grip and hold. Adhesive hanging strips - sticky adhesive patches that attach to the back of your...

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Hang your pictures securely. Invest in alternate hanging options. Avoid crookedness.


A great resume is the first step to finding the perfect position, and a zoo keeper resume should highlight your experience, references, and education.  Resumes should be written in a legible font that is modern is appearance. Avoid flowery, cursive choices and write in font size 10 or 12.  While resumes should be relatively simple, tasteful colors, graphics, and borders can help you stand out of the pile. Try a monogram of your initials in the top corner or different colored fonts for the headers. Don't go for overly flashy fonts. Stick to dark blues and purples, colors that are easy to read.  Include only the information that's relevant to the job you're applying for. A zoo does not need to know that you tended bar in college to make rent, but they will want to hear about how you volunteered at a local dairy farm on weekends during your senior year.  Write in reverse chronological order. Start with your most recent experiences and work backwards. A good rule of thumb is that your best experience should be "above the fold." This refers to what you see on the front half of a folded paper. In other words, stack your most relevant work towards the top.  Ask someone else to look over your resume, like a professor, former employer, friend, or family member. Not only can they offer suggested for tweaking the order and format, they can proofread for you. Many people become blind to their own typos when working on a document for a long time. The job search can be overwhelming and many people do not know where to look. Have a strategy plan for finding positions.  The American Association of Zoo Keepers is probably your best option to start. They have a comprehensive list of openings in AAZK accredited zoos that is updated year round. Browse their list to see what is available and apply to any positions relevant to your skill set. Talk to previous employers. If you interned or volunteered at a zoo, you should contact them and ask about openings. Even if they have nothing at the moment, if they know you're looking they...

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Write your resume. Know where to find jobs. Be flexible in your search.


A great source of vitamins A, C, and K, kale is recognized as one of the healthiest vegetables.  It is also has more protein than most greens with 4 grams of protein in just one cup.  While it’s a bit unconventional, kale can be a great base for your salad. An excellent source of vitamin C, cabbage also has more protein than some other leafy greens. Cabbage (particularly savoy cabbage) also makes a nice salad.  One cup of cabbage contains 1 gram of protein. This popular green will also add a little more protein than iceberg lettuce. It contains 0.86 grams of protein in one cup.  In addition, it is flavorful and a good source of vitamins A and C. One of the most common types of greens used in salads, this type of lettuce provides a nice crunch as well as nutrients.  One cup of this green is high in vitamin A and folate and contains 0.37 grams of protein.

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Try kale. Use cabbage. Make a spinach salad. Use red and green leaf and romaine lettuce.


A great time to start your stretches is right after you’ve worked out, when your muscles are still warm. You can also simply do some light aerobic exercise for five to ten minutes to loosen and warm up your muscles. Jog, do some jumping jacks, or go for a quick bike ride. Starting in a downward dog pose to maintain a good flow, step one foot forward between your hands. Slowly lower your back leg until it reaches the ground, keeping your front foot over your ankle. When you’re ready, slowly shift your hands onto your thighs and straighten. Hold the pose for five deep breaths, then switch legs and repeat. To do a downward dog pose, stand and bend from your waist towards the floor, then extend your legs back into a plank position. Push your hips up into an upside-down V pose, letting your heels fall towards the floor. From your low lunge position, flex your front foot and let your front knee fall out to the side, staying about a foot in the air. Your back knee should still be resting on the ground. Hold the pose for thirty seconds, bringing your forearms to the mat for a deeper stretch if you’re more flexible. Switch legs after 30 seconds. From your lizard pose, slide your front foot across your body, keeping it resting on the floor as you do so. Let your front knee fall all the way to the floor, or as far as is comfortable. Lean down onto your elbows and hold for 30 seconds, then switch legs. From a low lunge position, lengthen both of your legs and lift your hips up. Your legs will both be straight and one will be in front of the other. Slide your back heel so that your toes are pointing away from your body, while keeping your hips facing forward. Bend your upper body from the waist and reach towards the floor to feel a stretch in your hamstrings. Hold this pose for at least five breaths, then repeat on the other side. Sit with your legs straight out in front of you and lean forward from your hips. Stretch your arms toward your feet as far as feels comfortable in your legs and back. Don’t worry if you can’t...

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Exercise lightly to loosen up your muscles. Step into a low lunge. Go into a lizard pose. Sink into a pigeon pose if you’re more flexible. Try a single-leg bend to stretch your hamstrings. Go into a seated forward fold. Do a runner’s lunge. Open your hips with the butterfly pose. Get into the frog pose for a more intense hip stretch. Go through your stretching routine three to four times a week.


A great way to end a conversation is to wrap things up with a positive comment. You can thank the speaker for his or her time, dropping the hint that you now need to exit the conversation.  When things seems to be going on a bit too long, wait for the speaker to finish his or her sentence. Then, smile and say something like, "I'm so glad that we had the time to talk" or "Thanks very much for you time."  In the event the speaker does not take the hint, say something like, "Well, thanks again, but I really have to get going." Most people will not question a vague excuse and allow you to get on your way. A good way to push a conversation towards its natural end is to return to the conversation's original purpose. This can help bring the conversation full circle, allowing you to exit gracefully without seeming rude.  Almost every conversation has some purpose, whether its something specific, like making plans, or something vague, like sharing anecdotes from the weekend. By looping back to the conversation's beginning, you can force it towards a natural conclusion.  Wait for the speaker to stop talking. Then, make a comment about the original purpose of the conversation, indicating the conversation has accomplished that purpose and can now end. This could be something like, "Thanks for that tip. I will definitely try that next time I'm doing laundry" or "Nice to hear you had a great weekend." You can then offer a few closing lines, like, "I'll see you around" and make your exit. In a given situation, you may be presented with a natural transition to end a conversation. If you're in a bar, the music may suddenly become loud, allowing you to offer an apologetic smile and exit. If you're at a conference or networking event, a speaker may begin talking. If you anticipate there may be a natural conversation-ender coming up, you may want to wait for that. This can prevent you from looking as if you want to back out of a conversation early. Conversations have natural ebbs and flows. You may both be conversing gracefully...

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End with a positive comment. Return to the original purpose of the conversation. Look for a natural transition. Wait for a lull in conversation to leave. Make future plans.


A great way to further develop your leadership skills, is to take on more advanced roles at work. Whether you're a part-time or full-time employee, there are always ways in which you can take on more responsibility.  Speak with your manager about opportunities for taking on more of a leadership role. You may be able to be involved with training others or planning events within the organization. In the corporate world there are often set tracks to becoming a manager. Be honest with your supervisor and let them know your intentions. Ask them for advice and the steps you need to take in order to move up to a more senior position. Outside of work, there are many opportunities to lead through the organizations you're involved in.  Perhaps you're involved in a Home Owners Association. Volunteer to be president or, if it's election based, run for president and get others to vote for you. Schools are often looking for PTA presidents, so even if you're not involved in an organization, inquire at your child's school to see if you can be on the board. Being the president of an organization will help to improve upon your communication likability and listening skills. Even if there isn't a specific organization dedicated to community service projects, find a cause that you're passionate about and rally others to support you. It could be something as simple as creating a trash day where you recruit neighbors to help you pick up trash in the neighborhood. Lead the efforts by recruiting volunteers, organizing who should purchase what and designating specific cleaning areas. This will help you to improve upon decision making skills and leading with confidence.

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Take on advanced roles at work. Volunteer to be president of organizations you're involved with. Organize a community service project in your community.


A great way to get an idea for your avatar is to examine the community that you are posting in. Many people use an avatar that relates to the community in some way, and helps identify their interests. For example, if you post in gaming forums, consider using an image of your favorite video game character. If you post on car forums, choose an image of your favorite make and model. Nearly all forums require you to create a unique username, and many people base their avatar off of their username. This helps create a visual connection with your username, as people will quickly be able to tell who's posting. For example, if you chose the name of your favorite comic book hero, you can use an image of that character as your avatar. If your username is "HorseRider", then you might want to choose an image of a horse. Everyone acts differently online than they do in real life. Take your online persona into account when designing your avatar. Your avatar should be a reflection of who you are in that community. For example, if you've taken the time to cultivate a zany personality, your avatar should probably be off-the-wall and random.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Examine the community. Look at your forum name. Consider your online persona.


A great way to get your name out there is to attend Michael Jackson conventions. People may be impressed by you, and hire you for future gigs. Make sure to network when you are at them by talking to as many people as you can.  Take photo opportunities with fans and post them to social media. Take any available opportunities to perform at these conventions. The Sunburst convention in Florida brings together a multitude of celebrity impersonators.  In June, 2015 Jackson's mother held a tribute convention with a dancing competition with a prize of $5,000. One way you can make money as a Michael Jackson impersonator is to participate in celebrity look-alike competitions. People can make a living by impersonating celebrities if they participate in competitions regularly. Celebrity impersonators can make anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars for a single gig at a live show. You can participate at corporate events, grand openings, birthday parties, and concerts.  If you’re good at dancing and singing it will be easier to land gigs. Look online for potential gigs near you. A great way to build a platform for a fan base is to be active on popular social media networks like tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Post photos of yourself in your Michael Jackson attire to gain the attention of people online. You may even be able to get booked for a gig through social media.  Make sure to reply to positive comments and stay away from arguing with people online. Make sure to post appropriate content and stay in character when posting videos or images. One way to get your impersonation talents out to the world is to create content on Youtube that features your Michael Jackson skills. Create videos that showcase your dancing or singing skills, and make sure to look like Michael when you do it.  You can monetize your videos to earn money for views. Make sure to update your channel with new content so you fan base has something to come back for.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Attend Michael Jackson conventions. Participate in celebrity look-alike competitions. Book performance gigs at live shows. Network with fans through social media. Create a YouTube channel and upload your impersonation videos.


A great way to help illustrate a certain concept is to use analogies. One popular analogy to explain SEO is the library analogy. Most people are familiar with how libraries work; children and teenagers often have to use libraries to obtain sources and information for their school projects and reports. Using your client and his or her website in your library analogy might help your client make the connections. It will also help keep him or her engaged. Compare your client's website to a book on a familiar subject, preferably one that has something to do with his or her website. Try to use a variation of the website's name as the title, and a variation of your client's name as the author. For example:  If your client's name is Bob McBob, and Bob's Window Cleaning is the name of his website, use Window Cleaning by Bob Windowman as your fictional book. Window cleaning is something that your client can relate to, which will help keep him engaged. While you are at it, compare your client's competitors' websites to other books in the library on the same topic. So Wendy's Windows could become a book called Wonderfully Clean Windows by Wendy Wonders. The two ways someone can find your client's website is by either typing the URL into the address bar directly, or by typing in keywords into the search bar of a reputable search engine. Similarly, the two ways someone can find a book in a library is by either finding the book on the shelf, or by typing keywords into the library's computer. For example:  Bob McBob specializes in cleaning windows on multistory buildings. To find his website, someone could go to a reputable search engine, and type in words such as "window cleaning" and "multistory" and the city or suburb that Bob McBob has his business in.  Window Cleaning by Bob Windowman happens to have an entire chapter on cleaning windows on multistory buildings. Someone could find his book by going to the library computer and search the catalog using the terms "window cleaning" and "multistory" or "skyscrapers." If a...

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Use the library analogy. Take your client and his or her website into consideration. Compare your client's website to a book. Compare finding a website to finding a book. Compare your client's website to a missing book. Compare links to good book reviews.


A great way to improve your confidence and begin to feel pretty is to take a little bit of time every day to say something positive about yourself. You can set an alarm for the same time to remind you, or even just practice saying something positive every time you think something negative about yourself. Try saying something like “My eye color is beautiful” or “I did a great job putting together this outfit today” or “I did great on that algebra test.” If you ignore or shut down other people’s compliments, they’ll think you don’t want to hear anything good about yourself. When somebody says something good about you, resist the urge to say something like “No, you’re wrong.” Instead, say “Thank you! That really means a lot to me.” You are a unique individual, and nobody has the same life and the same circumstances as you. Don’t worry too much about what other people are doing or what they have that you don’t. If you start to compare yourself to others, tell yourself that you’re a different person and you have your own set of positive qualities. A great way to build confidence is to branch out and try new things every chance you get. It doesn’t have to be anything huge--it can be as easy as wearing a new hat or taking a different route to school. Make a goal to try something new every single day.  If you usually wear dark or neutral-colored clothes, try wearing a bright blue top one day. Join a new club at school. Order something different at your favorite restaurant. Selfies are a great way to boost your confidence. Spend some time snapping a few dozen photos of yourself. Look through them and pick out the one you like the best. You don’t have to post it, but you can still decorate it with a filter or sticker. It’s totally normal to hate some of your selfies! Even supermodels have outtakes they don’t want anyone to see. It’s normal for it to take awhile to start feeling confident. If you’re trying to improve your confidence but aren't feeling it yet, try faking confidence! It sounds silly, but if you act...

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Say something positive about yourself every day. Learn to accept compliments. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Try something new every day. Take more selfies. Act confident even if you don’t feel it.


A great way to practice this move is to start by sitting down in a chair. Make sure you use one without wheels. With both feet on the ground and back straight, slowly raise your heels off the ground and onto your toes.  Hold on to either side of the chair with both hands for more stability in the beginning. If available, a short stool would work as well. Once your confidence has been built a little and you feel comfortable, practice the same move standing. A good place to practice this for the first time would be in a gym or studio where you have access to a stable barre. With the proper shoes on, face the barre and hold on with both hands. Slightly bend your knees and hop onto your toes.  Initially, only hold the toe stand for a second or two. Find your rhythm and balance. If your ankles feel shaky, stop immediately and take a break. You want to avoid injuries. Perhaps you are at home and needing a way to practice. Consider using the kitchen counter. While you can face the counter and hang on with both hands like using the barre, consider adding a level of difficulty by holding on with one hand. Once comfortable with the motion, barely hold on to the counter top. Maybe only keep one or two fingers on the surface.

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A grill will give you a charred finish to the steak, while a sturdy frying pan will provide the most even cooking surface. Many chefs suggest either a non-stick pan or a cast-iron pan. The non-stick will allow you to use less oil, while the cast-iron pan has the most even cooking temperature. (15ml) of oil into the pan. Use olive oil or groundnut oil. When the oil starts to separate or a drop of water sizzles on the surface, it is ready for your meat.

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Heat a frying pan or grill to high heat. Brush oil directly onto both sides of the steak or pour 1 tbsp.


A guy can’t miss you if you’re always right there for him. A great way to get him to miss you is to create space between the two of you. If you spend every minute of the weekend with him, start carving out time to spend away from him. Spend a Friday night at home alone or with friends instead of hanging out with your man. At first he will probably like the time alone, but if you begin to do this regularly, he’ll start missing you in his arms. Start having nights out with your friends instead of date nights, and then tell your guy all about how much fun you had. He will probably be happy for you, but he’ll also be a bit jealous of how much fun you can have without him. If you spend a couple weekends having fun with friends, you’re guy will soon start to miss being the person that's having fun with you. This works well with an ex-boyfriend as well. When an ex sees that you’re having fun and enjoying life without him, he will begin to miss being in your life. Start to post pictures and status updates about how much fun you’re having doing things on your own. This works very well when trying to get an ex to miss you. Show how much you’re enjoying life on your own, and your guy will be begging to hang out with you because he misses you so much. Don’t be fake on social media, just highlight the fun you’re having going out with friends and participating in activities on your own. Treat yourself to a new hairstyle and new clothes so that you look and feel awesome. Dress yourself up, and then go meet your guy somewhere. He’ll be surprised at your new look, and want to see you more. If you want your ex-boyfriend to miss you, show up with your new look to somewhere you know he’ll be. Walk by him looking awesome and as confident as ever. This will make him wish he was still with you and miss the time he used to be in your life.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Create space between you and him. Go out with friends and tell him about it. Use social media to highlight the fun you’re having independently. Give yourself a makeover, and then go see him.


A guy who laughs, stutters, makes weird jokes, or avoids eye contact when you talk is probably nervous around you. A lot of middle school boys are really nervous around girls they like, so this is a good sign! Do you ever find him butting into your conversations with a friend? This could mean he is trying to spark a conversation with you and wants to talk. Let him! Joke around a bit to let him know you accept him. Is he coming up often and talking to your friends but not necessarily you? He may be working his way around to you, and using your friends as the excuse to be nearby. It can be hard to tell if he likes you or just likes your friend. If he talks to the same friend every time, he probably likes them. But if he talks to a different friend every time, he might like you! People usually don’t say nice things about people they don’t like. If he’s giving you compliments when he doesn’t have to, he is probably interested in you!For example, things like "I really liked your presentation" or "That jacket looks nice on you" might indicate that he likes you. This takes some courage, but if you’re already talking to him and he’s showing a lot of signs of liking you, it’s okay to just ask! He might get embarrassed, but if he really likes you, he’ll say so.  You can just say “I like you a lot. Do you like me?” It’s best to tell him you like him too first, otherwise, he might think you’re making fun of him. If he avoids answering or even says no, just play it off as a joke. You can say “Just kidding!” and change the subject.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Check if he seems nervous around you. See if he tries to join your conversations. Watch to see if he tries to talk to your friends. Look for compliments in his conversation. Ask him if he likes you.


A hairstyle should work with a person's face shape and complement his or her features.  Oval.  An oval face shape is considered to be the one shape that can wear any type of style. Round.  A layered top that provides fullness and height and thinned out hair below the cheekbones all work to lengthen the look of the face and give the illusion of a narrower chin line. Heart shape.  Go for a style that offers more fullness lower on the face and less fullness at the forehead. Square.  The idea here is to soften the face so wispy bangs and wavy styles help to create this effect.  It's best to avoid straight lines, straight bangs and straight or flat hair for this face shape. Oblong.  Avoid flat, long straight hair because this will make the face look even longer. Consider a bang, especially a side-swept bang to create the illusion of a shorter forehead for the person with this longer face shape. Diamond. Choose a cut with lots of layers. Avoid bangs unless you go with a slightly off-center curtain bang. You don't want to "wing it" when it comes to creating a hairstyle.  Learn as much as you can about how to do a specific type of cut before you attempt it.  Watch online videos.  Check YouTube and websites dedicated to hair for videos that depict the steps involved in creating the hairstyle you've chosen.  Be sure the person who is doing the demonstration is an experienced stylist. Page through hair style magazines.  Some magazines offer tutorials with photos that will show you how to do your cut. Check out sites belonging to hair product companies.  Companies that produce and/or sell hair products often include "how-to's" on their websites.   Instagram and Pinterest are also great for inspiration. You need to understand some of the specialized terms stylists use when talking about cutting hair so that you can follow instructions more easily.  Angle indicates the position of the scissors when cutting; you may be holding them vertically, horizontally, or at 45 degrees. Elevation refers to which direction the hair is...

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Determine face shape. Get detailed instructions for the particular cut you plan to make. Familiarize yourself with terminology.


A halter needs to be slipped over your horse's head in a specific manner. Once you've reached the horse, position the halter in the same direction as the horse's head. The noseband of the halter should be facing the same direction as the horse is facing. Once your halter is in the right position, loop the lead rope towards the bottom of the horse's neck. This will provide you some control if your horse gets impatient during the haltering process and tries to run away. From here, gently guide the halter over the horse's nose. Slip the horse's nose through the nose band. Then, slip your right hand under the horse's throat. Use your right hand to place the crown piece behind his ears, gently bending his ears back as needed. Adjust the halter as necessary to make sure it's straight and not cutting into the horse's ears. Once the halter is on, buckle up or snap up the crown piece. Hold the halter in place with your left hand. Use your right hand to buckle the end of the crown piece into the buckle on the left side of your horse's head. Check to make sure the halter is not too tight. It should be tight enough that the horse cannot slip out of it. However, it should also be loose enough that the straps are not digging into the horse's skin. If it's too tight or too loose, you may need to use a different sized halter next time. Your horse may be nervous about being haltered. Reassure your horse as you go. Talk to him in a soothing voice and pet him if he seems agitated or upset. You want to make sure you have the right sized halter. An ill-fitting halter can cause your horse pain. If the halter is cutting into the horse's skin or fur, you could resize the crown piece by adjusting the buckles. However, some halters may simply be too small for your horse. Go to a local tack shop and get a bigger halter if moving to the next notch on the buckle does not help.  You can measure a horse's head to find the right size halter. Use a measuring tape and place it midway between your horse's cheekbones and nostrils. Stretch the...

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Position the halter in the same direction as the horse's head. Loop the lead line over the horse's head. Guide the halter over the nose and ears. Buckle the halter. Reassure your horse as needed. Make sure the halter fits properly. Practice basic safety guidelines.


A handful of minced garlic or shallots helps the flavor immensely. You can also add herbs, matching them with the main dish ingredients, or — if you have more time — cook mushrooms, carrots, celery, or onions in the deglazing liquid. Add a little salt and pepper now, then taste-test at the end to decide if you need more. A stock-based sauce may already be quite salty after reducing. . Boil until about half the liquid is gone, and the remainder is almost syrupy. This concentrates the flavor and evaporates some of the alcohol if present. If your deglazing liquid is marinade that has been in contact with raw meat, make sure it reaches a rolling boil before serving. For a smooth, rich, sauce, remove the pan from heat and swirl in a bit of cream or melted butter. For an even texture, pour the sauce through a strainer before serving. This step is not necessary unless you are going for a restaurant-style presentation.

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Add aromatic ingredients. Heat until reduced Finish with fat (optional). Strain the sauce (optional).


A handmade gift shows her that you care and are willing to take time and effort to do something that you might not be very good at. You'll find loads of ideas online for gifts you can make by hand. Try browsing the wikiHow craft category or try Pinterest to get some inspiration. Otherwise, you can try:   Making her a necklace. Make her a necklace using a shell from your trip to the beach or find another pendant that reminds you of happy times that you've had together. Making her a custom journal. Use ticket stubs, receipts, and other items from dates you've got on and other things you've done together and using a flat glue like Modge Podge, attach them to the cover of a journal. If you think she wouldn't use a journal, you can also get a plain keepsake box from a craft store and decorate that instead.  Making her a mix CD. For those with absolutely terrible craft skills, you can make her a mix CD that chronicles your experience of the relationship through songs. Even if you don't posses the singing prowess of Michael Jackson, singing her a love song that means something to you (or both of you) will totally charm her. If you're a good singer it will totally play on all her Disney princess childhood dreams. If you're an okay-to-bad singer, it will show that you don't care how bad you look, you just want to show her how much she means to you. It's a win win. Try singing her "Unchained Melody". This is an easy song and is fairly easy to pull off for even the most untalented singers. for a family member that means the world to her. Whether it's her lonely grandma or her favorite sister, going out of your way to make the day of someone that's very important to her will really make her happy. You can try making and having a nice meal with her grandmother or help her dad clean up the backyard, for example. Write little love messages on Post-It notes and leave them everywhere, hiding them wherever she goes frequently. You can even hide them in locations that she might not find for a while. You can put the messages in...

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Make her a present by hand. Sing her a song. Do something nice Leave love notes for her everywhere. . Go above and beyond when she's had a bad day. Have her challenge you. Have a girls' night


A handshake will establish a physical connection and diminish psychological barriers to emotional connection.   Even in cases where the person has a prosthetic limb, it is generally acceptable to shake hands. If the person is not able or does not wish to shake your hand, they will likely decline politely. Don't take offence, the rejection most likely is about concern regarding the physical act and has nothing to do with you. Don't edit your word choice to avoid references to running or walking. Attempts to avoid common phrases like "running late" will likely only make the conversation awkward. Most people in wheelchairs do not recognize such common phrases as offensive. As in any conversation, if the person indicates they would prefer you avoided particular phrases, it is polite to honor the request. People in wheelchairs have usually shouldered a fair amount of teasing. No matter how good-natured, the jokes can become annoying. These remarks only serve to draw attention away from the person and redirect it to the wheelchair. If the person makes jokes about their chair, it may be appropriate to join the banter, but never initiate it.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

When you first encounter a person using a wheelchair, shake hands, just as you would greeting anybody else. Converse casually, as you would with any other individual. Avoid making comments or jokes about the person's wheelchair.


A hard plastic ski scraper works well, and is the safest option for beginners, since there is little risk of damaging the skis. A metal scraper or even a wide razor blade will work, but can easily scratch the ski base if you aren't careful. Once the wax has cooled, it's time to scrape the wax down to a thinner, flatter surface. This can take significant time and effort for beginners, but it will greatly improve the ski's performance on powdery snow.  Hold the scraper with both hands and start at the tip of the groove, holding the scraper at a 45º angle to the base. Starting at the groove ensures that a slip will only nick the wax on the base, not the base itself. Pull the scraper firmly toward you, along the length of the groove. Flakes of wax should come off as you do this. Repeat until very little wax comes off. Repeat for the rest of the base, scraping off excess wax with even pressure. While you can remove all the wax, leaving a thin layer on the skis will help the surface last longer before it needs retuning. This is a somewhat controversial step that comes down to personal preference. It may make your skis glide more smoothly, but try them out without this step before you make the change. If you do decide to detune the tips and tails, place a regular sharpening stone against the 2–3 inch (5–7.5 cm) section past the "shovel" or "tail" where the ski swoops up. Run it vertically along this section of the edge, dulling it enough that you can see a light's reflection on the edge. Repeat for all edge sections near the tips and tails. This will also reduce the chance of cutting yourself on the ski edge if you hold it by the end. Restoring a little texture to the ski may improve performance. If you expect icy or hard-packed conditions, a horsehair brush or copper brush works well. If you expect soft snow or just want to brush off irregularities in the wax, use a nylon brush instead. Either way, brush along the base of the ski a few times to make shallow, visible streaks.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Select a scraper. Scrape off excess wax. Detune the tips and tails (optional). Brush the wax (optional).


A headline is the first line of an email and functions like a title. Only about 15% of emails are ever opened, so writing a great headline is extremely important for keeping the attention of that 15% and compelling them to keep reading. In fact, in most email accounts, you can read the first line of an email in the field next to the subject, so headlines are not only a reason to keep reading an email, they are a reason to open one in the first place.  Use active verbs and nouns to grab attention, as well as bolding, centering, and a larger font. Make the headline short and to the point, making the purpose of your email clear from the get-go. Compel the reader to think that reading this email will be useful, timely, and very relevant to their lives. Answer the question the reader wants to know: What’s in it for me?  Your subject line can tease the reader, be a call to action, be a current events subject, or be about a local place or event if your organization is strictly community-based. A good headline example is, “New York City Challenges State Natural Gas Regulations in Court” Get to the point right off the bat. Readers don’t want to be wondering what your email is about halfway through, which is a reason they might delete the email without making any donation. Be very clear in this paragraph what you want the reader to do and why you are sending this email.  In this first paragraph, you should ask the reader for their donation. Although in person you might want to break it to them gently that you want money, emails demand your “ask” right at the beginning. Make this request easy to see, such as in bold or larger font.  In your “ask,” tell readers what their money will do. If a small amount will do something if not everything, tell them. For example, if $50 will feed 100 children, you might get more responses than saying that you need $1,000 to build a hut. Tell them it’s ok to say no. Statistics shows that more people give when they feel freedom to make the choice about giving, rather than feeling...

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Write a strong headline. Tell everything in the first paragraph. Use your microcontent wisely. Tell a story. Write short body paragraphs. Provide links and buttons — but stay on-message. Add images carefully. Write a direct next step/call to action. Keep it short.