An instructor can help you learn different voice patterns, modulation, and voice throwing techniques that are commonly used in opera. Look up “opera instructors near me” on the web to find a teacher in your area. Many larger cities have opera organizations that offer group voice classes or private lessons for a monthly fee. Reach out to your local church choir, singing club at school, or other community singing group. Any opportunity to sing will improve your confidence and your singing skills. A few useful websites to search local singing opportunities include Choralnet at https://www.choralnet.org/ and the Contemporary A Capella Society of America at http://www.casa.org/. These websites allow you to search your zip code to find singing opportunities in your area. To get the full opera experience, you should go to live shows in addition to watching videos and listening to recordings of opera. Being in an opera house during a performance will give you an idea of just how skilled a professional opera singer is. Look up “operas near me” to find live operas in your area. Keep in mind that opera singers usually do not use microphones. So, when you are seeing a performer, they are making their voice carry throughout the theater themselves. When you feel ready to sing opera professionally, put yourself out there by auditioning. Websites like YAP Tracker and Playbill.com have audition sections for upcoming live operas. You can also search "opera casting calls near me" on the Internet to find auditions for local live operas. Visit https://www.yaptracker.com/ to access opera audition postings or http://www.playbill.com/job/listing to see multiple Broadway job postings and auditions.

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Train with a professional instructor. Join a local singing group. Attend live opera performances. Audition for local operas to perform live.


An insufficiency can produce symptoms within two weeks. Common symptoms include:   poor appetite and weight loss bleeding gums and pain the teeth stiff joints nasal discharge rough texture to the hair difficulty avoiding infections or healing from wounds If you believe that your guinea pig isn’t getting enough Vitamin C, or if your guinea pig is showing symptoms of a vitamin deficiency, make an appointment with your vet. They will be able to assess your guinea pig. Always consult a vet if you think your guinea pig is pregnant. Guinea pigs often have difficult births, so medical supervision of the pregnancy is vital. When your guinea pig isn’t feeling well, even from Vitamin C deficiency, it may be reluctant to eat supplements or Vitamin C-rich treats. In this case, ensure that it’s getting enough Vitamin C by administering liquid Vitamin C in the mouth using a syringe or dropper. You will need to administer an increased dose of Vitamin C for 1-2 weeks if your guinea pig is recovering from a deficiency. Your vet will be able to specify a dose.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Recognize a guinea pig suffering from insufficient Vitamin C. Consult your vet. Use a dropper or syringe to get Vitamin C into a sick guinea pig.


An interval is described by its quality and degree. The degree of an interval can range from one to seven. These numbers refer to the seven notes that are in a major or minor scale. The quality of an interval can be “major,” “minor,” or “perfect.” There are 13 main types of intervals.  For example, an interval may be “minor third” or “perfect fifth.” Major intervals usually sound more upbeat compared to minor intervals. Identify songs that you already know that start with an interval that you want to learn. The interval should be the first two notes of the melody.  When you hear the melody, you are teaching your brain to recognize the interval.  There are online tools (EarMaster.com, VCU Music Theory, AudioJungle.net, and HornInsights.com) to help you find reference songs that you know.  Trainear.com is a free tool that allows you to practice and test your skills. Apple has also developed an app called Interval Recognition that you can practice and test yourself with. This is a good method if you are new to relative pitch training. "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5 can be used for minor 2nd. "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga can be used for minor 3rd. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele can be used for perfect 4th. The Star Wars theme song can be used for perfect 5th. Solfege is a system used to sing notes. The solfege note names are “do,” “re,” “me,” “fa,” “so,” “la, “ and “ti.” Learn which pairs of solfa syllables correspond with each interval. The syllables allow to associate singable words for different notes. This gives your brain a context for understanding intervals.  For example, “do-re” is “major second, :” and “do-le/si” is “minor sixth.”  This method is difficult if you are not already familiar with solfege. If you are already familiar with solfege, this method will come naturally to you. In this approach, you will not use solfege or reference songs. You simply listen to different intervals until you can recognize them and compare intervals to see if you can recognize the differences. You will do this repeatedly...

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Know how intervals are named. Use reference songs. Practice Solfege. Try the Nike method. Focus on the most important intervals.


An interview is an opportunity for you to find out information about the position and the company that you can't get elsewhere. Coming prepared with a good list of questions shows the interviewer that you're interested in learning more about the position and that you are serious about the job. It also shows you're not afraid to ask questions and willing to do some legwork of your own to get answers.  What kinds of benefits do they offer? What's the dress code? What are they looking for from the person to fill the position? An interview is essentially a conversation, and you will likely need to adapt some of what you have previously rehearsed to fit properly. Carefully listen to their questions and the answers to any questions you pose so that you can use that information to your advantage.  Anxious people often feel the urge to fill silences or to talk too much; try to keep your talking points filtered down to one idea if possible to avoid rambling and to allow the interviewer plenty of speaking time. Try finding out what an employer is looking for and needs and trying to sell yourself as being a fit; "I'm so glad you're looking for an employee that is happy doing filing work and working independently. At my last job, I had a large project that involved completely reorganizing the office's filing. In addition to self-starting and managing my time and prioritization with other projects, I also regularly would ask what else I could do once I completed my tasks." Words like "uhm," "ah" and "well" are what we call filler words. They don't add anything to a conversation or mean anything, they exist solely to give us more time to think. This can show hesitancy or nervousness. This is why it's important that you practice what you will say on an interview first as much as possible. Interviews are about selling yourself, not who you would like to be. Usually as part of the hiring process you have to sign a document that states you haven't lied on your application and that you can be fired if it is discovered you...

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Ask good questions. Use your listening skills. Avoid filler words. Don't lie. Spin the negatives.


An introvert is much more likely to respond to your advances if you are not surrounded by your friends. If they are an acquaintance of yours already, ask them to go on a walk, or accompany them on an errand—these types of innocent activities won’t seem too pushy, and will give you time to display your interest in a more intimate setting. If you don’t know them very well, try to approach them when they are by themselves, and seem relaxed. Introverts don’t often offer personal information without prompting. Try bringing up a subject that you think they are interested in, or that you really care about. Ask them a few leading questions and chances are good that they’ll open up when given such a direct opportunity to do so. If you aren’t able to draw them out of their shell right away, don’t worry. It takes time and perseverance to date an introvert. Try again another day, with a different subject. Oftentimes, introverts won’t make the first move because they will be busy over-thinking the situation, or weighing-in other factors. You, however, can make your interest and intentions crystal clear by using the right body language.  Maintain eye contact for slightly longer than you would normally, or try catching their eye in a group conversation when neither of you is speaking. This demonstrates that you are not simply making small talk, and that you intend to pay attention to them specifically. Briefly touch their upper arm or knee while you are in one-on-one conversations. This will show that you are totally engaged in what they have to say and are aware of their physical presence. Graze their shoulder or upper back with your hand when you approach them in a crowded place. This will ground them in an otherwise chaotic environment, and show that your focus is  trained on them. An introvert will respond to your advances a lot faster if you have something in common to discuss. This is because you can jump straight to the heart of the matter (their preferred mode of communication), rather than slogging through...

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Isolate yourself from larger groups. Ask their opinion. Show your romantic interest with body language. Start a conversation on common ground.


An investment advisor has two basic choices in structuring a fund: you can either run your hedge fund as a sole proprietor, or you can create a corporation to partner with you and limit your own liability. It's a common practice to seek protection from liability by creating a corporation to act as the general partner of your fund entity. This partner will be your investment advisory company.   Remember that with a limited partnership, the general partner is completely responsible for all the firms debts and obligations. So, if you incorporate your general partner, your personal assets are protected in the case of a lawsuit or in the case of debts. This is because a corporation is a separate legal entity.  Fill out the articles of incorporation in your state. Always consult your lawyer before incorporating, they can guide you effectively through the process. Your firm will need to compile an in-house rulebook to move forward with incorporation and register with the SEC and the regulatory bodies in your state. The bylaws are yours to choose but might commonly include:  A compliance manual An ethical code of conduct A manual for supervisory procedures An advisor's portfolio-management agreement Do this on the website of the Investment Advisor Registration Depository to make the partnership legal. The process is free but will take several hours to complete. You may want to speak to your legal team before moving forward with the process of registry. This process is necessary to make your company able to manage assets and provide financial advice. After your fund is legally a Registered Investment Advisor, you must register yourself as the investment advisor for your fund.  You can register yourself as the investment advisor for the fund by going to the same website you went to when you registered your company as the Registered Investment Advisor. To complete the process, you'll need to submit a Form U-4 and pay the fee to the IARD. The fee is about $30 This establishes you a representative of your company. Hedge...

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Create a corporate partner. Write your corporate bylaws. Register your company as the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). Register yourself as the Investment Advisor Representative (IAR). Register the fund offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).


An iodine deficiency may cause thyroid nodules. Taking iodine supplements or eating iodine-rich food may minimize or prevent nodules.  You can buy iodine supplements at most drug and health food stores. Follow the instructions on the packaging for dosage, but aim to take at least 150 μg iodine per day.  In many countries including the United States, iodine is added to table salt, so you may ingest plenty through salt use. You can also get iodine through whole foods such as seafood, dairy produce, eggs, and meat. Taking Chinese herbal supplements such as sargassum and ginseng every day may help dissolve your nodules naturally. There is little clinical proof these herbs work against nodules, but holistic and Eastern medical practitioners suggest using them to aid healing.  Ginseng contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may shrink thyroid nodules. Taking ginseng extract every day may help cure your nodules.  Sargassum is an iodine-rich herb that may help treat thyroid nodules. Drinking three cups of sargassum tea every day may help shrink thyroid nodules and prevent any recurrences.  One study found no conclusive evidence that Chinese herbs can treat nodules. If you have lipomas, or fat deposits, drink a mixture of apple cider vinegar and honey every day. This may help reduce the size of or dissolve lipomas.  Mix one teaspoon apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon raw honey in one cup of cold distilled water. Drink this mixture three times per day to help reduce lipomas.  Proponents of this remedy believe that the apple cider vinegar will help you lose weight, which in turn will help decrease fat deposits. Drink herbal teas such as chickweed or bamboo every day to help reduce the size of nodules. This treatment may also help prevent further nodules.  Add one teaspoon of dried chickweed to one cup of boiled water and drink the mixture at least twice daily.  Add one teaspoon dried green tea leaves to one cup of boiled water and drink the mixture at least twice a day.  You can make a tea of dried bamboo leaves to...

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Consume iodine for thyroid nodules. Take Chinese herbal supplements. Drink apple cider vinegar and honey to dissolve lipomas. Drink herbal teas to prevent the growth of nodules. Use bentonite clay to help prevent nodules. Apply a honey or green tea mask.


An ironing board or tabletop covered with a towel would work.  Be sure the surface that you are using is not sensitive to heat. Heating the garment beyond recommended settings may cause damage to the material.  Some materials, such as polyester, may actually melt if overheated. After you have removed the transfer and residue, launder the garment as you normally do.  Be sure to do this if you used any kind of chemical to remove leftover residue, as chemicals may irritate or harm your skin.

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Place the garment on a flat surface. Check the garment care instructions. Wash the garment as usual.


An itchy scalp is the most common symptom of lice infestation. However, other conditions, including dandruff and scalp eczema, can cause also itchy scalp. Itchy scalps can also be a sign of an allergic reaction to hair care products such as shampoo, too.  Some people who have head lice may not experience itching right away. It can take up to six weeks after infestation for the scalp to begin feeling itchy.  Some people may also feel a “tickling” sensation on their scalp or head, as though something is moving or crawling. White flakes may be caused by dandruff or scalp eczema. They may also be caused by an allergic reaction to shampoos and other hair care products. However, these “flakes” may actually be lice eggs (nits).  Dandruff commonly occurs throughout the hair. Lice eggs commonly occur closer to the scalp and are not as widespread as dandruff flakes. If you cannot easily brush or shake the flakes off the hair or scalp, they may be lice eggs. Lice may find their way into your home on clothes or bedding. They cannot fly, but they can jump great distances. You may see small bugs that look like light-brown sesame seeds on clothing, bedding, skin, or hair.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Check for itching of the scalp. Check for white flakes on the scalp or in hair. Examine clothes for lice.


An obsessive ex may try to initiate contact with you, such as calling or texting you, sending you gifts, etc. If you reciprocate the contact, even to say “leave me alone,” the ex may interpret it as a sign that you are still interested. The best technique for dealing with an obsessive ex is to avoid all contact.  It is best to leave calls, texts, emails, etc. unanswered. Just ignore or delete them. If your ex sends you gifts or other items, do not acknowledge or return them. Just toss them out. Because they create large networks of contacts, social media can make it difficult to deal with an obsessed ex. Your ex might try to contact you via your social media profiles, or through any mutual friends’. The best thing you can do is remove your ex from your social media contact lists: you don’t want him/her to be in touch with you, and you won’t want to see your ex's social media content. Avoiding physical contact can be an effective way of dealing with an obsessive ex. If he or she does not have the chance to see you, the obsession will hopefully come to an end. This may mean that you have to change your behavior patterns or the places you frequent. For instance, if you think you will run into your ex at a particular coffee shop you frequent, you may want to find a different one to visit. This can be frustrating, but on the plus side, you get to explore some new places and get a fresh start.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Don’t make contact with your ex. Remove the ex from your contact and friends lists on social media. Stay away from your ex.


An oil drum will work well for this purpose. Be sure to use a metal-cutting blade; when you’re done, the half-drum should look like a cradle. You only need half of the drum to make the oven. You can discard the other half. Put some degreasing soap onto a scrub brush. Thoroughly scrub the inside of the half-drum with degreasing soap and water. Pay extra attention to the corners and crevices, where grease can accumulate. The long side should be as long as the long side of the drum. The other should equal the curved width of the interior of the drum. You can measure the curved interior with a flexible measuring tape, and then mark it out on the sheet metal.  Use tin snips to cut sheet metal. Always wear safety goggles and protective gloves when cutting sheet metal. For the large rectangle: one side be as long as the long side of the drum, the other should equal the curved length of the interior. You can measure this with a flexible measuring tape. Cut a string the length of the radius of the end of the drum. Tie a marker to the end of the string. Hold the string onto the sheet metal, and swivel the marker around to draw a circle. Cut out the circle and cut it in half. Cut using tin snips, wearing safety goggles and protective gloves. Drill holes through both the sheet metal and the drum with a ⅛ inch (.32 cm) drill bit, then apply ⅛ inch (.32 cm) pop rivets with a rivet gun. Slide the rivet into the nozzle of the rivet gun. Place the rivet into the hole you have drilled and squeeze the trigger of the rivet gun. This will maximize the amount of heat inside the oven. You can buy reflective paint at a hardware store or online. Make sure that you wear gloves and non-fancy clothes when you’re painting, and that you paint in a well-ventilated place, preferably outside. This will hold the glass top, which you will slide in and out through the open side. The easiest way to create a lip is with six pieces of metal flashing:  Make a flashing “sandwich” by putting on two layers of flashing so that the glass can slide...

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Cut a large metal drum in half vertically with a jigsaw. Clean the inside of the half-drum with a degreasing soap. Cut a large rectangle of sheet metal to fit the curved interior of the drum. Cut two half circles to fit inside the ends of the drum. Attach the sheet metal to the inside of the drum. Paint the inside of the oven with a reflective paint rated for barbecues. Create a metal lip with flashing around three top edges of the oven. Flip the half-drum over and apply spray-on insulation to the outside. Attach a base to the bottom of the oven to keep it from tipping over. Drill drainage holes in the bottom of the oven. Slide a custom-sized sheet of tempered glass into the metal lip. Insert a thermometer into the oven, if you want. Place aluminum racks on the bottom of the oven. Cook your food on a sunny day.


An oil press can be a bit pricier than a blender, but it can blend your almonds extra thoroughly if you're willing to splurge a bit. You should mount the press on a table or another sturdy surface. Simply turn the crank nice and slow to start to get the roasted almonds to produce oil. Unlike in a blender, you won't have to worry about the oil creating build-up on the sides of the device. Simply place a cup below the almonds and wait for the oil to be released into the cup. It'll be easier to crank the press the longer you do it. You can use the oil right away and won't need to wait a few weeks from the oil to separate from the nuts as you would when using a blender. However, the oil may look a bit cloudy, but that doesn't mean it will be less effective. If you'd like your oil to be more clear, just place it in a container and leave it out for a day for the particles to settle to the bottom of it.

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Place the almonds in the top of the oil press. Start turning the crank. Use a cup to catch the oil. Use the oil.


An oil rig is a place where you really can work hard to get ahead. Most crane operators, shift supervisors and other skilled workers started out in entry-level positions. They set themselves apart by pursuing advanced oil rig training and accepting additional assignments. If you have previous experience, advanced qualifications or training, etc., you may be able to apply for non-entry level positions. If working on an oil rig is a long-term goal of yours or if you want to begin working at the highest level possible, it might be a good idea for you to pursue training options and certifications before you apply so that you are more qualified for non-entry level positions. There are a variety of jobs available for employment on oil rigs. Think about what kind of work you enjoy doing and what job might best fit with these ideas. If you enjoy cooking more than manual labor, consider applying to be a chef for the oil rig crew. If you want to learn a specific trade (like welding), you might want to apply to be a helper or apprentice to a welder or other specialist on the oil rig. There are many jobs available for inexperienced workers to begin their careers.   Roughneck: Roughnecks are general laborers who usually work on the rig deck. They move equipment and supplies, and also are responsible for cleaning equipment and work areas.   Roustabout: These workers are involved in drilling operations. They often move sections of drill pipe and clean spill. Roustabouts aspire to one day become the tool pusher, the senior supervisor on a rig.   Helper: Helpers assist skilled personnel, serving as apprentices for rig electricians, lead welders, and heavy-equipment operators.   Painter: Offshore oil rigs, in particular, must be painted constantly to protect the structure from the corrosive effects of saltwater. This is a hazardous duty, as painters often must be suspended in harnesses to reach remote areas of the platform.  Motorman: Motormen maintain and repair all rig machinery, including generators and deck equipment.   ...

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Consider your qualifications. Weigh your personal skills and preferences. Choose an entry level position that suits you, if necessary.


An old pill bottle, a film container, a plastic bottle of Coca-Cola, whatever you have lying around (with a lid!) will do. Be sure to wash it first, though; you'll be putting the side of the bottle in your mouth.  One hole needs to be centered on the bottom and the other centered on the side. A 5/16" drill bit is best for a standard pen, but it can vary. Choose a drill bit that matches the width of your pen, as the pen will be inserted through the hole shortly. You know, the kind they give you at hotels and seminars for free. A straight-tubed, not fancy, ballpoint pen with no frills. There are three steps to this:  Unscrew the cap surrounding the ink point. Take out the guts -- the ink, the spring -- to create an empty barrel for your BBs to fly through. Ram out the lid at the top with a screwdriver or other slim, pointed object. A sturdy straw will also do the trick. It should protrude about 1/2" (1.25 cm) into the inside of the container. A regular pen should fit fairly snugly into a hole drilled with a 5/16" bit. It's a good idea to hot glue the barrel to the bottom of the medicine bottle. Just put a ring of glue around the pen where it meets the edge of the container. This way no air will escape, pressurizing your BBs. A little less than half full is ideal. Experiment with distance and aim -- you should be able to go a considerable distance away (the length of your garage, say) and still maintain direction and velocity. Do not inhale with your mouth up against the container. You could inhale pellets and choke. Instead, take a breath away from the gun and then blow inside.

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Drill 2 holes in a small container. Deconstruct a regular pen. Insert the pen into the hole in the bottom of your container. Unscrew the cap and put some BBs inside. Blow in the hole in the side and watch the BBs come out the barrel.


An old t-shirt is the best option for this method, as other shirts might have wider necklines that won't lend as well to making a tank.  The way this method differs from Method 1 is that in the first method, the shirt still came out to the edge of your shoulder and simply had the sleeves removed. In this method, we are removing both the sleeves and the neckline to make a tank. Men's style t-shirts are a good option, because they tend to be looser-fitting than women's t-shirts. It is important that the surface is flat so that you cut the shirt evenly. Be sure to stick close to the seam, because this creates a wider neck opening than it seems.  Stay within ¼ inch of the seam. The cut doesn't have to be perfectly “straight,” especially if you're going for more of a grunge look. This means that the cut doesn't have to maintain the exact same distance from the seam all the way around the neckline. Pull the shirt tight while you cut to avoid bunching and to make cutting easier. Unlike with the neckline cut, you will not follow the curve of the sleeve for this cut.  Start at the armpit and cut with a slight curve up toward the middle of the distance between the neck and the sleeve. You want to leave a good width for the strap of the tank, which should be about an inch-and-a-half or more. Pull the sleeves tight while you cut to avoid bunching and to make the cutting easier. A double-turn hem is a simple and quick way to seal these new edges.  Fold your new edge to the inside of the shirt ¼ inch and press. Then, fold it in again another ¼ inch and press again. Use your sewing machine and its presser foot, also known as a rolled hem foot, to sew the folds down for the hem.  Repeat on all edges, including both new armholes and the neckline. Hemming is not necessary if you want your tank to have a grunge look.

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Select which shirt you would like to turn into a sleeveless tank. Lay your shirt on a flat surface. Cut out the neck of the shirt just below the seam. Trim off the sleeves starting at the armpit. Hem the new edges of the tank to avoid fraying on those edges.


An older child or a child who has had previous asthma attacks may be able to feel an attack coming on. If a child tells you directly that she “can’t breathe” or is having trouble breathing, don't ignore it! During milder phases of an asthma attack, the child may wheeze, although in the severe stages this may or may not be present. A child having an asthma attack may also report chest pain or a tight feeling in the chest. Chest pain is common during asthma attacks because as air gets trapped in narrowed airways, the pressure in the chest can rise.  Because the airway is constricted, you might also notice decreased breath sounds. A young child or one who's never had an attack before may not know how to describe or report shortness of breath or chest pain. Instead, she might panic and describe symptoms vaguely: "I feel strange" or "sick." Watch asthmatic children closely for observable clues of an attack, like shallow breathing or wheezing. Don't assume that a child is not having an asthma attack just because she doesn't report breathing trouble or chest pain. Most children with asthma begin showing signs by the age of 5, when they will start reacting poorly to their asthma triggers.An asthma trigger is anything that can cause symptoms to flare up. Triggers can vary from child to child, so be aware of the things that can cause an attack for your child, especially when you suspect one coming on. Some triggers (like dust mites and pet fur) can be eliminated, but others (like air pollution) have to be monitored as best as possible. Common triggers include:  Pet fur: either vacuum or damp-mop regularly to remove fur from your home. Dust mites: use mattress and pillow covers to protect the child from dust mites, wash bedding often, avoid putting stuffed animals in your child's room, and avoid pillows or quilts that use down feathers. Cockroaches: cockroaches and their droppings are a common asthma trigger. To discourage cockroaches in your home, don't leave food or water out. Sweep up all crumbs and food particles...

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Pay attention to any mention of breathing trouble. Take complaints of chest pain seriously. Recognize children’s limitations. Be aware of environmental triggers. Monitor the child's behavior. Treat respiratory infections appropriately.


An online alternative to magazine searches is the use of IMDB and their subscription service IMDBpro which lists the agents of many actors, providing you with information to help you direct your letters to the right agent. Although sending autograph requests to agents and firms come at a 50-60% response rate, sending your letter to those places prove no good if the celebrity is no longer with the agent or agency. There are a handful of other websites that help you keep your celebrity addresses current.  As previously mentioned, The Internet Movie Database is a great credible resource for information on people working in television and film. Find your celebrity by searching their name in the search engine provided. Other sites like FanMail.biz and Celebrity Fans are other free online resources that offer some success with locating celebrity address information. On FanMail.biz, read the forums to check out the success and failure rates other fans have had with writing to celebrities for autographs. Athletes can be reached by contacting them directly through the team they play for. Send the letter at the player’s attention, c/o the team they play for underneath, and include the name of the stadium, and the address on the recipient portion of the envelope.  Look at the official websites for the leagues to get a rundown of the teams and the official venues they call home. For example, for a roundup of baseball teams in the league, find it here: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/  Spring training facilities, TV studios, and minor league affiliates might be an effective way to get a reply to sent autograph requests as well. Celebrities are very busy people with hectic and demanding schedules. Have patience for the length of time it takes to hear back from an autograph request you’ve sent. Sometimes it takes weeks, sometimes it takes months. It can even take up to a year to hear back from a celebrity, so be patient.

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Search for celebrity addresses by finding their agents online. Locate celebrity addresses on other parts of the web. Send autograph requests directly to home stadiums. Wait for a reply.


An online camera shop will sell a C4-1 three chemical powder kit called a "press kit." Then, your containers for mixing the chemicals need to be airtight. To ensure the containers are airtight, buy three chemical containers or 3 one-gallon glass jugs. Label them “Developer,” “Blix,” and “Stabilizer.” This is so you do not confuse the chemicals and accidentally mix them together. Get a plastic measuring pitcher and fill it with clean tap water at 110 degrees Fahrenheit or 43.5 degrees Celsius. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the water. Fill the pitcher up to 800ml. Open the contents of the Developer pouch and pour it into pitcher. Mix well. Then add more water to make it a 1000ml solution. Once the contents have dissolved, transfer the them to your chemical container or gallon jug with a regular kitchen funnel.  The water that you add in after the mixing the Developer needs to be 110 degrees Fahrenheit or 43.5 degrees Celsius as well. Be especially cautious with the Developer; it must not get contaminated with the Blix because it has bleach in it. It is best practice to wear gloves and safety goggles when handling chemicals. Like the Developer, fill your plastic mixing pitcher with clean tap water, at 110 degrees Fahrenheit or 43.5 degrees Celsius, up to the 800ml mark. Open the Blix pouch and pour the contents into the pitcher. Mix well. Add more water to make it a 1000ml solution.  When you are sure it is mixed well (all the powder has dissolved), transfer the Blix into the chemical container or jug labeled “Blix.” Because the Blix has a strong chemical smell that can make you lightheaded when inhaled directly, make sure your space has proper ventilation. Unlike the Developer and the Blix, the water for the stabilizer only needs to be room temperature (70 degrees Fahrenheit). Fill your plastic measuring pitcher with room temperature water up to the 900ml mark. Mix in the Stabilizer contents thoroughly. Once your contents are mixed well, add more water to make it a 1000ml solution. Again, pour...

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Buy your chemicals and containers. Dilute the Developer. Mix the Blix. Mix the Stabilizer.


An online search will help you locate your nearest nudist club or beach. Once you’re comfortable being naked at home, take the next step and visit the naturist community. Be sure you know the rules and expectations of the community before you go.  Don’t let feelings of inadequacy hinder you. Once you visit a nudist community, you’ll realize that everyone is different in some way and that none of it is wrong. The visitors aren't worrying about their bodies, or yours, they’re simply there to enjoy the pleasure of naturism in a friendly environment.  Some nudist communities encourage sex. Be aware of whether that's something you want to experience before you show up. Participate in online forums. These can be great resources for people who want to discuss the life of a naturist and swap information on good naturist destinations. France is an excellent nudist destination, famous for its nude beaches. If France is too far, closer to home you should be able to find clothing-optional resorts, natural mountain hot springs for nude soaking, and skinny-dipping spots. Check out your local laws regarding being topless in public, including at parks, swimming pools and at the beach. Likewise, you can participate in one of the fun naked bike rides that take place all over the world. Go nude where it is appropriate, hiking, nature reserves. Be comfortable with yourself and by experience one can go nude as long you don't upset other people.

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Locate a nudist community. Take a nudist holiday. Continue to be naked whenever you can.


An opening statement is meant to help jurors comprehend the case, focus on important evidence, and provide context. Before writing your opening statement, you are going to want to grasp why the opening statement is so important. This will help you write the best opening statement possible. Your opening statement should do at least the following things:   Present a clear picture of the case. Your opening statement is one of the only times at trial you will be able to tell a complete, uninterrupted story. After your opening statement, the case will unfold in bits and pieces and may seem unorganized to the jurors.  Arouse the interest of your jury. You want the jury to be engaged and interested in the case. If they are not, you may find your jury getting bored and becoming inattentive during your presentation of witnesses and evidence.   Build rapport with your jurors. You want the jurors to like you, as you will ultimately ask them to decide the case in your favor. You want to speak to them as the intelligent people they are, and you want to be sincere in the beliefs you convey. Before you start writing your opening statement, you want to brainstorm what type of information should be included and what should be left out. An opening statement is an opportunity for you to discuss the facts of your case while generally avoiding arguments and the application of law to facts.   Discuss the facts of your case. Your opening statement should be limited to a discussion of the anticipated evidence and what the main issues are. You must not exaggerate or misstate your evidence, you must not refer to inadmissible evidence, and you must not discuss matters that will not be a part of your own case.   Avoid arguing during your opening statement. Because the point of your opening statement is to introduce the jury to your case, you do not want to turn your opening statement into a series of legal arguments. So long as you are assisting the jury in understanding your evidence, your comments should be permissible.  However, once...

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Identify and understand the purposes of your opening statement. Identify and understand what content belongs in your opening statement. Identify and understand your audience and what your tone should be.


An opening statement lays out what you intend to prove. By itself, an opening statement is not evidence.  Acknowledge bad facts up front.  If the defense will put up the defendant’s doctor to testify that the testator had sufficient mental capacity, then you should acknowledge that fact so that the jury isn’t surprised. Be brief. The average adult’s attention span is now only five minutes. In a court case, parties produce evidence and then argue at the close of evidence that the facts support their side. Your attorney will call the witnesses who best support your argument that the will is invalid. As the person challenging the will, you will go first. The defense is able to cross-examine your witnesses. You might have documents that support your argument that the testator was senile. Your attorney will introduce these documents into evidence by having a witness authenticate what the document is. For example, if the testator was taking medication for Alzheimer’s, then you would want the prescription (maybe even the bottle) introduced into evidence. The jury can then consider this evidence. Just as the defense can cross-examine your witnesses, you get a turn to poke holes in the testimony of defense witnesses. You should try to diminish their credibility.  A good way to challenge a witness’s credibility is to show that she was not at the event she claims to be testifying about. You can “impeach” her testimony, for example, by showing credit card receipts that place her at a shopping mall when she claims to have been witnessing a will signing. You can also impeach someone with a felony conviction. The judge will consider someone’s criminal history in determining their credibility. At the close of evidence, your attorney will argue that the evidence supports your argument.  A good closing argument links evidence in the case to the legal issues. For example, if you are arguing that the testator lacked mental capacity, then you need to explicit tie how the medicine for Alzheimer’s supports your point. Closing...

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Prepare an opening statement. Call witnesses. Introduce documents into evidence. Cross-examine the defense witnesses. Present closing argument.


An orange tree grown from seed will be more vulnerable to disease, and its oranges may not taste like the fruit the seed came from. The tree could also take between four and fifteen years to bear fruit for the first time. A young tree purchased from the nursery is actually a combination of two plants: one tree bred for healthy roots and other attributes, plus branches of another tree grafted onto the first. These branches come from a tree that produces high quality fruit, and because they are already mature, the tree should produce fruit within a year or two after purchase. All that explained, feel free to continue with these steps if you're up for a challenge. Cut open an orange carefully without breaking the seeds inside, or simply use the seeds that aren't damaged by the knife. Pick out seeds without any dents or discolorations. Seeds that appear withered and dry, usually after they've been left out of the fruit for too long, have a lower chance of growing. Note that some varieties of orange are seedless. Ask a fruit seller for a variety with seeds. Hold the seeds under running water and gently rub off any pulp or other material that has gathered onto the seeds. Be careful not to damage the seeds, especially if some are already beginning to sprout. There is no need to dry the seeds afterwards. Keeping them moist will make them more likely to sprout. Assuming you're using seeds that haven't yet begun to germinate (sprout), you can shorten the time it takes to reach that point by keeping them in a moist environment. You could keep damp seeds in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting, or simply keep the soil they're planted in moist, but not soggy.  If you are using seeds that have dried out, they are in a dormant state and can take months to germinate, or fail to do so at all.  Professional orange growers soak some slow-germinating orange varieties in gibberellic acid before planting to speed up the germination even more. This is typically unnecessary for a home project involving a...

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Understand the problems with growing from a seed. Select seeds before they have dried out. Wash the seeds. Get the seeds to sprout faster by keeping them moist. Plant each seed in a small pot of well-draining potting mix or soil. Keep the soil in full sunlight. Add a balanced fertilizer once every two weeks (optional). Remove the weakest of the three sprouts when the seeds sprout.


An orthopedist will look at your x-rays and other tests to help determine the best treatment option. He will take into account the type of fracture (intra- or extra-articular), as well as the complexity (Bennett's versus Rolando’s fractures). In relatively straightforward cases (such as an extra-articular fracture) the doctor may be able to replace the fracture fragments manually without surgery. She will provide anesthesia before attempting to realign the fragments.  This method (also referred to as a closed reduction) typically consists of the doctor pulling and tugging along the break to realign it while using a fluoroscopy (continuous, realtime x-raying) to see when the fragments are realigned.  Note that some Rolando’s fractures, especially those where the bones are shattered into too many pieces to screw or pin together, may also be treated in this method with the surgeon molding the fragments to the best of his ability (known as an open reduction). For intra-articular fractures (such as Bennett's and Rolando’s fractures), your orthopedist will usually suggest surgery. The specific type of surgery will depend on the complexity of the fracture(s). Typical options include:  Using fluoroscopy to place wires through the skin to realign the fragments, known as external fixation. This option typically pertains to Bennett's fractures where the fragments have remained very close together. Having a surgeon open the hand to place small screws or pins into the bones in order to keep them properly aligned. This is known as internal fixation. Potential complications from surgical options include nerve or ligament injuries, stiffness, and increased risk of arthritis. Whether your particular case calls for a surgical or non-surgical option, the doctor will place your thumb in a spica cast to immobilize it and keep all of the fragments perfectly in place during the recovery period.  Expect to wear the cast anywhere from two to six weeks, with closer to six being the norm.  Your doctor may also schedule follow-up...

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See an orthopedic surgeon. Ask about non-surgical options. Consider surgical treatments. Immobilize the thumb. See a physical therapist.


An outdoor fire will likely be the easiest for making activated charcoal, but you can also do this in your home fireplace. The fire should be hot enough to cause wood pieces to burn. Take safety precautions when lighting a fire and always keep a fire extinguisher nearby. If hardwood is not available, you can substitute almost any dense, fibrous plant material, like coconut shells. Insert your hardwood pieces or plant material into a metal pot, then cover it with a lid.  The lid of your pot should have a vent hole, though airflow to the inside of the pot should be limited throughout this process. You could use a camp cookware kettle so the air can escape through the spout, for instance. The material you burn should be as dry as possible before you put it in the pot. Set the lidded pot on the fire. As the material cooks, you should see smoke and gas escape from vent hole in the lid. Doing this will burn away everything from the material except the carbon (charcoal) in it. When no more smoke or gas seems to be coming from your pot, it’s likely finished cooking. The charcoal now in your pot will stay hot for a while. Give it plenty of time to cool down. When it’s cool to the touch, transfer the carbon to a clean container and rinse it with cool water to remove ash and any remaining debris, then drain the water. Transfer the cleaned charcoal to a mortar and pestle and grind it up into a fine powder. Alternatively, you could put the carbon in a durable plastic bag and crush it up into a fine powder with a tenderizing mallet or a hammer. If you used a plastic bag, transfer the powder to a clean bowl, otherwise you can leave it in the mortar. In about 24 hours, the powder should be dry. Confirm the dryness with your fingers; the powder should be fully dry before you move on.

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Build a  medium-sized fire in a safe area. Pack a metal pot with small pieces of hardwood. Cook the pot on an open fire for 3 to 5 hours to make charcoal. Clean the charcoal with water once it cools. Grind up the charcoal. Allow the charcoal powder to air dry completely.


An outline is a tool for organizing your ideas into chronological order. By making an outline, you will be able to write your book without forgetting any ideas you had for the plot. You will also be able to have a clear idea of what will happen in your book before you write it.  You can format your outline however you want. Traditionally, you start each section with a shorthand header, and then use bullet points below that header to briefly map out what will happen in that section. You can also write separate outlines for different parts of your book. For example, you might have one outline that explains the plot, and have another outline that organizes all the information and ideas you have for your main characters, or even your setting. Once you have your outline written, it should be easier to start writing your actual book. This will just involve taking your shorthand ideas on your outline and expanding them into full chapters and scenes.  You can try using what is called “The Snowflake Method” which means you start with one sentence—maybe the first sentence of your book, or just of a certain chapter—then work to expand that into a full paragraph, and so on, until you have a large chunk of text.  The great thing about having an outline prepared is that you can make changes to it as you write and not end up confused or disorganized. So, as you expand your outline into your book, keep tracking your changes on that outline to keep yourself organized. A very important part of writing a good book is making sure you have a lot of action and dialogue between your characters. A great place to look for an example of good scenes and dialogue is in your favorite books.  Try not to be too formal with your dialogue. Think about who your characters are—are they kids like you? Grown ups? If they’re kids, think about how you and your friends talk. Think about how your conversations sound. Try to write dialogue that sounds like a real conversation. Use action in your scenes. Give your characters something to do. After...

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Start with an outline. Move from your outline to writing your first draft. Write interesting scenes and dialogue. Show, don’t tell.


An outline is a way to organize the information that you want to convey. The outline should mirror the order of steps that you will use in your speech.  The outline should contain three sections: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. The body should be broken up into the various steps of the process. The body of the speech contains the actual steps of the process. Break the process down into manageable steps that can be explained one at a time. Try to put yourself in the audience's shoes to imagine what information they might need.  When writing a speech, you want to simply write notes. You don't need to write out the speech word for word. Write enough to make you comfortable with the material, but not so much that you'll be reading off of your paper.  Try to remember what it was like when you learned how to do this thing. What steps required more explanation than others? Consider which steps need to be broken down into smaller steps. For example, it might not be enough to say, “Remove the saw blade.” You might need to break that step up, so that you have smaller steps such as:  Unplug the saw. Locate the screw under the blade. Turn the screw enough to loosen the blade. Remove the blade.   To keep the audience engaged, think of how you can involve them. Will you include audience participation? Will the demonstration be hands-on? Will you tell jokes or ask the audience questions? These can all be great strategies for keeping people engaged. Your conclusion sums up the process and why it's valuable. It's also good to include a “call to action” in your conclusion. This means something that inspires the audience to go home and try this themselves.  Your call to action could be something like, “By learning to change your own motor oil, you'll be able to save money and feel the empowerment of taking care of your own car!” or, “French style pastries are a welcome addition to any gathering, as you'll see when you bring them to your next party.” Avoid introducing new information in the conclusion. That will...

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Create an outline for your speech. Craft the body of the speech. Write a conclusion. Write an introduction. Decide what kinds of visual aids are important.


An over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen, is usually the best, most immediate way to control pain. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage, so make sure your pain isn’t related to your liver before taking it.  You should only take an NSAID, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, in consultation with your doctor. These medications can upset your stomach, which could end up worsening your gallbladder pain. If over-the-counter medications aren’t effective, your doctor might prescribe an antispasmodic drug, which relaxes the gallbladder.  Take any medication as directed by your doctor or according to the label’s instructions. For immediate relief, wrap a hot water bottle, heating pad, or store-bought warm compress in a cloth. Apply it to your upper right abdomen, and keep it in place for 20 to 30 minutes. Stand up and try to walk around after using the warm compress. Apply it every 2 to 3 hours during a flare-up. To make a castor oil compress, soak a clean cloth in pure castor oil, apply it to the affected area, then cover it with plastic wrap. Hold the warm compress over the plastic for 30 minutes to relieve pain and inflammation. Use a warm castor oil application once a day for 3 days. You could slice a 2 in (5.1 cm) piece of turmeric root, and boil the slices in a pot of water to make a tea. Alternatively, you could take a 1000 to 2500 mg turmeric tablet daily. Among other medical conditions, turmeric is used to relieve gallbladder issues.  While it’s generally safe, you should still consult your doctor before trying turmeric tea or a turmeric supplement in tablet form. Turmeric and other herbs may rapidly empty the gallbladder. While this increased bile flow might help relieve pain, it could lead to a bile duct blockage or other complications. Check with your doctor to stay on the safe side. There are a number of home remedies for gallbladder pain, but most aren’t backed by scientific evidence. Furthermore, some herbs and supplements can aggravate gallbladder disease, worsen other medical conditions, and...

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Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Apply a warm compress to the affected area. Try applying a castor oil warm compress. Make a turmeric tea. Ask your doctor before trying herbs, supplements, and cleanses. Relieve related digestive issues with betaine hydrochloride.


An overhead harness fits over your dog’s head and has straps or tabs that adjust to fit around her belly. Some overhead harnesses also come with chest protection to prevent rubbing and added safety features like reflective trim and a car seat restraint loop.  Look online for an overhead harness, or at your local pet store. You will need to measure your pup’s girth or belly area and her neck area to determine her size. Alternatively, you could also take your dog with you when you go shopping for a harness and have your pup try the harness on before you buy it. To confirm the harness fits your dog properly, make sure you can fit at least two fingers between the harness and your dog's body at all points, including her belly and her neck. Note that most harnesses are not adequate restraints in a motor vehicle. Do not use a regular harness as a seat belt /restraint unless it specifically says on the packaging that it is designed for this purpose. This will keep her from moving around while you attach the harness. You may also need to ask a friend or partner to hold your dog to keep her still. Keep some treats around to reward her once you put on the harness. This will help you identify the neck part of the harness. Reassure your pup with a few pets. The neck piece will be the large round hole in the middle of the harness. It should be large enough for you to slide it over your dog’s head without squeezing or pulling on her ears or face. If it is too small to slide over her head, the harness may be too small for her neck. Slide the straps between your pup's two front legs. The straps should sit between her two front legs, under her belly. They should fit snugly, but not be too short or too tight around your pup’s legs. If the straps don't reach around your pups' belly, they are likely too short and the harness may be too small for her. Reach around your dog's legs and secure the buckles on either side of the harness together. The straps should wrap around your dog's upper belly area. Depending on the type of strap...

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Purchase an overhead harness. Have your dog sit and stay. Let the harness hang loose in your hands. Slide your dog’s head through the neck piece. Arrange the bottom straps. Snap the strap buckles together. Adjust the harness to fit your dog.


An oversized T-shirt isn’t just for an ultra casual look if you pair it with the right outfit. Look for a blazer that is fairly form-fitting but long. Put on an oversized button-up and leave a few of the bottom buttons undone. Pair this with a pair of dress pants and the shoes of your choice. Then, you have an office look for a relaxed work environment, or a stylish look for a night out. Wear a black blazer, a white button-up, black pants, and white sneakers. This is a great look for a night out. Look for a long-sleeved shirt that could easily be worn off the shoulders. Pair the shirt with a nice pair of pants and stilettos. You can choose to wear ballerina flats or sandals if heels aren’t your thing. Wear a long-sleeved button up with a few of the top buttons undone. Then, wear a pair of ankle-length dress pants and nude-colored stilettos. This is a fun and quirky look that is great for either a day or night out. Look for an oversized T-shirt with the pattern of your choice. Stripes would be a good option. Then, put on a pair of pants with a loud print. For shoes, espadrilles, sandals, or plain sneakers would work well.  You can completely clash with the patterns by choosing different prints and colors, or wear different patterns but similar colors. Wear a T-shirt with thin stripes, pants with a large geometric pattern, and plain sandals. Transform your office look for a night out. Wear a button-up T-shirt and leave a few of the top buttons undone. Pair the shirt with a belt and high-rise skinny jeans. You can wear stilettos, loafers, or ballerina flats. Wear a silk button-up, lace bralette, and black skinny jeans. This is a look that says laid back but also very sexy. You can wear just about any shirt for this look, but a button-up is an easy way to dress the outfit up. Pair the shirt with a black mini skirt and pair of heels or ankle boots. Wear a white button-up and tuck in only one side of it. Pair it with leather mini skirt and black ankle boots.

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Wear it with a blazer. Let it fall off of the shoulders. Mix your patterns. Leave it unbuttoned. Put on a skirt and heels.


An overwhelmingly packed schedule often brings on a stress-infused lifestyle. Organize your schedule and set limits on how much you can accomplish in a given day.  Eliminate non-essential activities. Look through all your commitments and cross off the things that are not needed for your survival or stress reduction. Explain to your friends or peers that you need to take some time off to get back to a healthy lifestyle. Try saying, “I really want to continue volunteering at the shelter, but I need to take care my health. I will be in touch in the future.” Talk to your boss or teachers about the minimal and specific tasks that you need to accomplish to stay up to date. Plan to have a private meeting to explain yourself. Try saying, “I am committed to my work here, but I need to focus on getting my health together. What exactly do I need to accomplish in the next few months to keep up?” While some stressful situations cannot be avoided, there are many that can. For example, if watching the news is a stressful for you, eliminate or minimize the amount of time you spend on this activity. If a particular person stresses you out, take some time away from that person to re-evaluate your relationship. Spend time with people that make you happy. Have dinner with friends or see a movie. This can take your mind off your stress and help improve your general outlook. Have a laugh. Like exercise, laughter releases beneficial hormones and relieves stress and tension in the body. Whether you invite your friend over for a movie or chat with family about funny family moments, that belly laugh offers more advantages than you may realize. Talk to close friends or family members about the cause of your stress. Someone who has more experience with work, school, or life issues has probably faced similar challenges. You might also know someone who has also experienced your type of chronic stress and can offer some advice.  If you are reaching out to a friend, for example, you might say, “Miguel, can I tell you about my situation at...

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Take control of your schedule. Socialize. Consult your friends, family, or peers. Learn something new. See a therapist.


An underactive thyroid does not produce enough of the hormone thyroxine, or T4. This condition is called hypothyroidism. Your doctor may prescribe hormones to replace the ones that your thyroid is not producing. Your hormone levels will need to be tested regularly while you are on hormone therapy to make sure that your dosage is correct.  People with hypothyroidism are frequently given a synthetic T4 hormone known as Levothyroxine. If your body doesn’t process T4 correctly, you can also take synthetic T3, known as Liothyronine or Cytomel. Synthetic T3 is a good option for individuals who do not want to consume animal products or pork products. Thyroid hormones can be derived from animal sources, primarily pig. Talk to your doctor about hormones from animal sources, such as Armour, Erfa, and Nature-Throid, if you are concerned about using synthetic hormones. Fortunately, thyroid cancer is very treatable. However, it is important to treat it as quickly as possible. If your doctor suspects thyroid cancer, they may need to take a sample of tissue from your thyroid for testing. Your doctor may recommend a combination of treatments to make sure that the cancer is completely eliminated. Common treatments include: Surgery to remove some or all of the thyroid and other affected tissues (such as the lymph nodes in your neck). Hormone replacement therapy. This treatment is necessary if your thyroid has been removed. Oral radioactive iodine, to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue and cancer cells. External radiation therapy. Chemotherapy. Injections of alcohol into the cancerous tissue. Drugs designed to slow or stop cancer growth.

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Take hormone medications for hypothyroidism. Explore treatment options for thyroid cancer.


An unpleasant question to be faced is "What is your floor made up of?" Plywood is good. But, if you have the typical 1/2" to 5/8" particle board on top of a deck made of 2x8s, you have some work to do. After removal of the base trim, the particle board should be pulled up (this is easiest if you first cut it into about 16" squares)and replaced by plywood. You will need a Skil saw, and if you're doing the kitchen, you'll need a "toe-kick saw."  Replace the particle board up to where the tile will stop. While you have the particle board off, you can inspect the deck to make sure it is firmly attached to the floor joists. Now you're ready for leveling compound (if needed). You will need to lay backerboard (fiberglass or preferably cement sheets that are usually 3 by 5 feet) as well, or the tile will pop off. A first phase of evaluation is to determine the size of the room to be tiled (or re-tiled).  The number of tiles you will need will depend on the size of the tile you wish to lay, as well as the tile pattern you will like on the floor. Using a tape measure or digital laser tape, measure the room from one wall to the opposite wall, and note the distance. Let’s say the measure of this distance is 12 feet (3.7 m). Measure the distance of the opposing walls to each other. Let’s say this distance is 7 feet (2.1 m). Multiplying these 2 distances (12 feet x 7 feet) will yield a total area of 84 square feet.  Note: These measurements are based on squared dimensions. If the room is not perfectly "squared" (or in this case “rectangle") because of an irregular floor plan (where there might be a small section off of one side, for example), do not factor this space into your measurement.  While you will of course need to tile this space, factoring this space into your measurements will affect finding the "center" of the room, which will be discussed shortly. This area is important to note, since it will provide you with an estimate of the number of tiles you will need to purchase to cover the area to be tiled. Tile comes...

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Laying the foundation. Lay the backer board. Evaluate the space to be tiled. Decide on your tile size and pattern. Pick a color. Prep your space.


An x-intercept is a point where the parabola crosses the x-axis. The two roots you found are the x-intercepts. For example, if the inequality is x2+4x−21<0{\displaystyle x^{2}+4x-21<0}, then the x-intercepts are x>−7{\displaystyle x>-7} and x<3{\displaystyle x<3}, since these are the roots you found when using the quadratic formula or factoring. The axis of symmetry is the line that cuts the parabola in half. To find the axis of symmetry, use the formula x=−b2a{\displaystyle x={\frac {-b}{2a}}}, where a{\displaystyle a} and b{\displaystyle b} correspond to the terms in the original quadratic inequality. For example, for the inequality x2+4x−21<0{\displaystyle x^{2}+4x-21<0}, you will first calculate x=−42(1){\displaystyle x={\frac {-4}{2(1)}}}:x=−42{\displaystyle x={\frac {-4}{2}}}x=−2{\displaystyle x=-2}. So, the axis of symmetry is the line x=−2{\displaystyle x=-2} The vertex is the high or low point of the parabola. To find the vertex, first change the original inequality into an equation equal to y{\displaystyle y}. Then plug the x{\displaystyle x} value you found for the axis of symmetry into the equation. For example, if the axis of symmetry is x=−2{\displaystyle x=-2}, plug -2 into the equation and solve:y=(−2)2+4(−2)+−21{\displaystyle y=(-2)^{2}+4(-2)+-21}y=4−8−21{\displaystyle y=4-8-21}y=4−8−21{\displaystyle y=4-8-21}So, the vertex of the parabola is at the point (−2,−25){\displaystyle (-2,-25)}. To know the direction of the parabola, look at the a{\displaystyle a} term of the inequality in standard form. If the a{\displaystyle a} term is positive, the parabola will “right-side up,” meaning it opens towards the top. If the a{\displaystyle a} term is negative, the parabola will be “upside down,” meaning it opens towards the bottom. Since the a{\displaystyle a} term in the inequality x2+4x−21<0{\displaystyle x^{2}+4x-21<0} is positive, the parabola will be right-side up. If the inequality is greater than or equal to (≥{\displaystyle \geq }) or less than or equal to (≤{\displaystyle \leq }), draw the...

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Plot the x-intercepts on the coordinate plane. Find the axis of symmetry. Find the vertex of the parabola. Determine the direction of the parabola. Draw the parabola with a solid or dotted line. Shade the graph.


Anabolic (meaning protein and muscle building) steroids are powerful medicines with various health benefits, but all are considered controlled substances that require a prescription due to their potential for abuse and serious side effects. Your family doctor is not likely to prescribe anabolic steroids for you unless you suffer from angioedema, aplastic anemia (both blood disorders) or some muscle wasting condition. Wanting bigger muscles or greater strength is not a valid reason for an ethical doctor to write you a prescription for anabolic steroids.  For hereditary angioedema, adult dosage recommendations usually start at 2 mg, three times day. If successful at reducing swelling, dosages are reduced after one to three months to 2 mg daily. For aplastic anemia, adult and childhood dosages typically start at 1 mg/kg per day and can be slowly increased from there. Winstrol comes in round pink tablets (meant to be taken orally) and in a serum meant to be injected directly into muscle tissue. Usage ranges from a few weeks to about six months at a time. If you are taking Winstrol orally (via tablets), remember to always drink a full glass of water with it. Drinking water helps the tablet dissolve quicker and also prevents stomach irritation. The pills contain a compound called c17 methyl, which helps the stanozolol from being destroyed in the stomach and liver so it can work on muscle growth; however, the downside to c17 methyl is that it irritates the stomach and is toxic to the liver. Drinking lots of water with the pills will help lessen the impact of c17 methyl on your body.  Start with at least an 8-ounce glass of water with each pill you take. Avoid acidic juices as they may contribute to stomach irritation. Taken orally, stanozolol doesn't lose its potency (compared to injecting it) as much as some other anabolic steroids do. All types of steroids, particularly anabolic steroids, are damaging to the liver because they are toxic (difficult or impossible to break down into harmless by-products) and...

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Consult with your physician before taking any steroids. Take Winstrol with lots of water. Don't drink any alcohol while on steroids. Don't take Winstrol with anticoagulant medication.


Analyze your experience level. If you aren't a skilled builder, a pre-hung door may be easier to install because they come weather tight and gap free. There are two other things to consider:  Determine if there's a door frame where you want to put the door. If there's an open area for the door, rather than a frame, it will be easier to use a pre-hung door unit. Consider the condition of an existing door frame. If it is damaged or in poor condition, you might want to remove the door frame and use a pre-hung door. This guide will likely have a few words you're not incredibly familiar with. Here's what you'll find in your prehung door kit:  Hinges Latchbolt and lockset bore (part of the doorknob) Latch jamb and head jamb  (the frame of the door that supports it) Casing (the trim) Mortise for strike plate (where the lock goes into the wall) There are a few terms that will also be used that are a part of your house. These are the header (the part of the wall framing above the door), the king stud (the stud in the wall that supports the header), and the trimmer (the stud in the wall that is next to the jamb). The pre-hung door will come with long sides on the frame. This will allow you to cut each side of the door frame according to how level the floor is. Cut the sides of the door frame if the floor isn't even. If the floor isn't level, one side of the frame will be shorter than the other to fit with the floor. This will not be noticeable after the door is in place. If it's not, install wooden shims between the rough opening and the door frame. A shim is a thin, tapered piece of wood that is used to fill in the gaps in the door frame. Using shims avoids the necessity for rebuilding the door opening to fit the pre-hung door.  Use shims on the side of the door with the hinges to remove the gaps between the trimmer stud and the door frame. The door should be square. Have another person hold the pre-hung door in place while you install wooden shims where necessary. Ensure the door frame is flush with the wall. Hammer...

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Determine if a prehung door is right for your situation. Familiarize yourself with the necessary parts. Determine if the floor is level where the door will be hung. Make sure the rough opening is plumb. Shim the trimmers. Fit the door into the opening.


Anchor your feeder or trough firmly to the floor or the lower part of the fence so that it doesn’t budge. Hungry pigs can easily overturn a container that’s not strapped down, resulting in wasted feed.  Some farmers even resort to using sturdy makeshift feeders like converted bathtubs and sinks that are too heavy to topple!  Feeding pigs is expensive enough on its own, so it’s important to ensure that as little food as possible goes to waste. This should give anything they’ve eaten recently plenty of time to make its way out. Cleaning a pig is much harder (and less sanitary) work when there’s partially digested food remaining inside its digestive tract.If you use an automatic feeder, pay close attention to your pigs’ feeding habits so you’ll have an idea of when they last ate.

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Secure your feeder to prevent it from being knocked over. Discontinue feeding 12-18 hours before taking your pigs to the butcher.


Android users have a number of tools they can access to get rid of unwanted calls in the form of apps, including:  Call Filter, a very popular call blocking app that is also free. DroidBlock, another Android app that can get rid of unwanted calls and is also free. Keep in mind success with call-blocking apps tend to vary and they are not always 100% effective. Some Android phones have this option, which can then allow you check your voicemail and identify any spammers or unwanted calls that you want to block. To block the spammer’s number directly:  Add the spam caller’s phone number to your address book. Press the Menu key and select Options. Enable the “Incoming calls/Send calls directly to voicemail” option. Add any additional spam numbers to the phonebook contact entry and they will all be sent straight to voicemail. After several ignored calls, hopefully the spammers will get the message and stop calling. If you want to block calls based on number and skip the step of adding the spam number to your phone as a contact, you can install a third-party app such as Mr. Number. Mr. Number is a free Android app you can download from the Play Store. Jailbreaking or hacking your iPhone is relatively easy to do, and does not violate any laws, but it does void your Apple warranty. Once you jailbreak your phone, you can download and install iBlacklist. With iBlacklist, you can select the numbers you want to block or add blocked numbers to the blacklist manually.

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Download call blocking apps in the Play Store. Have spam calls sent directly to voicemail. Jailbreak your Apple iPhone to enable the call block tool.


Angels generally favor long, bombshell curls for their walks down the runway, and you can easily achieve the same look by investing in a curling iron and some hairspray.  Before blow-drying your hair, use your fingers to comb a body-building mousse through your hair. If your hair is short, clip in extensions. If your hair is long, skip this step. Curl your hair using one-inch sections. Curl the portions by your hairline away from your face. Gently tease your hair using a boar bristle brush. Spray your hair with a flexible hold hairspray to hold the do in place. Angel hair usually skews more towards beach waves than ringlets, and the secret to achieving the former look is time. The longer your hair is curled, the more time it has to fall and look natural.  Curl your hair several hours before you plan to go out. This will give curled hair time to relax into beachy waves. Add a pinch of salt water spray to the roots of  your hair to increase volume. Conditioner is great for making hair soft, but it also tends to weigh hair down. To combat this, apply conditioner before washing your hair.  If you have fine hair, use a basic shampoo and conditioner. If you have dry hair, forgo conditioner in favor of a pre-shampoo oil treatment.

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Apply big waves to your hair. Curl your hair early. Condition your hair before shampooing.


Angels spend most of their time at work rocking lingerie, so they know a thing or two about picking out underwear. Avoid lingerie that is on trend and instead pick undergarments that flatter your body-type.  If you have an apple shaped body, look for bodysuits with deep V-necks. If you have an athletic body, try a halter neck bra with matching thong. If you're busty, look for fashionable underwire options and pair them with high waisted briefs. If you're short waisted, look for low-rise bikinis. If your body is wider on top, try a baby-doll chemise. If you have a small chest, try a racerback bralette. Angels are used to working it on the runway, so it stands to reason that off the runway, they look for clothing that is comfortable, while still being stylish.  Look for skinny jeans and boyfriend jeans that make your legs look long and lean. Look for fun basics, like leggings and tunics, that you can easily mix and match. Sunglasses are functional – they protect your skin from the sun and keep fans from recognizing you on the street – but they’re also very stylish and add some sophistication to even the most casual of outfits.  Look for classic styles, like aviators and half-frame sunglasses. If you're wearing a show-stopping pair of sunglasses, choose a subdued outfit to balance them out. The average Victoria's Secret Angel is 5'9", so adding heels to your outfit is a guaranteed way to get one step closer to the runway. In addition to classing up your outfit, heels help improve your posture and are a great workout for your calves and butt.  Spring for a stiletto. The higher the heel, the better. If you're breaking in a new set of heels, walk around in them at home to get comfortable before trying them out in public.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Pick the right underwear for your body. Choose comfortable clothing. Never leave the house without wearing sunglasses. Never forget the heels.


Anger can manifest as avoidance, snippiness, negative body language, aggressiveness, or uneven emotional temperaments. This means that anger doesn’t always transfer itself as a disagreement. If he is a quiet person, avoidance may not mean he is mad. If he is constantly outspoken, snippiness could just be his sarcasm. Only take note of these body language traits if they are different than his normal behavior. If he is avoiding direct engagements, showing deference, paying more attention to others than normal, or making offhanded slights, he may be suppressing anger. Overanalyzing these factors will cause problems, so discuss these interactions with friends that were in the group. Make sure to ask a friend that has consistently been around both of you in group settings to get a proper opinion. This doesn’t mean that if he hasn’t proposed, he’s mad at you. Simply taken, if he can’t commit to a date night or party in the future, he could be angry. If he’s angry at the moment, he won’t want to commit to something in the future with you. Anger won’t always manifest itself as aggression and violence. Although these are clear signs of anger, his body language won’t always be this straight forward. Crossing his arms is a sign that he has put up his defensive shield and is blocking you out. The extent of arm crossing indicates how firmly closed he is. An extreme version which may indicate additional hostility is a tight close with hands formed as fists. If legs are crossed, it adds to this signal. Note that not all crossed arms are defensive. Often, crossed arms are used when the person is cold in temperature. So don’t take only this body language change to deduce that your guy is mad at you. Using positive behavior should result in a positive reaction. Doing something nice and receiving a cold response is an indicator of an issue. Do something nice for him, like making him a snack or giving him a gift, and make a note of how he responds.

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Pay attention to the way he treats you. Observe group settings. Notice lack of commitments. Study his body language. Provoke responses.


Angina itself can be a symptom or precursor to a heart attack. If you are unsure about whether the chest pain you are experiencing could be a heart attack, call emergency responders immediately. Symptoms of angina include:  Pain in your chest A squeezing feeling in your chest Pain in your arms, neck, jaw, shoulder, or back Nausea Fatigue Shortness of breath Sweating Dizziness or lightheadedness Women's symptoms during heart attacks often differ from those of men. They may not have chest pain; however, it is still a medical emergency. Women are more likely to have:  Nausea Difficulty breathing Abdominal discomfort Exhaustion Pain in the neck, jaw, or back with or without chest pain A stabbing pain instead of a squeezing feeling Unstable angina is often a sign of a heart attack. You may need immediate treatment to avert a heart attack. Signs of unstable angina include:  Pain that is not alleviated by angina medication. If medication does not alleviate the angina within five minutes, call an ambulance.  Pain that is more severe or different from your previous episodes Pain that gets worse as it continues Pain that occurs when you are at rest This is the most frequent type of angina. Your doctor may diagnose you with a stable angina if your angina:  Is triggered by exercise, emotional stress, cold, smoking, or eating a heavy meal Feels like gas or indigestion Lasts five minutes or less Is similar to other angina attacks you have had Includes pain that radiates to your arms or back Is alleviated by medication Determining whether you have these anginas may help your doctor to determine what the underlying cause of your angina is. Tell your doctor beforehand if you are pregnant, nursing, or think you could be pregnant, as this might affect your doctor's choices of which tests to give you.  Variant angina or Prinzmetal's angina occurs when your coronary artery spasms and constricts. This reduces blood flow to your heart causing the angina. It usually causes severe pain and may happen even when you are inactive. It...

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Call emergency responders if you could be having a heart attack. Call emergency responders if you are a woman with abnormal symptoms. Call emergency medical responders if you are having unstable angina. Ask your doctor if you have a stable angina. Discuss less common anginas with your doctor. Get additional tests if your doctor suggests it.


Angry feelings can be very overwhelming. It can also be difficult to know what to do with them. Talking with a trusted adult will be helpful in figuring out your feelings. This adult might be a parent, another family member, a teacher or counselor, or another adult friend. You can also ask your doctor about your feelings. This person can share his own experiences in dealing with angry feelings. He can also give you some perspective on your own feelings. Therapy is a great way to find new ways of dealing and expressing anger. Plenty of people see therapists when they want to learn some skills that will improve their lives. Other people see a therapist because they have been through a difficult time and need to talk about it.  Your therapist will most likely use relaxation techniques to help you calm down in the middle of an anger episode. Your therapist will also help you deal with the thoughts that can trigger anger and find new ways to view your situations. You can see a therapist on your own or with your family. Think about what you would feel most comfortable with. Talk with your parents or a trusted adult about your interest in trying therapy.  Therapists will also help you with emotional coping skills and assertiveness communication training. Some psychotherapists specialize in helping clients work through their personal history, such as overcoming an abusive or neglectful childhood, or overcoming a tragic event. These therapists can be helpful in dealing with anger from past events. Anger management programs have been shown to have a high rate of success. The most successful programs help you understand your anger, give you short-term strategies to deal with your anger, and help you build skills. There are anger management programs specifically geared towards children, teens and families. Search online to find one in your area. Anger is often a part of different disorders, such as bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. Drug therapy for anger will depend on the condition the anger is occurring with....

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Talk with a trusted adult. See a therapist. Take an anger management class. Ask your doctor about medication.


Animals pick up on body language much more sharply than humans do. If a dog is shy or fearful, especially a dog you do not know, managing your own body language may be the most important thing you can do to calm and reassure a frightened dog.  Never approach a frightened dog head-on or stare at it. Approach from the side, looking at him with your peripheral vision, so that the dog does not think you are approaching him with malicious intentions.  Walk slowly around a frightened dog. If you rush towards him, or even appear to be rushing towards him, he may view you as a threat.  It's best to crouch down while still a safe distance away, making yourself appear smaller and less intimidating. Keep your side to the dog, even while crouching, and take caution not to appear as though you are "looming" over him.  Do not reach out to the dog. Hold out your open hand from a safe distance, and allow the dog to choose whether or not he wants to approach you.  If the dog has an owner nearby, always ask the owner's permission before approaching the dog, and wait for the owner's response. Move slowly around the dog, and verbally praise him if he appears to be willing to approach you. This will let the dog know that you respect his boundaries, but are willing to offer him praise and kindness if he is willing to get closer. Speak softly. Never raise your voice around a frightened animal. Every dog has a "safety zone," an area around him which he will not allow strangers to enter if they could pose a threat. Remain a safe distance away, and do not approach the dog or enter his safety zone if he is showing signs of frightened aggression. There is no absolute when it comes to a dog's safety zone. Every dog is different. Cautious trial and error is the only way to determine a dog's boundaries. If you or someone you know owns the dog, consider offering treats to the dog as a reward for behaving calmly around you. Praise him every time he comes up to you without hesitation, and offer him a treat, if it's okay with his owner. This...

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Be aware of your own body language. Show respect and praise calm behavior. Give the dog his space. Offer treats if it's safe. Call animal control.


Animations, which are so much part of Windows 8, can cause a sort of time lag, while moving from screen to screen. To disable animations, do the following:  Click the Windows key. Type “System Performance Properties”. Click “Enter”. Uncheck the “Animate windows” box. Disable some other animations, if you so wish. You can use Task Manager to find out which programs use the most resources.  Right-click the desktop taskbar. Select “Task Manager”. Click “More details” in case wish to see the full interface. Apps using up a lot of resources will be highlighted. Windows offers you a Power Plan and Settings Tool, which you can use to optimize the amount of power consumed by your PC. These plans help your computer save energy, to offer maximum performance.  Click on the battery icon. This is visible on the taskbar of your PC. Choose “More power options”. Select from three plans, namely, Balanced (this offers full performance and saves power while inactive), Power Saver (saves power by reducing system performance) and High Performance (maximizes performance and responsiveness). You can change your plan by clicking the Change Plan Settings link. To configure an Existing Plan, you can select/change the SLEEP and DISPLAY power plan settings. To create a Custom Plan, you have to go to the “Create a Power Plan” window. Give it a name and click “Next”. Then go about configuring your settings. Windows 8 maintains and constantly updates files and folders to return quicker search results. While this is convenient, keeping information that you do not need often, could eventually end up slowing down your PC. Here is how you can disable indexing:  Click on Start. Type Indexing. Next, you will see the currently indexed locations. Click the Modify button. Uncheck the locations that you do not want indexed. To turn off indexing on a drive, open Computer and right-click on your local drive. On the General tab, uncheck the box that says, “Allow files on this drive to have contents indexed”. Choose all the folders and subfolders which...

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Disable animations. Determine which apps use the most resources. Change power settings. Change Windows indexing. Optimize your PC’s hard drives.


Anime refers to animated series and features from Japan. It's an incredibly diverse form of art, with unique stories and styles. Anime is popular in Japan and worldwide, creating animation like Pokémon, Princess Mononoke, Sailor Moon, and Fullmetal Alchemist. Anime can be serious and adult, or cartoonish and childlike. There's something for everyone. Many great Anime series started out as Manga, which is basically the Japanese version of comic books. Sometimes manga are better, typically faster to get through, and cost about $12. DVDs for a series might cost $20 for 5 episodes. Consider checking out a few manga for a cheap alternative. Anime isn't a distinct genre, it's more of an art style. Within Anime, there are fantasy stories, love stories, space-gangster operas, and any number of different types of stories that you can get involved with. So, one of the most important questions you have to ask yourself is, "What do I like?" Common Anime subgenres include:  kodomo (for children), usually light-hearted comedy shōjo (for girls'), usually slices of life shounen (for boys'), usually about heroes magical harem sports martial arts literary medieval Anime is not always a long and seemingly endless series. There are a popular 12-episode, 24+ episode, 30+ episode Anime you can start with and usually have follow-up seasons. Short popular Anime are:  Attack on Titan Re:Zero Death Note Angel Beats! Suzuka School Prison A Lull in the Sea Puella Magi Madoka Magica Code Geass Another Mirai Nikki/Future Diary etc. Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli are sort of like the Disney Studios or the Steven Spielberg of anime. They're very well-known. Anything from either one of these names is bound to be pretty spectacular. More often than not, Studio Ghibli comes up with deep, profound works for older audiences, but still make stories children love. It's a good place to start, if you're looking to dip a toe in. Some of the classics of the Anime canon include:  Princess Mononoke Graves of the Fireflies The Girl Who Leapt Through...

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Learn where Anime comes from. Pick a non-Anime genre to start with. Start with short Anime. Start with a classic feature. Check out series online to see if you enjoy one.


Anime sold on DVD will have an age rating on the box, and if you watch anime on a streaming service, it will have a rating in the description. If you are interested in an anime that doesn’t have a rating displayed on it, search online stores for a rating. Pay careful attention to the ratings and be sure you know what they mean! Ratings systems vary by country and streaming provider, but G, Y7, and TV-Y are all great for kids. MA, R, and NC-17 are for adults only. Different parents have different opinions on what’s appropriate, and the ratings may not align with your values. Be sure to search online for reviews of any anime you think you might let your children watch. If you have friends who know a lot about anime, ask them for recommendations or opinions. This is especially helpful if they know your child too--if your son is afraid of spiders, an anime with a spider attack scene won’t be appropriate for him even if he’s older than the rating. If you don’t know anyone who’s into anime, ask the staff of your local anime store or an anime forum for recommendations. Some anime genres are only for adults! If you see the words horror, hentai, or seinen in the description, don't buy it. Seinen is anime marketed towards adult men and often has very violent themes, while hentai is pornography and should be avoided even for older teens. Be careful about individual titles within other genres too. Fruits Basket and Beelzebub are both marketed as comedies, but only the former would be appropriate for kids. Always watch something yourself if you aren’t sure if it’s okay for your kids, especially if your kids are young or if you don’t know anything about anime. Be on the lookout for violence, sexual content, unhealthy relationship portrayals, and anything else you don’t want your children to see. Buying from an unknown website or trusting an illegal download can result in you getting something completely inappropriate for children. Use only stores you’ve been to or have a strong online ratings record. If you have to...

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Check the ratings. Read online reviews. Ask friends for their opinions. Watch out for adult genres like hentai. Watch the anime yourself. Buy from a reputable seller.


Annotating is a way to keep your mind active as you read. Highlighting or underlining important words and phrases can help you to retain more of what you read and it will also make it easier to go back to find important passages later on. Make sure that you always read with a highlighter and pencil on hand. Underline or highlight things that are confusing, interesting, important, or that you want to ask questions about in class. Writing in the margins can help you to draw connections between concepts and register your reactions to the text. Keep a pen handy at all times and jot down your ideas and questions in the spaces next to the text.  You can write whatever you want in the margins. For example, you can sum up your reactions to passages by using words like, “interesting” or “confusing.” You can also use sticky notes to expand on your annotations. This is a good option if you have a lot to say about what you have just read or if you cannot write in the text, such as because it is a library book or rental. After you finish annotating a text, go back over your annotations and read through them. As you do so, write any questions that you have about your annotations or anything that you’d like to bring up in class. For example, if you underlined something because it does not make sense, then you might turn it into a question, such as “How does annotating help you to retain more of what you read?” For simple questions, you can search for an answer to this question on your own. For more complex questions, you can ask your instructor to clarify for you.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Highlight important words and phrases. Write in the margins. Review your annotations.


Annoying people tend to bring out the worst in us. When you feel yourself getting frustrated and overwhelmed by the actions of those around you, take a moment to compose yourself. This is important to ensure that your mind is clear and to avoid any irrational responses.  Take a long, deep breath in, followed by a slow exhale. Continue to take deep breaths until you feel in control of your words and actions. As you breathe, you may find it helpful to repeat a simple mantra to yourself, such as “serenity,” “tolerance,” or “love.” Focus on your one word mantra instead of your annoying classmate. When an annoying classmate intentionally, or perhaps unintentionally, pesters, teases, or provokes you, the only thing you have control over is how you respond. Don’t fuel their negative behavior with poor behavior of your own. Choose to remain silent. Silence is not equivalent to weakness or cowardliness. Rather, it can be the mark of a strong individual who has control over their emotions. While some situations benefit from inaction, others do require our attention. If a classmate is bullying you or others, stand up for what is right. In addition to expressing our annoyance with witty remarks and spiteful comments, our bodies also convey our annoyance with eye rolls, mutters, and disgruntled faces. If you are truly going to ignore your annoying classmate, you need to limit or minimize your physical response to their behavior too. Don’t groan, sigh, or roll your eyes when they do or say something that gets on your nerves. In the moment, it is easy to fixate on the annoying behaviors of others. Their quirks can consume our thoughts and drive us mad! To prevent yourself from overreacting, you must ask yourself this: does their annoying behavior negatively affect my life beyond this moment? Most of the time, the answer will be “no.”

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Calm and center yourself. Choose to remain silent. Check your nonverbal responses. Put the incident in perspective.