Rub your nail file against the surface of the gel, filing it until the surface is a bit rough and no longer shiny. This ensures the acetone will reach past the glossy outer coat to remove the gel. You’ll need 10 pieces of foil, cut just large enough to wrap around each nail separately. Use scissors to cut the foil and put the foil to the side once you’re done. A piece of foil that’s roughly 2 by 4 inches (5.1 by 10.2 cm) should work well. The cotton balls don’t need to be soaking wet, but they should be damp. Place the acetone-soaked side of the cotton ball on the gel to ensure it gets the best treatment. Use the pieces of aluminum foil you cut to wrap the cotton balls securely on your nails. If the piece of foil is big enough, you should only have to squeeze each piece around your finger for it to stay in place. Make sure all of the cotton ball is covered up with foil for the best hold. Set a timer so that you remember when to remove the foil from your nails. When you do remove the foil, look to see if the gel is peeling off of your nails. You can do this using a gel remover tool, or another tool you have around the house that will safely remove the gel without harming your nails. If you’re not able to push the gel off easily, your nails aren’t ready and should be soaked in acetone a little while longer.

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Use a nail file to remove the glossy sheen from your nails. Cut pieces of aluminum foil to fit around each nail. Place cotton balls soaked in acetone on each nail. Wrap a piece of foil around each nail to keep the cotton ball in place. Let the cotton sit for 10-15 minutes before removing the foil. Push the leftover gel off of your nails gently.


Rub your skin that has on it with an ice cube or ice pack. Keep rubbing until the tar hardens or cracks. This can make it easier to peel away the tar from your skin and treat any damage or remove stains. If your skin gets too cold, remove the ice and let the tar sit for a few minutes. This can prevent ice burning or frostbite. Using gentle pulling motions, peel away any cooled tar from your skin. If the tar cracks, continue peeling away little pieces until you've removed each bit. Peeling away the tar may hurt or cause you discomfort from pulling out small hairs caught in the tar. If removing the tar becomes too painful, seek medical attention to minimize the risk of damage to your skin. Harden the tar with ice again if it softens from your body heat. If you are able to remove the tar, cleanse your skin with a mild soap. Use a gentle, circular motion to spread the cleanser around the affected area. Then rinse your skin clean, warm water. This can remove tar fragments and residue. It can also get rid of any bacteria or germs that may cause infection on injured skin.

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Harden the tar with ice. Peel off hardened and cracked tar. Cleanse your skin.


Rubbing alcohol Vinegar Hydrogen peroxide If the stain is still obvious after an hour, keep checking every half hour until the stain is sufficiently faded.

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Mix together the following ingredients in a large bowl: Let it sit for 1 hour.


Rubbing alcohol runs the risk of staining your linoleum surface, so before applying rubbing alcohol on the stain, it's important to test it first on your linoleum. Add rubbing alcohol to a cotton ball, then dab the cotton ball on an inconspicuous area of your linoleum surface, such as in a corner. Wait about 10 minutes, then check on the area. If the linoleum has lightened considerably or has turned a different color, do not use the rubbing alcohol on the stain. Apply rubbing alcohol liberally to a clean cloth, then dab at the stain with the cloth so that the rubbing alcohol transfers to the stain. After dabbing the stain and coating it in rubbing alcohol, let the stain sit for several minutes to allow the rubbing alcohol to sink in and start dislodging the dye stain. After letting the rubbing alcohol soak in for a few minutes, start dabbing again at the hair dye stain with the damp cloth. Dab until the stain is completely removed or you are no longer lifting any more stain.

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Spot test rubbing alcohol. Dab the stain with rubbing alcohol. Let the rubbing alcohol sit for several minutes. Dab at the stain.


Rubbing alcohol, distilled white vinegar, and WD-40 can be poured or sprayed directly on the carpet as they won’t harm the carpet backing. Be sure to saturate the entire area. However, if you are using citrus solvent or goo remover, pour the product on a towel and press it into the carpet. Use just enough product to wet the slime and stain. This keeps the product from soaking through and dissolving the carpet backing. It’s important to allow the cleaning solution time to soften dried slime and penetrate the carpet fibers to remove the color. After 10 to 15 minutes, use an old kitchen towel or a paper towel to wipe away the slime and the stain. You shouldn’t even need to do much scrubbing! Toss the towel out when you’re done. If stubborn spots remain, repeat the process. Wet an old towel with hot water and wring out the excess. Blot the carpet with the towel to remove the cleaning solution and any remaining slime from the carpet. Press a dry towel into the carpet to soak up as much liquid as you can. Then, allow the area to air dry completely.

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Apply the cleaning solution to the carpet. Let the solution soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Wipe away the slime and stain with an old towel. Rinse the area with hot water. Remove excess liquid and allow the carpet to dry.


Rubies are often set in white gold, but the metal you choose comes down to personal preference. If you are buying the ruby as a gift for someone, try to find out which metals are preferred. Lower carat precious metals are cheaper, but may be less lustrous or more capable of tarnishing. In a prong setting, metal claws hold the edge of the gemstone in place. This keeps the gemstone secure, and is a popular option for larger gems. A bezel, or metal rim, fits tightly around the gemstone to secure it. This is another common setting for large gemstones, as is the half-bezel that fits around a portion of the gem. If the items of jewelry has multiple smaller stones, it may not require one of the above options to keep it secure. Explore designs such as pave (small, precious metal balls which align the gems as a pavement of stones), channel-set (a groove containing the stones), or invisible (using grooves cut into the gemstones to attach them without a metal perimeter.

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Select a metal based on preference and budget. Display large gemstones in a prong setting. A bezel setting is also used to hold gems in place. Explore other options for rows of stones.


Rules and regulations about foster care vary from state-to-state. When, where, and if you can have parental rights terminated as a foster parent depends on a number of factors.  In some states, biological parents can voluntarily terminate parental rights in the event their child finds a loving home. Such petitions are much more likely to be accepted than typical voluntarily terminations of rights as the child in question has a safe, alternative environment away from his biological parents.  You can petition to get the rights of biological parents voluntarily terminated in most states. However, the process is complicated and you must make sure the child's safety is at risk. The same grounds, such as abandonment and child endangerment, must be met to terminate a co-parents rights involuntarily.  Parental rights are sometimes terminated if a child is placed in foster care. However, this is up to a judge and likelihood of this occurring varies from state to state. Talk to an attorney if you're considering foster care so you can understand your rights. If you're putting a child up for adoption, you can opt to voluntarily give up your rights. While the process to do so is somewhat lengthy, if your child is in the care of responsible adoptive parents your petition will more than likely be approved by a judge. If you're giving up a child for adoption at birth, many states have a waiting period before you can voluntarily give up your rights. This is to assure you're certain of your decision and prepared for the legal consequences of giving up parental rights. In the event you're trying to adopt a child and the rights of the biological parents are in the way, you can have that parent's rights terminated involuntarily. This usually occurs when a new spouse wants to adopt a child from a previous marriage or relationship. Like any other cases of involuntary termination, you must prove the biological parent is unfit. The process is much the same as the above outlined method of involuntarily terminating parental rights.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Learn about the rules regarding foster care. Give up your rights voluntarily. Have someone's parent rights terminated involuntarily.


Rumors can spread if someone is very secretive about their life or isn't in constant communication with others. You don't have to tell everyone you meet what is going on in your life, but to prevent rumors it can be helpful to tell some people how you are doing and what is happening. Then, when a rumor gets spread it may be harder to believe because people know what is truly happening in your life. Stay in touch with your close friends, coworkers, and family. Keep them up to date on your life and ask them about theirs. When someone begins to pull away from people and becomes distant, rumors can be spread more easily. People can get upset if they feel like someone isn't putting in the effort to spend time with them and they can create rumors just from that. Or, if you look distant, people can start to create ideas that you are forlorn, depressed, or unsociable and can spread rumors about your emotional state. This goes hand in hand with communication, but it involves really being honest and open with people, even when things are hard. Many people, when struggling with difficult things either at home, at school, or at work, can begin to pull away from people and become stressed and distrusting. The best way to avoid rumors when you are experiencing these things is to be vulnerable with a few people around you.   Explain that things are hard or you are unsure about some things, and those around you will hopefully be understanding and sympathetic. Another reason to be open and honest with people is it helps create a space where they feel it's safe to be open and honest with you. If you share information with people they are more likely to share information back. Then, they are less likely to spread rumors about you because they know you have information on them. At the same time, you want to be careful about who you share intimidate details of your life with. If you know it is someone you can trust, then be open and honest with them so that they know what is truly going on in your life. If it is someone you are...

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Communicate about what is going on. Be open and honest with people. Treat people kindly. Avoid spreading rumors yourself. Be clear about what you are sharing.


Run 7 ounces of water (about 200 ml) into the saucepan, then top it off with a splash of broth or stock. Make sure you use enough liquid to completely cover the fillets. Add your choice of aromatics, such as lemon slices, whole peppercorns, bay leaves, and allspice.  For a tangier poaching liquid, you can also use white wine in place of the broth or stock. Traditionally, a mixture of diced onion, carrots, and celery known as “mirepoix” is also incorporated into the poaching liquid. These ingredients can be useful for infusing your hake with a subtle savory flavor. Place the saucepan on the cooktop over medium-high heat until it just begins to bubble. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes. This will give the various flavors a chance to mingle.  For best results, your poaching liquid should reach a temperature between 160–180 °F (71–82 °C) before you add the hake.  Be careful not to let the liquid come to a full boil. High heat can cause the tender fish to disintegrate. Lower the fillets carefully to prevent splashing. They should lie flat against the cooking surface and be completely submerged. If you haven’t used quite enough liquid, pour in additional water, wine, broth or stock until the fillets are covered. If you run out of room in the pan, it may be necessary to cook the fish in batches. The hot poaching liquid will quickly cook the hake through without drying it out. Keep an eye on the fillets in the meantime. When the meat turns opaque and takes on a plump, juicy appearance, they’re ready to come out.  Avoid stirring the fillets as they’re poaching. Handling them too much could cause them to fall apart. Poaching is one of the fastest ways to prepare lighter types of fish like hake. Remove the fillets from the saucepan using a slotted spoon to strain the excess liquid. Place the fillets on a layer of folded paper towels to soak up any remaining moisture, then transfer them to individual plates for serving. Poached hake goes particularly well with bright, mild vegetables like tomatoes, mushrooms,...

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Fill a deep saucepan with 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of poaching liquid. Heat the poaching liquid to a low boil. Add the hake fillets to the pan in a single layer. Stew the fillets for 10 minutes. Drain and serve the hake.


Run a bath that is comfortably hot to you. Then, pour the sea salt and baking soda into the water to act as purifiers. Use your hand to stir the water counterclockwise until the salt and baking soda dissolve.  You don’t need to be exact with your salt and baking soda. It’s okay to just add 2-3 handfuls of salt and a sprinkling of baking soda. Use Epsom salt, sea salt, or Himalayan salt. After you finish your spell or prayer, imagine that a white light of positive energy is filling the water. Then, imagine that the light is covering you and your ritual bath in cleansing energy. The light could be a solid beam of light or it might spread outwards. Close your eyes and hold your hands in prayer pose or over the water. Then, say your purification spell or say a prayer asking for the negative energy to be removed from you.  You might use a spell like this one: “Salt and water make me pure, bring me now the perfect cure, let this water make me free, as I will so mote it be.” Your prayer might go like this: “Dear God/Goddess, Thank you for taking care of me. Tonight I ask that you cleanse me of the negative energy that has been plaguing me. Please reverse this curse and make me pure. Amen.” Get into your bath and sink beneath the water. Close your eyes and relax for 30-40 minutes. During this time, imagine a white light surrounding you and think positive thoughts. You may recite your spell or prayer during the bath if you like. This might help you stay focused on the cleansing power of your bath.

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Stir 1 c (273 g) of sea salt and .25 c (32 g) of baking soda into a hot bath. Visualize positive energy flowing into the bath. Recite a spell or pray before you get into the water. Soak for at least 30-40 minutes to give the water time to cleanse you.


Run a cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom at night according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This will put increased moisture in the air to lubricate your nasal passages and ease itchiness and irritation.Clean your cool-mist humidifier regularly to keep mold and bacteria from growing in the water. Use an over-the-counter saline nasal spray to lubricate your itchy nasal passages. Breathe in slowly through your nose as you spritz the spray in each nostril according to the manufacturer’s directions. This will help clean irritants out of your nose and ease itching.  Blow your nose if needed after using your saline spray. Administer your saline safely up to 2 times per day. If you feel you need it more often, consult your doctor. Aim to drink 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day if you’re a man, and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day if you are a woman. Sufficient water intake will ensure that your nasal tissues are lubricated, preventing itchiness caused by dehydration. Apply a pea-sized amount of water-soluble personal lubricant, such as KY jelly, to the inside of your nostrils with a clean cotton swab. Use as little as necessary to feel relief, and do not use the lubricant within a few hours of lying down.  Avoid oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, which can migrate to the lungs and cause infection. You can purchase water-soluble lubricant at your local drug store or online.

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Use a cool-mist humidifier. Try saline nose drops. Drink adequate fluids every day to hydrate your nasal passages. Apply a water-soluble lubricant to the inside of your nose.


Run a gentle cycle with cold water. Let the cycle run its course and then take out the shoes when it's finished. Do not place them in the dryer or over a vent. This will result in shrunken and distorted shoes. Place the shoes in a well ventilated area and let them air dry. They should be as white as new!

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Bring your shoes to your washing machine. Add the shoes when the machine is about three-quarters filled with water. Let the shoes air dry. Enjoy your shoes.


Run a soft rag under lukewarm water. Wring out the excess, then wipe the brass with the damp cloth using small circular motions.  Lacquer is a protective coating, and for lacquered pieces, most mild to moderate dullness can be buffed out with physical means rather than chemical ones. In fact, if you use a household cleaner or other type of polish, you risk ruining the lacquer coating. Use a soft cotton or terrycloth rag for best results. If the lacquered brass still appears somewhat dull, take a dry cloth and buff the surface for several minutes, working across the entire surface in small, circular motions.  For this part of the process, you could consider using either cotton cloth or jewellers' cloth. Jewellers' cloth has an outer layer of soft flannelet and an inner layer of flannel with bits of hematite embedded into it. This hematite acts as a fine abrasive. Note that if you do use jewellers' cloth, you should buff with the abrasive side first and follow up by buffing with the non-abrasive side to remove and residue left behind by the hematite. At this point, the brass should appear fairly polished. If it still looks tarnished and dull, however, you may need to strip the lacquer completely and clean the brass more thoroughly.

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Wipe the brass with a soft, damp cloth. Buff gently with a dry cloth. Assess the brass.


Run a tape measure along the space where the countertop will rest. If you have your old countertops on hand, they may serve as a useful guide. Note the dimensions the countertops need to be. When building around a corner in your room, plan on connecting 2 countertops cut diagonally. Adjust your measurements to fit these pieces. Put on safety goggles and a dust mask first to protect yourself from flying shards and material particles. For synthetic countertops like laminate, use a fine-tooth handsaw or jigsaw to fashion the countertops. Placing masking tape over the cutting lines can reduce splintering. To save time, order the countertops pre-cut. Measure your space before placing the order. You may still need to make some cuts to fit the countertops once you have them. You may want to set the countertop in place first to get a better idea of where these features need to go. Flip the sink or range over, then use a pencil to trace around their perimeter. Trace a second outline 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) inside the first one on all sides.  Your sink or range may have come with a template to be used when sketching the outline. If it doesn’t, use posterboard or cardboard to trace your own sink or range template. The trace lines can be hard to see against dark countertops. Place masking tape first and trace over it to make the lines more visible. Get your saw and put on your safety gear again. The part you want to cut is the second, smaller outline. Drill holes large enough to fit your saw blade in each corner of your countertop. Cut all the way around the outline and clear away the excess material. A metal file or sander works well. Go across each cut, filing in one direction only. Be sure to get the inside of the countertop where you cut the space for the sink or range. When the edges feel smooth and safe to the touch, you’re ready to move on. Place the countertops on the wooden supports or measure their front edges. If they’re not high enough, the front will overhang and block the cabinet doors. You’ll need to add build-up...

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Measure the space required for the countertops. Cut the countertops to size. Trace the sink and range space on the countertop. Cut out the sink or range space. File down the cuts until they’re smooth. Check to see that the countertops fit over the cabinets. Measure and cut build-up strips out of wood. Lay the build-up strips on top of the cabinets. Fasten the strips in place with screws. Fit the countertop pieces together. Bolt the countertop pieces together.


Run a tape measure along your door from the left corner to right corner, and record this number. It is important that you only measure the door. Do not include any other elements, such as weather-stripping.  Particularly with older doors, it is important to measure in more than one location, just in case the door is not perfectly rectangular. If the amounts vary, use the largest figure. Door widths of 30 inches (76 cm), 32 inches (81 cm) and 36 inches (91 cm) are considered "standard." Run your tape measure along your door from the top corner to the bottom corner, and write this number down. You may need to use a chair and/or ask a friend to help you. Once again, measure only the door itself and no other elements, such as a door sweep.  Once again, it is wise to measure in more than one spot on the door, just in case it's not a perfect rectangle. This is especially true for older doors. If the amounts vary, use the largest figure. The most common height for doors is 80 inches (200 cm). Hold a tape measure to the edge of the door and record its thickness. Measure this edge on the door frame (known as the jamb), as well. These numbers should be close to the same, but it can be helpful to know both of them. The most common thickness is 1.75 inches (4.4 cm). Just to be safe, measure the area where your door will go, too. Record the height and width of the door frame space. This will help ensure that you select the exact right replacement door.  Measure the width of the door in 3 locations. Use the smallest figure as your measurement. Measure the height of the door right in the middle. Measure from the floor to the underside of the trim at the top of the door. If you must, it is always better to round down than round up. This helps to ensure that your door will fit.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Measure the width of the door. Determine the height of the door. Figure out the thickness of the door. Measure the height and width of the framed door space.


Run a tape measure from corner to corner on top of the baseboard (if there is one) or along the floor (if there isn’t a baseboard). If there are many obstructions (furniture, etc.) against the walls, you can instead use a stepladder and measure along the ceiling. It’s easier to work with a helper (to hold the end of the tape), especially in a larger room or when you need precise measurements. Skip the ruler or graph paper and feel free to just use a pencil and blank paper. If you’re measuring a basic rectangular room, simply jot down your 4 measurements next to the corresponding walls. If the room has bump-outs for a closet, an angled corner, etc., add those measurements as well in the appropriate spot.  Write down feet/inches measurements in the form 11’ 6” or 10’ 3¼”, and metric measurements in the form 4.5m or 6.25m.

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Take corner to corner wall measurements around the room. Add the room measurements to a rough sketch of the room.


Run an online search with the keywords "[Your State"] and "criminal records" to find the right agency. The court record you need might be with the state police, the state courts, or another agency. Be on the safe side and get your court records directly from the government. A non-official agency may not be as accurate, and also may charge a fee for a record that the state will provide either cheaper or for free. Make sure that you're looking at an official website by checking the end of the site's address. It should end in “.gov” instead of “.com.” The process for record requests varies from agency to agency. Be sure to follow the official instructions on the correct agency’s website.  Some states will ask you to get your request notarized by a notary public. A notary public is a person who has the license to administer oaths and serve as a witness. Find a notary public in your area by searching online. You can usually find one at the bank, and often at UPS stores. Most agencies have different forms for people looking for their own records and those requesting someone else's. Check with the specific agency to make sure. Keep the following in mind when requesting records for someone else:  You may not be able to access someone's entire criminal history. For example, Oregon's Open Records Unit only provides records for the past year.  The agency might tell the person who committed the crime that someone requested his or her court record. Records requests are common for people hiring new employees. The Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates a person's consumer report, which includes criminal records. If employers want to hire someone to access these records they do so through a Consumer Credit Reporting Agency or a CRA. If you’re an employer, you may need to register with the state agency before submitting a request.  Know the rules about which types of convictions you're allowed to take into consideration. Many states allow consideration only for crimes related to the job in question.  For example, an accounting...

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Figure out which agency you need to contact. Do not contact third party organizations. Submit a records request for your own record. Fill out a different form to request a record for someone else. Be aware of special considerations if you are an employer. Double-check the instructions before submitting the request. Pay the fee and submit your form.


Run the felt in the same direction that your flooring will be going. You probably won't be able to use one piece of felt to cover the whole floor. In that case, set the felt so that the edges touch. Use a hammer tacker to staple down the felt edges every 4 feet (1.2 m) and within 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of the wall. When you’re finished laying the felt, hammer down on staples that aren’t flush with the floor. The spacers should be 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick. Lay them against the wall where you’re laying your first row of flooring and the adjacent wall, about 4 inches (10 cm) apart. This keeps your flooring spaced and prevents buckling. Spacers are usually included in your flooring, but if they aren't, you can purchase them at most home improvement stores. Lay your first piece of flooring so that the grooved edge of the wood is against the spacers. Then butt up the next piece of flooring next to the original piece, making a long strip along the wall with the spacers. Use a mallet to tap the end of each strip so they fit snugly together. The front edge of each piece of flooring should have a tongue—a little piece that sticks out. Use a straight edge to line up against the tongues and pull the flooring forward so every piece is flush against the straightedge. Once you’ve got the first row laid down, nail the board down within 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the wall. This secures the first row of flooring and prevents any movement as you stack more rows. Nail the boards with 1.5 in (3.8 cm) nails every 8 inches (20 cm). You can use a regular hammer and nails, but a pneumatic nail gun is quicker and easier. Once you’ve got the first row nailed near the wall, you’ll need to toenail it. This means driving a 1.5 in (3.8 cm) nail at a 45-degree angle through the tongue of the boards. Repeat this every 4 inches (10 cm) and no closer than 2 inches (5.1 cm) to the edge nearest the adjacent wall. As you lay the second row of flooring, make sure you’re choosing lengths that don’t line up exactly with the first row. Otherwise your edges will...

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Cover the subfloor with 15 lb (6.8 kg) builder’s felt. Place spacers against the wall. Start the first row in the corner of the longest exterior wall in the room. Place a straightedge against the tongues of the first row. Nail each board within 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the wall. Toenail the first row. Lay down the second row of flooring. Tap each row snugly against the one before it. Toenail the next row. Leave 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) between the last row and the wall.


Run the full length of the barrel at least five times (more if you have shot a lot since the last cleaning). Be sure not to reverse direction with the brush (in the barrel), push it all the way through, then all the way back (letting the bristles changed direction outside of the barrel). Repeat with clean cloths (still soaked in solvent) until a cloth comes out clean. Run the swabs from the receiver to the muzzle (in only this direction).  The number of times needed to clean the bore will vary greatly depending on many variables. It may take as many as 20+ passes to clean the barrel properly on a very dirty rifle. Use a bore guide to prevent rubbing the metal rod against the initial rifling. Use a rod which is made from a soft metal like aluminum. Harder metals can easy scratch your barrel. This removes any copper which may have come off of a jacketed bullet during it's travel down the barrel. A few passes may be required (repeat until no copper particles are visible on the cloth, then do it once more). There is no advantage to adding gun oil down the barrel, and this increases the chance of buildup of dust and powder/copper/lead residue which can lead to jams and squibs (when a bullet gets caught in the barrel).  Contrary to popular belief, oil does not neutralize solvent. This produces consistent results and ensures the solvents are neutral, while keeping your barrel dry for the first shot. The bore brush is not a required step for standard cleaning, but may be desired for a complete clean.

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Use a bore brush to break any buildup free from the barrel. Swab the barrel with a cloth soaked with solvent. Swab the barrel with a cloth soaked in copper solvent. Do not oil your bore. Swab the barrel with a dry cloth before you start shooting. Clean your barrel every ten shots if you require top accuracy.


Run the ginger root under cool water and use your fingers to gently scrub away any dirt or other materials. Then, use a potato peeler or a sharp knife to take the skin off the outside of the root. The skin can affect the flavor of the tea and it won’t dissolve as well in water. Use a cheese grater to gently grate the ginger root. Catch the pieces on a small dish or plate to use later. If you don’t have a cheese grater, you can use a sharp knife to cut the ginger into thin slices. Grating the ginger will make it dissolve more easily in hot water. Put water into your tea kettle and heat it up on the stove until it’s boiling. Pour it into a mug and place 1.5 tsp (3 g) of grated ginger into the bottom of the cup, then stir it around. You can put more or less ginger into the water if you want a stronger or weaker flavor. It won’t take long for the ginger to flavor your tea. Use a strainer to get all of the large pieces of ginger out of your cup, since they are probably too spicy to eat. The ginger will help to settle any stomach pain you are having, while the hot water is soothing on your throat. Drink little sips at a time so you don’t overwhelm your stomach, especially if you’ve already vomited. You can safely drink 1 to 2 cups of ginger tea per day.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wash the ginger and peel it. Grate the ginger into small pieces. Add the grated ginger to 1.5  c (350 mL) of boiling water. Let the tea steep for about 3 minutes, then strain it. Drink ginger tea when you feel nauseated.


Run the pads of your fingers over your tongue just enough to moisten them slightly. Most people prefer to use their thumb and forefinger, but any two fingers will suffice. The idea is to wet them just enough to stifle the candle with a light touch.  Wetting your fingers will also help protect your skin from the heat of the flame. If there’s a source of water nearby (like a sink or drinking glass), you can prepare your fingers that way, as well. In one rapid motion, grasp the wick between your two fingers. The moisture should cause the flame to die as soon as you make contact. Make sure you let go immediately so as not to take any chances.  You may feel a warm sensation momentarily. Once the flame is out, however, the heat will dissipate almost instantly. The sizzling sound you hear is nothing to worry about—it’s just the moisture on your fingertips evaporating. Needless to say, attempting to extinguish a candle wick with exposed fingers is risky, since it requires you to actually touch it. Always exercise the utmost caution anytime you bring any part of your body close to a burning candle. If the flame doesn’t go out, try again or give a different method a shot.  Practice a few times on an unlit candle (with dry fingers) before you try for real. The inherent danger of using your fingers to put out a candle makes this more of a neat party trick than a practical everyday solution.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Lick the tips of your fingers. Pinch and release the wick quickly. Be careful not to burn yourself.


Run the pumice stone under tap water to get the outside a little bit soaked. A pumice stone is naturally abrasive and porous, so it should absorb water pretty quickly. Just use regular tap water and don't apply any special cleaning solutions to the stone.  Make sure your toilet bowl is clean before you start removing marks so you don’t spread any germs or bacteria. Keep the pumice stone wet at all times to maximize its abrasive cleaning properties. If the stone is too dry, it could scratch the porcelain. If you don't have a pumice stone, using a microfiber scouring and cleaning sponge, such as a Magic Eraser, is a viable alternative. Hold the stone so that one end is facing away from you and gently rub the metal marks. Metal marks do not break through the outer porcelain layer and are more like pencil marks on paper than they are deep cuts. You should be able to simply scrub it away within a few moments.  Don't apply much pressure at all to the pumice stone or you could risk rubbing away the finish on the porcelain.  The pumice stone will leave a brownish residue as you scrub, which is not permanent and can be removed by running water over it. Pour some water from a bottle into the toilet, or use a damp cloth if the marks are outside the bowl, to wash away the pumice stone residue and check to see if the marks disappeared. If there are marks left, simply go back over them and apply a little bit more pressure to lift them off. Big, black marks may require a little more elbow grease, but be careful not to press too hard or you could break the pumice stone or damage the finish on the porcelain.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wet the pumice stone with tap water. Rub the marks lightly with the stone, applying little to no pressure. Rinse off the residue with water or a damp cloth and check again.


Run the sponge under tap water for 30 seconds, letting it become completely saturated. Don’t squeeze or wring the sponge, since you want to keep as much water in it as possible. Place the wet sponge in a glass, plastic, or ceramic bowl that's safe to go in the microwave. If you don't have a microwave-safe bowl, you can place the sponge on a paper towel to catch any water that comes out of the sponge in the microwave. Open the microwave door and let the sponge sit for at least 10 minutes before you try to pick it up or remove it from the bowl. Then, squeeze out any excess water from the sponge. Remember, the sponge will be extremely hot once you remove it from the microwave. Don’t try to pick it up or remove it from the bowl until it has cooled down.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Soak the sponge with water and put it in a microwave-safe bowl. Let the sponge cool in the microwave for 10-15 minutes.


Run the tomatoes under fresh water. Rub them with your fingers to remove any excess dirt. Use a paring knife to remove the stem scar, the brown spot left behind where the stem was removed. It's best to use running water. Washing the tomatoes in standing water increases the chances of bacteria entering the tomato through the stem scar. Don't pack the tomatoes in too closely at this point, as they may stick together. Put the tomatoes in the freezer until they are solid ice, then use your hands to break them up into the original chunks you cut. If you're using whole tomatoes, you can skip this step.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wash the tomatoes and cut the stem scar out. Place the tomatoes pieces on a plate or tray in a single layer.


Run water until it is warm, but not so hot that it burns you when you touch it. Run a clean wash cloth through the water until it is wet. The cloth should be wet, but not dripping. Squeeze it until excess moisture has been removed. Hold the washcloth against the pimple for a few minutes. Allow the wash cloth to cool down. This will bring the pus towards the surface of the pimple, preparing it to be popped. Move your finger slightly, sliding the washcloth against the pimple. With the head loosened up, this should be sufficient to pick it up, without causing damage to the surrounding skin. This method might seem slow and arduous, but it does less damage to the skin than squeezing the pimple directly. If the whitehead does not fall off the first time that you try this, do it again. The warmth and moisture should eventually be enough to loosen the whitehead without causing damage to your skin.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wet a wash cloth with warm water. Wring out the wash cloth. Hold the washcloth against the pimple. Gently slide the washcloth against your pimple. Repeat if necessary.


Run your finger along the caulk seal. This will push caulk deeper into the joint, sealing it more fully. You’ll also be scooping off any extra caulk, resulting in a cleaner joint. You can dip your finger in water or rubbing alcohol if you’re worried about the caulk sticking to your finger.  You can discard any caulk buildup directly in the garbage. If you placed a piece of cardboard down to hold your caulk gun, you can simply collect the caulk there for disposal later. If you’re worried about dirtying your hands or irritating your skin, you should wear gloves for this step. You can also buy dedicated caulk finishing tools to clean up your seal, however this isn’t strictly necessary. You don’t need to apply any cleaning solution to the sponge; you’re relying on its absorbency to clean up any spilled caulk. Pass a damp rag or  sponge lightly around the base of the toilet, picking up any caulk around the joint. Make as many passes as you need to clean up the joint, rinsing the sponge between passes.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use your finger to scoop off excess caulk. Use a damp rag or sponge to clean up around the joint.


Run your finger or a cloth around the entire channel in which the bike tube rests when installed. Be careful not to cut yourself, since you might come across a nail or shard of glass. Remove anything that might damage the tube you're about to repair or replace. While you're at it, inspect the tire for cuts or other damage. If you find a cut longer than 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm), replace the tire rather than trying to repair it. Pump in enough air that the tube takes its circular shape, then hold it up to your ear one section at a time. If you can't hear the hissing from the leak, dunk the tube one section at a time into a bucket of water. Hold it still for several seconds each time. When you see air bubbles escaping from the tube, mark the puncture you've just found with a marker or tape. Even if you can see a puncture right away, it's smart to check for additional holes or tears. Bike tube repair kits are inexpensive, and easy and useful to have around. Rough up the area around the puncture with the included sandpaper. Then apply the glue as instructed in the kit. Press the patch onto the glue and hold it for as long as the kit directs. Peel the plastic cover from the top of the patch to complete the repair. Now your tube should be as good as new! If you've lost the kit's little piece of sandpaper, you can use a rough surface like the pavement or even your zipper to scuff the tube. There's really no limit to how many small punctures you can patch up so that you can reuse the tube. However, gaping holes or large tears are another matter. If the tube you've removed is visibly torn or shredded, just install a new tube in the same way you'd install a patched one. Replacement tubes are inexpensive and easy to carry in a bike pouch. You should always carry a repair kit and at least one spare tube in a bike pouch, but all is not lost if you don't have either one. Simply cut the tube apart at the puncture, tie off each cut end with a knot, then tie the two knots together. The rubber bike tube should still be stretchy...

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Check for sharp objects on the underside of the tire tread. Add some air and use your ears and eyes to find the tube's puncture. Sand and glue the damaged spot, then affix a repair kit patch. Replace the removed tube if it's too damaged to repair. Cut and tie off the tube in an emergency situation. Make a short-term repair if you're out of other options.


Run your fingers over the towels and shake them with your hands to fluff them up. After you fluff them, machine dry them on a regular setting. As the dryer runs, the towels will hit against the nylon netting and the lint will fall off them. Look for a piece of nylon netting at your local fabric store. Make sure the lint catcher in your dryer is cleaned out before you dry your new towels. Hang them on a clothesline or drying rack so they fully dry and don't develop mildew. Avoid washing microfiber towels in the dryer or overtime they'll get damaged by the heat. If you have no where to air-dry your microfiber towels, machine dry them on the lowest heat setting possible. Slightly damp towels can develop mildew if they’re folded up or hung in a way that keeps them from drying. Check your new towels over when you take them out of the dryer to see if they’re completely dry. If they’re not, throw them back in the dryer or hang them up to air dry. Be careful not to over-dry your towels. Over-drying can damage the fibers in towels.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Fluff your new towels before machine drying them. Machine dry your towels with a large piece of nylon netting to remove lint. Air-dry microfiber towels. Make sure your towels are fully dry before putting them away.


Run your hair under a shower head or a faucet. Remain under the water until your hair is wet. If you shampooed your hair first, make sure all of the shampoo is rinsed out of your hair. Deep conditioning your braids the day before you remove them will moisturize, soften, and strengthen your natural hair. Squeeze a generous amount of product into your hands and run the deep conditioner down the length of your braids. As you apply a generous amount of deep conditioner to your braids, don’t forget to coat the edges of your hair. The deep conditioner needs to penetrate through the braid to reach your natural hair. Place the coated braids between the palms of your hands. Quickly twist or roll the braids between your palms to spread the product throughout the braid. This twisting or rolling motion will ensure that the deep conditioner reaches your natural hair. Gather your braids into a twist atop your head and place a shower cap over your head. Allow the product to sit for ten to twenty minutes. Step into a shower or place your head under a faucet and rinse your hair thoroughly. If you wish, you may sit under a hooded dryer for a deeper condition.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wet your braids. Coat the braids with a deep conditioner. Distribute the product throughout braid. Let the product sit for ten to twenty minutes then rinse.


Run your hands under a stream of water and then run your fingers through your hair to get it wet. You can also choose to take a shower and blot your hair mostly dry with a towel. Scoop up a quarter-sized amount of product in your hand and work it into your hair by running your hands through the top of your head. Start with the roots of your hair and run your hands backwards to spread the product out.  This cut is a great look for men with shorter hair on the side who want a defined, simple look that will look natural and curated at the same time. You don’t need much product to shape your hair. If you use more than a small dollop, you may end up with chunks of product stuck in your hair. Plug a dryer in and turn it on low. Spread your fingers out and brush your hair back over and over. At the same time, dry your hair from the left of the right side of your head. The direction that you’re drying from will determine what side of your hair moves up towards the peak in the front. If you have longer hair on the side, comb it or pat it down so that it isn’t sticking out at the side. Starting at the edge of the crown, direct the hair in the front half of your head straight up and toward the center of your skull. The hair at the top front should meet in a point aligned to the middle of the crown. Plug a flat iron in and set it to low heat if there are adjustable settings. Clamp the iron over the peaks where the 2 sides of your hair meet at the top for 1-2 seconds. This will heat the edges and merge them together so that your peak stays in place for the day. This step is optional, you can always choose to leave it as it is. The peak is more likely to hold in place if you iron the tips though. Scoop up a small amount of styling product in your hand. Rub your hands together to spread the product through your fingers. Pat the sides of your crown and the tips of your hair where the 2 sides meet to set the hair in place.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Get your hair wet and pat it partially dry. Run some product through your hair after dampening it. Pull your hair back by running your hands through your head while drying it. Pull your hair up to a point in the front of your head. Use a flat iron on the peak at the top to hold it in place. Secure the vertical elements of your hair with product.


Run your small business with financial efficiency by exploring all the options that banks offer small business owners and choosing the right bank for your business' financial plan. Many financial institutions offer accounts with low fees, loans with discounted rates or free direct deposit programs for small business account holders. Banking with the institution that gives you the best deals will help you stretch every dollar. Use banking options against one another to secure the largest upfront capital and lowest interest rates. For example, if one bank offers you a $10,000 loan at an interest rate of 4%, you may be able to take that offer to a competing bank to see if they can provide more upfront capital or a lower interest rate. Successful businesses need capital to get off their feet. Be sure that you have arranged and secured enough fiscal backing to cover all of your small business’ operating, production, and marketing costs until your business is in a position to generate and operate on its own profits. Be sure to investigate the various interest rates applied to small business loans. Be sure to account for how your business will collect on bills due and outstanding debts to your company. A successful business needs constant cash flow. Being unable to accept customer payments or waiting on those who owe you money will disrupt your business.  You will need to decide if you will accept cash, credit cards, checks, or some combination of the three from your clients and customers. Cash transactions are easiest to deal with on a day-to-day basis, but are often difficult to track over longer periods. Also, dealing with cash makes securing your company's incoming cash flow more difficult, as it is easier for employees to steal from a cash-based businesses. While accepting checks helps to prevent theft from within the business, checks can bounce, leaving you to handle outstanding issues with the bank. Credit cards and debit cards are generally the most secure forms of payments, but accepting them requires your...

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Make your bank work for you. Secure a loan or other type of investment. Ensure collection methods are in place. Consider using a credit control app. Manage your inventory efficiently. Consider hiring a financial professional.


Run your tap until it's hot. Thoroughly soak the washcloth. The washcloth doesn't need to be soaking. Hold the warm washcloth over your face to steam out your pores. The steam helps loosen dirt, make-up, and such in your pores. As the washcloth cools, continue to heat up the washcloth with new hot water, and hold it over your face, up to three or four times. Wash your face thoroughly but gently with a foaming facial cleanser to remove the dirt and oil you've steamed out of your pores. Washing your face after steaming is key. While steaming breaks up hardened dirt and oil in your pores, your face wash actually cleans that dirt and oil from your face. If you skip this step, steaming won’t be effective.

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Place hot water on a washcloth. Wring out the excess water. Hold it over your face. Repeat the process. Wash your face.


Running and owning your own business can be difficult. It involves dedication and long hours, particularly at the beginning. Are you prepared for this? To find out, ask yourself the following questions.  Are you prepared to take risks? You will be your own boss are you prepared to make difficult decisions? Are you independent? Many decisions will need to be made on your own without the help of others. Are you creative? Will you be able to market your bookstore in creative ways that draw people in? How is your social network? Do you know people who can advise you when you start and grow your business? To run a successful used bookstore you need to understand your market. This includes information about your industry, your customers and your competitors. By researching these variables before opening your store you will put yourself in a good position to succeed.  To get started with market research check out any information provided by government sources. You can examine a specific market by looking at data from the census, statistics from U.S. businesses, small business research and statistics, amongst other sources. Look for markets that fit the bookstore you are thinking about opening.  Find any business specific market research through trade groups, academic institutions and other third parties. A good source for this is the American Booksellers Association.  Think about an international angle. Are you willing to advertise and ship abroad? This is perhaps the most important decision you will make as you start your used book store. It is vital that you have done market research to identify promising areas. It is also very important to check out potential spots, and the neighborhoods that surround them, in person.  It is important that your location matches the type of store you envision yourself owning. You do not want a used bookstore in an area known for selling sporting goods. Look for competition. How many other used book stores are in the area? Do the other businesses around you complement your business...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Reflect on whether starting your own used bookstore is for you. Research your market. Use your market research to help select a location. Keep the benefits in mind.


Running as an administrator will allow the injector to modify the necessary DLL files. There is typically a Settings button you can click to open this menu. This will result in the best chances of your hack loading properly. This will help ensure that your injector does not get detected by the anti-cheat mechanisms. The button will turn blue to indicate that it has been activated. Close the Settings menu. This will ensure that the injector hooks into the CrossFire process. Most hacks come in DLL format. Browse for the DLL that you extracted from the hack archive that you downloaded in the previous section. Once you've selected your hack DLL in the injector, you can start CrossFire. The injector will automatically apply the hack and close itself as the program starts. Always test hacks with a dummy account. Hacks get detected quickly, so it's always a good idea to test your hack by logging in with a dummy account first. This will help keep your main account from being banned by using a detected hack.

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Right-click the injector and select "Run as administrator". Open the Settings menu in the injector. Select the "Auto-Inject" and "Close on inject" options in the injector menu. Click the "Start in Secure Mode" button. Type "crossfire.exe" into the "Process" field. Click the "Add DLL" button and browse for your hack. Start CrossFire. Log in with a dummy account.


Running cues the bear to chase you, and it will always be fast enough to catch up. Do not be aggressive, but do not crouch down, play dead or otherwise show fear or vulnerability. If the bear charges you, muster all your courage and stay where you are: the charge is most likely a bluff, and if you stand your ground the bear will turn away. Bears and other 4 legged animals have a wider center of gravity, and hence can't make turns quite as sharp as you or me. Don't just run in circles however, but if engaged in an open area (plains or field), do not run directly away from the bear as they're generally faster. Move left and right where applicable to force the bear to change direction. Do not abuse the bear, however, as it drains vital energy. If the bear (other than a black bear) is attacking you in self-defense, you can put it at ease by playing dead and lying completely flat on the ground. Do so only after the bear makes contact with you or tries to do so. To play dead, lie flat on the ground protecting your vital parts with the ground, and your arms protecting your neck with your hands laced behind the neck. If you have a backpack on, keep it on to defend your back. Keep your legs together and do not struggle.  Once the bear leaves your immediate vicinity, wait 10-15 minutes before carefully looking to see if the bear is still around. A bear may look back and may return if it sees you moving. Remember -- if you believe this is a predatory encounter, as the bear has approached you or been following, you'll need to change course and fight back. Remember, this is not if they charge alone -- this may be a bluff. If a bear charges and makes contact with you, however, you need to fight back with whatever you can. Focus on kicks and strikes to the face and muzzle in particular to scare it off. The odds may seem against you in a fight, but bears generally do not see humans as prey, and a bear that makes a predatory attacks is usually immature, starving, or wounded, and may easily be scared away if you hit it. If you...

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Stand tall, even if the bear charges you. Sidestep advances if they're closing in within a relatively short distance (<8 feet). Only play dead with brown bears or grizzly bears after they've made contact. Fight back against black bears if they start to attack and make contact. Know how and when to use bear spray.


Running may seem like the most reasonable reaction, but it's actually the most dangerous. Most dogs that charge at a person don't intend to bite them, even when the dog is mean or aggressive. However, if you start to run, the dog's predatory instincts will kick in and it will most likely chase you.  If you're  running or jogging when the dog begins to chase you, stop immediately. Even if you're a fast runner, the dog will probably have enough energy and excitement to catch up with you. Running towards you while barking and/or growling is simply the dog's way of trying to scare you away. Refuse to react and instead stand still with your arms by your sides and "be a tree." If you do this long enough, the dog will eventually calm down and lose interest in you.  Face the dog. Don't turn away until you're a safe enough distance away that the animal has lost interest in you. Consider making yourself big by raising your arms up in the air. Some experts recommend shouting while doing this, but be aware that yelling may further excite some dogs. Because most dogs only chase people to scare them away, if you stand still and back away calmly the dog will eventually back away from you. The key is to back away in a calm and nonchalant manner that won't further excite the dog.  Do not turn your back on the dog, as this may trigger its predatory instincts if it is still excited. If at all possible, try to put a physical barrier between you and the dog. You can do this by backing away behind a parked car or by crossing the road away from the animal.  Only turn away from the dog and continue on your way when you've put some distance between you and the dog. If the dog begins to look distracted or disinterested, you're probably far enough away.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Resist the urge to run. Stand your ground. Back away slowly.


Running signals to the bear that you are prey worth chasing, and they are incredibly fast animals. Screaming or yelling will spook the bear into believing it is threatened. As hard as it may seem, keeping cool, calm, and collected will always be your best bet. If you see a bear from a long distance (greater than 300 feet), leave the area. If you need to continue on, make a wide detour around the bear. If the bear has not seen you, do not disturb it: retreat calmly and quietly, and then make ample noise when you are well away to prevent future chance encounters. But if you're up close and the bear notices you, stay calm and keep your distance, shuffling sideways to avoid tripping and keeping your eyes up. It doesn't matter what you say, but say something as you retreat to the sides, keeping an eye on the bear. Your goal is to communicate to the bear that you are human (i.e. that you can defend yourself and are not frightened) while also letting it know that you are non-threatening, and that you are leaving its territory.  Never yell, scream, or make high-pitched noises! Pick one phrase or mantra and just repeat it calmly: "There is nothing to fear, I am not here to cause harm," or something similarly calm and simple. It's not the words that matter, of course, but the tone and the fact that you keep saying them. Again, you must do this calmly and slowly. If the bear sees you and is closer than 300 feet (91.4 m), or if the bear is approaching you, remain calm and try to look as large as possible. Stand your ground and try not to look frightened. Some things to do include:  Open and spread your jacket wide at your sides. Slowly raise and wave your arms, indicating that you are human and not prey. Continue talking in a low, calm voice. If you've cornered the animal, get out of the way quickly but calmly. Remember that most bears are posturing and don't actually want to fight, but if the only way out is through you, they're going to take their chances. Immediately provide a pathway allowing them to escape. A little...

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Stay calm, and do not ever run. Keep your distance, stepping sideways away and keeping your eyes on the bear. Announce that you're human by speaking in a low, calm voice. Make yourself as big as possible with hands, clothes, and high ground. Give the bear an escape route, always. Understand the bear's motivations. If the bear seems to escalate and get aggressive, get aggressive in response.


Running the original motorcycle allows you to maintain registration or licensing more easily, as you are running an original manufacturer’s vehicle with their registration numbers. Ride the motorcycle, get a feel for what you like "as is" and what you want to modify.     Modify any original parts, taking advantage of the original mounting brackets and hardware.     Add or subtract parts as time and money allow, while keeping the bike in running order, to minimize down time and prolong your riding enjoyment.    A rolling chassis includes the frame, both wheels, the front forks, handlebars and clamps that hold the bars to the forks, and customize with body work and drivetrain. The registration numbers belong to the frame, so you can start either with a salvage project from an original manufacturer, or with an aftermarket manufacturer specializing in rolling frames. As the wheels, front suspension and frame already work together as a unit, you know what drivetrain will fit the basic dimensions of your bike, lessening the guesswork involved.

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Take advantage of an already-working motorcycle and chop it to taste. Purchase and customize the rolling chassis. Install the drivetrain of your choice.


SAD often presents in adolescents, but it can present in children as well. Like adults with social phobia, children with SAD are so afraid of being judged or criticized that they may try to find ways to avoid certain types of social situations. It is not just a "phase" or bad behavior. Children with SAD might also make statements that can indicate their fears.  Common statements include “what if statements” such as, What if I look stupid? What if I say something wrong? What if I mess up? Similar to SAD in adolescents and adults, childhood SAD is more than just shyness. It is normal for a child to feel anxious in new situations, but after exposure to the new situation and getting support from parents and peers, they can succeed. SAD interferes with a child’s ability to be social. Children with SAD may do things like avoiding school, not answering questions in class, avoiding parties, etc.  Children who have SAD suffer from an extreme fear of criticism by their peers as well as adults. This fear often interferes with day-to-day activities because children will do things to avoid the anxiety producing situation. Some children will cry, scream, hide, or do other things to avoid an anxiety producing situation. Some children also have physical reactions to anxiety such as shaking, sweating, and shortness of breath. These symptoms must last for more than six months to be considered SAD.  Children who are just shy may sometimes try to avoid activities or have mild anxiety about certain situations, but the anxiety is not as extreme or as long lasting as it is with SAD children. Shyness will not interfere with a child’s happiness in the same way that SAD will.  For example, it might be hard for a child to give a book report, but a shy student can still do it when necessary. A child with SAD might refuse to do the assignment due to extreme fear or even skip school to avoid it. This might be misinterpreted as acting out or being a bad student, but the root cause is fear. SAD will often make children extremely...

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Be aware that children can develop SAD. Distinguish between SAD and shyness in children. Examine how your child interacts with others. Ask your child's teacher about their performance. Consider the challenges of identifying SAD in children. Find out if your child is being bullied.


SMILE stands for Simple, Meaningful, creates Imagery, has Legs and evokes an Emotional response. If you can incorporate most of these standards you will have a company name that resonates with potential customers.  Create a name that is "Simple." The name should imply a single, easily comprehended thought to your customers and clients. Any name that relays complex concepts should be ruled out immediately. Compaq Computer worked well when small PCs and laptop computers were first introduced.  Pick a company moniker that is "Meaningful." The company name will be how customers learn about the purpose of your business. The name must give customers an immediate understanding of what you do or the service you provide. Victoria's Secret is a good example. Select a name that creates "Imagery." Customers should get a mental picture when they think of your company's name. Discard any ideas that do not instantly create an image in your mind. For example, Subaru Outback gives one an image of a rugged car out in the wilderness. Ensure your potential name has "Legs." The name should be strong and clear enough to carry the brand to the customer's mind. Additionally, a name that can be used with many marketing opportunities or slogans is beneficial. For example, who could ever forget the Piggly Wiggly supermarket? Choose a name that evokes an "Emotional" response. Empower or engage the customer with your name. Save the Children catches our attention and encourages us to help. SCRATCH stands for Spelling-challenged, Copycat, Random, Annoying, Tame, Curse of Knowledge, and Hard to Pronounce. Company names with any of these characteristics will turn off potential customers and may affect future sales.  Get rid of a name that is "Spelling-challenged." Don't use any name that is difficult to say or spell. For example, Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmiths, but you would probably not want to name your metal works company after him. Refrain from being a "Copycat." Naming yourself something similar to your competition will only...

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Ensure your company name adheres to the SMILE standard. Disregard any names that qualify for the SCRATCH standard. Conduct a trademark search to prevent duplication.


SPF stands for sun protection factor, and it measures the potency of sunscreens. For daily usage, an SPF of 15-30 is sufficient. If you know you’ll be spending time outdoors in the bright sunshine, bump up your protection to an SPF of 30-50, depending on your skin tone. It’s important to remember that even if you aren’t in direct sunlight or getting a sunburn, you are still receiving radiation from the sun. Don’t wait until you have a blistering sunburn or premature wrinkles to start slathering up! There are sunscreens on the market that boast SPFs of up to and even over 100. However, SPFs above 50 offer minimal benefits.

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Choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or above.


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Sadly, most of the time people do know they need to let go, but are unable to because they are afraid of the consequences. Reality checks can help you realize it is time to leave a broken relationship.   To do a reality check, try imagining that you are someone else observing your situation. What does this person think about the situation? Is the answer obvious to him? If so, then you probably know what you need to do. If you are having trouble removing yourself from the situation and observing it as a stranger would try changing the names of the characters involved in your story. Change your name from your real name to someone else. Also, change some minor characteristics about yourself to make "you" less "you-like". The point is to try to create superficial distance between yourself and this other character "yourself". Do the same thing for the person you are trying to distance yourself from. Or, imagine a similar scenario like the one that you're in was happening to your friend and his partner. What advice would you give? Would you tell him it was time to move on? Grab a friend (or a parent/counselor if you are comfortable). Ask him what he would do in your situation and if he has ever been in a similar situation in the past.  Be sure to be sincere with him that you will not judge him for his answer, that you are seeking the truth of the matter and do not just want to feel better about yourself. Ask him whether he honestly thinks what you are thinking of doing is warranted. Ask him whether you have had a part to play in the relationship turning sour. To find a therapist near you, try this website: http://locator.apa.org/ Write your feelings down in a diary where you pour your thoughts out. Know that you and only you will read this diary, so you should be perfectly honest in it. Look for patterns in what you write. Do you find yourself blaming yourself a lot? If so, ask yourself whether there is any real merit to your self-blame or whether your partner has a bigger role to play.    You can ask yourself some...

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Give yourself a reality check. Get perspective from others. Analyze the situation. Know when you are sabotaging yourself over an ideal. Realize that a lack of caring is a red flag.


Safari's "Split View" will only work when your iPad's screen is held horizontally. It's a white app with a blue compass icon. It's an icon of two overlapping squares in the upper-right corner of the screen. This opens a drop-down menu. It's the first selection on the menu. Now you can view two Safari tabs at the same time.  Alternatively, drag an open browser tab from the top of the Safari window to the right side of the screen. Doing so will launch "Split View" and open the tab in its own pane. To close "Split View", tap and hold the tab manager button in the lower-right corner of either browser pane. Then tap Merge All Tabs to open the tabs in both panes in a single window, or tap Close Tabs to close the pane entirely and expand the remaining window to full screen.

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Turn your iPad to landscape orientation. Open Safari. Tap and hold the tab manager button. Tap Open Split View.


Safe Mode is the best place to start to fix your computer when it is malfunctioning. This mode can be used to combat certain types of viruses, as well as a diagnosis tool if you are unsure of why the computer is not functioning. If the computer boots and functions in Safe Mode, then you know that the problem is with a program, driver or other file, rather than with the computer itself. Reboot in Safe Mode from the Shutdown menu, if accessible. If the Shutdown menu is inaccessible, you can restart the computer and repeatedly press F8 while it is loading. This should give you access to the Boot Menu. Press the down key to access the Safe Mode option and hit enter. Once the program starts, you can begin attempting to fix your computer. There are a number of different methods you can try to which you use will largely depend on what kind of problem you are having.  Delete files associated with a known virus in your system that the virus would normally make inaccessible. Download or run anti-virus software that a virus would normally make inaccessible. This may require you to boot in Safe Mode with Networking. Uninstall recently installed programs which you suspect may be causing problems. Update drivers if you suspect that severely outdated drivers may be the problem. Do a System Restore, which is similar to the Last Known Good Configuration below. Do this by searching System Restore from the start menu and following the prompts. Don’t forget to scan for affected programs.

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Use Safe Mode. Reboot in Safe Mode. Hit F8. Select Safe Mode and hit enter. Begin fixing your computer.


Safe remedies to shrink keloids include pressure (silicon pads) and the application of healing substances.  Do not try to physically remove or shrink a keloid yourself by cutting, sanding, constricting it with string or rubber bands, or using any other method that traumatizes the skin.  Not only are you likely to see additional scar tissue form at the site, you can also put yourself at serious risk for infection. Vitamin E has been shown to help scars heal, prevent keloids, and may help shrink existing keloids.  Apply Vitamin E oil or cream to the scar twice daily, morning and night for 2-3 months.  Vitamin E oil can be bought in health food stores, and many major grocery stores. You can also purchase Vitamin E capsules, and cut them open and squeeze the oil onto the scar.  Each capsule should be good for a few applications. Silicon gel sheets or "scar sheets" are self-adhesive, reusable sheets that are applied to an injury site to prevent scars, or on existing scars and keloids to reduce their size and appearance.  Silicon sheets should be worn over the injury site or on the existing keloid for at least 10 hours per day for several months. Silicon gel sheets are sold under names such as "ScarAway," and can be bought at most pharmacies and many online retailers. There are a number of new topical treatments for healing scars that may visibly diminish keloids.  The active ingredient in many of these treatments is silicone.  Look for a product labeled "scar cream" or "scar gel" and apply as directed.

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Use care when attempting at-home remedies for keloids. Apply Vitamin E to the keloid. Use silicon gel sheets to treat existing keloids, and prevent new ones from forming. Use a topical scar ointment to heal a keloid.


Safety glasses and leather gloves are essential to avoid sharp edges as they fly off your walls. Lay drop cloths around the room to avoid mess and damage to the area. If your tiles are small, this will take a long time. Dig the point of the scraper into the grout to loosen it. It should be easier to start with weak spots and attempt to dislodge several tiles at once. If they don’t pop out, wedge the putty knife into the top of the tile and hit the end with a mallet to drive it under the adhesive. Then, scrape your putty knife horizontally across the remaining chunks of tile and adhesive to loosen them. Patch holes in the sheetrock with patching compound and drywall mesh tape. You can cut through the drywall with a reciprocating saw and remove the tile along with the wall. Install a new piece of drywall when the area is free of tile.

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Put on your safety gear before you start. Take a grout scraper and drag it through all the grout on the wall. Look for areas that have the most wear and tear. Stick a putty knife into the bottom or top of the tile and pry out the tile. Repeat throughout the wall until it is free of tile. Plan to replace the drywall if you can’t remove the tile by force.


Safety is a priority whenever you are working on a car. Before removing the wheels apply the parking brake on to make sure your car is secure. While the tires are still on the ground, use a tire iron or air gun to turn the lug nuts and make the wheel easier to remove. Use the jack to raise the car off the ground. Check your car’s owner’s manual for proper jack placement.  Lift the car high enough to slide a jack stand underneath the frame. Slowly lower the car onto the jack stand. Remove the jack to leave the car resting on the stand. Use a tire iron or an air gun to remove the lug nuts one at a time.  When all the lug nuts are removed, pull the tire gently toward you. Set the wheel aside with the lug nuts. If you don’t have four jack stands you can do one wheel at a time, but keep in mind it will take much longer while you wait for paint to dry.

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Apply the parking brake. Loosen the lug nuts ¼ turn. Position your jack under the frame of the car next to the wheel you are removing. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel to remove it. Repeat the process for all four wheels.


Safflower seeds and thistle seeds, for example, will attract all different kinds of birds, while squirrels are not interested in them. Squirrels love feed such as cracked corn, nuts, and sunflower seeds, so keep these out of your feeders to help deter the squirrels. Try to avoid using capsaicin, or hot pepper additive, in your bird seed. It has been known to irritate squirrels’ digestive systems to the point of being painful and harmful, so it isn’t as humane of an option as others. If there is enough of this kind of seed in the mix, it will deter the squirrels, as they aren’t fans of it. It helps attract species of birds like house finches, as well as mourning doves. Changing what you’re feeding the birds is a great way to keep the squirrels out without doing harm to one species or the other. Since they’re relatively territorial, the squirrels will likely mark the new feeding spot as theirs, and begin to feed there exclusively. This might not be the most ideal solution as you will still have squirrels in the yard, but they might leave the bird feeder alone. If you have a front and a back yard, put one feeder in each yard. This will keep the birds and squirrels more separate.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Avoid using feed that attracts squirrels. Use a bird seed mix that contains white proso millet seed. Give the squirrels their own feed and feeding area.


Sake is often served in a small ceramic cup called an ochoko. Whenever you're holding the ochoko, hold the cup with your right hand and support the bottom of it with the palm of your left hand. Hold the cup this way even when you're drinking. It is rude to drink before everybody has been served and said cheers. Once everybody has a full cup, you can all say “kanpai.” Sake is fairly strong, and while it was once expected that you'd drink the glass in a single go, it's now perfectly acceptable to drink it slowly, sip by sip.  This is especially important if you don't want to drink too much, because your hosts or friends will refill your glass as soon as it's empty. Don't put down your ochoko until the sake is done. Sake can be served with a variety of different foods and courses. Like wine, different sake varieties have different flavor profiles, and will pair better with certain foods. A bold sake like "daiginjo" has strong earthy flavors, and this pairs well with:  Roasted chicken Tempura Chocolate Barbecued foods Fruity sakes like junmai and ginjo have aromas of fruits like peaches. These types of sakes pair well with spicy foods, fatty meats, and a variety of vegetables. Try pairing fruity sakes with:  Spicy tuna tartare Fish Pork Salads Once you open a bottle of sake, it's best consumed within a few hours. This is because open sake will oxidize, and this will affect the flavor of the beverage. Open bottles of sake that aren't finished should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within two days.

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Hold the ochoko with two hands. Don't drink until everybody has a full ochoko. Drink the sake in small sips. Pair bold sake with rich foods. Pair fruity sake with spicy or fatty foods. Finish an open bottle of sake within a few hours.


Sales tax permits are required from your local and state government revenue agencies. A food handler's permit is necessary if you're planning on selling food products, which means you'll have to take the food handler's test, usually available online. A business license from the city or county clerk's office is required.  Additional location-specific vendor permits may be required. Check with both the city clerk's office and with any organizers you might be working with, including the farmers' market or festival organizers you may be working with. Obviously selling illegal drugs is...well, illegal, but what about selling pickles at a music festival? What about selling your chicken eggs in used cartons? Hidden regulations govern all sorts of food items, so you need to be very careful about checking for your state's laws. Washington state, for instance, does not allow eggs to be sold in used containers, but Idaho does. Pets are commonly sold, but you need to make sure they're registered and legal animals. No selling endangered turtles or reptiles, for instance. Copyrighted material including movies and music can get you into Federal trouble if you're selling it. Don't sell any pirated music or movies unless it was created by you or you have the express permission of the creator to sell it.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Get the correct licenses and permits. Make sure what you're selling is legal.


Salmon purchased at a grocery store or fish market should still have the skin on to maintain its freshness and moisture. Try to buy a whole salmon side, or a fillet that is cut from the thickest part of the fish. Request a center cut piece of salmon. Purchase 6 oz. of salmon (170 grams) per person. Avoid salmon with a strong fishy odor. Look for moist, clean cut fillets. There are several different kinds of salmon, all of which can be cooked in the different ways listed in the second section of this article (Cooking Salmon.)  King Salmon (a.k.a. Chinook) is known for its buttery flavor and texture. It is the largest salmon species and has the highest Omega-3 and oil concentrations of any salmon. It is generally the most expensive salmon you can buy. Sockeye Salmon, or Red Salmon,  is more abundant than King Salmon. It has a bright red-orange color and a very rich flavor. It has a high fat and Omega-3 content. Sockeye is the most common salmon you will find in your local grocery store. Coho Salmon usually appears in grocery stores around August and September. It has a milder flavor that King and Sockeye salmon, and is sometimes referred to as silver salmon. Chum Salmon is most often used for canned salmon. It varies greatly in quality and is generally lower in oil than other types of salmon. Pink Humpback Salmon is the most abundant salmon of the species. This salmon is generally canned or smoked. It has a mild flavor and lighter colored flesh. Note that smoked salmon is cured with smoke and often eaten without cooking. There has been controversy about the effects farmed salmon have had on the environment. Specifically, activists have alleged that farmed salmon have escaped and carried diseases to wild salmon. Proponents of wild salmon also point out that salmon in the wild have healthier diets than farmed salmon, so the meat is better tasting and looking. Talk to your local fishmonger or experts in your market about the pros and cons of wild and farmed salmon.  Wild salmon will also look pinker and brighter...

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Buy high quality salmon. Know about the different kinds of salmon. Decide whether you want wild versus farmed salmon. Remove the skin from the salmon, if you prefer to cook it skinless. Remove the bones from the salmon, if there are any. Season the salmon.


Salmon should be cooked until the meat is opaque and flakes off easily. Poaching is a simple way to prepare salmon. The fish comes out light and fresh tasting. When poaching salmon, make sure to not overcook the fish.  Place the liquid, such as water, wine or fish stock, that you wish to poach the salmon in, into a large pan or skillet. You can also add other flavoring ingredients such as carrots, lemon, parsley, etc. Follow your specific recipe for the ingredients you should use. Bring the liquid to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer. Cover the pan and simmer the liquid for 8 minutes. Place the fish into the simmering liquid. The liquid should just cover the fish. Cook the salmon until it is opaque all the way through (about 5 minutes of simmering.) Remove the salmon from the liquid using a large slotted spatula. Slowly grilling salmon is one of the best ways to bring out all of the flavors of the fish. To increase the flavor, you can  marinate the salmon in your favorite marinade.  Rub some oil the fish to prevent it from sticking to the grill. You may also consider greasing the grill to keep the fish from sticking. If you are using a charcoal grill, place the salmon on the grill rack over medium coals. Grill uncovered for 4 to 6 minutes per each ½ inch of thickness or until the fish begins to flake when cut into with a fork. Flip the fish halfway through grilling to cook it evenly. If you are using a gas stove, preheat the grill to a medium heat. Place the salmon on the grill and close the grill. Again, grill the fish for 4 to 6 minutes per each ½ inch of thickness. Flip the fish halfway through grilling. Baked salmon can be buttery and delicious if cooked right. Baking is also one of the easiest and least time consuming way to prepare salmon.  Place the dressed salmon in a baking dish and cook it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). If you are baking salmon fillets, cook it at 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Cook until the fish is fully opaque and flaky. Some recipes recommend wrapping the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Select a favorite cooking method for your fish.  Poach the salmon.  Grill the salmon.  Bake the salmon.  Broil the salmon. Finished.


Salons thrive on an environment that is clean, safe and relaxing, where customers can receive prompt and professional service.  Cleanliness is a particularly important element that can draw clients in again and again. Be sure your towels, foot baths, and other equipments are washed, clean and odor-free. Keep your tools sharp and current.  Your clients must be able to trust that the products and tools that you use on them are of top-notch quality and safe. You cannot afford to put your clients at risk from infections, as it could damage your reputation. Make the atmosphere relaxing.  Play soft music, use gentle lighting and keep loud chatter between your employees at a minimum. This could give you a distinct advantage over those who offer only one or two types of services. Many clients prefer to have their hair, nails and face done in one place, instead of going to three different places. While you can specialize in one main area (e.g. hair), giving your clients the convenience of a one-stop beauty shop can set your business apart from your competitors. It is important that your business create and maintain the desirable reputation as a quality hair and salon operation, so that your clients keep returning for maintenance.  Try to give them the best possible experience each time, and go out of your way to make them feel valued.  A salon’s best marketing tool is word-of-mouth. If a client is happy with the results, he or she will come back to the your salon; after all, it's a question of trust. Satisfied clients can then help advertise your business to their friends, family, and colleagues. Word can easily spread about the great look and outstanding personal service that your salon provides.  Collect contact information from your clients e.g. an email address or cell phone number, and if you have a computerized system you than then easily text or mail them with updates on new products/services, and any special offers you have.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Create a clean and safe atmosphere. Offer a wide range of services (optional). Keep your clients satisfied.


Salt causes your body to retain water and swell, which can put pressure on the veins and lead to poor circulation. Try halving your salt intake and avoiding sprinkling extra salt on your food after it has been prepared. You should aim to get no more than 2,000 milligrams of salt a day.  Do most of your own cooking, rather than eating out or buying packaged foods. Restaurants and food manufacturers commonly make food with far more salt than you think. Avoid this by cooking your own dishes from whole foods whenever possible. Avoid salty snack foods, fast food, and microwaveable dinners and snacks. Drink plenty of water to flush the salt from your body. You need 2 or so liters a day to stay fully hydrated. If you really like salty foods, consider using a salt substitute. These are available in many health food stores. An important part of keeping your legs and feet healthy and improving circulation is maintaining a healthy body weight. Having extra weight places stress on your circulatory system. Follow a balanced diet and work with your doctor to reach a weight that is right for your body type.  Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. Make sure you're getting a good amount of fiber through legumes, nuts, oatmeal, and other fiber-rich foods.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Eat less salt. Maintain a healthy body weight.


Salt is a common culprit for under eye swelling, making your eyes look bigger. The puffiness can also create dark shadows, which adds to the appearance of large, puffy eyes. Salt makes your eyes puffy because your body retains water to keep a balanced ratio. Avoid high sodium foods like, pizza, chips, canned soups, and soy sauce. When you don’t get enough sleep, the blood vessels under your eyes expand, creating bags and dark circles. Getting enough sleep, helps constrict these dilated blood vessels under your eyes. Keep in mind that some people need more than 7 hours and some need less. Refrigerate a cucumber for at least 30 minutes before using. Lie down and place the cucumber slices over both of your eyes. Replace the cucumbers every 2 minutes for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes are up, wash your face with water. The cucumber’s cool temperature improves blood circulation, helping reduce the appearance of puffiness. Also, the antioxidants are good for you!

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Limit your salt intake. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Place cucumber slices on your eyelids for 20 minutes.


Salt is an essential part of the water softening process, as it regenerates the resin beads to prepare them for more softening. The softener manual should instruct you on the ideal salt level. As a general rule, fill the tank at least half-full with salt, and keep it at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) above the water level. High salt levels (within 4 in/15 cm of the tank top) may improve efficiency, but reduce this to a lower level if you notice old salt clinging to the sides. If you use block salt, it may be best to have a technician raise your water level to submerge the block completely. Your water softener manual will tell you whether your machine runs on granular, tablet, or block salt. Granular salt is the most common choice, because it dissolves most easily. Buy it in pellet form if possible, since ordinary salt crystals can easily clog the tank. There are also different grades of salt to choose between:  Rock salt (coarse salt) is cheap but contains more impurities, which decreases efficiency and dirties your tank, requiring more frequent cleaning. Solar salt is much purer than rock salt. Evaporated salt is the highest-quality option, but also the most expensive. Salt can form a solid layer or "bridge" in the brine tank. This prevents the loose salt on top from mixing with the water down below, preventing the softener from working. Push a long broom handle several times around the center of the tank, all the way to the bottom, to break up any solid layers that have formed.  Pouring hot water over the bridge makes it easier to break.  If you have repeated problems with bridging, use less salt, and let the salt drop lower between refills. Cleaning the brine tank should also help. The salt can also form a mushy pile at the base of the tank, causing the water to rise around it instead of mixing in. You can use a broom handle to break this up if it forms a large mound. It also helps to scoop up the mush and dissolve it in a bucket of hot water, then pour it back into the tank.

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Check salt levels at least once per month. Know what kind of salt to add. Break up salt bridges. Dissolve mush.


Saltwater kills the bad bacteria on your teeth.  There is a rumor that saltwater is acidic and can erode teeth if used too often.  It's better not to use it too often, as, like anything, too much of anything is bad. For complete antibacterial protection rinse with a chlorhexidine mouthwash before going to bed, but do not use it for longer than two weeks in a row.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Rinse your mouth with salt water (Optional).


Sample the puree as it's simmering or after it has been blended to ensure that the balance of sweet and tart flavors is just right. Recipes are important guidelines for making sure a dish comes out correctly, but the best cooking is always done to taste and can be altered based on personal preference. Add more sugar to give the puree a more dessert-like quality, or increase the lemon juice to bring out the natural acidic notes of the raspberries when the puree is used in other recipes.  Simmering the puree as opposed to blending it can give you more control over the flavor, as the heat will cook out the natural tartness of the raspberries, and sweetness and tartness can then be modified using sugar and lemon juice. Always taste purees and sauces as they're being prepared. Up the amount of sugar in the recipe, or supplement with confectioners sugar or honey for a sweeter variety of puree. Not everybody likes sour things, and the tart flavors of the raspberries and lemon juice can dominate when not counterbalanced by sweeteners. Sweetening the puree will make it more palatable when it is being served on its own as a topping or on the side as part of a dessert plate. Confectioners sugar blends and dissolves better than regular granulated sugar because of how finely it is ground. If you want your puree nice and thick, use 2/3 tablespoons of cornstarch along with 1/4 cup of water to bulk up the consistency. Cornstarch will do little to affect the flavor of the puree, but will thicken it nicely to allow it to stand up better to cooking, microwaving and thawing after it's been frozen. Thickened raspberry purees can even be used as fillings for cupcakes and pastries, which require that the texture be more substantial.  Stir in the cornstarch a little at a time until the desired thickness is reached. Adding too much at once may cause the puree to congeal.  Keep in mind that the puree will thicken on its own somewhat as it cools. Use orange juice, water or even honey in place of lemon juice to cut down on the tartness...

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Change the proportions of ingredients. Make a sweeter puree. Thicken it up. Substitute another liquid.


Samples can be collected from the field or purchased. Alternatively, any jewelry or scraps of metal can also be analyzed. The sample will not be harmed by the spectrometer. Little preparation is needed to analyze a sample with ED-XRF spectrometry. The results are extremely accurate and cost very little compared to other methods. The spectrometer can examine samples that are solid, liquid, or powdered. ED-XRF spectrometry is short for Energy Dispersive - X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. This technology identifies elements and compounds by the way that they disperse light. Results will show the percent composition of gold in your sample. From that, you can determine how much gold is present given the weight of the sample. For example, if you had a piece of jewelry that was 100 grams and had a 70% gold composition, the piece would contain 70 grams of gold.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Collect a sample. Analyze the sample. Understand the results.


Samsung phones are the only Androids that have an anonymous caller rejection setting. If you're using a non-Samsung Android phone, skip ahead to the Should I Answer app method instead. Tap the phone-shaped app on your Android's main screen. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll find this near the bottom of the drop-down menu. It's in the middle of the menu. This will open the call-blocking settings. It will turn blue. Your Samsung will now block any calls from unknown numbers.

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Make sure that you have a Samsung phone. Open the Phone app. Tap ⋮. Tap Settings. Tap Block numbers. Tap the grey "Block anonymous calls" switch .


Sand fleas are most prominent in the early mornings and evenings when the temperature is slightly cooler. To prevent sand flea bites, head to the beach in the middle of the day. You may still get a few bites, but there will not be as many fleas out during this time. You should also avoid the beach when it is raining. Sand fleas are most active in cool and moist temperatures. Insect repellent may help to prevent sand fleas from biting. Prior to heading to the beach spray insect repellent on your feet, ankles, and legs. Follow the directions provided and look for a repellent that specifically mentions sand fleas. You may also want to have the repellent with you at the beach so that you can re-apply after swimming! A great way to prevent sand flea bites is by covering your legs, feet, and ankles. Sand fleas can only jump 20 to 40 cm (8-16 inches) so it is unlikely that you will get bit anywhere above the waist. While walking along the beach, wear light pants and sandals. If you are lying down on the sand, make sure to sit on a towel or blanket.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Avoid the beach at dawn and dusk. Try insect repellent. Cover your legs, feet, and ankles.